Dr. Emeka Ivan Okonkwo
Dr. Emeka Ivan Okonkwo is a PROFESSOR in FINE AND APPLIED ARTS Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Reader (Associate Professor) at Fine and Applied Arts Department, Unizik Awka
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Address: | Fine And Applied Arts, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FINE AND APPLIED ARTS |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Technologies/Supervisor, Industrial Training , Benue Burnt Bricks, Otukpo. Benue State. September, 2021 to January, 2004 |
| 2 | Reader. (Associate Professor), NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka December, 2020 to Present |
| 3 | Acting Head of Department. Fine and Applied Arts, NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka August, 2017 to August, 2017 |
| 4 | Departmental Post Graduate Coordinator, NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka June, 2017 to Present |
| 5 | Acting Head of Department. Fine and Applied Arts, NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka September, 2016 to December, 2016 |
| 6 | Senior Lecturer, NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka December, 2015 to Present |
| 7 | Lecturer I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka October, 2011 to Present |
| 8 | PHD Researcher, NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka March, 2009 to October, 2014 |
| 9 | Lecturer II, NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka November, 2008 to Present |
| 10 | Assist. Lecturer Dept. Of Fine and Applied Art., NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka November, 2007 to Present |
| 11 | Trainee, Project Development Authority (PRODA) July, 2007 to November, 2007 |
| 12 | Technologies, Caius Ceramics Nsukka April, 2006 to July, 2007 |
| 13 | Reseacher, NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka March, 2004 to March, 2006 |
| 14 | Fine Art Teacher, Command Secondary school Lokoja,kogi state January, 2002 to December, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2012, July) Using of Posters and Billboards for Political Campaigns and Rallies : The Artist Involvement Totan Publishers, pp 544-562 |
| 2 | Ivan Okonkwo E.. (2012, July) A Bountiful Harvest Rex Charles and Patrick Limited, pp 533-543 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okonkwo, I.E, Agriga Goodluck. (2024, April), "Art and Design for a Sustainable Built Environment", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 89-100 |
| 2 | Okonkwo, I.E, Onyehara Louise Chima. (2024, April), "A Visual Campaign Against Use and Addiction of Illicit Methamphetamine (Mkpuru Miri) Among The Youths in Owerri, South Eastern Nigeria", The Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1-7 |
| 3 | Okonkwo, I.E, Chibuike Tochukwu. (2024, April), "Clay Essential Material for Ceramics Production", The Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 1-8 |
| 4 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2021, July), "Ceramics Charcoal Stove in a Mix Media", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1036-1047 |
| 5 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2021, August), "Production of a Model water Fountain using Ceramics for Interior Decoration in Anambra State", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 1145-1158 |
| 6 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2021, September), "Adapting Knots and Patterns of Ugwueme Community for Ceramic Production in Nigeria", Amamihe journal of Applied Philosophy (AJAP), Vol. 19, (Issue 3), pp 7-28 |
| 7 | Ivan Okonkwo E.. (2020, April), "Ceramics Production and Usage in Nigeria: The Occupational Health Hazards and Safety Measures", Journal of Ceramics and Environmental Design JOCED, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 80-95 |
| 8 | Ivan Okonkwo E.. (2020, July), "Ceramics Industries as a Viable Tool for Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria", Journal of Ceramics and Environmental Design JOCED, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 146-160 |
| 9 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2018, September), "Designing and Fabrication of Hand Clay Extractor", Journal of Ceramics and Environmental Design, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 127-146 |
| 10 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2018, June), "Political Activism in Visual Expression: IPOB AND THE BIAFRA QUESTION IN THE SOUTH EAST OF NIGERIA", Igwebuike An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 160-174 |
| 11 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2017, June), "Declining State of Ceramics Industry in Nigeria: Causes, Revamping measures and Prospects", Ahakwu Journal of Ceramics, Vol. 1, (Issue 14), pp 55-62 |
| 12 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2017, July), "The product categories, challenges and Prospects of Handicraft production", Igwebuike An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 158-177 |
| 13 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2017, January), "Industrial Design in Nigeria: The Interface of the School and Industry", Awka Journal if Fine and Applied Arts, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 121-134 |
| 14 | Ivan Okonkwo E.. (2017, June), "Declining state of Ceramics Industries in Nigeria: Causes, Revamping Measures and Prospects", Ashakwu Journal of Ceramics, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 55-62 |
| 15 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2016, September), "Effect of Painting Series Package on the Performances of Junior Secondary Cultural and Creative Arts in Ogbomosho Nigeria", Unizik Journal of Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 17, (Issue 3), pp 324-343 |
