Dr. Chinyelu Ijeamaka Egwuatu
Dr. Chinyelu Ijeamaka Egwuatu is a READER in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Pure And Industrial Chemistry, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2016) September, 2006 to September, 2015 Ph.D PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY. (Master Degree, February, 2002) February, 2000 to February, 2002 M. Sc PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA. (Bachelor Degree, February, 1998) December, 1992 to February, 1998 B. Sc INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
| 4 | QUEEN'S SCCHOOL ENUGU. (SSCE, November, 1991) January, 1985 to June, 1991 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | READER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | SENIOR LECTURER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2015 to September, 2023 |
| 3 | LECTURER I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2008 to January, 2015 |
| 4 | LECTURER II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2003 to October, 2005 |
| 5 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2002 to October, 2005 |
| 6 | GRADUATE ASSISTANT, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 0199 to October, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | OKONKWO C. P., CHRIS-OKAFOR P. U., EGWUATU C. I., AMADI E.G., NKWEGU U., ONUOHA M. U.. (2023, February) FUNDAMENTAL APPROACH TO BASIC PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY , pp 1-181 |
| 2 | OKONKWO C. P., CHRIS-OKAFOR P. U., EGWUATU C. I., AMADI E.G., NKWEGU U., ONUOHA M. U.. (2023, February) FUNDAMENTAL APPROACH TO BASIC PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY , pp 1-181 |
| Book Chapters | |
| 1 | Chigozie John Onyinye Anarado , Charity Ebere Anarado, Benjamin Chimezie Izuagbachukwu , Uzorchukwu Michael Ogu , Amarachi Maduka , Chinyelu Ijeamaka Egwuatu and Valentine Ifenna Onwukeme. (2021, June) Focusing on the Quality of Potable Water Available to the Residents of Anambra State, Nigeria |
| 2 | EGWUATU C. I. AND OBUMSELU O. F.. (2021, February) CHEMISTRY AS A SCIENCE FORMAT PUBLISHERS, (Issue 79), pp 91 |
| 3 | EGWUATU C. I., AMADI E. G. (2021, February) FATS AND OILS , pp 92-103 |
| 4 | Egwuatu C. I.; Obumselu O. F.. (2021, February) CHEMICAL HAZARDS , pp 105-117 |
| 5 | Egwuatu, C.I. (2015, June) Chemistry the everyday science, In Broad Approach to History and Philosophy of Science IJGLOBAL CONCEPT, pp 163-167 |
| 6 | Egwuatu C. I.. (2011, November) ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF CHEMICALS AND WASTES |
| 7 | Egwuatu C. I., Omuku P. E.. (2009, April) THE SCIENCE CHEMISTRY SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES, pp 29-35 |
| 8 | Okoye, A.C and Egwuatu, C.I. (2009, April) Contemporary Environmental Issues, In Introduction to History and Philosophy of Science , pp 90-100 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Anene I.C., Emejulu A.A., Anene C. C., Oghonim P. A. N., Ovowa O.F., Victor Aduloju A.T., Abana, C.C., Egwuatu C.I., Umeoduagu N.D., Okonkwo N.N., Ebo P.U. Igwilo C.Q. and Agu, K.C.. (2026, January), "ANTIMICROBIAL EFFECTS OF IRVINGIA GABONENSIS PEEL EXTRACT-SYNTHESIZED SILVER NANOPARTICLES", International Journal Research Publication Analysis, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-20 |
| 2 | Okonkwo, N.N., Uwanta, L.I. , Okeke, C.B., Nzeajunwa, G. C., Oghonim, P.AN., Egwuatu C. I., Awari, V.G., Umeoduagu, N.D.4, and Agu, K.C.. (2026, January), "MONOCULTURE BIODEGRADATION OF PACKAGED WATER SACHETS AND POLYETHENE TREATED WITH HEAT USING DIVERSE MICROBIAL ISOLATES", International Journal Research Publication Analysis, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-25 |
| 3 | C. I. Egwuatu, G. O. Ezeudu, O. F. Obumselu and C. E. Nnaji. (2026, May), "Green Approach to Ampicillin Removal: Modified Rice Husk as a Sustainable Adsorbent", Journal of Applied Physical Science International, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 18-46 |
| 4 | Egwuatu C. I., Nnaji C. E., Obumselu O. F., and Okonkwo C. P.. (2026, January), "Extraction and Characterisation of Oils from Cussonia bateri (Jansa) and Chrysobalanus icaco (Omillo) Seeds as Potential Renewable Resources", Journal of Applied Chemical Science International, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 26-38 |
| 5 | Egwuatu, C. I., Amadi, E. G., Iwuozor, K. O., Udeagbala, M. C., Emenike, E. C., & Adeniyi, A. G.. (2025, March), "Improving oil sorption efficiency through acetylation of chicken feathers: Process and kinetic insights.", Chemistry Africa,, Vol. 8, pp 1477–14911. |
| 6 | Ofunwa, J.O ., Egurefa, S.O ., Awari, V.G ., Umeoduagu, N.D ., Egwuatu, C.I ., Orji, C.C4 ., Ifediegwu, M.C. , Anazodo, C.A ., Ojeah, I.K . and Ebo P.U .. (2025, January), "ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BENEFICIAL MICROBES FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT", World Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 18-25 |
| 7 | Awari, V.G ., Ofunwa, J.O ., Egwuatu, C.I ., Egurefa, S.O ., Aniekwu, C.C ., Okinedo, J.I ., Ifediegwu, M.C . and Orji, C.C. (2025, May), "Heavy Metal Concentrations in Fish from Oguta Lake: Exceedances of Permissible Limits and Public Health Concerns", ISAR Journal of Science and Technology Volume, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 34-44 |
| 8 | Ikenna Onyido, Onyeka F Obumselu, Chinyelu I Egwuatu, Nkechi H Okoye. (2023, April), "Solvent and solvation effects on reactivities and mechanisms of phospho group transfers from phosphate and phosphinate esters to nucleophiles", Frontiers in Chemistry, Vol. 11 |
| 9 | C. I. Egwuatu a, P. C. Okafor , J. O. Ndubuisi and P. C.Ezeagwu. (2023, August), "Optimized Adsorption of Pb(II) ion from Aqueous Solution Using Sharp Sand: Ann and RSM Modelling", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 1-15 |
| 10 | E. G. Amadi*, C. I. Egwuatu, C. U. Okoro , F. O. Obumselu and M. U. Onuoha. (2021, August), "Determination of the Mechanism of Nucleophilic Reaction of Fenitrothion Using Substituted Phenoxide Nucleophiles in Aqueous Media", International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, Vol. 22, (Issue 6), pp 40-46 |
| 11 | Ed Nwobodo , Oluchukwu C. Ezeasouba , David Chibuike Ikwuka , Gabriel Ejike Igbokwe , Chinyelu Egwuatu , Kester Eluemunor Nwaefulu. (2021, February), "Evaluation of Microbial and Elemental contaminants of Open Market Sachet Water in Nnewi Metropolis", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 172-180 |
| 12 | Ifeoma Maryjane Iloamaeke* , Chineyelu Ijeamaka Egwuatu, Harry Alphonsus Onwumelu, Christian Elochukwu Nzoka-Okoye. (2020, April), "Optimization of Colour Reduction in the Pharmaceutical Effluent by Response Surface Methodology,", International Journal of Environmental Chemistry, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 28-37 |
| 13 | Chigozie John Onyinye Anarado, Charity Ebere Anarado* , Benjamin Chimezie Izuagbachukwu, Uzorchukwu Michael Ogu, Amarachi Maduka, Chinyelu Ijeamaka Egwuatu, Valentine Ifenna Onwukeme. (2019, November), "Quality of Potable Water Available to the Residents of Anambra State, Nigeria", Natural Resources, Vol. 10, pp 395-414 |
| 14 | C. M. Okey- Nzekwe, A.M. Ekwonu, C.I. Egwuatu and P.U. Umennadi. (2019, September), "Pharmacological Activities of Compounds of Leaves and Roots of Imperata Cylindrica with Its Antimicrobial and Structural Elucidation", American Academic & Scholarly Research Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 20-35 |
| 15 | Onwumelu, H. A.;Aralu, C. C.;Egwuatu C. I.. (2018, November), "Inhibition of Mild Steel Corrosion in HCl Solution by Gongronema latifolium Methanol Extract", IOSR Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 35-44 |
| 16 | Ijeamaka, Odebeatu Chinonso Christian, Obumselu Onyeka Fabian, Iloamaeke Ifeoma MaryJane, Kammeje Tochukwu Joseph. (2018, August), "Isotherm Studies of Adsorption of Cr (Vi) Ions onto Coconut Husk Egwuatu Chinyelu", International Journal of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 38-44 |
| 17 | I.M. Iloamaeke,* C.U. Umeobika, C. I. Egwuatu,N. S. Ekwe, and C. J. Ogua,. (2017, July), "Corrosion inhibition and adsorption behaviour of aluminium in 1m H2SO4 meduim using persea americana (avocado pear) leaves extract", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 47-57 |
| 18 | Anarado C. Ebere, Anarado C. John, Egwuatu C. Ijeamaka, Umedum N. Lilian, Okoye P. A. Chuma. (2016, March), "Phytoremediation of Cobalt, Lead and Zinc Using Selected African Plants", AASCIT Communications, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 212-216 |
| 19 | Anarado, C.J.O*, Eboatu, A.N, Anarado, C.E, Egwuatu, C.I... (2016, July), "Crystallochemical Study of Kaolinitic Minerals from Anambra And Ebonyi States of Southeastern Nigeria.", IJRDO-Journal Of Applied Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 7), pp 1-16 |
| 20 | Egwuatu Chinyelu, Umedum Ngozi, Ochiagha Kate, Ogbugo Sixtus. (2015, July), "Use of unmodified orange peel for the adsorption of Cd(II), Pb(II) and Hg(II) ions in aqueous solutions", American Journal of Physical Chemistry, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 21 | Egwuatu C. I. , Iloamaeke I. , Anarado C. J. O. , Umeohia O. C.. (2015, August), "Locally-Sourced Beans Husk, a Potential Adsorbent for Cd(II), Pb(II), Hg(II) Ions in Aqueous Solution", International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 1129-1137 |
| 22 | I. M. Iloamaeke* , C. I. Egwuatu, U. C. Umeobika, H. Edike, E. C. Ohaekenyem. (2015, October), "Corrosion Inhibition and Adsorption Studies of Ethanol Extract of Senna alata for Mild Steel in 2.0M H2SO4 Solution", International Journal of Materials Chemistry and Physics, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 295-299 |
| 23 | Egwuatu C. I.*, Umedum, N. L., Anarado C. J. O., A. N. Eboatu. (2014, October), "Chicken Feather as Sequestrant for Lead Ions in Aqueous Solution", International Journal of Modern Analytical and Separation Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 51-66 |
| 24 | Onyema C. T., Okonisa O. I., Egwuatu I. C., Ogbuagu A. S., Ohaekenyem E. C., Ekwueme I. J., Sokwaibe C. E... (2014, November), "Phytocoil Production from the Leaves of Azadirachta Indica (Neem) and Hyptis Suaveolens (Bush Mint).", AASCIT Journal of Chemistry., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-4 |
| 25 | L Umedum Ngozi, Nwajagu Ugochukwu, P Udeozo Ifeoma, E Anarado Charity, I Egwuatu Chinyelu. (2014, June), "The efficacy of Hyptis suaveolens: A review of its nutritional and medicinal applications", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 4, (Issue 6) |
| 26 | C. I. Egwuatu, N. L. Umedum, O. F. Obumselu, C. J. O.Anarado. (2014, June), "Adsorption of Lead Ions onto Cattle Bone", Journal of Int. Environmental Application & Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 194-204 |
| 27 | Egwuatu C. I.*, Umedum, N. L., Anarado C. J. O., A. N. Eboatu. (2014, October), "Chicken Feather as Sequestrant for Lead Ions in Aqueous Solution", International Journal of Modern Analytical and Separation Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 51-66 |
| 28 | Omuku P.; Onwumelu H.A. and Egwuatu, C.I.. (2010, September), "FORMULATION OF BIPHASE CLEANING AGENTS AND THEIR CLEANING EFFECT ON OILY SOILED METAL SUBSTRATES", Journal of Physical Sciences and Innovations, Vol. 2, pp 123-132 |
| 29 | C. J. O. ANARADO, C. E. ANARADO, C. I. EGWUATU. (2010, September), "PHYSICOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF PYRITE MINERAL OCCURRING IN ANAMBRA STATE", ANACHEM JOURNAL, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 799-805 |
| 30 | Omuku P. E., Onwumelu H. A. and Egwuatu C. I.. (2009, October), "A comparative analysis of a locally made beverage (kunu) with a non alcoholic malt drink. J Appl Sci. 12(3):", JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 8763-8772 |
| 31 | Omuku P.E., Onwumelu H.A. and Egwuatu, C.I.. (2009, December), "Preliminary Phytochemical and Anti-bacterial properties of the crude extracts of the leaves of Anthocleista Djalonensis and Manihot Esculenta", Journal of Biomedical and Health Development,, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 8-10 |
| 32 | C. P. EZEANI P. AC. OKOYE, C. I. EGWUATU, C. J. ANARADO. (2007, June), "CONTAMINATION OF RAIN WATER COLLECTED FROM PAINTED TOOF IN AMICHI , NNEWI SOUTH LGA, ANAMBRA STATE, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 6935-6941 |
| 33 | C.I. Egwuatu, J. K. NDUKA, Q. O. OZOREWOR and C. J. ANARADO. (2007, August), "PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING, ALKALOID EXTRACTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF THE BARK OF PICRILIMA NITIDA (OSU IGWE)", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1786-1790 |
| 34 | C. I. Egwuatu, M. C. Nwankwo, C. J. Anarado, N. H. Ugwu. (2007, June), "Sequestration of silver and lead ions from aqueous solutions using chemically modified maize husk", Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp 7388-7392 |
| 35 | C. I. EGWUATU J. K. C. NDUKA, I. N. UMEH, A. C. OKOYE. (2006, December), "BIOREMEDIATION OF KEROSENE CONTAMINATED SOILUSING ESCHERICHIA COLI AMENDED WITH INORGANIC", WORLD JOURNAL OF BIOTECHNOLOGY, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 1132-1136 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "OPTIMIZED REMOVAL OF Fe(II) AND Pb(II) FROM SIMULATED WATER AND ENYIMGBA RIVER WATER USING SHARP SAND" (2023). Completed Masters project by OKAFOR PRECIOUS CHIMA |
| 2 | "DETERMINATION OF THE MECHANISM OF THE SUBSTITUTION OF SELECTED PHENOXIDE NUCLEOPHILES WITH FENITROTHION IN AQUEOUS/ETHANOL MEDIA" (2024). Completed Masters project by OKORO CHIDI UZOR 2016546003F |
| 3 | "OPTIMIZATION OF AMPICILLIN REMOVAL USING MODIFIED RICE HUSK AS ADSORBENT" (2026). Completed Masters project by EZEUDU GODWIN OBIDIKE 2018546015F |
| 4 | "Optimized production of biodiesel using an agro-based nano catalyst" (2026). Completed Masters project by NNAJI EMMANUEL CHIDIEBERE |
| 5 | "DETERMINATION OF THE MECHANISM OF NUCLEOPHILIC DISPLACEMENT ON FENITRTHION BY SELECTED NUCLEOPHILES IN AQUEOUS MEDIA" (2022). Completed Masters project by AMADI EMEKA GODSON |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Attaining Typical Enzyme-type Rate Enhancements in the Uncatalyzed Hydrolysis of Phosphate Esters Through Ground State Destabilization" (December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by ALFRED P. SLOAN FOUNDATION |
| 2 | Awardee: "TETFUND INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH (IBR) GRANT (TETF/ES/DR & D/CE/UN1/AWKA/1RR/2023/VOL.1)" (December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "FUNDAMENTAL APPROACH TO BASIC PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE: A BASIC APPROACH" (July, 2021) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Efficient Treatment of Petroleum Refinery wastewater by an Induced electro-Fenton process,"" (June, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Removal of some Emerging/Organic Pollutants from Aqueous Environment using Insitu Functionalized Perovskite Nanoparticles" (July, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MASTERS FINAL EXAMINATION" (October, 2019 to October, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MASTERS FINAL EXAMINATION" (October, 2018 to September, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "MASTERS FINAL EXAMINATION" (September, 2013 to November, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "MASTERS FINAL EXAMINATION" (September, 2013 to August, 2018). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "MASTERS FINAL EXAMINATION" (September, 2013 to November, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "MASTERS FINAL EXAMINATION" (September, 2013 to May, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "MASTERS FINAL EXAMINATION" (October, 2012 to July, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | COMMITTEE MEMBER, "FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES COMMITTE ON STAFF COMPLAINT" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | DEPUTY DIRECTOR JUPEB, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY , AWKA" (October, 2023) |
| 4 | member, "DEPT ADHOC COMMITTEE" (June, 2023 to July, 2023) |
| 5 | DEPUTY DIRECTOR COCES, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2022 to February, 2023) |
| 6 | member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka/ National Water Resources Capacity Building Network" (February, 2021 to July, 2023) |
| 7 | COORDINATOR, "SCHOOL OF GENERAL STUDIES" (February, 2020 to February, 2022) |
| 8 | Faculty Representative to the University Senate, "Faculty of Physical Sciences" (February, 2020 to February, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American Association for Science and Technology (AASCIT)" - 1004622 (member since 2015), http://www.aascit.org/about/index |
| 2 | Full Member, "INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED CHEMISTS OF NIGERIA" - 137479 (member since 2007), https://iccon.gov.ng/ |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF NIGERIA" - CSN/ANC/645 (member since 2000), https://chemsociety.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "45th International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 18th September, 2022 to 23rd September, 2022; Yola |
| 2 | "International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 10th September, 2018 to 14th September, 2018; Ibadan |
| 3 | "Protein Expression, Purification & Characterization Conference in", (GTCBIO), 16th October, 2013 to 18th October, 2013; San Diego, California |
| 4 | "Induction of new members", (Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria), 29th March, 2007 to 29th March, 2007; Lagos |
| 5 | "International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 11th September, 2006 to 15th September, 2006; Lagos |
| 6 | "25th International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 12th September, 2000 to 12th September, 2000; Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Insider threat management and system implementation", (AcuTech Training Institute), 17th October, 2022 to 18th October, 2022; Lagos |
| 2 | "HANDS-ON Workshop on Research Data Analysis using STATA and MICROSOFT EXCEL", (FLourish Data Analytics School), 12th July, 2021 to 16th July, 2021; Awka |
| 3 | "Improving the cpacity of Mathematical Sciences Lecturers on research analysis", (National Mathematical Centre), 7th September, 2014 to 13th September, 2014; Abuja |