Sylvia Egbom

Environmental Health Scientist | GIS & Geospatial Epidemiology Specialist

Dr. Sylvia Ezinne Egbom is a distinguished researcher and lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), specializing at the intersection of Environmental Health and Geospatial Intelligence. With a robust academic foundation in Parasitology and Entomology, Dr. Egbom has dedicated her career to mapping the complexities of infectious diseases and environmental sustainability.

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Core Expertise & Impact

Dr. Egbom’s work leverages Geospatial Epidemiology to tackle "Infectious Diseases of Poverty" (IDP). Her research provides critical spatial insights into disease surveillance, enabling more targeted and effective public health interventions.

Spatial Analysis: Utilizing GIS to monitor and predict disease outbreaks.
Environmental Sustainability: Expert in Sustainable Social Standards and SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).
Implementation Research: Trained by the World Health Organization (WHO) in translating research into actionable health policies.

Academic & Professional Credentials

Ph.D. & M.Sc. in Environmental Parasitology – University of Port Harcourt
B.Sc. (Hons) in Parasitology and Entomology – Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Advanced Certificate in Sustainable Social Standards – CE-sPESS, FUTO
Active Candidate: M.Sc. in Sustainable Environmental Studies (CE-sPESS) (Geographic and Environmental Information Systems)

Professional Affiliations

Dr. Egbom is a recognized voice in the scientific community, holding active memberships in:

mGEOSON: Geoinformation Society of Nigeria
mPPSN: Parasitology and Public Health Society of Nigeria
mEHSAN: Environmental Health Society of Nigeria

"My mission is to bridge the gap between human health and environmental data, creating equitable, thriving communities through spatial innovation."

Research Interests

Geospatial Epidemiology | Disease Surveillance | Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) | Environmental Health Mapping