| 16 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2016, December), "Museum Education in Nigeria, Prospects and Challenges.", Igwebuike An African Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 13-26 |
| 17 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2014, April), "Towards Quality Art Education: Challenges and Opportunities.", Ujeh Unizik Journals of Art and Humanities, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 110-130 |
| 18 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2014, April), "Student's Perception of Ceramics Education in Nigeria Tertiary Institutions", African Research Review.An International Multidisciplinary Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 217-234 |
| 19 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2014, April), "Developing a Refractory body for Kiln Building in Nigeria.", AFRREV IJAH An International Journal of Arts and Humanities, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 179-197 |
| 20 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2014, July), "The Determination of the Effects of Natural Fiber Reinforcement on the Mechanical Properties of Clay Bricks", Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 35-51 |
| 21 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2014, July), "The Effect of Method of Firing on the Thermal Properties of Ceramics", Journal of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 11-22 |
| 22 | Ivan Okonkwo E.. (2013, July), "Uche Okeke as A precursor of Contemporary Nigerian Art Education", AFRREV IJAH, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 53-67 |
| 23 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2013, June), "Indigenous Esan Arts and Crafts : The Case of Ewohimi Weaving", (AAUJES) A. A. U. Journal of Environmental Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 72-77 |
| 24 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2012, June), "Ben Enwonwu and the recreation of the image of the artist in Nigeria", Mgbakoigba Journal of African Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 36-47 |
| 25 | Ivan Okonkwo E.. (2012, May), "Uche Okeke and the making of Nsukka Art School", (JOFFA) Journal of Fine and Applied Arts. Nnamdi Azikiwe Universality Awka, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 83-94 |
| 26 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2012, July), "Causes of Declining Fortunes of Nigerian Ceramic Industries: And its Effects on the Economy", African Psychologiist: An international Journal of Psychology and Allied Professions, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 105-114 |
| 27 | Ivan Okonkwo E.. (2011, June), "The General Concept and Purpose of Art as a Discipline", (AMA) Journal OF Theater and Cultural Studies, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 153-172 |
| 28 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2011, September), "Challenges of Teaching Ceramics in the Universities in Nigeria", Tropical Built Environment Journal, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 127-134 |
| 29 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2011, June), "The Design and Construction of Kerosene Firing Down Draught Kiln, Using locally sourced materials", Journal Of Fine and Applied Arts (JOFFA) Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 138-153 |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2019) Production of A Model Water Fountain Using Ceremics For Interior Decoration In Anambra State. , pp 1-19 |
| 2 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2006) The Design and Construction of A Kerosene Firing Down Draught Kiln , pp 1-44 |
| 3 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2002) Construction of Energy Conserving Dual Kiln For Glaze and And Bisque Firing , pp 1-61 |
| 4 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. (2000) The Design And Fabrication of A Metal Kick Wheel for Ceramic Wares Production , pp 1-47 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "Dart Magazine", (Others, 2020 October) |
| 2 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "NGA: DESTINY", (Others, 2017 August) |
| 3 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "13th Annual Conference and Exhibition", (Others, 2016 October) |
| 4 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "7th African Art And Crafts", (Others, 2014 July) |
| 5 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "Association of Fine and Applied Arts", (Others, 2012 June) Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "Poetic Images From Awka School of Art.", (Others, 2011 March) |
| 7 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "Fine and Applied Arts Chronicle", (Others, 2011 November) |
| 8 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "Society of Nigerian Artists "GROWTH" EXHIBITION", (Others, 2011 November) |
| 9 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "Rebirth: Inauguration art Exhibition.", (Others, 2010 October) |
| 10 | Okonkwo Ivan E.. "Bronze Casting and Blacksmithing Workshop Exhibition", (Others, 2007 December) |
| 11 | Okonkwo Ivan E. Solo Exhibition. "MFA EXHIBITION UNN.", (Others, 2006 March) |
| 12 | Okonkwo Ivan E. Solo Exhibition. "Heritage Art Solo Exhibition", (Others, 2006 June) |
| 13 | Okonkwo Ivan E. Solo Exhibition. "Final Year Compulsory Exhibition. UNIBEN", (Others, 2001 February) |
| 14 | Okonkwo Ivan E. Solo Exhibition. "The Broken Calabash Solo Exhibition", (Others, 2000 June) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Designing and Fabricating of Hand Clay Extruder" (2016). Completed Masters project by Isiekwe Solomon 2013036008F |
| 2 | "Production of a model water fountain, using Ceramics for interior decorations in Anambra State Nigeria" (2019). Completed Masters project by Anonye Obianuju. 20130306001P |
