MARY ONYINYECHI DAPPA

Environmental Management graduate with strong interest in environmental governance and sustainable development in resource-dependent regions. My academic work examines environmental management challenges associated with oil extraction in the Niger Delta and the institutional frameworks shaping environmental outcomes in oil-producing communities.

MSc Environmental Management
Brunel University London, United Kingdom | 2022 - 2023

Core modules: Environmental policy, sustainability management, environmental regulation and compliance.

BSc Microbiology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria | 2012 - 2019

Foundations in environmental microbiology, laboratory practice and research methods.

Onwosi, C.O., Igbokwe, V.C., Odimba, J.N., Eke, I.E., Nwankwoala, M.O. , Iroh, I.N., & Ezeogu, L.I. (2017).
Composting technology in waste stabilisation: On the methods, challenges and future prospects.
Journal of Environmental Management (Elsevier).
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2016.12.051

(Published under maiden name)

MSc Dissertation Research
Brunel University London | 2023

Dissertation: Systems-Based Approach to the Management of Oil Spills in Nigeria

• Applied systems analysis to evaluate oil spill governance and environmentalmanagement in the Niger Delta

• Examined regulatory frameworks, environmental management practices and governance challenges associated with oil extraction
• Analysed institutional arrangements and their influence on environmental and livelihood outcomes in oil‑producing communities

Undergraduate Research Project
University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 2017

Research Project: Composting technology and sustainable waste management

• Foundations in environmental microbiology, laboratory practice and research methods
• Investigated composting technologies as sustainable waste‑management solutions
• Designed and implemented laboratory‑based and desk‑based components, leading to a peer‑reviewed publication

Private Tutor (WAEC and NECO Examination Preparation)
Port Harcourt, Nigeria | 2018

• Provided one-to-one tutoring for students preparing for National examinations, delivering structured lessons and targeted revision support.
• Successfully supported a student to pass professional examinations in one sitting through personalised academic guidance.
• Developed tailored revision strategies based on individual learning needs

Volunteer Computer Applications Teacher
Oro‑Evo Community Primary School | 2014 - 2016

• Taught basic computer literacy and Microsoft Office applications to teachers
• Supported staff in adopting digital tools for lesson preparation, record keeping and communication
• Improved digital confidence among teaching staff

• Led group research projects and seminar presentations during MSc studies at Brunel University London
• Held student leadership roles during undergraduate studies at the University of Nigeria
• Coordinated seminars, outreach programmes and community engagement activities as South-South Zone Coordinator for the Susan Dennis Agbai Foundation.
• Organised youth and community‑development initiatives through local organisations in the Niger Delta

• Environmental governance
• sustainable development in resource-dependent economies
• extractive industries and development
• socio-ecological systems
• environmental policy and regulation
• environmental justice in Niger Delta.

• Microsoft Office Suite

• Environmental data documentation

• SEO and Digital analytics tools

• Ad management Systems and optimisation

• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems - Lead Auditor Training
• Carbon Footprinting and Reporting Course - GEP Environmental
• Digital Marketing Management - Lenterex
• Agentic Workflows - Sololearn

• Member, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)

• Singing
• creative writing
• swimming