Innovative Approaches in Environmental Health Management

Edited by:   Sylvester Chibueze Izah, Matthew Chidozie Ogwu
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication:   Switzerland
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 155mm, 
ISBN:   9783031819650
ISBN 10:   3031819659
Series:   Environmental Science and Engineering
Pages:   352
Publication Date:   26 March 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Dr. Sylvester Izah is a distinguished faculty member at Bayelsa Medical University in Yenagoa, Nigeria. Dr. Izah holds dual Ph.D. in Public Health, and Applied Microbiology and Environmental Health, an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology, and a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Niger Delta University, Nigeria. In addition to his teaching role, he holds the position of Assistant Director of Academic Planning, Research, and Innovations at the university. Dr. Izah is a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in Nigeria. His expertise spans various disciplines, and he has a particular focus on Sustainable Human-Environmental Health Interactions. This broad area of study involves the assessment and management of air, soil, and water quality, as well as toxicology, hygiene, sanitation, food science, waste management, biodiversity, and sustainability. Dr. Izah's academic prowess is highlighted by an impressive research and publication portfolio, which includes more than 300 peer-reviewed publications. His work extends to the publication of edited books with renowned publishers such as Springer and Elsevier, contributions to book chapters in publications by Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor and Francis, as well as numerous journal articles.   Dr. Matthew Chidozie Ogwu is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Ecology and Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University, USA. He is an interdisciplinary academic with transdisciplinary skills and diverse convergence research interests (One Health and Eco Health) pertinent to the assessment of coupled human and natural as well as socio-ecological systems and has numerous awards, research grants, and scholarships to his name. Dr. Ogwu serves on the board of and as a reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals. He continues to volunteer his time and skills to promote sustainable development.