Bio: Egondu Umeobi is an internationally recognized soil scientist whose work has significantly advanced understanding of soil health, heavy-metal contamination, and environmental remediation. She has produced influential peer-reviewed publications, contributed groundbreaking findings on contaminated ecosystems, and shaped scientific discourse through invited conference presentations across the United States and Europe. Her expertise is further reflected in her service as a reviewer for multiple global scientific journals and as a judge for national and international research competitions. Egondu’s research impact, leadership in environmental science, and sustained record of high-value contributions position her as a distinguished figure in the advancement of soil and environmental health.