Dr Irekpitan Okukpon
Last modified: October 1, 2025
About
Member, African Society of International Law;
Member, Society of Legal Scholars;
Member, International Law Association-Nigeria;
Member, African Circular Economy Network (ACEN)
Fellow, UK Higher Education Academy
About the organisation(s) I've worked for
Organisation name:
University of BradfordAbout my experience and expertise
Personal statement:
I am an experienced researcher and teacher, with 15 years experience and over 38 publications (book chapters, journals, monographs, etc.)
My expertise in wider international environmental law includes research on the right to a healthy environment, e-waste/plastic waste governance and sustainable development.
My current research focuses on inclusive waste governance, and the role of non-State actors in business, human rights and the environment. I am also well-versed in the development of Academic/Training Curricula/Courses; management of international research projects (having worked as Research/Team Lead on six international donor-led research projects within the past few years) and production of research reports.
Key topic areas of research or interest:
- Electronic Waste/Plastic Waste & the Circular Economy
- Wider International Environmental Law
- Business and Human Rights
Collaboration opportunities:
Interested in collaborating on Research Projects, open to Consultancies in the subject areas specified
