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Chinyere Jacinta Okonkwo

@chinyerejacintaokonk

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PhD researcher in Environmental Biology focused on sustainable agriculture and waste-to-resource solutions.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles applying research to implement scalable waste-to-resource and soil remediation solutions within mission-driven teams focused on food security, circular economy, and climate resilience.

I am a PhD researcher in Environmental Biology at the University of Lagos specializing in sustainable agriculture, organic waste-to-resource innovations, and food security. My work integrates entomocomposting and vermicomposting to develop scalable composting technologies, remediate contaminated soils, and advance circular economy practices for climate resilience.

I have practical experience with municipal solid waste management, biogas systems, and agroforestry from internships and research assistant roles, and I have published peer-reviewed studies on vermicast tea and entomo-composting. I am committed to applying research to support food justice, land and water sustainability, and resilient livelihoods in vulnerable communities.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Graduate Intern

Lagos Waste Management Authority

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Gained practical experience in municipal solid waste management, operated biogas plants and scaled organic composting processes to improve diversion of organic waste to resource streams.

Waste Management Process Optimization Circular Economy

Graduate Research Assistant

University of Lagos

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Supported research on sustainable soil management and vermicomposting, mentored students on environmental biology projects and contributed to experiments on soil remediation techniques.

Experimental Design Mentoring Data Analysis R

Research Intern

Anambra State Agricultural Development Programme

Jan 2009 - Present (16 years 9 months)

Conducted field work in agroforestry, crop and livestock production and implemented biological pest and disease control methods to improve smallholder agricultural practices.

Integrated Pest Management Field Research Crop Production Data Collection