Dr. Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa
Dr. Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa is a SENIOR LECTURER in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Mechanical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun Delta State. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2024) September, 2019 to April, 2024 Ph. D Mechanical Engineering ( Thermo-fluid And Energy Option) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2016) September, 2011 to July, 2016 M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2009) September, 2004 to June, 2009 B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering |
| 4 | Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia, Anambra State. (SSCE, June, 2003) September, 1997 to June, 2003 |
| 5 | Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia, Anambra State. (NECO, June, 2003) September, 1997 to June, 2003 |
| 6 | Community Primary School Amenyi, Awka, Anambra State. (FSLC, July, 1999) September, 1991 to July, 1997 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Deputy Director, Chisco Institute for Transportation Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lectuerer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State October, 2017 to Present |
| 3 | Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State December, 2011 to October, 2017 |
| 4 | Project Supervisor, Porras And Olivers Limited, Abuja April, 2011 to December, 2011 |
| 5 | NYSC, Government Technical College Kontagora, Niger State March, 2010 to March, 2011 |
| 6 | Graduate Trainee, Electronic Development Institute, Awka, Anambra State September, 2009 to March, 2010 |
| 7 | Student Industrial Trainee, Electronic Development Institute, Awka, Anambra State March, 2008 to August, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | C. P. Odeh, O. N. Ezenwa, A. E. Chinweze, A. A. Okafor. (2024, February), "Spectrophotometric Analysis of Surface Free Energies of Polymer Surfaces", International Journal of Engineering & Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 87-94 |
| 2 | Chukwunonso F. Nwoye, Chukwunenye Okoronkwo, Godswill Nwaji, Ezenwa N. Obiora. (2024, January), "Investigation of kinetics of thin layer drying of fruits using computational fluid dynamics", Progress in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Vol. 24, (Issue 1), pp 54-64 |
| 3 | Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa, Chinedum Ogonna Mgbemena , Eyere Emagbetere. (2024, January), "Utilization of solid residue from hydrothermal liquefaction of breadfruit pulp for the production of bio-briquette using cassava starch as binder", Heliyon, Vol. 10 |
| 4 | Okafor A. A., Dara J. E., Okafor L. U., Ilechukwu A. E., Ezenwa O. N.. (2024, April), "Effects of nanoparticles volume fractions on the viscosity of nanofluids prepared from palm kernel shell nanoparticles", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems (UJTPMS) |
| 5 | Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa, Chinedum Ogonna Mgbemena, Eyere Emagbetere. (2023, October), "Design and Construction of a Continuous Stirring Hydrothermal Liquefaction Batch Reactor", Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology, Vol. 44, (Issue 3) |
| 6 | Okolie Paul Chukwulozie, Chidume Nnamdi Nwambu, Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa, Okolie Uchenna Onyebuchi, Chikelue Edward Ochiagha. (2023, November), "Thermo-Mechanical Properties and Microstructural Characterization of Welded Steel Plates", International Journal of Novel Research in Engineering and Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 60-64 |
| 7 | Aguh Patrick Sunday, Okolie Paul Chukwulozie, Chukwuneke Jeremiah Lekwuwa, Nwokeocha Tochukwu Obialo, Ezenwa Obiora Nnaemeka. (2023, November), "DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A MOVABLE PALM KERNEL CRACKING MACHINE FOR RURAL APPLICATION", International Journal of Novel Research in Engineering and Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 65-76 |
| 8 | Chukwunedum Ogochukwu Chinedum, Ezenwa Nnaemeka Obiora, Dara Jude Ezechi, Ono Chukwuma Godfrey. (2023, December), "Manufacture of connecting rod of a single-cylinder, four-stroke, 8 horse power (8HP) diesel engine by reverse engineering technique", Journal of Inventive Engineering and Technology (JIET), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 98-112 |
| 9 | Ezenwa O. N, Obika E. N, Ekengwu I. E, Okafor O. C. (2023, January), "Thermal Behaviour of Agro-Waste Based Ceiling Board and Its Filler Material", Journal of Research in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 11-18 |
| 10 | Ezenwa O. N., Obika E. N., Chinweze A. E., Odeh C. P.. (2022, December), "Development of a Simple Laboratory Equipment for Determining the Flexural Strength of Light Materials", Universal Journal of Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 13-20 |
| 11 | S. E. Abonyi, O. N. Ezenwa, C. O. Nwoye. (2021, October), "Design and Construction of a Motorized Aluminium Can Compression Machine", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 794-803 |
| 12 | Okonkwo C. A., Menkiti M. C., Obiora-Okafo I. A., Ezenwa O. N.,. (2021, February), "Controlled Pyrolysis Of Sugarcane Bagasse Enhanced Mesoporous Carbon For Improving Capacitance Of Super-capacitor Electrode.", Biomass and Energy, Vol. 146, doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2021.105996 |
| 13 | Ezenwa O. N., Obika E. N., Azaka O. A., Nwadike E. C.,. (2021, January), "Effect Of Filler Carbonization On Agro-Waste Based Ceiling Board.", Sage, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp pp. 1-12, 10.1177/1687814021994403 |
| 14 | Obika E. N., Achebe C. H., Chukwuneke J. L., and Ezenwa O. N.. (2020, October), "Effect Of Cane Wood And Palm Kernel Fibre Filler On The Compressive Strength And Density Of Automobile Brake Pad", Sage, Vol. 12, (Issue 7), pp pp. 1-9, doi:10.1177/1687814020947611 |
| 15 | Okolie P. C., Obika E. N., Oluwadare B. S., Ezenwa O. N., Udensi C. S.. (2020, December), "Steel Work Design And Analysis Of A 40-ton Constant Temperature Hydraulic Press", Elsivier, Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp pp 1-8, doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e04783 |
| 16 | Azaka O. A., Nwadike E. C., Umeobi I. H., Ezenwa O. N.. (2020, June), "Design And Analysis Of A Classical Angular Acceleration Apparatus,", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp pp. 9-1 |
| 17 | Onoroh F., Ogbonnaya M., Ezenwa O. N., Odubiyi E. O.. (2020, February), "Experimental And Parametric Analysis Of A Thermoelectric Refrigerator", Inderscience, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp pp.125 - 141., DOI:10.1504/IJISD.2020.106231. |
| 18 | Ezenwa O. N., Obika E. N., Umembamalu C., Nwoye F. C.. (2019, November), "Development Of Ceiling Board Using Breadfruit Seed Coat And Recycled Low Density Polyethylene", Elsivier, Vol. 5, (Issue 11) |
| 19 | Nwoye F. C., Ezenwa O. N.. (2018, July), "Trend Appraisal Of Nigeria’s Energy Sector And Its Implication On Living Standards", Inderscience, Vol. 14, (Issue 4), pp pp 429-451 |
| 20 | Okolie P. C., Oluwadare B. S., Ezenwa O. N., Azaka O. A.. (2018, November), "Design And Production Of Palm Nut And Fibre Separating Machine", Science Domain, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp pp 1-8 |
| 21 | Ezenwa O. N., Omenyi S. N., Onoroh F.. (2015, December), "Flank Wear Behaviour Of ISOP30 Tungsten Carbide Tool On ASTM304 Steel Workpiece.", Research India Publications, Vol. 10, (Issue 21), pp pp 41984-41994 |
| Patents | |
| 1 | O. N. Ezenwa, C. O. Mgbemena, E. Emagbetere. "Development of a Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) Reactor", (Issued: 2022, April) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "TETFund Institutional Based Research Grant" (December, 2021 to January, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund |
| 2 | Collaborator: "TETFund Institution Based Research" (December, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFund |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Influence of Trace Additions of Chromium on Grain Characteristics, Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of Copper-Magnesium Alloys" (May, 2024) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Deputy Director, "Chisco Institute of Logistic and Supply Chain Management" (April, 2023) |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "28th Engineering Assembly", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria), 19th August, 2019 to 21st August, 2019; International Conference Center, Abuja |
| 2 | "Training On Science, Engineering And Technology Laboratory/Workshop Equipment", (Skill G and TetFund), 12th August, 2019 to 16th August, 2019; Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State |
| 3 | "27th Engineering Assembly", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria), 6th August, 2018 to 8th August, 2018; International Conference Center, Abuja |
| 4 | "Science, Tech Expo 2017", (Ministry of Science and Technology), 3rd March, 2017 to 7th March, 2017; Eagle Square, Abuja |
| 5 | "Faculty Of Engineering International Conference", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka), 6th September, 2016 to 7th September, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 6 | "Training On Science, Engineering And Technology Laboratory/Workshop Equipment", (Skill G and TetFund), 18th May, 2015 to 28th May, 2015; Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State |