Dr Innocent Chidi Nnorom

Nnorom Innocent Chidi
BSc (ABSU), MSc (Ibadan), PhD (Ibadan) MIPAN, MCSN

Associate  Professor of Environmental Analytical Chemistry

Head of Department,

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria.

 

Contact

Email: innocent.nnorom@abiastateuniversity.edu.ng

Skype: nnorom.innocent.c

Dr Nnorom is an Associate Professor (Environmental Analytical Chemistry). He joined Abia State University in 2000 and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2014. He is a Senior Research Fellow, Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for African Region (BCCC-A) and a Network Member of WHO ‘E-waste exposure and children’s health’.

He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Analytical Chemistry, Instrumentation, Environmental Chemistry, Water Analysis, Air and Soil Analysis, Toxicology etc.

He has worked as a research fellow/consultant with the Basel Convention Coordinating Center for Africa (BCCC-A), the Blacksmith Institute and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Dr Nnorom participated in the E-waste Africa Project of the Secretariat of the Basel Convention, United Nations Programme (UNEP), the Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Africa (BCCC-Nigeria), Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), St. Gallen/Switzerland, and the Oeko-Institut (published in May, 2012 as ‘e-Waste Country Assessment Nigeria’, (http://www.ewasteguide.info/Ogungbuyi_2012_BCCC-Empa).

Dr Nnorom has attended several conferences including the XI International Scientific and Technical Conference in Warsaw Poland (with theme “Element Cycle in the Environment: Bio-accumulation, toxicity and prevention” http://www.ios.edu.pl/pol/konferencja/wp-content/themes/23/Agenda.pdf) and the XVII Congress of European Mycologists in Funchal – Madeira, Portugal (http://www.mundiconvenius.pt/eventos/2015/xviicem2015/Congress_Programme_FINAL.PDF).

In 2009, He won an award to represent Africa at the first StEP/NVMP/United Nations University Electronic Waste (E-waste) Summer School at the High Tech Campus Eindhoven, the Netherlands (www.step-initiative.org/summerschool/) from the class went for industrial vist at Umicore Precious Metals Refining, (Hoboken, Belgium) before joining the R’09 Twin World Congress (“Resources Management and Technology for Material and Energy Efficiency”) at Davos, Switzerland.  The R’09 Twin World Congress convened simultaneously in Davos (Switzerland) and Nagoya (Japan) (www.r2009.org/); and the World Resources Forum 2009 (WRF 09), Davos, Switzerland (www.worldresourcesforum.org).

He has attended several conferences/meetings. He attended the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) 9^th World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Meeting (WTIM 11), as an ITU Expert in Mauritius in 2011 where he presented the first paper on E-waste at any of the ITU meetings (http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/wtim11/documents/index.html). In December, 2014 he attended the African Union Commission (AUC) ‘Parliamentarian Colloquium On Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) – Biodiversity And Chemical/Waste Clusters’ With Theme: “MEAs, A Vehicle For Environmental Sustainability in Africa” at African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, (3-5 December 2014) where he presented a paper titled ‘Overview of E-waste management in Africa’.

Dr Nnorom has collaborated with Professor Jerzy Falandysz and his Research Group of Environmental Chemistry, Ecotoxicology & Food Toxicology, Institute of Environmental Sciences & Public Health, University of Gdansk, Poland, since 2010. Jointly the collaboration has studied mushrooms from Nigeria, Poland, Sweden, and Belarus and the outcomes of the joint research have been published in highly reputed journal. He was a guest of Professor Jerzy Falandysz in September, 2015. During his stay at University of Gdansk, Poland, he presented a lecture  titled ‘Electronic waste (e-waste) management in Africa: Challenges and Prospects’. (http://chemia.ug.edu.pl/search/node/nnorom

http://chemia.ug.edu.pl/strona/37816/seminaria_w_roku_akademickim_20142015

http://chemia.ug.edu.pl/media/aktualnosci/46431/wyklad_prof_dr_chidi_i_nnorom).

He participated in the “Person in the Port (PiP) Project” jointly performed by the United Nations University (UNU), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA), and the Basel Convention Coordination Centre for Africa (BCCC) in Nigeria – all members of the Solving the E-waste Problem (Step) Initiative – partnered together with Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) in order to better understand the quantitative and qualitative aspects of used electronics imports into Nigeria. Project aimed at gathering reliable information and data on the importation of used electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE) and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE or e-waste) into Nigeria (via the Lagos ports), one of the key countries in West Africa through which UEEEE and WEEE flows. The project focuses on identifying the types and amounts of UEEE and WEEE imported, their origin (exporting countries), their functional status, how they are packaged, labelled and transported, and their fate on arrival in Nigeria. (http://unu.edu/news/news/person-in-the-port-project-to-examine-nigerias-e-waste-imports.html#info and http://www.step-initiative.org/files/step-2014/Publications/Flyer_Person_in_the_Port_Project.pdf ).

The main results of the Person in Port Project was presented to stakeholders at a workshop in Lagos on May 23^rd, 2017 (see the Guardian Newspapers (https://guardian.ng/property/60000-tonnes-of-hazardous-wastes-imported-into-nigeria/) and the final report was published in November, 2017  (http://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:6349/PiP_Report.pdf). He also participated in other projects including the ‘Electronic waste (e-waste) impacts and mitigation options in the off-grid renewable energy sector’ (http://www.evidenceondemand.info/electronic-waste-impacts-and-mitigation-options-in-the-off-grid-renewable-energy-sector)

In August 2018, he attended the 38^th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants Dioxin 2018 & 10^th International PCB Workshop (26 – 31 August 2018) at Kraków, Poland (http://dioxin2018.org/) with a grant awarded by the Organisation for the Prohibition in Chemical Weapons (OPCW). As a Member of the Abia State University ICT Committee, Dr Nnorom was nominated participate in the Stakeholders Roundtable for the Southeast organized by the Nigerian Communication Commission at University of Nigeria Nsukka in November 2018.

In 2019, he won an Elsevier Journal ‘RCR 30 In 30 Best Paper’ Award’. The award was given by Resources, Conservation & Recycling (RCR) to his publication as part of the 30 influential papers published in the past 30 years of RCR (RCR 30 in 30) (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/resources-conservation-and-recycling/news/celebrate-30-years-of-resources-conservation-recycling). The 30 papers were selected from among 2,746 articles published in RCR until the end of 2017. Journal title: Overview of electronic waste (e-waste) management practices and legislations, and their poor applications in the developing countries (Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 2008: 52 (6), 843-858 (Q1 journal; Impact Factor: 5.228) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344908000165.

In 2019 he was a Visiting Research Fellow at Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, University of Manchester, UK (June-September 2019) where he studied enzyme catalyzed biodegradation of polymers (polyethylene and polystyrene).

Dr Nnorom is interested in finding solutions to plastic waste crisis in Africa (http://blogs.biomedcentral.com/on-society/2019/11/01/how-can-the-plastic-waste-crises-be-solved-in-africa/ and https://twitter.com/OpenEnviron/status/1190242960090304513).

Dr Nnorom is a member of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), European Mycological Association and the Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN). He was the pioneer Public Relations officer (PRO) of the Abia State Branch of CSN (2015-2017).

BSc, MSc and PhD Supervision   

 

Undergraduate Supervision

About two hundred (200) students

Postgraduate Supervision

Completed

PhD: 1

MSc: 8

In Progress:

PhD: 3 Candidates

MSc: 4 Candidates

Research Profile/Citations  (as at June 2020)

 

1. Scopus – h-index: 20; Listed publications: 49; Total citations: 1604 by 11179 documents. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=10539905400
2. PUBLON PROFILE:  h-index: 19; Listed publications 53; Total Times Cited – 1,306; Verified reviews 41.  https://publons.com/researcher/1373727/nnorom-innocent-chidi/
3. MENDELEY – h-index : 20; Listed publications: 44; Total Times Cited – 1604; Readers – 2,617; Views – 97,081. https://www.mendeley.com/profiles/innocent-chidi-nnorom2/

PhD External Examination  

 

PhD External Examiner for Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Macquarie, Sydney Australia (2019).

 

 

Scientific Publications (Peer Reviewed Journals, Books Chapters and Conference papers)

 

2020

1. Ewuzie, U., Nnorom, I.C., Eze, S.O., Lithium in drinking water sources in rural and urban communities in Southeastern Nigeria, Chemosphere (2020), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125593.
2. Dai, Q; Xu, X; Eskenazi,B; Asante, K; Chen, A; Fobil, J; Bergman, A; Brennan, L; Sly, P; NnoromC; Pascale, A; Wang, Q; Zeng, E.Y; Zeng, Z; Landrigan, P.J; Drisse, M-N, B Huo, X (2020) Severe dioxin-like compound (DLC) contamination in e-waste recycling areas: An under-recognized threat to local health. Environment International 139: 105731. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envint.2020.105731
3. Nnorom, I.C., Eze, S.O., Ukaogo, P.O. (2020) Mineral contents of three wild-grown edible mushrooms collected from forests of south eastern Nigeria: An evaluation of bioaccumulation potentials and dietary intake risks. Scientific African 8: e00163. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2019.e00163
4. Ogbonna C.E; Ude V.C; Ugbogu O.C; Emmanuel O; NnoromC and Ugbogu E.A (2020) Effect of Quarrying and Stone Crushing Activities on Nutritional Composition, Heavy Metals and Oxidative Stress Indices of Aspilia Africana. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 23 (3) In Press

2019

5. Babayemi, O.J; Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O; Weber, R (2019) Ensuring sustainability in plastics use in Africa: consumption, waste generation, and projections. Environmental Sciences Europe (2019) 31:60 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12302-019-0254-5
6. Odeyingbo, A.O.; Nnorom, I.C. and Deubzer, O.K. (2019) Used and waste electronics flows into Nigeria: Assessment of the quantities, types, sources, and functionality status, Science of the Total Environment 666: 103-113. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.02.102
7. Nnorom I.C, Ewuzie U; Eze S.O (2019) Multivariate statistical approach and water quality assessment of natural springs and other drinking water sources in Southeastern Nigeria. Heliyon 5 (2019) e01123. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e01123

 

2018

8. Ahuchaogu, A.A; Chukwu, O.J; Obike, A.I; Igara, C.E; Nnorom, I.C; Echeme, J.B.O (2018) Reverse Osmosis Technology, its Applications and Nano-Enabled Membrane. International Journal of Advanced Research in Chemical Science (IJARCS) 5, (2): 20-26. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2349-0403.0502005 arcjournals.org  

 

2017

9. Okoronkwo, N.E; Mba, K.C; Nnorom, I.C (2017) Estimation of protein content and amino acid compositions in selected plant samples using UV-Vis Spectrophotometeric method. American Journal of Food Science and Health 3 (3): 41-46. http://www.aiscience.org/journal/ajfsh

2016

10. Kojta, A.K.; Gucia, M; Krasińska, G; Saba, M; Nnorom, I.C; Falandysz, J (2016) Mineral Constituents of Edible Field Parasol (Macrolepiota procera) Mushrooms and the Underlying Substrate from Upland Regions of Poland: Bioconcentration Potential, Intake Benefits, and Toxicological Risk. Polish Journal of Environmental Studies 25 (6): 1-16. DOI: 15244/pjoes/62997
11. Saba, M; Falandysz, J; Nnorom,C. (2016) Mercury bio-accumulation by Suillus bovinus mushroom and probable dietary intake with the mushroom meal. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 23 (14): 14549-14559. Doi: 10.1007/s11356-016-6558-8. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-016-6558-8
12. Saba, M; Falandysz, J; Nnorom,C. (2016) Evaluation of vulnerability of Suillus variegatus and Suillus granulatus mushrooms to sequester mercury in fruiting bodies. Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B 51 (8): 540-545 Doi: 10.1080/03601234.2016.1170552. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03601234.2016.1170552?journalCode=lesb20
13. Nnorom, I.C. (2016) Major and minor element contents of calabash clay (nzu) from Abia State Nigeria: evaluation of potential intake. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry 98 (2): 149-166 DOI: 10.1080/02772248.2015.1110157. Published online on 19 Oct 2015. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02772248.2015.1110157
14. Nnorom, C; Ukaogo, O.P; Okereke, S.C (2016) Trace element content of Lentinus Sqarrusulus mushroom collected from Aguata in Anambra, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) 10 (9): 47-50 www.Iosrjournals.org
15. Saba, M; Falandysz, J, Nnorom, C (2016) Accumulation and distribution of mercury in fruiting bodies by fungus Suillus luteus foraged in Poland and Belarus and Sweden. Environmental Science and Pollution Research International 23 (3): 2749-2757. DOI: 10.1007/s11356-015-5513-4. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-015-5513-4

2015

16. Ulaeto, S.B; Nnorom, I.C; Alisa, C.O; Ewuzie, U (2015) Survey of waste disposal methods in Awka metropolis. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management 19 (2): 311-316.
17. NnoromC. (2015) Copper, iron and zinc concentrations of tobacco leaves and ready-to-use snuff products on sale in Imo State Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management 19 (3): 459-467.
18. Nnorom, I. C; Ewuzie, U; Ogbuagu, F. Okereke, M; Agwu, P. and Enyinnaya, I. P. (2015) Mineral contents of Ukwa, African Breadfruit (Treculia africana), from South-Eastern Nigeria: effect of methods of preparation. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science 4(3): 230-240.
19. Olubanjo, K; Osibanjo, O; Nnorom, I.C. (2015) Evaluation of Pb and Cu contents of selected component parts of waste personal computers. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management 19 (3): 470-477. http://www.bioline.org.br/pdf?ja15060
20. Nnorom, I. C; Ewuzie, U (2015) Comparative study of trace metal (Cd, Cr, Cu, Fe, K, Mg, Na, and Zn) contents of local and imported vegetable oil brands consumed in Nigeria. Asian Journal of Plant Science and Research 5 (4):22-29.

2014

21. Nnorom, I. C.; Alagbaoso, J. E; Amaechi, U. H; Kanu, C.; Ewuzie, U. (2014) Determination of Beneficial and Toxic Metals in Fresh Palm Oil (Elaeis guineensis ) from South-Eastern Nigeria: Estimation of Dietary Intake Benefits and Risks. Journal of Scientific Research & Reports 3 (16): 2216-2226, 2014; Article no. JSRR.2014.16.008
22. Nnorom, I.C (2014) Heavy metal contamination of herbal medicinal products and cosmetics: A course for concern. Der Pharmacia Sinica 5 (2): 9-22.
23. Falandysz, J; Krasińska, G; Pankavec, S; Nnorom C (2014) Mercury in certain boletus mushrooms from Poland and Belarus. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B: Pesticides, Food Contaminants, and Agricultural Wastes, 49 (9): 690-695, http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/03601234.2014.922853.
24. Drewnowska, M; Nnorom, C; Falandysz, J (2014) Mercury in the Grisette, Amanita vaginata Fr. and soil below the fruiting bodies. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B 49: 521–526. ISSN: 0360-1234 (Print); 1532-4109 (Online). DOI: 10.1080/03601234.2014.896677.
25. Egedeuzu C.S; Nnorom IC; Anucha C.O (2014) Synthetic pathways for the production of bioethanol from non-petroleum sources. Journal of International Business and Economic Research 1 (2): 22-34.

 

2013

26. NnoromC; Nnadozie C.; Ugwa R.; Obike A.I (2013) Proximate and trace metal analysis Of Coconut (Cocos nucifera) collected from Southeastern, Nigeria. ABSU Journal of Environment, Science and Technology (JEST) 3: 357-361. www.absujest.com
27. Egedeuzu, C.S; Nnorom, I.C (2013) total petroleum hydrocarbon and metal contents of soil, plant and borehole water samples from crude oil spill sites in Owaza, Abia State. ABSU Journal of Environment, Science and Technology (JEST) 3: 437-446. absujest.com
28. Ulaeto, S.B; NnoromC; Ite A.E; Alisa, C.O (2013) perceptions of nanotechnology by undergraduate students in some Nigerian Universities. ABSU Journal of Environment, Science and Technology (JEST) 3: 405-416. www.absujest.com
29. Falandysz, J; Mazur, A; Kojta, K; Jarzynska, G; Drewnowska, M; Dryżałowska, A; Nnorom, I.C (2013) Mercury in fruiting bodies of dark honey fungus (Armillaria solidipes) and beneath substratum soils collected from spatially distant areas. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture 93 (4): 853-858. DOI.:10.1002/jsfa.5807. PMID: 22836787 (March 2013). www.soci.org; ISSN:022-5142.
30. NnoromC; Enenwa N.E; Ewuzie, U. (2013) Mineral composition of ready-to-eat walnut kernel (Tetracarpidium conophorum) from southeast Nigeria. Der Chemica Sinica 4 (6): 1-7. Available online at www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com
31. NnoromC; Ewuzie U (2013) Mineral constituents of roasted cashew nuts (Anacardium occidentale L.) from Southeastern Nigeria. IOSR Journal Of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT) 6 (4): 13-21 (Sep. – Oct. 2013), www.Iosrjournals.org
32. Chojnacka, A; Jarzyńska, G; Lewandowska, M; Nnorom, I.C; Falandysz, J (2013). Trace elements of Yellow-Cracking Bolete [Xerocomus subtomentosus (l.) Quél.] Collected at the same site over three years. Fresenius Environmental Bulletin 22 (9a): 2707-2712.
33. Nnorom, I.C; Jarzyńska, G; Drewnowska, M; Dryżałowska a, A; Kojta, A; Pankavec S and Falandysz, J. (2013) Major and trace elements in sclerotium of Pleurotus tuber-regium (Ósū) mushroom – dietary intake and risk in Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 29: 73-81. Doi: 10.1016/j.jfca.2012.10.001. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jfca.2012.10.001

2012

34. Igwe, C; Odo, E.O; Okereke, S.E; Asuqou, E.E; Nnorom I.C; Okpareke, O.C. (2012) Levels of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in Some Fish Samples from Mushin Area of Lagos, Nigeria: Effects of Smoking. Terrestrial and Aquatic Environmental Toxicology 6 (1): 30-35.
35. NnoromC; Ebo O; Nduka, K; Igwe, J.C; Nwoko, C (2012) Metal contents of akanwu (Trona): estimation of target hazard quotients (THQ) and dietary intake benefits and risks. ABSU Journal of Environment, Science and Technology (JEST) 12: 265-277. www.absujest.com
36. Igwe J.C; Ihesilo P.O; NnoromC (2012) Trace element analysis of forage samples in Niger Delta of Nigeria. Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria 37 (2): 93-97.
37. NnoromC; Jarzynska, G; Falandysz, J; Drewnowska, M; Okoye, I; Oji-Nnorom, C.G (2012) Occurrence and accumulation of mercury in two species of wild grown Pleurotus mushrooms from Southeastern Nigeria. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 84:78-83. Doi: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2012.06.024 (October 2012). ISSN:0147-6513
38. Jarzyńska G, Chojnacka A, Dryżałowska A, Nnorom IC, Falandysz J (2012) Concentrations and bioconcentration factors of minerals in Yellow-cracking Bolete (Xerocomus subtomentosus) mushroom collected in Noteć Forest, Journal of Food Science 77 (9): H202-H206. Doi: 10.1111/j.1750-3841.2012.02876.x.
39. Falandysz, J; Widzicka, E; Kojta, A.K.; Jarzyńska G; Drewnowska, M; Dryżałowska, A; Danisiewicz-Czupryńska, D; Lenz, E; Nnorom, I.C (2012) Mercury in Common Chanterelle mushroom: Cantharellus update. Food Chemistry 133 (3): 842–850. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2012.01.102 August, 2012; ISSN:0308-8146.
40. Falandysz, J.; Nnorom, I.C.; Jarzyńska, G.; Romińska, D.; Damps, K (2012) Mercury bio-concentration by Puffballs (Lycoperdon perlatum) and evaluation of dietary intake risks. Bulletin of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology (2012) 89 (4): 759–763. DOI 10.1007/s00128-012-0788-3. (October 2012). ISSN: 0007-4861.
41. Falandysz J, Kowalewska I, NnoromC, Drewnowska, M, Jarzyńska G, (2012) Mercury in Red Aspen Boletes (Leccinum aurantiacum) mushrooms and the soils. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A. Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 47 (11): 1695-1700. DOI.: 10.1080/10934529.2012.687277.
42. Drewnowska M., Sąpór, A., Jarzyńska G., Nnorom C., Sajwan K.S., Falandysz J. (2012) Mercury in Russula mushrooms: Bioconcentration by Yellow-ocher Brittle Gills Russula ochroleuca. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A. Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, 47 (11): 1577-1591. DOI: 10.1080/10934529.2012.680420.
43. Chojnacka, A., Drewnowska, M., Jarzynska, G., Nnorom, I.C., Falandysz, J (2012) Mercury in Yellow-cracking Boletes Xerocomus subtomentosus mushrooms and soils from spatially diverse sites: Assessment of bioconcentration potential by species and human intake. Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part A: Toxic/Hazardous Substances and Environmental Engineering, (2012) 47 (13): 2094-2100. Doi: 10.1080/10934529.2012.695990.

2011

44. Ohakwe, J; Nnorom, I.C; Iwueze, I.S (2011) Survey of attitude of residents towards environmental deterioration in Nigeria and factors influencing their willingness to participate in reducing the trend: a case study of waste management. Trends in Applied Sciences 6: 154-164. DOI:3923/tasr.2011.154.164; URL: http://scialert.net/fulltext/?doi=tasr.2011.154.164&org=10
45. Ohakwe, J, Nnorom, I. C.; Nwosu C (2011) statistical modelling of residents’ concerns towards solid waste management facility: a case study of three towns in Southeastern Nigeria. Continental J. Environmental Design and Management 1 (1): 9 – 21. Wilolud Journals, 2011 http://www.wiloludjournal.com
46. Nnorom, I.C (2011) Lead and copper contents of the sclerotium of the mushroom Pleurotus tuber-regium (Osu): assessment of contribution to dietary intake in southeastern Nigeria. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 93 (7): 1359-1367, August 2011. Available on-line at http://www.tandfonline.com/
47. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo O; Ogwuegbu, M.O.C. (2011) Global disposal strategies for waste cathode ray tubes. Resources Conservation and Recycling 55 (3): 275-290, January, 2011. DOI: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2010.10.007. sciencedirect.com
48. Nnorom, I.C (2011) Trace metals in cosmetic facial talcum powders marketed in Nigeria. Toxicological & Environmental Chemistry 93 (6): 1135-1148, July 2011. Available on-line at http://www.tandfonline.com/
49. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo O. (2011) Determination of metals in printed wiring boards of waste mobile phone. Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry 93 (8): 1557-1571, September 2011. Available on-line at http://www.tandfonline.com/

 

2010

50. Ohakwe, J, Chikezie, D.C. Nnorom, I. C. (2010). Factors affecting the willingness of students to adopt environmentally sustainable behavior at Abia State University, Nigeria. Environment and Ecology 28 (2B): 1270-1275.
51. Nwoko, C.O; Ogunyemi, S; Nkwocha, E.E; Nnorom, I.C (2010) Evaluation of phytotoxicity effect of palm oil mill effluent and cassava mill effluent on tomato (lycopersicum esculentum) after pretreatment options. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 1 (1): 67-72. April 2010. Available on-line at iacsit.org
52. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O; Kanno, O; Onwughara N; Chukwuma, R.C (2010) Evaluation of heavy metal release from the disposal of waste computer monitors at an open dump. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 1 (3): 227-233, August 2010. Available on-line at http://www.ijesd.org/content.htm
53. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo O. (2010) Overview of prospects in adopting remanufacturing of end-of-life electronic products in the developing countries. International Journal of Innovation, Management and Technology 1 (3): 328-338, August 2010. Available on-line at http://www.ijimt.org/
54. Onwughara, N.I., Nnorom, I.C., Kanno, O.C., Chukwuma, R.C (2010). Disposal methods and heavy metals released from certain electrical and electronic equipment wastes in Nigeria: adoption of environmental sound recycling system. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 1 (4): 290–297. http://www.ijesd.org/papers/57-D460.pdf
55. Onwughara, N.I., Nnorom, I.C., Kanno, O.C (2010) Issues of roadside disposal habit of municipal solid waste, environmental impacts and implementation of sound management practices in developing country: Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 1 (5): 409-418.

http://www.ijesd.org/papers/79-D477.pdf

 

2009

56. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O (2009) Heavy metal characterization of waste portable rechargeable batteries used in mobile phones. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology 6 (4): 641-650, September, 2009.
57. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O (2009) Toxicity characterization of waste mobile phone plastic. Journal of Hazardous Materials 161: 183-188, March, 2008. Doi:10.1016/J.Jhazmat.2008.03.067. Available online at sciencedirect.com
58. Nnorom, I.C; Ohakwe, J; Osibanjo O. (2009) Survey of willingness of residents to participate in electronic waste recycling in Nigeria- a case study of mobile phone recycling. Journal of Cleaner Production 17 (8): 1629–1637, December, 2009. Doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2009.08.009. Available online at   sciencedirect.com Award: No. 15 on the list of Top 25 Hottest Articles, October-December, 2009 (Science Direct TOP 25 Hottest Articles). http://top25.sciencedirect.com/subject/energy/11/journal/journal-of-cleaner-production/09596526/archive/24/

 

2008

59. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O. (2008) Overview of electronic waste (e-waste) management practices and legislations, and their poor applications in the developing countries. Resources Conservation and Recycling 52: 843-858, April, 2008. Doi:10.1016/J.Resconrec.2008.01.004. Available online at sciencedirect.com. Article Award: No. 1 on the list of Top 25 Hottest Articles, April-June, 2008 (Science Direct TOP 25 Hottest Articles). http://top25.sciencedirect.com/subject/social-sciences/23/journal/resources-conservation-and-recycling/09213449/archive/18
60. Osibanjo, O; Nnorom, I.C; Ogbonna, K.C. (2008) Modeling waste generation by the telecom sector in Nigeria: the grey side of the impressive outing. Waste Management and Research 26: 317–326. Doi:10.1177/0734242×07085412. http://www.sagepub.com
61. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O. (2008) Sound management of brominated flame retarded plastics from electronic wastes: state of the art and options in Nigeria. Resources Conservation and Recycling 52: 1362–1372, September, 2008. Doi:1016/J.Resconrec.2008.08.001. Available online at www.sciencedirect.com Article Award: No. 22 on the list of Top 25 Hottest Articles, October-December, 2008 (Science Direct TOP 25 Hottest Articles). http://top25.sciencedirect.com/subject/energy/11/journal/resources-conservation-and-recycling/09213449/archive/20/

2007

62. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O; Ogugua, K (2007) Trace heavy metal levels of some bouillon cubes , and food condiments readily consumed in Nigeria. Pakistan Journal of Nutrition 6 (2): 122-127. http://www.ansijournals.com/jas.
63. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O; Nnorom S.O (2007) Achieving resource conservation in electronic waste management: a review of options available to developing countries. Journal of Applied Science 7 (20): 2918-2933. http://www.ansijournals.com/jas.
64. Osibanjo, O; Nnorom, I.C (2007) Material flows of mobile phones and accessories in Nigeria: environmental implications and sound end-of-life management options. Environmental Impact Assessment Review 28: 198-213, September, 2007. Doi: 10.1016/J.Eiar.2007.06.002. Available online at sciencedirect.com
65. Osibanjo, O; Nnorom, I.C. (2007) The challenge of electronic waste (e-waste) management in developing countries. Waste Management and Research 25: 489-501, July, 2007. Doi: 10.1177/073424×07082028. (International Solid Waste Association, ISWA). Available online at sagepub.com/journalsprodmansub.nav. Article Award: No. 1 on the list of The 50 Most-Frequently Read Articles in Waste Management and Research till June 2009 http://intl-wmr.sagepub.com/reports/mfr1.dtl
66. Nnorom, I.C.; Osibanjo, O (2007) Electronic waste (e-waste): material flows and management practices in Nigeria. Waste Management 28 (8): 1472-1479, September, 2007. Doi:10.1016/J.Wasman.2007.06.012. Available online at sciencedirect.com
67. Osibanjo, O; Eyanohonre, A. E; Nnorom, I.C (2008) Heavy metals in alkaline and zinc-carbon dry cells as pollution indicators of spent batteries. European Journal of Scientific Research. 20 (3): 593-603, May, 2008. Available online at http://www.eurojournals.com/ejsr.htm.

 

2006

68. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O (2006) Estimation of consumption emissions of lead and cadmium from dry cell battery importation in Nigeria: 1980-1998. Journal of Applied Science 6 (7): 1499-1505. http://www.ansijournals.com/jas.
69. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O (2006) Determination of lead and cadmium contents of dry cell batteries available in Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management 10 (3): 37-41, September, 2006. http://www.bioline.org.br/ja.
70. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O; Eleke, C. (2006) Evaluation of human exposure to lead and cadmium from some local Nigerian medicinal preparations. Journal of Applied Science 6 (14): 2907-2911. http://www.ansijournals.com/jas.

 

2005

71. Nnorom, I.C; Igwe, J.C; Oji-Nnorom, C.G (2005) Trace metal contents of facial (make-up) cosmetics commonly used in Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology 4 (10): 1133-1138, October, 2005. Available On-Line at http://www.academicjournals.org/ajb.
72. Igwe, J.C; Nnorom, I.C; Gbaruko, B.C (2005) Kinetics of radionuclides and heavy metals behavior in soils: implications for plant growth. African Journal of Biotechnology 4 (13): 1541-1547, December, 2005. http://www.academicjournals.org/ajb
73. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O; Oji-Nnorom, C.G (2005) Cadmium determination in cigarettes available in Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology 4 (10): 1128-1132, October, 2005. http://www.academicjournals.org/ajb.
74. Obike A.I; Emeruwa, C.N; Nnorom, I.C; Ezeh, V.T (2015) mild steel corrosion inhibition by methanol extract of Terminalia ivorensis stem in 1.0M H₂SO₄ acid solution. Annals of Tropical Science and Technology 1: 34-43. aotsat.com/articles/current-issue/
75. Nnorom, I.C; Igwe, J.C; Ejimone, J.C (2005) Multi-element analysis of human scalp hair samples from three distant towns in southeastern Nigeria. African Journal of Biotechnology 4 (10): 1124-1127, October, 2005. http://www.academicjournals.org/ajb.

Blogs

76. Babayemi, O.J; Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O; Weber, R (2019) How can the plastic waste crises be solved in Africa? http://blogs.biomedcentral.com/on-society/2019/11/01/how-can-the-plastic-waste-crises-be-solved-in-africa/
77. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O (2019) Importing Used Electronics from Developed Countries to Nigeria: Problems and Solutions. URBANET (https://www.urbanet.info/e-waste-imports-nigeria/ and https://twitter.com/Urbanet_info/status/1118417138593800192).

Book Chapters

78. Osibanjo, O; Nnorom, I.C;Adie GU; Ogundiran, M.B and Oketola-Adeyi, B (2016) Global Management of Electronic Wastes: Challenges Facing Developing Economies in Transition Countries in the Management of Electronic Waste. In: Metal Sustainability: Global Challenges, Consequences, and Prospects. Edited by REED M. IZATT. Wiley Interscience Publishers (Book Chapter). Chapter 3. Pp. 52-84.  http://www.amazon.co.uk/Metal-Sustainability-Global-Challenges-Consequences/dp/1119009103 and

  http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781119009115.ch3/summary Hardcover: 496 pages; Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (16 Sept. 2016); ISBN-10: 1119009103; ISBN-13: 978-1-119-00910-8.  http://eu.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1119009103.html

79. Nnorom IC; Osibanjo, O (2016) Product recovery as a viable strategy in electronic waste management in developing countries. In: Chemical Environmental Pollution: A selection of reviews and studies. Edited by Percy Onianwa and Gilbert U. Adie. Depet Publishers. ISBN: 978-978-50705-2-1.
80. Nnorom, I.C (2014) Micronutrients Benefits of Consumption of the Sclerotium (tuber) of Pleurotus tuber-regium (Ósū) Mushroom in Southeastern Nigeria. Chapter 11. In Mushrooms: Cultivation, Antioxidant Properties and Health Benefits. Editors:Grégoire Pesti. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York USA.  ISBN: 978-1-63117-521-3. pp. 209-226   https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=48605
81. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo, O (2013) Environmental consequences of recovering valuable elements from electronic waste using crude methods in Aba, South-east Nigeria. (E-waste and its environmental and health impacts, Part III), pp. 73-86, In: Solving the e-waste problem: An interdisciplinary compilation of international e-waste research; Edited by Khetriwal, D.S; Luepschen, C and Kuehr, R. United Nations University Press, Japan. United Nations University, 2013; ISBN 978-92-808-8035-9. (Book Chapter)

http://collections.unu.edu/view/UNU:5656

82. Nnorom, I.C (2012) Bridging the digital divide and creating an ICT dump: an overview of the unsustainability of exporting used and end-of-life ICT-wares to developing. In: E-Waste: Management, Types and Challenges. Editors: Yuan Chun Li and Banci Lian Wang. Series: Computer Science, Technology and Applications; Environmental Remediation Technologies, Regulations and Safety. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York USA, pp. 67-88. ISBN: 978-1-61942-217-9   s: AN. https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=26597 .
83. Osibanjo, O; Nnorom, I.C; Bakare, A.A; Alabi, O.A (2011) Environmental and public health consequences of adopting crude recovery techniques in e-waste management in developing countries: an emerging global crisis. Chapter 14. In: Advances in Environmental Research, Vol. 17 Chapter 14. Ed. James A. Daniels, Nova Science Publishers, Inc. New York USA. (ISBN: 978-1-61209-965-1), 31pp. Pp. 403-434. ©2011 (Book Chapter). https://www.novapublishers.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=23_597&products_id=22489.

International Reports/Publications/Case Study

84. Odeyingbo, O; Nnorom, I.C; Deubzer, O (2017) Assessing import of used electrical and electronic equipment in Nigeria. Person-in-the-Port Project. November, 2017. BMZ/GIZ and US-EPA. http://collections.unu.edu/eserv/UNU:6349/PiP_Report.pdf
85. Magalini, F; Khetriwal, D.S; Rochat, D; Huisman, J; Munyambu, S; Oliech, J; Nnorom, I.C; Mbera, O (2016) Electronic waste (e-waste) impacts and mitigation options in the off-grid renewable energy sector. A report produced for Evidence on Demand with the assistance of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) contracted through the Climate, Environment, Infrastructure and Livelihoods Professional Evidence and Applied Knowledge Services (CEIL PEAKS) programme, jointly managed by DAI (which incorporates HTSPE Limited) and IMC Worldwide Limited. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.12774/eod_cr.february2016.doylejetal

Full report at : http://www.evidenceondemand.info/electronic-waste-impacts-and-mitigation-options-in-the-off-grid-renewable-energy-sector

See: https://www.odi.org/comment/10039-dfid-energy-africa-solar-power-electricity-access

86. Nnorom, C (2013) Manufacturing; case study: Nigeria. Contribution to United Nations Environment Programme report on: Green Economy and Trade Opportunities. UNEP; International Trade Centre; International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development (ICTSD); October 9, 2012. http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/ResearchProducts/GreenEconomyandTradeOpportunities/tabid/104305/language/en-US/Default.aspx Published in: UNEP (2013) Green Economy and Trade: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities, http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/GreenEconomyandTrade. (Full document at http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/Portals/88/GETReport/pdf/FullReport.pdf
87. Nnorom, I.C (2013) Nigeria – remanufacturing in the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) sector: for: Green Economy and Trade Opportunities. United Nations Environment Program, International Trade Centre. International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development. Co-ordinated by Giles Chappell. Available at: http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy/Portals/88/documents/research_products/Tradeopportunities/Nigeria%20case%20study.pdf
88. Alabaster, G; Asante, K.A; Bergman, A; Birnbaum, L; Brune-Drisse, M.N; Buka, I; Carpenter, D; Caravanos, J; Chen, A; Corra, L; Davies, J; Diaz-Barriga, F; Duti, J; Duffert, C; Eskenazi, B; Feldt, T; Gagliardi, D; Goldizen, F; Heacock, M; Holoubeck, I; Huo, X; Kamel, M; Kuehr, R; Laborde, A; Landrigan, P; Li, J; McCann, D; Magalini, F; Neira, M; Nnorom, I.C; Pascale, A; Sly, L; Sly, P; Suk, W; van den Berg, M; Zeng, E (2013). The Geneva Declaration on E-waste and Children’s Health, 2013. WHO Working Meeting on E-waste and Child Health, 11-12 June 2013, Geneva, Switzerland. http://cerch.org/wp-content/uploads/Geneva-Declaration-final.pdf , http://swetox.se/en/research/publications/

https://www.qcmri.uq.edu.au/media/1438/Geneva%20Declaration%20final.pdf

https://child-health-research.centre.uq.edu.au/e-waste-network

89. Ogungbuyi, O.; Nnorom, I.C.; Osibanjo, O.; Schluep, M. (2012) e-Waste Country Assessment Nigeria. E-waste Africa Project of the Secretariat of the Basel Convention, United Nations Programme (UNEP). Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Africa (BCCC-Nigeria) and Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), St.Gallen/Switzerland, May, 2012. http://www.ewasteguide.info/Ogungbuyi_2012_BCCC-Empa
90. Ogungbuyi, O.; Nnorom, I.C. (2011) E Waste Assessment Nigeria: Interim Report. file:///C:/Users/admin/Downloads/E%20WASTE%20ASSESSMENT%20NIGERIA%20Draft%20Final%20two(1)%20310311.pdf

Keynote address

91. Waste recycling challenges and opportunities in developing countries. Presented at the 4^th Annual and 2^nd International Conference of Civil Engineering. Main Auditorium, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, 4^th-6^th July, 2012.

 

Invited Lecture

92. Electronic waste (e-waste) management in Africa: Challenges and prospects. Lecture presented at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Gdansk, Poland. Lecture presented to the Faculty of Chemistry of University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland. September 16, 2015. Wykład odbędzie się w dniu: 16 września 2015 roku (środa) o godz. 11:15 w sali F8, Budynek Wydziału Chemii, Gdańsk-Oliwa, ul. Wita Stwosza 63. http://chemia.ug.edu.pl/search/node/Nnorom

http://chemia.ug.edu.pl/strona/37816/seminaria_w_roku_akademickim_20142015

http://chemia.ug.edu.pl/media/aktualnosci/46431/wyklad_prof_dr_chidi_i_nnorom

 

Presentations at Meetings/Workshops of African Union and United Nations Agencies

93. Osibanjo, O. and Nnorom, I.C. (2014) Overview of E-waste management in Africa”. Paper presented at the African Union Commission (AUC) ‘Parliamentarian Colloquium on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) – Biodiversity and Chemical/Waste Clusters’. Theme: “MEAs, a Vehicle for Environmental Sustainability in Africa”. African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 3-5 December, 2014.

http://www.au.int/en/newsevents/14004/parliamentarian-colloquium-multilateral-environmental-agreements-meas-biodiversity

http://www.au.int/en/sites/default/files/newsevents/programmes/14004-pg-draft_program_for_parliamentarians_colloquium_phase_ii_auc_rev_22-11-14.pdf

94. Osibanjo, O. and Nnorom, I.C. (2011) Measuring e-waste – results from country studies: Nigeria. Paper presented at the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) 9th World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Meeting (WTIM 11), Mauritius, 7 – 9 December 2011. http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/wtim11/documents/index.html

http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/wtim11/documents/cont/024-E.pdf

Proceedings Conference/Workshop papers: Oral & Poster (Presenting Author(s) Underlined)

95. Nnorom, I.C., Ewuzie, U, Onwuka, C.V. and Issac, L.O. (2019). Total mercury contents of natural springs and other drinking water sources in Southeastern Nigeria. Poster (T.P.1.19) presentated at the 14th International Conference on Mercury as a Global Polutant. 8 – 14th September, 2019. Krakow Poland. http://mercury2019krakow.com/gb/programme/programme-overview/poster-session.html
96. NnoromC, Babayemi O.J; Weber, R (2019) Plastics, use and waste management in Nigeria. SCI-RSC ‘Plastics, from Cradle to Grave and Resurrection’ Conference. Wednesday 19 June 2019, SCI, 14/15 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PS (poster/oral)
97. NnoromC, Odeyingbo O, Dubzer O (2018) Concern over environmental POPs contamination from open burning of electronic wastes in Nigeria: lessons from the Person in Port Project. 38th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants Dioxin 2018 & 10th International PCB Workshop; 26 – 31 August 2018, Kraków, Poland. http://dioxin2018.org/
98. Odeyingbo, O; Nnorom, I.C (2017) The Person-in-the-Port Project: Volumes and Quality of Used Electronics Imports into Nigeria. Presented at the Person in Port PiP Closing Workshop Lagos, Nigeria, 23 May 2017, Ministry of Environment Conference Hall, Surulere, Lagos. (Workshop Outcomes published in The Guardian Newspaper. Title of article: 60000 tonnes of hazardous wastes imported into Nigeria’ by Victor Gbonegun, 05 June 2017; https://guardian.ng/property/60000-tonnes-of-hazardous-wastes-imported-into-nigeria/)
99. Nnorom, I.C. and Odeyingbo O.A (2016) Overcoming challenges to ensure green management of e-waste in Nigeria. Electronics Goes green 2016+, Berlin Germany. September 7-9, 2016. http://electronicsgoesgreen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Programm_EGG_web.pdf
100. Nnorom, I.C., Odeyingbo O.A, and O. Osibanjo (2016) Analysis of e-waste flows in the Electrical Electronic Equipment (EEE) sector, Nigeria. Electronics Goes green 2016+, Berlin Germany. September 7-9, 2016. http://electronicsgoesgreen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Programm_EGG_web.pdf
101. Odeyingbo, O; Deubzer, O.K; Kühr, R; Osibanjo, O; Nnorom, I.C; Onianwa, P; Adie, G; Adrian, S; Willke, K (2016) The Person-in-the-Port Project: Volume and Quality of Used Electronics Imports into Nigeria. Electronics Goes green 2016+, Berlin Germany. September 7-9, 2016. http://electronicsgoesgreen.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Programm_EGG_web.pdf
102. Nnorom, I.C. and Falandysz J (2016) Bioconcentration of mercury by oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) from southern Nigeria. 18^th International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment. 12 to 15 September 2016, Ghent, Belgium. http://www.ichmet2016.ugent.be/index.php?pg=programme
103. AlisaO and Nnorom I.C (2016) Heavy Metal Contents of Food Seasonings and Bouillon Cubes from Aba, Abia State Nigeria. 18^th International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment. 12 to 15 September 2016, Ghent, Belgium. http://www.ichmet2016.ugent.be/index.php?pg=programme
104. UkaogoP, Nnorom, I.C. and Egedeuzu, C.S (2016) Proximate and phytochemical composition of wild edible mushroom species collected from Aguata in Anambra State, Nigeria. Mycological Society of Nigeria. 8^th Annual Scientific Conference and General Meeting. Federal University Ndufu-Alike, October 9^th -12^th , 2016
105. NnoromC; Falandysz J (2016) Bioconcentration of mercury by oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) from southern Nigeria. 18^th International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment. 12 to 15 September 2016, Ghent, Belgium.  http://ojs.ugent.be/ichmet/article/view/3907/3882
106. AlisaO and Nnorom I.C; Odeyingbo O.A; Nkwoada, A.U (2016) Heavy Metal Contents of Tobacco Leaves and Snuff Products from Southeastern Nigeria. 18^th International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment. 12 to 15 September 2016, Ghent, Belgium.  http://ojs.ugent.be/ichmet/article/view/3864/3840
107. Alisa, C.O; Nnorom, I.C.; Dike, N.N; Ulaeto, B (2016) Heavy metal contents of food seasonings and bouillon cubes from Aba, Abia State Nigeria. 18^th International Conference on Heavy Metals in the Environment. 12 to 15 September 2016, Ghent, Belgium. http://ojs.ugent.be/ichmet/article/view/3863/3839
108. Nnorom, I.C (2015) Economic Prospects of Sound Management of electronic waste in Nigeria (Poster Presentation). Regional workshop on enhancing capacities for the environmentally sound management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) through the regional delivery in Africa. Lagos, Nigeria October 19-22, 2015. Golden Tulip Hotel Lagos. Organized by BCCC, UNEP and PACE. http://www.basel.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Partnerships/PACE/WorkshopNigeriaOct2015/tabid/4619/mctl/ViewDetails/EventModID/8495/EventID/557/xmid/14030/Default.aspx
109. Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo O (2015) Electronic waste (e-waste) management challenges in Nigeria. (Poster Presentation). Regional workshop on enhancing capacities for the environmentally sound management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (e-waste) through the regional delivery in Africa. Lagos, Nigeria October 19-22, 2015. Golden Tulip Hotel Lagos. Organized by BCCC, UNEP and PACE. http://www.basel.int/Implementation/TechnicalAssistance/Partnerships/PACE/WorkshopNigeriaOct2015/tabid/4619/mctl/ViewDetails/EventModID/8495/EventID/557/xmid/14030/Default.aspx
110. Nnorom, I.C. and Falandysz J (2015) Mercury contamination of wild grown Pleurotus ostreatus from Nigeria: assessment of bio-concentration potential and intake risks (poster presentation). XVII Congress of European Mycologists, Madeira, Portugal, September 21-25 September, 2015. http://www.mundiconvenius.pt/eventos/2015/xviicem2015/Congress_Programme_FINAL.PDF
111. Nnorom, I.C. and Falandysz J (2015) Mineral profile of tubers of ‘king tuber oyster’ (Pleurotus tuber-regium) mushroom from Nigeria (poster presentation). XVII Congress of European Mycologists, Madeira, Portugal, September 21-25 September, 2015. http://www.mundiconvenius.pt/eventos/2015/xviicem2015/Congress_Programme_FINAL.PDF
112. Nnorom, I.C.; Saba, M; Falandysz J (2015) Mercury in Suillis granulatus and Suillus variegatus and soil substratum beneath the fruiting bodies (oral communication). XVII Congress of European Mycologists, Madeira, Portugal, September 21-25 September, 2015. http://www.mundiconvenius.pt/eventos/2015/xviicem2015/Congress_Programme_FINAL.PDF
113. Falandysz J; Saba, M; Nnorom, I.C (2015) Mercury accumulation and distribution in Suillus bovinus and probable dietary exposure   by foragers (oral communication). XVII Congress of European Mycologists, Madeira, Portugal, September 21-25 September, 2015. http://www.mundiconvenius.pt/eventos/2015/xviicem2015/Congress_Programme_FINAL.PDF
114. Nnorom, I.C.; Saba, M; Falandysz J (2015) Mercury in Suillis granulatus and Suillus variegatus and soil substratum beneath the fruiting bodies (Poster presentation). XI International Scientific and Technical Conference (Element Cycle in the Environment: Bioaccumulation-Toxicity-Prevention. Conference Centre of the Polish Army, Warsaw, September 10, 2015 http://www.ios.edu.pl/pol/konferencja/wp-content/themes/23/Agenda.pdf
115. Saba, M; Falandysz J; Nnorom, I.C. (2015) Accumulation and distribution of mercury by Suillus luteus in fruiting bodies (Poster presentation). XI International Scientific and Technical Conference (Element Cycle in the Environment: Bioaccumulation-Toxicity-Prevention. Conference Centre of the Polish Army, Warsaw, September 10, 2015 http://www.ios.edu.pl/pol/konferencja/wp-content/themes/23/Agenda.pdf
116. Nnorom, I.C. (2015) Mineral profile of edible calabash chalk (Nzu) from Southeastern Nigeria: evaluation of potential intake benefits and risks. (Poster presentation). XI International Scientific and Technical Conference (Element Cycle in the Environment: Bioaccumulation-Toxicity-Prevention. Conference Centre of the Polish Army, Warsaw, September 10, 2015 http://www.ios.edu.pl/pol/konferencja/wp-content/themes/23/Agenda.pdf
117. Nnorom, I.C. and Falandysz J (2015) Mercury contamination of the sclerotium of Pleurotus tuber-regium (Ósū) mushroom from several sites in southeastern Nigeria: intake and risk assessment. (Poster presentation). XI International Scientific and Technical Conference (Element Cycle in the Environment: Bioaccumulation-Toxicity-Prevention. Conference Centre of the Polish Army, Warsaw, September 10, 2015. http://www.ios.edu.pl/pol/konferencja/wp-content/themes/23/Agenda.pdf
118. Nnorom, I.C. and Falandysz J (2015) Multi-element analysis of edible sclerotium of Pleurotus tuber-regium(Ósū) mushroom from Southeastern Nigeria – evaluation of intake benefits and risks. (Poster presentation). XI International Scientific and Technical Conference (Element Cycle in the Environment: Bioaccumulation-Toxicity-Prevention. Conference Centre of the Polish Army, Warsaw, September 10, 2015. http://www.ios.edu.pl/pol/konferencja/wp-content/themes/23/Agenda.pdf
119. Falandysz J; Saba, M; Nnorom, I.C (2015) Mercury accumulation and distribution in Suillus bovinus and probable dietary exposure   by foragers. (Poster presentation). XI International Scientific and Technical Conference (Element Cycle in the Environment: Bioaccumulation-Toxicity-Prevention. Conference Centre of the Polish Army, Warsaw, September 10, 2015 http://www.ios.edu.pl/pol/konferencja/wp-content/themes/23/Agenda.pdf
120. Nnorom, I.C. (2015) Trace metal contents of deitary akanwu (Trona) from Southeastern Nigeria: estimation of dietary intake benefits and risks. (Poster presentation). XI International Scientific and Technical Conference (Element Cycle in the Environment: Bioaccumulation-Toxicity-Prevention. Conference Centre of the Polish Army, Warsaw, September 10, 2015 http://www.ios.edu.pl/pol/konferencja/wp-content/themes/23/Agenda.pdf
121. Okoronkwo NE; Mba Kalu C; Nnorom, I.C. (2015) Evaluation of protein content in selected food samples using UV-Vis Spectrophotometer. Paper presented at the 38^th CSN Annual International Conference (ABUJA 2015) in collaboration with Federation of African Societies of Chemistry Conference 6^th -12^th September, 2015. International Conference Centre Abuja, Nigeria.
122. Egedeuzu, C. S, Nnorom, I. C (2014) Determination of total petroleum hydrocarbons, iron, zinc, and lead in soils, plants, and groundwater samples from crude oil contaminated sites at Owaza, Niger Delta, Nigeria. Paper presented at the 37^th CSN Annual International Conference (Akwa Ibom 2014) 7^th -12^th September, 2014.
123. Jurkiewicz G, Nnorom IC, Falandysz: Zanieczyszczenie rtęcią maslaka sitarza (Suillus bovinus) i jego podłoza glebowego – ocena zdolności bionagromadzania i ryzyka spożywania.W: Ruszkiewicz-Michalska M., Szkodzik J. (red.). Grzyby-organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Łódź: 75. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Grzyby – organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów. Polskie Towarzystwo Mykologiczne, Łódź – Spała 2014. ISBN 978-83-940504-0-5; 41. Plakat. http://www.grzyby.pl/grzyby-makroskopijne-Polski-w-literaturze-mikologicznej-bibliografia.htm
124. Jurkiewicz G, Nnorom IC, Falandysz:Mercury contamination of Bovine Bolete (Suillus bovinus) and its soil substratum– assessment of bioconcentration potential and intake risks. W: Ruszkiewicz-Michalska M., Szkodzik J. (red.). Grzyby-organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Łódź: 76. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Fungi – key players in ecosystem functions. Book of abstracts.  Łódź – Spała 2014. ISBN 978-83-940504-0-5; 76-77. Poster. http://www.grzyby.pl/grzyby-makroskopijne-Polski-w-literaturze-mikologicznej-bibliografia.htm
125. Krogul P, Nnorom IC, Falandysz: Rtęć w maślaku pstrym i maślaku ziarnistym oraz ich podłożu glebowym. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. W: Ruszkiewicz-Michalska M., Szkodzik J. (red.). Grzyby-organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Łódź: 100-101. Grzyby – organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów. Polskie Towarzystwo Mykologiczne,Łódź – Spała 2014. ISBN 978-83-940504-0-5; 100-101. Plakat. http://www.grzyby.pl/grzyby-makroskopijne-Polski-w-literaturze-mikologicznej-bibliografia.htm
126. Krogul P, Nnorom IC, Falandysz (2014): Mercury in Variegated Bolete and Granulated Bolete, and in the soil substratum beneath the fruit bodies. W: Ruszkiewicz-Michalska M., Szkodzik J. (red.). Grzyby-organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Łódź: 101-102. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego Fungi – key players in ecosystem functions. Polskie Towarzystwo Mykologiczne, Book of abstracts.Łódź – Spała 2014. ISBN 978-83-940504-0-5; 101-102. W: Ruszkiewicz-Michalska M., Szkodzik J. (red.). Grzyby-organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Łódź: 188-189. Poster. http://www.grzyby.pl/grzyby-makroskopijne-Polski-w-literaturze-mikologicznej-bibliografia.htm
127. Szylke N, Nnorom IC, Falandysz (2014): Rtęć w maslaku zwyczajnym i jego podłożu glebowym.W: Ruszkiewicz-Michalska M., Szkodzik J. (red.). Grzyby-organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Łódź: 187. Warsztaty Polskiego Towarzystwa Mykologicznego. Grzyby – organizmy kluczowe dla życia na Ziemi. Streszczenia referatów i posterów.  Polskie Towarzystwo Mykologiczne, Łódź – Spała 2014. ISBN 978-83-940504-0-5; 187-188.  http://www.grzyby.pl/grzyby-makroskopijne-Polski-w-literaturze-mikologicznej-bibliografia.htm
128. Szylke N, Nnorom IC, Falandysz (2014)Mercury in Slippery Jack and soil substratum beneath the fruit bodies. Fungi – key players in ecosystem functions. Polskie Towarzystwo Mykologiczne, Book of abstracts. Łódź – Spała 2014. ISBN 978-83-940504-0-5; 188-189. Poster. http://www.grzyby.pl/grzyby-makroskopijne-Polski-w-literaturze-mikologicznej-bibliografia.htm
129. Falandysz J, Gucia M, Jurkiewicz G, Gozdek J, Fechner M, Kręcicka M, Pilarczyk E, Nnorom IC (2014). Multivariateanalysisof mineral constituents of edible Field Parasol (Macrolepiota  procera) mushr-oom and soils beneath the fruiting bodies collected from upland regions of  Pierwiastki Śladowe w Środowisku XII International Symposium Trace elements in the Environment, 17^th-19^th November 2014, Puławy, Poland. Abstracts (ISBN 978-83-7562-175-4). 77; poster.
130. Egedeuzu, C. S, Nnorom, I. C, Anucha O. (2013) Synthetic pathways for the production of bioethanol from non-petroleum sources. Paper presented during the ECII Research Conference held on October 5, 2013. ECII RESEARCH CONFERENCE – MARYLAND USA (Session five; virtual presentation). 2^nd Annual Educational Consultants Institute, International Research Conference at “The Hotel” At Arundel Preserve Hanover 7795 Arundel Mills Blvd, Hanover, Maryland –   United States, 21076. Conference Theme:  Education, International Business, Technology and Health.
131. Ndukwe I.E, EkeF, and Nnorom I.C (2012) Potentials of Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract, as a natural pH indicator. In Proceedings of the 35^th Annual International Conference, Workshop and Exhibition of Chemical Society of Nigeria. Owerri 2012. 17^th – 21^st September, 2012. (Conference Theme: Chemistry and the challenges of the 21^st Century held at Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri).
132. Osibanjo, O. and Nnorom, I.C. (2012) Waste recycling challenges and opportunities in developing countries. In: Proceedings of 4^th Annual and 2^nd International Conference of Civil Engineering. 4^th-6^th July, 2012. Pp 263-289; Editors: Sule B.F; Adedeji A.A; Jimoh, Y.A. University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, ISBN NO: 978-978-922-361-9.
133. Okoronkwo, N.E; Igwe, J.C; Nnorom, I.C Uchechukwu F.O (2012) Removal of Dyes from Synthetic Effluents by Adsorption onto Thiolated Boiler Fly Ash. Paper No 193: In Proceedings of the 2^nd International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation, ICEPR12. McGill University, August 28-30, 2012.
134. Ogungbuyi, K; Nnorom, I.C (2010) Country assessment of e-waste flows. Presented at the “Third stakeholders meeting and presentation of the study reports of the Secretariate of Basel Convention E-waste Africa Project”, held at Federal Ministry of Environment, Lagos office, Games Village, Lagos, Nigeria, Tuesday 7^th December, 2010.
135. Ohakwe, J; Nnorom, I.C; Osibanjo O. (2010) Significant predictors of willingness of residents to participate in electronic waste recycling in southeastern Nigeria; a case study of mobile phone recycling. Paper presented at the NVMP-StEP/UNU E-waste Summer School Eindhoven, Netherlands. Organized by Nederlandse vereniging Verwijdering Metalektro Producten NVMP, the Dutch Foundation for the Disposal of Metal and Electrical Products), Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) and the United Nations University. High Tech Campus (Philips Consumer Lifestyle) Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Sept. 2, 2010.
136. Nnorom, I.C. and Osibanjo, O. (2009). Dumping of used electronics in Nigeria: the environmental implications of informal material recovery from un-usable WEEE components. Paper presented at the NVMP-StEP/UNU E-waste Summer School Eindhoven, Netherlands. Organized by Nederlandse vereniging Verwijdering Metalektro Producten NVMP, the Dutch Foundation for the Disposal of Metal and Electrical Products), Solving the E-waste Problem (StEP) and the United Nations University. High Tech Campus (Philips Consumer Lifestyle) Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Sept. 9, 2009. (http://sites.google.com/site/ewastesummerschool/faculty/presentations/Nnorom_InformalEwasteRecoveryNigeria.pdf?attredirects=0&d and step-initiative.org/summerschool/).
137. Nnorom, I.C., Feng W., and Inagaki H., Olubanjo K. (2009). Formalization of E-waste informal sectors in developing countries. Paper presented at the R’09/World Resource Forum at Davos, Switzerland (Workshop Session). Sept. 15, 2009. StEP E-waste Workshop – Summer School Participants Presentation. (Session Titled: E-waste Management in Developing Countries).
138. Nnorom, I.C (2009) “The e-waste scenario in Nigeria: an indicator of the unsustainability of international trade in electronic waste”. Poster presentation (Davos) R’09 Twin Congress, Resources Management and Technology for Material and Energy Efficiency, Davos, Switzerland. Conference convened simultaneously in Davos (Switzerland) and Nagoya (Japan). Resource Management and Technology for Material and Energy Efficiency. September 14-15, 2009.
139. Osibanjo, O. and Nnorom, I.C. (2007) Overview of issues on e-waste. Paper presented at the First National Sensitization/Stakeholders Workshop on E-Waste. Conference Hall, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja. Nov. 26-27 2007.
140. Okoronkwo NE, Ano AO, Igwe JC, Onwuchekwa EC, Nnorom I (2005). Levels of toxic elements in soils of abandoned waste dump site. Paper presented on Monday, 29 August 2005 to the Division of Chemical Toxicology at the 230^th American Chemical Society Aug. 28 – Sept. 1. http://oasys2.confex.com/acs/230nm/techprogram/P895277.HTM and http://oasys2.confex.com/acs/230nm/techprogram/S17661.HTM

 

Published University Books/Manuals

141. Nnorom, I.C Egedeuzu C.S (2015) Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory Practical manual and Workbook.
142. Onuchukwu A.I; NnoromC; Alisa C.O; Ulaeto, S.B (2013) Practical Chemistry Manual: 300 Level. Rhema University, Aba, Abia State
143. Onuoha, N.I; Igwe, J.C; Nnorom, I.C Okoronkwo, N.E (2007) Introductory Organic Chemistry Whytem Publishers, Okigwe. ISBN 978-840-44-6
144. Igwe J.C; Nnorom,C (2007) Introductory General Chemistry for Undergraduates. Whytem Publishers Nigeria, Okigwe Imo State. ISBN: 978-8040-47-0
145. Nnorom, I.C (2005) Gravimetric methods of analysis: principles and applications. ISBN: 973-36891-6-9.

 

 

Area of Research Interest

 

Chlorinate paraffins/short chain chlorinated paraffins; Circular economy, marine litter, plastic waste management, waste battery management, electronic waste management, urban mining, Extended Producer Responsibility (‘EPR’) schemes for electronic waste, resource management and the effects of globalization on the waste management sector at local/international levels.

Quality of drinking water sources in rural and urban settlements in South-eastern Nigeria; Heavy metal contamination of consumer products; Food Toxicology; heavy metals accumulation by snails and mushroom

 

 

Scholarships/Awards /Prizes

• Abia State University Senate Award for Excellence in Research and Publication        2019

(First Recipient; Cash award of N100,000)

• Elsevier Journal ‘RCR 30 In 30 Best Paper’ Award. The award was given by the journal, Resources, Conservation & Recycling (RCR) as part of the celebration of the 30 most influential papers published in the past 30 years of RCR (RCR 30 in 30) (https://www.journals.elsevier.com/resources-conservation-and-recycling/news/celebrate-30-years-of-resources-conservation-recycling). The 30 papers were selected from among 2,746 articles published in RCR until the end of 2017. The publication that won the award is: Overview of electronic waste (e-waste) management practices and legislations, and their poor applications in the developing countries (Resources, Conservation & Recycling, 2008: 52 (6), 843-858 (Q1 journal; Impact Factor: 5.228) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344908000165.
• OPCW Travel Award                     2018
• African Union Travel Award       2014
• ITU Travel Award                                2011
• Philips/NVMP Travel Award                                                        2009
• Best Graduating Student, Department of Chemistry        1998
• Abia State Government Scholarship for Undergraduates                                     1994-1997
• Sir J.O Nwoku Scholarship (Secondary Category)              1989-1991

