Nkweauseh Reginald Longfor

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Nkweauseh Reginald Longfor, an advocate for inclusive sustainable development, has a PhD in Environmental Studies from Sophia University's Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies in Tokyo, Japan. His academic contributions include published articles in prestigious journals, primarily focusing on the convergence of science, technology, the environment, and their social impact. Longfor's work underscores the potential of sustainability and innovation in driving positive transformations within emerging economies. He is particularly interested in sustainability transition, waste management, industrial ecology, the circular economy, and urban sustainability.

His current research focuses on the energy transition using biomass waste in Cameroon, a study that examines the obstacles policymakers face during the waste-to-energy transition. His research initiatives also expose the untapped potential of waste-to-energy utilisation in Sub-Saharan Africa and assess these countries' readiness for a transition to a circular economy. Prior to joining Sophia University, Longfor earned his Master's degree from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) in Japan, where he received the best thesis award. Longfor is passionate about sustainability and believes in the transformative power of science and technology in creating a more sustainable future. He is dedicated to leveraging his expertise to effect positive global change.

Experience

  • 2025–present
    Assistant Professor, Sophia University

Education

  • 2024 
    Sophia University, PhD
  • 2021 
    Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, MSc
  • 2015 
    University of Buea, B.Tech

Publications

  • 2024
    Harnessing Biomass Waste-to-Energy for Sustainable Electricity Generation: Prospects, Viability, and Policy implications for Low-Carbon Urban Development, Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
  • 2023
    A techno-economic review on biomass waste-to-energy potential in Cameroon, Environmental Research Letters
  • 2023
    Scientometric trends and knowledge gaps of zero-Emission Campuses, Sustainability (MDPI)
  • 2023
    Mitigating Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Municipal Solid Waste in Sub-Saharan Africa via Sustainable waste management: An Economic Benefit Assessment, Resources, Conservation, and Recycling Advances

Grants and Contracts

  • 2023
    Marketing Technology (MARTECH) for Customer Behavioral Transformation to Rapidly Reduce Food Waste
    Role:
    Co-Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Mirai 2.0 Seed Fund
  • 2020
    Trial of sustainable software applications and services to solve Cameroon's blood donation problem
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    Reijiro Hattori Africa Fund

Professional Memberships

  • Biogas Forum - ALFA Engagement Platform
  • Systems Dynamics Society
  • Sustainability Transitions Research Network (STRN)
  • Network of Early Career Researchers in Sustainability Transitions (NEST)
  • African Circular Economy Network (ACEN)

Contact Nkweauseh for

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  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision