OKORO, Onyekwere Joseph hails from Obuegu Onuaviankwo, Okposi-Okwu in Ohaozara LGA of Ebonyi state, Nigeria.

Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology and Master’s degree (M.Sc) in Entomology in 2008 and 2015 respectively, both from the department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

A fast learner and team player with high level of tenacity and has the ability to work with minimal supervision. Believes in exploring the environment to better the life and living conditions of mankind.

Currently a doctorate degree (PhD) student, under the mentorship of Professor Marie Harder in the department of Environmental Science & Management, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.

Research areas of interest include; General Zoology, Entomology & Environmental Biology (assessment of natural water quality using aquatic macroinvertebrates as pollution indicators), Environmental Science (waste management, wastewater treatment, environmental assessment and environmental health)