Dr. Chukwunonso Chukwuzuloke Okoye
Dr. Chukwunonso Chukwuzuloke Okoye is a SENIOR LECTURER in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Chemical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2019) September, 2014 to November, 2019 Ph.D Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, May, 2014) September, 2011 to May, 2014 M.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009) September, 2004 to July, 2009 B.Eng Chemical Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 2 | Examinations Officer, Department of Chemical Engineering October, 2018 to February, 2023 |
| 3 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2018 to October, 2020 |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 5 | ICT Officer, Department of Chemical Engineering April, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 6 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2014 to May, 2015 |
| 7 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2011 to May, 2014 |
| 8 | Industrial attachee, A-Z Petroleum Products Ltd, Nnewi August, 2008 to August, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Anadebe, C. A., Chukwuike, V. I., Okoye, C. C., Guo, L., Barik., R. C.. (2023, May) Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Corrosion Research IGI Global, pp 1-23 |
| 2 | Onu, C. E., Ohale, P. E., Obiora-Okafo, I. A., Okoye, C. C., Ojukwu, E. C. and Ezennajiego, E. E.. (2022, August) Application of Rice Husk-Based Biomaterial in Textile Wastewater Treatment. In: Muthu, S.S., Khadir, A. (eds) Textile Wastewater Treatment. Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry. Springer, . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-2852-9_12. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okoye, C. C., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Achugbu, O. E., Anekwe, E. N., Nebolisa, C.. (2023, June), "Utilization of Bifunctional Catalyst for Biodiesel Production from Palm Kernel Oil", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 284-293 |
| 2 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Chukwuma, E. C., Okoye, C. C., Umobi, C. O.. (2023, June), "Application of fish bone Chitosan-Protein Bio-coagulant for abattoir wastewater treatment: Comparative process optimization and evaluation", Waste Management Bulletin, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 49-59 |
| 3 | Okoye, C. C., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D., Nwokedi, I. C.. (2023, March), "Study of Isothermal Parameters for Adsorptive Uptake of Orange G Dye: An Overview of Non-linear Approach and Error Analysis", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 16-33 |
| 4 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Okoye, C. C., Ejimofor, M. I., Nwokedi, I. C.. (2023, May), "Kinetic and Thermodynamic Study on the Pyrolysis of Low Density Polyethylene in the Production of Polyethylene Wax", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, Vol. 17, (Issue 8), pp 20-25 |
| 5 | Ezenwoko, G.C, Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Okoye, C. C., Igbonekwu, L.I. (2023, July), "Kinetics of bioremediation of crude oil polluted soil using potato peels as biostimulant", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 19, (Issue 01), pp 1553-1559 |
| 6 | Obasi, L.A., Onukwuli, O.D., Okoye, C.C., Agu, C.M.. (2023, December), "Physicochemical characterization of effluent from microbial fuel cell operating with thermochemically modified BaZrO3/clay–PEM", International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, pp 1-16 |
| 7 | Anadebe, V. C., Nnaji, P. C., Onukwuli, O. D., Okafor, N. A., Abeng, F. E., Chukwuike, V. I., Okoye, C. C., Udoh, I. I., Chidiebere, M. A. and Lei Guo and Barik, R. C.. (2022, March), "Multidimensional insight into the corrosion inhibition of salbutamol drug molecule on mild steel in oilfield acidizing fluid: Experimental and computer aided modeling approach.", Journal of Molecular Liquids, Vol. 349 |
| 8 | Nnaji, P.C., Anadebe, V.C., Onukwuli, O.D., Okoye, C. C., and Ude, C. J.. (2022, April), "Multifactor optimization for treatment of textile wastewater using complex salt–Luffa cylindrica seed extract (CS-LCSE) as coagulant: response surface methodology (RSM) and artificial intelligence algorithm (ANN–ANFIS).", Chem. Pap., Vol. 76, pp 2125-2144 |
| 9 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., E. C. Chukwuma., Okoye, C. C., Taiwo, A. E.. (2022, September), "Application of synthesized fish scale chito-protein (FSC) for the treatment of abattoir wastewater: Coagulation-Flocculation kinetics and equilibrium modelling", Scientific African, Vol. 17 |
| 10 | Ude, C. N., Onukwuli, O. D., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Nnaji,P. C., Okoye, C. C. and Uwaleke, C. C.. (2022, September), "Prediction of some thermo-physical properties of biodiesel using ANFIS and ANN cum sensitivity analysis.", Cleaner Waste Systems, Vol. 2, pp 1-16 |
| 11 | 1. Obasi, L. A., Onukwuli, O. D. and Okoye, C. C.. (2021, May), "Performance Of Microbial Fuel Cell Operating With Clay-manihot Starch Composite Proton Exchange Membrane Using RSM", Elsevier, Vol. 4, pp 1-12 |
| 12 | C. C. Okoye, O. D. Onukwuli, M. I. Ejimofor and C. F. Okey-Onyesolu. (2021, March), "Modelling And Optimal Viscometry Formulation Evaluation Of A Modified Green Based Self-Healing Automotive Paint", International Journal of Advanced Engineering, Management and Science, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 39-53 |
| 13 | Ude, C. N., Onukwuli, O. D., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Nnaji, P. C., Okoye, C. C. and Uwaleke, C. C.. (2021, March), "Heterogeneous Catalysis of African Pear Seed Oil and Modelling of some Thermo-Physical Properties of its Biodiesel", Research Square |
| 14 | Okonkwo, C. A., Li, G., Li, Y., Lv, T., Jia, L., Okoye, C. C. and Oba, S. N.. (2021, February), "Liquid Nitrogen-controlled Direct Pyrolysis/KOH Activation Mediated Micro-mesoporous Carbon Synthesis From Castor Shell For Enhanced Performance Of Supercapacitor Electrode", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery |
| 15 | Okoye, C. C., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Nwokedi, I. C., Eije, O. C. and Asimobi, E. I.. (2020, May), "Biodiesel Synthesis From Waste Cooking Oil Using Periwinkle Shells As Catalyst.", Journal of Energy Research and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 32-43 |
| 16 | Okoye, C. C., Onukwuli, O. D., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Obiora-Okafo, I. A.. (2020, August), "Remediation Of Crystal Violet Dye Aqueous Solution Using Agro Waste Based Activated Carbon: Equilibrium And Kinetics Studies", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 15, (Issue 4), pp 1-11 |
| 17 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Chukwuma, E. C., Okoye, C. C., Onukwuli, O. D.. (2020, October), "Response Surface Methodology Optimization Of Chito-protein Synthesized From Crab Shell In Treatment Of Abattoir Wastewater", Heliyon, pp 1-10 |
| 18 | Anadebe, V. C., Onukwuli, O. D., Abeng, F. E., Okafor, N. A., Ezeugo, J. O. and Okoye, C. C. (2020, October), "Electrochemical-kinetics, MD-simulation And Multi-input Single-output (MISO) Modeling Using Adaptive Newuro-fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) Prediction For Dexamethasone Drug As Eco-friendly Corrosion Inhibitor For Mild Steel In 2M HCl Electrolyte", Journal of the Taiwan Institute of Chemical Engineers, pp 1-15 |
| 19 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D., Ejimofor, M. I. and Okoye, C. C.. (2020, July), "Kinetics And Mechanistic Analysis Of Particles Decontamination From Abattoir Wastewater (ABW) Using Novel Fish Bone Chito-protein (FBC)", Heliyon, Vol. 6, pp 1-12 |
| 20 | Obiora-Okafo, I. A., Okoye, C. C., Umeuzuegbu, J. C.. (2020, June), "Characterization And Fibremetric Studies Of Natural Organic Polymer For Dye Degradation In Wastewater: Face-centred Central Composite Design", World Journal of Innovative Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 50-60 |
| 21 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Okoye, C. C., Ude, C. N., Onukwuli, O. D. and Achugbu, O. E.. (2020, July), "Performance Of Natural Coagulants In The Treatment Of Vegetable Oil Industrial Effluent", Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 12-21 |
| 22 | Nnaji, P. C., Okoye, C. C. and Umeuzuegbu, J. C.. (2020, June), "Efficiency Evaluation Of Luffa Cylindrical And Mucuna Sloanei Seeds In Dye Removal: A News Approach", World Scientific News, Vol. 146, pp 184-201 |
| 23 | Okoye, C. C., Onukwuli, O. D. and Okey-Onyesolu, C. F.. (2019, July), "Dissolution Kinetics Of Ilmenite Ore In A Binary Solution", European Journal of Engineering Research and Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 51-57 |
| 24 | Okoye , C.C., O.D. Onukwuli, C.F. Okey-Onyesolu. (2019, November), "Utilization Of Salt Activated Raphia Hookeri Seeds As Biosorbent For Erythrosine B Dye Removal: Kinetics And Thermodynamics Studies", Journal of King Saud University, Vol. 31, pp 849-858 |
| 25 | Okoye, C. C., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Chime, D. C., Achike, C. C. (2018, March), "Adsorptive Removal Of Bromophenol Blue Dye From Aqueous Solution Using Acid Activated Clay", International Journal of Scientific Research and Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 1-15 |
