Overview
Background
Dr. Elvis Okoffo is a Research Fellow at the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS), The University of Queensland, Australia. His research is centred on developing innovative analytical methods to characterize and monitor environmental and human exposures associated with plastics. He has pioneered novel sampling approaches and analytical techniques for the rapid screening and monitoring of various types of plastics, including microplastics, nanoplastics, and biodegradable plastics in environmental samples (e.g., drinking water, wastewater, biosolids, seafood, marine water and sediments, compost, food, road dust, among others). By leveraging cutting-edge technologies (such as pressurised liquid extraction, ultrafiltration and pyrolysis gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry) and scientific methodologies, his research aims to provide valuable insights into the distribution, abundance, and impacts of plastic pollution, ultimately contributing to the development of effective strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of plastic pollution on ecosystems and human health.
Availability
- Dr Elvis Okoffo is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Qualifications
- Bachelor (Honours), University for Development Studies
- Masters (Research), University of Ghana
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Works
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2020
Journal Article
Airborne emissions of microplastic fibres from domestic laundry dryers
O'Brien, Stacey, Okoffo, Elvis D., O'Brien, Jake W., Ribeiro, Francisca, Wang, Xianyu, Wright, Stephanie L., Samanipour, Saer, Rauert, Cassandra, Toapanta, Tania Yessenia Alajo, Albarracin, Rizsa and Thomas, Kevin V. (2020). Airborne emissions of microplastic fibres from domestic laundry dryers. Science of the Total Environment, 747 141175, 1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.141175
2020
Journal Article
Release of plastics to Australian land from biosolids end-use
Okoffo, Elvis D., Tscharke, Benjamin J., O'Brien, Jake W., O'Brien, Stacey, Ribeiro, Francisca, Burrows, Stephen D., Choi, Phil M., Wang, Xianyu, Mueller, Jochen F. and Thomas, Kevin (2020). Release of plastics to Australian land from biosolids end-use. Environmental Science and Technology, 54 (23), 15132-15141. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.0c05867
2020
Journal Article
Response to comment on “Quantitative analysis of selected plastics in high-commercial-value Australian seafood by pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry”
Ribeiro, Francisca, Okoffo, Elvis D., O’Brien, Jake W., Fraissinet-Tachet, Sarah, O’Brien, Stacey, Gallen, Michael, Samanipour, Saer, Kaserzon, Sarit, Mueller, Jochen F., Galloway, Tamara and Thomas, Kevin V. (2020). Response to comment on “Quantitative analysis of selected plastics in high-commercial-value Australian seafood by pyrolysis gas chromatography mass spectrometry”. Environmental Science and Technology, 54 (23), 15556-15557. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.0c07097
2020
Journal Article
Road de-icing salt: Assessment of a potential new source and pathway of microplastics particles from roads
Rødland, Elisabeth S., Okoffo, Elvis D., Rauert, Cassandra, Heier, Lene S., Lind, Ole Christian, Reid, Malcolm, Thomas, Kevin V. and Meland, Sondre (2020). Road de-icing salt: Assessment of a potential new source and pathway of microplastics particles from roads. Science of the Total Environment, 738 139352, 139352. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.139352
2020
Journal Article
Correction to Quantitative Analysis of Selected Plastics in High-Commercial-Value Australian Seafood by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
Ribeiro, Francisca, Okoffo, Elvis D., O’Brien, Jake W., Fraissinet-Tachet, Sarah, O’Brien, Stacey, Gallen, Michael, Samanipour, Saer, Kaserzon, Sarit, Mueller, Jochen F., Galloway, Tamara and Thomas, Kevin V. (2020). Correction to Quantitative Analysis of Selected Plastics in High-Commercial-Value Australian Seafood by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry. Environmental Science & Technology, 54 (20), 13364-13364. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.0c05885
2020
Journal Article
