Prof. Victor Ifeanyi Ugonabo
Prof. Victor Ifeanyi Ugonabo is a PROFESSOR in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr Ugonabo, Victor Ifeanyi is a senior lecturer and present Head of Department of Chemical Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He hails from Enugwu-ukwu in Njikoka Local Government area of Anambra State.
Personal Information
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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
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2016) August, 2012 to August, 2016 PhD Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Enugu State University Of Science & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. (Master Degree, September, 1998) August, 1995 to August, 1998 M.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Enugu State University Of Science & Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1992) October, 1988 to October, 1992 B.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 4 | Institute Of Management And Technology, Enugu, Nigeria. (NCE, September, 1988) August, 1985 to August, 1988 NCE Physics/Chemistry Option |
| 5 | General Certificate In Education. (A-Level GCE, September, 1987) August, 1987 to August, 1987 |
| 6 | Community Secondary School, Mgbakwu, Anambra, Nigeria. (SSCE, September, 1984) August, 1978 to August, 1984 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2021 to April, 2023 |
| 3 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 4 | Faculty of Engineering Subdean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka April, 2019 to April, 2021 |
| 5 | Departmental PG coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2018 to March, 2021 |
| 6 | SIWES Coordinator, Department of Chemical Engineering SIWES Coordinator, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2017 to March, 2018 |
| 7 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2016 to October, 2019 |
| 8 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2009 to September, 2016 |
| 9 | Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 2006 to September, 2009 |
| 10 | Lecturer 2, Anambra State University Of Science And Technology, Uli. February, 2005 to January, 2006 |
| 11 | Managing Director, Styno Investment Ltd, Onitsha November, 1995 to January, 2005 |
| 12 | General Manager, Edema Petrochemical Industrial Ltd, Ubeji-Warri October, 1993 to October, 1995 |
| 13 | Trainee Engineer, Dukson Venture Ltd, Gombe (NYSC) September, 1992 to September, 1993 |
| 14 | Student Teacher, Nsukka High School, Nsukka, Enugu State January, 1987 to September, 1987 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | M.I. Ejimofor, C.O. Aniagor, S.N. Oba, M.C. Menkiti, V.I. Ugonabo. (2021, December) Artificial intelligence in the reduction and management of land pollution Elsevier |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Ojukwu, V.E, Igbokwe, P.K, Ugonabo, V.I.. (2023, March), "Investigative Study of Effects of Gallus domesticus guano, Cucumeropsis mannii shell and Elaeis guineensis shell Additives on the Refractory Properties of Isiagu Clay", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 22, (Issue 9), pp 65-75 |
| 2 | Chinedu M. Agu, Matthew C. Menkiti, Paschal E. Ohale, Victor I. Ugonabo. (2022, November), "Extraction modeling, kinetics, and thermodynamics of solvent extraction of Irvingia gabonensis kernel oil, for possible industrial application", Engineering Reports, Vol. 3, (Issue 4) |
| 3 | M.I. Ejimofor, I.G. Ezemagu, V.I. Ugonabo, P.C. Nnaji, V.C. Anadebe, C. Diyoke, M.C. Menkiti. (2022, January), "Adsorption kinetics, mechanistic, isotherm and thermodynamics study of petroleum produced water coagulation using novel Egeria radiate shell extract (ERSE)", Journal of the Indian Chemical Society, Vol. 99, (Issue 3), pp 100357 |
| 4 | Igbonekwu L.I. Ajemba R.O, Ugonabo V.I. (2022, March), "KINETICS AND THERMODYNAMIC STUDIES ON SORPTION POTENTIAL OF HYBRID ADSORBENT PRODUCED FROM SNAIL SHELL AND RICE HUSK", Open Access Repository, Vol. 9, (Issue 3) |
