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
2025
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
Recent developments and prospects of sustainable remediation treatments for major contaminants in soil: a review
Lee, H., Sam, K., Coulon, F., De Gisi, S., Notarnicola, M., Labianca, C.
20 Feb 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 912, 168769
Research output: Article
Mining from the pipeline: Artisanal oil refining as a consequence of failed CSR policies in the Niger Delta
Sam, K., Pegg, S., Oladejo, A. O.
1 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 352, 9p., 120038
Research output: Article
Inclusive environmental decision-making in a developing nation: insights from the Ogoni remediation project, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Sam, K., Zibima, T.
1 Feb 2024, In: Environmental Management. 73, 15p.
Research output: Article
Soil bioamendment as a low-carbon approach for microbial remediation of organic and inorganic pollutants
Atai, E., Azuazu, I., Jumbo, R. B., Kumar, V., Sam, K., López, C. F., Pawlett, M., Coulon, F.
17 Jan 2024,
Research output: Chapter (peer-reviewed)
2023
Towards a framework for mangrove restoration and conservation in Nigeria
Sam, K., Zabbey, N., Gbaa, N. D., Ezurike, J. C., Okoro, C. m.
15 Dec 2023, In: Regional Studies in Marine Science . 66, 12p., 103154
Research output: Article
Mangrove biodiversity conservation in Nigeria: a holistic approach to ecosystem resilience
Onyena, A. P., Sam, K. S.
22 Nov 2023,
Research output: Conference contribution
Challenges and opportunities for low-carbon remediation in the Niger Delta: towards sustainable environmental management
Azuazu, I. N., Sam, K., Campo, P., Coulon, F.
1 Nov 2023, In: Science of the Total Environment. 900, 16p., 165739
Research output: Article