Prof Nwankwoala, H. O.

Experience & Activities

Professor Hycienth Ogunka Nwankwoala is a distinguished Nigerian geoscientist specializing in Environmental and Applied Hydrogeology. He currently serves as a full Professor in the Department of Geology at Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. With a Ph.D. in Applied Hydrogeology from the University of Port Harcourt, an M.Phil in Environmental Management from Rivers State University of Science and Technology, and a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Port Harcourt, his academic foundation is robust.

Professor Nwankwoala’s research encompasses groundwater quality assessment, hydrogeochemical modeling, environmental geochemistry, and geotechnical investigations. He has authored over 290 publications, amassing more than 2,500 citations, reflecting his significant contributions to geoscience. His work is particularly influential in the Niger Delta region, focusing on coastal aquifer management and environmental risk assessment.

Beyond academia, he has provided consultancy services to various geoscientific and environmental firms and has been involved in numerous Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs). Notably, he served as Nigeria’s Lead Groundwater Expert for UNESCO’s Transboundary Water Assessment Programme (TWAP) in West and Central Africa.

Professor Nwankwoala is an active member of several professional bodies, including the International Association of Hydrogeologists (IAH), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), and the International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS). His dedication to environmental sustainability and water resource management continues to impact both national and international geoscientific communities.