Prof. Nkeiruka Enyinnaya Nwaiwu

Prof. Nkeiruka Enyinnaya Nwaiwu is a PROFESSOR in CIVIL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Prof. Nkeiruka   Enyinnaya Nwaiwu

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I am Prof Mrs Nkeiruka Enyinnaya Nwaiwu

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

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2005)
March, 2000 to September, 2005
PhD Water Resources And Environmental Engineering

Relevant/Working Experience

1HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING,NAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSTY ,AWKA
September, 2018 to September, 2019
2Head of Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka,Nigeria
January, 2017 to September, 2019
3HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING,NAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSTY ,AWKA
January, 2017 to August, 2018

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Okeke EI, Nwaiwu NE,Okoye EF. (2026, July), "Reuse of Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) in concrete production", Natura: journal of multidisciplinary science
2Nwaiwu NE, Adibeli OJ. (2025, June), "Effect of storage conditions on physicochemical parameters of streamwater", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
3Nwankwo, I. H., Nwaiwu, N. E.,. (2025, September), "Biochemistry and Histopathology Effects of Wistar Rats Fed with Water treated with alum-Musa paradisiaca Hybrid", Internaonal Journal of Scienfic Research and Engineering Development-
4H. Nwankwo,N.E. Nwaiwu,. (2025, September), "Phyto-chemical screening, proximate analysis mineral composition of musa paradisiaca leaf ash (MPLA) for water treatment applications", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
5Okeke EI, Nwaiwu NE,Okoye CC, Okonkwo JC. (2025, December), "A systematic review of emerging pollutants: general impacts on the ecosystem", Unknown Journal or Publisher
6Nwaiwu, N.E.; Onu, C.A.. (2024, March), "Effect of storage on the proximate composition of Moringa oleifera seed used in water purification", Unknown Journal or Publisher
7H. Nwankwo,N.E. Nwaiwu, J.T. Nwabanne. (2022, January), "Design and Laboratory modelling of Waste Stabilization Pond for Abattoir Wastewater Treatment", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research
8Adibeli OJ, Nwaiwu NE. (2021, March), "Effect of storage conditions on physicochemical parameters of rain water", Unknown Journal or Publisher
9Nwaiwu, N.E.; Onu, C.A. and Okafor, C.S.. (2021, February), "Efficiency of protein extract from stored Moringa oleifera seed in modifying the physicochemical properties of water", Unknown Journal or Publisher
10Nwaiwu, N.E.; Onu, C.A. and Okafor, C.S.. (2020, January), "Effect of storage conditions on coagulation properties of Moringa Oleifera seed", International Journal of Applied Science, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 52-63
11Nwaiwu, N.E.; Onu, C.A. and Okafor, C.S.. (2020, August), "A novel procedure for selecting optimum dosage and coagulant activity of protein extract from stored Moringa oleifera seed", American journal of Engineering Research
12Idiok U.T. and Nwaiwu N. E. (2020, March), "Investigating the antimicrobial and coagulation properties of Chrysophyllum albidum seeds", International Journal of Environmental Engineering.
13Idiok U.T. and Nwaiwu N. E. (2019, August), "Effect of Particle size on Turbidity Removal using Aqueous Extracts of Moringa oleifera Seed", American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 139-147
14Nwankwo, I. H., Nwaiwu, N. E., and Nwabanne, J. T.. (2019, January), "Kinetics of Nitrate Removal from Bed Column", Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International, Vol. 18, (Issue 4), pp 1-8
15Wakawa Y.M and Nwaiwu N.E. (2019, March), "Physicochemical and Bacteriological Assessment of EZU River", American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 239-244
16Adibeli J.O and Nwaiwu N.E. (2019, January), "Effect of Storage Conditions on Physicochemical Parameters of Borehole Water Parameters of Borehole Water", American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 87-98
17Nwaiwu, N.E.; Onu, C.A. and Okafor, C.S.. (2019, December), "Microbial regrowth assessment of Moringa oleifera seed protein treated water", Nigerian research journal of engineering and environmental sciences
18H. Nwankwo,N.E. Nwaiwu, J.T. Nwabanne. (2019, October), "The Dynamics of Solids Removal in Waste Stabilization Ponds", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports
19Nwankwo, I. H., Nwaiwu, N. E., and Nwabanne, J. T. (2018, July), "Production And Characterization Of Activated Carbon From Animal Bone", American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 335-341
20Okoro B U and Nwaiwu N E. (2017, November), "COD and Nutrient Removal Kinetics of Piggery Wastewater in Nigeria", Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, Vol. 16, (Issue 5), pp 1-9
21Okoro B.U., Nwaiwu N.E.. (2017, July), "Optimisation of Waste Stabilisation Pond Performance for Piggery Waste Treatment Using Response Surface Methodology", Environmental Research, Engineering and Management
