Bio: Chukwuzitere Marcelinus Nkemdirim is an emerging historian specializing in African and environmental history, with research linking colonial exploitation to today’s ecological crises. His scholarship includes peer-reviewed publications and contributions to The Green Quagmire: Essays in Nigeria’s Environmental History, alongside presentations at national and international conferences. Beyond academia, he founded the Graduate School Prep Online Training Series, which has guided over thirty students into fully funded graduate programs in the United States. His work integrates rigorous scholarship with leadership, mentorship, and community impact.