Ignatius Echezona Ekengwu
Ignatius Echezona Ekengwu is a LECTURER I in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My Name is Engr. Ekengwu Ignatius Echezonachukwu, a native of Nise in Awka South Local government area , Anambra State Nigeria. I hold a master and bachelor degrees in Mechanical Engineering (Design). Currently am a Lecturer II in Mechanical Engineering department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and also a Ph.D student.
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 | ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY, ULI. (Master Degree, October, 2014) August, 2011 to July, 2014 M.ENG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (DESIGN) |
| 2 | ANAMBRA STATE UNIVERSITY, ULI. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2008) August, 2003 to July, 2008 B.ENG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| 3 | ST. MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL, IFITEDUNU. (SSCE, July, 2002) September, 1996 to July, 2002 |
| 4 | CENTRAL SCHOOL, NISE. (FSLC, September, 1996) September, 1990 to July, 1996 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | LECTURER ii, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA January, 2018 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ignatius Echezona Ekengwu , Ikechukwu Geoffrey Okoli b,Obiora Clement Okafor , Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa ,Joseph Chikodili Ogu. (2025, January), "Lubricity potentials of Azadirachta indica (neem) oil and Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) oil extracts and their blends in machining of mild steel material", Heliyon |
| 2 | Anthony Chukwujekwu Okafor1 · Tobechukwu Kingsley Abor1 · Saidanvar Esanjonovich Valiev1 · Ignatius Echezona Ekengwu1 · Abiodun Saka2 · Monday U. Okoronkwo. (2024, October), "Thermal Conductivity Characterization of High Oleic Vegetable Oils Based Hybrid Nanofuids Formulated Using GnP, TiO2, MoS2, Al2O3 Nanoparticles for MQL Machining", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 3 | Christian Okafor, sunday Iweriolor,..........Ekengwu Ignatius. (2023, March), "Intelligent modelling of carbonized wood silicon dioxide filled natural rubber composite for outer shoe manufacturing", International Journal of Lightweight materials and manufacture |
| 4 | Ignatius Ekengwu,Ilechukwu Anthonia,Ochuko. (2023, July), "Design and fabrication of experiment stool for tension and compression of spring", International Journal of research publication $ Review |
| 5 | O. C. Okafor1* , I. E. Ekengwu2 , A. M. Udefi3, O. K. Osazuwa4. (2023, December), "Design and Implementation of a High-efficient Chicken Defeathering Machine for Commercial Utilization", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DARSHAN INSTITUTE ON ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES |
| 6 | I. E Ekengwu, O. C Okafor, H. C Olisakwe, U. D. (2021, January), "“Reliability Centered Optimization Of Welded Quality Assurance” Journal Of Mechanical Engineering And Automation", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 7 | I.E EKENGWU, OLISAKWE H.C. (2021, July), ""DESIGN OF INTERNAL MODEL CONTROL TUNED P.I COMPENSATOR FOR TWO-PHASE HYBRID STEPPER MOTOR.", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS |
| 8 | I.E Ekengwu, O.C Okafor, Utu Ochuko Goodluck. (2020, January), "“ An Objectives Study And Modeling Of Combustion Operation Of Bush-type Material” Scholars Journal Of Engineering And Technology.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 9 | I.E Ekengwu, O.G Uto, U.D Ogbonna. (2020, September), "“Design Of Full State Feedback Controller For Dc Motor Based Industrial Conveyor”.", Iconic Research and engineering journals. |
| 10 | I. E Ekengwu, Uto O.G, Anyanwu K.O. (2020, November), "“Corrosion Inhibition Efficiencies Of Polymeric Materials On Alloy Steel In Dilute Hydrochloric Acid And Sodium Hydroxide Solutions At Ambient Temperature”", ” journal of Engineering Science volume 7 (2) PP C27 – C32. |
| 11 | EKENGWU I.E,UTU O.G,OKAFOR C.E. (2019, July), "NANO TECHNOLOGY IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY:THE POTENTIAL OF GRAPHEN", ICONIC JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING |
| 12 | I. E Ekengwu, Utu Ochuko Goodluck. (2019, July), "“Improving The Response Performance Of Temperature Control Heat Exchanger Process”, International Journal Of Latest Technology In Engineering, Management And Applied Science (IJTEMAS) Volume VIII, ISSN 2278 – 2540.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | I. E Ekengwu, C.E Okafor. (2019, July), "“Nanotechnology In Automotive Industry, The Potential Of Graphene” Iconic Research And Engineering Journal Volume 2. ISSN 2456 – 8880.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 14 | Ekengwu Ignatius, Anyanwu Kingsley, Utu Ochuku. (2019, October), "“Verification Of Mechanical Properties Of Reinforcement Steel Bars Used In Nigerian Local Building And Construction Sites (Imo State As Case Study)”. Iconic Research And Engineering Journals. ISSN 2456 – 8880.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 15 | Ekengwu Ignatius, Okafor Obiora. (2019, November), "“Mathematical Modeling Of The Thermodynamical Functional Parameters Of A Typical Hand – Driven Reciprocating Compressor” International Journal Of Science And Technology. ISSN232 – 919x.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 16 | I.E Ekengwu, Bona Ekengwu. (2018, April), " Simulation Performance Of Antilock Braking System Under Different Drag Coefficients", International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Science, ISSN (Online) 2455 – 9024 |
| 17 | Ignatius Ekengwu, Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu; and Ifunanya M. Mobi. (2015, September), "“Investigation Of The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Quenched-Heat Affected Zones Of Mild Steel Weldments. American Academic And Scholarly Research, Journal”, Vol 7, No. 5", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 18 | C.N. Muoghalu, I.G. Ekengwu. (2014, March), "“Coal As An Alternative Source Of Power Generation In Nigeria”, ANSU Journal Of Integrated Knowledge, Vol. 3, 1Pp. 118-126.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | C.E OKAFOR,L.C KEBODI,JAYAKRISHNA KANDASAMY,MICHEAL MAY.I.E EKENGWU. (2021, December), "properties and performance index of natural fiber reinforced cross ply composites made from Dioscorea alata stem fibers". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | ifeanyichukwu onyenanu,IE Ekengwu,Ifunanya m.mobi. (2015, July), "Investigation of the microstructure and mechanical properties of quenched heat affected zones of mild steel weldment s", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | O.C Eze,O.C Okafor,I.E Ekengwu and H.C Olisakwe. "Effect of cutting fluids application on the cutting temperature and drilling time of mild steel material", (Research Work, 2022 February) |
| 2 | H.C OLISAKWE,K.K IKPAMBESE,T.D IPILAKYAA,I.E EKENGWU. "The inhibitive effect of ficus thonningii leaves extract in 1M HCL solution as corrosion inhibitors on mild steel", (Research Work, 2022 January) |
| 3 | H.C Olisakwe.I.E EKENGWU,V.I EHIRIM. "Determining the effect of carburizing on the strain hardening behavior of low carbon", (Research Work, 2022 February) |
| 4 | I.E EKENGWU,O.C OKAFOR,HC OLISAKWE,U.D OGBONNA. "Reliability centered optimization of welded quality assurance", (Research Work, 2021 October) |
| 5 | okafor obiora clement,Ekengwu ignatius echezona,utu ochuku goodluck. "An objective study and modelling of combustion operation of bush type fuel material", (Research Work, 2020 June) |
| 6 | okafor o.c and Ekengwu I.E. "Mathematical modelling of thermodynamical functional parameters of a typical hand driven reciprocating compressor", (Research Work, 2019 September) |
| 7 | EKENGWU I.E,UTU O.G. "improving the response performance of temperature of temperature control heat exchanger process", (Research Work, 2019 July) |
| 8 | I.E Ekengwu etal. "verification of mechanical properties of reinforcement steel bars used in nigeria local building and construction sites(imo state as case study)", (Research Work, 2019 October) |
| 9 | c.n muoghalu and Ekengwu I.G E. "coal as alternative source of power generation in nigeria", (Research Work, 2014 March) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "AWARD OF TETFUND INSTITUTIONAL BASED RESEARCH(IBR) GRANT" (January, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL AND MATERIAL ENGINEERING" (November, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | member, "faculty of Engineering MATRIC COMMITTEE" (June, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "NIGERIA INSTITUTE OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING" - EO0952 (member since 2024), https://nimechehq.org/ |
| 2 | Fellow Member, "NATIONAL INSTITUTION OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS ANS SCIENTISTS" - 0104 (member since 2024), https://nipes.org/ |
| 3 | Fellow Member, "THE INSTITUTION OF MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT" - FIMC.ABJ.7312.24 (member since 2024), https://imcnig.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Faculty of Engineering international conference,2022", (Faculty of ENGINEERING NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY), 9th August, 2022 to 10th August, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe conference hall |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "28TH ENGINEERING ASSEMBLY CONFERENCE, THEME: STRATEGIC ALLAINCE AMONGST ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS FOR ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES E.T.C.", (COREN), 20th August, 2019 to 21st August, 2019; INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA |
| 2 | "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018", (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| 3 | "AMERICAN ACADEMIC AND SCHOLARLY RESEARCH CENTRE, DELAWARE-U.S.A INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN BUSINESS, EDUCATION ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY", (AASRC), 21st April, 2015 to 23rd April, 2015; CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, ULI |