Dr. Amaechi Anthony Okafor
Dr. Amaechi Anthony Okafor is a SENIOR LECTURER in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a lecturer in the department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, I have a bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical/Production, Engineering and M. Eng., in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering option) at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. I have a PhD. in Mechanical Engineering, (Thermo Fluid and Energy option) in the department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun,. My research areas are Thermal Engineering, Design and Production Engineering Nanotechnology, Production and Manufacturing Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics.
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Address: | Mechanical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2024) September, 2019 to April, 2024 PHD Statement Of Result |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2014) September, 2010 to September, 2014 M. Eng Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Option) |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2001) November, 1993 to August, 2000 |
| 4 | • Igwebuike Grammar School,Awka. (SSCE, February, 1992) September, 1985 to June, 1991 |
| 5 | •• Practising School, Awka. (FSLC, June, 1988) September, 1979 to October, 1985 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awla September, 2017 to Present |
| 3 | Technologist ll, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2009 to November, 2018 |
| 4 | Technolofist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awla May, 2009 to September, 2017 |
| 5 | Youth Corper, One Year Of NYSC With Nigerian Brewery Kaduna Branch January, 2002 to January, 2003 |
| 6 | IT Student, Two Days Of Fire And Safety Induction With Kaduna Refinery January, 1999 to January, 1999 |
| 7 | IT Student, Six Months Of Industrial Training With Kaduna Refinery November, 1998 to March, 1999 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Lois Ugomma Okafor, Amaechi Okafor Anthony, Sylvester Emeka Abonyi. (2026, March), "Influence of Cerium (Ce) Doping on the Structural Properties of Silver Telluride (Ag2Te) Thin Films Deposited by Electrodeposition Method", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 13, (Issue 2) |
| 2 | Ilechukwu Anthonia Ekene : Chikelu Peter Okechukwu: Okafor Anthony Amaechi: Dara Jude Ezechi: Odeh Calistus Princewill. (2025, March), "Effect of Alkaline Treatment on Tensile Properties of HybridComposite of Arachis hypogaea and Pentaclethra macrophyllaAgro-Waste Fibres", Jurnal Pesona Indonesia, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 14-22 |
| 3 | Peter Okechukwu Chikelu: Anthonia Ekene Ilechukwu: Sunday Chimezie Anyaora: Anthony Amaechi Okafor: Chibuzor Ndubuisi Okoye. (2025, May), "Effect of Mercerisation Soaking Time and Concentration on Tensile Properties of Pentaclethra macrophylla Fibre Reinforced Composite for Automotive Application", International Journal on Advanced Technology, Engineering, and Information System |
| 4 | BU Oreko: AA Okafor: CO Mgbemena. (2025, August), "Effects of the Temperature of a Hybrid Biomaterial Nanofluid and the Volume Fraction of Nanoparticles on its Viscosity", Journal of Engineering Physics and Thermophysics, pp 1-7 |
| 5 | Lois Ugomma Okafor: Okafor Anthony Amaechi :Osazuwa Orobosa Kingsley :Calistus Princewill Odeh. (2025, July), "Synthesis and Structural Characterization of Polyaniline–Tin-Oxide Nanocomposite for Device Application", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 344-350 |
| 6 | LU Okafor: AA Okafor. (2025, June), "Synthesis and Optical Characterization of Polyaniline-Tin-Oxide Nanocomposites", Journal of Engineering Physics and Thermophysics |
| 7 | • C.P. Odeh, O.N. Ezenwa, A.E. Chinweze, A.A. Okafor. (2024, February), "Spectrophotometric analysis of surface free energies of polymer surfaces", International Journal of Engineering &Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 87-94 |
| 8 | Ilechukwu Anthonia Ekene, Omenyi Sam, Abonyi Sylvester Emeka, Okafor Anthony Amaechi. (2024, April), "Theoretical and Simulation Finite Element Modal Analysis of Rotating Cantilever Beam", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN APPLIED SCIENCE (IJRIAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 291-306 |
| 9 | Okafor A.A., Nwadike E.C., Ilechukwu A.E., Dara J.E.. (2024, May), "Design and fabrication of a solar powered lawn mower for health facility landscaping", Medicine and community health Archives, Vol. 2, (Issue 5) |
| 10 | Okafor A.A., Dara J.E., Okafor L.U., Nwadike E.C., Ilechukwu A.E.. (2024, April), "Effects of volume fraction of palm kernel shell nanoparticles on the pH and electrical conductivity of Ethylene Glycol (EG)/deionised water", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2) |
| 11 | Okafor A.A., Nwadike E.C., Ekengwu I.E., Abonyi S.E.. (2024, April), "Effects of temperature and volume fractions on the thermophysical properties of periwinkle shell nanofluid", International journal of scientific and engineering research, Vol. 15, (Issue 4) |
| 12 | Okafor A.A, Dara J.E., Okafor L.U., Osazuwa O.K., Agu P.T.. (2024, March), "Experimental investigation into viscosity and thermal conductivity of bio nanofluid produced from periwinkle shell nanoparticles", International journal of scientific and engineering research, Vol. 15, (Issue 3) |
| 13 | Okafor A. A, Dara J. E, Okafor L. U, Ilechukwu A. E, Ezenwa N. O. (2024, April), "Effects of nanoparticles volume fractions on the viscosity of nanofluids prepared from palm kernel shell nanoparticles", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems (UJTPMS)., Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 14 | • Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Igboka Kingsley Ugonna, Okafor Anthony Amaechi, Odeh Calistus Princewill. (2023, February), "Design and development of a laboratory scale hydraulic arm for engineering education,", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems (UJTPMS)., Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 15 | • Nwadike, E.C, Abonyi M.N, Okafor A.A, Okachi I.I. (2023, January), "Sensory Analysis and Phytochemical Characterization of Aerial Yam and Water Yam", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 16 | • A. A. Okafor , S. E. Abonyi , A. E. Ilechukwu , C. V. Obinani. (2023, August), "Design of a Universal Sieving Machine", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd),, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 54-61 |
| 17 | Sylvester Emeka Abonyi, Paul C Okolie, Anthony A Okafor, Chinagorom Makutus Nawdike. (2023, February), "Design And Fabrication Of A Prototype Digital Water Level Controller Using Ultrasonic Sensor Interfaced Microcontroller", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems (UJTPMS)., Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| 18 | • Sylvester Emeka Abonyi, Okafor Anthony Amaechi , Odeh. (2022, November), "Performance Evaluation Engine of Sensors in Automobile System", , International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp pp. 2119-2128. |
| 19 | Anthony Amaechi Okafor, Chinedum Ogonna Mgbemena, Benjamin Ufuoma Oreko. (2022, January), "Preparation, Characterization, Stability and Thermophysical Properties of Bio, Non-Bio (Metallic and Non-Metallic) and Hybrids Nanofluids: A Review", Journal of Nanofluids, Vol. 11, (Issue 6), pp 803-818 |
| 20 | Anthony Amaechi Okafor, Damian Okechukwu Okongwu, Sylvester Emeka Abonyi. (2022, April), "Mechanical and Structural Properties of Eastern Nigeria Tortoise Shell", Internationa Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 21 | Anthony Amaechi Okafor, Kingsley Chibueze Obute, Sylvester Emeka Abonyi. (2022, April), "Design and Implementation of a solar power system", Internationa Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 2456-6470 |
| 22 | Okafor Anthony Amaechi, Mgbemena Chinedum Ogonna. (2022, March), "Preparation of Hybrid Nanofluids, Their Thermophysical Properties, and Stability Parameters", Journal of Engineering Physics and Thermophysics, Vol. 95, (Issue 2), pp 533-538 |
| 23 | Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom Sylvester Emeka Abonyi, Anthony A Okafor. (2020, April), "Design And Fabrication Of Shock Absorber Compressor Spring", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 24 | • Anthonia E. Ilechukwu, Jude E. Dara, Anthony A. Okafor and Sylvester E. Abony. (2019, June), "Modal Analysis Of A Non Rotating CantileverBeam Using Finite Element Method", International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics |
| 25 | Abonyi Sylvester E., Uju Isidore U, Okafor Anthony, A. (2017, January), "Performance of Fuel Electronic Injection Engine Systems", nternational Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1165 |
| 26 | Okafor Anthony A Abonyi Sylvester E, Isidore Uju Uche. (2017, November), "Performance Of Fuel Electronic Injection Engine Systems", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 27 | Okafor A. A., Achebe C. H., Chukwuneke J. L., Okolie P. C.. (2014, November), "Experimental Simulation And Optimization Of Performnce Of Four Stroke Spark Ignition Injector Engine", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research |
| 28 | Okafor A. A., Achebe C. H., Chukwuneke J. L., Ozoegwu C. G.. (2014, September), "Modeling And Optimiztion Of Performance Of Four Stroke Sprk Ignition Injector Engine", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research |
| 29 | • Uche A.K. Chude Okonkwo,Solomon Nunoo,Razali Ngah,Chollete Olisah Chude,TharekAbdRahman,and Anthony A. Okafor. (2014, January), "Characterization And Parameterization Of A Class Of Multivariable Non-Summable Stochastic Processes With Bounded Stochastic Trends", 2013 IEEE International Conference on Signal and Image Processing Applications |
| Patents | |
| 1 | Anthony Amaechi Okafor, Chinedum Ogonna Mgbemena, Benjamin Ofuoma Oreko. "A mini laboratory ball mill and the manufacturing process thereoff", (Issued: 2024, March) |
| 2 | Okafor Anthony Amaechi, Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom, Ekengwu Ignatius Echezona. "A cam operated universal sieving machine and the manufacturing process thereoff", (Issued: 2024, March) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Predictive Modeling and optimization of Mechanical properties of Hybrid Gongronema latifolium stem/ S-Glass fibre - Reinforced Eposy Composite Using MBC and ANFIS Algorithms" (2025). Completed Masters project by Ugwu Chukwuemeka Peter (2023246002PA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Pump priming Award Grant" (August, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Centre for research innovation, Federal university of petroleum resources, Effurun, Delta State, Nig |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Editorship" (November, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "An editor in Unizik Journal of Engineering and applied sciences (UJEAS)" (July, 2024) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Reviewre" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Journal article reviewer in Unizik Journal of Engineering and applied sciences (UJEAS)" (June, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Supervisor, "General Studies Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | SIWES COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awla" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | PROPERTY MANAGER, "DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awla" (April, 2021 to February, 2024) |