Covid-19 face masks: a potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment
Fadare, Oluniyi O. and Okoffo, Elvis D. (2020). Covid-19 face masks: a potential source of microplastic fibers in the environment. Science of the Total Environment, 737 140279, 140279. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.140279
2020
Journal Article
Quantitative Analysis of Selected Plastics in High-Commercial-Value Australian Seafood by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
Ribeiro, Francisca, Okoffo, Elvis D., O'Brien, Jake W., Fraissinet-Tachet, Sarah, O'Brien, Stacey, Gallen, Michael, Samanipour, Saer, Kaserzon, Sarit, Mueller, Jochen F., Galloway, Tamara and Thomas, Kevin V. (2020). Quantitative Analysis of Selected Plastics in High-Commercial-Value Australian Seafood by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry. Environmental Science & Technology, 54 (15) acs.est.0c02337, 9408-9417. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.0c02337
2020
Journal Article
Identification and quantification of selected plastics in biosolids by pressurized liquid extraction combined with double-shot pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
Okoffo, Elvis D., Ribeiro, Francisca, O'Brien, Jake W., O'Brien, Stacey, Tscharke, Benjamin J., Gallen, Michael, Samanipour, Saer, Mueller, Jochen F. and Thomas, Kevin V. (2020). Identification and quantification of selected plastics in biosolids by pressurized liquid extraction combined with double-shot pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry. Science of the Total Environment, 715 136924, 1. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.136924
2019
Journal Article
Wastewater treatment plants as a source of plastics in the environment: a review of occurrence, methods for identification, quantification and fate
Okoffo, Elvis Dartey, O'Brien, Stacey, O’Brien, Jake W., Tscharke, Ben and Thomas, Kevin V. (2019). Wastewater treatment plants as a source of plastics in the environment: a review of occurrence, methods for identification, quantification and fate. Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology, 5 (11), 1908-1931. doi: 10.1039/c9ew00428a
2019
Conference Publication
Microplastics quantification in complex environment samples using combined solvent extraction and pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
Okoffo, Elvis Dartey, Ribeiro, Francisca, O'Brien, Stacey, O'Brien, Jake, Gallen, Michael and Thomas, Kevin (2019). Microplastics quantification in complex environment samples using combined solvent extraction and pyrolysis gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Fall National Meeting and Exposition of the American-Chemical-Society (ACS), San Diego, CA United States, 25-29 August 2019. Washington, DC United States: American Chemical Society.
2017
Journal Article
What are the drivers of cocoa farmers’ choice of climate change adaptation strategies in Ghana?
Denkyirah, Elisha Kwaku, Okoffo, Elvis Dartey, Adu, Derick Taylor and Bosompem, Ohene Asa (2017). What are the drivers of cocoa farmers’ choice of climate change adaptation strategies in Ghana?. Cogent Food & Agriculture, 3 (1) 1334296, 1334296. doi: 10.1080/23311932.2017.1334296
2017
Journal Article
Contamination levels of organophosphorus and synthetic pyrethroid pesticides in cocoa beans from Ghana
Okoffo, Elvis D., Fosu-Mensah, Benedicta Y. and Gordon, Christopher (2017). Contamination levels of organophosphorus and synthetic pyrethroid pesticides in cocoa beans from Ghana. Food Control, 73, 1371-1378. doi: 10.1016/j.foodcont.2016.11.004
2016
Journal Article
Modeling Ghanaian cocoa farmers' decision to use pesticide and frequency of application: the case of Brong Ahafo Region
Denkyirah, Elisha Kwaku, Okoffo, Elvis Dartey, Adu, Derick Taylor, Aziz, Ahmed Abdul, Ofori, Amoako and Denkyirah, Elijah Kofi (2016). Modeling Ghanaian cocoa farmers' decision to use pesticide and frequency of application: the case of Brong Ahafo Region. Springerplus, 5 (1) 1113. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-2779-z
2016
Journal Article
A double-hurdle model estimation of cocoa farmers' willingness to pay for crop insurance in Ghana
Okoffo, Elvis Dartey, Denkyirah, Elisha Kwaku, Adu, Derick Taylor and Fosu-Mensah, Benedicta Yayra (2016). A double-hurdle model estimation of cocoa farmers' willingness to pay for crop insurance in Ghana. SpringerPlus, 5 (1) 873. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-2561-2
