Stanley O Nwankpa

Dr. Stanley O. Nwankpa is Lecturer in Sociology at Queen Margaret University, specializing in sustainable development challenges in developing economies. His research examines municipal waste management systems, sanitation infrastructure, and environmental sustainability practices.

Nwankpa's PhD research employed post-normal science approaches to investigate waste management systems in Aba, Nigeria, analyzing stakeholder engagement and systemic barriers to sustainable practices. His work advocates for locally sensitive waste management solutions that integrate informal waste workers.

Professional background spans environmental protection, entrepreneurship, and chemistry education. Current work focuses on adapting waste management strategies to development contexts through community-centered approaches.