| 3 | "Adapting Knots and Patterns of Ugwueme Community for Ceramics production in Nigeria" (2019). Completed Masters project by Offor Obiageli 2013036006P |
| 4 | "Sculpture beyond Aesthetic: Production of Functional Sculptures" (2019). Completed Masters project by Anekwe Chinedu Christopher 2012036009F |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Transfer of ETF Fund" (November, 2008 to November, 2011). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The General Concept and Purpose of Art as a Discipline." (March, 2011) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Journal of Fine and Applied Arts (JOFFA) Vol 1. No. 2 NNAMDI AZIKIWE University, Awka." (August, 2008) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Appointment as External Examiner, for Degree Students Fed. College of Edu. Tech. Umunze" (April, 2020 to April, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Appointment as External Examiner, for Degree StudentsFed. College of Edu. Tech. Umunze" (May, 2018 to May, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "Appointment as External Examiner, Fed. Polytechnic Oko." (October, 2017). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "Appointment as External Examiner, for Degree Students Nwanfor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe" (February, 2018). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department Fine and Applied Arts, "Department of Fine and Applied Arts Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Appointment as Assistant, Business Manager Faculty of Environmental Sciences Journals, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka" (April, 2019 to September, 2021) |
| 3 | SIWES Coordinator, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka" (October, 2018) |
| 4 | Acting HOD, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka" (July, 2017 to August, 2017) |
| 5 | Postgraduate Coordinator Appointment, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka" (June, 2017) |
| 6 | Committee Member, "Ceramics Researchers Association of Nigeria (CERAN)" (October, 2016) |
| 7 | Acting HOD, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka" (November, 2016 to December, 2016) |
| 8 | Appointment as Departmental Postgraduate Supervisor, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE University Awka" (December, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Ceramics Researchers Association of Nigeria (CERAN)" (member since 2016), htts://www.ceran.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "Unizik Art Exhibition. Omenala.", (Unizik, Awka), 7th September, 2021 to 11th September, 2021; Garuba Square |
| 2 | "Akaraka-aka (Destiny) Exhibition. National Gallery of Arts Igboukwu Anambra State", (National Gallery of Arts Igboukwu Anambra State), 25th August, 2017 to 25th August, 2017; Anambra State |
| 3 | "Declining state of ceramics Industries in Nigeria. Causes, Revamping Measures and Prospects.", (Creramics Researchers Ass. of Nig. (CeRAN)), 25th October, 2016 to 28th October, 2016; University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu |
| 4 | "CeRAN Exhibition Mordernizing African Ceramics since the 1090's Agencies, Agents and Outcomes", (CeRAN), 25th October, 2016 to 28th October, 2016; Nsukka Enugu state |
| 5 | "Capacity building in Ceramics for self-Reliance. An Art Education perspective.", (Anambra Books and creativity Festival), 13th July, 2016 to 16th July, 2016; Anambra State |
| 6 | "Philosophy and its place in the development of Art Education.", (Faculty of Arts, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 15th November, 2015 to 18th November, 2015; University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu |
| 7 | "African Arts and Craft Expo. Tools for Empowerment", (Energy Center University of Nig. Nsukka), 18th July, 2014 to 18th July, 2014; FCT, Abuja |
| 8 | "The product categories and challenges of handicraft production in Nigeria", (Faculty of Arts Conference Unilag, Lagos), 6th February, 2013 to 8th February, 2013; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 9 | "Department of Fine and Applied Arts Unizik Exhibition.", (Center for Excellence in Arts and Humanities (CEAH) Unizik), 7th June, 2012 to 11th June, 2012; Unizik Awka |
| 10 | "Poetic Images from Awka School of Arts.", (Awka School of Arts), 31st March, 2011 to 3rd April, 2011; Awka Anambra State |
| 11 | "Rebirth: Society of Nigerian Society Artists, Anambra State", (Society of Nigerian Artists), 1st October, 2010 to 4th October, 2010; Awka Anambra State |
| 12 | "The Nigerian contemporary art exhibition. School of postgraduate studies. unizik", (SPGs), 10th December, 2008 to 15th December, 2008; Unizik Awka |
| 13 | "Bronze Casting and blacksmithing workshop, Department of Fine and Applied Arts NAU", (Unizik, Awka), 12th December, 2007 to 15th December, 2007; Anambra State |
| 14 | "Heritage Exhibition, Asele Institute Nimo, Anambra State", (Asele Institute, Nimo,), 10th June, 2006 to 14th June, 2006; Anambra State |
| 15 | "Masters of Fine and Applied Arts Compulsory Art Exhibition, Dept of Fine and Applied Arts University of Nigeria, Nsukka", (University of Nigeria Nuskka), 15th March, 2006 to 15th March, 2006; Nuskka ,Enugu State |
| 16 | "The broken Calabash Exhibition,", (Oba Akenzua Cultural Center Benin City), 12th July, 2000 to 12th July, 2000; Edo State |
| 17 | "Final Year compulsory Art Exhibition, Fine and Applied Arts University of Benin, Edo State", (Dept of Fine and Applied Arts, UNIBEN), 17th February, 2000 to 17th February, 2000; Edo State |
| 18 | "Sampling and Testing Ikpoba-Benin Ball Clay for Whiteware Ceramics Production", (Faculty of Environmental Studies, Ambrose Alatei University, Ekpoma Edo st), Ekpoma Edo State |