| 26 | Okey-Onyesolu, C.F., Okoye, C. C., Chime, D.C.. (2018, March), "Removal Of Eosin Yellow Dye From Aqueous Solution Using Oil Bean Seed Shells Based Activated Carbons: Equilibrium, Kinetics And Thermodynamics Studies", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 140-167 |
| 27 | Okoye, C. C., C.F. Okey-Onyesolu and Nwokedi, I. C.. (2018, August), "Kinetics And Thermodynamics Study For Treatment Of Bromophenol Dye Aqueous Solution Using Activated River Niger Clay", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 269-275 |
| 28 | C. C. Okoye, O. D. Onukwuli and C. F. Okey-Onyesolu. (2018, July), "Predictive Capability Evaluation Of RSM And ANN Models In Adsorptive Treatment Of Crystal Violet Dye Simulated Wastewater Using Activated Carbon Prepared From Raphia Hookeri Seeds", Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 478–496 |
| 29 | C.F. Okey-Onyesolu and Okoye, C.C.. (2018, September), "Deturbidization Of Vegetable Oil Refinery Wastewater With Extracted Fish Scale Biomass Via Coagulation Process; Non-linear Kinetics Studies", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 1-14 |
| 30 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Ude, C. N., Onukwuli, O. D. and Okoye, C. C.. (2017, February), "Optimization And Characterization Of Adsorptive Behaviour Of Pentaclethra Macrophylla Activated Carbon On Aqueous Solution", Sigma Journal of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Vol. 35, (Issue 2), pp 213-227 |
| 31 | Okey-Onyesolu, C.F., Onukwuli, O.D., Okoye, C.C. and Nwokedi, I.C.. (2016, July), "Removal Of Heavy Metal Pb(II) Ions From Aqueous Solution Using Pentaclethra Macrophylia And Tetracarpidium Conophorum Seed Shells Based Activated Carbons: Equilibrium, Kinetics And Thermodynamics Studies", British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 16, (Issue 6), pp 1-20 |
| 32 | Okoye, C. C., Onukwuli, O. D., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F. and Nwokedi, I. C.. (2016, May), "Adsorptive Removal Of Erythrosin B Dye Onto Terminalia Catappa Endocarp Prepared Activated Carbon: Kinetics, Isotherm And Thermodynamics Studies", Journal of Chemical and Process Engineering Research, Vol. 43, pp 26-43 |
| 33 | Nwokedi I.C., Ude, C.N., Okoye, C.C., Okey-Onyesolu, C.F.. (2015, July), "Cracking Of Palm Oil To Produce Oleochemicals", International journal of engineering sciences & research technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 190-221 |
| 34 | Ajana, S., Onukwuli, O. D., Ajemba, R. O., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F. and Okoye, C. C.. (2015, June), "Leaching Of Okija Kaolin Iron-oxides Impurity With HCl Optimization Of Dissolution Conditions Using Response Surface Methodology", Integrated Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 3), pp 201-214 |
| 35 | Okoli, C. A., Onukwuli, O. D.., Okey-Onyesolu, C.F. and Okoye, C. C. (2015, June), "Adsorption Removal Of Dyes From Synthetic Wastewater Using Activated Carbon From Synthetic Wastewater Using Activated Carbon From Tamarind Seed", European Scientific Journal, Vol. 11, (Issue 18), pp 190-221 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Okoye, C. C., Onukwuli, O. D., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F. and Nnanwube, I. A.. (2018, August), "Dissolution Kinetics Study Of Chalcopyrite Ore In HCl/KClO3 Solution", Faculty of Engineering International Conference |
| 2 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D., Okoye, C. C. and Ejimofor, M. I.. (2018, August), "Deturbidization Of Abattoir Wastewater With Extracted Egg Shell Chitno-protein Via Coagulation Process", Faculty of Engineering International Conference |
| 3 | Okoye, C. C.. (2015, October), "Removal Of Erythrosin B Dye From Simulated Wastewater Using Activated Carbon From Agrowastes", A presentation at the Unizik-Chinese Scholar Exchange Programme |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Development of hybrid organic bio stimulants for the remediation of crude oil contaminated soil." (2023). Completed Masters project by Ezenwoko Godswill (2020216003F) |
| 2 | "Adsorptive removal of contaminants from simulated wastewater using metal organic framework based material." (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Nwachukwu Josiah Odinaka (202021006F) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Utilization of a modified biopolymeric material developed from an agro waster as an additive for the production of a self healing car paint" (December, 2017 to November, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by Tetfund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal of Engineering and Applied Science" (December, 2022) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Exploitation of experimental data of adsorption kinetics for the prediction of the predominant model..." (April, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Non-Linear Regression Models for Predicting Biogas Yields from Selected Bio-wastes" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Development of biofuels as an alternative source to petroleum" (July, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Design and Evaluation of a Biomass Stove" (January, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Effect of Moringa Oleifera leaf flour on the Oxalate Content and colour of Cocoyam in 'Achicha Ede' using Response Surface Methodology" (December, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Process Analysis, Kinetics and Multi-Objective Optimization of Biodiesel Production from Rubber Seed Oil" (October, 2022). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department, "Department of Chemical Engineering" (January, 2024 to December, 2024) |
| 2 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, Faculty of Engineering Workshop Management Committiee, "Faculty of Engineering" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, Departmental Quality Assurance Sub-Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Chairman, Accreditation Committee, "Department of Chemical Engineering" (April, 2021) |
| 6 | Faculty of Engineering PG Secretary, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2021) |
| 7 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019) |
| 8 | Member, Faculty of Engineering Alumni Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2019) |
| 9 | Exam Officer, "Department of Chemical Engineering" (October, 2018 to June, 2023) |
| 10 | Department of Chemical Engineering ICT Officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2015 to October, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - 30,727 (member since 2015), https://portal.coren.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Society of Engineers" - 33,935 (member since 2014), https://www.nse.org.ng |
| 3 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)" - 161757 (member since 2011), https://nim.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Other Events | |
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| 1 | "29th Council For The Regulation Of Engineering In Nigeria (COREN) Assembly. Advancing The Frontiers Of Engineering Professionals And Entrenching Professionalism For National Development In Nigeria", (COREN), 9th August, 2021 to 11th August, 2021; Abuja |
| 2 | "Faculty Of Engineering Annual Conference On Raw Materials Processing And Utilization For Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "27th Council For The Regulation Of Engineering In Nigeria (COREN) Assembly, The Nigerian Built Industry: Building A Substainable Structure With Allied Professionals", (COREN), 6th August, 2018 to 8th August, 2018; Abuja |
| 4 | "Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme For Tertiary Institutions", (Digital Bridge Institute), 8th May, 2017 to 12th May, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 5 | "Sensitization Workshop On Intellectual Property And Technology Transfer", (NAU), 12th April, 2016 to 13th April, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium, Awka |
| 6 | "The Nigerian Universities Electronic Teaching And Learning Workshop", (Tetfund-Spectrum Engineering Limited), 30th September, 2015 to 30th September, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 7 | "6. Unizik-Chinese Scholar Exchange Programme", (UNIZIK-Xiamen University), 25th September, 2015 to 9th October, 2015; Xiamen University, China |
| 8 | "High Profile Grant Oriented Proposals- Writing And Research Management Workshop", (Ekwueme Centre for Multi-disciplinary Research (ECMR)), 27th May, 2015 to 28th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 9 | "Application Of Aspen HYSYS Software In Chemical Plant Design/HSE Traning", (NSChE-Gloxina Computer Academy), 24th June, 2014 to 28th June, 2014; Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu |
| 10 | "Faculty Of Engineering Annual Conference On Engineering For Sustainable Development, , May 19th -20th , 2014.", (Faculty of Engineering), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 11 | "Faculty Of Engineering Annual Conference On Infrastructural Development And Maintenance In The Nigerian Environment", (Faculty of Engineering), 27th August, 2012 to 28th August, 2012; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |