About

I am an individual with a strong passion for preserving the environment, which has witnessed decades of deterioration arising from anthropogenic activities. The present global environment challenges have driven me to my recent academic pursuit in the field of environmental sciences at the University of Derby. Leveraging my decade-long experience as a Geologist and recent knowledge gained, I am to contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. 

To this end, my present PhD research focuses on the application of enhanced weathering techniques as a means of atmospheric carbon sequestration in an agricultural and regenerative land management setting, which has co-benefits such as improved soil structure and quality, increased agricultural yield, enhanced biodiversity, etc.

Currently, I am part of the 3rd Cohort of the University Alliance-Doctoral Training Alliance (UA-DTA) Future Societies Programme, whose projects are guided by the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through active participation in the UA-DTA Programme, I aim to provide long-lasting solutions to current societal challenges such as mitigating the adverse impact of climate change, while ensuring basic human needs of food, water and energy sustainability.

I am a recipient of the Australian African Awards Programme in Mineral and Energy Economics with the University of Pretoria and Australia National University. I am a Fellow of The Geological Society of London (FGS); a Member of The British Sedimentological Research Group (BSRG); and an Affiliate Member of Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). My active engagement extends to various professional bodies including the International Association of Sedimentologists (IAS), Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management (CIWEM), The Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), and the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB). I enjoy working independently, even though I am extremely efficient in a team, and I recognise the significance of both from my academic and work experiences. I am very organised and good at managing my time effectively.

Title of thesis 

Natural Geochemical Weathering Strategies for Enhanced Carbon Dioxide Drawdown in Agriculture and Regenerative Land Management.

Supervisors

• Stephen W. Lokier 
• Kirsten J. Lees
• Mark Bulling

Expected completion date

4 September 2027

Qualifications

• MSc Environmental Assessment and Control, University of Derby, United Kingdom (Distinction)
• MSc Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology, University of Jos, Nigeria (Credit)
• BSc Geology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria (Second Class Honours: Upper Division)