Prof. Chukwukelue Pius Onyechi
Prof. Chukwukelue Pius Onyechi is a PROFESSOR in INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Professor Pius Chukwukelue Onyechi currently works at the Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Pius does research in the area of Industrial, Materials, Design and Manufacturing Engineering.
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Address: | Industrial And Production Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2015) January, 2008 to April, 2014 Ph.D. Certificate Mechanical Engineering (Design/Production) |
| 2 | Transylvania University Of Brasov, Romania. (Master Degree, June, 1981) October, 1976 to June, 1981 B.Sc/M.Sc Mechanical Engineering (Machine Tools) |
| 3 | Government Of East Central State Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. (SSCE, August, 1975) January, 1971 to August, 1975 SSCE/WAEC Science |
| 4 | New Africa School, Abatete, Anambra State, Nigeria. (FSLC, June, 1970) September, 1962 to June, 1970 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Professor, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2017 to Present |
| 2 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2014 to September, 2017 |
| 3 | Coordinator of Department, Mechanical/Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2007 to Present |
| 4 | Head of Department, Mechanical/Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2005 to September, 2007 |
| 5 | Head of Department, Industrial/Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2005 to September, 2011 |
| 6 | Sub-Dean Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 2003 to September, 2005 |
| 7 | Head of Department, Mechanical/Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka October, 1996 to September, 2002 |
| 8 | Senior Lecturer, Anambra State University Of Technology October, 1989 to September, 2014 |
| 9 | Lecturer I, Anambra State University Of Technology October, 1986 to September, 1989 |
| 10 | Lecturer II, Anambra State University Of Technology December, 1982 to September, 1986 |
| 11 | Lecturer, Department Of Mechanical Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria November, 1981 to November, 1982 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Achike Maduabuchi Kingsley, Onyechi Pius Chukwukelue, and Ihueze Christopher Chukwutoo.. (2023, July) Evaluation of Microstructure and Martensite Formation in AISI 1018 Mild Steel Plate Weldments Obtained by Arc Welding Processes. |
| 2 | Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe1, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli1, Joshua O. Ighalo1,2, Chukwuemeka Daniel Ezeliora3, and Pius Chukwukelue Onyechi3.. (2022, March) ANN prognostication and GA Optimization of municipal solid waste leachate treatment using Aluminum electrodes via electrocoagulation-flocculation method. Current Trends and Advances in Computer-Aided Intelligent Environmental Data Engineering. |
| 3 | Onyechi P.C, Igwegbe C.A.. (2017, ) Particle Size And Volume Fraction Effect On Periwinkle Shell Composite LAP- Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Akeni C.O., Onyechi P.C., Mgbemena C.E.. (2021, ), "Design And Analysis Of Aluminum Alloy For Gasoline Generator Piston Using Aluminum Scrap", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 322-329 |
| 2 | Christian Ogheneruemu Akeni1, P. C. Onyechi, Chika Edith Mgbemena. (2021, August), "Design and Analysis of Aluminum Alloy for Gasoline Generator Piston using Aluminum Scrap.", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 3 | M.K. Achike 1*, P. C. Onyechi 2* and C. C. Ihueze 2*. (2021, November), "Optimization and Intelligence Modelling of Residual Stresses in Mild Steel Plate Weldments Obtained Using Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Process.", International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES) |
| 4 | 1*M. K. Achike, 2*P. C. Onyechi and 3*C. C. Ihueze. (2021, September), "Prediction of Residual Stresses in Mild Steel Plate Weldments Using Intelligence Modelling Approach.", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM) |
