Prof. Tagbo Joseph Nwabanne
Prof. Tagbo Joseph Nwabanne 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
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2010) August, 2006 to December, 2010 PhD Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | University of Lagos, Nigeria. (Master Degree, February, 1990) August, 1988 to December, 1989 M.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Anambra State University of Technology. (Bachelor Degree, October, 1986) September, 1981 to September, 1986 B.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 4 | Christ the King College Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria. (SSCE, June, 1981) September, 1976 to June, 1981 SSCE SSCE (WAEC) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Professor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2018 to Present |
| 2 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2015 to September, 2018 |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2012 to September, 2015 |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2009 to September, 2012 |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 2006 to September, 2009 |
| 6 | Industrial Engineer, Michelin Nig. Ltd., Port Harcourt November, 1990 to December, 2000 |
| 7 | Production Manager, Banex Industries Ltd., Lagos July, 1988 to October, 1990 |
| 8 | NYSC, Itamapako High School, Ijebu-Ode December, 1986 to December, 1987 |
| 9 | Industrial Trainee, General Cotton Mills Ltd., Onitsha August, 1984 to July, 1985 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chijioke Elijah Onu, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Ositadimma Chamberline Iheanocho, Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Chiamaka Peace Onu, Marcel Ikenna Ejimofor, Suraj Kumar Bhagat, Christian O Asadu, Christopher C Obi, Chidiogo Ezekwem. (2025, January), "Investigation of comparative machine learning models in effluent dephenolization process onto H3PO4-anchored corn cob", Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, Vol. 18 |
| 2 | Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Matthew N Abonyi, Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi, Shadrack Ugwu, Chukwunonso O Aniagor, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne. (2025, January), "Carbon nanotubes and their derivative biocomposites for dye adsorption", Engineered Biocomposites for Dye Adsorption |
| 3 | Matthew N Abonyi, Joseph T Nwabanne, Chukwunonso O Aniagor, Pascal E Ohale, Christopher Chiedozie Obi. (2025, January), "Agricultural wastes and their derivative biocomposites for dye adsorption", Engineered Biocomposites for Dye Adsorption |
| 4 | Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne. (2025, July), "Degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater using MOF-based catalysts: A review", Next Materials, Vol. 8 |
| 5 | Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Chinedu Josiah Umembamalu, Toochukwu ThankGod Kamuche. (2024, February), "Intelligent algorithms-aided modeling and optimization of the deturbidization of abattoir wastewater by electrocoagulation using aluminium electrodes", Journal of Environmental Management |
| 6 | Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Philomena Kanuria Igbokwe, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi, Henry Chukwuka Oyeoka. (2024, June), "Novel advances in synthesis and catalytic applications of metal-organic frameworks-based nanocatalysts for CO2 capture and transformation", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Vol. 12, (Issue 3) |
| 7 | Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Samuel Chigozie Nzekwe, Clinton Chizoba Ele, Blessing Chiemerie Orunta, Lawrence Ifeanyi Igbonekwu. (2024, July), "Adsorptive removal of a nitrate ion from the aqueous solution of sodium nitrate by application of double fixed-bed column", Scientific Review Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 33, (Issue 3) |
| 8 | Jerome Undiandeye, Joseph Nwabanne, Ishioma Egun, Silas Kiman, Ebenezer Leke Odekanle. (2024, August), "Extraction of bioethanol from fermentation broth and valorization of the vinasse for biogas production", Biofuels, Vol. 15, (Issue 7) |
| 9 | Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Toochukwu ThankGod Kamuche, Ikenna H Ozofor. (2024, October), "Adsorption of antibiotics from aqueous media using nanocomposites: Insight into the current status and future perspectives", Chemical Engineering Journal |
| 10 | Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chukwunonso Onyeka Aniagor. (2024, October), "Emerging and ecofriendly biological methods for agricultural wastewater treatment", Environmental Systems Research |
| 11 | Karinate Valentine Okiy, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chukwuemeka Darlington Maduagwu. (2024, December), "Modeling of adsorptive treatment of lead (II) ions contaminated effluents using cashew nut shell alkali activated carbon: batch kinetic, isothermal and thermodynamic studies", Hybrid Advances, Vol. 7 |
| 12 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Calista Chimelogo Ejiofor. (2024, December), "Development of second-generation feedstock towards environmental sustainability: biobased oil extraction, thermodynamics and advanced nonlinear kinetic modeling", Green Energy and Environmental Technology |
| 13 | Ositadinma Chamberlain Iheanacho, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Irvan Dahlan. (2023, January), "Adsorptive dephenolization of aqueous solutions using thermally modified corn cob: mechanisms, point of zero charge, and isosteric heat studies", Adsorption Science & Technology |
| 14 | Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Paschal Enyinanya Ohale, Shabnam Ahmadi, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Andrzej Białowiec. (2023, May), "Modelling and optimisation of electrocoagulation/flocculation recovery of effluent from land-based aquaculture by artificial intelligence (AI) approaches", Environmental Science and Pollution Research |
| 15 | Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Emeka Michael Madiebo, Monday Morgan Chukwu. (2023, November), "Optimal pretreatment of plantain peel waste valorization for biogas production: Insights into neural network modeling and kinetic analysis", Heliyon |
| 16 | Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Emmanuel Chinagorom Nwadike, Lawrence I Igbonekwu, Monday Morgan Chukwu, Emeka Michael Madiebo. (2023, December), "Application of RSM and ANFIS in the optimal parameter evaluation for crude oil degradation in contaminated water amended with PES", Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering |
| 17 | Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Ositadinma Chamberlain Iheanacho, Christopher Chiedozie Obi & Chijioke Elijah Onu. (2022, April), "Linear and nonlinear kinetics analysis and adsorption characteristics of packed bed column for phenol removal using rice husk-activated carbon", Applied Water Science, Vol. 12 |
| 18 | Emmanuel Chinagorom Nwadike, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Onyemazuwa Andrew Azaka. (2022, June), "Thermophysical properties and kinetic study of Dioscorea bulbifera", Cleaner Chemical Engineering |
| 19 | 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 |
| 20 | Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chukwunonso Onyeka Aniagor, Chinenye Faith Okey-Onyesolu & Nonye Jennifer Ohale. (2022, July), "A comparative optimization and modeling of ammonia–nitrogen adsorption from abattoir wastewater using a novel iron-functionalized crab shell", Applied Water Science, Vol. 12, (Issue 193) |
| 21 | Chijioke Elijah Onu , Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke , Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne. (2022, October), "Modeling of thermo-chemical pretreatment of yam peel substrate for biogas energy production: RSM, ANN, and ANFIS comparative approach", Applied Surface Science Advances |
| 22 | Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Paschal Enyinnya Ohale, Charles Odilichukwu R. Okpala. (2022, October), "Multi-characteristic optimization and modeling analysis of electrocoagulation treatment of abattoir wastewater using iron electrode pairs", Journal of Water Process Engineering |
| 23 | 1. OnuC.E., NwabanneJ.T., OhaleP.E., and Asadu C.O.. (2021, January), "Comparative analysis of RSM, ANN and ANFIS and the mechanistic modeling in eriochrome black-T dye adsorption using modified clay", South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 36, pp 24-42 |
| 24 | Iheanacho O.C., Nwabanne J.T., Obi C.C., Onu C.E.. (2021, March), "Packed bed column adsorption of phenol onto corn cob activated carbon: linear and nonlinear kinetics modeling", South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 36, pp 80-93 |
| 25 | Christopher Igwe Idumah, Joseph T. Nwabanne, Faisal A. Tanjung. (2021, December), "Novel trends in poly (lactic) acid hybrid bionanocomposites", Cleaner Materials |
| 26 | Chijioke Elijah Onu, Philomena K. Igbokwe, Joseph T. Nwabanne, Paschal E. Ohale. (2021, August), "ANFIS, ANN, and RSM modeling of moisture content reduction of cocoyam slices", Journal of Food Processing and Preservation |
| 27 | Ezedinma Henry C., Nwabanne Jospeh T., E. Onu Chijioke E., and Nwajinka Charles O.. (2021, April), "Optimum Process Parameters and Thermal Properties of Moisture Content Reduction in Water Yam Drying", Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 44-54 |
| 28 | 4. Nweke C. N., Nwabanne J. T.. (2020, September), "Kinetics of anaerobic digestion of unripe plantain peels", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 7-17 |
| 29 | 6. Nwabuokei P. I. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2020, August), "The effect of H2PO4 catalyst on biodiesel production from castor seed oil.", International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 97-104 |
| 30 | 8. Umembamalu C.J., Igwegbe C. A., Osuagwu E. U. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2020, June), "Packed bed column adsorption of oil and grease from refinery desalter effluent, using rice husks derived carbon as the adsorbent: Influence of process parameters and Bohart", World News of Natural Sciences, Vol. 31, pp 155-174 |
