Dr. Chike Pius Nwachukwu
Dr. Chike Pius Nwachukwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Nwachukwu, Chike Pius
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Address: | Agricultural And Bioresources, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2020) December, 2014 to January, 2020 PhD Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering (Soil And Water Resources Engineering) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2014) December, 2010 to February, 2014 M.Eng Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering (Soil And Water Engineering Option) |
| 3 | Federal University Of Technology Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2006) December, 1999 to July, 2006 B.Eng Agricultural Engineering(Soil And Water Engineering Option) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Class Adviser, 500 Level Students, Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. January, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Examination Officer, Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Departmental SIWES coordinator, Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering Department., Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2018 to Present |
| 4 | Principal Technologist, Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2018 to August, 2019 |
| 5 | Senior Technologist, Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2015 to September, 2018 |
| 6 | Technologist I, Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2012 to September, 2015 |
| 7 | Technologist, Deparrment of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2009 to August, 2019 |
| 8 | Technologist II, Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2009 to September, 2012 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | EC Nwanna, LC Orakwe, EC Chukwuma, CP Nwachukwu, CD Okpala, JI Maduegbuna, HC Oyeoka. (2024, February), "Physical and chemical scrutiny of Obizi river in Awka South LGA of Anambra state, Nigeria for domestic consumption", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 26, (Issue 2), pp 170-180 |
| 2 | LC Orakwe, CP Nwachukwu, DC Anizoba. (2023, January), "The Effects of different Soil Treatments on Crop Yield in Southeastern Nigeria", Agricultural Engineering Scientific Journal, University of Belgrade., Vol. 48, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 3 | Nwachukwu CP, Okoro AC, Ekpo AE, Obidiwe JI, Maduegbuna JI. (2023, September), "Effect of Time of Application and Application Rate of Spent Oil on Maize Growth", ACTA Scientific, Vol. 7, (Issue 9), pp 62-65 |
| 4 | Nwanna EC, Orakwe LC, Nwabanne JT, Nwachukwu CP, Ekpo AE, Oyeoka HC, Maduegbuna JI. (2023, September), "Synthesis and utilization of rice husk cellulose nanocrystals as biocomposite film reinforcement for edible packaging application", UNIZIK Journal of Enginnering and Applied Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 416-426 |
| 5 | LC Orakwe, AC Okoro, CP Nwachukwu, EI Ugwu. (2023, June), "Impacts of Climate Change on the Yield of some selected Root Crops in Enugu State, South Eastern Nigeria.", Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment (AZOJETE), Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 289-296 |
| 6 | CP Nwachukwu, AC Okoro, EC Nwanna, CO Umobi. (2023, June), "Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to Cucumber Yield under different Tillage Methods", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 24, (Issue 4), pp 1-8 |
| 7 | EC Nwanna, LC Orakwe, PC Eze, CP Nwachukwu, AE Ekpo, JI Maduegbuna. (2023, September), "The Development of Cellulose Nanocrystals Reinforced with Carboxylmethyl Cellulose/Gelatin for Biodegradable Packaging", International Journal of Engineering Research and Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 1-9 |
| 8 | Umeghalu ICE, Nwachukwu CP, Ubah JI, Ogbuagu JN, Nwanna CC, Akwuobi SI, Maduegbuna JI, Anizoba DC. (2023, December), "Design and Fabrication of Biomass Turbine Generator", International Journal of Engineerung Research and Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 1-12 |
| 9 | Umeghalu ICE, Nwachukwu CP, Ubah JI, Ogbuagu JN, Nwanna CC, Akwuobi SI, Maduegbuna JI, Anizoba DC. (2023, December), "Challenges of Transportation System on Upland Rice Production: A case study of Ojjor Rice Production Community in Uzo Uwani LGA of Enugu State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 1-12 |
| 10 | Nwachukwu CP, Nwanna EC, Umobi CO, Njoku CM, Bejie FI. (2023, June), "Erodibility Indices under different Land uses in Awka, Nigeria", Engineering and Technology Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 2334-2336 |
| 11 | Nwachukwu UP, Okafor TG, Nwachukwu CP. (2022, November), "Business Ethics and Financial Performance in the Nigerian Banking Industry", IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM), Vol. 24, (Issue 11), pp 52-63 |
| 12 | Orakwe LC, Ogbu KN, Ubah JI, Nwachukwu CP, Akamonye RC, Okoro UP. (2022, November), "Determination of Hydraulic Roughness Coefficients of some Vegetated Species in Awka, Nigeria", ASM Science Journal, Vol. 17 |
| 13 | Okoro AC, Orakwe LC, Nwachukwu CP, Ugwu EI, Nzekwe CA, Nwanna EC, Nzekwe MI. (2022, June), "Erodibility index of soils along Ezeagu-Umulokoa road, Enugu State", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 699-708 |
| 14 | Egbufor UC, Orakwe LC, Chukwuezie OC, Ubah JI, Nwachukwu CP. (2022, June), "Optimization of okra yield under varying agronomic practices", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 688-698 |
| 15 | Umeghalu ICE, Nwachukwu CP, Umobi CO, Uba JI, Anonye OF. (2022, December), "Agricultural Land Clearing is Imperative for a Successful Agricultural Mechanization Program in Nigeria", Agricultural Records, Vol. 10, pp 42-50 |
| 16 | Ekpo AE, Orakwe LC, Nwanna EC, Anizoba DC, Nwachukwu CP. (2021, November), "Determination of Soil Erodibility (K) Factor Derived from Different Geologic Formations of Akwa Ibom State.", Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 40, (Issue 6), pp 1096-1103 |
| 17 | Chukwuma EC, CC Okonkwo, JO Ojediran, DC Anizoba, JI Ubah, CP Nwachukwu. (2021, September), "A GIS based flood vulnerability modelling of Anambra State using an integrated IVFRN - DEMATEL - ANP model", Heliyon |
| 18 | Okoro AC, Agu RS, Nwachukwu CP, Ugwu EI, Nzekwe CA. (2021, December), "Effect of Soil Sampling Depth on heavy Metal Concentration and some Physiochemical Properties of Soil at two Automobile Mechanic Villages in Owerri, Imo State", The Scale, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 127-138 |
| 19 | Chukwuma EC, Ojediran JO, Anizoba DC, Ubah JI, Nwachukwu CP. (2021, May), "Geospatially Based Analysis And Economic Feasibility Evaluation Of Waste To Energy Facilities: A Case Study Of Local Government Areas Of Anambra State Nigeria.", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery |
| 20 | Ekpo AE, Orakwe LC, Nwachukwu CP. (2021, December), "Determination of Rainfall Erosivity in Akwa Ibom State using Modified Forunier Index", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 427-435 |
| 21 | CP Nwachukwu, LC Orakwe, CO Nwajinka, CJ Umembamalu, DC Anizoba. (2020, June), "Effects Of Tillage Methods And Soil Depths On Soil Chemical Properties In South-Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (JAET), Vol. 25, (Issue 1), pp 79-94 |
| 22 | CP Nwachukwu, LC Orakwe, NM Okoye. (2019, December), "Development And Evaluation Of A Drip Irrigation System In South-Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 1-9 |
| 23 | Umeghalu ICE, C Nwachukwu. (2019, May), "Mechanization Of Yam In Oyi Local Government Of Anambra State: Challenges And Prospects", European Journal of Biotechnology and Bioscience, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 63-67 |
| 24 | Nwachukwu CP, LC Orakwe, IE Ahaneku. (2019, December), "Least Limiting Water Range In South-Eastern Nigeria Under Different Tillage Methods", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 109-117 |
| 25 | Nwachukwu CP, LC Orakwe, KN Ogbu. (2018, November), "Review Of Soil And Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Application In Sub-Saharan African Countries", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, pp 1-10 |
| 26 | Orakwe LC, Okezie KO, Nwachukwu PC. (2016, February), "Performance Evaluation Of Semi Portable Sprinkler Irrigaton System", International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 8-10 |
| 27 | Okoye MN, Orakwe LC, Nwachukwu PC. (2016, March), "Groundwater Quality Mapping Using GIS: A Case Study Of Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Engineering and Management Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 579-584 |
| 28 | Ogbu KN, Nwachukwu CP, Orakwe LC, Chukwuma EC. (2015, December), "Development And Testing Of A Double Ring Soil Infiltrometer", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 252-259 |
| 29 | EK Nwakor, KN Ogbu, LC Orakwe, EC Chukwuma, CP Nwachukwu. (2014, November), "Assessment Of Seasonal Groundwater Quality For Domestic Use In Akure Metropolis, Ondo State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Agriculture and Biosciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-6 |
| 30 | Okoro AC, Chukwuma GO, Chukwuma EC,, Nwachukwu PC,, Ezeh KA. (2013, November), "Investigating The Effects Of Selected Heavy Metals On Top Soils At The Vicinities Of Two Automobile Mechanic Villages, Owerri Municipal, Nigeria", International Journal of Engineering and Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 11), pp 19-26 |
| 31 | CO Nwachukwu, UP Nwachukwu, CP Nwachukwu. (2012, April), "Refocusing The Relevance Of Science, Technology And Mathematics (STM) Education To Development Of Entrepreneurial Skills: The Nigerian Situation.", The Intuition, Vol. 1, pp 208-213 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Nwachukwu Chike Pius.. (2014, February), "Simulation of Upper Ebonyi River Watershed using Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Model.". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Nwachukwu Chike Pius. (2020, January), "Modeling the effects of soil treatment on crop yield.". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umeghalu ICE, Nwachukwu CP, Amaefule DO, Umobi CO. (2022, February), "Mitigating the Effect of Climate Change Imperative for Food SecurityinNigeria: A Case Study of Ojoto in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State", Faculty of Engineering International Conference, 2022, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 2 | Okoro AC, Agu RS, Nwachukwu CP, Ugwu EI, Nzekwe CA. (2021, March), "Effect of soil Sampling Depth on Heavy Metal Concentration and some Physicochemical Properties of Soil at two Automobile Mechanic Villages in Owerri, Imo State", 5th National Conference of Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (Zone D), Vol. 1, pp 400-408 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Modeling the effects of soil treatment on crop yield for dry season farming" (December, 2021). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETfund Institutional based research (IBR) grant |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Engineering and Applied Sciences" (March, 2022) |
| 2 | Editor, "Engineering and Applied Sciences" (February, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "NIJOTECH. The investigation of leachate impact on groundwater quality in a crystalline bedrock using geo-resistivity and natural electric field method at Ojoou Olayanju's dumpsite, Osun State" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UJEAS).Assessing the impact of tractors and equipment hiring services on farm power and machinery use in Awka, Anambra State." (September, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (UJEAS) Prediction model for field capacity based on physicochemical parameters- A case study for Imo State" (March, 2023) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) Physico-chemical analysis of Obizi river in Awka South LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria for domestic purposes" (September, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, Anambra State Chapter., "Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE)" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Secretary, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on the Faculty's Facility Maintenance" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Project Supervisor, "ABE Departmental FeedMill Committee" (July, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "2022 Faculty of Engineering International Conference Welfare Committee" (February, 2022 to February, 2022) |
| 5 | Coordinator, "Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering Soil and Water/Environmental Aquacultural and Laboratory Committee, UNIZIK" (February, 2022) |
| 6 | Class Adviser, 500 level students, "Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2021) |
| 7 | Member, "Restoration Committee, St. Charles Special Science School Onitsha" (April, 2021) |
| 8 | SIWES Supervisor for Umunze and environ, "Students industrial work experience scheme (SIWES) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2021 to June, 2021) |
| 9 | Member, "Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE).Students Affairs and Young Engineers Committee" (July, 2021) |
| 10 | Member, "Quality Assurance Departmental Sub-Committee, UNIZIK" (June, 2021 to June, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Agric and Bioresources Engineering Exam Committee, UNIZIK" (February, 2020) |
| 12 | Delegate, "Umuoji improvement union of Nigeria, 2019 Annual Assembly/General Election" (December, 2019 to December, 2019) |
| 13 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Welfare Committee" (May, 2019 to May, 2020) |
| 14 | Examination Officer, "Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, UNIZIK" (October, 2019) |
| 15 | Member, LOC, "Central Local Organizing Committee, Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, SouthEast region, 3rd SouthEast regional conference, Nsukka 2018" (August, 2018 to August, 2018) |
| 16 | Worthy Brother, "The Order of the Knights of St Mulumba (KSM) Nigeria" (July, 2018) |
| 17 | Departmental SIWES Coordunator, "Department of Agric and Bioresources Engineering, UNIZIK" (November, 2018 to March, 2022) |
| 18 | Special Marshal, "Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), RS 5.3, Anambra State Sector Command Awka." (November, 2017) |
| 19 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Students holiday work experience program (SHWEP) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (August, 2017 to August, 2017) |
| 20 | Member, "2016 Faculty of Engineering International Conference Welfare Committee" (August, 2016 to August, 2016) |
| 21 | Secretary, "Agric and Bioresources Engineering Exhibition Committee, UNIZIK" (October, 2015 to June, 2019) |
| 22 | Member, "2014 Faculty of Engineering National Conference Welfare Committee" (May, 2014 to May, 2014) |
| 23 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Ad Hoc Committee on Improving Teaching Facilities, UNIZIK" (June, 2014 to June, 2014) |
| 24 | Secretary, "Agricand BioresourcesEngineeeing Soil and Water/ Environmental and Structures Engineering Lab Committee" (December, 2014 to December, 2019) |
| 25 | Member, "ABE Farm workshop committee" (December, 2014 to April, 2019) |
| 26 | Consultancy services, "Market survey and feasibility studies in South-East Nigeria on banking industry satisfaction levels for KPMG" (January, 2009 to February, 2009) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers (NIWE)" - NIWE/0453 (member since 2024), https://niwe.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "International Association of Engineers (IAENG)" - 307474 (member since 2022), http://www.iaeng.org/membership.html |
| 3 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R36217 (member since 2016), http://www.coren.gov.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)" - 37401 (member since 2015), http://www.nse.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE)" - M1434 (member since 2010), http://niae.net/about |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2022 International Conference on Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 9th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | "Strategic alliance amongst engineering professionals for enhanced opportunities. Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) 28th Engineering Assembly", (COREN), 19th August, 2019 to 21st August, 2019; International Conference Centre, Abuja |
| 3 | "The Nigerian built industry: Building a sustainable structure with allied professionals. Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) 27th Engineering Assembly", (COREN), 6th August, 2018 to 8th August, 2018; International Conference Centre, Abuja |
| 4 | "2014 National Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Development.. Faculty of Engineering, UNIZIK", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "2012 National Conference on Infrastructural Development and Maintenance in the Nigerian Environment. Faculty of Engineering, UNIZIK", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 27th August, 2012 to 28th August, 2012; Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "3.0 unit mandatory continuous development training on mitigating non-revenue water problem in Nigeria's water supply systems", (Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers (NIWE)), 8th February, 2024 to 8th February, 2024; Zoom |
| 2 | "2017 Special Marshal sectoral workshop. Federal road safety corps, Anambra state sector command, Awka.", (Federal road safety corps, special marshals unit), 11th November, 2017 to 11th November, 2017; Special marshals Secretariat, Federal road safety corps sector command, Awka |
| 3 | "A-3 day mandatory continuing professional education course for prospective corporate members", (The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)), 9th September, 2015 to 9th November, 2015; Enugu |