Okechukwu Saviour Dominic Duru

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Okechukwu Saviour Dominic Duru is a prominent researcher at the intersection of occupational health, environmental risk perception, and sustainable urban development. His work critically examines the hazards faced by workers and residents in Nigeria’s informal industrial sectors, with a particular focus on wood sawmills in urban and semi-urban areas. Duru’s most-cited paper, "Hazards of wood sawmills in Nigeria’s cities: the role of fourth industrial revolution technologies" (2021, 8 citations), pioneers a novel approach by exploring how emerging technologies—such as automation, IoT, and data analytics—can mitigate occupational risks in these settings. This study fills a crucial gap in literature, as it investigates not only worker safety but also the often-overlooked perceptions and reactions of nearby residents to these hazards. By bridging technical innovation with grassroots risk awareness, Duru offers actionable insights for policymakers and urban planners. His work underscores the urgent need for context-specific, technology-driven safety interventions in developing nations, making him a vital voice in global discussions on occupational health and sustainable industrialization.