Dr. Boniface Okafor Adinna
Dr. Boniface Okafor Adinna is a READER in CIVIL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Adinna, Boniface Okafor, a Senior lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
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Address: | Civil Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CIVIL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2017) September, 2008 to September, 2017 Ph. D Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2004) March, 1997 to June, 2004 M. Eng Civil Engineering |
| 3 | Anambra State University of Technology (NOW ESUT). (Bachelor Degree, July, 1987) February, 1982 to July, 1987 B. Eng Civil Engineering |
| 4 | West African Examination Council. (GCE, November, 1983) November, 1982 to November, 1983 |
| 5 | Mount St. Micheal's Secondary School, Alaide. (SSCE, June, 1981) February, 1977 to June, 1981 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2017 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2009 to October, 2017 |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2006 to October, 2009 |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2005 to September, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Adinna B.O, Chijioke.C, Kalu P. N. (2023, February) Evaluating The Quality of Aggregate from a Doubtful Source for Structural Concrete B.P International |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | B. O Adinna, N. M Ezema. (2025, March), "Strength Characteristics of Sawdust Ash Modified Concrete", Strength Characteristics of Sawdust Ash Modified Concrete, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 82 - 86 |
| 2 | Adinna B. O , and Umeonyiagu, I. E. (2025, March), "Investigation into the use of Raffia Palm Ash (RPA) in Cement- based Material", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 70 - 81 |
| 3 | Agulefoh C.U, Ezeagu C.A, Adinna B.O, Ezema N.M, Ugboaja C,Uzodimma F .C,Ubani O.U and Chidolue C.U. (2025, September), "Modelling of Structural Properties of Rice Husk and Sawdustin Timber Panel Laminates Using Solid Works", World Journal of Engineering Research and Technologyh, Vol. -11, (Issue -3) |
| 4 | E.C. Ngwu, B.O. Adinna, C.A. Ezeagu. (2024, January), "Effect of Binary Pozzolanic Admixtures of Snail Shell Ash and Palm Bunch Ash on Properties of Concrete", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 26 - 43 |
| 5 | Onodagu P. D., Adinna B.O., Uzodinma F. C.. (2024, January), "Advanced Flexural Analysis of CSSS Plates Using Orthogonal Displacement Equations", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 11 - 25 |
| 6 | Chidolue Chukwunonso U ,Adinna B O. (2023, October), "Producing Concrete of higher strength using Fly ash and a Generic Sulfonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde Condensate Superplasticizer", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 1-8 |
| 7 | Mbadugha S.O1, Adinna B.O2, Obiora S.O3. (2023, August), "The Strength and Rheological Properties of Concrete Containing Flyash and Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde Condensate Superplasticizer as Single and Double Admixture", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 47-58 |
| 8 | Adinna B O, Okoli A E. (2023, March), "Locally Produced Generic Superplasticizer: Effect on Strength,Water Reduction and workability of Concrete", Nigerian Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 36-41 |
| 9 | B O Adinna, O K Obi. (2023, March), "Strength and Workability of Concrete with inclusion of Fly ash, Quarry dust and a Gereric Naphtalene based Superplasticizer", Kingsley O Obi, Boniface O Adinna, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 115-119 |
| 10 | Adinna B O, Okonkwo V O,Uzodinma F C. (2023, June), "Strength improvement and mixing water Reduction of combined use of Fly ash and a generic naphtalene based superplasticizer in concrete", Nigerian Research Journal Of Engineering And Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1) |
| 11 | B O ADinna, C Chijioke, F C Uzodinma. (2023, April), "Addition of Fly ash in small Quantity to concrete:Effect on Strength ,Workability and Water Absorption", NAU Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 32 -36 |
| 12 | C chijioke, P E U chukwudi, B O ADinna. (2023, April), "Subgrade Stebilization Using Locally Available Materials (Biver sand and Palm -bunch Ash)", NAU journal Of Civil Engineering, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 14-24 |
| 13 | Okonkwo, V.O.; Mezie, E.O.; Adinna, B.O. and Ezeh, A.I. (2023, August), "nvestigation of Deflection and Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Solid Slabs as a Function of Thickness Using Staad Pro and Tekla Tedds", Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 53, pp 71-87 |
