Prof. Akaolisa Celestine Ezeagu
Prof. Akaolisa Celestine Ezeagu is a PROFESSOR in CIVIL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Professor of Structural Engineering Materials, Department of Civil Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe
University Awka. e-mail:[email protected] or [email protected]
B.Eng. Civil Engineering UNIBEN ;
M.Eng Civil Engineering UNIBEN;
PhD Structural Engineering UNIBEN (2008).
Engr. Prof. Akaolisa Celestine Ezeagu is a practising Engineer.
He is a member of the following professional bodies;
Member Nigerian Society of Engineer,
Fellow Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineer,
Member Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers,
Registered Engineer Council For Regulation of Engineering profession in Nigeria,
Member of Fire Study Research group of British Institution of Structural Engineer UK
Member of International Research and Development Institute Nigeria.
Currently the Chairman Association of Professional Bodies of Anambra State and
The Coordinating Chairman Nigerian Insitution of Structural Engineers Anambra State Chapter.
Working Experience:
Upon graduation, Engr.Prof. Akaolisa Celestine Ezeagu established a consultancy/ construction company that
has transformed to Alisa Engineering Serve Ltd. Through this means he has
solved numerous Civil/Structural Engineering problems and has been a consultant
to many local, multinational, Oil and Communication companies.
As academician, Engr.Prof. Akaolisa Celestine Ezeagu, have taught at the following university,
Igbinedion University Okada,
University of Benin and
presently at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Engr. Prof Ezeagu has co authored two books, published over 60 articles in learned journals and over 20 articles in conference proceedings and 15 technical articles. He has attended many local and international conferences in Engineering, Management and Humanities. He has spent over 20 years researching on collapse building, material failures and material properties.
Personal Information
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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 | UNIVERSITY OF BENIN. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2010) January, 2004 to January, 2008 PhD STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING |
| 2 | UNIVERSITY OF BENIN. (Master Degree, January, 2006) September, 2002 to September, 2004 M.ENG CIVIL STRUCTURES ENGINEERING |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF BENIN. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2002) January, 1995 to October, 2000 B.ENG CIVIL ENGINEERING |
| 4 | ST. CHARLES SPECIAL SCIENCE SCHOOL ONITSHA. (SSCE, January, 1994) January, 1991 to January, 1994 SSCE SENOIR SECONDARY SCHOOL |
| 5 | COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL ISUOFIA. (SSCE, January, 1991) August, 1989 to January, 1991 JSSCE JOUINOR SECONDARY SCHOOL |
| 6 | PRIMARY SCHOOL UMUONA. (FSLC, January, 1989) January, 1982 to January, 1988 FSLC FIRST SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | LECTURER II, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN January, 2016 to February, 2010 |
| 2 | LECTURER I TO READER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA September, 2010 to September, 2021 |
| 3 | LECTURER II, IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY OKADA September, 2005 to January, 2006 |
| 4 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY OKADA January, 2003 to January, 2005 |
| 5 | YOUTH CORPER, UNIVERSITY OF BENIN January, 2002 to January, 2003 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ugboaja C.E, C.A. Ezeagu C.A, Okonkwo V.O,. Agbo-Anike O.J.. (2022, September), "Experimental Study On The Properties Of Sawdust Concrete With Partial Replacement Of Cement With Sawdust Ash", JIET, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-11, NONE |
| 2 | Ezeagu C. A.Uzodinma F.C. and Chukwuneke P.T. (2022, August), "Effect of Grain Orientation on the Structural Characteristics of Sawdust Laminates", NJE, Vol. 29, (Issue 2), pp 60-65, NONE |
| 3 | Ezeagu CA and Ezema NM. (2022, April), "Deterioation and Failure Rates of Maintained Roads In Nigeria.", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 64-71, NONE |
| 4 | C.A. Ezeagu, C.I. Ibeabuchi, E.O. Mezie. (2021, February), "EMPIRICAL POST-MORTEM ANALYSIS AND HEALING APPROACH OF FLEXIBLE AND RIGID PAVEMENT FAILURES IN ANAMBRA STATE", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 11 |
| 5 | W.O. Obi, C.H. Aginam, C.A. Ezeagu. (2021, June), "SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS ON SELECTED COLLAPSED BUILDING STRUCTURES IN ANAMBRA STATE", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 17 |
| 6 | Ezeagu, C.A., Mezie, E.O., *Agbo-Anike, O.J. and Chuku, D.E.. (2021, December), "Assessment of the Suitability of Timber Products as Concrete Reinforcement Bars in Green Buildings", Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), NONE |
| 7 | Obi W.O Aginam C.H and Ezeagu C. A. (2021, June), "Sensitivity Analysis On Selected Collapsed Building Structures In Anambra State", JIET, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 1-17, NONE |
| 8 | Akaolisa Celestine Ezeagu, Ezeagu Ebuka Edwin. (2021, October), "Influence of Super plasticizer on the Compressive Strength and Setting Time of Concrete", American Journal of Engineering and Technology Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 82-88 |
| 9 | KK Okafor, CA Ezeagu. (2020, February), "The Analysis of Bending Stiffness and Strength of Glue Laminated Nigerian Timber", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 10 |
| 10 | Ezeagu C. A. Ibeabuchi C.I. Mezie E.O. (2020, January), "Ezeagu C. AEmpirical Post-Mortemlysis And Healing Approach Of Flexible And Rigid Pavement Failures In Anambra State", JIET, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 42-53, NONE |
| 11 | Ezeagu C.A and Agbo A.. (2020, August), "EzeagExperimental Investigation Using Design Expert Software For Lightweight Concrete Production with Sawdust as Partial Replacement for fine Aggregates", NJE, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 9-16, none |
| 12 | Mmeka P. T, Ezeagu C. A, Ososona C. O. (2020, May), "Mmeka P.T, Ezeagu C.A and Ososona C.O(2020) " Effect of Different Sizes of Coarse Aggregates on splitting Tensile Strength of Concrete," International Journal of Innovative Engineering, Technology and Science(IJIETS) Vol.3. No.1, May pp 95-102.", Mmeka P.T, Ezeagu C.A and Ososona C.O(2020) " Effect of Different Sizes of Coarse Aggregates on splitting Tensile Strength of Concrete," International Journal of Innovative Engineering, Technology and Science(IJIETS) Vol.3. No.1, May pp 95-102., Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 95-102, NONE |
| 13 | Ezeagu C.A, Ikemefuna C. (2019, January), "Concrete Strength Variations of Washed and Processed Coarse Aggregate Sizes in Alkalinity", East African Scholars Journal of Engineering and Computer Sciences Abbreviated Key Title: East African Scholars J Eng Comput Sci ISSN 2617-4480 (Print) | ISSN 2663-0346 (Online) | Published By East African Scholars Publisher, Kenya, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 12, EAST AFRICA |
| 14 | Okoro, R.I, and Ezeagu, C.A,. (2018, May), "Concrete Strength Variations of Unwashed and Processed Coarse Aggregate Sizes", American Journal of Scientific Research and Essays, Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp 15, america |
| 15 | OJEANI U.H , EZEAGU C.A, EKENTA E.O. (2018, December), "Design of Wastewater Treatment System for Ugwuoba Bbattoir and Settlement at OJI River Local Government Area in Enugu State, Nigeria", IRE Journals | Volume 2 Issue 6, Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 8 |
| 16 | CP Amulu, CA Ezeagu. (2017, June), "Experimental and analytical comparison of torsion, bending moment and shear forces in reinforced concrete beams using BS 8110, euro code 2 and ACI 318 …", AFRICAN JOURNAL ONLINE, Vol. 36, (Issue 3), pp 14 |
| 17 | Nwokoye S.O And Ezeagu C.A. (2016, April), "Optimization of the Strength of Concrete Made From Nigerian Processed Aggregate", International Refereed Journal of Engineering and Science (IRJES), Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 14 |
| 18 | CA Ezeagu, AF Eromosele, H Okoro. (2015, September), "FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF SOLID AND GLUE- LAMINATED TIMBER BEAMS", American Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 15 |
| 19 | CA Ezeagu, JN Udebunu. (2015, May), "Destructive and Non-Destructive Assessment of Collapsed Structures in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria", American Academic Scientific Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 14 |
| 20 | Ezeagu C.A and **Okolie C.M. (2015, August), "Acoustic Analysis of Commercially Available Timber Species in Nigeria", Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 12, uk |
| 21 | Ezeagu C.A. and Eji S.T.. (2015, November), "Comparative Design of Some Nigerian Timber Roof Trusses Using BS5268.", IOSR Journal of Engineering, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 14, uk |
| 22 | Ezeagu C.A. and Onunkwo R.C.. (2015, December), "COMPLEX TRUSS ANALOGY USING PLASTIC AND ELASTIC ANALYSIS", International Journal of Latest Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 7), pp 15, india |
| 23 | Chidolue, C. A, Amadou, A And Ezeagu, C. A. (2015, February), "Torsional-Distortional Performance of Multi-Cell Trapezoidal Box Girder with All Inclined Web Members", Int. Journal of Engineering Research and Applications, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 12, nigeria |
| 24 | *Ezeagu C.A.;. *Ezeanwamma A.A,; *Aginam C.H.; **Sambo A.H. (2013, September), "Monitoring and reliability study on structural elements at Onne Port Extension using non destructive method", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 54-59 |
| 25 | Aginam C. H., Chidolue C. A. and Ezeagu C. A. (2012, September), "APPLICATION OF DIRECT VARIATIONAL METHOD IN THE ANALYSIS OF ISOTROPIC THIN RECTANGULAR PLATES", ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7, (Issue 9), ASIAN |
| 26 | CA Ezeagu, NI Offor. (2011, June), "Effect of shape configuration on the deflection of timber trusses", Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering …, 2011 - journals.co.za, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 15 |
| 27 | C.A. Ezeagu S.N. Umenwaliri C.H. Aginam. (2011, August), "Analytical and experimental comparison of deflection in timber double chord truss system", HomeJournal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied SciencesVol. 2, No. 4, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 12, EUROPE |
| 28 | EZEAGU C.A. (2008, July), "ADOPTING MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AS A SUSITAINABLE CONVENTIONAL CONSTRUCTION METHOD", The Journal of Nigerian Institution of Production Engineers, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 7, BENIN |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ezeagu, C. A and Eluemunoh O.O. (2019, May), "Morphological Variation of Strength In Solid Timber Beam Using Volume Integration Method", seek digital library, pp 109-124 |
| 2 | Ezeagu C.A. and Onwunduba S.J. (2019, May), "Charpy Energy Impact Test on Variable Nigerian Timber species short beams.", Institute of Research Engineers and Doctors.UK, UK |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "COMBINED TORSION BENDING AND SHEAR ANALYSIS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE BEAMS" (2017). Completed Masters project by AMULU CHIJIOKE PAUL 2011206007F |
| 2 | "EVALUATION OF IMPACT OF ABATTOIR EFFULUENT DISCHARGE ON MAMU RIVER AND ITS TRIBUTARIES" (2019). Completed Masters project by OJEANI UCHE HELEN 2010226007F |
| 3 | "EVALUATION OF DUCTH BUCKET HYDROPONICS CUCUMBER CROP PERFORMANCE USING FED DRIP" (2020). Completed Masters project by IKE CHIEDOZIE ROBINSON |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE" (April, 2016) |
| 2 | Editor, "IARJSET" (November, 2015) |
| 3 | Editor, "INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCE" (September, 2015) |
| 4 | Editor, "A JOURNAL OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING" (December, 2010) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER 2019/2020,2018/2019,2017/2018" (May, 2018 to June, 2020). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "M.SC Examiner 2014/2015" (November, 2015 to November, 2015). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Chief Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER" (May, 2015 to May, 2018). Completed External Exam |
| 4 | Chief Examiner, "EXTERNAL EXAMINER" (May, 2015 to May, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | RESOURCE PERSON, "COREN ACCREDITATION PANEL TO KWARA STATE UNIVERSITY , MALETE, KWARA STATE" (December, 2022) |
| 2 | RESOURCE PERSON, "COREN ACCREDITATION VISITATION TO ALEX EKWUEME FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, NDUFU-ALIKE EBONYI STATE" (December, 2019) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | SUBDEAN, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (December, 2014 to December, 2016) |
| 2 | PG SUPERVISION, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (December, 2011 to December, 2021) |
| 3 | PG COORDINATOR, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (May, 2011 to December, 2019) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Eighth International Conference on Advances in Civil, Structural and Mechanical Engineering CSM Birminghan City University,Uk 2019.", (IRED), 15th April, 2019 to 25th April, 2019; BIRIMINGHAM UK |
| 2 | "(iv) Nigerian Young Academy Ist General Assembly/ Conference Federal University of Technology Owerri, May, 2011. Paper read: “ Acoustic Analysis of Commercially available timber species in Nigeria”", (NYA), 20th April, 2012 to 25th April, 2012; OWERRI |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "INVITATION TO COREN OUT COME BASED EDUCATION OBE EVALUTORS TRAINING WORKSHOPS", (COREN), 22nd November, 2021 to 26th November, 2021; BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY, BENIN |