Dr. Onyemazuwa Andrew Azaka
Dr. Onyemazuwa Andrew Azaka is a SENIOR LECTURER in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Azaka, Onyemazuwa Andrew. A
lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria. Member- Council for the Regulation of Engineering
practices in Nigeria (COREN), International Association of Engineers (IAENG), and
Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMEC-E).
I hold a Bachelor of Engineering
degree (B-Eng) in Mechanical / Production Engineering in 2008 from Nnamdi
Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) degree
in Mechanical Engineering (Gas Turbine and Thermal Engineering Option) in 2013,
and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) from same University in 2019.
My primary
research areas of interest are in the mathematical modeling and numerical
simulation of fluid flow, heat and mass transfer mechanisms in engineering
systems, alternative energy production, flame dynamics and combustion
engineering, application of thermal-fluid principles to energy related
manufacturing processes, design, modelling and
simulation of mechanical systems which has resulted in 16 international
publication.
My teaching focus
are thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer, power generation, fuels
and combustion, energy technology & management, engineering design and
material selection.
I am happily
married with children.
Personal Information
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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2020) February, 2013 to December, 2019 PhD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, October, 2013) October, 2010 to April, 2013 M.Eng MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008) October, 2003 to June, 2008 B.Eng MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Consultant Engineer (O&MMS), • FOGAEC Electrophysics Technologies Nigerian Limited April, 2015 to July, 2015 |
| 2 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, LECTURER II, LECTURER I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY November, 2014 to Present |
| 3 | ASSISTANT ENGINEER, • Relentech Specialists Nigeria Limited September, 2013 to July, 2014 |
| 4 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, • Sea Trade Maritime Academy, Ellu, Delta State. February, 2013 to September, 2013 |
| 5 | Workshop Supervisor, • Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Co. Ltd. February, 2011 to June, 2011 |
| 6 | INTERN (NYSC), • ExxonMobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited March, 2009 to February, 2010 |
| 7 | INTERN (SIWES), • Ilushin Estates Limited April, 2007 to October, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chukwuneke Jeremiah Lekwuwa , Sinebe Jude Ebieladoh, Ezelue Anthony Emeka, Obika Echezona Nnaemeka,Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew and Nnakwo Kingsley Chidi. (2023, November), "Production and thermo-structural analysis of a hybridized natural fibre-based ceiling board for building applications", Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 15, (Issue 12), pp 1-20 |
| 2 | Sunday M. Ofochebe, Solomon C. Nwigbo, Samuel O. Enibe, Onyemazuwa A. Azaka & Ikenna J. Akuchi. (2023, July), "Tailoring the impact response of a spaceframe vehicle structure towards optimum crashworthiness", International Journal of Crashworthiness |
| 3 | Chibuzo N. Okoye, Paul C. Okolie, Onyemazuwa A. Azaka, Chidume N. Nwambu. (2023, September), "Tensile Behaviors of Al-Si-Mg Alloy Reinforced with Periwinkle Shell and Mangifera Indica Particulates", Novelty Journals, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 15-24 |
| 4 | Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Igboka Kingsley Ugonna, Okafor Anthony Amaechi, Odeh Calistus Princewill. (2023, February), "Design and development of a laboratory scale hydraulic arm for engineering education", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems (UJTPMS) |
| 5 | Peter Chikelu . Solomon Nwigbo . Onyemazuwa Azaka . Henry Olisakwe . Arinze Chinweze. (2022, July), "Modeling and Simulation Study for Failure Prevention of Shredder Rotor Bearing System Used for Synthetic Elastic Material Applications", Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention |
| 6 | Onyemazuwa Andrew Azaka, Happiness Ijeoma Umeobi, Echezona Nnaemeka Obika. (2022, July), "Thermophysical properties and grain size effects in Luffa Cylindrica-modified clay composites for thermal insulation", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 237, (Issue 4), pp 1168-1178 |
| 7 | Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom, Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew. (2021, March), "Design and Performance Analysis of a LCD Laboratory Lantern", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 953-959 |
| 8 | Paul Chukwulozie Okolie ,Echezona Nnaemeka Obika , Benjamin Segun Oluwadare , Onyemazuwa Andrew Azaka , Uchenna Onyebuchi Okolie. (2021, July), "Steel work design, production and analysis of a fish feed mixing machine", Heliyon |
