Michael Kelechi
(Nigeria/UK)
I am a biotechnologist and aspiring global researcher whose leadership journey is built upon compassion, resilience, intellectual curiosity, and a deep commitment to humanity. My scientific work explores microbial production of B-group vitamins using lactic acid bacteria and continues to expand my research interests toward antimicrobial resistance, disease diagnostics, and sustainable biotechnology solutions for low-resource settings.
My leadership extends far beyond the laboratory. My personal story marked by perseverance, self-transformation, and an unwavering desire to uplift others has shaped him into a heart-centered leader with a global vision. Through years of hands-on social and health-care work in the UK and Nigeria, I have cared for vulnerable adults, supported individuals in crisis, and worked in environments that demanded patience, empathy, cultural awareness, and emotional intelligence. These experiences sparked me in both a passion for human dignity and a determination to create health systems that are compassionate, just, and empowering.
My long-term dream is to establish the Kelsmic Research and Empowerment Centre (KREC): a world-class research, education, and diagnostic centre focused on:
• Sickle cell disease and genetic disorders
• Antimicrobial resistance
• Machine-learning driven diagnostics
• Biotechnology innovation in Africa
• Youth leadership and empowerment
I envision a future where scientific discovery, ethical leadership, and human compassion meet to transform communities.