

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
Aderibigbe, D., Onyena, A. P., Sam, K., Tekeme, M. E., Uwakwe, J. C.
1 Mar 2025, In: Scientific African. 27, 17p., e02591
2024
Socio-economic baseline for oil-impacted communities in Ogoniland: towards a restoration framework in Niger Delta, Nigeria
Babatunde, B. B., Komi, G., Onyagbodor, P. O., Sam, K., Vincent-Akpu, I. F., Zabbey, N.
1 Apr 2024, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 31, 17p.
Persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in Ghanaian environment: a systematic review of food safety implications
Abdulai, P. M., Ekhator, O. C., Ezejiofor, A. N., Frazzoli, C., Frimpong, C. K., Nriagu, J., Onyena, A. P., Orisakwe, O. E., Sam, K., Udom, G. J.
16 Mar 2024, In: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 196, 32p., 376
Recent developments and prospects of sustainable remediation treatments for major contaminants in soil: a review
Coulon, F., De Gisi, S., Labianca, C., Lee, H., Notarnicola, M., Sam, K.
20 Feb 2024, In: Science of the Total Environment. 912, 168769
Mining from the pipeline: Artisanal oil refining as a consequence of failed CSR policies in the Niger Delta
Oladejo, A. O., Pegg, S., Sam, K.
1 Feb 2024, In: Journal of Environmental Management. 352, 9p., 120038
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.
2023
Water quality evaluation using water quality index and pollution model in selected communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Erieegha, O. J., Eze, F., Onyena, A. P., Sam, K. S.
30 Jun 2023, In: African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 17, 6, p. 118-134