| 31 | 9. Onu C. E., Igbokwe P. K., Nwabanne J. T., Nwanjinka O. C., Ohale P.E.. (2020, April), "Evaluation of optimization techniques in predicting optimum moisture content reduction in drying potato slices", Artificial intelligence in Agriculture, Vol. 4, pp 39–47 |
| 32 | Nwadike E. C., Abonyi M. N., Nwabanne J. T., Ohale P. E.. (2020, April), "Optimization of solar drying of blanched and unblanched aerial yam using response surface methodology", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1 – 13 |
| 33 | Madu Ebere Okechukwu, Nwabanne Joseph Tagbo, Onu Chijioke Elijah and Ifeanyi Chinwuba Edwin Umeghalu. (2020, January), "Kinetic Study of Dilute Acid Hydrolysis of Cowpea Seed Husk for Production of Glucose", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 1-10 |
| 34 | Nwankwo I. H. Nwaiwu N. E. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2019, October), "The dynamics of solids removal in waste stabilization ponds", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1-10 |
| 35 | 13. Nwabanne J. T. and Obi C. C.. (2019, January), "Coagulation-flocculation performance of snail shell biomass in abattoir wastewater treatment", Journal of Chemical Technology & Metallurgy, Vol. 54, (Issue 6), pp 1-12 |
| 36 | Agu C. M., Menkiti M. C., Nwabanne J. T., Onukwuli, O. D. (2019, November), "Comparative assessment of chemically modified terminalia catappa L. kernel oil samples – A promising ecofriendly transformer fluid", Industrial Crops and Products, Vol. 140, pp 111727 |
| 37 | Iheanacho O.C., Nwabanne J.T., Onu C.E.. (2019, August), "Optimum Process Parameters for Activated Carbon Production from Rice Husk for Phenol Adsorption", Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 36, (Issue 6), pp 1-11 |
| 38 | 3. Uzoh, C. F., Nwabanne J. T., and Ozofor I. H.. (2019, June), "Electrocoagulation of Pb2+, Co2+, and Mn2+ fromsimulated wastewater: An algorithmic optimization using hybrid RSM-GA-PSO", Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy, Vol. 39, (Issue 1), pp 1-10 |
| 39 | Azeez T. O., Onukwuli D. O., Nwabanne J. T., Banigo A. T.. (2018, December), "Cissus Populnea fiber –unsaturated polyester composites: Mechanical properties and interfacial adhesion", . Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 17, (Issue 9), pp 1281-1294 |
| 40 | 7. Azeez T. O., Onukwuli D. O., Nwabanne J. T. and Banigo A. T.. (2018, December), "Cissus Populnea fiber –unsaturated polyester composites: Mechanical properties and interfacial adhesion", Journal of Natural Fibers, Vol. 17, (Issue 9), pp 1281-1294 |
| 41 | Odera R. S., Onukwuli O. D., Nwabanne J. T.. (2018, October), "Experimental study of the effect of processing parameter for prediction of water absorption of the polymer-modified raffia fibre cement mortar.", Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 397-407 |
| 42 | Nwabanne, J. T., Oguegbu, O. O. and Agu, C. M.. (2018, November), "Removal of solids from palm oil mill effluent and paint wastewater using electrocoagulation technique", International Journal of Electrochemistry., pp 1-9 |
| 43 | Chukwu, M. M., Igbokwe, P. K. and Nwabanne, J. T.. (2018, July), "Modelling carbon monoxide capture through post-combustion using saw dust ash leachate", International Research Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science., Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 27 – 32 |
| 44 | Nwabanne J. T. and Aghadi C. B.. (2018, July), "Statistical modelling of enzymatic hydrolysis of banana peels for bioethanol production.", Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 28, (Issue 4), pp 1-14. |
| 45 | Nwabanne T. Joseph, Okpe Emmanuel Chinonye, Asadu C. Christian, Onu Chijioke Elijah. (2018, March), "Application of Response Surface Methodology in Phenol Red Adsorption Using Kola Nut (Cola acuminata) Shell Activated Carbon", International Research Journal of Pure & Applied Chemistry, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 1-14 |
| 46 | Nwabanne Joseph T., Okpe Emmanuel Chinonye, Asadu Christian Oluchukwu, Onu Chijioke Elijah. (2018, March), "Sorption Studies of Dyestuffs on Low cost Adsorbent", Asian Journal of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1-19 |
| 47 | Nwabanne, Joseph T., Onu, Chijioke E., Nwankwoukwu, Okwudili C. (2018, July), "Equilibrium, Kinetics and Thermodynamics of the Bleaching of Palm Oil Using Activated Nando Clay", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 1-13 |
| 48 | Nwabanne J. T., and Obi, C. C.. (2017, July), "Abattoir wastewater treatment by electrocoagulation using iron electrodes", Pelagia Research Library Der Chimica Sinica, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 254-260 |
| 49 | Loveth N. Emembolu, Joseph T. Nwabanne, Onu Chijioke E. and Innocent O. Obiakor. (2017, October), "Simulation of Kinetic Model for Anaerobic Digestion of Pharmaceutical Wastewater", Chemical Science International Journal, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 1-13 |
