Prof. Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe
Prof. Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe is a PROFESSOR in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Chemical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
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| 1 | i. Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2005) April, 1998 to June, 2005 Ph.D Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Higher Chemico – Technological Institute, (now University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy), Sofia, Bulgaria. (Master Degree, November, 1984) June, 1979 to October, 1984 M.Sc Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | St. Maria Goretti Girls’ School, Benin – City. (SSCE, December, 1977) September, 1973 to June, 1977 WASC |
| 4 | St. Bernadette Girls’ Primary School, Boji- Boji, Agbor. (FSLC, July, 1972) September, 1966 to July, 1972 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | i. Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, March, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Acting Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka December, 2018 to December, 2019 |
| 4 | Associate Dean(Sciences), School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2015 to June, 2018 |
| 5 | e. Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, March, 2012 to June, 2014 |
| 6 | Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2011 to February, 2012 |
| 7 | Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2008 to April, 2009 |
| 8 | Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2006 to April, 2008 |
| 9 | Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NAU, Awka, October, 2005 to Present |
| 10 | Acting Head of Department, Acting Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, February, 2004 to March, 2006 |
| 11 | a. Acting Head of Department, a. Acting Head of Department, Science Technology, NAU, Awka December, 1996 to January, 1998 |
| 12 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, NAU, Awka, October, 1995 to September, 2005 |
| 13 | Lecturer I, Anambra State University of Technology, ASUTECH, October, 1991 to September, 1994 |
| 14 | Lecturer II, Anambra State University of Technology, ASUTECH, January, 1989 to September, 1991 |
| 15 | Asst. Lecturer, Anambra State University of Technology, ASUTECH January, 1988 to January, 1989 |
| 16 | Lectuer, Department of Chemical Engineering Institute for Management and Technology, IMT, Enugu, February, 1986 to October, 1987 |
| 17 | NYSC, Department of Chemical Engineering, Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, May, 1984 to May, 1985 |
| 18 | Industrial Attache, Chemical complex “Pharmachim”, Sofia, Bulgaria July, 1983 to October, 1983 |
| 19 | Industrial Attache`, Premier Breweries Nig. Ltd August, 1982 to September, 1982 |
| 20 | Industrial Attache, Chemical Complex “Pharmachim”, Sofia, Bulgaria July, 1981 to October, 2021 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Nwabanne J.T. and Igbokwe P. K.. (2011, February) Kinetics and Thermodynamic Study of Lead(II) Adsorption from Waste water Effluent onto Nipa Palm Nut” in Water: Ecological Disasters and Sustainable Development Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-3-8465-0245-7, pp 108 – 126 |
| 2 | 1. Mbah, G.O., Igbokwe, P.K.,. (1988, July) Fundamentals of Chemical Reaction Engineering , Vol. 1 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Igbokwe, P.K.,. (2009, April) "Research Methodology"” in “Research Methodology, Funding and Management, School of Postgraduate Studies” , pp 1-20 |
| 2 | 2. Igbokwe, P.K., Oguejiefor, G.C., Uzuegbunam, E.N., (Eds.). (2005, June) Chemical Engineering Laboratory Manual for Laboratory Practicals, |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Kelvin Tochukwu Dibia, Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe, Godfrey Ifechukwu Ezemagu, Christian Oluchukwu Asadu. (2022, January), "Exploration of the quantitative structure-activity relationships for predicting cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition bioactivity by machine learningbapproaches.", Results in Chemistry, Vol. 4, https://doi.org /10.1016/j.rechem.2021.100272 |
| 2 | Nnabundo N. Musei, Chijioke E. Onu, Kingsley I. Ihuaku and Igbokwe Philomena,. (2021, June), "Effects of Lithium Sulfate and Zinc Sulfate on the Cycle Life and Efficiency of Lead Acid Batteries", ACS Omega |
| 3 | L. N. Emembolu and P. K. Igbokwe,. (2020, January), "Inhibition Capability of Dennettia tripetala Leaves on Carbon Steel in 4M HCL Solutions,", Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 23-35 |
| 4 | Onu Chijioke Elijaha, K. Igbokwe Philomena, T. Nwabanne Joseph , O. Nwajinka Charles, E. Ohale Paschal;. (2020, April), "Evaluation of optimization techniques in predicting optimum moisture content reduction in drying potato slices, Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 4, pp 39 – 47 |
| 5 | L. N. Emembolu and P. K. Igbokwe and C. N. Onyenanu. (2020, July), "Anticorrosion properties of Vitex doniana on Mild steel in HCl solution,", Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science Studies (JMESS), Vol. 6, (Issue 7), ISSN: 2458-925X |
| 6 | Tochukwu Kevin Dibia, Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe, Christian Oluchukwu Asadu.. (2020, February), "Response Surface Methodology: An Effective Tool For The Optimization Of The Extraction Of Vitamin E From Palm Fatty Acid Distillate By Enzymatic Hydrolysis.", Authorea |
| 7 | Nwobasi Veronica Nnenna, K. Igbokwe Philomena and Onu Chijioke Elijah,. (2020, February), "Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Solution Using Modified Ngbo Clay", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews,, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 33-46 |
| 8 | Okoye B. O., Igbokwe P. K. and Ude C. N.. (2019, January), "Comparative Study of Biogas Production from Cow Dung and Brewer’s Spent Grain,", International Journal of Research in Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 19-21 |
| 9 | Nnabundo N. Musei, Igbokwe Philomena and Chijioke E. Onu,. (2019, June), "The Impact of Sodium Sulfate Additive on the Cycle Life of Lead Acid Battery,", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 13-20 |
| 10 | Ikenna C. Nwokedi and Philomena K. Igbokwe. (2019, January), "Chemical Process Absorption Column Design for Carbon Sequestration,", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-14 |
| 11 | Nnabundo N. Musei, Philomena I. Igbokwe, Chijioke E. Onu,. (2019, June), "The Impact of Sodium Sulfate Additive on the Cycle Life of Lead Acid Battery", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal,, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 13-20 |
| 12 | P.K. Igbokwe, Egemba K.C.,. (2018, February), "Hybrid Mechanistic –Neural Network Modeling Of Chemical Processes : Applications In Crude Oil Distillation", Journal Of Scientific And Engineering Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 25-31 |
| 13 | P.K. Igbokwe, Egemba K.C.,. (2018, February), "A Shortcut Method for Modeling Multicomponent Distillation in an Existing Column,", Journal Of Scientific And Engineering Reseaerch, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 32-39 |
| 14 | Chukwu M. M., Igbokwe P. K. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2018, June), "Modelling carbon Monoxide Capture through Post-Combustion using Monoethanolamine,", International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1 -9 |
| 15 | Chukwu M. M., Igbokwe P. K. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2018, March), "Modelling carbon Monoxide Capture through Post-Combustion using Sawdust Ash Leachate,", International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 27 - 32 |
| 16 | Igbokwe K. Philomena and Udokwelu Ogochukwu,. (2018, January), "Extraction of Pectin from Citrus sinensis Peels: Optimization using Statistical Experimental Design", Engineering Plus, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1 -8 |
| 17 | P. K. Igbokwe and Udokwelu Ogochukwu Eleanor. (2018, July), "Potential of High Methoxyl and Low Methoxyl Pectin Blend from Nigerian Citrus sinensis Peels as an Emulsifier in Water Emulsion,", The International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 158 – 167 |
| 18 | Chukwu M. M., Igbokwe P. K. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2018, March), "Modelling Carbon Sequestration through Post-Combustion Capture using Sawdust Leachate and Monoethanolamine,", International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science,, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 27-32 |
| 19 | Onu C. E., Igbokwe P.K. and Nwabanne J. T.,. (2017, February), "Effective Moisture Diffusivity, Activation Energy and Specific Energy Activation in Thin Layer Drying of Potato", International Journal of Novel Research in Engineering and Science,, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 10 – 22 |
| 20 | Igbokwe P. K., Idogwu C.N. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2016, June), "Enzymatic Hydrolysis and Fermentation of Plantain Peels: Optimization and Kinetic Studies", Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science,, Vol. 6, pp 216 -235, |
| 21 | Ejikeme Ebere M, Igbokwe P. K.,. (2016, July), "Kinetics, Isotherm and Thermodynamics Studies of Swiss Blue Dye Desorption from Spent Microwave Prepared “Hamburgar” Seed Activated Carbon", The International Journal of Engineering and Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 7), pp 47 -60 |
| 22 | Ejikeme Ebere M, Igbokwe P. K., Okoye Japhet O.. (2016, June), "Microwave Regeneration of Swiss Blue Dye loaded Conventional Prepared Activated Carbon from Brewer’s Spent Grain,", Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 4969 – 4978, |
| 23 | P.K. Igbokwe, J.T. Nwabanne and J. N. Chukwuka,. (2016, March), "Squestration of Carbon(IV) Oxide by Adsorption using Activated Carbon prepared from Oil Palm Shell and Oil Palm Fiber,", Journal of Multidisciplinary Science and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 4166 – 4172 |
| 24 | 84. Nwabanne T. Joseph, Okpe Emmanuel Chinonye, Igbokwe K. Philomena, Asadu C. Christian and Onu Chijioke Elijah,. (2016, February), "Isotherm and Kinetic Modelling of Adsorption of Dyestuffs onto Kola Nut (cola acuminate) Shell Activated Carbon,", Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Vol. 51, (Issue 2), pp 188 -201 |
| 25 | P. N. Duru, P.K. Igbokwe and J.T. Nwabanne,. (2016, March), "Comparative Analysis of Process Flow Configurations for Ethanol Dehydration,", International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research,, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 311 -320 |
| 26 | Alutu N. C., Igbokwe P. K. and Chime H. P.,. (2016, June), "Calorific Value Improvement of Biomethane produced from Co-digestion of Cow Dung and Vegetable Wastes at Ambient Conditions", International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology(IRJET),, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 16 -21 |
| 27 | Igbokwe P. K., Nwabanne J. T. and Gadzama S. W.,. (2015, March), "Characterization of a 5Litre Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor,", World Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, pp 25-40 |
| 28 | Okewale A., Igbokwe P. and Babayemi K.. (2015, May), "Design of a Pilot Plant Packed Column for the Dehydration of Water from Ethanol-Water Mixtures.", Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, Vol. 5, pp 152-157 |
| 29 | Okewale A. O., Igbokwe P. K. and Babayemi K. A.. (2015, January), "Kinetics Modelling of the Column Adsorption for the Dehydration of Ethanol-Water Mixtures using Biomass Adsorbents", Journal of Chemical Engineering & Process Technology,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 30 | Okewale A. O., Igbokwe P. K.and Adesina O. A.,. (2015, September), "Optimisation of the Adsorptive Dehydration of Ethanol-Water System,", Chemical and Process Engineering Research, Vol. 39, pp 27 - 37 |
| 31 | Nwabueze H. O., Igbokwe P. K., Amalu E. U., Okoro S. E.,. (2015, June), "A Study on the Equilibrium and Kinetics of Oil Spill Cleanup using Acetylated Corn Cobs", International Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1106-1114 |
| 32 | Ojiabo T. K. and Igbokwe P. K.. (2015, October), "Proportional-Integral-Derivative Control (PID) of a Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR).", International Journal of Engineering and Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 66-73 |
| 33 | Nwokedi I.C., Ude C. N., Okoye B. I. and Igbokwe P.K.,. (2015, April), "Effect of Process Parameters in Cracking of Palm Oil to yield Oleochemicals", International Journal of Engineering Investigations, Vol. 4, (Issue 42) |
| 34 | P.K. Igbokwe and Eze O. E.. (2015, February), "Effect of Process Variables on the Oxidative Dephosphorization of Agbaja Ore", www.noveltyjournals.com, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 13-19 |
| 35 | Nwabueze H. O., Igbokwe P. K., Amalu E. U., Okoro S. E.,. (2015, June), "A Study on the Equilibrium and Kinetics of Oil Spill Clean-up using Acetylated Corn Cobs", International Journal of Environmental Sciences,, Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 1106-1114 |
| 36 | Akubue P. C., Igbokwe P. K. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2015, August), "Production of Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Polyethylene Composite for Ballistic Protection", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 8), pp 1-7 |
| 37 | Chinenyenwa N. Nweke, Joseph T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe,. (2015, January), "Anaerobic Digestion Treatment of Soft Drink Wastewater,", Journal of Environment and Human ,, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 25 – 35 |
| 38 | Nwabanne J. T., P. K. Igbokwe and J. J. O. Ajali. (2014, October), "Kinetics of Biodegradation of Meat Products using Biopreservative from Murraya Koenigii Spreng", Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 833-844 |
| 39 | Chinenyenwa N. Nweke, Joseph T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe,. (2014, February), "Anaerobic Digestion of Slaughterhouse Wastewater : A Kinetics Study,", Journal of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 71-80 |
| 40 | Nwabanne J. T, P.K. Igbokwe and E. J. A. Ezeonyebuchi,. (2014, June), "Effect of Palmyra Fiber Filler on Properties of Natural Rubber Vulcanizate,", World Journal of Engineering,, Vol. 11, (Issue 6), pp 565-574 |
| 41 | Chinenyenwa N. Nweke, Joseph T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe. (2014, February), "Kinetics of Batch Anaerobic Digestion of Vegetable Oil Wastewater,", Open Journal of Water Pollution and Treatment, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 42 | C. U. Atuanya, S. C. Nwigbo, and P. K. Igbokwe. (2014, March), "Effects of Breadfruit seed Hull Ash Particles on Microstructures and Properties of Recycled Low Density Polyethylene/Breadfruit Seed Hull Ash Composites", Transactions of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Vol. 21, (Issue 3), pp 792-802 |
| 43 | Igbokwe P.K., Kamen F. L; Opebiyi S.O. and Okolomike R.O.. (2013, February), "Vapour-Phase Dehydrogenation Of Ethanol Using Thermally Activated Kaolinite Catalyst", International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations,, Vol. 2, (Issue 16), pp 23 - 25 |
| 44 | R.O. Ajemba, V.I. Ugonabo, P.K. Igbokwe and O.D. Onukwuli,. (2013, January), "Analysis of Nitric Acid Activated Ukpor Clay Structural Transformations and Bleaching properties,", Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences., Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 2241- 2250 |
| 45 | Joseph. T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe,. (2013, April), "Statistical Optimization Of Production Of Activated Carbon Derived From Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch,", International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 757- 761 |
| 46 | Okewale A.O., Igbokwe P.K. and Ogbuagu J.O.. (2013, September), "Kinetics and Isotherm Studies of the Adsorptive Dehydration of Ethanol - Water System with Biomass - Based Materials", Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology (IJEIT),, Vol. 2, (Issue 9), pp 36 - 42 |
| 47 | Ugonabo V.I, Menkiti M.C., Onukwuli O.D. and Igbokwe P.K.. (2013, September), "Kinetics and Functional Parameters Response of Aluminium Sulphate Coagulant Response to Variations in Coag-flocculation Variables in High Turbid Pharmaceutical Industry Effluent", Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology (IJEIT), Vol. 2, (Issue 9), pp 25-35 |
| 48 | 63. R.O. Ajemba, P. K. Igbokwe and O.D. Onukwuli,. (2013, March), "Optimization of Color Pigment s Removal from Palm Oil by Activated Ukpor Clay using Response Surface Methodology", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 423 - 432 |
| 49 | Joseph. T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe. (2012, March), "Thermodynamic and Kinetic Behaviors of Lead(II) Adsorption on Activated Carbon Derived from Palmyra Palm Nut", International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 245 – 254 |
| 50 | J. T. Nwabanne and P. K. Igbokwe,. (2012, April), "Kinetic modelling of heavy metals adsorption on fixed bed column", International Journal of Environmental Research, IJER,, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 945-952 |
| 51 | Joseph. T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe,. (2012, February), "Kinetics of Equilibrium Study of Lead [II] Adsorption from Aqueous Solution Onto Oil Palm Shell,", IREJEST,, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 17-26, |
| 52 | Joseph. T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe,. (2012, May), "Breakthrough Curve Studies for the removal of Heavy metals in a Fixed Bed Column,", Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 2009-2016, |
| 53 | Nwabanne J. T. and Philomena K. Igbokwe,. (2012, May), "Adsorption Performance of Packed Bed Column for the removal of Lead(II) using Oil Palm Fibre", International Journal of Applied Science and Technology,, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 106-115, |
| 54 | Joseph. T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe,. (2012, July), "Mechanism of Copper(II) Removal from Aqueous Solution using Activated Carbon prepared from different agricultural wastes,", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering,, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 46-52, |
| 55 | Joseph. T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe. (2012, April), "Comparative Study of Lead(II) Removal from Aqueous Solution using different Adsorbents,", International Journal of Engineering Research and Applications (IJERA), Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 1830-1838 |
| 56 | Ejikeme Ebere M., Igbokwe P.K., and Ejikeme P.C.N,. (2012, June), "Dealcoholisation of Palm Wine using Osmotic Membrane Distillation,", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering,(IJMSE), Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 26- 32, |
| 57 | Nwabanne, J.T and Igbokwe, P.K.. (2012, September), "Application of Response Surface Methodology for Preparation of Activated Carbon from Palmyra Palm Nut", N Y Sci J, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 18-25, (ISSN: 1554-0200). |
| 58 | R.O. Ajemba, P. K. Igbokwe and O.D. Onukwuli. (2012, May), "Kinetics, Equilibrium, and Thermodynamics Studies of Colour Pigments Removal from Palm Oil using Activated Ukpor Clay;", Archives of Applied Science Research,, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 1958 -– 1966 |
| 59 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Oyoh, K.B.. (2011, August), "Production of Activated Carbon from Coconut Shells", Journal of Chemical Society of Nigeria, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 91 – 94 |
| 60 | Olebunne, F. L; Igbokwe P. K, Onyelucheya O. E; Osoka, E. C. and Ekeke, I. C,. (2011, April), ", Mechanistic Modeling of Clay-Catalysed Liquid-Phase Esterification of Acetic Acid", Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JETEAS, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 631-635, |
| 61 | Nwabanne, J.T., and Igbokwe P.K.,. (2011, June), "Preparation of Activated Carbon from Nipa Palm Nut: Influence of Preparation Conditions,", Research journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 53 – 58 |
| 62 | Okewale, A.O., Etuk, B.R., and Igbokwe P.K. (2011, May), "Comparative Studies of Some Starchy adsorbents for the Uptake of Water from Ethanol – water mixtures,", International Journal of Engineering and Technology, IJET-IJENS, Vol. 1, (Issue 5), pp 21 – 31 |
| 63 | Igbokwe P.K., Olebunne, F.L., and Nwakaudu, M.S. (2011, May), "Effect of Activation Parameters on Conversion in Clay – Catalysed Esterification of Acetic Acid", International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, IJBAS-IJENS, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 1 – 8 |
| 64 | Udiandeye, J.A., Okewale, A.O., Etuk, B.R., and Igbokwe P.K,. (2011, June), "Investigation of The Use Of Ethyl Esters Of Castor Seed Oil And Rubber Seed Oil As Corrosion Inhibitors,", International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, IJBAS-IJENS, Vol. 11, (Issue 6), pp 48 - 54 |
| 65 | Okewale, A.O., Etuk, B.R., and Igbokwe P.K.,. (2011, June), "Adsorption And Kinetic Modelling Of The Uptake Of Water From Ethanol – Water Systems Using Starchy Adsorbents,", International Journal of Engineering & Technology, IJBAS-IJENS, Vol. 11, (Issue 6), pp 81 - 91 |
| 66 | P. K. Igbokwe and F. L. Olebunne,. (2011, April), "On the Catalytic Esterification of Acetic Acid with Ethanol Using Nigerian Montomorillonite Clay: Effect of Reaction Variables on Catalyst Efficiency,", Journal of the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Vol. 46, (Issue 4), pp 389 – 394, |
| 67 | Joseph. T. Nwabanne and Philomena K. Igbokwe,. (2011, June), "Copper(II) Uptake by Adsorption using Palmyra Palm Nut,", Advances in Applied Science Research,, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 166-175, |
| 68 | J. T. Nwabanne and P. K. Igbokwe,. (2011, June), "Preparation of Activated Carbon from Nipa Palm Nut: Influence of Preparation Conditions;", Research Journal of Chemical Sciences,, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 53-58, |
| 69 | Igbokwe P. K. and Olebunne, F. L.,. (2010, January), "Empirical Modeling And Optimization Of Clay-Catalysed Esterification Using Response Surface Methodology,", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science,, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 70 | Igbokwe P. K., Olebunne, F. L. and Okolomike R. O.. (2010, February), "Empirical Modeling of the Vapour-phase Dehydrogenation of Ethanol using heterogeneous modified clay catalyst", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science,, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 8-10 |
| 71 | Igbokwe, P.K., Olebunne, F.L., Opebiyi, S.O., and Uzondu, F.N.. (2009, February), "Effect of Silica gel Support on Clay Catalysed Vapour-phase Dehydrogenation of Ethanol", International Journal of Engineering Science,, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp , 132 – 137 |
| 72 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Nwokolo, S.O.,. (2008, April), "Factors affecting the yield of α – cellulose from a local grass species – Panicum maximum,", Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (JSET),, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 8074 – 8084 |
| 73 | Igbokwe, P.K., Nnaji, C.A., and Okolomike, R.O.. (2008, September), "Effect of extraction process variables on triglyceride quality for production of bio-diesel for compression – Ignition Engines,", Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 8191 – 8201 |
| 74 | Igbokwe, P.K., Ugonabo, V.I., Iwegbu, N.A., Akachukwu, P.C., and Olisa, C.J.. (2008, May), "Kinetics of the catalytic esterification of propanol with ethanoic acid using catalysts obtained from local sources,", Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, (JSET),, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 8137 -8147 |
| 75 | Igbokwe, P.K., Effiong, E.E., Mgbemena C., and Obike I.J.,. (2008, February), "Kinetics of the transeterification of Nigeria Palm and Palm kernel Oils,", Journal of Science, Engineering and technology, (JSET), Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 7998 – 8003 |
| 76 | Igbokwe P.K., Okolomike, R.O., and Nwokolo, S.O.. (2008, May), "Zeolite for drying of ethanol – water and methanol – water systems from a Nigerian clay resource,", J.Univ. Chem. Technol. Met. (Sofia),, Vol. 43, (Issue 1), pp 109 -112 |
| 77 | Igbokwe, P.K., Onukwuli, O.D., and Okolomike, R.O. (2008, October), "Adsorption of Heavy metals from Aqueous Solutions using Adsorbents from Coconut Shells and Goat Hair,", African Journal of Science (AJS),, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 2021 – 2029 |
| 78 | Igbokwe, P.K., Nwabanne, J.T., and Okafor, V.N.. (2008, October), "Kinetics of the Catalytic Esterification of stearic Acid with Glycerol using Clay Catalysts", Journal of Applied Science (JAS),, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 7847 – 7852 |
| 79 | Igbokwe, P.K., Ugonabo, V.I., and Okolomike, R.O.,. (2008, January), "Kinetics of the Dehydrogenation of Ethanol with catalyst from Local Clay Resources", Journal of Applied Sciences (JAS), Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 7580 – 7584 |
| 80 | Igbokwe, P.K., Ugonabo, V.I., Oharandukun, E. and Ochili, A.,. (2008, June), "Characterisation and Use of Catalysts Produced from Local Clay Resources", Journal of Applied Science,, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 7551 – 7560 |
| 81 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Ugonabo, V.I,. (2008, October), "Toxicity Identification, Evaluation of Petrochemical Wastewater Effluents: A case Study of a Petrochemical Industry", Journal of Applied Science,, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 7765 – 7773, |
| 82 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Ukwuoma, F.O.,. (2008, September), "Safety Evaluation of the Industrial Environment for the Improvement of Occupational Health", Nigerian Journal of Engineering Management (NJEM),, Vol. 9, (Issue 1) |
| 83 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Okolomike, R.O.. (2008, January), "Acid Activated Carbon from Waste Groundnut Shells: Effect of Process variables on Adsorption Characteristics", World Journal of Biotechnology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1432 – 1437, |
| 84 | Igbokwe, P.K., Nwabanne J. T., and Okolomike, R.O.. (2008, March), "Adsorption of Lead and Cadmium from waste water using Coconut shell Activated Carbon", ANACHEM Journa,, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 237 – 244 |
| 85 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Onukwuli, O.D.. (2008, March), "Production and Characterisation of Castor oil – Modified Alkyd Resin,", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 161 – 165, |
| 86 | Menkiti, M.C., Igbokwe, P.K., Ugodulunwa, F.X.O., and Onukwuli, O.D.,. (2008, April), "Rapid Coagulation Kinetics of Coal Effluent with High Organic Content using blended and Unblended Chitin derived Coagulant,", Research Journal of Applied Sciences,, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 317 – 323, |
| 87 | Igbokwe P.K., Effiong, E.E.. (2008, January), "Opportunities for Development of Bio-diesel for Compression – Ignition Engines in Nigeria,", Nigerian Journal of Engineering Research and Development (NJERD), Vol. 7, (Issue 1) |
| 88 | Igbokwe P.K., Ugonabo, V.I., Iwegbu, N.A., Akachukwu, P.C., and Olisa, C.J.,. (2008, March), "Kinetics of the Catalytic Esterification of Propanol with Ethanoic Acid using Catalysts obtained from Nigerian Clays,", J.Univ. Chem. Technol.Met. (Sofia), Vol. 43, (Issue 3), pp 345 – 348 |
| 89 | Nwabanne, J.T., and Igbokwe P.K.,. (2008, November), "Kinetics and Equilibrium Modeling of Nickel Adsorption by Cassava Peel", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 829 – 834, |
| 90 | Ugonabo V. I. and Igbokwe P.K.,. (2008, January), "Treatment of Wastewater from Vegetable Oil Industry using Modified Laterite Adsorbent,", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science,, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 46 – 51, |
| 91 | Ogbuagu, J.O., and Igbokwe, P.K.. (2007, October), "Production of Biogas from waste Biomass", International research Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology (IREJEST), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 33 – 40, |
| 92 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Nwokolo, S.O.. (2007, June), "The effects of some additives on the Performance of acid activated clay", Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 7513 – 7517, |
| 93 | Ogbuagu, J.O., Ezemelu, I. and Igbokwe, P.K.,. (2007, December), "Quality characteristics of plastics products from waste plastic materials", Nigerian Journal of Industrial and Systems Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 7 – 10, |
| 94 | Ogbuagu J.O., Igbokwe, P.K., and Asuzu, A.C.. (2007, August), "Characterisation and utilization of Ukpor clay mineral (Kaolin) deposits, Ukpor, Anambra State, Nigeria", Nigerian Journal of Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 7 – 11 |
| 95 | Nwabanne, J.T., Igbokwe, P.K. and Onwuegbuta, G.C.. (2007, March), "An assessment of the environmental impact of the NNPC mega filling station project at Awka: The case of water quality", Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 7530 – 7538 |
| 96 | Okafor, V.N., Nwigbo, S.C., and Igbokwe P.K.. (2006, July), "Biochemical Treatment of wastewater from a Nigerian Textile Industry,", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 108 -114 |
| 97 | 8. Oguagu, J.O., and Igbokwe, P.K.,. (2004, November), "Recinodendron heudelotii, imperata cylindrical, Bambusa vulgaria, hildergardia bacteri and Momordica angustisa pela as Possible Raw Materials for the Paper and Board Industry,", Journal of Science and Technology Research,, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1 – 6, |
| 98 | Igbokwe P.K., Effiong, E.E., Nwafor O.M.I. and Ngochindo, R.I.. (2004, April), "Factors Affecting the Transesterification of Palm Olein,", Nigerian Journal of Engineering management,, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 25 – 30 |
| 99 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Ogbuagu, J.O.. (2003, October), "Effects of Process parameters on the Yield of Alumina from Indigenous Kaolinitic Clay Deposit,", Nigerian Journal of Engineering Research and development,, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp .23 – 26 |
| 100 | 6. Ogbuagu, J.O., and Igbokwe, P.K.. (2002, July), "Chemical Residue in our Environment: Sources, Transport and Effects,", Environmental Review,, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 543 – 553, |
| 101 | Igbokwe P.K., and Mbah, G.O.. (1997, September), "Toxicity Identification and Evaluation of Textile Wastewater Effluents", Environmental Review,, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 50 – 52 |
| 102 | 3. Onukwuli, O.D., Ukwuoma, P.O., Igbokwe P.K., and Aneke, L.E.,. (1995, August), "Production of activated Clay for bleaching red Palm Oil", Journal of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 28 – 34, |
| 103 | Peev, G.A. and Enenmoh P.K.;. (1984, March), "Optimal Separation of Azeotropic Binary Mixtures by Differential Distillation", THTM 84”, pp 286 – 290, |
| 104 | Ilcheva I., Polyanova M., and Enenmoh P. K.,. (1982, July), "Ion-selective determination of Chloride Ions in Technical Na2SiF6, “", THTM”, pp 32 – 37 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Monday M. Chukwu, Philomena K. Igbokwe and Joseph T. Nwabanne,. (2018, August), "Modelling Carbon Capture through Post-combustion using Sawdust Ash Leachate and Monoethanolamine", |
| 2 | Philomena K. Igbokwe and Kingsley C. Egemba,. (2018, August), "Shortcut Modeling of an Existing Atmospheric Crude Distillation Column,", |
| 3 | Ikenna C. Nwokedi, Philomena K. Igbokwe and Callistus N. Ude,. (2018, August), "Effect of Process Parameters in Sequestration of CO2 and CO using Aqeuous Ammonia Solution,", |
| 4 | P.K. Igbokwe and Udokwelu Ogochukwu E.. (2018, August), "Evaluation Studies on the Emulsifying Properties and Activity of High Methoxyl and Low Methoxyl Pectin Blends from Nigerian Citrus sinensis Peels in a Cosmetic Emulsion,", |
| 5 | Veronica N. Obasi and P.K. Igbokwe. (2018, August), "Production of Catalysts from Local Clay for Esterification Reaction,", |
| 6 | Nwabanne, J.T and Igbokwe, P.K.. (2012, August), "A Study of fixed bed Adsorption of Heavy Metals on Oil Palm Shell,", , pp 168 - 178 |
| 7 | Ugonabo, V.I., and Igbokwe, P.K.,. (2009, December), "On the Use of Low-cost Modified Kaolinite Adsorbent for Treatment of Vegetable Oil Refining Waste Water Effluent", , pp 157 – 168 |
| 8 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Nwabanne, J.T.. (2009, December), "Uptake of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution: A Comparative Study of Activated Carbons from Waste Biomass,", , pp 93 – 101 |
| 9 | Igbokwe, P.K., Olebunne, F.L., Opebiyi, S.O., and Okolomike, R.O.,. (2009, September), "Vapour – Phase Dehydrogenation of Ethanol using Heterogeneous Modified Kaolinite Catalyst", |
| 10 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Effiong, E.E.. (2007, November), "Opportunities for Development of Bio-diesel for Compression – Ignition Engines in Nigeria", , pp 15 |
| 11 | Igbokwe, P.K., Ugonabo, V.I., Iwegbu, N.A., Akachukwu, P.C., and Olisa, C.J.. (2007, November), "Kinetics of the Catalytic Esterification of Propanol with Ethanoic Acid using catalysts obtained from Local Sources,", , pp 34 |
| 12 | Onukwuli, O.D., Ukwuoma, P., Igbokwe, P.K., and Aneke, L.E.,. (1993, November), "Production of Activated Clay for Bleaching Red Palm Oil", , pp 4 |
| 13 | Onukwuli, O.D., Ukwuoma, P., Igbokwe, P.K., and Aneke, L.E.. (1991, November), "Printing Ink from Local Raw Materials,", , pp 113 – 116. |
| 14 | Onukwuli, O.D., Ukwuoma, P., Igbokwe, P.K., and Aneke, L.E.. (1991, October), "Effect of Process Variables on the Yields of Oil from Groundnut, Breadfruit, and Palm Kernel,", |
| 15 | Igbokwe P.K., Ukwuoma, F.O.. (1991, October), "Process Optimisation for Energy Managemen", |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Ugonabo, V.I.. (2007) Production of Latex paints using Modified Cassava Starch Thickener as a Replacement for Hydro ethyl Cellulose, , a Technical Report Commissioned by Jacbon Industries Nig., Ltd., Nkpor – Obosi Rd |
| 2 | Igbokwe, P.K., and Ugona, B.C.,. (1994) Waste Recycle; The case of used Rubber Tyres , a commissioned Report for Jacbon Industries Nig., Ltd., Nkpor – Obosi Rd |
| 3 | Igbokwe, P.K.. (1992) Differential Distillation of the Heteroazeotropic Binary Systems: Ethyl Acetate – Water and n-Butanol – water, |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Igbokwe, P.K., Onukwuli, O.D., Oguejiofor, G.C.,. "Development and Fabrication of Laboratory Equipment (Packed Absorption Column, Sedimentation Tank, Vortex Apparatus) for the Unit Operations Laboratory of the Department of Chemical Engineering,", (Research Work, 2005 September) Awka |
| 2 | Igbokwe, P.K.,. "Design of a Laboratory Rectification Column for the Unit Operations laboratory, Department of Chemical Engineering,", (Research Work, 1992 March) Enugu |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Collaborator: "TETFund/DR&D/CE/NRF/STI/53/VOL1" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Council for regulation of Engineers in Nigeria COREN" - R5724 (member since 1994), https://www.coren.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Faculty of Engineering International Conference on Raw Materials Processing and Utilization for Sustainable Development,", (Faculty of Engineering), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "31. 27th COREN Engineering Assembly, Abuja", (COREN), 6th August, 2018 to 8th August, 2018; Abuja |
| 3 | "26th COREN Engineering Assembly, Abuja", (COREN), 10th August, 2017 to 11th October, 2017; Abuja |
| 4 | "25th COREN Engineering Assembly, Abuja", (COREN), 11th August, 2016 to 12th August, 2016; Abuja |
| 5 | "24th COREN Engineering Assembly, Abuja,", (COREN), 10th August, 2015 to 12th August, 2015; Abuja |
| 6 | "44th AGM and AC, NSChE, Owerri,", (NSChE), 16th November, 2014 to 18th November, 2014; Owerri |
| 7 | "23rd COREN Engineering Assembly", (COREN), 21st August, 2014 to 21st August, 2014; Abuja |
| 8 | "Faculty of Engineering Annual Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering), 19th August, 2014 to 20th October, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, |
| 9 | "22nd COREN Engineering Assembly,", (COREN), 20th August, 2013 to 21st August, 2013; Abuja |
| 10 | "42nd AGM and AC, NSChE,", (NSChE,), 16th November, 2012 to 18th November, 2012; Abuja |
| 11 | "5th African Regional Conference on Engineering Education", (African Engineering Education), 12th September, 2012 to 12th September, 2012; Lagos |
| 12 | "Faculty of Engineering Annual Conference on Infrastructural Development and Maintenance in the Nigerian Environment", (Faculty of Engineering), 27th August, 2012 to 28th August, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, |
| 13 | "18. Interdisciplinary Conference on Chemical, Mechanical and Materials Engineering (World Conference series with Virtual Participation), Australia,", (World Conference series with Virtual Participation), 7th December, 2009 to 20th December, 2009; Virtual Participation), Australia |
| 14 | "International Conference on Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials", (CEAM), 13th October, 2009 to 15th October, 2009; Italy |
| 15 | "17th Engineering assembly", (NSE), 23rd September, 2008 to 24th September, 2008; Abuja |
| 16 | "16th Engineering Assembly,", (NSE), 28th August, 2007 to 29th August, 2007; Abuja |
| 17 | "15th Engineering Assembly", (NSE), 25th July, 2006 to 26th July, 2006; Abuja |
| 18 | "14th Engineering Assembly", (NSE), 13th August, 2005 to 15th October, 2005; Abuja |
| 19 | "10. 34th AGM and AC, NSChE,", (NSChE,), 25th November, 2004 to 27th November, 2006; Port Harcourt |
| 20 | "28th AGM/ANNUAL Conference of the NSChE", (NSChE,), 12th November, 1998 to 14th November, 1998; Enugu |
| 21 | "3rd National Engineering Assembly", (NSE), 3rd September, 1997 to 5th September, 1997; Benin |
| 22 | "3. National Conference on Technological Progress in the Third World Countries", (NACOTEP), 3rd October, 1991 to 5th October, 1991; Enugu |
| 23 | "2. Mid-year Meeting of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers", (NSChE)), 13th August, 1990 to 13th August, 1990; Enugu |
| 24 | "1. First National Conference on Maintenance, Management and Technology", (FINCOMMAT), 12th October, 1988 to 12th October, 1988; Enugu |
| 25 | "7. COREN Accreditation Visitation, Lagos State University, Faculty of Engineering,", (COREN), Lagos State University |
| 26 | "16. 37th AGM and AC, NSChE,", (NSChE,), Enugu |
| 27 | "17th Engineering assembly", (NSE), Abuja |
| 28 | "22. 22nd COREN Engineering Assembly,", (COREN), Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Deepwater Operations and Challenges Workshop for Nigerian academics,", (15. Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company), 19th November, 2007 to 19th November, 2007; Lagos |
| 2 | "13. Education Trust Fund Capacity Building Workshop for Lecturers in Nigerian Universities", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 11th September, 2006 to 13th September, 2006; Awka |
| 3 | "8. COREN Accreditation Visitation, University of Uyo, Faculty of Engineering", (COREN), 13th October, 2003 to 16th October, 2003; University of Uyo, |
| 4 | "COREN Accreditation Visitation, Lagos State University, Faculty of Engineering,", (COREN), 10th July, 2000 to 14th July, 2000; Lagos State University |
| 5 | "5. Curriculum Development Workshop (Professional Diploma, Post-HND) in Chemical Engineering", (NBTE), 14th September, 1998 to 18th September, 1998; Kaduna |
| 6 | "8. COREN Accreditation Visitation, University of Uyo, Faculty of Engineering", (COREN), University of Uyo, |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "9. 1st Annual Workshop/Seminar on Safety in the Chemical Process Industries and Pollution Abatement, NSChE (Anambra, Ebonyi and Enugu States Chapter", (NSChE), 10th December, 2003 to 11th December, 2003; Enugu, |
| 2 | "Gordian Ezekwe Memorial Lecture", (Faculty of Engineering), Nnamdi Azikiwe University |