Dr. Odinaka Victor Okonkwo
Dr. Odinaka Victor Okonkwo is a READER in CIVIL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Civil Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CIVIL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2017) December, 2012 to September, 2017 Ph.D In Structural Engineering Structural Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2012) December, 2008 to March, 2012 M. Eng Civil Engineering (Structures) |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) October, 2000 to July, 2006 B.Eng Civil Engineering |
| 4 | Federal Government College Nise. (SSCE, June, 2000) October, 1994 to May, 2000 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reader, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2019 to October, 2022 |
| 3 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2016 to October, 2019 |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2013 to October, 2016 |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka March, 2012 to March, 2013 |
| 6 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2009 to March, 2012 |
| 7 | Trainee Engineer, Aikon Consultants, Independence Layout Enugu April, 2008 to May, 2009 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Achuka C. J., Okonkwo V. O., Onuigbo F. O., Mubarak T. S, Usman H. (2025, February), "Comparative Analysis of the Properties of concrete composed of granite stone and some selected local gravels in Anambra State", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 9 - 11, https://naujcve.com/index.php/NAUJCVE/article/view/143 |
| 2 | Victor M. Mbachu, Victor O. Okonkwo. (2024, July), "Determination of the optimum shape of pinned parabolic arch structures under uniformly distributed loads: a blend of cost and functionality", Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 72 - 80, DOI:10.36615/1spds19 |
| 3 | Okonkwo V. O., Uzodinma F. C., Nwokoye O. S. (2024, March), "Design tools for efficient reinforcement specification in reinforced concrete beams and slabs", Journal of Engineering for Development, https://jedev.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JED_V16_01_08_03_24.pdf |
| 4 | Okonkwo V. O., Nwokoye O. S., Egbeama C. C. (2024, September), "Impacts of ground periwinkle shells on the compressive strength of sandcrete blocks", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 987-994, https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/ujeas/article/view/4035/3285 |
| 5 | Onuigbo F. O., Okonkwo V. O., Chidolue C. U., Mubarak T, S., Otehere-Izomah C. U. (2024, November), "Evaluation of the Compressive Strength of Concrete made using recycled Concrete and waste Ceramics as Aggregates", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE),, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 15 - 24, https://naujcve.com/index.php/NAUJCVE/article/view/136 |
| 6 | Okonkwo Victor O., Mbachu Victor M., Bosah Nneka C., Mbachu Williams A., Alukwe Uche J.. (2023, June), "Time Series Analysis of the TSS, TDS, BOD, COD, and Turbidity of Waste Water in a Pre-filtration Chambers of Enhanced Household Septic Tank", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 127 - 136, DOI: 10.36348/sjce.2023.v07i05.001 |
| 7 | Okonkwo V. O., Nwogu C. P., Obiora J. I., Njotae B. A.. (2023, February), "Effects of Coarse aggregate grading on the properties of concrete", Engineering and Technology Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1992-1996, http://everant.org/index.php/etj/article/view/817 |
| 8 | Njotea B. A, Okonkwo V. O., Mezie E. O., Nwankwoeke C. H.. (2023, March), "Investigation of the economic and life cycle cost benefits of concrete pavement over asphalt pavement", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 29 - 39 |
| 9 | Okonkwo V. O., Aginam C. H., Nwaiwu C. M. O.. (2023, April), "Lumped mass and stick approach to dynamic analysis using modified element stiffnesses", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 37 - 52, https://www.naujcve.com/index.php/NAUJCVE/article/view/32 |
| 10 | Okonkwo V. O., Ubani O. U., Anagbaoso A. K.. (2023, March), "Influence of cement content and compaction pressure on the mechanical properties of sandcrete blocks", Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 92-100, https://nipesjournals.org.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/NJSTR_09_02_2023.pdf |
| 11 | Elobuike Chinedu B., Ezeagu Celestine A., Okonkwo Victor O.. (2023, May), "Assessment of failures of concrete culvert using artificial Neural Network", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 13, https://naujcve.com/index.php/NAUJCVE/article/view/38 |
| 12 | Okoye E. C., Adinna B. O., Okonkwo V. O. (2023, March), "Water production potentials of present Enugu water supply facilities", Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 125 - 132, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7738077 |
| 13 | Adinna B. O., Okonkwo V. O., Uzodinma F. C. (2023, April), "Strength Improvement and Mixing Water Reduction of Combined use of Fly Ash and a Generic Naphthalene Based Superplasticizer in Concrete", Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 142 - 146, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8094667 |
| 14 | Okonkwo V. O., Mezie E. O., Adinna B. O., Ezeh A. I. (2023, August), "Investigation of Deflection and Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Solid Slabs as a Function of Thickness Using Staad Pro and Tekla Tedds", Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 71-87, https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8285795 |
| 15 | V. O. Okonkwo, I, K Omaliko, C. U. Chidolue. (2022, March), "Evaluation of the Effects of Nigerian Portland-Limestone cement grades on the Strength of Concrete", European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 6 - 11, https://www.ej-eng.org/index.php/ejeng/article/view/2729 |
| 16 | 3. Okonkwo V. O.,Akubue E. E., Ezema N. M., Omaliko I. K. (2022, March), "Cement Stabilised Crushed Ironstone in pavement construction", American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 8 - 13, https://www.ajer.org/papers/Vol-11-issue-3/B11030813.pdf |
| 17 | Ugboaja C. E., Ezeagu C. A, Okonkwo V. O, Agbo-anike O. J. (2022, September), "Experimental study of the properties of sawdust concrete with partial replacement of cement with sawdust ash", Journal of Inventive Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 11, https://www.jiengtech.com/index.php/INDEX/article/view/37 |
| 18 | Victor Odinaka Okonkwo., Ifeanyi Kenneth Omaliko, Nkechinyere Marylynda Ezema. (2022, June), "Stabilization of Lateritic Soil with Portland Cement and Sand for Road Pavement", Open Access Library Journal, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 1 -15, https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=117810 |
| 19 | Okonkwo V. O., Onodagu P. D. and Udemba J. N. (2021, March), "An Investigation on the Effects of Rigid Joints on the Weight and Load Carrying Capacity of Steel Trusses", IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN), Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 33-39, http://www.iosrjen.org/Papers/vol11_issue3/D1103013339.pdf |
| 20 | P. D. Onodagu, B. O. Adinna, V. O. Okonkwo. (2021, March), "Effect Of In-plane Statically Applied Normal Loads On Nonlinear Fundamental Frequency Of Thin Rectangular SCSC Plate", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 50 - 59, https://saudijournals.com/media/articles/SJCE_52_50-59_GytaWnV.pdf |
| 21 | Okonkwo V. O., Onodagu P. D., Ubani O. U.. (2021, January), "Characterisation Of Sandcrete Blocks Mixed With Burnt Tyre Residue (rubber Ash)", Journal of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 19 - 24, https://www.questjournals.org/jace/papers/vol6-issue1/C06011924.pdf |
| 22 | Victor. O. Okonkwo, Chukwurah. H. Aginam, Charles. M. O. Nwaiwu. (2021, December), "Improved Analysis of a propped cantilever under lateral vibration", The Civil Engineering Journal, (Issue 62), pp 810 - 825, https://ojs.cvut.cz/ojs/index.php/cej/article/view/7039 |
| 23 | V. O. Okonkwo, C. H. Aginam, C. M. O. Nwaiwu. (2020, November), "Dynamic Analysis Of Encastre Beams By The Modification Of The System’s Stiffness Distribution", European Journal of Engineering Research and Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 11), pp 1 - 9, https://www.ej-eng.org/index.php/ejeng/article/view/2220 |
| 24 | Ubani Obinna Uzodimma, Okonkwo Victor Odinaka, Osayanmon Osarenkhoe. (2020, January), "Variability Of Mechanical Properties And Reliability Of Thermo Mechanically Treated Reinforcements In Nigeria", Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 12, https://nipesjournals.org.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/2020_02_001_NJSTR.pdf |
| 25 | M. O. Okoye,C. H. Aginam, V. O Okonkwo, P. D. Onodagu4. (2019, December), "Effects of Number of Terms on Solution of Simply Supported Thin Isotropic Rectangular Plate", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 46 - 55 |
| 26 | Okonkwo V. O., Ubani O.U and Udemba J. N. (2019, January), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LIVE LOAD DISTRIBUTIONON EXTERIOR RIGHT BRIDGE DECK GIRDERS UNDER LOAD MODEL 1 (EN 1991-2) USING DIFFERENT METHODS", International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Management Research Development (IJAEMR), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 85 - 105, https://www.ijaemr.com/link/344 |
| 27 | P. D. Onodagu, V. O. Okonkwo, C. H. Aginam. (2019, December), "Nonlinear Free Vibration Analysis Of Levy Plates Using Weak Form Variational Principle In Polynomial Displacement Function", Mathematical Models in Engineering, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 158 - 174, https://www.extrica.com/article/21212 |
| 28 | M. O. Okoye, C. H. Aginam, P. D. Onodagu, V. O. Okonkwo. (2019, February), "Investigation Of Polynomial Functions By Galerkin Method For Flexure Of Thin Rectangular Isotropic Plate", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 531 - 541, https://www.jetir.org/view.php?paper=JETIR1902A76 |
| 29 | Okonkwo V. O., Onodagu P. D., Ubani O. U.. (2019, April), "An Evaluation Of Geopolymer Cement In Construction Work" American Journal Of Engineering Research", American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 58 - 66, http://www.ajer.org/papers/Vol-8-issue-4/F08045866.pdf |
| 30 | Okeke Ignatius Emeka, Okagu T. T., Okonkwo V.O., Ezeagu A. C.. (2019, July), "Effect of municipal solid waste leachate on the Geotechnical properties of soil", International Journal of Engineering Science Invention (IJESI), Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 40-52, http://www.ijesi.org/papers/Vol(8)i7/Series-1/F0807014052.pdf |
| 31 | Okonkwo V. O and Arinze Emmanuel E. (2018, April), "A Study Of The Effect Of Aggregate Proportioning On Concrete Properties", American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 61-67, https://www.ajer.org/papers/Vol-7-issue-4/I07046167.pdf |
| 32 | Okonkwo V. O, Mbachu V. M.. (2018, January), "A Physiological Assessment And Analysis Of Stairs Climbing: Using The RAS And Efficiency Of Work Done", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 76 - 86 |
| 33 | C. H Aginam, V. O Okonkwo, P. D Onodagu, M. O Okoye. (2018, December), "Flexural Analysis Of Clamped Thin Rectangular Isotropic Plates Using Galerkin Variational Method", Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 697-704, http://scholarsmepub.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SJEAT-312-697-704-cc.pdf |
| 34 | Okonkwo V. O., Aginam C. H. and Nwaiwu C. M. O. (2018, January), "DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF A BAR WITH END RESTRAINT UNDER LONGITUDINAL VIBRATION", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science (JEAS), Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1 - 12 |
| 35 | Onyeyili I. O., Aginam, C. H. and Okonkwo, V. O.. (2016, October), "Analysis Of A Propped Cantilever Under Longitudinal Vibration By A Modification Of The System’s Stiffness Distribution", IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 65-78, https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jmce/papers/vol13-issue5/Version-8/I1305086578.pdf |
| 36 | Okonkwo V. O, Aginam C. H, Chidolue C. A. (2016, August), "Economic Sizing Of The Elements Of Hinged Elastic Portal Frames Under Different Static Loads", IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Vol. 13, (Issue 4), pp 60 - 65, https://www.iosrjournals.org/iosr-jmce/papers/vol13-issue4/Version-3/J1304036065.pdf |
| 37 | Okonkwo V. O, Mbachu V. M.. (2015, January), "A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF APPLICATION OF SIX SIGMA PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUE IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN NIGERIA", European Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 74 - 87 |
| 38 | Okonkwo V. O, Mbachu V. M.. (2015, January), "DEVELOPMENT OF WEIGHT BASED DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR OPTIMUM ECONOMIC ROOF TYPE FOR A GARBLE FRAME", European Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 57 - 62 |
| 39 | Okonkwo V. O, Nwokike V. M.. (2015, October), "Soil-Cement Stabilization For Road Pavement Using Soils Obtained From Agu-Awka In Anambra State", Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 10), pp 2668 - 2670, https://www.jmest.org/wp-content/uploads/JMESTN42350563.pdf |
| 40 | Okonkwo V. O, Nwokike V. M.. (2015, October), "Effect Of Curing Age On The Compressive Strength Of Concrete Made From Local Granite Chippings", Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 10), pp 2671 - 2675, https://www.jmest.org/wp-content/uploads/JMESTN42350600.pdf |
| 41 | Okonkwo V. O and Arinze Emmanuel E. (2015, December), "EFFECTS OF AGGREGATE GRADATION ON THE PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE MADE FROM GRANITE CHIPPINGS", International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 12) |
| 42 | Okonkwo V.O, Udemba J. N , Eze J.E. (2015, November), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT DESIGN MODELS OF OVERHEAD STORAGE STEEL TANK (30,000 LITRES) CAPACITY", International Journal of Advance Engineering and Research Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 35 - 39, https://ijaerd.com/index.php/IJAERD/article/view/1759 |
| 43 | Okonkwo V. O., Aginam C. H. and Ezeagu A. C.. (2014, August), "FORMULATION OF THE INTERNAL STRESS EQUATIONS OF PINNED PORTAL FRAMES PUTTING AXIAL DEFORMATION INTO CONSIDERATION", European Scientific Journal, Vol. 10, (Issue 24), pp 230 - 240, https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/article/view/3970 |
| 44 | Okonkwo V. O, Aginam C. H, Chidolue C. A. (2014, January), "Efficient Sizing Of Rigidly Fixed Portal Frames Under Different Static Loads", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 188 - 198, https://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijcse&volume=5&issue=2&article=010 |
| 45 | Chidolue C. A., Aginam C. H. and Okonkwor V. O. (2013, September), "EFFECT OF WALL THICKNESS ON THE TORSIONAL -DISTORTIONAL RESPONSE OF THIN-WALLED BOX GIRDER STRUCTURES", ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 719 - 726, http://www.arpnjournals.com/jeas/research_papers/rp_2013/jeas_0913_943.pdf |
| 46 | C. A. Chidolue1, A. I. Nwajuaku2, V. O. Okonkwo3. (2013, November), "REHABILITATION OF ONITSHA-ENUGU DUAL CARRIAGEWAY IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA: LESSONS LEARNED", Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 32, (Issue 3), pp 393 – 402, https://www.nijotech.com/index.php/nijotech/article/view/687 |
| 47 | Okonkwo V. O, Onyeyili I. O, Aginam C. H., Chidolue C. A. (2013, November), "Formulation Of The Internal Stress Equations Of Pinned Portal Frames Putting Shear Deformation Into Consideration", International Journal of Soft Computing and Engineering (IJSCE), Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 8 - 15, https://www.ijsce.org/portfolio-item/5012/ |
| 48 | Okonkwo V. O., Onyeyili I. O., Aginam C. H. and Onodagu P. D. (2012, April), "Analysis Of Deformation Behaviour Of Single Storey Frames Subjected To Different Loading Forces", Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 421 - 433, http://www.grpjournal.org/Journal/Category/JOIRES.aspx. |
| 49 | Onyeyili I. O.,Okonkwo V. O. (2012, April), "Formulation Of The Equilibrium Equations Of Transversely Loaded Elements Taking Shear Deformation Into Consideration", International Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 1812 - 1827, http://www.ijest.info/docs/IJEST12-04-04-380.pdf |
| 50 | Okonkwo V. O and Onyeyili I. O. (2012, January), "Formulation Of The Equilibrium Equations Of Transversely Loaded Elements Taking Beam-Column Effect Into Consideration", Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 197-203 |
| 51 | Okonkwo V. O., Aginam C. H. and Onodagu P. D.. (2012, October), "CONTRIBUTION OF SHEAR DEFORMATION IN THE ANALYSIS OF RIGIDLY FIXED PORTAL FRAMES", ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 1246 - 1257, http://www.arpnjournals.com/jeas/research_papers/rp_2012/jeas_1012_786.pdf |
| 52 | Okonkwo V. O, Aginam C. H., and Chidolue C. A.. (2012, November), "Contribution Of Axial Deformation In The Analysis Of Rigidly Fixed Portal Frames", International Journal of Modern Engineering Research (IJMER), Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 4244-4255, http://www.ijmer.com/papers/Vol2_Issue6/BY2642444255.pdf |
| 53 | 36. Aginam, C. H. Okonkwo V. O., Onoduagu, P. D.. (2010, September), "Application of Finite Series in the Analysis of Internal Support Moments of Continuous Uniformly Loaded Beams of Equal Spans", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CRI-JEAS),, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 124 - 139 |
| 54 | Okonkwo, V.O., Aginam, C.H., and Chidolue, C. A.. (2010, September), "ANALYSIS OF INTERNAL SUPPORT MOMENTS OF CONTINUOUS BEAMS OF EQUAL SPANS USING SIMPLIFIED MATHEMATICAL MODEL APPROACH", Journal of Sciences and Multidisciplinary Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 72 - 80, http://www.cenresin.org |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Okonkwo V. O. (2017, September), "ANALYSIS OF THE DEFORMATION OF FRAMES UNDER DYNAMIC LOAD BY THE MODIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM’S STIFFNESS DISTRIBUTION". Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | Okonkwo V. O.. (2012, March), "COMPUTER-AIDED ANALYSIS OF MULTI-STOREY STEEL FRAMES WITH VARIABLE JOINT DISPOSITIONS". Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Anetoh Cyril Maduka, Okonkwo Odinaka Victor, Collins Oputa, Obiudu Matthew,Umeh Azubuike Cyprian, Ifeagwazi Alex, Okwuosa Arinze, Udefi Samuel, Okafor Chukwujekwu, Aduaka Achunike, Jam Basil Terver. (2024) Position paper on Building Collapse and Pathways towards Prevention of future occurrences COREN Anambra State Technical Committee/Expartiate Monitoring Committee on Engineering Regulations Monitoring (ERM) |
| 2 | Engr. Prof. C. A. Chidolue, Engr. Dr. A. E. Anazia, Engr. Dr. V. O. Okonkwo, Engr. Dr. Obiora Ezenwa, Engr. John Okonkwo. (2021) Report of Adhoc committee on CADLAB Building Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 3 | Engr. V. O. Okonkwo, Engr. A. C. Umeh, Engr. U. F. Obiorah. (2016) A Technical report on an inquiry into allegations of examination malpractice in the NSE Awka April 2016 Examinations NSE Awka branch |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Optimisation of water supply quantity in Enugu metropolis" (2023). Completed Masters project by Okoye Emmanuel Chinonso (2012226008P) |
| 2 | "Structural properties of laminated biodegradable single plyboard" (2024). Completed Masters project by Okoli Collins Chukwuebuka (2021226003FA) |
| 3 | "Evaluation of the Mechanical properties of Concrete composed of RCA and WC as granite aggregate replacement" (2025). Completed Masters project by Onuigbo Francis Olisa ( 2022226004FA) |
| 4 | "A comparative analysis of the properties of concrete composed of the granite stones and selected locally sourced gravel in Anambra State" (2025). Completed Masters project by Achuka Chuks Joseph (2022226005FA) |
| 5 | "Development and Application of wireless sensor network for building structure health monitoring" (2023). Completed Masters project by Efiong David Udiminue (2014366002F) |
| 6 | "Model structural properties of timber fibre concrete sawdust generics and plates" (2023). Completed Masters project by Ugboaja Chigozirim Egeruo (2018226003F) |
| 7 | "Assessment of failures in concrete culverts construction and maintenance using artificial neural network" (2023). Completed Masters project by Elobuike Chinedu Bonaventure (2019226005FA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Development of enhanced household septic tank for biogas production and waste management" (March, 2022 to March, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Tetiary Education Trust Fund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Global Journal of Scientific and Research Publications" (September, 2020) |
| 2 | Editor, "African Journal of Science and Engineering" (October, 2020) |
| 3 | Chief Editor, "Journal of Invective Engineering and Technology" (July, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Investigating the durability performance of Metakaolin based Geopolymer Concrete Subjected to Time Change in Elevated Temperature" (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Experimental Investigation of Properties of Crushed Cow Bone Blocks in Comparison with Waste Glass Blocks" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Comparative Compressive Strength of Concrete Produced Using Local Gravel from Umunya and Nkpor Gravel Deposits in Anambra State With Granite Aggregate Concrete" (October, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Geotechnical Properties of Some Earth Materials Used for Road Pavement Construction in Anambra State" (March, 2024) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "Optimization of Cement Kiln Dust incorporation and Development of Predictive Models for Strength and Durability of Self-compacting Concrete" (November, 2024) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "IRE Journals" (May, 2022) |
| 7 | Reviewer, "Comparative Assessment of nutrient values and heavy metals content of Talinum Triangulare collected from farmland and dumpsite in Lagos" (September, 2021) |
| 8 | Reviewer, "The effect of partial replacement of cement with metakaolin on the durability of hollow sandcrete blocks" (April, 2020) |
| 9 | Reviewer, "Experimental study and test on lightweight formed concrete solid block" (December, 2018) |
| 10 | Reviewer, "Predicting the 28days compressive strength of concrete made with Abakaliki Quarry dust as fine aggregate using Ibearugbulem Regressive Model" (November, 2017) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Flexural analysis of thick rectangular plates using energy method" (October, 2022 to June, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "The strength and rheological properties of concrete containing fly-ash sulphonated naphthalene formaldehyde condense superplasticisers as admixtures" (October, 2022 to January, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "External examination in the department of Civil Engineering, Federal Polytechnic Nekede" (October, 2020 to October, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Production of high strength concrete using fly ash and sulphonated Naphthalene Formaldehyde condensate superplasticizer" (October, 2020 to January, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Flexural Analysis of thin rectangular plates using Galerkin Method" (February, 2019 to October, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "Application of Eurocode in the Analysis and Design of a two span single storey timber structure" (February, 2019 to October, 2019). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 7 | Examiner, "Geotechnical behavior of fibre reinforced line stabilized tropical soils" (October, 2019 to September, 2020). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 8 | Examiner, "Linear and nonlinear analysis of tapered reinforced concrete beams" (October, 2015 to March, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 9 | Examiner, "Nigerian Society of Engineers Professional Examination" (July, 2022). Ongoing External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Project Management and Implementation Committee, Business Ventures and Consultancy Services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Panelist, "Morek STEM Network" (October, 2024 to October, 2024) |
| 3 | Head of Department, "Department of Civil Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (September, 2024) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering CCMAS Committee" (February, 2023) |
| 5 | Sectorial committee member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) - Engineering Regulation and Monitoring" (September, 2022) |
| 6 | Environmental and Social Consultant, "Ministry of Economic Planning, Budget and Development Partners" (November, 2022 to December, 2022) |
| 7 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Works Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2021) |
| 8 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Prayer Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2021) |
| 9 | SubDean Faculty of Engineering, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2021 to April, 2023) |
| 10 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on Effective teaching and Quality Assurance" (March, 2021) |
| 11 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Lecture Series Committee" (April, 2021) |
| 12 | Member, "7th Governing Council, Federal College of Education (Technical) Umunze" (May, 2021 to September, 2023) |
| 13 | Chairman, "Nigerian Society of Engineers Awka Branch" (September, 2020 to September, 2022) |
| 14 | Vice Chairman, "Nigerian Society of Engineers Awka Branch" (December, 2018 to September, 2020) |
| 15 | Convener, "ASUU NAU Secretariat Building Committee" (July, 2018) |
| 16 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Welfare Committee" (February, 2017) |
| 17 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Alumni Committee" (April, 2017) |
| 18 | Treasurer, "Nigerian Society of Engineers Awka Branch" (October, 2016 to December, 2018) |
| 19 | Departmental ICT Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2016) |
| 20 | Member, "Prescience Monitors" (April, 2016) |
| 21 | Member, "ASUU NAU Secretariat Building Committee" (July, 2016 to July, 2018) |
| 22 | Special Assistant to the Governor, "Anambra State Government of Nigeria" (December, 2015 to March, 2018) |
| 23 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2014 to December, 2015) |
| 24 | Financial Secretary, "Nigerian Society of Engineers Awka Branch" (October, 2014 to October, 2016) |
| 25 | Departmental Examination Officer, "Department of Civil Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2014 to April, 2021) |
| 26 | Member, "Departmental DTLC committee" (December, 2014 to December, 2015) |
| 27 | Departmental Library coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2014) |
| 28 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Exhibition Committee" (February, 2013 to February, 2014) |
| 29 | Public Relations Officer, "Nigerian Red Cross Society, NYSC Detachment, Funtua, Katsina State" (April, 2007 to February, 2008) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Policy Management Development IPMD" - 2134 (member since 2025), https://www.ipmd.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R22492 (member since 2012), https://portal.coren.gov.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers" - 25344 (member since 2011), https://www.nse.org.ng |
| 4 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management" - 108821 (member since 2008), https://nim.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
|---|---|
| 1 | "Faculty of Engineering International(Hybrid) Conference, Theme: Sustainable Energy and Smart Agriculture for National Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 6th November, 2024 to 9th November, 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) 31st Engineering Assembly", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 7th August, 2023 to 9th August, 2023; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 3 | "Faculty of Engineering International Conference", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 9th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "20th Annual and International Conference of Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria", (Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSJ)), 8th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "2021 National Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting", (The Nigerian Society of Engineers), 6th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; International Conference Centre Abuja. |
| 6 | "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) 29th Engineering Assembly, Conference Theme", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 9th August, 2021 to 11th August, 2021; International Conference Centre Abuja. |
| 7 | "74th RILEM Annual Week and 40th Cement and Concrete Science Conference", (The International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures), 31st August, 2020 to 4th September, 2020; Zoom |
| 8 | "7. Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) 28th Engineering Assembly, Conference", (7. Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 19th August, 2019 to 21st August, 2019; International Conference Centre Abuja. |
| 9 | "Faculty of Engineering International Conference", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 6th August, 2018 to 10th August, 2018; Awka, Anambra state |
| 10 | "National Engineering Conference And Annual General Meeting", (The Nigerian Society of Engineers), 20th November, 2017 to 24th November, 2017; Chida Events Centre Utako Abuja, Nigeria |
| 11 | "Council For The Regulation Of Engineering In Nigeria (COREN) 26th Engineering Assembly Presentations And Communique", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), 7th August, 2017 to 9th August, 2017; International Conference Center (ICC) Abuja |
| 12 | "2014 National Conference On Engineering For Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering, NAU Awka), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 13 | "FOE 2012 Annual Conference On Infrastructural Development And Maintenance In The Nigerian Environment", (Faculty of Engineering, NAU Awka), 27th August, 2012 to 28th August, 2012; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 14 | "20th COREN Zonal Engineering Assembly", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria), 2nd August, 2011 to 3rd August, 2011; Nondon International Hotels, New Haven, Enugu. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "EAC Outcome Based Education (OBE) in Engineering Programme Evaluators (PEVs) Training Workshop", (Engineering Accreditation Committee, EAC of Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 25th September, 2024 to 27th September, 2024; IMT, Campus 3, Enugu. |
| 2 | "COREN Engineering Regulation and Monitoring Maiden Stakeholders Sensitization Workshop", (Anambra State Technical/Expartiate Monitoring Committee of COREN), 10th November, 2022 to 10th November, 2022; Hilton Leisure and Suites,Awka, Anambra state |
| 3 | "Coaching and Career Administration processes", (Centre for Counselling and Career Development of Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 30th August, 2021 to 2nd September, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "19th Annual Workshop and Induction by the Nigerian Society of Engineers Awka Branch", (Nigerian Society of Engineers Awka Branch), 11th October, 2019 to 11th October, 2019; Parktonian Hotels Awka |
| 5 | "Workshop On High Profile Grant Proposals- Writing And Research Management", (Ekwueme Centre for Multi-disciplinary Research (ECMR) in collaboration with the centre for Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; SPGS Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "The Nigerian Society Of Engineers Awka Branch 2010 Annual Lecture/Workshop", (The Nigerian Society of Engineers Awka Branch), 23rd September, 2010 to 24th September, 2010; Emmaus House Awka, Anambra state |
| 7 | "Research Methodology, Funding And Management", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Postgraduate School), 7th June, 2009 to 11th June, 2009; SPGS Auditorium Awka |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "Officers Training School", (Nigerian Society of Engineers in collaboration with Junior Chambers International Anambra Chapter), 9th February, 2018 to 9th February, 2018; Awka, Anambra state |