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Dr Irekpitan Okukpon

Last modified: October 1, 2025
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Assistant Professor/Director of Research and Postgraduate Research Admissions Lead, School of Law
University of Bradford

i.okukpon@bradford.ac.uk

About


The sector(s) I work in: Academic

bradford.ac.uk


Professional qualifications:

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 Bradford


About 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



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