Victoria O. Emelu, PhD

Experience & Activities

Victoria O. Emelu, PhD is a dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in project management, operations leadership, and disaster risk management. She currently serves as the General Manager at Integrated Corrosion Science Company Limited, Port Harcourt, where she oversees Cathodic Protection design, installation, maintenance, and corrosion monitoring operations. With a strong background in operational efficiency, budget administration, and staff development, Victoria has played a key role in mentoring teams and driving strategic growth.

She holds a PhD and MSc in Disaster Risk Management and Development Studies from the University of Port Harcourt, and a BSc in Physiology/Pharmacology from the University of Calabar. Her academic research has centered on disaster risk, oil and gas pipeline vandalization, and environmental pollution — subjects on which she has published widely in reputable journals.

Victoria’s professional journey also includes experience as a Health/Environmental Officer at Danalec Limited and a Laboratory Technologist at Josef Ross & Co. Limited. She is certified in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), HSE, corrosion control, workplace mediation, and emergency response, and actively participates in professional development programs.

A strong leader and independent decision-maker, Victoria combines technical expertise with a passion for research, sustainability, and community resilience. Victoria continues to contribute to the fields of disaster risk management, environmental sustainability, and industrial safety, striving for excellence and innovation in every endeavor.