| 5 | M.I. Ejimofor, I.G. Ezemagu, M.C. Menkiti, V.I. Ugonabo, B.U. Ejimofor. (2022, May), "Optimal conditions of paint wastewater coagulation with gastropod shell conchiolin using response surface design and artificial neural network-genetic algorithm", Chemical papers, Vol. 76, pp 5201–5216 |
| 6 | Ojukwu, V.E, Igbokwe P.K, Ugonabo, V.I.. (2022, June), "Study of effects of Groundnut shell and Grog additives on the refractory Properties of Isiagu Clay", COVENANT JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Prosper Eguono Ovuoraye, Victor Ifeanyi Ugonabo, Mohammad Abdullah Tahir, Philip Ayodele Balogun. (2022, December), "Kinetics-driven coagulation treatment of petroleum refinery effluent using land snail shells: An empirical approach to Environmental sustainability", Cleaner Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, pp 100084 |
| 8 | Victor Ifeanyi Ugonabo, Prosper Eguono Ovuoraye, Ahmad Chowdhury & Endrit Fetahi. (2022, December), "Machine learning model for the optimization and kinetics of petroleum industry effluent treatment using aluminum sulfate", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Vol. 69, (Issue 108) |
| 9 | V.I. Ugonabo, E.M. Ezeh, O.D. Onukwuli, I.J. Ani & C.M. Udemba. (2022, August), "Remediation of Pharmaceutical Industrial Wastewater Using Activated Carbon from Seeds of Mangifera indica and Husks of Treculia Africana: Optimization, Kinetic, Thermodynamic and Adsorption Studies", Chemistry Africa, Vol. 6, pp 683–698 |
| 10 | Ugonabo, V.I, Igwegbe. (2021, January), "Waste as absorbent for wastewater treatment", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 11 | Ovuoraye, P.E, Okpala, L.C, Ugonabo, V.I, Nwokocha, G.F. (2021, March), "Clarification efficacy of eggshell and aluminium base coagulant for the removal of total suspended solids from cosmetics wastewater by coag‑flocculation", Chemical Papers |
| 12 | J.M. Chukwuemeka, J.T. Nwabanne, V.i. Ugonabo. (2021, January), "Response Surface Optimization of Corn Husk Fiber Mercerization Using NaOH", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 20, (Issue 3), pp 62-82 |
| 13 | P.E. Ovuoraye, V.I. Ugonabo, G.F. Nwokocha. (2021, March), "Optimization studies on turbidity removal from cosmetics wastewater using aluminum sulfate and blends of fishbone", SN Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, pp 488 |
| 14 | P.E. Ovuoraye, L.C. Okpala, V.I. Ugonabo, G.F. Nwokocha. (2021, May), "Clarification efficacy of eggshell and aluminum base coagulant for the removal of total suspended solids (TSS) from cosmetics wastewater by coag-flocculation.", Chemical papers |
| 15 | C.A. Igwegbe, J.O. Ighalo, S. Ghosh, S. Ahmadi, V.I Ugonabo. (2021, July), "Pistachio (Pistacia vera) waste as adsorbent for wastewater treatment: a review", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Vol. 13, pp 8793–8811 |
| 16 | C.M. Agu, M.C. Menkiti, P.E. Ohale, V.I. Ugonabo. (2020, September), "Extraction modeling, kinetics, and thermodynamics of solvent extraction of Irvingia gabonensis kernel oil, for possible industrial application", Engineering Reports |
| 17 | E.M Ezeh, O.D Onukwuli, R.S Odera, V.I. Ugonabo, O. Okeke. (2020, February), "Thermal Decomposition and Flame retardancy of Functional Polyester/Banana Peduncle fibre and Aluminum Hydroxide particle Hybrid Composites", Chemical and Process Engineering Research |
| 18 | E.M Ezeh, O.D Onukwuli, V.I. Ugonabo, R.S Odera, O. Okeke. (2020, March), "Characterization of fire retardant properties of cow horn ash particles and thermal behavior of polyester/ Banana peduncle fibre /cow horn ash particle hybrid composites", Chemical and Process Engineering Research |
| 19 | E.M Ezeh, O. Okeke, V.I. Ugonabo, C.C. Aniobi, M.U. Okeke. (2020, June), "Effect of structure on the anti-corrosive properties of starting organic compounds and the produced amine epoxy adducts on mild steel in 0.1M HCl: An experimental and theoretical study", International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies |
| 20 | I. Nnanwube, J. Udeaja, O. Onukwuli, V.I Ugonabo, C. Uwaleke. (2020, December), "Modelling and optimisation of zinc recovery from sphalerite using response surface methodology", Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology |
| 21 | V.I Ugonabo, O.D Onwukwuli, C.M. Ezechukwu. (2020, August), "Deturbidization of Pharmaceutical Industry Wastewater Using Natural Coagulant: Response Surface Methodology Applied", International Journal of Progressive Sciences and Technologies |
| 22 | V.I Ugonabo, O.D Onwukwuli, L.I. Igbonekwu. (2020, August), "Factorial Optimization and Peri-kinetics of Pharmaceutical Effluent Coag-flocculation by Pleurotus Tuberregium Sclerotium Tuber", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | V.I Ugonabo, O.D Onwukwuli, J.M. Chukwuemeka. (2020, May), "Optimization And Parametric Kinetics Of Coag-Flocculation Of Aluminum Sulphate In Pharmaceutical Industry Effluent Medium Via Response Surface Methodology", Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology |
| 24 | V.I Ugonabo, O.D Onwukwuli, L.I. Igbonekwu. (2020, July), "Optimization Of Telfairia Occidentalis Seed, A Natural Coagulant For Turbidity Removal In Pharmaceutical Industry Wastewater: Response Surface Methodology Applied", Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology |
| 25 | V.I Ugonabo, O.D Onwukwuli, J.M Chukwuemeka. (2020, June), "Optimization of Coag-flocculation operation of a known plant seed biomass-pharmaceutical industry effluent system", International Journal for research and Development in Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 6) |
| 26 | V.I Ugonabo, O.D Onwukwuli, L.I. Igbonekwu. (2020, July), "optimization studies on physicochemical treatments of pharmaceutical industry effluent: Surface Response Methodology Approach", International Journal for research and Development in Technology, Vol. 14, (Issue 1) |
| 27 | J.C. Onwukwe, V.I. Ugonabo. (2019, May), "Optimization of Heat Consumption in a Rotary Cement Kiln", International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science |
| 28 | M.C. Menkiti, C.O. Aniagor, C.M. Agu, V.I. Ugonabo. (2018, January), "Effective Adsorption of Crystal Violet Dye from an Aqueous Solution Using Lignin-Rich Isolate from Elephant Grass", Water Conservation Science and Engineering |
| 29 | R.O. Ajemba, V.I. Ugonabo, V.N. Okafor. (2017, August), "Sorption Performance of Activated Nkaliki Clay in Removing Chromium (VI) Ion from Aqueous Solution: Kinetics, Isotherm, and Thermodynamic Studies", J. Chem. Soc. Pak., |
| 30 | L.N. Emembolu, C.A. Igwegbe, V.I. Ugonabo. (2016, December), "Effect of Natural Biomass Treatment on Vegetable Oil Industry Effluent via Coag-Flocculation", Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology |
| 31 | I.G. Ezemagu, M. C. Menkiti, V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Aneke. (2016, August), "ADSORPTIVE APPROACH ON NEPHOLOMETRIC STUDY OF PAINT EFFLUENT USING TYMPANOTONOS FUSCATUS EXTRACT", Bull. Chem. Soc. Ethiop. |
| 32 | O.B. Ifeyinwa, O.D. Onukwuli, V.I. Ugonabo. (2016, June), "Coag-Flocculation Parametric Response of Irvingia Gabonesis Seed in Dairy Effluent", International Journal of Emerging Engineering Research and Technology |
| 33 | V.I. Ugonabo, L.N. Emembolu, C.A. Igwegbe,. (2016, November), "Bio-Coag-Flocculation of Refined Petroleum Wastewater using Plant Extract: A Turbidimeric Approach", International Journal of Emerging Engineering Research and Technology |
| 34 | V.I Ugonabo, M.C Menkiti, O.D Onwukwuli. (2016, August), "Micro-Kinetics Evaluation of Coag-flocculation Factors for Telfairia Occidentali’s Seed Biomass in Pharmaceutical Effluent System", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research |
| 35 | V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, R.O. Ajemba, O.D. Onukwuli. (2016, September), "Optimal and Coag-flocculation kinetics Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Industry Effluent using Organic and Inorganic Coagulants", Journal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research |
| 36 | V.I Ugonabo, M.C Menkiti, O.D Onwukwuli. (2016, August), "Remediation of Pharmaceutical Effluents by Coagulation-Flocculation Process using Agro-Product", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research |
| 37 | M.C. Menkiti, P.M. Ejikeme, O.D. Onukwuli, M.C. Aneke, V.I. Ugonabo, N.U. Menkiti. (2015, March), "Adsorptive treatment of brewery waste water using activated carbon prepared from Afzelia africana wood sawdust", Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society |
| 38 | M.C. Menkiti, G. Sekeran, V.I. Ugonabo, N.U. Menkiti O.D. Onukwuli. (2015, May), "Factorial optimization and kinetic studies of coagulation–flocculation of brewery effluent by crab shell coagulant", Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society |
| 39 | B.I. Okolo, P.C. Nnaji, M.C. Menkiti, V.I. Ugonabo, O.D. Onukwuli. (2014, May), "Application of Single Angle Turbidimetry on Coag-Flocculation Effect of Detarium microcarpum Seed in Brewery Effluent", Materials Sciences and Applications |
| 40 | B.I. Okolo, P.C. Nnaji, M.C. Menkiti, V.I. Ugonabo, O.D. Onukwuli. (2014, February), "Parametric Response Evaluation for Xanthosoma spp. Induced Coag-Flocculation of Brewery Effluent", Green and Sustainable Chemistry |
| 41 | R.O Ajemba, V.I Ugonabo, P.K Igbokwe, O.D Onukwuli. (2013, February), "Analysis of nitric acid activated Ukpor kaolin: Structural transformations and adsorptive properties", Canadian Journal of Pure and Applied Science |
| 42 | V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, C.U. Atuanya, O.D. Onukwuli. (2013, July), "Comparative Studies On Coag-flocculation Kinetics of Pharmaceutical Industry Effluent by Achatina Maginata Shell Biomass and Aluminum Sulphate", International Journal of Engineering & Technology |
| 43 | V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, R.O. Ajemba, O.D. Onukwuli. (2013, April), "Influence Of Coag-Flocculation Operating Conditions In The Remediation Of Pharmaceutical Effluent Using Pleurotus Tuberregium Sclerotium Coagulant", International Journal of Engineering & Technology |
| 44 | V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, E.C. Osoka, C.U. Atuanya, O.D. Onukwuli. (2013, June), "Kinetic Modeling And Functional Parameters Evaluation Of Mass Transfer Rate On Bio Coagulant Interface In Pharmaceutical Industry Effluent", International Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences |
| 45 | V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, O.D. Onukwuli, P.K.Igbokwe. (2013, March), "Kinetics and Functional Parameters Response of Aluminum Sulphate Coagulant to Variation in Coag-Flocculation Variables in High Turbid Pharmaceutical Industry Effluent", International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology |
| 46 | R.O. Ajemba, V.I. Ugonabo, V.N. Okafor, O.D. Onukwuli. (2012, October), "Optimization of Alumina Leaching Conditions from Ukpor Clay in H2SO4 using Response Surface Methodology", American Journal of Scientific Research |
| 47 | V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, O.D. Onukwuli. (2012, July), "Coagulation Kinetics and Performance Evaluation of Corchorus Olitorus Seed in Pharmaceutical Effluent", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING |
| 48 | V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, O.D. Onukwuli. (2012, September), "Effect of Coag-Flocculation Kinetics on Telfairia Occidentalis Seed Coagulant (TOC) in Pharmaceutical Wastewater", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING |
| 49 | V.I Ugonabo, M.C Menkiti, O.D Onwukwuli. (2012, July), "Effect Of Mucuna Seed Coagulant On Total Dissolved Solid Particles Removal Efficiency In Pharmaceutical Effluent Medium By Coag-flocculation Process", New York Science Journal |
