Mr. Ubong Bernard Essien is an environmental professional with a strong academic foundation and extensive applied experience in environmental management, toxicology, and petroleum-related risk assessment. His training and career focus on integrating health, safety, and environmental (HSE) principles within high-risk industrial and oil & gas settings, ensuring that operations align with regulatory and sustainability standards.

Professional Experience & Current Role

Mr. Essien currently serves as an Environmental Analyst/HSE at Aegis One Consults (AOC) Limited, Rivers State, Nigeria. In this role, he is actively involved in the Environmental Compliance Monitoring (ECM) of the Total Energies E&P Ubeta Main Development Project, where he supports regulatory compliance, environmental monitoring, and risk mitigation for large-scale petroleum operations.

Research, Publications & Technical Contributions

With 20 publications/research outputs, Mr. Essien has contributed meaningfully to environmental science, toxicology, and HSE-related studies, particularly as they apply to the oil and gas sector. His work emphasizes practical, evidence-based solutions that reduce environmental risks, enhance workplace safety, and promote sustainable industrial development.

Core Expertise & Competencies

• Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and compliance monitoring

• Toxicological and petroleum-related risk assessment

• Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems

• Project planning, coordination, and supervision

• Regulatory compliance and environmental auditing

• Team collaboration, problem-solving, and operational efficiency

Leadership, Sustainability & Professional Values

Mr. Essien is recognized for his strong organizational and project management abilities, as well as his collaborative approach to multidisciplinary teams. He is deeply committed to promoting safe work practices, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance, contributing to sustainable development within the oil and gas industry.

Eligibility for the Nobel Researcher Award

Based on his research productivity, professional impact, and sustained contributions to environmental science and industrial safety, Mr. Ubong Bernard Essien is eligible for recognition under scientific excellence and research-based honors, including nomination for the Nobel Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, which acknowledges impactful researchers whose work advances scientific knowledge, environmental protection, and sustainable industrial practices.