Dr. Nkiru Charity Nwokeabia

Dr. Nkiru Charity Nwokeabia is a SENIOR LECTURER in APPLIED GEOPHYSICS Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Nkiru Charity Nwokeabia

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Dr. Nkiru Charity Nwokeabia is a SENIOR LECTURER in APPLIED GEOPHYSICS Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University.

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Applied Geophysics, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
APPLIED GEOPHYSICS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Federal University of Technology Owerri. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2021)
October, 2016 to September, 2021
PhD. Geology
2Federal University of Technology Owerri. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2021)
October, 2016 to September, 2021
P.hD Geophysics
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2000)
October, 1998 to May, 2000
M.Sc Applied Geophysics Applied Geophysics
4Nnamdi Azikiiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, November, 1996)
October, 1992 to November, 1996
B.Sc Geological Sciences

Relevant/Working Experience

1Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State
November, 2023 to Present
2Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2021 to Present
3Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2018 to October, 2021
4Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
October, 2015 to October, 2018
5Assistant Lecturer, Department Of Applied Geophysics
July, 2014 to October, 2015
6Faculty officer, Faculty Of Social Sciences, UNIZIK, Awka
October, 2011 to September, 2014
7Administrative Assistant, School Of Postgraduate Studies
October, 2010 to October, 2011
8Administrative Assistant, Registry, Personnel Unit Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka)
May, 2008 to May, 2008
9Administrative Assistant, Prof. Nwako, Festus Aghagbo Library, UNIZIK, Awka.
March, 2008 to August, 2010
10Geologist, PTF Rural Water Supply Project In Enugu State
September, 1998 to September, 2000
11Graduate Geologist, Prime Service Engineers, Enugu.
February, 1997 to August, 1998

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Nwokeabia N. C., Ibezue V. C., Oyebueke E. O., and Ottih I.. (2024, April) GEOLOGIC/NATURAL HAZARDS, NATURAL DISASTERS AND MITIGATIONS Faculty of Physical Sciences, COOU.
2Ibezue V. C., Nwokeabia N. C., Chiaghanam O. I., and Owope O. A.. (2024, April) PLANET EARTH - ORIGIN, STRUCTURE, PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS. Faculty of Physical Sciences, COOU.
3Ibezue V. C., Nwike S.I., Nwozor K. K., Mgbolu C. C. and Nwokeabia N. C.. (2024, April) RESOURCES OF THE EARTH Faculty of Physical Sciences, COOU.
4Nwokeabia N. C., Ibezue V. C., Nnaemena G. U., and Okaro I. H.. (2024, April) EVOLUTION AND SCIENCE OF THE CONTINENTS AND THE OCEANS Faculty of Physical Sciences, COOU.
Journal Articles
1Nwokeabia Charity Nkiru, Ibezue V C. (2024, March), "GEOELECTRICAL AND GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF GROUNDWATER AVAILABILITY IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA AND ITS ENVIRONS, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA.", Journal of Environmental Management and Safety., Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 42-57
2Nwokeabia C.N., Ukachukwu M.U., Chinwuko A.I., Odinye A.C.. (2024, January), "EVALUATION OF PETROPHYSICAL PARAMETERS AND 3D SEISMIC ANALYSIS FOR RESERVOIR CHARACTERISATION AND PROSPECT IDENTIFICATION OF UZERE FIELD, NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA.", International Journal in Physical and Applied Sciences., Vol. 11, (Issue 1)
3Nwokeabia Charity N., Ukachukwu Marvelous U., Joseph Blessed E., Okonkwo Mary N.. (2024, March), "Hydrocarbon Resource Evaluation using 3D Seismic Attributes and Petrophysical Analysis- A Case Study of Pearl Field, Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria.", International Journal in Physical and Applied Sciences., Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 1-14
4Charity Nkiru Nwokeabia, Ibezue V C.. (2023, December), "GROUNDWATER ASSESSMENT USING ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY METHOD IN ABAGANA AND ENVIRONS, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA.", Journal of Environmental Management and Safety., Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 183-198
5Charity Nkiru Nwokeabia, Ibezue V C, Umeokafor C N.. (2023, March), "ASSESSMENT OF THE BASELINE CHARACTERISTICS OF GROUNDWATER IN IGBO- UKWU AND ENVIRONS, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA", Journal of Environmental Management and Safety, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 72-86
6Nwokeabia C. N., Opara A. I., Ibe K. K., Odoh B. I., Omenikolo I. A.. (2023, April), "Correlation of Radiation Doses from Radiometric data and Aero- magnetic Signatures over Parts of Southeastern Nigeria.", Journal of Materials and Environmental Science., Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp 475-490
7A.C. Odinye, H.C. Anozie, N.C. Nwokeabia, N.C. Ayajuru, P.E. Ofodile and A. O Njoku. (2023, September), "PETROGRAPHIC, STRUCTURAL FEATURES AND GEOCHEMICAL INVESTIGATIONS FOR RARE METAL (TA-NB) POTENTIALS OF PRECAMBRIAN PEGMATITES OF OLUGBO AREA, SOUTH WESTERN NIGERIA", Journal of Basic Physical Research., Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 1-9
8Efobi,U.S., Obiadi, I.I., Nwokeabia, C.N., Onwuemesi, A.G., Okpara, A.O, Onyebum, T.E.. (2023, March), "STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MIDDLE BENUE TROUGH, NIGERIA USING AEROMAGNETIC, RADIOMETRIC AND DIGITAL ELEVATION DATA", Journal of Basic Physical Research ISSN: 2141-8403 Prints, 2141-8411 Online Vol.11, No.1 pp. 63- 76.
9Nwokeabia C. N., Nnaemena G. U, Ibezue, V. C. and Odunze-Akasiugwu S. O.. (2023, October), "Evaluation of the Physico- Chemical Properties of Surface and Groundwater Resources in Umueri and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria.", International Journal in Physical and Applied Sciences., Vol. 10, (Issue 10), pp 10-18
10Nwokeabia C. N., Nnaemena G. U., and Ibezue V. C.. (2023, May), "Microbiological Analysis of Groundwater and Selected Surface Water samples in Umueri and Environs, Southeastern Nigeria.", International Journal in Physical and Applied Sciences., Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 55-61
11Ibe Alexander, Omenikolo & Opara Alexander, Okereke Chikwendu, Oha Ifeanyi, Emberga Terhemba, Agoha Chidiebere, Inyang Godwin, Nwokeabia Charity. (2022, October), "Geo-environmental Study of Geomorphological and Geological Features of Parts of Benue Trough using Advanced Space-borne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) data.", Journal of Materials and Environmental Science. 13. 1101-1116.
12I. A. Omenikolo, A. I. Opara, C. N Okereke, D. O. Ikoro, T. T. Emberga, C. C. Agoha, and C.N. Nwokeabia.. (2022, November), "Spectral Depth Estimation of the Magnetic Basement in Parts of the Benue Trough Using High-Resolution Aeromagnetic Data: Implication for Hydrocarbon Prospectivity.", Petroleum and Coal, Vol. 65, (Issue 1), pp 138-152
13Nwokeabia, Charity Nkiru, Ibe, Kalu Kalu, Ibeneme, Sabinus Ikechukwu, Orji, Chikwendu Emenike, Adikwu, Stephen Onum, Iduma Uche. 2021. (2021, June), "Subsurface Structural Investigation For Evaluation Of Hydrocarbon Potential Using Aeromagnetic Data Over Parts Of Southeastern Nigeria.", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) Volume VI, Issue VI, June 2021, ISSN 2454-6194.
142. Nwokeabia Charity Nkiru, Ibe Kalu, Ibeneme Sabinus Ikechukwu, Orji Chikwendu, Emenike Adikwu, Stephen Onum. 2021. (2021, April), "Analysis Of High Resolution Airborne Magnetic Studies For Curie Depth, Heat Flow And Geothermal Energy Potentials Over Parts Of Southeastern Nigeria.", IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics (IOSR-JAGG). e-ISSN: 2321-0900, p-ISSN: 0982. Volume 9, Issue 2 Ser. I (Mar. – Apr. 2021), PP 29-42
154. Ibeneme, S.I, Adikwu, O.S, Jika, H.T, Nwokeabia, C.N, Okiyi M.I, Iduma, U. 2021. (2021, May), "Assessment Of Structural Kinematics Within Central Benue Trough, Using High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data. Journal Of Mining And Geology.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
167. Ibe Stephen O., Nwokeabia Nkiru C.. (2020, August), "Structural Analysis Of Malufashi Area And Environs, Northwestern Nigeria, Using Airborne Magnetic Dataset. IOSR Journal Of Applied Geology And Geophysics (IOSR-JAGG) Vol. 8, Issue 4 Ser. III (Jul. – Aug. 2020). PP 42-5. Www.iosrjournals.org", Unknown Journal or Publisher
176. Ibe Stephen O., Nwokeabia Nkiru C.. (2020, August), "Application Of Airborne Radiometric Method In Geologic Mapping Of Malufashi Area And Environs, Northwestern Nigeria. International Journal Of Advanced Geosciences, 8 (2) (2020) 179-185.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
185. Uche Iduma, Ibe Stephen.O, Nwokeabia Charity Nkiru.2020. (2020, June), "Curie Depth And Heat Flow Analysis Of Ikot Ekpene And Environs, Eastern Niger Delta Basin, Using Airborne Magnetic Data.", International Journal of Advanced Geosciences, 8 (2) (2020) 263-271
198. Okorie Obinna Jamin, Ibeneme Sabinus Ikechukwu, Ibe Kalu Kalu, Nwokeabia Nkiru Charity.. (2019, July), ". Integrated Geoscientific Investigation Around The Proposed Nnfuru Dam Site In Nunya Area Isuikwuato Southern Nigeria. International Journal Of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 5, Issue 8 Pp. 30-36.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
209. Nwokeabia Nkiru C., Iduma Uche, Ibe Stephen O. (2018, April), "Evaluating The Economic Potential Of Part Of Ife-Ilesha Schist Belt, Western Nigeria, Using Airborne Magnetic And Radiometric Dataset. IOSR Journal Of Applied Geology And Geophysics (IOSR-JAGG) Vol.6, Issue 4 Ver. I, 2018.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
21Chiaghanam, O.I., Nwozor, K.K., Chiadikobi, K.C., Egbunike, M.E., Nwokeabia, C.N., Omoboriowo, A.O., Uwajimgba, H.C. 2018. (2018, March), "Predicting Coastal Depositional Style: The Role Of Accomodation/Sediment Supply And Basin Morphology Within A Sequence Stratigraphic System On Selected Wells (Mid Miocene To Pliocene) In Coastal Swamp Depobelt, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. Journal Of Envir", Journal of Environmental and Earth Science Vol.8, No.3, 2018.
22Okoyeh Elizabeth I, Nwokeabia Nkiru C, Umenweke Meshak N, Ibe Kalu Kalu.. (2018, June), "Evaluation Of Amaubiri Diorite Deposit For Quarry Purposes.", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 5, (Issue 6), pp 40-43
23Chiaghanam, O.I., Chidikaobi, K.C., Oguanya, C.E., Ikegwuonu, O.N., Nwokeabia, C.N. 2017. (2017, April), "Palynological And Paleoenvironmental Study Of Paleogene In Bende – Umuahia, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria. Journal Of Environmental And Earth Science Vol.7, No.12, 2017", Unknown Journal or Publisher
24C.E. Oguanya, O.I. Chiaghanam, C.N. Nwokeabia, K.C. Chiadikobi and N.O. Ikegwuonu. 2017.. (2017, March), "Source Rock Geochemistry Of The Paleogene Strata In Bende – Umuahia And Its Environs, Niger Delta Basin, South Eastern Nigeria. Pet Coal (2017); 59(3): 348 – 356.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
25Oghuma, A.A., Obiadi, I.I., Obiadi, C.M. , C.N. Nwokeabia 2017,. (2017, June), "Evaluation And Structural Interpretation Of Aeromagnetic Anomalies Over Parts Of Monguno And Environs, Northeastern Nigeria Using 3 – D Euler Deconvolution. Geosciences Research Vol. 2 No. 4, November 2017.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
26Onuigbo, E.N. Okoro, A.U, Nwokeabia, C.N. 2017. (2017, September), "Clay Minerals As Indicator Of Phosphatogenesis: A Case Study Of Sokoto Basin, Northwestern Nigeria Journal Of Natural Sciences Research Vol.7, No 14, 2017.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
27C.N. Nwokeabia, K.K. Ibe, E.I. Okoyeh and M.N. Umenweke 2016.. (2016, May), "Viability Of A Potential Quarry Rock Matter In Lekwesi, Umunneochi Area Of Southeastern Nigeria: Geological And Goelectrical Sounding Approach. Advances In Applied Science Research 7(2), Pp 43 – 48. Www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com", Unknown Journal or Publisher
28Okoyeh, E.I., Okeke, H.C. Nwokeabia, C.N. and Enekwechi, E. K. 2015. (2015, July), "Climate Change And Groundwater Resources Of Part Of Lower Niger Sub-Basin Around Onitsha, Nigeria. International Journal Of Scientific And Engineering Research Volume 6, Issue 9, Sept. 2015. Pp 95-101.www.iister.org", Unknown Journal or Publisher
29Anakwuba, E.K., Nwokeabia, C.N. Chinwuko, A.I. and Onyekwelu, C.U. (2014). (2014, February), "Hydrogeophysical Assessment Of Some Parts Of Anambra Basin Nigeria. International Journal Of AdvancedGeosciences, 2(2), 2014, Pp 72 – 81.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
30Chinwuko A.I., A.I., A.G. Onwuemesi, E.K. Anakwuba, I.O. Onubaa,N. C. Nwokeabia (2012). (2012, March), "Interpretation Of Aeromagnetic Anomalies Over Parts Of Upper Benue Trough And Southern Chad Basin Nigeria. Advances In Applied Science Research Vol.3, Pp 1757 – 1766.", Unknown Journal or Publisher
31A. A. Attama, P. A. Akpa, C. N. Nwokeabia. (2009, December), "Mucoadhesive sustained delivery of diclofenac sodium using carbopol 675 and PVP admixtures as mucoadhesive motif", Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences., Vol. 4, (Issue 1)
Conference Papers
1Nwokeabia C.N, Ukachukwu Marvellous. U,. (2024, March), "Application of Petrophysical Analysis and 3D seismic attributes for Reserviour Characterization and Prospect Identification of Pearl Field, Offshore Niger Delta, Nigeria",
2Nwokeabia Charity.N, Ukachukwu Marvellous. U, Chinwuko Augustine. I. (2023, November), "Seismic Interpretation and Reassessment of Hydrocarbon Potential: A Case Study of the Uzere Field, Niger Delta",
3Maduka Chinelo, Chinwuko Augustine I, Nwokeabia Charity N, Chibuike Muogbo, David Aderokaye. (2023, December), "A review of Recent Developments in the Effect of Artificial intelligence and Machine learning on Reservoir Characterization",
4Ibeneme sabinusIkechukwu,lbe Kalu Kalu, Nwokeabia charity Nkiru, Njoku Joy O, and iwuoha prince Osita. (2022, October), "Improved Geological and Geoelectrical Assessment of Structural Interplay Around the Proposed Ohanmi River Dam, Southwestern Nigeria",
5Ibeneme S.I, Adiukwu I.S, Jika H.T, Nwokeabia C.N, Okiyi M.I, Iduma U. (2021, August), "Assessment of structural Kinematics within central Benue Trough, using high resolution aeromagnetic data",
Other Relevant Publications
13. Adikwu, S.O., Ibeneme, S.I., Obioha, Y.E., Ayaakaa, D.T., Okereke, C.N., Nwokeabia, C. N. and Okenu, S.C. (2021). "Hydrothermal Altered Mineral Deposits Mapping Using Landsat 8 Etm+ In Parts Of The Middle – Benue Trough, Nigeria.", (Others, 2021 )

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Assessment of the baseline characteristics of groundwater in Igbo-Ukwu and environs." (2024). Completed Masters project by Umeokafor, Chidimma Nonyelum (2017232002)
Grants
1Awardee: "VICE-CHANCELLOR'S SPECIAL MERIT AWARD/RECOGNITION FOR HARD WORK AND MERITORIOUS SERVICE TO NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY FOR THE YEAR 2023" (December, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by OFFICE OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA.
2Awardee: "Staff Training Sponsorship" (April, 2016 to March, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by NEEDS Sponsorship
Editorships
1Editor, "Journal of Basic Physical Sciences" (September, 2023)
2Editor, "Journal of Basic Physical Sciences" (March, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation in Applied Science" (March, 2024)
2Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation in Social Science" (June, 2023)
3Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation" (November, 2023)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Evaluation of the effects of Anthropogenic activities and domestic waste on surface water quality (A case study of Ako stream Umueri, Anambra State)." (March, 2024 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "MAPPING OF SUBSURFACE STRUCTURES AND SEDIMENTARY THICKNESS IN PARTS OF MIDDLE BENUE TROUGH, NIGERIA USING AEROMAGNETIC DATA." (August, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
3Examiner, "STRUCTURAL CHARACTERIZATION OF MIDDLE BENUE TROUGH, NIGERIA USING AEROMAGNETIC, RADIOMETRIC AND DIGITAL ELEVATION DATA" (July, 2023 to March, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
4Examiner, "Volumetric Analysis of Selected Reservoirs in Ogbenu field, Niger Delta, Nigeria Using 3D seismic and well log data" (November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
5Examiner, "GEOLOGY AND SEDIMENTOLOGY OF UGWUOBA AND ENVIRONS, SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA." (June, 2023 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
6Examiner, "SEISMIC ATTRIBUTE AND WELL LOG ANALYSIS FOR RESERVOIR IDENTIFICATION IN BORNU BASIN, NORTH EASTERN NIGERIA." (February, 2023 to February, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1SIWES Coordinator, "Department of Applied Geophysics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University." (February, 2024)
2Member, "Ekwueme center for multidisciplinary research" (April, 2023 to April, 2023)
3Chairperson, "Faculty of Physical Sciences Examination Monitoring Comitee" (June, 2023)
4RA/WARD Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2023 to March, 2023)
5Editor of Journal of Basic Physical Research., "Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (March, 2023)
6Representative, Department of Geophysics, "Quality Assurance Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University." (October, 2023 to September, 2024)
7Representative, Department of Geophysics, "Quality Assurance Committee Nnamdi Azikiwe University." (October, 2022 to September, 2023)
8Chairperson, "Department of Applied Geophysics welfare commitee" (October, 2019)
9Examination officer, "Department of Applied Geophysics" (October, 2018 to September, 2019)
10Member, "Faculty of Physical Sciences Sanitation Committee" (October, 2016)
11Chairperson Mothering Sunday Committee, "Christ Church, Anglican Communion Abakpa, Nike diocese Enugu" (January, 2013 to January, 2016)
12Treasurer, "Ladies of St Christopher, Anglican Communion, Nike Diocese, Enugu" (January, 2012)
13Chief Patroness, "Boys and Girls Brigade Nigeria, Diocese of Nike, Enugu" (January, 2012)
14Archeadeacon wife's nominee, "All Saints Anglican Church, Obosi, Diocese on the Niger" (January, 2012)
15Secretary, "Faculty of Social Sciences board meeting, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2011 to September, 2014)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Exploration Geophysicists for Geoscientists and Engineers" - C-2023-122 (member since 2023), https://ng-check.com/neco-associates-limited/1378253.html?utm_source=4932901
2Full Member, "Council of Nigerian mining engineers and Geoscientists" - GEM0002737 (member since 2019), http://comeg.minesandsteel.com/
3Full Member, "Nigerian Mining and Geoscience Society" (member since 2003), http://www.nmgs.org.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG) Induction, Abuja.", (Council of Nigerian Mining Engineers and Geoscientists (COMEG)), 17th December, 2019 to 17th December, 2019; Abuja, Nigeria.
2"Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP), 42nd Annual International Conference and Exhibition, FUTO, Owerri.", (Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP)), 18th November, 2019 to 22nd November, 2019; Owerri State, Nigeria.
3"Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists (NAH), 31st Annual International Conference, Benin.", (Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologist (NAH)), 3rd November, 2019 to 7th November, 2019; Benin State.
4"Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), 55th Annual International Conference, Enugu.", (Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society), 17th March, 2019 to 22nd March, 2019; Enugu State.