Prof. Mathew Chukwudi Menkiti
Prof. Mathew Chukwudi Menkiti is a PROFESSOR in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Professor Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti is a full professor of Chemical Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) and a COREN-licensed professional engineer in Nigeria. He was most recently the immediate past Head Of Department of the Department of Chemical Engineering and the elected Faculty of Engineering Representative to UNIZIK senate. He has accumulated over ten years of combined experiences in academic and educational leaderships. He was a Senior Fulbright scholar at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, USA and ex-Fellow of India National Science Academy(INSA) at Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) , Chennai, India. He currently has to his credit over 130 refereed archival papers in learned journals, 6 refereed papers in conference proceedings and 6 book chapters. He has also delivered 4 invited lectures in 3 countries. As a main supervisor, he has successfully supervised and graduated a number of PhD and Masters students. Besides his role as a main supervisor, he has additionally served as internal examiners for numerous PhD and Masters degree candidates. He has mentored 3 post-doctoral research associates. As the head of his research group, he has supervised and mentored over 100 students at the undergraduate level. Prof. Menkiti is an international external examiner to three universities and has sustainably cultivated multi-national collaborations that cut across Europe, Asia and America. His major area of research anchors on water treatment system and engineering design, in addition to application of green chemistry in raw material development and utilization in solving water and environmental problems . He is a member of the Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineers. Professor Menkiti has doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering, in addition to M.S in Environmental Management. His academic/educational experiences have exposed him to taught and practical courses, editorial and reviewing services to world-class journals. He also possess soft skills like quality time management, excellent interpersonal relationship and communication skills and good leadership quality.
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Substantive Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (NAU) Nigeria September, 2018 to Present |
| 2 | Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2017 to Present |
| 3 | Consulting Process Engineer, RICO Industries Nig LTD (Water and Petrochemical Divisions), Enugu Nigeria. February, 2015 to Present |
| 4 | Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2014 to February, 2017 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2011 to February, 2014 |
| 6 | Lecturer I, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2008 to February, 2011 |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka March, 2005 to October, 2008 |
| 8 | Assistant Lecturer, Department of Chemical Engineering, Federal University of Tech Owerri, Nigeria January, 2004 to July, 2005 |
| 9 | Production Supervisor, General Cotton Mill Onitsha, Nigeria. January, 2001 to February, 2002 |
| 10 | Trainee Engineer, United African Company Foods, Onitsha Factory, Onitsha,Nigeria. February, 1999 to February, 2000 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti, Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chioma Mary John, Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu, Akaeme Chidinma Florence & Charles Ebuka Chinyelu. (2026, February), "Dual-mechanism alginate-based bioremediation membranes for high-efficiency treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater", Discover food, Vol. 6, (Issue 37) |
| 2 | Nonye Jennifer Ohale, Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti, Chinenye Faith Okey-Onyesolu & Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale. (2026, January), "Characterisation, physicochemical kinetics, and assay studies of an innovative Moringa-oleifera chitosan edible biopreservative for tomato self-life extension", Discover food, Vol. 6, (Issue 74) |
| 3 | E. S. Okoebor; H. O. Abugu; I. D. Anyaogu; M. C. Menkiti; J. C. Egbueri; P. M. Ejikeme. (2026, February), "Enhanced removal of Pb2+ from aqueous solution using modified extracts from food processing wastes: design of experiments", Water Practice and Technology, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 407–426 |
| 4 | Chukwunonso O. Aniagor & Matthew C. Menkiti. (2025, February), "Sustainable synthesis and characterization of Jackfruit-derived cellulose composite for multifunctional applications", Chemical Engineering Communications, Vol. 212, (Issue 8) |
| 5 | Modestus O. Anusi, Mathew Chukwudi Menkiti, Iloegbunam Chukwuma E, Chinaza J. Nnamani, Chigoziri N. Njoku and Ndubuisi Igboko. (2025, June), "Aspirin removal from synthesized pharmaceutical wastewater using a palm sheath fiber nanofiltration membrane: Predictive modelling and optimization", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2) |
| 6 | Houda Ennaceri , Victor Okorie Mkpuma, Gloria Amo-Duodu, Matthew Menkiti, Tasneema Ishika, Ashiwin Vadiveloo, and Navid Reza Moheimani. (2025, June), "Microalgae as sustainable bio-factories for nanoparticle biosynthesis: Progress and challenges", Bioresource Technology Reports, Vol. 30, pp 102089 |
| 7 | Lawrence I Igbonekwu, Joseph T Nwabanne, Matthew C Menkiti, Chigozie F Uzoh, Matthew N Abonyi, Mary-jane C Ezechukwu, Pascal E Ohale. (2025, January), "Performance analysis of water-based drilling mud through rheological modeling", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1599-1618 |
| 8 | Ndubuisi Igboko, Mathew Chukwudi Menkiti, Nkuzinna Ogbonna Chris, Odebiyi Samuel Oluwasegun. (2025, January), "Development of Affordable Ceramic Microfiltration Membrane Using Rice Husk as a Pore Former for Brewery Water Treatment", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 17-38 |
| 9 | Modestus O. Anusi, Mathew C. Menkiti, Alexander I. Ikeuba, Chigoziri N. Njoku, Chukwuma E. Iloegbunam, Chinaza J. Nnamani, Anselem C. Orga. (2025, June), "Comparative analysis of the response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial neural network (ANN) modelling for the removal of diclofenac potassium from synthesized pharmaceutical wastewater using a palm sheath fiber nano-filtration membrane and optimization", Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Vol. 11, pp 100466 |
| 10 | Marcel I Ejimofor, Paschal E Ohale, Chukwunonso O Aniagor, Chijioke Elija Onu, Matthew C Menkiti, Godfrey I Ezemagu, Monday Morgan Chukwu. (2024, July), "Experimental and artificial intelligence optimization of paint wastewater (PWW) coagulation using novel Phaseolus vulgaris seed extract (PVSE)", Heliyon, Vol. 10, (Issue 14) |
| 11 | Daniel I Udunwa, Okechukwu D Onukwuli, Matthew C Menkiti, Simeon C Nwanonenyi, Chinyere B Ezekannagha, Chukwunonso O Aniagor. (2024, April), "Experimental, computational, and theoretical studies on the corrosion inhibition potential of green Gongronema latifolium extract as corrosion inhibitor for aluminum alloy in HCl solutions", Journal of Molecular Structure, Vol. 1302, pp 137508 |
| 12 | Matthew N. Abonyi, Chukwunonso O. Aniagor, Chukwuma Nwanazoba and Matthew C. Menkiti. (2024, May), "Maize leaves as a precursor for the synthesis of greened silver nanocomposite and nanoparticles", Chemical Engineering Communications, Vol. 211, (Issue 9), pp 1402-1413 |
| 13 | Chidinma Florence Akaeme, Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti, Chijioke Elijah Onu. (2023, October), "Production and Characterization of Plastic-Rice Husk Based Membrane for the Ultra-Filtration of Oily Wastewater.: Oily wastewater treatment using membrane technology", Covenant Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2) |
| 14 | Chioma M Onuzulike, Chukwunonso O Aniagor, Gift O Modekwe, Marcel I Ejimofor, Matthew C Menkiti. (2023, April), "Remediation of lead ion contaminated stream using biosurfactant-functionalized mesoporous activated carbon", Chemistry Africa, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 711-718 |
| 15 | Marcellinus O Ani, Matthew C Menkiti, Chukwunonso O Aniagor, Cyril E Nworie, Daniel O Ochi. (2023, August), "Canarium schweinfurthii stone-derived biochar: A promising adsorbent for crystal violet dye removal", Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, Vol. 12, pp 100144 |
| 16 | IG Ezemagu, MI Ejimofor, MC Menkiti, PC Nnaji, VC Anadebe. (2023, March), "Application of Terebralia palustris shell extract for bio-coagulation treatment of produced water and digestion of generated sludge into enriched biomethane", Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol. 390, pp 136063 |
| 17 | Matthew N Abonyi, Matthew C Menkiti, Joseph T Nwabanne, Kovo G Akpomie. (2022, June), "Kinetic modeling and half-life study on bioremediation of crude oil dispersed by palm bunch enhanced stimulant", Cleaner Chemical Engineering, Vol. 2, pp 100031 |
| 18 | Kingsely Amechi Ani, Chinedu Matthew Agu, Chizoo Esonye, Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti. (2021, May), "Investigations On The Characterizations, Optimization And Effectiveness Of Goat Manure Compost In Crude Oil Biodegradation", Elsevier, Vol. 4 |
| 19 | MI Ejimofor, IG Ezemagu, MC Menkiti. (2021, May), "Physiochemical, Instrumental And Thermal Characterization Of The Post Coagulation Sludge From Paint Industrial Wastewater Treatment.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 20 | Chinedu Matthew Agu, Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti, Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Victor Ifeanyi Ugonabo. (2021, April), "Extraction Modeling, Kinetics, And Thermodynamics Of Solvent Extraction Of Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Oil, For Possible Industrial Application", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 21 | Chika A Okonkwo, Matthew C Menkiti, Ifeoma A Obiora-Okafo, Obiora N Ezenwa. (2021, March), "Controlled Pyrolysis Of Sugarcane Bagasse Enhanced Mesoporous Carbon For Improving Capacitance Of Supercapacitor Electrode", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 22 | IG Ezemagu, MI Ejimofor, MC Menkiti. (2021, March), "Instrumental And Thermal Characterization Of The Sludge Generated After Bio-coagulation Treatment (GSABT) Of Petroleum Produced Water (PW)", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | O.D Onukwuli, P.C Nnaji, M.C Menkiti, V.C. Anadebe, E.O Oke, C.N. Ude, C.J. Ude, N.A. Okafor. (2021, June), "Dual-purpose Optimization Of Dye-polluted Wastewater Decontamination Using Bio-coagulants From Multiple Processing Techniques Via Neural Intelligence Algorithm And Response Surface Methodology", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Synthesis and modification of Moringa oleifera leaf-Chitosan mixed extract into basestock for the biopreservation of fresh tomatoes" (2024). Completed Masters project by Ohale Nonye Jennifer (2017216010P) |
| 2 | "Synthesis and application Cellulose-chitosan composite for treatment of metranidazole antibiotics wastewater" (2026). Completed Doctorate project by Aniagor Chukwunonso Onyeka (2017216001P) |
| 3 | "Synthesis and Modification of plastic-rice husk base-stocked membrane for the ultra-filtration of oil wastewater" (2023). Completed Masters project by Akaeme Florence (2019216007PB) |
| 4 | "Project title:“Treatment of crude oil polluted water using aluminium and iron electrode”" (2013). Completed Masters project by • Igwe John Chinonso (2013216012F) |
| 5 | "Project title: "Adsorption of aqueous crystal violet dye using chemically modified lignin" (2017). Completed Masters project by Aniagor Chukwunonso, (2013216019F) |
| 6 | "IPurifiation of Raw Borehole water into brewery brike water using selected fibrous plant-based membrane as separation media" (2025). Completed Doctorate project by Igboko Ndubuisi (201921700FB) |
| 7 | "Experimental and theoretical studies of imidazole-based ionic liquids as corrosion inhibitions for mild steel and aluminium alloy in alkaline and acidic media" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Udunwa Iheanacho (2018217005F) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "PIFI Visiting Scientist, Functional Materials Research Lab, TIPC-CAS" (January, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Science, Beijing |
| 2 | Awardee: "African Science Leadership" (October, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by African Science Leadership Programme |
| 3 | Awardee: "Fellow, Africa Science Leadership Program, Future Africa, Pretoria" (January, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa |
| 4 | Awardee: "PIFI Visiting Scientist" (December, 2023 to October, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| 5 | Awardee: "Production of Sodium Polyacrylate Precursor from Biomass-based Fumaric Acid for Sustainable Quality Diaper Absorbent (Funded)" (January, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| 6 | Awardee: "Identification and removal of chlorhexidine and p-chloro-aniline from aqueous media using cross-linked gastropod shell protein (conchiolin) adsorbent" (January, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by International Foundation for Science Foundation Support Grant |
| 7 | Awardee: "Conversion of waste cooking oil(WCO) into biolube: Search for innovative processing technology and business potentials (Hon.Mention/Finalist)" (January, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by Petromin Corporation (Petromin), King; Omnipreneurship Awards 2021 - Sustainability Branch Challenge |
| 8 | Awardee: "Vice-Chancellor’s grant for retrofitting of Chemical Engineering Process pilot units" (January, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Vice-Chancellor’s grant |
| 9 | Awardee: "Development of an integrated novel membrane-based water treatment plantdriven by hybrid solar-biogas energy (Finalist)" (January, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) National Research Fund Grant Competition. |
| 10 | Awardee: "Chem Engr Dept Instrumental Access Grant Application (Hon Mention)" (January, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Seedings Lab Instrumental Access, USA |
| 11 | Awardee: "ACE: Renewable Energy Development and Environmental Conservation (CEREDEC) (Finalist/Hon Mention)" (January, 2018 to March, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by World Bank Group, ECOWAS, AFD. African Center of Excellence Proposal Competition |
| 12 | Awardee: "Utilization of novel substrate mix for the integrated oily wastewater treatment scheme for the beneficiation of post-treatment sludge, oil and water (Funded)" (January, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Nigeria, Institutiona Based Research Proposal Call |
| 13 | Awardee: "Nominated Candidature: Eni Award (Protection of the Environment Prize)" (March, 2017). Completed sponsored grant by Eni S.P.A, Rome, Italy |
| 14 | Awardee: "Senior Fulbright Visiting Research Fellow, Water Resources Center" (January, 2014 to December, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, USA |
| 15 | Awardee: "Fullbright African Research Scholar Program (ARSP) GRANT" (October, 2014 to October, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by Consulate General of the United States of America |