| 50 | V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, O.D. Onukwuli. (2012, July), "Kinetics and coagulation performance of snail shell biomass in pharmaceutical Effluent", IOSR Journal of Engineering |
| 51 | P. K. Igbokwe, V. I. Ugonabo, N. A. Iwegbu, P. C. Akachukwu , C. J. Olisa. (2008, April), "KINETICS OF THE CATALYTIC ESTERIFICATION OF PROPANOL WITH ETHANOIC ACID USING CATALYSTS OBTAINED FROM NIGERIAN CLAYS", Journal of University of Technology and Metallurgy, Vol. 43, (Issue 3), pp 345-348 |
| 52 | P.K. Igbokwe, V.I. Ugonabo. (2008, June), "Toxicity identification and evaluation of wastewater effluents: A case study of petrochemical industry", Journal of Applied Science |
| 53 | P.K. Igbokwe, V.I. Ugonabo, E. Oharandukun, A.C. Ochili. (2008, March), "Characterization and use of catalyst produced from local clay resources", Journal of Applied Science |
| 54 | P.K. Igbokwe, V.I. Ugonabo, R.O. Okolomike. (2008, March), "Kinetics of vapour phase oxidative dehydrogenation of ethanol with catalyst from local clay resources", Journal of Applied Science |
| 55 | V.I. Ugonabo, O.D. Onukwuli, P.K. Igbokwe. (2008, June), "Treatment of wastewater from vegetable oil industry using laterite adsorbent", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | V.I. Ugonabo, L.N. Emembolu, C.A. Igwegbe, S.A Olaitan. (2016, September), "Optimal Evaluation of Coag-Flocculation Factors for Refined Petroleum Wastewater Using Plant Extract", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Kinetics and optimization of zinc recovery from Speralite using acetic acid and oxidative agents" (2021). Completed Masters project by Udeaja, judith Nkechi (2015216003F) |
| 2 | "Production of medium density fibreboard from corn husk and fluted pumkin stem using recycled low-density polyethylene" (2021). Completed Masters project by Chukwuemeka, Julius Mmelikam |
| 3 | "Sorption potentials of snail shells and rice husk in removal of phenol from pharmaceutical effluent" (2022). Completed Masters project by Igbonekwu Lawrence Ifeanyi (2018216002P) |
| 4 | "Investigative studies of some locally sourced additives on the refractory properties of Isiagu clay" (2022). Completed Masters project by Ojukwu Emeka Victor (2018216003P) |
| 5 | "Petroleum effluent treatment using hybrid biofilm supported media in a trickling filter: kinetics and optimization studies" (2023). Completed Masters project by Okan Oghenetega Laura (2018216007F) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Engineering and Applied Science" (August, 2019) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "African Pear Seed Oil Methanolysis Catalyzed by Thermally Activated Clay" (December, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate External Examiner for Caritas University, Enugu" (August, 2023). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "PhD Examination for Nweke Chinenyenwa (2014217005P)" (June, 2021 to July, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "M.Eng Examination for Ozomadu Gideon (2015216004P)" (July, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "Undergraduate external examiner for IMT, Enugu" (November, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "M.Eng Examination for Okoye Chisom (2015216015P)" (June, 2021 to July, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "PGD Examination for Agu Ukamaka (2017215001F)" (August, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 7 | Chief Examiner, "Postgraduate External Examination" (July, 2024). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Faculty of Engineering Committee on Exam misconduct, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2019) |
| 2 | Member, Faculty committee on the effective use of new FEG facilities, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2019) |
| 3 | INEC Collation Officer I, "Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC" (March, 2019) |
| 4 | Chairman, Faculty committee on exam monitoring, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers" (member since 2008), https://www.nse.org.ng |