Dr. Chigozie Francolins Uzoh

Dr. Chigozie Francolins Uzoh is a READER in PETROLEUM ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chigozie Francolins Uzoh

Staff Profile

I am a Senior Lecturer in Chemical 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), waste minimization, petrochemical, biofuel, coatings and energy recovery. My research also covers coating materials and its production processes. I am a recipient of Postdoctoral Researchers Award, Institute of Process Engineering Beijing China for 2019-2022, under Chinese Academy of Science President’s International Fellowship Initiative (CAS-PIFI).

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

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2018)
November, 2013 to November, 2017
PhD Chemical Engineering
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, October, 2013)
November, 2009 to June, 2013
M.Eng Chemical Engineering
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2006)
June, 2001 to June, 2006
B.Eng Chemical Engineering

Relevant/Working Experience

1HOD Petroleum Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
February, 2023 to Present
2Senior Lecturer on Sabbatical, Alex Ekwueme Federal University (AE-FUNAI)
October, 2019 to October, 2020
3 Lecturer II (Chemical Engineering), Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2014 to October, 2017
4Assistant Lecturer (Chemical Engineering), Nnamdi Azikiwe University
November, 2013 to November, 2014
5Time Table Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2013 to December, 2019
6Leader, Utilization of Renewables and Material Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
October, 2013 to Present
7Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
November, 2011 to November, 2013

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1C. 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
2Emeka Michael Madiebo, Chigozie Francolins Uzoh & Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli. (2023, July), "Fire-retardant acrylic coating by silica -coated limestone (SCL) microencapsulation", Composite and interfaces
3C. 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
4Uzoh 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
5Uzoh, 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
6Uzoh 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
7Uzoh, 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
8Uzoh, 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
9Ohale, 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
10C. 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
11Uzoh, 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
12Uzoh, 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
13Uzoh, 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
14Uzoh 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
15Uzoh, 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
16Uzoh, 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
17Uzoh, 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
18Chigozie 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
19T.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
20Ezidinma 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
21Uzoh, 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
22Chigozie 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
23Uzoh, 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
24Uzoh, 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
25Nwabanne 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
26Uzoh 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
27Uzoh, 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
28Uzoh C. F., Onukwuli O. D., Odera R.S., Nwabanne J.T. (2013, July), "Physico-chemical studies on palm kernel oil alkyd resin and optimization of its polyesterification process using central composite rotatable design", International Journal of Chemical Engineering
29Uzoh 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.
30Chibogwu 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
31Chibogwu 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
32Chibogwu 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
33Chibogwu 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
34C. 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
1"PROCESS ANALYSIS, KINETICS AND MULTI-OBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION OF BIODIESEL FROM RUBBER SEED OIL" (2022). Completed Masters project by NNUEKWE ADAOBI NWANNEKA 2014216022
Grants
1Collaborator: "Optimal pretreatment method" (May, 2022 to April, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary education trust fund
2Awardee: "TETFUND Institutional Based Research" (January, 2022 to December, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Kinetic models to describe Nannochloropsis salina cultivation under different illumination conditions" (March, 2022)
2Reviewer, "https://reviewerhub.elsevier.com/reviewer/rewards-reports/certificates" (January, 2021)
3Reviewer, "https://reviewerhub.elsevier.com/reviewer/rewards-reports/certificates" (November, 2019)
4Reviewer, "https://reviewerhub.elsevier.com/reviewer/rewards-reports/certificates" (April, 2017)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "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
1Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Union Electoral Commission" (April, 2021)