Dr. Chinenyenwa, Nkeiruka Nweke
Dr. Chinenyenwa, Nkeiruka Nweke is a LECTURER I in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am a Chemical Engineer. I have MSc. and Ph.D in Chemical Engineering. I specialized in Environmental Pollution Control and Biomass Energy.
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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, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2021) March, 2015 to July, 2021 Ph.D Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, August, 2014) October, 2010 to May, 2014 M.Eng. Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA. (Master Degree, May, 2014) October, 2010 to March, 2014 M.ENG. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) October, 2001 to June, 2006 B.Eng. Chemical Engineering |
| 5 | Federal Government Girls' College, Abuloma, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. (SSCE, June, 2001) September, 1996 to May, 2001 SSCE Secondary Education |
| 6 | Abia State University Primary School, Aba, Abia State. (FSLC, September, 1999) September, 1990 to July, 1995 FSLC Primary Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Assistant Examinations Officer, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE August, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | SIWES COORDINATOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE February, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Departmental Librarian, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE November, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State March, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Laboratory Technologist in Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State May, 2017 to March, 2022 |
| 6 | Production Assistant, Climax Industries Limited, Onitsha August, 2013 to April, 2017 |
| 7 | National Youth Service as a Secondary School Teacher, St. John of God Secondary School, Awka October, 2007 to September, 2008 |
| 8 | Production Supervisor, Roesons Industries Limited, Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambra State January, 2005 to June, 2005 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nweke C.N., Nwokedi, I.C., Chinyelu, C.E.. (2024, February), "Bleaching of Crude Palm Oil by Activated Nise Clay: Process Kinetics, Isotherm and ThermodynamicsMODYNAMIC STUDIES", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIONS IN ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY [IJIERT], Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 55 - 71 |
| 2 | Emeka Michael Madiebo , Chigozie Francolins Uzoh, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Monday Morgan Chukwu. (2024, April), "Synthesis and characterization of Cerbera odollam (sea mango) oil-based alkyd resin as binder for surface coating paint and matrix material for reinforced polymer composites", Journal of Coatings Technology and Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 11998) |
| 3 | Nweke Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka*, Onu Chijioke Elijah and Iheanacho Chamberlain Ositadimma. (2023, January), "Kinetic and Thermodynamic Studies of Crude Palm Oil Bleaching Using Amansea Clay", Asian Journal of Applied Chemistry Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 23-42 |
| 4 | Ajemba, Regina O., Nweke Chinenyenwa N.*, Okoye Chisom C. and Nwachukwu Josiah O.. (2023, February), "Adsorption of Carotene from Crude Palm Oil by Activated Achalla Clay", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 24, (Issue 5), pp 1-17 |
| 5 | 1. Ajemba, R.O., Nweke, C.N. and John, S.U.. (2023, December), "Dynamic Modeling of Fixed-Bed Column Adsorption of Methylene Blue onto Modified Kono-Bowe (Nigerian) Clay", International Journal of Modern Developments in Engineering and Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 14-23 |
| 6 | John, S.U., Onu, C.E., Ohale, P.E., Nweke, C.N., Madiebo, E.M. and John, C.M.. (2023, August), "Mathematical and Statistical Process Modeling of Hydrochloric Acid Leaching of Iron-Oxide Impurity from Inyi Kaolin: Response Surface Methodology.", International Journal of Modern Developments in Engineering and Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 7-14 |
| 7 | Nweke, C.N., Onu, C.E., Nwabanne, J.T., Ohale, P.E., Madiebo, M.E. and Chukwu, M.M.. (2023, November), "Optimal pretreatment of plantain peel waste valorization for biogas production: Insights into neural network modeling and kinetic analysis", Heliyon, Vol. 9, (Issue 2023), pp e21995 |
| 8 | John, S.U., Igbokwe, P.K., Nwabanne, J.T., Onu, C.E., Nweke, C.N., Nwokedi, I.C., Ajali, J.J., Ejiofor, C.C.. (2023, December), "PARAMETRIC, NONLINEAR KINETIC AND THERMODYNAMIC MODELING OF PETROLEUM ETHER-BASED NEEM SEED OIL EXTRACTION PROCESS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIONS IN ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 10, (Issue 12), pp 58-71 |
| 9 | Onu, C.E., Nweke, C.N., Nwabanne, J.T.. (2022, September), "Modeling of thermo-chemical pretreatment of yam peel substrate for biogas energy production: RSM, ANN, and ANFIS comparative approach", Applied Surface Science Advances, Vol. 11, (Issue 2022), pp 100299 |
| 10 | Nweke Chinenyenwa N., Nwabanne Joseph T., Onu Chijioke E. and Ewuzie Nnamdi V.. (2022, June), "Biogas Production Kinetic Studies from Yam Peels", JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 753 - 766 |
| 11 | Nweke, Chinenyenwa N. and Ajemba, Regina O.. (2022, July), "Clay Characterization and Bleaching of Crude Palm Oil Using Acid-Activated Nibo Clay", Bioremediation Science and Technology Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 14 - 21 |
| 12 | Onu, C.E., Asadu, C.O., Ohale, P.E., Nweke, C.N., Nwokedi, I.C., Nnabundo, N.M., Onu, C.P.. (2022, December), "Adsorptive removal of bromocresol green dye using activated corn cob", JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 824 - 841 |
| 13 | Nweke Chinenyenwa N., Nwabanne Joseph T.. (2021, June), "Anaerobic Digestion Of Yam Peel For Biogas Production: A Kinetic Study", International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 275-286 |
| 14 | Nweke Chinenyenwa N., Nwabanne Joseph T.. (2020, September), "Kinetics Of Anaerobic Digestion Of Unripe Plantain Peels", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 7-17 |
| 15 | 1. Nwajuaku, I.I., Nweke, C.N. (2019, September), "Comparative Analysis Of Allium Cepa L. And White Onion As Bioindicators Of Heavy Metals In Groundwater", Iconic Research and Engineering Journals, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 96-101 |
| 16 | Nweke Chinenyenwa N., Nwabanne Joseph T., Igbokwe Philomena K.. (2015, January), "Anaerobic Digestion Treatment Of Soft Drink Wastewater", Journal of Environment and Human, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 25-35 |
| 17 | Nweke Chinenyenwa N., Nwabanne Joseph T., Igbokwe Philomena K.. (2014, September), "Kinetics Of Batch Anaerobic Digestion Of Vegetable Oil Wastewater", Open Journal of Water Pollution and Treatment, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-10 |
| 18 | Nweke Chinenyenwa N., Nwabanne Joseph T.. (2014, October), "Continuous Process Design Model Simulation For The Anaerobic Digestion Of Vegetable Oil Wastewater", American Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 209-216 |
| 19 | Nweke Chinenyenwa N., Nwabanne Joseph T., Igbokwe Philomena K.. (2014, July), "Anaerobic Digestion Of Slaughterhouse Wastewater: A Kinetic Study", Open Journal of Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 71-80 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "TETF/DR&D/UNIV/AWKA/IBR/2017/VOL.II" (August, 2018 to May, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND/IBR |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence Report" (April, 2023 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Year 4 Staff Adviser, "Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | SIWES Co-ordinator, "Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2023) |
| 3 | ADHOC FUNCTIONARY, "NATIONAL POPULATION COMMISSION" (January, 2023 to April, 2023) |
| 4 | ASSISTANT EXAMINATIONS OFFICER, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE" (August, 2023) |
| 5 | Parish CWO Secretary, "Catholic Women Organization, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ifitedunu" (September, 2022) |
| 6 | Departmental Librarian, "Chemical Engineering Department" (November, 2022) |
| 7 | Departmental Welfare Committee Member, "NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE" (April, 2021) |
| 8 | Awka Branch President, "Catholic Women Organization, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ifitedunu, Awka Branch" (September, 2018 to August, 2022) |
| 9 | Awka Branch Secretary, "Catholic Women Organization, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Ifitedunu, Awka Branch" (September, 2014 to August, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R34,992 (member since 2016), https://www.coren.gov |
| 2 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)" - 37418 (member since 2015), https://www.nse.org |
| 3 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)" - 119893 (member since 2009), https://www.nim.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Faculty of Engineering International Conference (2022); Theme: Waste in Green Economy fot Sustainable Industrial Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 9th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; University Auditorium, UNIZIK, Awka, Nigeria |
| 2 | " Faculty Of Engineering International Conference (2018); Theme: Raw Materials Processing And Utilization For Sustainable Development.", ( Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; University Auditorium, UNIZIK, Awka, Nigeria |
| 3 | " COREN 26th Engineering Assembly (2017); Theme: 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, Nigeria |
| 4 | " Faculty Of Engineering International Conference (2016); Theme: Commercializing Engineering For Diversification In A Developing Economy: Bridging Town And Gown.", ( Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 6th September, 2016 to 7th September, 2016; University Auditorium, UNIZIK, Awka, Nigeria |
| 5 | " The Nigerian Society Of Engineers Conference (2015); Theme: A-3 Day Mandatory Continuing Professional Education Course (MCPE/COPPE) For Prospective Corporate Members.", ( The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) Headquarters), 9th September, 2015 to 11th September, 2015; Cordial Hotel, Enugu |
| 6 | " Faculty Of Engineering National Conference (2014); Theme: Engineering For Sustainable Development.", ( Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 8th April, 2014 to 9th April, 2014; University Auditorium, UNIZIK, Awka, Nigeria |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "General Training Workshop on Laboratory Administration, Quality Management, Good Laboratory Practice and Safety", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State), 25th November, 2019 to 26th November, 2019; UNIZIK Multipurpose Hall, UNIZIK |