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Dr Dr Elochukwu Chidubem Okoye
Lecturer
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Research focus
I am a Microbiologist and Environmental microbiologist with research interests in groundwater quality assessment, treatment of wastewater and toxicology of emerging environmental contaminants. My research focuses on chemical, physical and natural pollutants of groundwater and its monitoring techniques; Investigating the various biofilms associated with microbiome used in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) using NEXT Generation Sequencing Technology and bioinformatics; Investigating and monitoring pharmaceutical and heavy metal concentrations of wastewater, thereby contributing to Goal 3: Good health and Wellbeing; Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation; Goal 13: Climate Action; Goal 14: Life below Water, etc of the UN SDGs.
SDG targets
3.9
Reduce illnesses and death from hazardous chemicals and pollution
6.1
Safe and affordable drinking water
6.2
End open defecation and provide access to sanitation and hygiene
6.3
Improve water quality, wastewater treatment and safe reuse
6.4
Increase water-use efficency and ensure freshwater supplies
6.6
Protect and restore water-related ecosystems
13.2
Integrate climate change measures into policies and planning
13.3
Build knowledge and capacity to meet climate change
13.A