Dr. Ugochukwu Victor Nwoke
Dr. Ugochukwu Victor Nwoke is a LECTURER I in METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Metallurgical And Materials Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Enugu State University University of Science and Technology. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2025) November, 2017 to November, 2025 Ph.D Metalliurgical And Materials Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikwe University University. (Master Degree, July, 2012) November, 2009 to July, 2012 MEng Physical Metallurgy |
| 3 | Enugu State University of Science and Technology. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2007) September, 2002 to September, 2007 B.Eng Metallurgical And Materials Engineering |
| 4 | College of the Immaculate Conception (C.I.C) Enugu. (SSCE, October, 2001) September, 1996 to July, 2001 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Committee on Grants, Scholarships and International Linkages, Deapartment of Metallugical and materials Engineering October, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Cordinator International/Industrial collaboration, Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering December, 2024 to October, 2025 |
| 3 | SIWES Cordinator, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department October, 2017 to August, 2018 |
| 4 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2017 to Present |
| 5 | Examination officer, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2015 to October, 2016 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2014 to October, 2017 |
| 7 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University June, 2013 to October, 2014 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chidume Nwambu1* , Chilee Ekwedigwe Ngozi Okelekwe, Victor Nwoke and Charles Nwankwo. (2026, June), "Eco-Friendly Industrial Biofuel Oven From Locally Sourced Renewable Agricultural Waste", Journal of Civil engineering and environmental Science |
| 2 | CN Nwambu, B Okoro, CM Ekwedigwe, V Nwoke, SMO Obiorah. (2026, April), "Mechanical Properties Enhancement of Concrete Sand Bulking using Egg Shell Ash Particulates", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 3 | Ifeoma Agatha Ijomah, Victor Ugochukwu Nwoke, Franklin Amechi Anene, Patrick Sunday Aguh, Cynthia Chikodi Daniel-Mkpume. (2020, April), "Diffusion and electrotransport of carbon in γ-phase iron-nickel alloys", International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 4 | Nwoke V.U.*;1Nnuka E.E.;1Nwankwo N.E.; and 1Ijomah A.I. (2019, March), "Effect of Mg Addition on the Mechanical and Microstructural Properties of Al-6.58wt%Si Alloy for Automobile Applications", International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering & Technology (IJSRET) |
| 5 | Franklin Amaechi Anene, Nkem Emelike Nwankwo, Victor Ugochukwu Nwoke. (2019, July), "Effect of dopant and heat treatment on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Nickel-Aluminum bronze.", Metallurgical and Materials Engineering |
| 6 | Adzor S.A1*, Nwoke V.U2 and Akaluzia R.O3. (2016, May), "INVESTIGATION OF THE SUITABILITY OF PERIWINKLE SNAIL SHELLS AS CARBURIZING MATERIAL FOR THE SURFACE HARDNESS IMPROVEMENT OF LOW CARBON STEEL", European Journal of Materials Science |
| 7 | FA Anene, NE Nwankwo, VU Nwoke. (2016, June), "STATISTICAL OPTIMIZATION OF THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF HEAT TREATED ALUMINUM BRONZE (CU-10% AL) USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY.", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 1 |
| 8 | C. I. Nwoye1,*, S. O. Nwakpa1, V. U. Nwoke1, D. D. Abubakar1,2, C. C. Nwangwu1, I. Obuekwe1,3. (2015, June), "Functional Influence Evaluation of Copper Addition and Pb-Sb-Cu Alloy Melting Temperature on the Alloy Electrical Conductivity", International Journal of Materials Lifetimec |
| 9 | NE Nwankwo, VU Nwoke, EE Nnuka. (2015, March), "Effect of Ni-additions on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Fe-based chill-cast Al-Si alloys for production of pistons for automobile engine applications", International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering Technology |
| 10 | FA Anene, VU Nwoke, SMO Obiorah. (2015, June), "Effect of ageing time and temperature on the mechanical properties of aluminum bronze alloy", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development |
| 11 | FA Anene, VU Nwoke, FC Okoyeh. (2015, June), "Influence of Ageing Heat Treatment on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Aluminum Bronze Alloy (Cu-10% Al)", Internat ional Journal of Mult idisciplinary Research and Dev elo pment |
| 12 | VU Nwoke, EE Nnuka, JU Odo, SMO Obiorah. (2014, April), "Effect of process variables on the mechanical properties of surface hardened mild steel quenched in different media", International journal of scientific & technology research |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | JU Odo, VU Nwoke. (2019, February), "Effect of core diameter on the compressive strength and porosity of itakpe iron ore pellets", |
| 2 | VU Nwoke, SMO Obiorah, JU Odo. (2018, October), "Dephosphorization of Nigerian Agbaja Iron Ore by Hydrometallurgical Method", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Development of Al-Si Alloys for automobile Application" (April, 2017 to June, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Metallurgy and Engineering materials" (May, 2026) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Investigation of Surface Finish on Orthogonally Machined Heat-Treated Nodular Cast Iron" (January, 2026 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "ASUU NAU Building Committee" (June, 2016 to August, 2018) |
| 2 | Liason officer, "MME Departmental ASUU Liason officer" (February, 2016 to September, 2018) |
| 3 | Collation Officer, "Indepenedent National Electoral Commision (INEC)" (March, 2015 to March, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R75690 (member since 2024), https://coren.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "International Association of Engineers" - 215059 (member since 2018), https://www.iaeng.org/membership.html |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers" - 027073 (member since 2014), https://nse.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "world Congress on Engineering and Computer Science", (IAENG), 23rd October, 2018 to 25th October, 2018; University of Califonia at Berkeley |
| 2 | "Materials Science and Technology 2014 Conference Pittsburgh, PA, USA", (The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society USA), 12th October, 2014 to 16th October, 2014; David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, PA |
| 3 | "National Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Development, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.", (Faculty of Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; UNIZIK |