Professional Affiliation/Membership

 

member chemical society of Nigeria

member institute of public analysts of Nigeria

member European mycological association

Journal Editorial/Review Services

 

Journal Editorial

Managing Editor, Journal of Environment Science and Technology (JEST) Abia State University Uturu, Nigeria. (2012- Date)

 

Academic Community Refereeing Activities (selected)

Reviewer for the Following Journals:

• Waste Management (Elsevier)
• Resources Conservation and Recycling (Elsevier)
• Journal of Cleaner Production (Elsevier)
• Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier)
• Journal of Hazardous Materials (Elsevier)
• Science of the Total Environment (Elsevier)
• Toxicological and Environmental Chemistry
• Environmental Science & Technology
• Environmental Practice, Journal Of The National Association Of Environmental Professionals
• International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (IJESD).
• International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (IJEST

Service to International Scientific Community  

• Contributed in the preparation of the ‘E-waste and Children’s Health Training For Health Care Providers (Electrical/Electronic Waste and Children’s Health) Children’s Health and the Environment. WHO Training Package for the Health Sector (2012). (Available at: http://www.who.int/ceh/capacity/training_modules/en/ and http://www.who.int/ceh/capacity/eWaste_and_childrens_health_DRAFT.pdf?ua=1 )
• Member, World Health Organisation (WHO) Working Meeting on E-waste and Child Health
• PROJECT ADVISOR (Member, review team) for Critical Metals and Mobile Devices: A Sustainable Materials Management Case Study. Prepared for Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Working Group on Waste Prevention and Recycling (WGWPR). Document prepared by Government of Canada.

http://www.oecd.org/env/waste/49805017.pdf

• Member Project Advisory Group for: OECD GLOBAL FORUM ON ENVIRONMENT. Focusing on SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT. 25-27 October 2010, Mechelen, Belgium Materials Case Study 1: Critical Metals and Mobile Devices. ANNEXES. Working Document OECD Environment Directorate, OECD, 2010. https://www.oecd.org/environment/waste/46133561.pdf

 

 

National Assignment

1. Member Expert Review Committee for Draft National Environmental (Electrical and Electronic sector) Regulations, 2009 and National Environmental (Electrical and Electronic Waste sector) Regulations, 2009. Draft regulation by National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Nigeria. Presented on behalf of Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, Executive Director, Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the African Region, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria
2. Presentation of the “Report of assessment of used electrical electronic equipment samples collected for analysis on Tuesday 26 October 2010 from four containers EX- MV Grande America ship seized at PTML Terminal, Tin-Can Island Port, Lagos” to Stakeholders at National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) Headquarters. Presented on behalf of Prof. Oladele Osibanjo, Executive Director, Basel Convention Coordinating Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the African Region, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. Nigeria

 

 

Research Funding

1. TETFUND Research Grant:
   1. Project Title: Quality assessment of some natural springs and other drinking water sources in Southeastern Nigeria 2019-2020 (Lead Researcher)
   2. Project Title: Major and Trace Metal Bio-accumulation Potentials of Selected Edible Mushroom Species Common in South Eastern Nigeria (Lead Researcher). Awarded by Tertiary Education Fund (TETFUND) Federal Republic of Nigeria. 2016-2017 (Lead Researcher)

• Project Title: Fermenting Cowpea Seeds into a Novel Food Condiment (Co-researcher). Awarded by Tertiary Education Fund (TETFUND) Federal Republic of Nigeria. 2016-2017 (Co-Researcher)

2. Person in Port (PiP) – Funded by United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)
3. Person in Port (PiP) 2 – Concept for Sustainable Waste Management Awarded by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), Federal Republic of Germany to The United Nations University, Vice Rectorate in Europe – Sustainable Cycles Programme (UNU-ViE-SCYCLE), Bonn, Germany.
4. Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) in conjunction with University of Strathclyde, (Remanufacturing Research Group, Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM), Faculty of Engineering) 2017-2018
5. Global Challenge Research Funds Grants (2019): Research England ‘Research Partner Development & Pump-Priming’: A UK-Malaysia-Nigeria Collaboration Towards Biotechnological Routes for the Disposal of Plastics. Collaboration researchers from University of Manchester (UK) and University of Malaya (Malaysia)

Industrial Experience and Research/Study Tours

1. Philips Healthcare. Philips Diamond Select Refurbishment Systems. Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Monday 7^th September, 2009.
2. SIMS Recycling Solutions, Eindhoven, The Netherlands. Wednesday 9^th September, 2009.
3. Umicore Precious Metals Refining, Hoboken, Belgium. Friday 11^th September, 2009.
4. R’09 Twin Congress, Resources Management and Technology for Material and Energy Efficiency, Davos, Switzerland. Conference convened simultaneously in Davos (Switzerland)

Recent International Conferences Attended

1. SCI-RSC ‘Plastics, from Cradle to Grave and Resurrection’ Organized by: SCI’s Food Group, SCI’s Environment, Health and Safety Group, and RSC’s Environmental Chemistry, Toxicology Group and Food Group. June 19^th 2019, London, UK.
2. 38^th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants Dioxin 2018 & 10th International PCB Workshop; 26 – 31 August 2018, Kraków, Poland. http://dioxin2018.org/

1. XI International Scientific and Technical Conference (Element Cycle in the Environment: Bioaccumulation-Toxicity-Prevention. Conference Centre of the Polish Army, Warsaw, September 10, 2015.
2. XVII Congress of European Mycologists, Madeira, Portugal, September 21-25 September, 2015.  http://www.mundiconvenius.pt/eventos/2015/xviicem2015/Congress_Programme_FINAL.PDF
3. International Telecommunications Union (ITU) 9th World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Meeting (WTIM 11), Mauritius, 7-9 December 2011. http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/wtim11/documents/index.html

 

Consultancy to International Projects  

1. EMPA “E-waste Africa Project, (Secretariat of Basel Convention) Component 1: material flows. Study headed by Mathias Schluep of EMPA, Switzerland. Project status: completed. (Project facilitator) Project status: completed.
2. EMPA “E-waste Africa Project, (Secretariat of Basel Convention) Component 2: country assessment study. Study headed by Mathias Schluep of EMPA, Switzerland. Project status: completed. (Project Coordinator) file:///C:/Users/admin/Downloads/E%20WASTE%20ASSESSMENT%20NIGERIA%20Draft%20Final%20two(1)%20310311.pdf Project status: completed.
3. Oeko-Institut “E-waste Africa Project, Component 3: socioeconomic study on the Electrical Electronic Equipment (EEE) -refurbishing-, recycling- and disposal-sector in Lagos, Nigeria”. Project funded by Oeko-Institute, Germany. Study headed by Andreas Manhart, of The Oeko-Institut. Project status: completed. (Project Advisor) http://www.basel.int/Portals/4/Basel%20Convention/docs/eWaste/E-waste_Africa_Project_Nigeria.pdf Project status: completed.
4. Blacksmith Institute’s Global Inventory Project: Nigeria (Initial Site Assessment). Project status: Completed (Site Investigator). Project status: completed.
5. Project: “Person in the Port (PiP) Project” jointly performed by the United Nations University (UNU), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA), and the Basel Convention Coordination Centre for Africa (BCCC) in Nigeria – all members of the Solving the E-waste Problem (Step) Initiative – partnering together with Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) in order to better understand the quantitative and qualitative aspects of used electronics imports into Nigeria. Project aimed at gathering reliable information and data on the importation of used electrical and electronic equipment (UEEE) and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE or e-waste) into Nigeria (via the Lagos ports), one of the key countries in West Africa through which UEEEE and WEEE flows. The project focuses on identifying the types and amounts of UEEE and WEEE imported their origin (exporting countries), their functional status, how they are packaged, labeled and transported, and their fate on arrival in Nigeria. 2014/2015 Project status: Completed. http://unu.edu/news/news/person-in-the-port-project-to-examine-nigerias-e-waste-imports.html#info http://www.step-initiative.org/files/step-2014/Publications/Flyer_Person_in_the_Port_Project.pdf
6. Extension of PiP (2016). Project status: Ongoing. https://guardian.ng/property/60000-tonnes-of-hazardous-wastes-imported-into-nigeria/)
7. The country assessment on off-grid renewable energy sector: Case study, Nigeria (For: Electronic waste (e-waste) impacts and mitigation options in the off-grid renewable energy sector). A project of Cyrcle Consulting for Evidence on Demand with the assistance of the UK Department for International Development (DFID) contracted through the Climate, Environment, Infrastructure and Livelihoods Professional Evidence and Applied Knowledge Services (CEIL PEAKS) programme, jointly managed by DAI (which incorporates HTSPE Limited) and IMC Worldwide Limited. Contract awarded by SOFIES 1, rue du Vuache1211 Geneva 1. Project status: Completed
8. Sofies Project: “e-Waste collection mechanisms – Nigeria”. Support for studying and understanding the e-Waste collection mechanisms in Nigeria. Contract awarded by SOFIES 1, rue du Vuache1211 Geneva 1. Project status: Completed.

 

 

 

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