Prof. Ugochukwu Chuka Okonkwo
Prof. Ugochukwu Chuka Okonkwo is a PROFESSOR in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
|  |
Staff Profile
Prof. Ugochukwu Okonkwo is currently the Postgraduate Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He is equally the Deputy Director 1 at Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies of the same University.
His research interest include mechanical engineering design, materials technology and ionization radiation control. As regards creative
output, Prof. Okonkwo is widely published. He has authored/co-authored 7 books in engineering.
He is a co-editor to a research book. To his credit he has over 80 articles in
learned journals and chapters in mainline books. In addition to over 30 learned conference
presentations, Prof Okonkwo has developed 3
engineering software. He has equally attracted local and international research grants.
He teaches a number of
courses in PGD, M.Eng. and PhD for Mechanical Engineering, including Mechanical Designs, Mechanics of Machines, Energy
Conversions, design for production, industrial safety and pollution, among
others.
He belongs to a number
of Professional bodies. He is COREN registered, Fellow, Institute of Policy
Management and Development (FIPMD), Member International Association of
Engineering (IAENG), Cooperate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE),
Member World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, Member Society of
Modelling and Simulation International (SMSI).
Personal Information
Email: | |
Phone: | |
Address: | Mechanical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dirisu, G. B., Okonkwo, U. C., Hawkins, J., Ofor W.. (2023, January), "Re-Usability of A Poly-Cotton Composite from Textiles Waste as Determined by Its Mechanical Strength", Engineering Advances |
| 2 | Okonkwo, U. C., Ohagwu, C. C., Aronu, M. E., Okafor, C. E., Idumah, C. I., Okokpujie, I. P., Chukwu N. N., Chukwunyelu, C. E.. (2022, August), "Ionizing radiation protection and the linear No-threshold controversy: Extent of support or counter to the prevailing paradigm", Journal of Environmental Radioactivity, Vol. 253 |
| 3 | Okafor C. E., Okpe D. U., Ani O. I., Okonkwo U. C.. (2022, April), "Development of Carbonized Wood/Silicon Dioxide Composite Tailored for Single-Density Shoe Sole Manufacturing", Materials Today Communication, Vol. 32, (Issue 104184) |
| 4 | Okonkwo U.C., Idumah C. I., Okafor C. E. Ohagwu C. C.; Aronu M. E., Okokpujie I. P. Chukwu N. N. Chukwunyelu C. E.. (2022, June), "Development, Characterization, and Properties of Polymeric Nanoarchitectures for Radiation Attenuation", Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials, Vol. 32, pp 4093-4113 |
| 5 | Ajike C., Enibe S. O., Okonkwo U. C., Amoo-Onidundu O. N.. (2022, October), "Modelling of the Drying Characteristics of Gmelina Arborea Wood: Kinetics and Thermodynamics Studies.", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 11-21 |
| 6 | Idumah, C. I., Okonkwo, U. C., & Obele, C. M.. (2022, June), "Recently Emerging Advancements in Montmorillonite Polymeric Nanoarchitectures and Applications", Cleaner Materials |
| 7 | Abasili O. M., Okonkwo U. C.. (2022, May), "Rolling Process Pelletizer Design for Bio-Fertilizer Production, Iranian (Iranica) Journal of Energy and Environment", Iranian (Iranica) Journal of Energy and Environment |
| 8 | Okafor C. E., Onovo A. C., Ani O. I., Obele C. M., Dziki D., Ihueze C. C., Okonkwo U. C.. (2022, July), "Effective Tricycle Maintenance Strategy in a Growing Economy: Case Study of Selected Brands", Cleaner Materials |