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Biography
Chijioke joined Northampton Business School in August 2014 with extensive teaching experience and management consultancy roles with Development Charities (NGOs). He has given invited seminars and talks, and also presented at national and international conferences. In addition, he has reviewed prestigious academic journals (e.g., Journal of Business Ethics, Sustainability, Transportation Research, International Journal of Inclusive Education etc.) and has extensive experience supervising and examining doctoral candidates
Research Interests
Chijioke’s research interests are in the broad areas of Individual and Business Sustainability. Within these broad perspectives, he focuses on exploring the ethical, social and psychological dimensions of sustainable practices and lifestyle at individual and business organizational levels. His methodological approach is interdisciplinary and qualitative, and gravitates towards strategic design and discussions of new means of reconciling common good values, particularly those bordering on sustainable lifestyles and Social Responsibility, with the enhancement of positive behavior change at the individual and/or corporate level.
Supervision
- Mid-Sized Businesses and the challenges of growth: Implications for the Theory of Administrative Behaviour and management education (PhD) (COMPLETED) - James Blackmore-Wright
- Understanding Owner-manager Environmental Responsibility in Plastic Sachet Water Manufacturing SMEs in Nigeria (PhD) - Chijioke Opia
- Exploring the Attributes and Approaches to Sustainable Leadership Behaviours in Construction Firms Located in the UK: A Qualitative Study (PhD) - Toyin-Ann Yerifor
- Assessment of Somaliland Higher Education Institutions' Internal Quality Assurance in Somalia (DBA) Osman Hussein Warsama
- The impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on sustainable development: an assessment of the electricity supply industry (ESI) corporations in Namibia (DBA) - Ms Salmi Watyako Tuyambeka Mvula
- Understanding gender variations in sensemaking of social responsibility amongst SME owner-managers - empirical evidence from Nigeria (PhD) - Anastasia Adogah
- Raising Awareness of Cybersecurity Management in Nigeria through intelligent systems (PhD) - Mercy Ejura Dapel
Doctoral Examination
- Bureaucratic Governance and Employee Performance: The Case of the Nigerian Federal Service, (PhD) Othman Usman, University of Manchester. 2023
- Conceptualisation of Air Cargo Sector Development to Enhance the Success of Oman’s Logistics Vision 2040 (DBA), Mr Khalid Al Balushi, University of Northampton. 2022
- Development of Sustainability Framework for the Gold Mining Industry in Myanmar (DBA), Thiha Zaw Lynn, University of Northampton. 2023
- Critical Evaluation of the Effects of the Current Bonus and Merits Policy on the Employees’ Pay Satisfaction: Reference to Two Domestic Oil and Gas Service Companies in Qatar (DBA), Mr Othman Alyafei, University of Northampton. 2023
- The Role of Community Influences on Socially Responsible Activity within SMEs (PhD), Mrs Louise Atkinson, University of Northampton. 2022
- A Multi-Dimensional Evaluative Framework for Examining Project Reputation within the Construction Industry: Contractors' Perspective, (PhD) Oladimeji A. Olawale, University of West of England. 2023
Teaching Interests
- Social Responsibility of Business
- Business in Society
- Sustainability (Strategy and Management)
- Strategic Management
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Lund University
Bachelor, Pontificia Università Urbaniana
PhD, Royal Holloway University of London
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Holistic Mulch Project
Laryea, E. (CoPI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Sarwar, D. (CoPI), Omoloso, S. (CoPI), Uba, C. (CoPI) & Amajuoyi, B. (CoI)
5/07/23 → 4/07/25
Project: Research › UK Government
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The Food Industry Challenge Hub (Phase 3 - FRESHPPACT R&D Hub)
Laryea, E. (CoPI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Omoloso, S. (CoPI), Sarwar, D. (CoPI) & Uba, C. (CoPI)
12/06/23 → 31/03/26
Project: Research › UK Government
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Assessing Market Potential for Fruit-Waste Ingredient Products: A case of Blue Skies Ltd.
Laryea, E. (PI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Omoloso, S. (CoPI), Sarwar, D. (CoPI) & Uba, C. (CoPI)
15/08/22 → 30/11/22
Project: Internal Fund › Knowledge Exchange for Better Business
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The Food Industry Challenge Hub (Phase 2 - FRESHPPACT R&D Hub)
Laryea, E. (PI), Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Omoloso, S. (PI), Uba, C. (PI), Sarwar, D. (PI) & Pryce, A. (PI)
3/05/22 → 3/05/23
Project: Research › Contract Research with other (non-SME) commercial businesses
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Understanding the social impact of the Blue Skies Model – Research Project Funding Proposal
Hosseinian Far, A. (PI), Pryce, A. (PI), Omoloso, S. (PI), Gherman, T. (PI), Uba, C. (PI), Laryea, E. (PI), Logan, D. (CoI), Hazenberg, R. (CoI) & Omoloso, S. (CoI)
1/11/21 → 31/01/22
Project: Enterprise › Consultancy with SMEs
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Addressing Climate Change Together: a systems’ thinking and stakeholder focused intervention perspective to engaging small businesses (SMEs) on Carbon Emissions Reduction and Net Zero Schemes
Mensah, C., Uba, C. D., Laryea, E., Hosseinian-Far, A., Sarwar, D. & Omoloso, S., 26 Apr 2024, (Accepted/In press) Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices: CA Roadmap for Transformation. Hosseinian-Far, A., Laryea, E., Sarwar, D., Omoloso, S. & Uba, C. (eds.). Springer, 13 p.Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices: A Roadmap for Transformation
Hosseinian-Far, A. (Editor), Laryea, E. (Editor), Omoloso, S. (Editor), Sarwar, D. (Editor) & Uba, C. D. (Editor), 26 Apr 2024, (Accepted/In press) Springer. 208 p. (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Macro Impacts of Plastic Pollution on Communities in Ghana
Hosseinian-Far, A., Laryea, E., Uba, C. D., Sarwar, D., Derrick, S. & Omoloso, S., 21 Apr 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Cambridge Prisms: Plastics. 12 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › peer-review
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United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME) Report 2024
Jones, K., Khangura, D., Omoloso, S., Uba, C. D., Field, G. & Borley-Russell, A., 20 Dec 2024, University of Northampton. 139 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report
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Value Added Products from Fruit Waste: A Systematic Review
Laryea, E., Omoloso, S., Sarwar, D., Uba, C. D. & Hosseinian-Far, A., 20 Sept 2024, Contemporary Sustainable Organisational Practices: CA Roadmap for Transformation. Hosseinian-Far, A., Laryea, E., Sarwar, D., Omoloso, S. & Uba, C. (eds.). Springer, p. 137-147 11 p. (CSR, Sustainability, Ethics & Governance).Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Chapter › peer-review
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Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Cybersecurity Management
Dapel, M., Asante, M., Uba, C. D. & Opoku Agyeman, M., 3 Jan 2023, Cybersecurity in the Age of Smart Societies. Cham: Springer, p. 241-255 15 p. (Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications).Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Conference Contribution › peer-review
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How new UK immigration rules will separate more international students from their families
Uba, C. D. & Olumba, E., 22 Jun 2023, The Conversation.Research output: Contribution to Specialist Publication › Bulletin/Magazine
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A Survey on Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Cybersecurity Management
Dapel, M., Opoku Agyeman, M., Uba, C. D. & Asante, M., 13 Nov 2022, CYBER 2022, The Seventh International Conference on Cyber-Technologies and Cyber-Systems: ThinkMind Digital Library. JOURNAL, I. (ed.). 7 ed. Conference, p. 45-55 11 p. cyber_2022_1_80_80043Research output: Contribution to Book/Report › Conference Contribution › peer-review
Open Access
Datasets
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Dataset for Social responsibility in micro businesses in an African context: towards a theoretical understanding
Uba, C. (Creator), University of Northampton, 23 Aug 2022
DOI: 10.24339/251f24c0-8e28-4cdf-b24c-92d53927fe9c
Dataset
Activities
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Launch of a Plastic Alternatives Adoption Policy Blueprint in Ghana
Omoloso, S. (Creator) & Uba, C. (Creator)
10 Apr 2025Activity: Further Knowledge Exchange Activity › Industry Engagement › Knowledge Exchange
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Knowledge Exchange Delivery to the Volta River Authority On Effective Plastic Waste Management Practices
Laryea, E. (Consultant), Omoloso, S. (Consultant), Uba, C. (Consultant), Sarwar, D. (Consultant) & Hosseinian Far, A. (Consultant)
14 Mar 2024Activity: Further Knowledge Exchange Activity › Consultancy › Knowledge Exchange
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Sustainable Business Practices: Spotlight on the role of microbusiness and thoughts on research direction
Uba, C. (Author)
16 May 2024Activity: Academic Talks or Presentations › Keynote › Research
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Knowledge Exchange Delivery to the Volta River Authority On Social Impact Measurement Practices & Methods
Laryea, E. (Consultant), Uba, C. (Consultant), Omoloso, S. (Consultant), Sarwar, D. (Consultant) & Hosseinian-Far, A. (Consultant)
14 Mar 2024Activity: Further Knowledge Exchange Activity › Consultancy › Knowledge Exchange
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Plastic Pollution in Ghana - Policy Discussion & Recommendations
Laryea, E. (Consultant), Omoloso, S. (Consultant), Uba, C. (Consultant), Sarwar, D. (Consultant) & Hosseinian-Far, A. (Consultant)
20 Mar 2024 → 21 Mar 2024Activity: Further Knowledge Exchange Activity › Industry Engagement › Knowledge Exchange
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UON Sustainability Summit
Laryea, E. (Chair), Sarwar, D. (Member of programme committee), Omoloso, S. (Member of programme committee), Hosseinian Far, A. (Member of programme committee), Uba, C. (Member of programme committee) & Vanger, E. (Member of programme committee)
20 May 2024 → 21 May 2024Activity: Organising a conference or workshop › Research
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ESRC Festival of Social Science (FOSS)
Uba, C. (Academic), Hossenian-Far, A. (Academic), Ndudi-Okoro, K. (Academic), Omoloso, S. (Academic) & Laryea, E. (Academic)
1 Nov 2024Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Exhibition › Knowledge Exchange
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Knowledge Exchange Delivery to the Volta River Authority On Net Zero & Decarbonisation
Laryea, E. (Consultant), Omoloso, S. (Consultant), Sarwar, D. (Consultant), Uba, C. (Consultant) & Hosseinian-Far, A. (Consultant)
14 Mar 2024Activity: Further Knowledge Exchange Activity › Consultancy › Knowledge Exchange
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Press/Media
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Countdown underway to University of Northampton’s 2025 Sustainability Summit
16/04/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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NNBN Backs Sustainability Drive as University of Northampton Prepares for 2025 Summit
16/04/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
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University of Northampton holds stakeholder discussion on how to address plastic waste menace in Ghana
Laryea, E., Omoloso, S., Hosseinian Far, A., Sarwar, D. & Uba, C.
3/03/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media
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FRESHPPACT Q&A Webinar
Hosseinian Far, A., Omoloso, S., Sarwar, D., Uba, C., Laryea, E. & Derrik, S.
5/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media