| 14 | N. M Ezema, B. Adinna ,C. Anayo. (2023, January), "Effect of sugarcane,Bangasses Ash and Plantain leaf Ash on Geotechnical Properties of Clay Soil From EFAB Estate, Awka, Anambra State", Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) |
| 15 | Okoye E.C, Adinna B.O,Okonkwo V. O. (2023, September), "Water Production Potentials of Present Enugu Water Supply Facilities", Nigerian Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientist |
| 16 | B.O.Adinna, P. D. Onodagu. (2021, March), "Effect of in-plane Statically Applied Normal Loads on Nonlinear Fundamental Frequency of Thin Rectangular SCSC Plate", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering |
| 17 | OJC Adinna B.O. (2020, April), "Effect of Fly Ash on Water Demand and Strength of a Concrete Mix", World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 57-62 |
| 18 | Adinna B. O. (2020, October), "Use of Empty-Oil-Palm-Fruit-Bunch Ash as a Partial Substitute for Cement in Structural Concrete,", World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 63-70 |
| 19 | Adinna B. O, Onodagu P.D. (2020, March), "Compressive Strength and Workability of Concrete Containing Fly Ash as Partial Replacement for Cement Content, International", International Journal of Science and Engineering Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 11-13 |
| 20 | Adinna B .O. (2020, March), "Evaluating the Water Repellent Effect of Rice-Husk-Ash in Hardened concrete,", International Journal of Science and Engineering Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 8-10 |
| 21 | BO Adinna, CMO Nwaiwu, CJ Igwagu. (2019, February), "Effect of rice-husk-ash admixture on the strength and workability of concrete", Nigerian Journal of Technology, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 48-51 |
| 22 | Adinna B .O. (2019, March), "Sheffe’s Model of the Compressive Strength Characteristics of concrete made with Termite Mound Soil from Akwa-Ibom state, Nigeria", ternational Journal of Recent Development in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
| 23 | GCE P.D Onodagu, J . Enem , B.O Adinna. (2019, March), "Dynamic Analysis of Isotropic plate using Weak-Form Variational Principles", International Journal of Innovative Research in Science , Engineering |
| 24 | Adinna B .O, IE Umeonyiagu, O P.D. (2018, October), "Water Sealing Effect of Rice Husk Ash in Concrete", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 243-245 |
| 25 | B.O Adinna, C.M.O Nwaiwu. (2018, January), "Effect of Silt/Clay Contaminations in Sedimentary Rock Aggregate on Concrete Strength,", International Journal of Scientific Progress and Research |
| 26 | CD Ezeliora, BO Adinna, VA Ezenwa. (2018, July), "The Impact of Meteorological Conditions on the Value of Fresh and Hardened Concrete", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports |
| 27 | BO Adinna, CMO Nwaiwu, C Chijioke. (2018, December), "Mathematical Model For The Compressive Strength Of A Sedimentary Rock Aggregate Concrete", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications |
| 28 | Digitemie Innocent Eteli ,Adinna B O, Benjamin Ufuoma Oreko. (2018, June), "Experimental Analysis of Photovoltaic Solar Radiation Systems: A case of Anambra state, Nigeria", World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 142=159 |
| 29 | Ezeriora Chukwuemeka Daniel, Umeh Maryrose,Adinna B O. (2018, June), "Predicting and Appraisal of Solar Radiation and its Intensity in South East Geopolitical Region Nigeria", Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 388-401 |
| 30 | Chijioke C, Nwaiwu C.M.O, Aginam C.H ,Adinna B O. (2018, August), "Predicting the 28 Days Compressive Strength of Concrete Made With Abakaliki Quarry Dust As Fine Aggregate Using Ibearugbulem Regression Model", Nigerian journal of Engineering and applied sciences |
| 31 | Adinna B .O, Aginam C.H. (2017, January), "Impact of variability in the mechanical property of local aggregates on concrete strength", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 32 | Adinna B O, Aginam C H, Nwaiwu C M O. (2017, November), "Optimization of Compressive Strength of Concrete made with Sedimentary Rock Aggregates of 12 mm Maximum sizefrom Neyi-Aguleri Gravel Quarry", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 33 | 11. Umeh M .N, Ezeliora C. D, Mbeledeogu N.N, Adinna B.O. (2014, May), "Appraisal of the Budget Allocation Variables for Optimum Response", International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research,, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 1525-1534 |
| 34 | BO Adinna, C Chigioke, WE Igwegbe, AN Obilonu, PN Kalu. (2014, March), "Optimization of the Compressive Strength of Concrete Made With Aggregates from Oji-River Gravel Pits", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1-7 |
| 35 | CD Ezeliora, BO Adinna, MN Umeh, CD Okpala. (2014, October), "Analysis of the Variables of a Production Mix in a Manufacturing Industry (A Case Study of Niger Bar Soap Manufacturing Industry Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria)", American Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 60-65 |
| 36 | O D.O, C Chijioke, OH Ibearugbulam, AN Obilonu, BO Adinna. (2014, April), "Computer Programe for the Determination of Optimum Compressive Strength of SDA-Clay Bricks", International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1-3 |
| 37 | O Adinna, B, IO Onyeyili, I Nwajuaku, A, IE Umuonyiagu. (2014, March), "Mathematical Model For the Strength of Concrete Produced From 8-16mm Size Aggregates From Umuaga Gravel Pits.", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE STUDIES IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 179-187 |
| 38 | BO Adinna, A Ezeagu, C, SN Umunwaliri, E Umeonyiagu, I. (2014, March), "Destructive Effects of Alkali Solution of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) to Concrete", International Journal of Entrepreneurial Development, Education and Science Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 235-240 |
| 39 | UI Etienne, BO Adinna. (2014, March), "A Mathematical Model for the Flexural Strength Characteristics of Concrete Made with Unwashed Local Gravel Using the Second-Degree Polynomial", International Journal of Engineering Research and General Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 5), pp 376-385 |
| 40 | Umeonyiagu I E,Adinna B O,. (2014, November), "Optimization of the compressive Strength of concrete Mixes Made with Crushed granite Chippens Using Second-degree Polynomial", Journal of the Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics, Vol. 28, (Issue 1) |
| 41 | BO Adinna, IO Onyeyili, JU Odo, C Chijioke. (2013, March), "Investigation into the Suitability of Gravel Aggregate (8mm To 16mm) From Umunya Gravel Sites For Structural Concrete Production", International Journal of Research Findings in Engineering, Science and Technology |
| 42 | BO ADINNA, CH AGINAM, C CHIJIOKE, PD ONODAGU. (2013, March), "AN APPRAISAL OF THE CURRENT METHOD OF RETAINING WALL ANALYSIS–A CASE STUDY OF CANTILEVERED RETAINING WALLS", Education and Science Journal of Policy review and Curriculum development, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 67-72 |
| 43 | BO Adinna, SN Umenwaliri, CH Aginam. (2010, September), "Effect of Centripetal Force and Highway Deterioration on Valley Curves of National Highways (A Case Study Of Enugu-Awka Expressway)", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Center for Research and Innovations |
| 44 | Adinna B O, Ezewamma A A,Nwokike V M. (2007, June), "Simple Proofof slope-Deflection Equation Using Area-Moment Method of Strucyural Analysis", Journal of Civil and Environmental systems Engineeing, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 73-81 |
| 45 | Adinna B O,Odo J U, Ezewamma A A. (2007, June), "Use of Rice-Hush Ash as cement in structural concrete", Journal of Civil and Environmental System Engineering, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 103-108 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Adinna Boniface Okafor,Chijioke Chiemela,Chukwueloka Onyebuchi Johnson. (2020, October), "Addition of Fly Ash As Admixture to Concrete : Effect On Strength, Workability and Water Absorption", |
| 2 | Onodagu P.D, Aginam C.H, Okonkwo V.O and Adinna B.O. (2018, August), "Dynamic Analysis of Isotropic Thin Rectangular Simply Supported Plate , using Equivalent Orthogonal Beam Polynomial Shape Function in Galarkin’s Functional: the nonlinear fundamentals,", |
| 3 | Adinna B.O, Ezeagu C, A and Umunwaliri S.N. (2012, March), "Destructive Effects of Alkali Solution of Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) To Concrete", |
| 4 | Ezeagu C.A, Adinna B.O, and Nnmani. C,. (2012, August), "Investigation on Hydraulic Effects and Strength of Mortar-A Study of Different Cement Brands", |
| 5 | Odoh J.U, Agbo A.O, Nwoye C.I and Adinna B.O. (2011, March), "Characterization of Ugwuagba Clay Deposit for Furnace Refractory Production.", Engineering Society of Nigeria congress |
| 6 | Adinna B.O, Ezewamma A.A and Wokike V.M. (2008, March), "A Blind Spot in Structural Engineering Education with Special Reference to Slope Deflection, Method of Structural Analysis", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effect of Palm Bunch Ash and Snail Shell Ash as Binary Pozzolanic Admixture on some Mechanical Properties of Schaeffer's Optimised Concrete" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ngwu Emmanuel, 2005226001 |
| 2 | "Linear and Nonlinear analysis of tapered reinforced concrete beam" (2023). Completed Masters project by Iloegbu Lotanna Bruno (2015226018F) |
| 3 | "Optimization of Municipal Water Supply system in Enugu Metropolis" (2023). Completed Masters project by Okoye Emmanuel Chinonso |
| 4 | "Effect of Palm Bunch Ash and Snail Shell Ash as Binary Admixture on some Mechanical Properties of Scheffer's Optimised Concrete" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ngwu Emmanuel(2005225001) |
| 5 | "PRODUCTION OF HIGH STRENGTH CONCRETE USING FLY ASH AND SULPHONATED NAPHTALINE FORMALDEHYDE CONDENSATE SUPERPLASTICIZER." (2022). Completed Masters project by CHIDOLUE, CHUKWUNONSO UDOCHUKWU 2020226005F |
| 6 | "Strength and Rheological Properties of Conflict Containing Flyash and Sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde Condensate Super Plasticizer as Admixture" (2023). Completed Masters project by Mbadugha Samuel Obiajulu 2018226005F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Optimal recycled use sawdust particles in timber panels and light weight concrete products" (January, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences" (October, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Waste Automobile Tire and Palm Kernel Shells inclusion in Concrete as Aggregates: Effect on Tensile Strength and Failure Modes." (March, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CEMENT REPLACEMENT WITH WASTE PLASTIC IN INTERLOCKING PAVING STONE FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION IN NIGERIA" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "MECHANISTIC - EMPIRICAL FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT ANALYSIS USING LOAD SPECTRA." (August, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CEMENT REPLACEMENT WITH WASTE PLASTIC IN INTERLOCKING PAVING STONE FOR HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION IN NIGERIA" (January, 2021) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "External Defece" (October, 2025 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "External Examination" (August, 2025 to August, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "External Examination" (March, 2025 to March, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "External Examination" (November, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "external Exam" (November, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Faculty Defence" (December, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Department of Civil Engineering, Federal Polytechnic, Nekede Owerri" (November, 2019). Ongoing External Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "Civil Engineering ND/HND exam Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri" (September, 2018). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | member, "Faculty of Engineering commtee on welfare" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | member, "Faculty of Engineering Commitee on Examination misconduct" (May, 2025) |
| 3 | member, "Faculty of Engineering committee staff welfare" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | PG Coordinator, "Civil Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021) |
| 5 | International Research Award, "ISSN International Researh Awards (www.issnawards.com)" (May, 2021) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Examination Monitoring Committee" (May, 2019) |
| 7 | Member, "Committee for Effective Teaching and Quality Assurance" (May, 2019) |
| 8 | Supervisor, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2018) |
| 9 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering committee for Effective Teaching and Quality Assurance" (October, 2017) |
| 10 | Coordinator, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (September, 2017) |
| 11 | Timetable Officer, "Department of Civil Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2008) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "Material Society of Nigeria" - P/0943 (member since 2009), https://msn.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R. 14,753 (member since 2008), https://www.coren.gov.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshop | |
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| 1 | "2016 Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train the Trainers", (School of Postgraduate Studies.), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |