Dr. Cornelius T. Atere is a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Soil Science and Land Resources Management, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile–Ife, Nigeria. His research interest is in soil microbial ecology, soil health and crop improvements using organic amendments and biofertilizers. Dr. Atere obtained his PhD from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2018. He was a Visiting Ph.D. Scholar in the School of the Environment and Natural Resources, Bangor University, Wales between 2017–2018. Dr Atere has a number of published articles in reputable journals, and has attended many local and international conferences.