| 16 | Awardee: "Fulbright African Research Program" (October, 2014 to July, 2015). Completed sponsored grant by Fulbright African Research Program |
| 17 | Awardee: "Fulbright IIE-TTU Grant . Analysis and conversion of bio extracts from alternative novel materials intorefined, portable and active coagulant for water treatment (Funded)." (June, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by United States Government, (via Institute for International Education) & TTU Lubbock, USA. |
| 18 | Awardee: "Petroleum Technology Development Fund [PTDF] 2013/2014 Annual Oil and Gas Research Grant Competition. Developing a flexible integrated biorefinery concept in Nigeria for the productio" (May, 2014). Completed sponsored grant by Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 19 | Awardee: "Senior Research Fellow, India National Science Academy (INSA), Environmental Tech Lab." (January, 2012 to December, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| 20 | Awardee: "INSA JRD TATA Research Fellowship traning" (August, 2012 to November, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by Center for International co-operation in Science, India |
| 21 | Awardee: "INSA JRD TATA-CLRI grant: Waste Water Treatment Processes, Design and Engineering (Funded). Host Center:Department of Environmental Technology, CLRI, Chennai, India" (March, 2012). Completed sponsored grant by Indian Government |
| 22 | Awardee: "Fellow, GROW-DAAD Research Fellowship, CREM Institute" (August, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by Hamburg University of Technology, Germany |
| 23 | Awardee: "An Integrated Green Energy and Water Supply Solution (Semi-Finalist)" (February, 2016). Ongoing sponsored grant by Elsevier BV, Germany. Elsevier Green and Sustainable Chemistry Challenge. Berlin, Germany |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "Engr.Fac. Editorial Board for TETFUND Manuscript Review" (August, 2019) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences" (January, 2011) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Graduate Examiner, Federal University of Technology, Owerri" (February, 2023 to February, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Appointed PhD External Examiner, Sri Sarada College for Women (Autonomous), Salem, Tamil Nadu, India" (November, 2020 to September, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Beneficiation and evaluation of Nteje clay and Agro waste bio-composite for sustainable drilling fluid formulation" (April, 2019 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "Appointed PhD External Examiner, Periya University, Salem-636-011, India" (January, 2019 to January, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Appointed PhD External Examiner, Anna University, Chennai, 600 025, India" (May, 2016 to May, 2016). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Appointed (PhD) External Examiners, University of Madras, Chennai-600 005, India" (March, 2015 to March, 2015). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chair, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on Valedictory Lecture" (January, 2025 to September, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, LOC,, "Faculty of Engineering committee on International conference" (August, 2024) |
| 3 | Member,, "University Central CCMAS Curriculum Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 4 | Member,, "University Central CCMAS Curriculum Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Member,, "University Central Grant Preparation Committee" (May, 2023) |
| 6 | Member,, "University Scholarship and Award Committee" (January, 2021) |
| 7 | Chair, "Dept. grant committee for accessing instrument from Seeding lab, USA" (February, 2020) |
| 8 | Chairman, "LOC, Faculty of Engineering committee onInternational conference" (January, 2019 to September, 2020) |
| 9 | Member, "Member, University inaugural lecture Committee" (January, 2019) |
| 10 | Member, "University Committee on Business Development" (January, 2019) |
| 11 | Representative, "Faculty of Engineering to the University Senate" (January, 2016) |
| 12 | Laboratory Co-coordinator, "Chemical Engineering Department Lab" (March, 2013) |
| 13 | Member, "National Water Resources Capacity Building Network, South-East Zone" (February, 2011) |
| 14 | SIWES Co-coordinator, "Department of Chemical Engineering, UNIZIK." (March, 2011) |
| 15 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering committee on the National Conference, UNIZIK." (June, 2011) |
| 16 | Staff Adviser, "Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineers" (February, 2009) |
| 17 | Staff Adviser, "Year One Students." (May, 2008) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "• Polymer Institute of Nigeria" (member since 2012), https:/www.pin.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigerian (COREN)" - R.23, 076 (member since 2008), https:/www.coren.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineers" (member since 2008), https:/www.nsche.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers" (member since 2008), https:/www.nse.org |