| 9 | Pondi Pius Eddy, Nwigbo Solomon Chuka, Obende Eziekel Omeiza, Olisakwe Henry Chukwuemeka, Chikelu Okechukwu Peter and Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew. (2021, March), "Dynamic Analysis Of Fatigue Life Prediction On The Shafts Of A Modern Cassava Peeling Machine For Safe And Economic Use", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 20, (Issue 4), pp 117-130 |
| 10 | Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa, Echezona Nnaemeka Obika , Onyemazuwa Andrew Azaka and Emmanuel Chinagorom Nwadike. (2021, January), "Effect Of Filler Carbonization On Agro-waste Based Ceiling Board", Advances in Mechanical Engineering, Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 1-12 |
| 11 | Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Enibe Sammuel Ogbonna, Achebe Chinonso Hubert, Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom. (2020, March), "EXPERIMENTAL AND NUMERICAL STUDY OF CONVECTIVE HOT AIR DRYING OF CIRCULAR SHAPED CASSAVA PELLETS", International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 1-7 |
| 12 | Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom, Umeobi Ijeoma Happiness, Ezenwa Obiora Nnaemeka. (2020, June), "Design And Analysis Of A Classical Angular Acceleration Apparatus", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING,, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 9-17 |
| 13 | Nwadike, E. C; Nwabanne, J. T; Azaka O. A; Abonyi, S. E. (2020, September), "Influence Of Blanching On The Drying Characteristics Of Convective Hot Air Dried Aerial Yam", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, Vol. 4, (Issue 6) |
| 14 | Nwadike, E. C; Nwabanne, J. T; Azaka O. A; Abonyi, S. E. (2020, September), "Influence of Blanching on the Drying Characteristics of Convective Hot Air Dried Aerial Yam", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 1146-1154 |
| 15 | Jude Ezechi Dara, Christian Munachiso Odazie , Paul Chukwulozie Okolie, Andrew Onyemazuwa Azaka. (2020, June), "Design And Construction Of A Double Actuated Mechanical Speed Breaker Electricity Generator", Heliyon |
| 16 | NWADIKE EMMANUEL CHINAGOROM, OKAFOR CHRISTIAN, OBIKA ECHEZONA NNAEMEKA, AZAKA ONYEMAZUWA ANDREW. (2019, March), "STEEL WORK DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF A 2-WHEELED SCOOTER", International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 4) |
| 17 | Onyemazuwa Andrew Azaka, Samuel Ogbonna Enibe, Chinonso Hubert Achebe. (2019, December), "Determination Of Moisture Diffusivity During Drying Of Rectangular Cassava Pellets: Experimental And Modeling Study", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 56-63 |
| 18 | Happiness Ijeoma Umeobi, Onyemazuwa Andrew Azaka, Ozioma Udochukwu Akakuru, Hitler Louis. (2019, ), "Mechanical Properties Of Biodegradable Metals And Polymers: A Review", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 164-167 |
| 19 | Okolie, Paul Chukwulozie, Oluwadare, Benjamin Segun, Ezenwa, Obiora Nnaemeka, Azaka, Onyemazuwa Andrew. (2018, November), "Design And Production Of Palm Nut And Fibre Separating Machine", Advances in Research, Vol. 17, (Issue 2) |
| 20 | Alumona Louis Olisaeloka, Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew and Nwadike Emmauel Chinagorom. (2017, ), "Effective Eddy Current Braking At Low And High Vehicular Speeds – A Simulation Study", Archives of Current Research International, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 1-11 |
| 21 | Achebe Chinonso Hubert, Umeobi Happiness Ijeoma, Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew. (2016, March), "Model Development For Solar Radiation Potential In AWKA Metropolis", International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR), Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 22 | Alumona L. O., Onuegbu J. C., Agu V.N., Azaka O. A.. (2016, September), "Application Of Eddy Current Braking In Automobile Using Rotating Magnetic Field From Stationary Poly-Phase Windings", International Journal of Electrical and Telecommunication System Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 8), pp 72-78 |
| 23 | Okolie Paul Chukwulozie, Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Okoli Ndubuisi Celestine, Sinebe Jude Ebieladoh.. (2015, ), "Analysis And Forecasting Of The Production Quantity In A Manufacturing Industry Using Historical Data", The International Journal Of Engineering And Science (IJES), Vol. 4, (Issue 10) |
| 24 | Achebe C.H., Ilogebe A. B,Chukwuneke J. L., Azaka O. A., Ugwuegbu D. C.. (2015, October), "Mild Steel Corrosion Inhibition In H2SO4 Using Ethanol Extract Of Vernonia Amygdalina", The International Journal Of Engineering And Science (IJES), Vol. 4, (Issue 10) |
| 25 | Okolie Paul Chukwulozie, Obika Echezona Nnaemeka, Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Sinebe Jude Ebieladoh. (2015, December), "Steel Work Design And Analysis Of A Mobile Floor Crane", British Journal of Applied Science & Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 5) |
| 26 | Okolie Paul Chukwulozie, Chukwuneke Jeremiah Lekwuwa, Okoli Ndubuisi Celestine, Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Sinebe Jude Ebieladoh. (2015, ), "Optimization Of The Production Mixture Of Selected Raw Material For Plastic Production: A Case Study Of Louis Carter Plastic Manufacturing Industry", American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 13-25 |
| 27 | Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom, Achebe Hubert Chukwunonso, Ezeliora Chukwuemeka Daniel, Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew. (2014, September), "FTIR Analysis For Groundnut Seed Oil, Cow Tallow Oil And Castor Seed Oil For Biodiesel Production", American Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Automation, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 38-41 |
| 28 | Nwigbo Solomon C., Azaka Onyemazuwa A., Chukwuneke Jerimiah L., Nwadike Chinagorom E. (2013, August), "Establishing Allometric Relationships Using Crown Diameter For Estimating Above Ground Combustible Fuels In Southern Nigerian Mangrove Vegetations", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 43-52 |
| 29 | Azaka O. A., Nwigbo S. C., Atuanya C. U., Okolie P. C., Nwadike C. E.. (2012, July), "Estimating Wildfire Behaviour In Southern Nigerian Mangrove Vegetations", International Journal of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 12-26 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Sunday Iweriolor, Happiness Ijeoma Umeobi, Nwokeocha Tochukwu O. ,Izuchukwu Sixtus Ezenwafor. (2024, February), "Design and Development of a Clay-Metal Composite for Thermal Energy Storage", |
| 2 | Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom, Azaka Onyemazuwa Andrew, Okolie Paul Chukwulozie and Chukwuneke Jeremiah Lekuwa. (2017, April), "SURFACE RESPONSE OPTIMIZATION GCMS/FTIR ANALYSIS OF BIODIESEL PRODUCED FROM COW-TALLOW AND ITS BLEND", Academic Journal of Science |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "EVALUATION OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF PERIWINKLE AND MANIFERA INDICA SHELLS HYBRID REINFORCED AL-Si-Mg ALLOY MATERIAL BIOCOMPOSITE" (2023). Completed Masters project by NDUBUISI OKOYE CHIBUZO (2020246003F) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "TETFund Institutional Based Research (IBR) Grant" (December, 2021 to November, 2022). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund |
| 2 | Awardee: "INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH GRANT" (December, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF AN ETHANOL PRODUCTION MACHINE" (December, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | POSTGRADUATE COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING" (February, 2022) |
| 2 | SIWES COORDINATOR, "DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING" (February, 2021 to January, 2024) |
| 3 | TIME TABLE OFFICER, "DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING" (February, 2021 to February, 2023) |
| 4 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER, "NAU FEG EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE" (March, 2021) |
| 5 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER, "NAU FEG EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE" (July, 2019) |
| 6 | • Staff Adviser to 300L Students, Mechanical Engineering Department, NAU, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY" (October, 2019) |
| 7 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER, "NAU FEG EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE" (October, 2017) |
| 8 | DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARY, "DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING" (December, 2015 to March, 2019) |
| 9 | SECRETARY DEPARTMENTAL SYNERGY COMMITTEE, "DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING" (December, 2015 to March, 2019) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ECO-FRIENDLY FIBERS AND POLYMETRIC MATERIALS (EFPM)", (King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok, Thailand), 19th February, 2024 to 20th February, 2024; Bangkok, Thailand |
| 2 | "Advancing the Frontiers of Engineering Practitioners and Entrenching Professionalism for National Development", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 9th August, 2021 to 11th August, 2021; International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja |
| 3 | "Raw Materials Processing and Utilization for Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; University Auditorium, Unizik, Awka |
| 4 | "The Nigerian Built Industry: Building a Sustainable Structure with Allied Professionals", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 6th August, 2018 to 8th August, 2018; International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja |
| 5 | "Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing in Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities for a better future", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 7th August, 2017 to 9th August, 2017; International Conference Centre (ICC) Abuja |
| 6 | "Commercializing Engineering for Diversification in a Developing Economy: Bridging Town and Gown", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 6th September, 2016 to 7th September, 2016; University Auditorium, Unizik, Awka |