Elvis Okoffo

Dr. Elvis Okoffo is a Research Fellow at the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) within the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences at The University of Queensland, Australia. His research is centered on developing innovative analytical methods to characterize and monitor environmental and human exposures associated with plastics.

His educational background includes a Bachelor (Honours) from University for Development Studies, a Masters (Research) from University of Ghana, and a Doctor of Philosophy from The University of Queensland completed in 2021.

Dr. Okoffo has pioneered novel sampling approaches and analytical techniques for the rapid screening and monitoring of various types of plastics, including microplastics, nanoplastics, and biodegradable plastics in environmental samples such as drinking water, wastewater, biosolids, seafood, marine water and sediments, compost, food, and road dust. His research leverages cutting-edge technologies including pressurised liquid extraction, ultrafiltration, and pyrolysis gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on methodological development for plastic quantification, environmental fate studies across diverse matrices (water, sediments, biota), and investigations into plastic sources and pathways. His work bridges analytical chemistry, environmental science, and public health, with particular emphasis on developing robust, standardized methods for plastic detection and quantification.

Dr. Okoffo is actively involved in research supervision, currently serving as Associate Advisor for six PhD students working on various aspects of plastic pollution analysis and mitigation. His research is supported by multiple grants including projects funded by Central Queensland University, Minderoo Foundation Limited, and the Australian Academy of Science.

He leads research within the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address plastic pollution challenges through innovative analytical approaches and environmental monitoring strategies.