Dr. Ikenna Micheal Onuorah
Dr. Ikenna Micheal Onuorah is a LECTURER II in ARCHITECTURE Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Arc. Ikenna Michael Onuorah.
I was employed to work with physical planning unit as Architect II on may 8th, 2017. I was properly placed to Architect 1 and later promoted to the rank of Senior Architect on Contis 09 with effect from October 1st, 2020.
currently I was converted to work as Lecturer with the Department of Architecture Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
Personal Information
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Address: | Architecture, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ARCHITECTURE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2023) November, 2014 to July, 2023 PhD Architecture Architetcure |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, August, 2013) August, 2011 to August, 2013 MSc Architecture Architetcure |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2011) July, 2007 to July, 2011 BSc Architecture Architetcure |
| 4 | Marist Comprehensive College Nteje. (SSCE, June, 2007) September, 2001 to June, 2007 WASSCE Senior Secondary School Certificate |
| 5 | National Primary School Nteje. (FSLC, February, 2003) June, 1995 to June, 2001 FSLC Primary School |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Nigerian Institute of Architects Admissions Committee March, 2024 to November, 2025 |
| 2 | Member representing Anambra State, Nigerian Institute of Architects National Executive Council November, 2023 to November, 2025 |
| 3 | Chairman Anambra state chapter, Nigerian Institute of Architects November, 2023 to November, 2026 |
| 4 | DEPARTMENTAL REPRESENTATIVE QUALITY ASSURANCE WORKING COMMITTEE, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 5 | STUDIO 200 CLASS ADVISER, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka August, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Architect I, Physical Planning Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2020 to May, 2021 |
| 7 | Senior Architect, Physical Planning Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2020 to May, 2021 |
| 8 | Lecturer, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2020 to May, 2021 |
| 9 | QUALITY ASSURANCE WORKING COMMITTEE, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2019 to November, 2022 |
| 10 | Architect II, Physical Planning Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2017 to May, 2020 |
| 11 | Manager/ Resident Architect, Dwellins International Limited, 12Polyemenike street by Ago palace way Okota Lagos, Lagos State November, 2016 to May, 2017 |
| 12 | Deputy Manager/ Principal Architect, Dwellins International Limited, 12Polyemenike street by Ago palace way Okota Lagos, Lagos State November, 2014 to November, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Anaebo, JohnPaul; Agbonome, Peter; Agu, Arinze; Barnaby, Jude; Nwanegbo, Godson Taylor; Igwegbe, Uzodimma; Barnaby, Jude & Onuorah, Ikenna M.. (2023, July), "Exploring the Use Of Landscape To Enhance Social Interactions Among The Inmates Of Centres For Destitute Children", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 14 - 22 |
| 2 | Nze, Christian Onyekachukwu; Barnaby, Jude; Ezeuko, Franklin Chiebuka; Akametalu, Christian; Onuorah, Ikenna M.. (2023, July), "Reduction Of Energy Cost In A Three Star Hotel In Awka Through The Use Of Air Sealing Materials And Construction Techniques", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 122 - 128 |
| 3 | Agwuka Ugochukwu Stanley; Jude Barnaby; Onuorah I.M. & Onwuliri Nkonye Chiamaka.. (2023, July), "Inadequacies in Fish Farming system in Southeast Nigeria: A Hindrance to Agricultural productivity Enhancement", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 133 - 140 |
| 4 | Obu Chuka, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I. M., Mbah P. U., Okafor C. C., Kikanme E. I., Aniako C. U.. (2023, June), "New Urbanism and the Challenges of the Onitsha Urban Sprawl: The Case of Onitsha Sky City", World Journal of Innovation And Modern Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 53-66 |
| 5 | Umeh Nnamdi Kanayao, Agwu Kelechi Destiny, Aniakor Ugochi Chizorom, Onuorah Ikenna Michael. (2023, July), "Ikogosi Warm Spring: History, Regional Development, and Community Engagement in Natural Heritage Conservation", International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management (IJGEM), Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 19-35 |
| 6 | Okeke Gideon, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I. M., Mbah P. U., Okafor C. C., Kikanme E. I.. (2023, May), "NATURAL LIGHTING AND THE ARCHITECTURE OF AN INDOOR SWIMMING POOL AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 141 - 153 |
| 7 | Obu Chuka, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I. M., Mbah P. U., Okafor C. C., Kikanme E. I., Aniako C. U.. (2023, May), "ONITSHA, ANAMBRA STATE URBANIZATION AND THE HOUSING CHALLENGES: THE CAGE OF POOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ONITSHA URBAN DEVELOPMENT LAWS", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 115 - 129 |
| 8 | Ezenwa Chukwudi, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I.M., Kikanme E.I., Mbah P.U., Okafor C.C.. (2023, July), "Nri People and the Challenges of Preserving the Igbo Custom and Tradition: the case of Establishing an Igbo Traditional Centre", Research Journal of Humanities and Cultural Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 23 - 29 |
| 9 | Kolawale Olawale, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I.M., Kikanme E.I., Mbah P.U., Okafor C.C., Aniakor C.U.. (2023, June), "Corruption and Political Interference, the Factors Negatively Impacting the Architecture and Services in Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area Headquarter, Ekiti State Nigeria", Journal of Political Science and Leadership Research, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 1 - 10 |
| 10 | Nwankwo Ikechukwu, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I.M., Kikanme E.I.,Mbah P.U., Okafor C.C., Aniakor C.U.. (2023, June), "Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and the Challenges of Tourism Development: the case of Inappropriate Urban Development Drives", International Journal of Geography & Environmental Management, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 37 - 42 |
| 11 | Chinedu Emmanuel, Obiadi Bons N., Onuorah I. M., Mbah P. U., Okafor C. C., Kikanme E. I., Aniako C. U.. (2023, June), "THE POSITIVE INFLUENCE OF ARCHITECTURE IN AUTISM: A CASE OF NEUROLOGICAL DISORDER AND ARCHITECTURAL IMPACTS", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 18 - 24 |
| 12 | Ibenna Paul O.; Obiadi Bons N.; Onuorah I. M.; Mbah P. U.; Kikanme E. I.; Okafor C. C., & Aniako C. U.. (2023, July), "THE ARCHITECTURE OF BIOPHILIC TOURISM, AND THE POSITIVE IMPACT IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 16, (Issue 1), pp 90 - 116 |
| 13 | Anaebo Chukwuebuka M., Egbum Praise, Barnaby Jude, Igwegbe Uzodinma Onuorah, I.M. (2023, May), "USING ARCHITECTURAL STRATEGIES IN CONSERVATION OF IGBO CATTLE (EHI IGBO): A CASE STUDY OF IGBARIAM, AWKA NORTH LGA, ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 218 - 227 |
| 14 | kenna Michael Onuorah, Agbonome P.C and Bons N. Obiadi. (2023, July), "Classification of Igbo Traditional Building Finishes using Architectural Standard for Preservation of the Material Culture of a People", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 590 - 604 |
| 15 | Onwuzuligbo C.C.*, Agbonome P. C., Umeora C. O., Onuorah I. M. (2023, May), "Effect Of Type Of Nursing Station On Staff Safety In Public Tertiary Mental Health Facilities In Southeast Nigeria", International Journal of Innovative Environmental Studies Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 96 - 103 |
| 16 | Johnson, Jessica Ogechi, Onwumere, Basilia O. Ihekuna, Chinonye Prisca, Obiadi, Bons and Onuorah, I. M. (2022, March), "THE EMERGENCE OF SHOPPING MALLS AND THE NEW MARKET CULTURE IN AWKA METROPOLIS", Tropical Built Environment Journal (TBEJ), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 15-24 |
| 17 | Bons Obiadi, Ikenna Michael Onuorah, Kikanme I Emmanuel, Mbah Paschal U. and Okafor Calistus C.. (2022, October), "THE UNSYNCHRONIZED ONITSHA, NIGERIA'S MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND THE CONSEQUENCES IN THE AREA'S WATER SUPPLY: THE CASE OF WATER CONTAMINATION IN ONITSHA, NIGERIA", Irish Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 20-35 |
| 18 | Bons Obiadi, Ikenna Michael Onuorah, Kikanme I Emmanuel, Mbah Paschal U. and Okafor Calistus C.. (2022, August), "The shift in the architecture of the Nigerian cities: the case of rural to urban migration and the consequences in the Built Environment", Irish International Journal of Engineering and Scientific Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 71-90 |
| 19 | Ikenna Michael Onuorah*, and Bons N. Obiad. (2022, December), "Cost Management and Control of Building Projects in Nigeria; The Role of The Architect", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS, Vol. 6, (Issue 12), pp 393 - 397 |
| 20 | Ikenna Michael Onuorah*, Agbonome P.C. and Bons N. Obiadi. (2022, December), "A Comparative Study of Igbo Traditional Building Finishings; precolonial, colonial and post-colonial", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 99 - 107 |
| 21 | Bons Obiadi, Ikenna Michael Onuorah, Mba Paschal, Okafor Calistus and Kikanmen I Emmanuel. (2022, August), "Urban Architectural Neglect and the Politics of Abandonment: the case of the Nigerian Politics in the Built Environment must stop and government remains continuous", Irish International Journal of Engineering and Scientific Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 4) |
| 22 | Onwumere, Basilia O.; Ihekuna, Chinonye Prisca; Johnson, Jessica Ogechi; Obiadi, Bons and Onuorah I. M.. (2022, March), "FIRE OUTBREAKS IN THE SOUTHEAST NIGERIA AND INADEQUACIES IN SERVICE AND FIGHTING STATIONS", Tropical Built Environment Journal (TBEJ), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 36-44 |
| 23 | Ihekuna, Chinonye Prisca, Johnson, Jessica Ogechi; Onwumere, Basilia O.; Obiadi, Bons and Onuorah, I. M. (2022, March), "ARCHITECTURE, TOURISM AND HOUSING: OHANEZE NDIGBO YOUTH CENTRE FOR CULTURAL EDIFICATION", Tropical Built Environment Journal (TBEJ), Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 1-14 |