| 50 | Loveth N. Emembolu, Joseph T. Nwabanne, Onu Chijioke E.. (2017, June), "Kinetic Modeling of Anaerobic Digestion of Restaurant Waste Water", British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, Vol. 21, (Issue 4), pp 1-12 |
| 51 | Igwegbe, C. A., Onukwuli, O. D. and Nwabanne J. T.,. (2016, November), "Adsorptive removal of Vat Yellow 4 on activated Mucunapruriens (velvet bean) seed shells carbon", Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences., Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 52 | Emembolu, L. N., Onukwuli, O. D. and Nwabanne J. T.. (2016, January), "Determination of flow properties of refined cotton seed oil biodiesel", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research., Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 131 – 143. |
| 53 | Onuorah, E. O., Nwabanne J. T. and Nnabuife, E. L.. (2016, March), "Pulp and paper making properties of four non-wood plant species of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 54 | Onyelucheya, O. E., Nwabanne J. T., Onyelucheya, C. M. and Adeyemo, O. E.. (2016, January), "Acid hydrolysis of cassava peel", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 184 – 187. |
| 55 | Nwabanne T. Joseph, Okpe Emmanuel Chinonye, Igbokwe K. Philomena, Asadu C. Christian, Onu Chijioke Elijah. (2015, November), "ISOTHERM AND KINETIC MODELING OF ADSORPTION OF DYESTUFFS ONTO KOLA NUT (Cola acuminata) SHELL ACTIVATED CARBON", Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy,, Vol. 51, (Issue 2), pp 188-201 |
| 56 | Onu Chijioke Elijah, Nwabanne Joseph T.. (2014, July), "Adsorption studies on the removal of Eriochrome Black-T from aqueous solution using Nteje clay", SOP TRANSACTIONS ON APPLIED CHEMISTRY, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 14-25 |
| 57 | Onu Chijioke Elijah, Nwabanne Joseph T.. (2014, August), "Application of Response Surface Methodology in Malachite Green Adsorption Using Nteje Clay", OPEN JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 19-33 |
| 58 | Onu Chijioke Elijah, Nwabanne Joseph T.. (2014, July), "Adsorption Kinetics for Malachite Green Removal from Aqueous Solution Using Nteje Clay", JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 133-155 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Research Project Intervention" (August, 2018 to August, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (tetfund) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Engineering and Applied Science" (April, 2017) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Basic Physical Research" (April, 2016) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner Ebonyi State University" (April, 2017). Ongoing External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "External Examiner Madonna State University" (September, 2016). Ongoing External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Member, "NUC Accreditation Panel for Petrochemical Engineering Programme at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi" (November, 2017) |
| 2 | Member, "NUC Accreditation Panel for Petrochemical Engineering Programme at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi" (November, 2017) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - 7524 (member since 1998), https://portal.coren.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)" - 08491 (member since 1997), https://www.nse.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "48th Annual General meeting and conference of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers", (Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers), 8th November, 2018 to 10th November, 2018; Abeokuta |
| 2 | "27th COREN Engineering Assembly", (COREN), 20th August, 2018 to 21st August, 2018; Abuja |
| 3 | "National Conference on Raw Materials Processing and Utilization for Sustainable Development,", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "26thCOREN Engineering Assembly", (COREN), 7th August, 2017 to 9th August, 2017; Abuja |
| 5 | "25thCOREN Engineering Assembly", (COREN), 20th August, 2016 to 21st August, 2016; Abuja |
| 6 | "Faculty of Engineering Annual Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 7 | "22nd COREN Engineering Assembly,", (COREN), 20th August, 2013 to 21st September, 2013; Abuja |
| 8 | "41st Annual General meeting and conference of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers", (Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers), 10th November, 2011 to 12th November, 2011; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 9 | "40th Annual General meeting and conference of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers", (Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers), 18th November, 2010 to 20th November, 2010; Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| 10 | "3rd Annual Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 30th October, 2008 to 31st October, 2008; Anambra State University Uli |
| 11 | "24thCOREN Engineering Assembly", (COREN), Abuja |
| 12 | "47th Annual General meeting and conference of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers", (Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers), Port Harcourt, Rivers State |