Prof. Chigozie Francolins Uzoh
Prof. Chigozie Francolins Uzoh is a PROFESSOR in PETROLEUM ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a Professor in Petroleum Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University. My research interest involves developing a fundamental understanding of the design and optimization of processes and products for environmental applications, controlled release coated fertilizer (CRCF), petroleum and petrochemicals, biofuel and sustainable coating technologies. My research also covers coating materials and its production processes. I am a recipient of Postdoctoral Researchers Award, Institute of Process Engineering Beijing China in 2019, under Chinese Academy of Science President’s International Fellowship Initiative (CAS-PIFI). Senior Research Fellow, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation,Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany
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Address: | Petroleum Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PETROLEUM ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2018) November, 2013 to November, 2017 PhD Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, October, 2013) November, 2009 to June, 2013 M.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2006) June, 2001 to June, 2006 B.Eng Chemical Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Research Fellow, Technical University of Hamburg, Germany January, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | HOD Petroleum Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Senior Lecturer on Sabbatical, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI) October, 2019 to October, 2020 |
| 4 | Lecturer II (Chemical Engineering), Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2014 to October, 2017 |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer (Chemical Engineering), Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2013 to November, 2014 |
| 6 | Time Table Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2013 to December, 2019 |
| 7 | Leader, Utilization of Renewables and Material Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2013 to Present |
| 8 | Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University November, 2011 to November, 2013 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Sunday Uzochukwu John , Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Chigozie Francolins Uzoh, Mary Chioma John, Precious Chukwunweike Uchendu, Adaeze Joan Ekemezie. (2025, September), "A novel alginate-based bioremediation membrane system for effective treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater: a continuous process optimization study", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 2 | Lawrence I. Igbonekwu, 1Joseph T. Nwabanne, 1Matthew C. Menkiti, Chigozie F. Uzoh, Matthew N. Abonyi, Mary-jane C. Ezechukwu, Pascal E. Ohale. (2025, March), "Performance analysis of water-based drilling mud through rheological modeling", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 3 | C. F. Uzoh, S. U. John, H. A. Ezea, L. I. Igbonekwu, E. M. Madiebo. (2025, March), "The study of the effectiveness of soybean oil and castor oil as flow improvers for waxy petroleum crude oil", Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology |
| 4 | Uzoh C. F, John S. U, Ezea H. A, Ezechukwu C. M, Igbonekwu L.I, Madiebo E. M,. (2024, September), "Bio-based flow improvers for waxy petroleum crude", Geoenergy Science and Engineering |
| 5 | Igbonekwu LI, Uzoh CF, Abonyi MN, Ezeike CC, Ezechukwu CM. (2024, November), "Removal of Pheolic Compound from Pharmaceutical Waste Water by the Application of Carbonize Rice Husk as an Efficient Adsorbent. J Chem Eng Catal 3: 1-17", Journal of Chemical Engineering and Catalysis |
| 6 | C. B. Ezekannagha, O. D. Onukwuli, C. F. Uzoh, C. N. Eze. (2023, August), "Kinetic modeling of bio‑based heterogeneously catalyzed lard oil methanolysis in methyl ester production", Reaction Kinetics, Mechanisms and Catalysis |
| 7 | Emeka Michael Madiebo, Chigozie Francolins Uzoh & Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli. (2023, July), "Fire-retardant acrylic coating by silica -coated limestone (SCL) microencapsulation", Composite and interfaces |
| 8 | C. F. Uzoh, O. D. Onukwuli , A. C Nwabueze. (2019, March), "The Effect of Gmelina Seed Oil on the Synthesis of Alkyd Resins", Unknown Journal or Publisher, https://pccc.icrc.ac.ir/article_81550_4822965a21db0fadd69d68f47262a320.pdf |
| 9 | Uzoh C. F., Nnuekwe Adaobi, Onukwuli O. D., Ofochebe N. S.,. (2019, September), "Optimal Route for Effective Conversion of Rubber Seed Oil to Biodiesel with Desired Key fuel properties", Journal of Cleaner Production, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0959652620346072 |
| 10 | Uzoh, C. F., Obele, M. C., Umennabuife, U. M., Onukwuli, O. D.,. (2019, November), "Synthesis of rubber seed oil waterborne alkyd resin from glucitol", Journal of Coating Technology and Research, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11998-019-00235-0 |
| 11 | Uzoh C. F., Nwabanne J, T., Ozofor I. H. (2019, January), ". Electrocoagulation of Pb2+,Co2+ and Mn2+ from simulated wastewater: an algorithmic optimization using hybrid RSM-GA-PSO", Environmental Progress and Sustainable Energy, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0957582018307079?via%3Dihub |
| 12 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. (2018, September), ". Encapsulation of urea with alkyd resin-starch membranes for controlled N2 release: synthesis, characterization, morphology and optimum N2 release. Process", Safety and Environmental Protection, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0957582018307079?via%3Dihub |
| 13 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. (2018, February), ". Self-cured alkyd resin using non-drying avocado seed oil as a material of regenerative resource", Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/12295949 |
| 14 | Ohale, P. E., Uzoh, C. F. (2017, March), "Optimal factor evaluation for the dissolution of alumina from azaraegbelu clay in acid solution using RSM and ANN comparative analysis", South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1026918517300148 |
| 15 | Uzoh, Chigozie. F., Onukwuli, Okechukwu. D. (2016, May), "Extraction, analysis and desaturation of gmelina seed oil using different soft computing approaches", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 16 | C. F. Uzoh, O. D. Onukwuli , A. C Nwabueze. (2016, June), "A surrogate model for acid functional group conversion in alkyd reactor. South African Journal of Chemical Engineering", South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1026918516300105 |
| 17 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. (2016, August), ". Improved prediction of alkyd reactors via infrequent-delayed observations. Chemical Engineering Research and Design", Chemical Engineering Research and Design, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S026387621630346X |
| 18 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. (2016, February), "Investigating the optimum unsaturated fatty acid content and oil length for auto-oxidative drying of palm-stearin-based alkyd resin", Progress in Organic Coating, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300944016305549 |
| 19 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. (2016, February), "Optimal prediction of PKS: RSO modified alkyd resin polycondensation process using discrete-delayed observations, ANN and RSM-GA techniques.", Journal of Coating Technology and Research, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11998-016-9881-6 |
| 20 | Uzoh C.F., Madiebo E.M., Onukwuli O.D. (2016, January), ". Fire retardancy of cloisite® 30 organoclay modified dehydrated castor oil based alkyd resin", Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering, https://www.springerprofessional.de/en/fire-retardancy-of-20-organoclay-modified-dehydrated-castor-oil-/10207576 |
| 21 | Uzoh, C.F., Obodo, N.J., Onukwuli, O.D. (2016, April), "Exploring the Effect of Styrene and Anhydride ratio on the Coating Properties of Non-drying Vegetable Oil Based Alkyd Resin", Journal of King Saud University-Engineering Sciences, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101836391500046X |
| 22 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. (2016, May), "Application of sinusoidal function and a 25-1 fractional factorial array in the kinetics and optimization study of gmelina seed oil modified alkyd resin synthesis", Chemical Product and Process Modeling, https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/cppm-2016-0003/html?lang=en |
| 23 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. (2016, September), "Extraction, analysis and desaturation of gmelina seed oil using different soft computing approaches", South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1026918516300099 |
| 24 | Chigozie F. Uzoh and Joseph T. Nwabanne. (2016, April), "Investigating the effect of catalyst type and concentration on the functional group conversion in castor seed oil alkyd resin production", Advances in Chemical Engineering and Science, https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=65818 |
| 25 | T.O Chime, C.C Onyema, F. C. Uzoh. (2016, August), "Kinetics and thermodynamic studies of adsorption of lead from paint effluent using locally activated carbon", American Journal of Research Communication, http://www.usa-journals.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Chime_Vol411.pdf |
| 26 | Ezidinma Timothy. A, Onukwuli D.O, Uzoh C.F. (2015, October), "Synthesis and characterization of water- reducible alkyd resin from cottonseed oil", International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, https://www.ijeas.org/synthesis-and-characterization-of-water-reducible-alkyd-resin-from-cottonseed-oil |
| 27 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. (2014, July), "Characterization, kinetics and statistical screening analysis of gmelina seed oil extraction process", Mater Renew Sustain Energy, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40243-014-0038-1 |
| 28 | Chigozie U. F, Joseph N. T. (2014, August), "Removal of Orange-G, Vat Yellow, Erythrosine Dyes from Synthetic Wastewater by Electrocoagulation and Nanofiltration", J Adv Chem Eng, https://www.omicsonline.org/blog/2015/04/25/10296-Removal-of-OrangeG-Vat-Yellow-Erythrosine-Dyes-from-Synthetic-Wastewater-by-Electrocoagulation-and-Nanofiltration.html |
| 29 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D., Nwabanne, J.T., Igbokwe, P. K.,. (2014, February), "Experimental process design for sorption capacity of Kogi and Ibusa clay activated with HNO3 and H2SO4 acids in palm oil bleaching", Int. J. Experimental Design and Process Optimisation, https://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=64244 |
| 30 | Uzoh, C. F. and Nwabanne, J.T., 2014. (2014, March), "Effective decolorization of eriochrome black T, furschin basic and malachite green dyes from synthetic wastewater by electrocoag-nanofiltration", Chemical and Process Engineering Research |
| 31 | Nwabanne Joseph T, Chigozie Uzoh F. (2014, June), "Effective Decolorization of Eriochrome Black T, Furschin Basic and Malachite Green Dyes from Synthetic Wastewater by Electrocoag-nanofiltration", Chemical and Process Engineering Research |
| 32 | Uzoh C.F., Obodo N.J., Onukwuli O.D. (2013, March), "Kinetic Study on the Polyesterification and Copolymerisation Process of Unstyrenated and Styrenated Palm Kernel Oil Based Alkyd Resin", Journal of Chemical Engineering and Process Technology, https://www.longdom.org/open-access/kinetic-study-on-the-polyesterification-and-copolymerisation-process-ofunstyrenated-and-styrenated-palm-kernel-oil-based-alkyd-resin-2157-7048-1000242.pdf |
| 33 | Uzoh, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D., Odera, R. S., Ofochebe, S.,. (2013, February), "Optimization of polyesterification process for production of palm oil modified alkyd resin using response surface methodology", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2213343713001139 |
| 34 | Uzoh C. F., Onukwuli O. D., Odera R.S., Okey-Onyesolu C.F.,. (2013, September), "Synthesis and Characterization of palm oil based alkyd resin for surface coatings.", Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences. |
| 35 | Chibogwu G. Ozoegwu, Sam N. Omenyi, Chinonso H. Achebe, Chigozie F. Uzoh,. (2012, August), "Stability of circular feed end-milling compared with that of linear feed equivalent.", Science and Technology, http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.scit.20130301.02.html |
| 36 | Chibogwu C. Ozoegwu, Chigozie F. Uzoh, Jeremiah L. Chukwuneke, Paul C. Okolie,. (2012, June), "Chatter stability characterization of a three-flute end-miller using the method of full discretization", Internal Journal of Mechanics and Applications, http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.mechanics.20120206.07.html |
| 37 | Chibogwu C. Ozoegwu, Christain C. Nwangwu, Chigozie Uzoh, Arinze V. Ogunoh,. (2012, November), "Pure analytical approach to rotational balancing", Journal of Safety Engineering, http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.safety.20120104.01.html |
| 38 | Chibogwu C. Ozoegwu, Sam N. Omenyi, Chinonso H. Achebe, Chigozie F. Uzoh. (2012, March), "Effect of Modal Parameters on both delay – Independent and global stability of turning process. J", Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.jmea.20120206.06.html |
| 39 | C. G. Ozoegwu, S. N. Omenyi, S. M. Ofochebe, E. Obaseki, C. F. Uzoh, and C. C. Nwangwu. (2012, April), "Comparison of up-milling and down-milling modes of end – milling process", Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Science |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effect of Soybeans and castor oil as flow improvers waxy petroleum crude" (2025). Completed Masters project by Ezea Harold Obinna 2020216001PB |
| 2 | "PROCESS ANALYSIS, KINETICS AND MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF BIODIESEL FROM RUBBER SEED OIL" (2022). Completed Masters project by NNUEKWE ADAOBI NWANNEKA 2014216022 |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "IBR" (June, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Optimal pretreatment method" (May, 2022 to April, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary education trust fund |
| 3 | Awardee: "TETFUND Institutional Based Research" (January, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The extraction of rubber seed oil as a feedstock for epoxidation process via mixed solvent" (September, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Kinetic models to describe Nannochloropsis salina cultivation under different illumination conditions" (March, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "https://reviewerhub.elsevier.com/reviewer/rewards-reports/certificates" (January, 2021) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "https://reviewerhub.elsevier.com/reviewer/rewards-reports/certificates" (November, 2019) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "https://reviewerhub.elsevier.com/reviewer/rewards-reports/certificates" (April, 2017) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Investigative Studies of Some Locally Source Additives on the Refractory Properties of Isiagu Clay" (May, 2018 to October, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Union Electoral Commission" (April, 2021) |