Engr. Chinedu Josiah Umembamalu

Engr. Chinedu Josiah Umembamalu is a CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Engr. Chinedu Josiah Umembamalu

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Chemical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2015)
August, 2010 to May, 2015
M.Eng. Chemical Engineering
2Anambra State University (now Chukwuemeka Odumegu Ojukwu University). (Bachelor Degree, March, 2007)
November, 2000 to August, 2006
B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
3All Saints' College Gombe. (SSCE, August, 2000)
September, 1994 to June, 2000
4Community Primary School, Obiuno, Igbo-Ukwu. (FSLC, May, 1996)
May, 1989 to May, 1994

Relevant/Working Experience

1Coordinator, Equipment Maintenance and Repair Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2021 to Present
2Assistant Chief Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to Present
3Deputy Coordinator, Equipment Maintenance and Repair Centre, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2019 to June, 2021
4PRINCIPAL TECHNOLOGIST, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2017 to September, 2020
5Senior Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2014 to September, 2017
6Technologist I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2011 to September, 2014
7Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2008 to September, 2011
8Assistant Production Manager, Danico West Africa Ltd, Sango Otta, Ogun State
March, 2007 to January, 2008

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Joshua O Ighalo, Chinedu Josiah Umembamalu. (2021, May), "Electrocoagulation-flocculation Of Aquaculture Effluent Using Hybrid Iron And Aluminium Electrodes: A Comparative Study", Elsevier, Vol. 6, pp 100107
2Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Joshua O Ighalo, Chinedu Josiah Umembamalu, Adewale George Adeniyi. (2021, May), "Comparative Analysis On The Electrochemical Reduction Of Colour, COD And Turbidity From Municipal Solid Waste Leachate Using Aluminium, Iron And Hybrid Electrodes", Springer International Publishing, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 1-18
3CA Igwegbe, CJ Umembamalu, EU Osuagwu, SN Oba, LN Emembolu. (2021, January), "Studies On Adsorption Characteristics Of Corn Cobs Activated Carbon For The Removal Of Oil And Grease From Oil Refinery Desalter Effluent In A Downflow Fixed Bed Adsorption Equipment", European Journal of Sustainable Development Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1)
4Chinedu Josiah Umembamalu, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Emmanuel Ugochukwu Osuagwu, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne. (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 …", Scientific Publishing House „DARWIN”, Vol. 31, pp 155-174
5Davoud BALARAK, Kethineni CHANDRIKA, Chinenye Adaobi IGWEGBE, Shahin AHMADI, Chinedu Josiah UMEMBAMALU. (2020, September), "BIOSORPTION OF PHENOL USING MODIFIED BARLEY HUSK: STUDIES ON EQUILIBRIUM ISOTHERM, KINETICS, AND THERMODYNAMICS OF INTERACTIONS.", Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Vol. 38, (Issue 3), pp 1161-1177
6LN Emembolu, OD Onukwuli, CJ Umembamalu, CO Aniagor. (2020, December), "Evaluation Of The Corrosion Inhibitory Effect Of Napoleonaea Imperalis Leaf Extract On Mild Steel In A 1.3 MH 2 SO 4 Medium", Springer International Publishing, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 1-15
7Nwachukwu C.P. , Orakwe L.C. , Nwajinka C.O. , Umembamalu C.J. and Anizoba D.C. (2020, March), "EFFECTS OF TILLAGE METHODS AND SOIL DEPTHS ON SOIL CHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA", Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Vol. 25, (Issue 1)
8PE Okeke, CU Atuanya, JC Umembamalu. (2020, February), "Optimization Of Processing Parameters And Its Effect On The Mechanical Properties Of Recycled Low Density Polyethylene Composite Reinforced With Tetracarpidium Conophorum Shell Particulates", Optimization of processing parameters and its effect on the mechanical properties of recycled low density polyethylene composite reinforced with Tetra, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 025305
9O.N.Ezenwa. E.N.Obika, C.Umembamalu, F.C.Nwoye. (2019, October), "Development Of Ceiling Board Using Breadfruit Seed Coat And Recycled Low Density Polyethylene", Elsevier, Vol. 5, (Issue 11), pp e02712
10V.I. Ugonabo and J.C Umembamalu. (2013, January), "Application Of Agricultural Waste In The Treatment Of Industrial Waste Water", Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 24 - 28

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
1"2-Day Leadership/Capacity Building Training For Deans, Directors, Co-ordinators, Deputy Directors/Deputy Co-ordinators, Heads Of Department And Chairpersons Of Vice-Chancellor's/Senate Committees And Special Assistants To The Vice-Chancellor 2019/2020 Aca", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 5th December, 2019 to 5th December, 2019; Awka
2"General Training Workshop On Laboratory Administration, Quality Management, Good Laboratory Practice And Safety", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 25th November, 2019 to 26th November, 2019; Awka
3"6th In-House Workshop On Challenges And Prospects Of Retirement Of Public Servants In Nigeria. Theme: Retirement Transition & Engagement After Service", (National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT)), 23rd January, 2019 to 23rd January, 2019; UniAbuja, Abuja
4"5 Days Training Programme On The Operation And Routine Maintenance Of Universal Testing Machines, Impact Testing Machine, Creep Testing Machine And Spectrophotometer", (Dapman Consult International Limited), 3rd December, 2018 to 8th December, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
5"International Conference On Raw Materials Processing And Utilization For Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
6"In-house Workshop On Current Challenges And Prospects Of Trade Union Administration In Nigeria. Theme: The Role Of Social Partners In Combating The Challenges Of Economic Recession", (National Association of Academic Technologists), 29th March, 2017 to 29th March, 2017; UNICAL, Calabar
7"One Day Workshop On Technical Writing For Effective Communication", (Department Of Chemical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zarai), 4th October, 2016 to 4th October, 2016; Zaria, Kaduna
8"National Conference On Engineering For Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
9"National Conference On Infrastructural Development And Maintenance In The Nigeria Environment", (Faculty of Engineering), 27th August, 2012 to 28th August, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka