Name
Dr. Joel Efiong
DepartmentEnvironmental Resource Management
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout Dr. Joel Efiong
Joel Efiong holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Masters in Environmental Resource Planning and Management and a doctorate in Hydro-geomorphology from the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. He holds another masters in Geographical Information Systems from University of Leicester, England, UK. He teaches research methods, statistics, hydrology & water resources management, geomorphology, geographical information systems (GIS) and remote sensing (RS) to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His research interest is in geomorphometry, environmental management and spatial analytic (GIS & RS). He is honest, smart and pious. He is a Tent-making minister with the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria. He loves reading and preaching.
| S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Presbyterian Primary School, Idere, Odukpani Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1978 | 1984 delete_forever | |
| S.S.S.C | School of Arts and Science, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria | 1988 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc (Geology) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 1994 | 1998 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc (Environmental Resource Planning and Management) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2002 | 2004 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D (Geography and Regional Planning) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria | 2005 | 2010 delete_forever | |
| M.Sc (Geographical Information Systems, GIS) | University of Leicester, England, United Kingdom | 2013 | 2014 delete_forever |
| S/N | Publication |
|---|---|
| Ebin, O. I., Efiong, J. & Odunsi, R. E. (2019). Geo-spatial analysis of the occurrence of water borne diseases across Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 10 (8), 678-695. | |
| Efiong, J. & Ushie, J. O. (2019). Projected impact of sea level rise on Nigeria’s coastal city of Calabar in Cross River State. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change, 9(10): 535-548. | |
| Efiong, J. (2019). GIS-based network analysis for optimisation of public facilities closure: a study on libraries in Leicestershire, United Kingdom. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, 23(3), 1-18. | |
| Uzoezie, A. D., Efiong, J., Offiong, V. E., Njoku, C. G. & Itu, P. C. (2018). Geospatial approach for site suitability assessment of plastic waste collection points in the University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. World Environment Journal, 2(1), 31-40. | |
| Efiong, J. & Inah, E. O. (2018). Variations in the use and re-use of plastic water bottles among socio-economic groups: An example from Calabar municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. World Environment Journal, 2(1), 107-115. | |
| Efiong, J., Ephraim, T. E. & Ama, A. E. (2018). An evaluation of potable water demand and supply in Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria. Multi-disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 7(1), 84 -96. | |
| Njoku, C. G., Efiong, J., Uzoezie, A. C., Okeniyi, F. O. & Alagbe, A. O. (2018). A GIS Multi-Criteria Evaluation for Flood Risk-Vulnerability Mapping of Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, 15(2), 1-17. | |
| Efiong, J. (2018). Drainage in Nigeria. In: Ubong E. Harrison, Edet J. Udoh and Samuel R. Osu (Eds.), Understanding the Nigerian Environment [81-88]. Uyo: Nucleusmark Development Institute. | |
| Efiong, J. & Uzoezie, A. D. (2017). Increased paved surfaces as major factor of urban flooding in humid tropics: An example from Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. World Environment Journal, 1(1), 45-57. | |
| Efiong, J., Digha, O. N. & Asouzu, O. E. (2016). Spatial analysis of land surface-vegetation relationship in mountainous areas of the tropics using SRTM-3 DEM. Journal of Geography and Geology, 8(2), 59-75. | |
| Efiong, J., Efiong, E. J. & Ogba, A. O. (2016). The distribution of automated teller machine (ATM) in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Scholars Journal of Economics, Business and Management, 3(7), 347-359. | |
| Efiong J, Digha, O. N. & Ochiche, C. A. (2016). Spatial Dependency in the Voting Pattern of the 2015 Nigeria’s Presidential Election. Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, 4(11), 1399-1410. | |
| Azouzu, O. E. &. Efiong, J. (2015). Implication of open dumpsites on groundwater quality in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of Geography, Environment and earth Science International, 2(3), 117-125. | |
| Efiong, J., Eze, E. B., Digha, O. N. & Asouzu, O. E. (2015). A GIS-based land surface parameterization of Obudu Mountain region using SRTM-3 DEM. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 1(10), 34-44. | |
| Eni, D. I., Efiong, J. & Upla, J. I. (2013). The influence of aquifer depth on microbial parameters of borehole water in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology, 2(2), 286-299. | |
| Amuyou, U. A., Eze, E. B., Essoka, P. A., Efiong, J. & Egbai, O.O. (2013). Spatial variability of soil properties in the Obudu Mountain Region of Southeastern Nigeria. International Journal of Humanities, and Social Sciences, 3(15), 145-149. | |
| Ekpoh, I. J., Inah, E. O. & Efiong, J. (2012). The impact of human activities on Lokpoi stream in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River Sate, Nigeria. Multi-disciplinary Journal of Research and Development Perspectives, 1(1), 123-141. | |
| Efiong, J. (2011). Changing Pattern of Land Use in the Calabar River Catchment, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of sustainable Development, 4(1), 92-102. | |
| Efiong, J. (2011). Effect of Land Use on Water Discharge in Humid Regions: An Example from Southern Nigeria. Global Journal of Social Sciences, 10 (1 & 2), 53-62. | |
| Efiong, J. & Eni, D. I (2011). Effect of Drainage Morphometry on Discharge in the Calabar River basin. Journal of Social Sciences and Development. Nigerian Journal of Social Development Issues, 8(1), 12-30. | |
| Eni, D. I. & Efiong, J. (2011). Seasonal variations in hydrochemical parameters of groundwater in Calabar South, Cross River State, Nigeria. British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, 3(1), 85- 97. | |
| Eze, E. B. &. Efiong, J. (2010). Morphometric Parameters of the Calabar River Basin: Implication for Hydrological Processes. Journal of Geography and Geology, 2 (1), 18 – 26. | |
| Efiong, J. & Eze, E. B. (2004). Effluent discharge and pollution of Field 20 Stream by a Rubber Factory in Odukpani, Cross River State. African Journal of Educational studies in Mathematical Studies and Sciences, 4(1), 79-90. |
warning No Result For Grants Received.
| S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th International Conference of Nigeria Association of hydrological Sciences (NAHS), held at University of Abuja, Abuja, Book of proceedings pages 99 – 105. | Inah, E. O. &. Efiong, J. (2017). Assessment of surface water quality in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. | 2017-10-17 | 2017-10-20 | |
| 8th International Conference of Nigeria Association of hydrological Sciences (NAHS), held at University of Abuja, Abuja | Efiong, J. & Hogan, I. S. (2017). Mapping flood risk zones in the Cross River Basin using remote sensing and geographic information systems. | 2017-10-17 | 2017-10-20 | |
| 9th International Conference of Nigeria Association of hydrological Sciences (NAHS), held at the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State | Efiong, J. & Digha, O. N. (2018). Water scarcity as major factor of herdsmen-farmers conflicts in North Central Nigeria. | 2018-10-09 | 2018-10-12 | |
| 59th Annual conference of Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG), held at University of Ibadan, Oyo State | Efiong, J. (2018). Mapping recent land cover changes in Calabar using Remote Sensing techniques. | 2018-11-04 | 2018-11-09 | |
| 59th Annual conference of Association of Nigerian Geographers (ANG), held at University of Ibadan, Oyo State | Efiong, J., Njoku, C. G., Amba, T. & Uzoezie, A. D. (2018). Wetland encroachment in Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State. | 2018-11-04 | 2018-11-09 |