Mr Cyril Effiong FHEA

Mr Cyril Effiong

School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Doctoral Researcher

Contact details

Telephone
07818156996
Email
cxe921@bham.ac.uk

Cyril is a doctoral student at the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Science (GEES), University of Birmingham, supported by the Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship. He has established collaborative networks, both locally and internationally, aimed at enhancing decision-making processes concerning climate change adaptation and the holistic management of the physical environment.

His current research endeavors revolve around studying the impacts of livelihoods and the associated risks brought about by flooding. He aims to investigate how these factors interplay with the coping mechanisms employed by individuals to mitigate vulnerability to flooding. His goal is to develop comprehensive and feasible coping strategies tailored for implementation in low-income countries. This research intends to contribute significantly to the field, promoting inclusivity and resilience within communities affected by flooding.

Beyond his academic pursuits, Cyril actively engages in peer review editing for research in climate change, livelihoods, and loss and damage. Recently, he assumed a role as a teaching assistant in GEES where he support teaching, seminar, giving constructive feedback to student assessment . Cyril's interests span various hobbies, including reading, football, traveling, and cultivating meaningful interpersonal relationships.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science, The Role of Insurance Firms in Housing Delivery in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, University of Uyo
  • Master of Planning, Vulnerability of Coastal Communities to Climate Change; A Case Study of Ayadehe, Itu Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, University of Ibadan

Research

  • Adapting to Environmental and Energy Uncertainties research group (AEEU)
  • Developing a mixed methodology that spans both human and Physical Geography to assess livelihood vulnerability in Floodplains. 
  • Analysising the relationship between historical hydrology data and participartory research method.
  • Exploring critical assessment rooted in physical planning and covers topic around Housing Satisfaction, Waste Management, Climate Change and Environmental Pollution.

Publications

1. Air Pollution and Solid Waste: Promoting Green and Resilient Recovery in Nigeria (2024)
Effiong, C., Kanu, E., Dhesi, S., Kuznetsova, I., Mahmoud, S. M., Al-Dadah, R. & Aziz, A. N., 14 Feb 2024, Building Resilient and Healthy Cities: A Guide to Environmental Sustainability and Well-being. Pisello, A. L., Pigliautile, I., Lau, S. S. Y. & Clark, N. M. (eds.). 1 ed. Switzerland : Springer, Vol. 1. p. 31-43 13 p. (Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation).

2. Exploring loss and damage from climate change and global perspectives that influence response mechanism in vulnerable communities (2024)
Effiong, C. J., Musa Wakawa Zenna, J., Hannah, D. & Sugden, F., 31 Jan 2024, In: Sustainable Environment. 10, 1, 19 p., 2299549.

3. Land use planning and climate change adaptation in river-dependent communities in Nigeria (2024)
Effiong, C., Ngang, E. N. & Ekott, I., 1 Mar 2024, In: Environmental Development. 49, 100970.

4. Land Policy and Nature-Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation Strategies in Nigeria (2023)
Effiong, C., 5 Sept 2023, (Unpublished) Uk-Ireland Planning Research Conference. 4-6th September, 2023. Glasgow, United Kingdom . 67 p

5. River based livelihood in a changing environment: a case study of the Niger river in Nigeria (2022)
Effiong, C., Hannah, D. & Sugden, F., 12 Sept 2022.

6. Conversion of mixed waste of wood and plastic to clean fuels using pyrolysis in Nigeria -numerical study (2021)
Aziz, A. N., Mahmoud, S. M., Al-Dadah, R., Dhesi, S., Kuznetsova, I., Effiong, C. & Kanu, E., 31 Aug 2021, Conference Proceedings Proceedings of the 7th World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering (MCM’21). Avestia Publishing, 6 p. HTFF 135. (Proceedings of the World Congress on Mechanical, Chemical, and Material Engineering).

7. Assessment of Students’ Housing in the University of Uyo, Nigeria (2020)
Effiong, C., 29 Feb 2020, In: International Journal of Innovative Research and Development.