Who is Ebypotato?

My name is Ebele Nwafor-Orizu, nickname Ebypotato. My professional background is that of a scientist. I have a BSc in Microbiology, an MSc in Medical Bioscience, and am currently pursuing a PhD in Human Sciences. My specific focus is on the mechanisms of action of naturally derived bioactive peptides for eradicating tumour cells. I enjoy science, especially biological, environmental, and conservation sciences, and marvel at the amazing feats mankind has achieved to date. 

Find out more about my research here.

When the lab coat comes off, the creativity stays on. I see art everywhere, from the order of cells under a microscope to the beautiful chaos of everyday life. I am a minimalist at heart, focusing on simplicity and creativity in everything I design. Whether I am working on graphic design, illustration, photography, junk journaling, or crafting digital planners for my shop. Being naturally curious, I constantly experiment with various art mediums, with digital media being my preferred choice. I am always exploring new ways to express myself. 

See some of my previous work in my portfolio.

I am an avid consumer of literature, whether it is a research paper, magazine, blog or a good old novel. My genre of interest spreads far across different topics, regions, and cultures. I see the world as a poetic rhythm of unending stories. Life is happening at every moment, which inspires me to capture it through words. Since I was able to read, I have been writing from my heart in both digital and physical journals. I have written short novels, comics, short stories, and, best of all, poems. One of my most personal pieces is a poem called 'The World In My Head', where I used both words and art to map out what goes on in my mind. It serves as a bridge between my logical scientific side and my wandering creative spirit. My dream is to one day become a published author of both scientific journals and creative literature.

Read my written works on my blog.

• Devout Christian. I believe in my Lord Jesus Christ and His sacrifice of love. My life philosophy is based on His greatest command: "Love God and love your neighbour" (Matthew 22:37–39). 

• Good food. Cooking is my love language. In my home, I always ensure that everyone is well-fed. As a side quest I became a certified baker. 

• Animated movies and TV shows. Some of my favourites include Love Death Robots, F Is for Family, Demon Slayer, and Bojack Horseman. 

• Music, podcasts and audiobooks. I enjoy true crime, mystery, conspiracies, and science talk shows. During my teenage years, I used to make rap music and recorded a song that was a hit at my secondary school in 2015. You can listen to Grass to grace, a song written and produced by me and featuring my friend Brimah ♫.