2016
Journal Article
Assessment of organochlorine pesticide residues in soils and drinking water sources from cocoa farms in Ghana
Fosu-Mensah, Benedicta Y., Okoffo, Elvis D., Darko, Godfred and Gordon, Christopher (2016). Assessment of organochlorine pesticide residues in soils and drinking water sources from cocoa farms in Ghana. Springerplus, 5 (1) 869. doi: 10.1186/s40064-016-2352-9
2016
Journal Article
Pesticides exposure and the use of personal protective equipment by cocoa farmers in Ghana
Okoffo, Elvis Dartey, Mensah, Michael and Fosu-Mensah, Benedicta Yayra (2016). Pesticides exposure and the use of personal protective equipment by cocoa farmers in Ghana. Environmental Systems Research, 5 (1) 17, 17. doi: 10.1186/s40068-016-0068-z
2016
Journal Article
Synthetic pyrethroids pesticide residues in soils and drinking water sources from cocoa farms in Ghana
Fosu-Mensah, Benedicta Y., Okoffo, Elvis D. and Mensah, Michael (2016). Synthetic pyrethroids pesticide residues in soils and drinking water sources from cocoa farms in Ghana. Environment and Pollution, 5 (1), 60-72. doi: 10.5539/ep.v5n1p60
2016
Journal Article
Access to credit and constraint analysis: the case of smallholder rice farmers in Ghana
Denkyirah, Elisha Kwaku, Aziz, Ahmed Abdul, Denkyirah, Elijah Kofi, Nketiah, Ofori Obeng and Okoffo, Elvis Dartey (2016). Access to credit and constraint analysis: the case of smallholder rice farmers in Ghana. Journal of Agricultural Studies, 4 (2), 53-72. doi: 10.5296/jas.v4i2.9167
2016
Journal Article
Organophosphorus pesticide residues in soils and drinking water sources from cocoa producing areas in Ghana
Fosu-Mensah, Benedicta Yayra, Okoffo, Elvis Dartey, Darko, Godfred and Gordon, Christopher (2016). Organophosphorus pesticide residues in soils and drinking water sources from cocoa producing areas in Ghana. Environmental Systems Research, 5 (1) 10. doi: 10.1186/s40068-016-0063-4
2016
Journal Article
Analysis of the factors influencing smallholder rice farmers’ access to credit in the upper east region of Ghana
Denkyirah, Elisha, Adu, Derick, Aziz, Ahmed, Denkyirah, Elijah and Okoffo, Elvis (2016). Analysis of the factors influencing smallholder rice farmers’ access to credit in the upper east region of Ghana. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 10 (4), 1-11. doi: 10.9734/ajaees/2016/24768
Supervision
Availability
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- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
Non-Targeted High-Resolution Mass Spectrometric Characterisation of Highly Mobile and Highly Persistent Chemicals
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kevin Thomas, Dr Cassie Rauert, Dr Jake O'Brien
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Doctor Philosophy
Characterisation and Quantification of Nanoplastics in the Environment Using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien, Professor Kevin Thomas, Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
Microplastics pollution in water systems: Issues and Treatment
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Kevin Thomas
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Doctor Philosophy
Development of Specialised Hyphenated Methodologies for Quantifying New Halogenated Plastic Materials
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jake O'Brien, Professor Kevin Thomas, Dr Cassie Rauert
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Doctor Philosophy
development of accurate quantitative methods for microplastics in the terrestrial and marine environments
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andrew Whittaker, Associate Professor Sarit Kaserzon, Professor Kevin Thomas
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Doctor Philosophy
Assessing microplastic inputs from ships
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Cassie Rauert, Professor Kevin Thomas
Media
Enquiries
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- Biodegradable plastics in the environment
- Biodegradable plastics pollution
- environmental impact of plastics pollution
- Microplastics pollution
- Nanoplastics pollution
- Plastics pollution in the environment
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