| 24 | MBAH P. U, OKAFOR C.C and ONUORAH I.M.. (2021, November), "SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF INTEGRATED SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING IN ANAMBRA STATE", Journal of Environmental Management and Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 57-64 |
| 25 | ONUORAH I.M., MBAH P. U., OKAFOR C.C.. (2021, November), "ENHANCING CIRCULATION AND SECURITY IN A SHOPPING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH ARCHITECTURAL MEASURES: A CASE STUDY OF THE CONGESTED ONITSHA MAIN MARKET", Journal of Environmental Management and Safety, Vol. 12, (Issue 3), pp 42-49 |
| 26 | Ikenna Stephen Ezennia, Ikenna Michael Onuorah and Patrick Chukwuemeke Uwajeh. (2021, December), "UNDERSTANDING THE INFLUENCE OF CULTURE-BASED EXPERIENCES ON URBAN HOUSING FABRIC: EXAMPLE OF THE IGBO AREA OF NIGERIA", A Journal of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Book Donation" (May, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Department of Architecture, Faculty of environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "IoT Applications towards the Implementation of Healthy Artificial Lighting in the Workplace" (February, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "IoT Applications towards the Implementation of Healthy Artificial Lighting in the Workplace" (February, 2023) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Reviewer International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovation (IJSRI)" (June, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Directorate of Quality assurance/, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka/ Faculty of environmental sciences subcommittee" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Vice Chairman, "Department of Architecture/ Faculty of Environmental Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka/ Works/ Maintenance Committee" (March, 2023) |
| 3 | Principal Architect, "Physical Planning Unit of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2021 to May, 2021) |
| 4 | 200L Staff Adviser, "Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2021) |
| 5 | Treasurer, "Nigerian Institute of Architects Anambra State Chapter" (March, 2019) |
| 6 | Treasurer, "Physical Planning Unit welfare Association of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2019 to May, 2021) |
| 7 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka/ PPU/ Quality Assurance" (November, 2019 to June, 2023) |
| 8 | Anambra State Coordinator, "Association of Nigerian Chartered Architects Anambra State Chapter" (November, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Architects" - M4242 (member since 2021), https://www.nia.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON)" - F/4294 (member since 2018), https://arconigeria.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Association of Nigerian Chartered Architects (ANCA)" - CA/95. (member since 2018), https://anca-ng.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2021 ANAMBRA ARCHITECTS CONFERENCE", (Nigerian Institute of Architect’s (NIA) Anambra state chapter), 14th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; Cihcotel Classique Hotel Awka |
| 2 | "NIA @ 60 - PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE POSSIBILITIES", (NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (NIA)), 25th November, 2020 to 28th November, 2020; Makurdi |
| 3 | "2019 Nigerian Institute of Architect’s (NIA) Anambra state chapter Architects Conference", (Nigerian Institute of Architect’s (NIA) Anambra state chapter), 17th October, 2019 to 18th October, 2019; Cihcotel Classique Hotel Awka |
| 4 | "Creative Diversity: Architecture and Enterpreneurship", (Nigerian Institute of Architect’s (NIA) Anambra state chapter), 17th October, 2019 to 18th October, 2019; Cihcotel Classique Hotel Awka |
| 5 | "2019 ARCHIBUILT EXPOSITION: DRIVING NIGERIAN ARCHITECTURE THROUGH ARCHITECTURE", (NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS (NIA)), 31st August, 2019 to 31st August, 2019; International Conference Centre Abuja |
| 6 | "A2018 RCHITECTS REGISTRATION COUNCIL (ARCON) COLLOQUIUM", (A2018 RCHITECTS REGISTRATION COUNCIL (ARCON)), 23rd May, 2018 to 26th May, 2018; Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "2018 Nigerian Institute of Architect’s (NIA) Anambra state chapter workshop.", (Nigerian Institute of Architect’s (NIA) Anambra state chapte), 18th October, 2018 to 18th October, 2018; Marble Arch Hotel Awka |
| 2 | "Research Workshop for Sciences (School of Postgraduate Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (School of Postgraduate Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 23rd January, 2018 to 26th January, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Public Procurement", (Tabriz Procurement Solution Ltd), 27th November, 2017 to 29th November, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "CGRC International Research Workshop (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, kattankulathur & Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka) 15th august, 2022: zoom", (cadright global resources), 15th August, 2022 to 15th August, 2022; zoom |
| 2 | "Research Methodology and Application of ICT in Research", (School of Postgraduate Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th October, 2017 to 19th October, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |