Mr. Chibuzo Valeria Ahaneku
Mr. Chibuzo Valeria Ahaneku is a LECTURER I in GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Just call me Chibuzo
Personal Information
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Address: | Geological Sciences, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, July, 2015) February, 2012 to July, 2015 MSc. Petroleum Geology |
| 2 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University. (Bachelor Degree, December, 2011) November, 2005 to October, 2009 B.Sc. Geology |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2021 to Present |
| 2 | Graduate Trainee (PhD), GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum fur Ozeanforschung Kiel, Germany January, 2020 to March, 2020 |
| 3 | Graduate Trainee (PhD), GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum fur Ozeanforschung Kiel, Germany July, 2019 to September, 2019 |
| 4 | PhD Scholar, Short Term Scientific Mission (STSM), Centre of Excellence for Arctic Gas Hydrates, Environment and Climate (CAGE) University of Tromso, Norway January, 2019 to February, 2019 |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria January, 2018 to September, 2021 |
| 6 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria January, 2017 to January, 2018 |
| 7 | Technologist I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2014 to January, 2017 |
| 8 | Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria October, 2011 to September, 2014 |
| 9 | NYSC, Army Day Secondary School Bori Camp Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria March, 2010 to February, 2011 |
| 10 | Trainee Geologist, Halliburton Energy Services Nig. LTD, Lagos State, Nigeria June, 2008 to November, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Vittorio Maselli, David Iacopini, Chibuzo Valeria Ahaneku, Aaron Micallef, Andrew Green. (2022, January) First Evidence of Bottom Simulation Reflectors in the Western Indian Ocean Offshore Tanzania Springer |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Haroon, A., Micallef, A., Jegen, M., Schwalenberg, K., Karstens, J., Berndt, C., Garcia, X., Kuhn, M., Rizzo, E., Fusi, N. C., Ahaneku, C. V., Petroni. (2021, July), "Electrical resistivity anomalies offshore a carbonate coastline: Evidence for freshened groundwater?", Geophysical Research Letters, Vol. 48, (Issue 14) |
| 2 | Okoyeh, E.I., Ahaneku, V.C, Utom, A., Udegbunam, I.E. and Egwuonwu, G. E.. (2021, March), "Spatial Distribution of Heavy Metal Contamination in Groundwater of Onitsha Urban, Southeast Nigeria.", International Journal of Advanced Academic Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 5) |
| 3 | Anomneze, D. O., Okoro, A. U., Ajaegwu, N. E., Akpunonu, E. O., Obiadi, I. I., Ahaneku, C. V., & Okeke, G. C.. (2020, February), "Description and interpretation of fault-related sedimentation and controls on shelf-edge deltas: implication on sand transportation to the basin floor in parts of Eastern Niger Delta", Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, Vol. 10 |
| 4 | Chima, K. I., Ozumba, B. M., Adejinmi, K. T., Hoggmascall, N. M., Orajaka, I. P., Okoro, A. U., and Ahaneku, C. V.,. (2017, November), "Sequence Stratigraphy and Structure of the Southern Coastal Swamp of the Niger Delta, Nigeria: A new insight into the hydrocarbon systems and prospectivity at deeper stratigraphic interval", Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics., Vol. 5, (Issue 6) |
| 5 | Victor OM, Ude AE, and Valeria AC.. (2017, June), "Analysis of Hydrostatic Pressure Zones in Fabi Field, Onshore Niger Delta, Nigeria.", Journal of Geology and Geophysics, Vol. 6, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Nwaezeapu, V.C., Okoro, A.U., Akpunonu, E.O., Ajaegwu, N.E., Ezenwaka, K.C., and Ahaneku, C.V.,. (2017, November), "Sequence stratigraphic approach to hydrocarbon Exploration: a case study of Chiadu Field at eastern onshore Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria.", Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, Vol. 8 |
| 7 | Nwaezeapu, C.V., Okoro, A.U., Unuevho, I.C., Chukwusa, U., Odika, F.N., Ahaneku, V.C., and Okoye, C.C.,. (2017, September), "Seismic volume attribute analysis for structural and leads identification: a case study of Chiadu Field, onshore Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 9) |
| 8 | Ahaneku, C.V., Okoro, A. U., Odoh, B. I., Anomneze, D. O., Chima, K. I., Ejeke, C. F., and Okoli, I. N.,. (2016, February), "Sequence stratigraphy, structural framework and hydrocarbon migration of Ariki Field, Nigeria", Petroleum Exploration and Development, Vol. 43, (Issue 1) |
| 9 | D. O. Anomneze, A. U. Okoro, N. E. Ajaegwu, E. O. Akpunonu, C. V. Ahaneku, T. A. D. Ede, G. C. Okeugo, and C. F. Ejeke. (2015, March), "Application of Seismic Stratigraphy and Structural analysis in the determination of petroleum plays within the Eastern Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria", Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology, Vol. 5 |
| 10 | Anomneze, D.O.; Onwuemesi, A.G.; Odoh, B.I.; Ahaneku, C.V.; Okonkwo, C.C.; Oluwajana, O.A.,. (2014, January), "Reducing ambiguity with Geoelectric investigations: implications for Near-Surface cavities", Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, Vol. 3, (Issue 5) |
| 11 | Ezenwaka, K.C, Ugboaja, A., Ahaneku, C.V, Ede, T.A.. (2014, August), "Geotechnical investigation for design and construction of civil infrastructures in parts of Port Harcourt city of Rivers State, Southern Nigeria", International Journal of Engineering and Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 8) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Haroon, A., Micallef, A., Faghih, Z., Jegen, M., Schwalenberg, K., Karstens, J., Berndt, C., Garcia, X., Kuehn, M., Rizzo, E., Fusi, N. C., Ahaneku, C. (2021, April), "Controlled source electromagnetic measurements offshore the Maltese Islands: Implications for offshore freshened groundwater in a carbonate shelf", |
| 2 | Ahaneku, C. V., and Micallef, A.. (2019, December), "Modelling the thickness and distribution of the Gas Hydrate Stability Zone in the Taranaki Basin, New Zealand", |
| 3 | Nwike, S., Nwozor, K., and Ahaneku, C.,. (2019, March), "Petrophysical data analysis for enhanced Hydrocarbon production in the Coastal Swamp Depobelt, Niger Delta Basin, Nigeria.", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Erasmus Student Mobility Traineeship, 2018/19-Erasmus-SMT-129" (January, 2020 to March, 2020). Completed sponsored grant by International Office, University of Malta |
| 2 | Awardee: "Short Term Scientific Mission (STSM) ES1405" (January, 2019 to February, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) |
| 3 | Awardee: "Erasmus Student Mobility Traineeship, 2018/19-Erasmus-SMT-128" (July, 2019 to September, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by International Office, University of Malta |
| 4 | Collaborator: "Hydrogeophysical and hydrochemical investigations of communities in Awka North LGA of Aambra State" (November, 2017 to August, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund 2014-2015-2016 Research Projects Intervention |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Faculty Adviser, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Imperial Barrel Award Team (NAU-IBA)" (October, 2016 to August, 2018) |
| 2 | Departmental ICT Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria" (November, 2015 to August, 2018) |
| 3 | Deputy Coordinator, Undergraduate Seminar and Project, "Department of Geological Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (November, 2012 to September, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG)" - 10142602 (member since 2013), https://www.aapg.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE)" - AC2015/7813 (member since 2012), https://nape.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Convention & Exhibition, Texas, Houston, USA. April, 2017", (American Association of Petroleum Geologists), 1st April, 2017 to 6th April, 2017; Texas, Houston, USA |
| 2 | "American Association of Petroleum Geologists Annual Convention & Exhibition, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA, May, 2013.", (American Association of Petroleum Geologists), 18th May, 2013 to 24th May, 2013; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "SMART Summer School Series - Understanding marine hydrogeology through the lens of geophysics: bridging the gap across the coastal zone.", (GEOMAR and the University of Malta through the SMART MARCAN projects.), 1st July, 2019 to 5th July, 2019; University of Malta, MSIDA |
| 2 | "Strategic Development Forum for students of University of Malta.", (University of Malta), 5th November, 2018 to 5th November, 2018; University of Malta, Valletta |
| 3 | "Data science analytics using MATLAB and Python", (Doctoral School, University of Malta), 17th September, 2018 to 19th September, 2018; University of Malta, MSIDA |
| 4 | "NAPE/SEG/ExxonMobil 2014 Distinguished Instructor One-Day short course: “Making a difference with 4D: Practical applications of Time-Lapse seismic data”", (NAPE/SEG/ExxonMobil), 13th May, 2014 to 13th May, 2014; Lagos, Nigeria |