Brief Biography
Dr. Victor Ndubuisi Sunday
FNCA, FCG, FGEOSON, MGISN‑USA, REM‑USA
Senior Lecturer
Department of Geography & Environmental Management
Faculty of Social Sciences
University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Email: victor.sunday@uniport.edu.ng
Phone: +234 806 390 8020
Office: Geography & Environmental Management Department,
Old Humanities/Social Sciences Building, UNIPORT
Academic & Professional Profiles
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tQGapgUAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Victor-Sunday
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-n-sunday-phd-a2352089/
Profile Summary
Dr. Victor Ndubuisi Sunday is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Geography & Environmental Management at the University of Port Harcourt with over 20 years of experience in university teaching, research, and professional geospatial practice. His expertise spans Geospatial Science, Geoinformatics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Cartography, Remote Sensing, Environmental Management, Hydrology, Water Resources, Surveying, and Community Service Learning.
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. Geoinformatics & Surveying (Geoinformatics)— University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- M.Sc. Cartography & Geoinformation Science — African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST), Ile‑Ife, Nigeria
- M.Phil. Environmental Management — Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
- B.Sc. Geography — University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1996)
Professional Certifications & Training
- Certificate in COVID‑19 Recovery Needs Assessment and Recovery Planning — Stellenbosch University International, South Africa (2020)
- Advanced Certificate in Digital Cartographic Production — African Regional Institute for Geospatial Information Science and Technology (AFRIGIST), Ile‑Ife, Nigeria (2008)
- Certificate in Drone Mapping and Surveying Application — Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Sciences (NAITES), Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria (2017)
- Certificate in Drone Surveillance and Cinematography — Nigerian Army Institute of Technology and Environmental Sciences (NAITES), Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria (2017)
- Certificate in Geospatial Intelligence (GIS) — National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Abuja, Nigeria (2010)
- Certificate in Wind Energy Information System — Energy Commission of Nigeria / Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, Abuja, Nigeria (2010)
- Professional Training in Safety and Environment — Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSH Association), Abuja, Nigeria (2014)
Areas of Specialization
- Geospatial Science & Geoinformatics
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Spatial Analysis
- Cartography & Geovisualization
- Remote Sensing & Earth Observation
- Hydrology & Water Resources Management
- Environmental Management & Impact Assessment
- Climate Change & Disaster Risk Mapping
- Surveying & Geospatial Data Acquisition
- Citizen Science, Open Mapping & Community‑Based Geospatial Systems
Teaching & Research
Dr. Sunday teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in GIS, Cartography, Remote Sensing, Hydrology, Surveying, Environmental Management, and Community Service Learning.
Research Impact & Global Engagement
Dr. Sunday’s work applies geospatial technologies to environmental monitoring, climate resilience, and disaster risk reduction through collaborations with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT‑USA), NASA GLOBE Programme, SciStarter, Microsoft, and European Union initiatives.
Selected Publications
- Sunday, V. N., Spatharioti, S. E., et al. (2024). Land pollution lookout: Engaging citizen scientists in analysing Niger Delta oil spills using satellite images.
- Sunday, V. N., Ndukwu, R. I., & Brovelli, M. A. (2022). Analysis of local and remote mappers’ open geographic data contribution to oil spill disaster response in the Niger Delta, Nigeria.
- Ubalijoro, E., Sunday, V. N., et al. (2021). Open data, distributed leadership and food security: The role of women smallholder farmers.
- Sunday, V. N., Eze, C. L., & Teme, S. C. (2016). Geo‑intelligence mapping and monitoring of potential oil‑spill disaster hotspots in the Niger Delta.
- Sunday, V. N., & Onyemachi, P. K. C. (2009). Environmental monitoring, mapping and protection of erosion sites in southeastern Nigeria.
Professional Leadership & Service
Honours & Awards
- Nigerian Cartographic Association Distinguished Merit Award — 2024
- AD Scientific Index World Scientist Recognition — 2024
- Nigerian Environmental Society Appreciation Award — 2023
- AfricanAge International Meritorious Award — 2011
- NYSC State Merit and Honour Award — Osun State, Nigeria — 1997
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, Geoinformation Society of Nigeria (FGEOSON)
- Fellow, Institute of Certified Geographers of Nigeria (FCG)
- Fellow, Nigerian Cartographic Association (FNCA)
- Fellow, Nigerian Environmental Society (FNES)
- Member, African Association of Remote Sensing of the Environment (AARSE)
- Member, Nigerian Association of Hydrological Sciences (NAHS)
- Member, Environmental Management Association of Nigeria (EMAN)
- Member, Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST)
- Member, Global Spatial Data Infrastructure Association (GSDI)
- Member, International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) Working Group on Openness in Geospatial Science and Remote Sensing
- Member, GLOBE International STEM Network (GISN), USA
- Registered Environmental Manager (REM), National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP), USA
Community Engagement
Dr. Sunday actively promotes community‑based environmental service, geospatial capacity development, student mentorship, mapathons, citizen science initiatives, and participatory mapping projects that support climate resilience and sustainable development across Nigeria and beyond.
