Scholars
Fidelis Chinazor Okorie
Imo State University Owerri
Based in
Nigeria
Africa
Dr. Fidelis Chinazor Okorie is a research scientist, senior lecturer, and field project manager with expertise in environmental management and sustainable development. With a PhD in Environmental Management and over a decade of experience in research, teaching, and community-based projects, he has led and contributed to studies on climate change, agricultural sustainability, and environmental systems, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.
He has a strong track record in project coordination, data-driven research, and capacity building, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and real-world environmental challenges. As Founder and Chairman of FC Retail Stores, he also demonstrates entrepreneurial leadership and community engagement.
Dr. Okorie is committed to advancing sustainable environmental solutions through interdisciplinary research and global collaboration, and is actively seeking opportunities to contribute to academia, industry, and international development initiatives across Canada, the United States, Europe, and Australia.
Country(ies) of Specialty
NigeriaFocus areas of expertise
Climate policy and politics Communications research Scientific assessments AgricultureHow to Connect
Publications
Articles
Okorie, F.C., Donner, R., Oduaro I.J and Eslamian, S. (2025). Assessing the Influence of Southern Oscillation Index on Rainfall Variability in Southeast Region of Nigeria. In S. Eslamian & F Eslamian (Eds), Handbook of nature-based drought solutions (Chapter 31) – Elsevier, pp.683 – 694.
Doi: – https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-29993-3.00032-1
Amaefule, M.O and Okorie, F.C (2022) “Challenges of Agricultural Adaptation to Climate change: Case Study of Adamawa State”. Imo State University Community Development Studies International Journal of Development (IMSUCDS-IJD 2022), Volume 5, 2022, pp 1-14,https:// www.imsucds-ijd.com
Okorie, Fidelis & Saeid Eslamian, (2021): Analysis of Impacts of Rainfall Variability on Rainwater Harvesting in Orlu Area, Imo State Nigeria, Handbook of Water Harvesting and Conservation: Case Studies and Application Examples. Edited by Saeid Eslamian & Faezeh Eslamian (2021), Wiley Publishing 30 April 2021. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119776017Ch11 xml,
Okorie, F. C., Njoku, J. D., Onweremadu, E. U. and Iwuji, M.C.(2020): Physico-Chemical Soil Properties and Their Correlations with Maize and Cassava Production in Ebonyi,Nigeria,American Journal of Climate Change, 9,34-51.
https://doi.org/10.4236/ajcc.2020.91004
Okorie, F. C., Chinyere, C.- N, Ifeanyi, J. O. and Lazarus, C. (2020): Geospatial Analysis of Soil Properties and Their Effects on Maize and Cassava Production in Ohaji/Egbma Imo State, Nigeria, Open Access Library Journal, 7: e6259. April, 24 2020, Pp 1-16. https://doi.org/10.4236/oalib.110625