22Anifowoshe F. A and Nwaiwu N. E.. (2016, October), "The Use of Coconut Fibre Ash as a Partial Replacement for Cement", British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, Vol. 17, (Issue 5), pp 1-11
23Okoro B U and Nwaiwu N E. (2016, March), "Application of Statistical Techniques for Examination of Piggery Wastewater in Nigeria", Advances in Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 1-9
24Okoro B U and Nwaiwu N E. (2016, March), "Organic Matter Removal from Piggery Wastewater in Waste Stabilisation Pond in Nigeria", Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 63-71
25Nwajuaku II,Ekenta OE, Nwaiwu NE. (2015, January), "Analytical study and performance evaluation of lab-scale grey water treatment plant", European Scientific Journal
26Nwaiwu NE,Zalkiful MI,Raufu IA. (2012, January), "Seeking an alternative antibacterial and coagulation agent for household water treatment", Journal of Applied Phytotechnology in Environmental Sanitation
27Nwaiwu, N.E.; Mshelia F,Raufu IA. (2012, January), "Antimicrobial activities of crude extracts of Moringa oleifera, Hibiscus sabdariffa and Hibiscus esculentus seeds against some enterobacteria", Journal of Applied Phytotechnology in Environmental Sanitation
28Nwaiwu NE, Ibrahim WI, Raufu IA. (2012, February), "Antiseptic and coagulation properties of Moringa oleifera seeds from North East of Nigeria", Journal of Applied Phytotechnology in Environmental Sanitation
29Nwaiwu, N.E. and Bello, A.A.. (2011, June), "Effect of Moringa oleifera – alum ratios on surface water treatment in North East Nigeria", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 6), pp 505-512
30Nwaiwu NE,lingmu B. (2011, September), "Studies on the effect of settling time on coliform reduction using Moringa oleifera seed powder", Journal of Applied Sciences in Environmental Sanitation
31Nwaiwu NE,Agwoko M,Gujbawu B. (2009, February), "Subsurface contamination in the vadose zone by leachate at four open dumps in Maiduguri,North East Nigeria", Global journal of pure And applied Sciences
32Nwaiwu NE, Okuofu CA. (2007, March), "Construction of ferrocement structures from reused tyre mesh", Nigerian Journal of Engineering Management
33Nwaiwu NE, Okuofu CA. (2007, June), "Personal hygiene and sanitation practices in rural communities of Borno State, Nigeria", Journal of Health, Education and Sports Science
34Nwaiwu NE, Anelo OB. (2006, December), "Quantitative estimation of bacterial content of stored domestic water in Maiduguri,Borno State", Nigerian Journal of Industrial and Systems Studies
35Nwaiwu NE, Okuofu CA. (2006, December), "Knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) study of water supply, sanitation and hygiene in mother clubs and members in Biu local government area, Nigeria.International Journal of Science and Technological research", International Journal of Science and Technological research
36Nwaiwu NE,Dami F. (2005, April), "Using t test for water quality monitoring", Unknown Journal or Publisher
37Nwaiwu NE,Kwaghe S. (2005, March), "A predictive model for ground level particulate concentration", Nigerian Journal of Industrial and Systems Studies
38Okuofu CA, Nwaiwu NE. (2005, February), "Environmental practices in rural areas of Borno State: management of children's excreta", Standardizer of the Nigerian Academics
39Nwaiwu NE,Audu B. (2005, April), "Influencing factors in female Engineering and technical education in Ngeria", Knowledge Review
40Nwaiwu N.E.,Apagu B. (2004, November), "Fitting probability distributions to component water quality data from a treatment plant", Global journal of Environmental sciences
41Nwaiwu N.E , Olarewaju O. (2004, March), "Water supply and sanitation practices in a Peri urban area", The Nigerian Journal of Education
42Nwaiwu N.E.,Maulud M. (2004, June), "Physicochemical characteristics of commercially supplied water in Maiduguri", Journal of Life and environmental sciences
43Nwaiwu N.E.,Apagu B. (2004, October), "Statistical assessment of physical water quality parameters of an impounded reservoir", Unknown Journal or Publisher
44Nwaiwu N.E.. (2004, December), "Screening temperature data for environmental applications", Compendium of Engineering monographs
45Nwaiwu NE ,Okuofu CA. (2004, December), "Environmental health needs among rural dwellers in Borno State of North Eastern Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher
46Nwaiwu NE, Kwaghe S. (2004, November), "Modelling of ground level particulate concentration from an industrial chimney", Unknown Journal or Publisher
47Nwaiwu NE, Olarewaju O. (2004, November), "Evidence of health risk in stored domestic water in Maiduguri, Northeast Nigeria", Global journal of Environmental sciences
48Nwaiwu, N.E.; Olarewaju O. (2003, November), "Detection of faecal coliform in stored domestic water in Northeast Nigeria:The case of Maiduguri in perspective", African journal of Environmental studies
49Nwaiwu, N.E.; Gujbawu H. (2003, November), "Public water supplies and waterborne disease occurrence in northern Nigeria:the case of Maiduguri metropolis", African journal of Environmental studies
Conference Papers
1Nwaiwu NE, Mshelia F. (2011, August), "Flocculation potentials of dried Hibiscus esculentus and Hibiscus sabdariffa seeds crude extracts",

Academic Leadership Qualities

Accreditation Panel Memberships
1CHAIRMAN, "ACCREDITATION OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES :NOMINATION TO SERVE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE AD-HOC ACCREDITATION PANEL" (April, 2021)
Contributions to the University/Society
1VICE CHAIRMAN, "STUDENTS' DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE,NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY,AWKA" (November, 2019 to March, 2023)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "COUNCIL FOR THE REGULATION OF ENGINEERING IN NIGERIA" - R27,308 (member since 2016), https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=coren+portal

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"1st South East Regional Water Conference", (National Water Resources Capacity Building Network SouthEast), 18th August, 2021 to 20th August, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University ,Awka,Anambra State
2"4. 2014 UNIZIK Faculty of Engineering National Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Development.", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State,), 19th March, 2014 to 20th March, 2014; Awka
3"3. 2012 UNIZIK Faculty of Engineering National Conference on Infrastructural Development and Maintenance in the Nigerian Environment.", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State,), 27th August, 2012 to 28th August, 2012; Awka
Workshops
1"COREN OBE regional train the trainers workshop for implementation in the Universities.", (8. COREN Regional Workshop on Implementation of outcome-based education (obe) in Engineering programmes in Nigerian Universities.), 16th November, 2021 to 20th November, 2021; Enugu
2"11. 2018 Postgraduate Research Workshop on Deepening Research Competence for effective", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University School of Postgraduate Studies,Awka), 8th October, 2018 to 19th October, 2018; Awka
3"2. Workshop on Teaching and Research Methods.", (University of Maiduguri), 3rd September, 2002 to 5th September, 2002; Maiduguri
4"1. Workshop on Microcomputer Applications (in Environmental Sciences),", (University of Maiduguri – Silsoe College (England) Linkage.), 29th November, 1993 to 10th December, 1993; Maiduguri