Dr. Ugwu Jerome Odo
Dr. Ugwu Jerome Odo is a READER in METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I AM ENGR. DR. UGWU JEROME ODO, A SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING. MY RESEARCH INTEREST IS ON FOUNDRY TECHNOLOGY AND HEAT TREATMENT OF FERROUS AND NON-FEROUS ALLOYS SYSTEM.
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Address: | Metallurgical And Materials Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2012) January, 2002 to July, 2012 Ph.D. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
| 2 | ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU. (Master Degree, December, 2001) October, 1998 to December, 2001 M.ENG METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
| 3 | ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ENUGU. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 1997) October, 1991 to September, 1997 PGD METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
| 4 | FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, IDAH, KOGI STATE. (HND, August, 1985) September, 1983 to August, 1985 HND PRODUCTION METALLURGY |
| 5 | FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC, IDAH, KOGI STATE. (OND, June, 1982) December, 1980 to June, 1982 OND METALLURGY |
| 6 | NSUKKA CENTRE 05. (GCE, December, 1980) December, 1980 to December, 1980 |
| 7 | COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL, ISIENU, NSUKKA. (SSCE, June, 1980) December, 1975 to June, 1980 |
| 8 | EDEM UMUABOR PRIMARY SCHOOL, EHA-ALUMONA, NSUKKA. (FSLC, June, 1976) September, 1970 to June, 1976 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | SENIOR LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA October, 2017 to Present |
| 2 | LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA May, 2014 to September, 2017 |
| 3 | CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA July, 2003 to May, 2014 |
| 4 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA July, 2002 to July, 2003 |
| 5 | ASSISTANT CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST, ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AGBANI July, 1992 to July, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Agatha Ifeoma Ijomah, Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Jerome Ugwu Odo, Ifeanacho Uchenna Okeke. (2023, September), "Microstructure, impact energy, density, and electrical properties of Cu-3Si alloy system doped with molybdenum", International Journal of Novel Research in Engineering and Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1-6 |
| 2 | Agatha Ifeoma Ijomah, Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Jerome Ugwu Odo, Ifeanacho Uchenna Okeke. (2023, September), "Experimental study of microstructure, impact energy, physical, and electrical properties of Al-doped Cu-3Si-Al ternary alloy", International Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 79-84 |
| 3 | Agatha Ifeoma Ijomah, Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Jerome Ugwu Odo, Ifeanacho Uchenna Okeke. (2023, September), "Microstructure, impact and electrical behavior of fine grained Cu-Si-(Mg, Ti) alloy after solid solution strengthening", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp 590-597 |
| 4 | Kingsley C. Nnakwo, Jerome U. Odo, Agatha I. Ijomah. (2023, September), "Mechanical characteristics of stir-cast Irvingia wombolu reinforced Al-4wt%Cu composite", International Journal of Novel Research in Civil Structural and Earth Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 1-7 |
| 5 | Agatha Ifeoma Ijomah, Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Ifeanacho Uchenna Okeke, and Jerome Ugwu Odo. (2023, September), "Tailoring the surface morphology of Al, Mo-doped Copper-silicon alloys for enhanced impact resistance", International Journal of Novel Research in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 6 | Kingsley C. Nnakwo, Jerome U. Odo, Agatha I. Ijomah. (2023, September), "Reinforcing potential of Irvingia wombolu shell particulates in Al-2Nb-0.5Si eco-composite", International Journal of Novel Research in Civil Structural and Earth Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 8-14 |
| 7 | Agatha Ifeoma Ijomah, Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Jerome Ugwu Odo, Ifeanacho Uchenna Okeke. (2023, September), "Improving the structure, tensile strength and hardness of molybdenum-doped copper-silicon alloy system", International Journal of Mechanical and Industrial Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 54-59 |
| 8 | KC Nnakwo, JU Odo, KO Eweka, JS Okafor, AI Ijomah, EA Maduka, BC Ugwuanyi. (2022, November), "Evaluation of the Electrical Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of Cu–3Ti–1.5 Ni–0.5 Si Quaternary Alloy", JOM-The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society, Vol. 74, (Issue 11), pp 4174-4180 |
| 9 | Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Ifeanacho Uchenna Okeke, Jerome Ugwu Odo. (2017, November), "Effect of Nickel and Iron Addition on the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Tin Bronze (Cu-10wt%Sn)", American Journal of Engineering, Technology and Society, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 110-118 |
| 10 | JU Odo, WC Okafor, AL Odo, LN Ejikeugwu, CN Ugwuoke. (2017, September), "Technical Education--The Key to Sustainable Technological Development.", Universal Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 11), pp 1878-1884 |
| 11 | Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Charles Amamchukwu Obi, Jerome Ugwu Odo. (2017, September), "Effect of Heat Treatment Parameters on the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Bronze (Cu-10wt% Al)", American Journal of Materials Science and Application, Vol. 5, pp 16-24 |
| 12 | CK Ogbunnaoffor, JU Odo, EE Nnuka. (2016, August), "The Effect of Welding Current and Electrode Types on Tensile Properties of Mild Steel", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | PA Oghenekowho, JU Odo, EE Nnuka. (2016, August), "Effect of nickel and molybdenum on the mechanical properties of aluminium-4% copper alloy", Int J Eng Res Technol, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 740-748 |
| 14 | NWAEJU CC, ODO JU, EDOZIUNO FO, NNAOMA IE, JISIKE SC. (2016, January), "EFFECT OF COPPER ADDITION ON THE STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF Al-4%Zn ALLOY", International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering & Technology (IJSRET), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 43-48 |
| 15 | SE Ede, JU Odo, ID Adiele, JN Ani, CW Onyia, BA Okorie. (2015, April), "Effects of silicon carbide (SiC) nano particulates addition on mechanical properties of Aa2618 Alloy", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 1 |
| 16 | FO Edoziuno, JU Odo, EE Nnuka. (2015, June), "Effect of Ukpor clay content on the properties of synthetic moulding sand produced from River Niger sand", International Journal of Research in Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 12-16 |
| 17 | PO Okonji, EE Nnuka, JU Odo. (2015, September), "Effect of Welding Current and Filler Metal Types on Macrostructure and Tensile Strength of GTAW Welded Stainless Steel Joints", International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Trends, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 9-12 |
| 18 | Iheoma C Chukwujike, Stanley O Nwakpa, Jerome U Odo. (2015, August), "Studies on the Extender Properties of some selected Local Clays in Nigeria", International Journal of Multidisplinary Research and Development, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 161-166 |
| 19 | PO Okonji, RE Okonji, JU Odo. (2015, October), "Effect of inhibitors on the corrosion behaviour of cold-rolled mild steel", Int. J. Scient. Res. Eng. Trends, Vol. 1, pp 5-8 |
| 20 | WC Okafor, JU Odo, EE Nnuka. (2015, May), "Effect of Nickel and Chromium Addition on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium–4% Zinc Alloy", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | JU Odo, KC Nnakwo, SMO Obiorah, CN Mbah, CO Nwoye, AC Ifejika. (2015, April), "Effect of IRON Removal on the Structure and Mecahnical Properties of Aluminium-Silicon Alloys", IJSRSET, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 555-562 |
| 22 | CC Nwaeju, JC Odo, EE Nnuka. (2015, November), "Effect of niobium addition on the structure and mechanical properties of aluminium bronze (Cu-10% Al) alloy", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | NWAKPA SO,ODO JU, NNUKA EE. (2015, November), "COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE MICROSTRUCTURE AND CORROSION RATES OF STAINLESS STEEL PIPE CONVEYING SALT WATER AND PETROL", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 24 | S. O. Nwakpa, J. U. Odo, E. C. Ufomba, L. N Ejike-Ugwu, C.C Nwaeju. (2015, November), "Empirical Evaluations on the Corrosion Behaviour of Carbon Steel in Deaerated Saline Solutions under the Influence of Scale Inhibitor", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 25 | CN Nwambu, JU Odo, SM Obiorah, SO Nwakpa, AS Adizo, AO Agbo. (2014, June), "Structural modification of aluminium-manganese-silicon alloy with sodium fluoride", Int. J. Eng. Sci. Invent, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 25-30 |
| 26 | SMO Obiorah, EE Nnuka, CC Daniel-Mkpume, JU Odo, SO Nwakpa. (2014, March), "Factors Affecting Dephosphorization of Agbaja Iron Ore (Kogi State), Nigeria", Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 538-546 |
| 27 | VU Nwoke, EE Nnuka, JU Odo, SMO Obiorah. (2014, April), "Effect of process variables on the mechanical properties of surface hardened mild steel quenched in different media", International journal of scientific & technology research, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 388-398 |
| 28 | CN Nwambu, EE Nnuka, JU Odo, CI Nwoye, SO Nwakpa. (2014, April), "Effect of molybdenum and cobalt addition on structure and mechanical properties of aluminium—12.5% silicon alloy", International Journal of Engineering Science Invention, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 20-24 |
| 29 | JU Odo, WC Okafor, SO Ekpe, CC Nwogbu. (2014, November), "Extraction of niobium from tin slag", Int. J. Sci. Res. Publ, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 1-7 |
| 30 | CI Nwoye, SO Nwakpa, IE Nwosu, JU Odo, EC Chinwuko, NE Idenyi. (2014, December), "Multi-factorial analysis of atmospheric noise pollution level based on emitted carbon and heat radiation during gas flaring", J. Atmos. Pollut, Vol. 2, pp 22-29 |
| 31 | CI Nwoye, IE Nwosu, SO Nwakpa, JU Odo, SE Ede, NE Idenyi. (2014, September), "Predictability of the electrical conductivity of in situ sea water as a function of its pH", Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 8-14 |
| 32 | KC Nnakwo, EE Nnuka, JU Odo, SM Obiorah, PA Oghenekowho. (2014, September), "Effect of Magnesium and Manganese on the Secondary Phase and Mechanical Properties of Aluminium-4% Copper Alloy", International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), pp 2278-0181 |
| 33 | SMO Obiorah, JU Odo, SO Nwakpa, CC Mkpume. (2014, October), "The Effect of moisture content on the Foundry properties of Starch-Based Composite Binder", International Journal Of Technology Enhancements And Emerging Engineering Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 119-122 |
| 34 | SMO Obiorah, EE Nnuka, JU Odo, SO Nwakpa. (2014, June), "Central Composite Design In Optimization Of The Factors Of Dephosphorization Of Agbaja Iron Ore", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS AND EMERGING ENGINEERING RESEARCH |
| 35 | CI Nwoye, JU Odo, EM Ameh, SO Nwakpa. (2013, November), "Factorial analysis of welding current influence on heat affected zone hardness of cast iron, aluminium, and mild steel weldments cooled in palm oil", Journal of Metallurgy |
| 36 | CI Nwoye, JT Nwabanne, JU Odo. (2013, October), "Open system leaching of sphalerite in butanoic acid solution and empirical analysis of zinc extraction based on initial solution pH, leaching time and ore mass-input", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 37 | CI Nwoye, JU Odo, SO Nwakpa, OO Onyemaobi. (2013, September), "Open-System Predictive Assessment of Lead Extraction Rate during Biooxidation of Galena by Acidithiobacillus Ferrooxidans", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 396-408 |
| 38 | CI Nwoye, JU Odo, AO Agbo, SO Nwakpa, EM Ameh. (2013, September), "Quantitative Evaluation of the Concentration of Phosphorus Removed during Thermo-Leaching of Haematite with Potassium Hydroxide Solution", International Science and Investigation journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 91-102 |
| 39 | CI Nwoye, CC Nwogbu, AO Agbo, JU Odo, SO Nwakpa. (2013, April), "Reliability Level of Welding Voltage Dependence of Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) Hardness of Selected Metallic Weldments Cooled in Groundnut Oil", Materials Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 22-26 |
| 40 | CI Nwoye, NE Idenyi, JU Odo. (2012, August), "Predictability of Corrosion Rates of Aluminum Manganese Alloys Based on Initial Weights and Exposure Time in the Atmosphere", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 41 | JU Odo, CO Nwajagu, EE Nnuka. (2009, October), "Characterization of ezebunagu clay deposit and its potential for industrial applications", Journal Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 31-37 |
| 42 | SO Obiorah, JU Odo, SI Okeke. (2007, April), "Extraction of gold from Calabar gold dust", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 100-101 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | F. O. Edoziuno, C. C, Nwaeju, and J. U. Odo. (2022, June), "Response Surface Optimization and Predictive Modelling of the Slip Casting Rate of Some Nigerian Clays", |
| 2 | JU Odo, VU Nwoke. (2019, September), "Effect of Core Diameter on the Compressive Strength and Porosity of Itakpe Iron Ore Pellets", , pp 511-521 |
| 3 | VU Nwoke, SMO Obiorah, JU Odo. (2018, October), "Dephosphorization of Nigerian Agbaja Iron Ore by Hydrometallurgical Method", , Vol. 2 |
| 4 | ABIA-BASSEY N, OGBUEFI-CHIMA FI, UDEINYA TC, ODO JU, IDENYI NE. (2015, November), "GREEN INHIBITORS INDUSTRIAL CORROSION CONTROL", |
| 5 | CI NWOYE, OM CHIMA, JU ODO, D ONYEKPEZE, N ABIA-BASSEY, NE IDENYI. (2015, November), "A MATHEMATICAL RESPONSE OF CERAMIC WARE SHRINKAGE TO CONCERTED PROCESS INFLUENCE OF DRYING TIME, TEMPERATURE AND WATER EVAPORATION LEVEL", |
| 6 | NWAEJU CC, ODO JU, JOHNSON AN, EDOZIUNO FO, KIKANME SN. (2015, November), "EFFECT OF SECONDARY PURE ALUMINIUM ADDITION OF THICK ALUMINIUM ALLOY SCRAP FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MOTOR CYCLE BRAKE PAD", |
| 7 | JU Odo, CO Nwajagu. (2003, November), "Possible application of Eha-Alumona clay deposit in the production of refractories and ceramic ware", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effects of Micro-Additives on the Structure and Mechanical Properties of Al-5wt%Mg Alloy" (2021). Completed Masters project by Anukwonke Maxwell C. (2015256001F) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | MEMBER, "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING EXAMINATION MONITORING COMMITTEE" (February, 2015) |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "31ST CONFERENCE OF TECHNOLOGISTS IN ENGINEERING AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING", (CONFOTECH), 26th November, 2014 to 28th November, 2014; NIKE RESORT HOTEL |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "13TH NIGERIAN MATERIALS CONGRESS (NIMACON, 2014)", (MATERIALS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA), 22nd November, 2015 to 26th November, 2015; LE MERIDAN IBOM HOTEL AND GULF COURT, UYO, AKWA-IBOM STATE |
| 2 | "30TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE/AGM OF THE NIGERIAN METALLURGICAL SOCIETY", (Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS)), 29th October, 2014 to 1st November, 2014; RAW MATERIALS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA |