Onyinyechi Duru

I am a dedicated doctoral student with a robust background in Applied Sciences and Management, seeking to contribute to the advancement of sustainable practices and environmental management and corporate governance through interdisciplinary research, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving.

PhD Thesis - Perceptions, Global Scope, And Governance Implications of Micro-Plastics Pollution from Disposable Face Masks - Toronto Metropolitan University - ON

• Prepared A Research Proposal Ratified by Academic Advisor
• Submitted An Ethics Application for Stakeholder Perception Survey for Approval
• Conducted A Pilot Survey, GIS Mapping and Policy Analysis

Academic Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University - ON

(2025-01)

• Assisted Prof Simmonds in the Delivery of Geo 793 And Grading of Group Assignments of Enrolled Students
• Provided Feedback to Students on Performance

Doctoral Student Researcher - Ontario Collaborative Innovation Program (OCIP) - ON

(2024-02 - 2024-04)

• Conducted Extensive Research on Market Feasibility, Chemical Safety Analysis, And Sustainable Manufacturing Process Documentation in the Development of Safe Dinnerware
• Completed A Comprehensive Scope of Work Document for the Development of Safe Dinnerware

Doctoral Research Assistant - Toronto Metropolitan University - ON

(2021-05 - 2021-07)

• Supported Professor Gore in an Ongoing Research Project
• Demonstrated Strong Writing Skills to Generate Original Correspondence and Reports
• Completed Exhaustive Research into Urban Agriculture Using Databases, Physical Records and Digital Resources
• Conducted Literature Reviews, Collated, And Analyzed Data

Research Experience - Toronto Metropolitan University - ON

(2022-05 - 2024-04)

• Conducted Extensive Literature Review on Stakeholder Perceptions on Microplastics from Food Sources And its Potential Impact on Human Health
• Prepared Research Proposal & Protocol Document, Published on the Open Science Framework (OSF)
• Conducted scoping research to gather global Evidence on the varied perceptions of relevant Stakeholders on Microplastics in Food and Its Potential Impact on Human Health Over The last two decades
• Analyzed The Results Using NVivo Software to Identify Common Themes from The Review and Documented Findings

Technical Advisor - One Health Development Initiative

(2021-01)

Student Mentor - Toronto Metropolitan University

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Tri mentoring Program TMU

PhD - Environmental Applied Science and Management - Toronto Metropolitan University

MSc - Public Health - University of Ibadan

DVM - Veterinary Medicine - University of Nigeria