Dr Kabari Sam
Summary
Dr Kabari Sam is a Senior Lecturer & Researcher in Environmental Systems, and Course leader BSc Environmental Science, and BSc Marine Environmental Science, at the University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom. He is a Chartered Environmentalist and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). He contributes to a wide range of modules at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These include:
- Contaminated Land and Groundwater Protection
- Groundwater, Contaminated Land and Remediation
- Contamination, Geology and the Environment
- Blue Carbon and Coastal Management
- Global Environmental Challenges
- Climate Change
- Environmental Sustainability and Governance
Dr Kabari is passionate about community science initiative particularly the development of community-specific approaches towards climate resilience, to reduce harmful impacts on local livelihoods, environmental and socio-economic valuables. Dr Kabari demonstrates academic citizenship, stewardship and high calibre academic practice, including leadership, management, and research enterprise.
Dr Kabari is currently accepting PhD students.
Research outputs
2026
Spatial distribution and composition of macro litter in Escravos Estuary, Southern Nigeria
Onyena, A. P., Ogunleye, A. B., Okere, M. C., Sam, K.
25 Mar 2026, In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 198, 4, 16p., 351
Research output: Article
Advanced geospatial analysis of urban heat island dynamics to support climate-resilient and sustainable urban development in a UK coastal city
Chenganakkattil, S., Sam, K.
12 Mar 2026, In: Sustainability. 18, 6, 25p., 2801
Research output: Article
A novel preparation and application of orange peel aerogel for removal of oil contaminants in soils
Michael-Igolima, U., Abbey, S. J., Ifelebuegu, A. O., Jumbo, R. B., Sam, K.
2 Mar 2026, In: Sustainability. 18, 5, 25p., 2388
Research output: Article
Mangrove management for sustainable development in Nigeria: Policy challenges and future direction
Sam, K., Onyena, A. P.
1 Feb 2026, In: Marine Policy. 184, 12p., 106957
Research output: Article
2025
Barriers and enablers to blue carbon projects in Africa: a horizon scan analysis
Omollo, D., Macreadie, P. I., Wartman, M., Eid, E. M., Sam, K., Rakotonjanahary, F., Githaiga, M. N., Hugé, J., Bandeira, S., Moyer, R. P., Kairu, A., Lang'at, K. S., Mfahaya, N., Ratsimbazafy, H. A.,
17 Dec 2025, In: Sustainable Development
Research output: Article
Electronic waste leachates: A silent toxicological threat to aquatic life – Insights into biochemical and endocrine disruption mechanism in grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) sub-adults
Joseph, A., Asanga, E., Hardiman, G., Schultz, A., Niven, R., Eriegha, O., Etinosa-Okankan, O., Saeed, L., Sam, K., Eyo, V.
1 Oct 2025, In: Environmental Toxicology and Pharmacology. 119, 104822
Research output: Article
Leveraging mangroves to advance climate action in Africa: Zooming in on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)
Ofori, S. A., Hugé, J., Gnansounou, S. C., Ximenes, A. C., Asante, F., Bagbohouna, M., Comte, A., Longépée, E., Lang'at, K. S., Bandeira, S. O., Omollo, D., Onyena, A. P., Sam, K., Hamza, A. J., Zeggaf Tahiri, A.,
1 Sep 2025, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 392, 17p., 126669
Research output: Article
Baseline characterisation of microplastics in surface water, sediment, and seafood from the Escravos Estuary, Nigeria
Onyena, A. P., Tekeme, M. E., Uwakwe, J. C., Aderibigbe, D., Sam, K.
1 Mar 2025, In: Scientific African. 27, 17p., e02591
Research output: Article
2024
Socio-economic baseline for oil-impacted communities in Ogoniland: towards a restoration framework in Niger Delta, Nigeria
Sam, K., Zabbey, N., Vincent-Akpu, I. F., Komi, G., Onyagbodor, P. O., Babatunde, B. B.
1 Apr 2024, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 31, 17p.
Research output: Article
Persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in Ghanaian environment: a systematic review of food safety implications
Abdulai, P. M., Sam, K., Onyena, A. P., Ezejiofor, A. N., Frazzoli, C., Ekhator, O. C., Udom, G. J., Frimpong, C. K., Nriagu, J., Orisakwe, O. E.
16 Mar 2024, In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 196, 32p., 376
Research output: Article