| 5 | Onyechi P.C, Igwegbe C.A.. (2019, ), "Exploitation Of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch For The Generation Of Electricity", Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 6 | Balarak D., Igwegbe C.A., Onyechi P.C.. (2019, ), "Photocatalytic Degradation Of Metronidazole Using BIOI–MWCNT Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, And Operational Parameters", Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Vol. 37, (Issue 4), pp 1231-1245 |
| 7 | Onyechi, P., & Igwegbe, C. (2019, March), "Exploitation of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch for the Generation of Electricity", Journal of Energy Research and Reviews |
| 8 | Davoud Balarak, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Pius Chukwukelue Onyechi.. (2019, November), "Photocatalytic Degradation of Metronidazole Using BIOI–MWCNT Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, and Operational Parameters", Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences |
| 9 | Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Onyechi P.C.. (2018, ), "Optimal Route For Turbidity Removal From Aquaculture Wastewater By Electrocoagulation-flocculation Process", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, pp 1-10 |
| 10 | Obuka N.S.P., Onyechi P.C., Okoli N.C.. (2018, ), "Palm Oil Biomass Waste A Renewable Energy Resource For Power Generation", Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 680-691 |
| 11 | Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe1*, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli1, Pius Chukwukelue Onyechi. (2018, December), "Optimal Route for Turbidity removal from Aquaculture Wastewater by Electrocoagulation-flocculation process", . Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (JEAS). |
| 12 | Obuka Nnaemeka SP1*, Onyechi Pius C2, Okoli Ndubuisi C2. (2018, December), "Palm Oil Biomass Waste a Renewable Energy Resource for Power Generation", Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT) |
| 13 | Obuka N.S.P, Madu K.E., Onyechi P.C.. (2017, ), "Design Of Solar Powered VARS For Application In A Tropical Region", International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 32-40 |
| 14 | Igwegbe C.A., Onyechi P.C., Onukwuli O.D., Nwokedi I.C.. (2016, ), "Adsorptive Treatment Of Textile Wastewater Using Activated Carbon Produced From Mucuna Pruriens Seed Shells", World Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4, pp 21-24 |
| 15 | Onyechi P.C., Egbuna N.P., Nwosu M.C., Igwegbe C.A.. (2016, ), "Optimal Analysis Of Packaging Products Of MAHEU Plant In Intafact Beverages Limited, Using GPALS And MATLAB Optimization Software", Industrial Engineering Letters, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 12-24 |
| 16 | Obuka N.S.P., Onyechi P.C., Okoli N.C.. (2016, ), "Product Lifecycle Engineering And Management Of Life Line For SMES In Nigeria, (An Appraisal)", Industrial Engineering Letters, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 25-38 |
| 17 | Onyechi P.C., Egbuna P.N., Ajaefobi J.O., Nwosu M.C.. (2016, ), "Development Of Optimal Manufacturing Plan For Packaging Products Of MAHEU Plant In Intafact Beverages Limited Using TORA Optimization Solver", International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 227-242 |
| 18 | Onyechi P.C., Ogunoh V.A., Ezeliora D.C.. (2016, ), "Appraisal Of Queuing Performance In Chester Mega Petroleum Station, Enugu", International Journal of Science and Engineering Applications, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 325-341 |
| 19 | Ogunoh V.A., Onyechi P.C., Ogunoh C.C.. (2016, ), "Performance Evaluation Of Queuing System In Mega Petroleum Stations A Case Of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Mega Petroleum Station, Enugu", International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 163-174 |
| 20 | Onyechi P.C., Asiegbu K.O., Igwegbe C.A., Nwosu M.C.. (2015, ), "Effect Of Volume Fraction On The Mechanical Properties Of Periwinkle Shell Reinforced Polyester Composite (PRPC)", American Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 21 | Obuka N.S.P., Utazi D.N., Onyechi P.C., Okoli N.C., Eneh C.O.. (2015, ), "Determination Of A Nonresidential Space Cooling Load: Vb Program Application", International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 59- 67 |
| 22 | Onyechi P. C., Asiegbu K. O., Igwegbe C. A., Nwosu M.C.. (2015, ), "Effect Of Particle Size On The Mechanical Properties Of Periwinkle Shell Reinforced Polyester Composite (PRPC)", International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 1064- 1094 |
| 23 | Igwegbe C.A., Onyechi P.C., Onukwuli O.D.. (2015, ), "Kinetic, Isotherm And Thermodynamic Modelling On The Adsorptive Removal Of Malachite Green On Dacryodes Edulis Seeds", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 23-39 |
| 24 | Obuka N.S.P, Utazi D.N., Onyechi P.C., Agbo C.O.. (2014, ), "Electric-Power Energy Situation And The Need For Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures In Nigeria: A Review", International Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 407–413 |
| 25 | Onyechi P.C., Obuka N.S.P., Agbo C.O., Igwegbe C.A.. (2014, ), "Monitoring And Evaluation Of Cathodic Protection Performance For Oil And Gas Pipelines: A Nigeria Situation", Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 47– 65 |
| 26 | Onyechi P. C., Obuka S.P.N, Okpala C., Oriah V. N., Igwegbe C.A.. (2014, ), "Design Enhancement Evaluation Of A Castor Seed Shelling Machine", Journal of Scientific Research and Report, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 925–938 |
| 27 | Onyechi P.C., Edelugo S.O., Chukwumuanya E.O., Obuka S.P.N. (2014, ), "Ballistic Penetration Response Of Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GFRP) Composites: Body Amour", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 226-237 |
| 28 | Onyechi P.C., Obuka S.P.N., Agbo C.O., Igwegbe C.A.. (2014, ), "Energy Absorption Capacity Of GFRP Composite Under Impact Of High Velocity Projectiles", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 1-12 |
| 29 | Mbachu V.M., Onyechi P.C., Ogunoh V.A.. (2014, ), "Development Of A Decision Support System In Determining Optimum Number Of Server For NNPC Mega Petroleum Stations", International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 207- 210 |
| 30 | Onyechi P.C., Obuka N.S., Ubani N.O., Chukwumuanya E.O., Okoli N.. (2013, ), "Stochastic Solution Of Water- Works Pipeline Network System", Elixir International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 61, pp 17196-17202 |
| 31 | Onyechi P.C., Edelugo S.O., Ihueze C.C., Obuka N.S. P., Chukwumuanya E.O.. (2013, ), "High Velocity Impact Response Evaluation Of A Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Composite – Amour Body", International Journal of Energy Engineering, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 242-255 |
| 32 | Onyechi P.C., Edelugo S.O., Ihueze C.C., Obuka N.S.P.. (2013, ), "Finite Element Analysis For Stress-Strain Parameter Of Projectile Impeded Glass Fibre Reinforced Polyester (GFRP) Composites", Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 13), pp 8-24 |
| 33 | Onyechi P.C., Ezelliora C.D., Chinwuko E.C., Aguh P.S.. (2013, ), "Time Series And Statistical Analysis Of Plastic Yield; A Case Study Of Finoplastika Industries Limited Nigeria", International Journal of Multi-disciplinary Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 27-40 |
| 34 | Ezeliora C.D., Onyechi P.C., Chinwuko E.C., Chukwumuanya E.O.. (2013, ), "Moving Average Analysis Of Plastic Production Yield In Manufacturing Industry", International Journal of Multi-disciplinary Science and Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 65-73 |
| 35 | Ezeliora C.D., Onyechi P.C., Chinwuko E.C., Ezeanyim O.C.. (2013, ), "Regression Analysis And Seasonal Influence Analysis Of Production Yield In Finoplastika Industry", International Journal of Multi-disciplinary Science and Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 10-17 |
| 36 | Nwosu M.C., Ikwu G.R.O., Obuka N.S.E., Onyechi, P.C.. (2013, ), "Modeling And Analysis Of Factors Affecting Industrial Worker Performance In Medium Scale Industries In Nigeria", Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 52-61 |
| 37 | Onyechi P.C., Oluwadare B., Obuka N.S.P.. (2013, ), "Analytical Modeling Of Temperature Distribution In Metal Cutting :-Finite Element Approach", International Journal of Engineering Science Invention, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 17-33 |
| 38 | Obuka N.S.P., Onyechi P.C., Okoli N.C., Ikwu G.R.O.. (2013, ), "Method Of Weighted Residual For Periodic Boundary Value Problem: Galerkin’s Method Approach", Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 16-29 |
| 39 | Chukwumuanya E.O., Onyechi P.C., Obuka S.N.P., Okpala C.. (2012, ), "Theoretical Design And Analysis Of Semi-Automatic Multiple Spindle Drilling Head (MSDH)", International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 260-266 |
| 40 | Okoli N.C., Onyechi P.C., Obuka N.S.P., Ikwu G.O.. (2012, ), "Modeling Of Production Plan And Scheduling Of Manufacturing Process For A Plastic Industry In Nigeria", Industrial Engineering Letters, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 30-40 |
| 41 | Ihueze C. C., Onyechi P. C., Aginam H., Ozoegwu, G. C.. (2011, ), "Finite Design Against Buckling Of Structures Under Continuous Harmonic Excitation", International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol. 6, pp 153-164 |
| 42 | Ihueze C. C., Onyechi P. C., Aginam H., Ozoegwu, G. C.. (2011, ), "Design Against Dynamic Failure Of Structures With Beams And Columns Under Excitation", International Journal of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 43 | Ihueze C.C., Onyechi P.C.. (2011, ), "Historical Data And The Use Of Forecasting For Production Planning", African Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 147-160 |
| 44 | Ihueze C.C., Onyechi P.C.. (2011, ), "Appraisal Of Manufacturing Process And Product Specification Using Numerical Approach", African Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 161-170 |
| 45 | Ihueze C.C., Onyechi P.C.. (2010, ), "Experimental Design And Analysis Of Hydrothermal Behavior Of Coconut Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP)", Journal of Applied Science Research, pp 1926-1935 |
| 46 | Nwigbo S.C., Achebe C. H., Onyechi P. C., Otuu O.O., Okewale A. O.. (2010, ), "Adapted (Cassava) Glucose Syrup Reactor", International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 149-157 |
| 47 | Achebe C.H., Onyechi P.C., Osuji C.J., Nnadozie O. G.. (2006, ), "Biogas Equipment For Domestic Cooking And Heating Purposes", Journal of Engineering And Applied Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 48 | Onyechi P.C., Ibekwe N.O., Okeke S.I.. (2001, ), "Comparative Economic Study Of The Machining Of Automobile Axles", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 61-72 |
| 49 | Ufondu J.C. Onyechi P.C, Omenyi S.N.. (1997, ), "Coefficient Of Chip Contraction In The Turning Of Mild Steel", Journal of Science and Technology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 613–620 |
| 50 | Okeke S.I., Nebo C. O., Onyechi P.C. (1993, ), "Effect Of Magnesium Flux On The Properties Of Super-fluxed Sinter. Discovery And Innovation", Eureka Mag. Com, U. K., Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 307–311 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Chinwuko C.E., Onyechi P.C.. (2014, ), "Forecasting Of Product Sales In Masters Energy, Oil And Gas", Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Development. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, pp 144-156 |
| 2 | Onyechi P.C., Okoye F.N.. (1990, ), "Comparative Economics Study Of Machining Automobile Axles", Submitted to National Conference on Technological Progress in the 3rd World Countries (NACOTEP’90)”. Enugu 2nd – 4th May. Read and Published in the pr |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Onyechi P.C., Ajaere G.U.. (1988) Design And Fabrication Of A Universal Impact Testing Machine Presented to the Department of Mechanical/Production Engineering ASUTECH for the Applied Mechanics Laboratory |
| 2 | Onyechi P.C.. (1986) Study Of Kinematic Errors In Single Spindle Semi-Automatic Lathe Model 1730 Presented to COREN |