Dr. Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe

Dr. Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe is a LECTURER I in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe

Staff Profile

Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe (formerly Chinenye Adaobi Onyechi) is a senior lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. Her research interest is in Environment, Energy and Sustainability: Adsorption, Coagulation-flocculation, Electrocoagulation, AOPs, Biomass Conversion, Material Characterisation, Statistical Optimisation, Modelling, Stability Studies, etc. She has published articles in these areas and is willing to exchange knowledge with other researchers.

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Chemical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences. (Post-Doctorate Degree, February, 2025)
March, 2023 to February, 2025
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2019)
January, 2015 to November, 2019
PHD Chemical Engineering
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, May, 2014)
October, 2010 to May, 2014
M.Eng Chemical Engineering
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. (Master Degree, May, 2014)
October, 2010 to May, 2014
Masters Of Engineering (M. Eng.) In Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
5Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2008)
March, 2004 to July, 2008
Bachelor Of Engineering (B. Eng.) In Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering
6Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008)
March, 2004 to June, 2008
B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
7Holy Innocents Juniorate Convent, Nkpor, Anambra State, Nigeria. (SSCE, June, 2002)
September, 1996 to June, 2002
WAEC Science
8Holy Innocents Juniorate Convent, Nkpor, Anambra State, Nigeria. (NECO, June, 2002)
September, 1996 to June, 2002
NECO Science

Relevant/Working Experience

1Scientist, Department of Applied Bioeconomy, Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland as a Scientist under Poland Government NAWA
March, 2023 to Present
2Deputy Editor-in-Chief, National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) Nigeria
March, 2022 to Present
3Member of Technical committee, 2021 International Conference On Environment, Water, Energy And Power (ICEWEP 2021), Dalian, China
September, 2021 to September, 2021
4Postgraduate supervisor, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
June, 2021 to Present
5Chairman, Departmental Journal Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
May, 2021 to Present
6Senior lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
October, 2020 to Present
7Editorial member, Scirea Journal Of Chemical Engineering
February, 2019 to Present
8Departmental SIWES coordinator, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
October, 2018 to Present
9Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
May, 2018 to September, 2020
10Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
May, 2015 to May, 2018
11Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
May, 2014 to May, 2015
12The Organizing Committee, Faculty of Engineering Annual Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2014 to May, 2014
13Departmental Librarian, Department Of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
February, 2014 to December, 2019
14The Organizing Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University – National Water Resources Capacity Building Network NAU/Southeast Centre, Nigeria Workshop on the Proper Management of River Basins, National Water Resources Capacity Building Network NAU/Southeast Centre
July, 2011 to July, 2011
15Member, National Water Resources Capacity Building Network NAU/Southeast Centre
October, 2010 to December, 2014
16Secretary, Departmental board meeting, Department Of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
April, 2010 to October, 2019
17Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka
April, 2010 to May, 2014

Creative Output

Books
1Onyechi P.C., Igwegbe C.A.. (2011, November) Particle Size And Volume Fraction Effect On Periwinkle Shell Composite LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN: 978-620-2-07351-6
Book Chapters
1Eshiemogie S.O., Ighalo J.O., Adekanbi M., Banji T., Igwegbe C.A., Adeniyi A.G., Adeola A.O. (2023, April) Current Effect and Projected Implications of Climate Change on Nigeria’s Sustainable Development Plan Springer
2Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O., Iwuozor K.O., Onukwuli O.D., Adeniyi A.G.. (2023, March) Response Surface Modelling And Optimisation Of Activated Carbons Adsorption Of Pollutants From Textile Wastewater Springer
3Ighalo J.O., Igwegbe C.A., Adeniyi A.G.. (2022, April) Chapter 2 - The utilization of rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) seed shells as adsorbent for water pollution remediation Elsevier
4Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Ighalo J.O., Ezeliora C.D., Onyechi P.C.. (2022, April) Chapter 8 - ANN prognostication and GA optimization of municipal solid waste leachate treatment using aluminum electrodes via electrocoagulation-flocculation method Elsevier
5Ighalo J.O., Adeniyi A.G., Igwegbe C.A.. (2022, April) Chapter 17 - Computer-aided modeling of solid waste conversion: case study of maize (Zea mays) residues air gasification Elsevier
6Ighalo J.O., Adeniyi A.G., Igwegbe C.A.. (2022, April) Chapter 20 - Modeling of grains sun drying: from theoretical methods to intelligent systems Elsevier
7Ighalo J.O., Zhou Y., Zhou Y., Igwegbe C.A., Anastopoulos I., Raji M.A., Iwuozor K.O.. (2022, June) A Review Of Pine-based Adsorbents For The Adsorption Of Dyes Elsevier
8Kanaoujiya R., Porwal D., Igwegbe C.A., Chaudhary M.K., Srivastava S.. (2021, December) Ruthenium Compounds As Anticancer Agents Handbook of Porous Carbon Materials, Springer 2021. A.N. Grace, P. Sonar, P. Bhardwaj, A. Chakravorty, (Eds.) (In production).
9Ighalo J.O., Igwegbe C.A., Adeniyi A.G.. (2021, ) Utilisation Of Rubber (Hevea Brasiliensis) Seed Shells As Adsorbent For Water Pollution Remediation: A Review Advanced Materials for Sustainable Environmental Remediation: Terrestrial and Aquatic Environments. Section: Biomass Derived Materials, Elsevier
10Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Ighalo J.O., Ahmadi S.. (2021, December) Bio Coagulation-flocculation Of Land-based Saline Aquaculture Effluent Using Parkia Biglobosa Seeds: Turbidity, Salinity, And Colour Reduction Taylor and Francis (CRC press)
Journal Articles
1Modi S., Yadav V. K., Amari A., Osman H., Igwegbe C. A., Fulekar M. H.. (2023, May), "Nanobioremediation: a bacterial consortium-zinc oxide nanoparticle-based approach for the removal of methylene blue dye from wastewater", Environmental Science and Pollution Resarch
2Enyoh C.E., Ovuoraye P.E., Isiuku B.O., Igwegbe C.A. (2023, March), "Artificial neural network and response surface design for modeling the competitive biosorption of pentachlorophenol and 2,4,6-trichlorophenol to Canna indica L. in Aquaponia", Analytical Methods in Environmental Chemistry Journal
3Kanaoujiya R., Saroj S. K., Rajput V. D., Srivastava S., Minkina T., Igwegbe C.A., Singh, M., & Kumar, A.. (2023, January), "Emerging application of nanotechnology for mankind", Emergent Materials, pp 1-14
4Igwegbe, C. A., & Umembamalu, C. J.. (2023, February), "Synthetic Anthraquinone Vat Dye Removal on NaClactivated Agro Biomass: Process Characterisation and Modelling", Tropical Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 149-167
5Igwegbe C. A., Obi C. C., Ohale P. E., Ahmadi S., Onukwuli O. D., Nwabanne J. T., Białowiec A.. (2023, May), "Modelling and optimisation of electrocoagulation/flocculation recovery of effluent from land-based aquaculture by artificial intelligence (AI) approaches", Environmental Science and Pollution Resarch, Vol. 30, (Issue 27), pp 70897-7091
6Ngige G.A., Ovuoraye P.E., C.A. Igwegbe, E. Fetahi, J.A. Okeke, A.D. Yakubu, and P.C. Onyechi. (2023, March), "RSM optimization and yield prediction for biodiesel produced from alkali-catalytic transesterification of pawpaw seed extract: Thermodynamics, kinetics, and Multiple Linear Regression analysis", Digital Chemical Engineering
7Ohale P. E., Igwegbe C. A., Iwuozor K. O., Emenike E. C., Obi C. C., Białowiec A.. (2023, April), "A review of the adsorption method for norfloxacin reduction from aqueous media", MethodsX
8Osagie C., Daniel C.E., Igwegbe C.A., Soumya G., Shabnam A.. (2022, December), "Informative Statistical Analysis on COVID Pandemic and Population as a Whole", Annals of Urology Research & Practice, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1001
9Kadier A., Al-Qodah Z., Akkaya G.K., Song D., Peralta-Hernández J.M., Wang J.-Y., Phalakornkule C., Bajpai M., Niza N.M., Gilhotra V., Bote M.E., Ma Q., Obi C.C., and C.A. Igwegbe. (2022, December), "A state-ofthe-art review on electrocoagulation (EC): An efficient, emerging, and green technology for oil elimination from oil and gas industrial wastewater streams", Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
10Igwegbe C.A., Ovuoraye P.E., Bialowiec A., Okpala C.O.R., Onukwuli O.D., Dehghani M.H.. (2022, November), "Purification of aquaculture effluent using Picralima nitida seeds. Scientific Reports", Scientific Reports
11Ahizi, A.E., C.N. Njoku, O.E. Onyelucheya, M.O. Anusi, I.J. Okonkwo, P.U. Okoye, and C.A. Igwegbe. (2022, November), "Optimization of Moringa oleifera cationic protein/zeolite adsorbent blend for synthetic turbid water treatment", Sustainable Water Resources Management
12Igwegbe, C.A., J.O. Ighalo, K.O. Iwuozor, O.D. Onukwuli, P.U. Okoye, and A.E. Al-Rawajfeh. (2022, December), "Prediction and optimisation of coagulation-flocculation process for turbidity removal from aquaculture effluent using Garcinia kola extract: Response surface and artificial neural network methods", Cleaner Chemical Engineering
13Desalination and Water Treatment. (2022, September), "Removal of paracetamol from water and wastewater by Jordanian olivine: influence of ultrasonication", Desalination and Water Treatment
14Okwuzu F.T., Igwegbe C.A., Okafor V.N., Ugwu J.I., Obi C.V.. (2022, October), "Kinetics study of alumina leaching from Ogbunike clay using hydrochloric acid", European Journal of Sustainable Development Research
15Obi C. C., Nwabanne J. T., Igwegbe C. A., Ohale P. E., Okpala C. O. R.. (2022, October), "Multi-characteristic optimization and modeling analysis of electrocoagulation treatment of abattoir wastewater using iron electrode pairs", Journal of Water Process Engineering
16Emembolu L.N., Igwegbe C.A.. (2022, July), "Investigation of temperature correlations on corrosion inhibition of carbon steel in acid media by flower extract", European Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 29-36
17Iwuozor K.E. Emenike F. Gbadamosi, Ighalo J.O., Umenweke G., Iwuchukwu F., Nwakire C., Igwegbe C.A.. (2022, July), "Adsorption of organophosphate pesticides from aqueous solution: a review of recent advances", International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, pp 1-50
18Ighalo J.O., Omoarukhe F.O., Ojukwu V.E., Iwuozor K.O., Igwegbe C.A.. (2022, September), "Cost of adsorbent preparation and usage in wastewater treatment: A review", Cleaner Chemical Engineering
19Aniagor C.O., Igwegbe C.A., Iwuozor K.O., Iwuchukwu F.U., Eshiemogie S., Menkiti M.C., Ighalo J.O.. (2022, August), "CuO nanoparticles as modifiers for membranes: A review of performance for water treatment", Materials Today Communications
20Ighalo J.O., Rangabhashiyam S., Dulta K., Umeh C.T., Iwuozor K.O., Aniagor C.O., Eshiemogie S.O., Iwuchukwu F.U., Igwegbe C.A.. (2022, August), "Recent advances in hydrochar application for the adsorptive removal of wastewater pollutants", Chemical Engineering Research and Design
21Ighalo J. O., Iwuchukwu F. U., Eyankware O. E., Iwuozor K. O., Olotu K., Bright O.C., Igwegbe C.A. (2022, June), "Flash pyrolysis of biomass: a review of recent advances", Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
22Ighalo J.O., Rangabhashiyam S., Adeyanju C.A., Ogunniyi S., Adeniyi A.G., Igwegbe C.A.. (2022, January), "Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs) for Aqueous Phase Adsorption – A Review", Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
23Obiora-Okafo I.A., Onukwuli O.D., Igwegbe C.A., Onu C.E., Omotioma M.. (2022, March), "Enhanced performance of natural polymer coagulants for dye removal from wastewater: coagulation kinetics, and mathematical modelling approach", Environmental Processes
24Ahmadi S., Ghosh S., Malloum A., Bornman C., Osagie C., Mohammadi L., Igwegbe C.A.. (2022, May), "Modeling the liquid-phase adsorption of cephalexin onto coated iron nanoparticles using response surface and molecular modeling", Adsorption Science & Technology
25Ighalo J. O., Ogunniyi S., Adeniyi A. G., Igwegbe C. A., Sanusi S. K., Adeyanju C. A.. (2022, April), "Competitive adsorption of heavy metals in a quaternary solution by sugarcane bagasse–LDPE hybrid biochar: equilibrium isotherm and kinetics modelling", Chemical Product and Process Modeling
26Ofuyatan O. M., Agbawhe O. B., Omole D. O., Igwegbe C. A., Ighalo J. O.. (2022, June), "RSM and ANN modelling of the mechanical properties of self-compacting concrete with silica fume and plastic waste as partial constituent replacement", Cleaner Materials
27Igwegbe C.A., Obiora-Okafo I.A., Iwuozor K.O., Ghosh S., Kurniawan S.B., Rangabhashiyam S., Kanaoujiya R., Ighalo J.O.. (2022, July), "Treatment technologies for bakers’ yeast production wastewater", Environmental Science and Pollution Research
28Adeyanju C.A., Ogunniyi S., Selvasembian R., Oniye M.M., Ajala O.J., Adeniyi A.G., Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O.. (2022, January), "Recent Advances on the Aqueous Phase Adsorption of Carbamazepine", ChemBioEng Reviews
29Ighalo J. O., Kurniawan S. B., Iwuozor K. O., Aniagor C. O., Ajala O. J., Oba S. N., Iwuchukwu F. U., Ahmadi S., Igwegbe C. A.. (2022, January), "A Review of Treatment Technologies for the Mitigation of the Toxic Environmental Effects of Acid Mine Drainage (AMD)", Process Safety and Environmental Protection
30Ghosh S., Malloum A., Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O., Ahmadi S., Dehghani M.H., Othmani A., Gökkuş Ö., Mubarak N.M.. (2022, January), "New generation adsorbents for the removal of fluoride from water and wastewater: A review", Journal of Molecular Liquids
31Iwuozor K.O., Ighalo J.O., Ogunfowora L.A., Adeniyi A.G., Igwegbe C.A.. (2021, ), "An Empirical Literature Analysis Of Adsorbent Performance For Methylene Blue Uptake From Aqueous Media", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, pp 105658
32Aniagor C.O., Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O., Oba S.N.. (2021, ), "Adsorption Of Doxycycline From Aqueous Media: A Review", Journal of Molecular Liquids, pp 116124
33Balarak D., Ganji F., Rajiv P., Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O.. (2021, ), "Ultimate Eradication Of Acid Orange 7 From Contaminated Liquid Via Synthesised Mesoporous Goethite", Journal of the Turkish Chemical Society Section B: Chemical Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 13-26
34Ighalo J.O., Adeniyi A.G., Igwegbe C.A.. (2021, ), "3D Reconstruction And Morphological Analysis Of Electrostimulated Hyperthermiphile Biofilms Of Thermotoga Neapolitana", Biochemical and Bioprocess Engineering
35Oba S.N., Ighalo J.O., Aniagor C.O., Igwegbe C.A.. (2021, ), "Removal Of Ibuprofen From Aqueous Media By Adsorption: A Comprehensive Review", Science of the Total Environment, Vol. 780, pp 146608
36Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Ighalo J.O., Menkiti M.C.. (2021, ), "Bio-coagulation-flocculation (BCF) Of Municipal Solid Waste Leachate Using Picralima Nitida Extract: RSM And ANN Modelling", Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry, Vol. 4, pp 100078
37Adeniyi A.G., Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O.. (2021, ), "ANN Modelling Of The Adsorption Of Herbicides And Pesticides Based On Sorbate-sorbent Interphase", Chemistry Africa
3818. Ahmadi S., Mesbah M., Igwegbe C.A., Ezeliora C.D., Osagie C., Salari M., Dotto G.L., Dehghani M.H.. (2021, ), "Sono Electro-chemical Synthesis Of LaFeO3 Nanoparticles For The Removal Of Fluoride: Optimization And Modeling Using RSM, ANN And GA Tools", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
39Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O., Adeniyi A.G.. (2021, ), "ANN Modelling Of The Steam Reforming Of Naphthalene Based On Non-stoichiometric Thermodynamic Analysis", Chemical Papers
40Osuagwu E.U., Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O.. (2021, ), "Methane Hydrates For Natural Gas Capture And Transport Of Natural Gas In Nigeria", Petroleum and Coal, Vol. 63, (Issue 1), pp 271-277
41Balarak D., Zafariyan M., Igwegbe C.A., Onyechi K.K., Ighalo J.O.. (2021, ), "Adsorption Of Acid Blue 92 Dye From Aqueous Solutions By Single- Walled Carbon Nanotubes: Isothermal, Kinetic, And Thermodynamic Studies", Environmental Processes, pp 1-20
42Ahmadi S., Igwegbe C.A.. (2021, ), "Kinetic Studies On Penicillin G Removal From Aqueous Environments By Cupric Oxide Nanoparticles.", Archives of Hygiene Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 86-96
43Ighalo J.O., Igwegbe C.A., Adeniyi A.G., Abdulkareem S.A.. (2021, ), "Artificial Neural Network Modeling Of The Water Absorption Behavior Of Plantain Peel And Bamboo Fibers Reinforced Polystyrene Composites", Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part B
44Ighalo J.O., Igwegbe C.A., Aniagor C.O., Oba S.N.. (2021, ), "A Review Of Methods For The Removal Of Penicillins From Water", Journal of Water Process Engineering, Vol. 39, pp 101886
45Ighalo J.O., Adelodun A.A., Adeniyi A.G., Igwegbe C.A.. (2021, ), "Modelling The Effect Of Sorbate-sorbent Interphase On The Adsorption Of Pesticides And Herbicides By Historical Data Design", Iranian (Iranica) Journal of Energy & Environment, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 253-259
46Igwegbe C.A., Umembamalu C.J., Osuagwu E.U., Oba S.N., Emembolu L.N.. (2021, ), "Studies On Adsorption Characteristics Of Corn Cobs Activated Carbon For The Removal Of Oil And Grease From Oil Refinery Desalter Effluent In A Downflow Fixed Bed Adsorption Equipment", European Journal of Sustainable Development Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp em0145
47Ighalo J.O., Igwegbe C.A., Adeniyi A.G., Adeyanju C.A., Ogunniyi S.. (2021, ), "Mitigation Of Metronidazole (Flagyl) Pollution In Aqueous Media By Adsorption: A Review", Environmental Technology Reviews, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 137-148
48Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Ighalo J.O., Umembamalu C.J.. (2021, ), "Electrocoagulation- Flocculation Of Aquaculture Effluent Using Hybrid Iron And Aluminium Electrodes: A Comparative Study", Chemical Engineering Journal Advances, Vol. 6, pp 6100107
49Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Ighalo J.O., Umembamalu C.J., Adeniyi A.G.. (2021, ), "Comparative Analysis On The Electrochemical Reduction Of Colour, COD And Turbidity From Municipal Solid Waste Leachate Using Aluminium, Iron And Hybrid Electrodes", Sustainable Water Resources Management, Vol. 7, (Issue 39)
50Ighalo J.O., Iwuozor K.O., Igwegbe C.A., Adeniyi A.G.. (2021, ), "Verification Of Pore Size Effect On Aqueous- Phase Adsorption Kinetics: A Case Study Of Methylene Blue", Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
51Igwegbe C.A., Ighalo J.O., Ghosh S., Ahmadi S., Ugonabo V.I.. (2021, ), "Pistachio (Pistacia Vera) Waste As Adsorbent For Wastewater Treatment: A Review", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, pp 1-9
52Igwegbe C. A., Ighalo J. O., Onyechi K. K., Onukwuli O. D.. (2021, ), "Adsorption Of Congo Red And Malachite Green Using H3PO4 And NaCl-modified Activated Carbon From Rubber (Hevea Brasiliensis) Seed Shells", Sustainable Water Resources Management, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1-16
53Ighalo J.O., Igwegbe C.A., Adeniyi A.G. (2021, September), "Multi-layer perceptron artificial neural network (MLPANN) prediction of biomass higher heating value (HHV) using combined biomass proximate and ultimate analysis data", Modeling Earth Systems and Environment
54Anastopoulos I., Ighalo J.O., Igwegbe C.A., Giannakoudakis D.A., Triantafyllidis K.S., Pashalidis I., Kalderisa D.. (2021, November), "Sunflower-biomass derived adsorbents for toxic/heavy metals removal from wastewater", Journal of Molecular Liquids
55Iwuozor K.O., Ighalo J.O., Emenike E.C., Ogunfowora L.A., Igwegbe C.A.. (2021, January), "Adsorption of methyl orange: A review on adsorbent performance", Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry
56Ogunfowora L.A., Iwuozor K.O., Ighalo J.O., Igwegbe C.A.. (2021, December), "Trends in the treatment of aquaculture effluents using nanotechnology", Cleaner Materials
57Kumar R., Mahajan K., Igwegbe C.A., Aggarwal A.K., Shah M.A., Sangeetika. (2021, November), "Chemical engineering of separation membrane, interfacial strategies, and mathematical modeling: a thorough analysis", Journal of Integrated Science and Technology
58Iwuozor K. O., Ighalo J. O., Emenike E. C., Igwegbe C. A., Adeniyi A. G.. (2021, November), "Do adsorbent pore size and specific surface area affect the kinetics of methyl orange aqueous phase adsorption?", Journal of Chemistry Letters
59Ighalo J.O., Obiora‑Okafo I.A., Dulta K., Omoarukhe F.O., Igwegbe C.A., Ebhodaghe S.O.. (2021, October), "The anodising industry wastewater: considerations of its treatment for environmental protection", Water Conservation Science and Engineering
60Ahmadi S., Ezeliora C., Sharki S., Osagie C., Ghosh S., Igwegbe C.A., Khan N.. (2021, ), "Assessment Of Health Impacts Attributed To PM10 Exposure During 2015–2017 In Zabol City, Iran", International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, pp 1-14
61Igwegbe C. A., Ighalo J. O., Onukwuli O. D., Obiora-Okafo I. A., Anastopoulos I.. (2021, ), "Coagulation-Flocculation Of Aquaculture Wastewater Using Green Coagulant From Garcinia Kola Seeds: Parametric Studies, Kinetic Modelling And Cost Analysis", Sustainability, Vol. 13, (Issue 16), pp 9177
62Igwegbe C. A., Aniagor C. O., Oba S. N., Yap P.-S., Iwuchukwu F. U., Liu T., de Souza E.C., Ighalo, J. O.. (2021, ), "Environmental Protection By The Adsorptive Elimination Of Acetaminophen From Water: A Comprehensive Review", Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
63Ighalo J. O., Iwuozor K. O., Ogunfowora L. A., Abdulsalam A., Iwuchukwu F. U., Itabana B., Bright O. C., Igwegbe C. A. (2021, December), "Regenerative desulphurisation of pyrolysis oil: A paradigm for the circular economy initiative", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
64Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Ighalo J.O., Okoye P.U.. (2020, ), "Adsorption Of Cationic Dyes On Dacryodes Edulis Seeds Activated Carbon Modified Using Phosphoric Acid And Sodium Chloride", Environmental Processes
65Balarak D., Chandrika K., Igwegbe C.A., Ahmadi S., Umembamalu C.J.. (2020, ), "Biosorption Of Phenol Using Modified Barley Husk: Studies On Equilibrium Isotherm, Kinetics, And Thermodynamics Of Interactions", Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Science, Vol. 38, (Issue 3), pp 1181-1197
66Ahmadi S., Rahdar A., Igwegbe C.A., Mortazavi-Derazkola S., Banach A.M., Rahdar S., Singh A.K., Rodriguez-Couto S., Kyzas G.Z.. (2020, ), "Praseodymium-doped Cadmium Tungstate (CdWO4) Nanoparticles For Dye Degradation With Sonocatalytic Process", Polyhedron, Vol. 190, pp 114792
67Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Onyechi K.K., Ahmadi S.. (2020, ), "Equilibrium And Kinetics Analysis On Vat Yellow 4 Uptake From Aqueous Environment By Modified Rubber Seed Shells: Nonlinear Modelling", Journal of Materials and Environmental Science, Vol. 11, (Issue 9), pp 1424-1444
68Ighalo J.O., Ajala O.J., Umenweke G., Ogunniyi S., Adeyanju C.A., Igwegbe C.A., A.G. Adeniyi. (2020, ), "Mitigation Of Clofibric Acid Pollution By Adsorption: A Review Of Recent Developments", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Vol. 8, pp 104264
69Umembamalu C.J., Igwegbe C.A., Osuagwu E.U., Nwabanne J.T.. (2020, ), "Packed Bed Column Adsorption Of Oil And Grease From Refinery Desalter Effluent, Using Rice Husks Derived Carbon As The Adsorbent: Influence Of Process Parameters And Bohart–Adams Kinetics", World News of Natural Sciences, Vol. 31, pp 155-174
70Ahmadi S., Mohammadi L., Rahdar A., Rahdar S., Dehghani R., Igwegbe C.A.. (2020, ), "Acid Dye Removal From Aqueous Solution By Using Neodymium(III) Oxide Nanoadsorbents", Nanomaterials, Vol. 10, pp 556
71Ahmadi S., Igwegbe C.A.. (2020, ), "Removal Of Methylene Blue On Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles: Nonlinear And Linear Adsorption Isotherms And Kinetics Study", Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Science, Vol. 38, (Issue 1), pp 289-303
7226. Mesbah M., Hamedshahraki S., Ahmadi S., Sharifi M., Igwegbe C.A.. (2020, ), "Hydrothermal Synthesis Of LaFeO3 Nanoparticles Adsorbent: Characterization And Application Of Error Functions For Adsorption Of fluoride", MethodsX, Vol. 7, pp 100786
73Igwegbe C.A., Ahmadi S., Rahdar S., Ramazani A., Mollazehi A.R.. (2020, ), "Efficiency Comparison Of Advanced Oxidation Processes For Ciprofloxacin Removal From Aqueous Solutions: Sonochemical, Sono-nano-chemical And Sono- Nano-chemical/persulfate", Environmental Engineering Research, Vol. 25, (Issue 2), pp 178-185
74Igwegbe C.A., Oba S.N., Aniagor C.O., Adeniyi A.G., Ighalo J.O.. (2020, ), "Adsorption Of Ciprofloxacin From Water: A Comprehensive Review", Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry
75Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Onyechi P.C.. (2019, ), "Optimal Route For Turbidity Removal From Aquaculture Wastewater By Electrocoagulation- Flocculation Process", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 99-108
76Balarak D., Igwegbe C.A., Onyechi P.C.. (2019, ), "Photocatalytic Degradation Of Metronidazole Using BIOI–MWCNT Composites: Synthesis, Characterization, And Operational Parameters", Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Science, Vol. 37, (Issue 4), pp 1231-1245
7749. Igwegbe C.A., Rahdar S., Rahdar A., Mahvi A.H., Ahmadi S., Banach A.M.. (2019, ), "Removal Of Fluoride From Aqueous Solution By Nickel Oxide Nanoparticles: Equilibrium And Kinetic Studies", Fluoride, Vol. 52, (Issue 4), pp 569-579
78Igwegbe C.A., Mohmmadi L., Ahmadi S., Rahdar A., Khadkhodaiy D., Dehghani R., Rahdar S.. (2019, ), "Modeling Of Adsorption Of Methylene Blue Dye On Ho-CaWO4 Nanoparticles Using Response Surface Methodology (RSM) And Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Techniques", MethodsX, Vol. 6, pp 1779-1797
79Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D.. (2019, ), "Removal Of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) From Aquaculture Wastewater By Coagulation-flocculation Process Using Sesamum Indicum Extract: Effect Of Operating Parameters And Coagulation-flocculation Kinetics", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 32-45
80Igwegbe C.A., Al-Rawajfeh A.E., Al-Itawi H.I., Sharadqah S., Al- Qazaqi S., Hashish E.A., Al- Qatatsheh M., Sillanpaa M.. (2019, ), "Utilization Of Calcined Gypsum In Water And Wastewater Treatment: Removal Of Phenol", Journal of Ecological Engineering, Vol. 20, (Issue 7), pp 1-10
81Ahmadi S., Igwegbe C.A., Rahdar S.. (2019, ), "The Application Of Thermally-activated Persulfate For Degradation Of Acid Blue 92 In Aqueous Solution", International Journal of Industrial Chemistry, Vol. 10, pp 249-260
82Ahmadi S., Igwegbe C.A., Rahdar S., Asadi Z.. (2019, ), "The Survey Of Application Of The Linear And Non-linear Kinetic Models For The Adsorption Of Nickel (II) By Modified Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes", Applied Water Science, Vol. 9, pp 98
83Onyechi P.C., Igwegbe C.A.. (2019, ), "Exploitation Of Empty Palm Fruit Bunch For The Generation Of Electricity", Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-12
84Rahdar S., Igwegbe C.A., Ghasmi M., Ahmadi S.. (2019, ), "Degradation Of Aniline By The Combined Process Of Ultrasound And Hydrogen Peroxide (US/H2O2)", MethodsX, Vol. 6, pp 492-499
85Onyechi K.K., Igwegbe C.A.. (2019, ), "Determination Of Shelf Life Of Picralima Nitida, Ciprofloxacin And Pefloxacin Using Bio-based Concentration-activity Relationship Technique", Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-17
86Ahmadi S., Rahdar A., Rahdar S., Igwegbe C.A.. (2019, ), "Removal Of Remazol Black B From Solution Aqueous Using P-γ-Fe2O3 Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Physical Characterization, Isotherm, Kinetic, And Thermodynamic Studies", Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol. 152, pp 401-410
87Onyechi K.K, Igwegbe C.A.. (2019, ), "Shelf Life Assessment Of Picralima Nitida And Glibenclamide Using Bio-based Dose-response Relationship Method", Asian Journal of Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1-10
88Ahmadi S., Rahdar S., Igwegbe C.A., Rahdar A., Shafighi N., Sadeghfar F.. (2019, ), "Data On The Removal Of Fluoride From Aqueous Solutions Using Synthesized P/γ-Fe2O3 Nanoparticles: A Novel Adsorbent", MethodsX, Vol. 6, pp 98-106
89Rahdar S., Rahdar A., Igwegbe C.A., Moghadam F., Ahmadi S.. (2019, ), "Synthesis And Physical Characterization Of Nickel Oxide Nanoparticle And Its Application Study In The Removal Of Ciprofloxacin From Contaminated Water By Adsorption: Equilibrium And Kinetic Studies", Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol. 141, pp 386-393
90Nwokedi I.C., Igwegbe C.A.. (2018, ), "Design Of Shell And Tube Heat Exchanger With Double Passes", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1-12
91Igwegbe C.A., Banach A.M., Ahmadi S.. (2018, ), "Adsorption Of Reactive Blue 19 From Aqueous Environment On Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles: Kinetic, Isotherm And Thermodynamic Studies", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 111-121
92Ahmadi S., Igwegbe C.A.. (2018, ), "Adsorptive Removal Of Phenol And Aniline By Modified Bentonite: Adsorption Isotherm And Kinetics Study", Applied Water Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 170
93Onyechi K.K., Igwegbe C.A.. (2018, ), "Shelf Life Determination Of Picralima Nitida, Glibenclamide, Ciprofloxacin And Pefloxacin Using UV Spectrometry Physicochemical Technique", Der Pharma Chemica, Vol. 10, (Issue 6), pp 67-74
94Rahdar S., Igwegbe C.A., Rahdar A., Ahmadi S.. (2018, ), "Efficiency Of Sono-nano-catalytic Process Of Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticle In Removal Of Penicillin G From Aqueous Solution", Desalination and Water Treatment, Vol. 106, pp 330-335
95Ugonabo V.I., Emembolu L.N., Igwegbe C.A.. (2016, ), "Bio-coag-flocculation Of Refined Petroleum Wastewater Using Plant Extract: A Turbidimetric Approach", International Journal of Emerging Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 19-26
96Emembolu L.N., Igwegbe C.A., Ugonabo V. I.. (2016, ), "Effect Of Natural Biomass Treatment On Vegetable Oil Industry Effluent Via Coag-flocculation", Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 172-179
97Igwegbe C.A., Onukwuli O.D., Nwabanne J.T.. (2016, ), "Adsorptive Removal Of Vat Yellow 4 On Activated Mucuna Pruriens (velvet Bean) Seed Shells Carbon", Asian Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-16
98Onyechi P.C., Egbuna N.P., Nwosu M.C., Igwegbe C.A.. (2016, ), "Optimal Analysis Of Packaging Products Of MAHEU Plant In Intafact Beverages Limited Using GPALS And MATLAB Optimization Software", Industrial Engineering Letters, Vol. 6, (Issue 2)
99Igwegbe C.A., Onyechi P.C., Onukwuli O.D., Nwokedi I.C.. (2016, ), "Adsorptive Treatment Of Textile Wastewater Using Activated Carbon Produced From Mucuna Pruriens Seed Shells", World Journal of Engineering and Technology, pp 21-37
100Igwegbe C.A., Onyechi P.C., Onukwuli O.D.. (2015, ), "Kinetic, Isotherm And Thermodynamic Modeling On The Adsorptive Removal Of Malachite Green On Dacryodes Edulis Seeds", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 23-39
101Onyechi P.C., Asiegbu K.O., Igwegbe C.A., Nwosu M.C.. (2015, ), "Effect Of Particle Size On The Mechanical Properties Of Periwinkle Shell Reinforced Polyester Composite (PRPC)", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 1064-1096
102Onyechi P.C., Asiegbu K.O., Igwegbe C.A., Nwosu, M.C.. (2015, ), "Effect Of Volume Fraction On The Mechanical Properties Of Periwinkle Shell Reinforced Polyester Composite (PRPC)", American Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 1-15
103Onyechi P. C., Obuka N.S.P., Agbo C. O., Igwegbe C.A.. (2014, September), "Energy Absorption Capacity Of A GRFP Composite Under Impact Of High Velocity Projectiles", International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 1-12
104Onyechi P.C., Obuka N.S. P., Okpala C. N., Oriah V., Igwegbe C.A.. (2014, February), "Design Enhancement Evaluation Of A Castor Seed Shelling Machine", Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, Vol. 3, (Issue 7), pp 925-938
105Onyechi P.C., Obuka N.S.P., Agbo C.O., Igwegbe C.A.. (2014, February), "Monitoring And Evaluation Of Cathodic Performance For Oil And Gas Pipelines: A Nigerian Situation", International Journal of Advanced Scientific and Technical Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 47-65
106Menkiti M. C., Onyechi C.A., Onukwuli D. O.. (2011, September), "Evaluation Of Perikinetics Compliance For The Coagflocculation Of Brewery Effluent By Brachystegia Eurycoma Seed Extract", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 73-80
107Menkiti M.C., Nwoye C.I., Onyechi C.A., Onukwuli O.D.. (2011, April), "Factorial Optimization And Kinetics Of Coal Washery Effluent Coag-flocculation By Moringa Oleifera Seed Biomass", Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 125-132
Thesis
1Onyechi C.A.. (2014, ), "Textile Wastewater Treatment Using Activated Carbon From Agro Wastes". Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Dissertations
1Igwegbe C.A.. (2019, November), "Evaluation Of Bio- And Electro- Coagulants’ Activities On Fish Pond Wastewater And Municipal Solid Waste Leachate". Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Projects
1Onyechi C.A.. (2014, ), "Production Of Nylon 6-6 From Condensation Polymerization Of Adipic Acid And Hexamethylene Diamine,". Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2Onyechi C.A.. (2008, ), "Production Of Activated Carbon From Mango Seed Shells". Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
3Onyechi C.A.. (2008, ), "Design Of Plant For The Production Of 1000 Metric Tonnes Of Ethanol". Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Conference Papers
1Nwabanne J.T., Igwegbe C.A., Okpo S.O.. (2018, August), "Removal Of Copper, Nickel, And Chromium From Simulated Wastewater Using Electrocoagulation Technique", 08/2018 International Conference Proceedings: Faculty of Engineering, UNIZIK, pp 448-1135
2Ugonabo V.I., Emembolu L.N., Igwegbe C.A., Olaitan S.A.. (2016, ), "Evaluation Of Parametric Response For Xanthosoma Biomass In Vegetable Oil Industry Effluent Via Coag-flocculation", International Conference 09/2016 Proceedings (Faculty of Engineering, UNIZIK), pp 538-547
3Ugonabo V.I., Emembolu L.N., Igwegbe C.A., Olaitan S.A.. (2016, ), "Optimal Evaluation Of Coag-flocculation Factors For Refined Petroleum Wastewater Using Plant Extract", International Conference 09/2016 Proceedings (Faculty of Engineering, UNIZIK), pp 548-557
Other Relevant Publications
1P Ovuoraye, E Fetahi, CA Igwegbe, NA Mohidem. "Transesterification Of Rubber-Seed Oil (RSO) To Biodiesel Using An Empty Palm Kernel Bunch (EFB) Catalyst: Kinetics, Thermodynamic And Biodiesel Yield Prediction", (Preprint, 2021 )
2KO Iwuozor, JO Ighalo, EC Emenike, LA Ogunfowora, CA Igwegbe. "Adsorption Of Methyl Orange: An Empirical Study On Adsorbent Performance", (Preprint, 2021 )

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "Poland Government NAWA Ulam Programme 2022 for International Scientists" (March, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by NAWA
Editorships
1Editor, "An Economical Modification Method for MIL-101 to Capture Radioiodine Gaseous: Adsorption Properties and Enhancement Mechanism" (March, 2023)
2Editor, "Remediation of Methyl Red Dye from Aqueous Solutions by Using Bio sorbents Developed from Floral Waste" (January, 2023)
3Editor, "Adsorption of heavy metals on bentonitic soil for use in landfill liners" (May, 2023)
4Chief Editor, "All publications in The Tropical Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology (TJEST)" (January, 2023)
5Editor, "Methylene blue removal by chitosan cross-linked zeolite from aqueous solution and other ion effects: Isotherm, Kinetic and Desorption studies" (October, 2022)
6Editor, "Adsorption Science and Technology" (October, 2021)
7Editor, "Editorial Board Member of SCIREA Journal of Chemical Engineering" (April, 2019)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Reviewed more than 100 papers from 2018 to 2023" (July, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Regeneration of waste rolling oil via poly diallyl dimethyl ammonium chlorid" (July, 2022)
3Reviewer, "Facile Synthesis of Sustainable Tannin/Sodium Alginate Composite Hydrogel Beads for Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue" (August, 2022)
4Reviewer, "Bioremediation of As (III) from Water through Chemo-tailored and Iron Impregnated Phanerochaete chrysosorium Immobilized Over Luffa Sponge: Mechanism, Modeling and ANN-GA Linked Process" (July, 2022)
5Reviewer, "Batch adsorption and process optimization for sequestration of Cr(VI) from aqueous solution using biofilm forming filamentous fungus Aspergillus niger BSC-1" (December, 2022)
6Reviewer, "Member of Technical committee, 2021 International Conference on Environment, Water, Energy and Power (ICEWEP 2021)" (May, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1NAWA International Scientist (voluntary service), "Poland Government NAWA (Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange)/Wroclaw University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Poland" (March, 2023)
2Chairman, "Departmental Journal Committee" (May, 2021)
3Member, "Chemical Engineering Department SIWES committee" (June, 2021)
4Coach/Career Officer of the Department, "Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka/Centre for Counselling and Career Development/Chemical Engineering" (September, 2021)
5Member, "Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) Education & Research Sectorial Group" (March, 2019)
6SIWES coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (October, 2018)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Professional Member, "International Association of Engineers (IAENG)" - MNo.194553 (member since 2017), https://www.iaeng.org
2Professional Member, "Council for Regulation of Engineering (COREN)" - R.34,715 (member since 2016), https://coren.gov.ng
3Professional Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)" - 37415 (member since 2016), https://www.nse.org.ng
4Professional Member, "Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (MNSChE)" - M1832 (member since 2015), https://www.nsche.org
5Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (MNIM) (Chartered)" (member since 2009), https://nim.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
1"6th International Conference Environmental Engineering and Design", (The Institute of Environmental Engineering of the University of Zielona Gora), 19th October, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Poland
Other Events
1"Analytical And Bioanalytical Methods Conference (ANALYTICON-2020 Virtual)", (United Scientific Group (A Non-Profit Organisation)), 5th November, 2020 to 7th November, 2020; San Francisco, CA (Virtual)
2"Desktop Seminar With Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology (Krista Wigginton)", (RSC Publishing Webinars), 13th October, 2020 to 13th October, 2020; United Kingdom
3". The Nigerian Society Of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) Oyo/Osun/Kwara Chapter Workshop, Repositioning Chemical Engineering Practice For National Industrial Growth", (The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE)), 11th June, 2020 to 11th June, 2020; Virtual
4"Faculty Of Engineering Annual Conference On Raw Materials Processing And Utilization For Sustainable Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; Awka, Nigeria
5"26th Council For Regulation Of Engineering (COREN) Engineering Assembly, Entrepreneurship And Manufacturing In Nigeria: Challenges And Opportunities For A Better Future", (Council for Regulation of Engineering (COREN)), 7th August, 2017 to 9th August, 2017; Abuja, Nigeria
6"Postgraduate Research Workshop For Faculty And Postgraduate Students", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 10th November, 2016 to 14th November, 2016; Awka, Nigeria
7"Postgraduate Research Workshop For Staff And Students Of School Of Postgraduate Studies", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 31st October, 2016 to 3rd November, 2016; Awka, Nigeria
8"Faculty Of Engineering International Conference (FEIC) On Commercializing Engineering For Diversification In A Developing Economy: Bridging Town And Gown", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 6th September, 2016 to 7th September, 2016; Awka, Nigeria
9"A-3 Day Mandatory Continuing Professional Education Course For Prospective Corporate Members", (The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)), 9th September, 2015 to 11th September, 2015; Enugu, Nigeria
10"Faculty Of Engineering Annual Conference On Engineering For Sustainable Development", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; Awka, Nigeria
11"Faculty Of Engineering Annual Conference On Infrastructural Development And Maintenance In The Nigerian Environment", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 27th August, 2012 to 28th August, 2012; Awka, Nigeria
12"Nigeria Workshop On The Proper Management Of River Basins", (National Water Resources Capacity Building Network NAU/Southeast Centre), 29th July, 2011 to 29th July, 2011; Nnamdi Azikiwe University