Dr. Chidi Kingsley Nnakwo
Dr. Chidi Kingsley Nnakwo is a SENIOR LECTURER in METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Engr. Dr. Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, a Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria. My research interest is on Alloy System Design (Physical Metallurgy), Corrosion, and High Temperature Materials Development (Nanomaterials and Biomaterials).
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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 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA. (Doctor of Philosophy, November, 2017) September, 2014 to November, 2017 Ph.D. METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
| 2 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2017) October, 2004 to July, 2009 B.Eng METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA. (Master Degree, May, 2014) September, 2011 to May, 2014 M.ENG METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING |
| 4 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL, AJAOKUTA. (SSCE, June, 2003) October, 1998 to June, 2003 SSCE |
| 5 | CENTRAL SCHOOL UMULOKPA. (FSLC, July, 1995) October, 1990 to July, 1995 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA March, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Enugu State University of Science and Technology January, 2018 to March, 2019 |
| 4 | ASSISTANT LECTURER, ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, AGBANI May, 2015 to January, 2018 |
| 5 | PHYSICS TEACHER, BRITISH SPRING COLLEGE, AWKA April, 2015 to May, 2015 |
| 6 | PHYSICS AND MATHEMATICS TEACHER, ST. RAPHAEL SECONDARY SCHOOL, AWKUZU January, 2014 to April, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chilee Ekwedigwe, Kingsley C. Nnakwo, Chidume N. Nwambu. (2023, April), "Viscoelastic properties of alkaline treated walnut shell/rice straw fiber/epoxy biocomposite", Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 9-13 |
| 2 | Kingsley C. Nnakwo, J. U. Odo, K. O. Eweka, J. S. Okafor, A. I. Ijomah, E. A. Maduka, B. C. Ugwuanyi. (2022, April), "Evaluation of the Electrical Conductivity and Mechanical Properties of Cu–3Ti–1.5Ni–0.5Si Quaternary Alloy", JOM: the journal of the minerals, metals, and materials society, Vol. 74, (Issue 5) |
| 3 | K. C. Nnakwo, F. O. Osakwe, B. C. Ugwuanyi, P. A. Oghenekowho, I. U. Okeke, E. A. Maduka. (2021, September), "Grain Characteristics, Electrical Conductivity, And Hardness Of Zn-doped Cu-3Si Alloys System", SN Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 11), pp 1-10 |
| 4 | Kingsley C. Nnakwo, Christopher N. Mbah, Sabina N. Ude. (2020, July), "Influence Of Chemical Composition On The Conductivity And On Some Mechanical Properties Of Mg-doped Cu-Si Alloy", Journal of King Saud University–Engineering Science, Vol. 32, (Issue 5), pp 287-292 |
| 5 | Christopher Nwankwo Mbah, Cynthia Chinyere Onah, Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo. (2020, March), "Effectiveness Of Irvingia Wombolu Extract On Corrosion Inhibition Of Mild Steel In Hydrochloric Acid Solution", Engineering Research Express., Vol. 2, (Issue 1) |
| 6 | Kingsley C. Nnakwo, Christopher N. Mbah, and Eugene E. Nnuka. (2019, October), "Influence Of Trace Additions Of Titanium On Grain Characteristics, Conductivity And Mechanical Properties Of Copper-silicon-titanium Alloys", Heliyon, Vol. 5, (Issue 10) |
| 7 | J. U. Odo, G. N. Ugwu, K. C. Nnakwo, J. N. Chukwuma. (2019, November), "Foundry Industry-a Vital Tool Of Wealth Creation Through Materials Utilization", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 47-53 |
| 8 | Kingsley C. Nnakwo, Felix E. Amadi, and Christopher N. Mbah. (2019, July), "Influence Of Heat Treatment Regimes On Crystalline Phase Formation And Physical Properties Of Li2O-SiO2-Al2O3 Glass System", Materials Research Express, Vol. 6 |
| 9 | S. A. Adzor, E. E. Nnuka, and K. C. Nnakwo. (2019, June), "Effect Of Welding Consumable On Mechanical Properties Of Micro-alloyed Steel Weldment", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology., Vol. 4, (Issue 6), pp 419-425 |
| 10 | Robert A. Onwumere, Kingsley C. Nnakwo and Boniface A. Okorie. (2019, April), "Effect Of Alkaline Treatment On Mechanical And Thermal Properties Of Coconut Shell Particulates Reinforced Epoxy Composite", American Journal of Chemistry and Materials Science (ajcms)., Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 10-14 |
| 11 | Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo. (2019, October), "Effect Of Tungsten Content On The Structure, Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Silicon Bronze (Cu-3 Wt% Si)", Journal of King Saud University-Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 4), pp 844-848 |
| 12 | Kingsley C Nnakwo, Christopher N Mbah, Cynthia C Daniel-Mkpume. (2019, October), "Investigation Of The Structural Sensitive Behavior Of Cu-3Si-xMn Ternary Alloys", Journal of King Saud University-Science, Vol. 31, (Issue 4), pp 1056-1063 |
| 13 | CC Daniel-Mkpume, EG Okonkwo, VS Aigbodion, PO Offor, KC Nnakwo. (2019, April), "Silica Sand Modified Aluminium Composite: An Empirical Study Of The Physical, Mechanical And Morphological Properties", Materials Research Express, Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 076539 |
| 14 | Cynthia Chinyere Onah, Christopher Nwankwo Mbah, Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo. (2019, April), "Inhibitive Characteristics Of Irvingia Gabonensis Extract On Mild Steel Corrosion In Hydrochloric Acid", American Journal of Chemistry and Materials Science (ajcms), Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 15-20 |
| 15 | KC Nnakwo, EE Nnuka. (2018, March), "Correlation Of The Structure, Mechanical And Physical Properties Of Cu3wt% Si-xwt% Sn Silicon Bronze", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, pp 83-91 |
| 16 | Nnakwo K. C., Okeke I. U. and Nnuka E. E.. (2017, July), "Effect Of Zinc Content On The Structure And Mechanical Properties Of Silicon Bronze", International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 179-183 |
| 17 | Emeruwa O. E., Nnakwo K. C. and Atuanya C. U.. (2017, July), "Investigative Study Of The Structure And Mechanical Behaviour Of Horse Eye Bean Seed Shell Ash Reinforced Aluminium Alloy Matrix Composite", International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 8-13 |
| 18 | Odinachi C. C., Nnakwo K. C., Nwoke V. I. and Nnuka E. E.. (2017, July), "Effect Of Soaking Time And Quenching Media On The Structure And Mechanical Properties Of Al-5.6wt%Zn-2.5wt%Mg Alloy", International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1-7 |
| 19 | Obi C. A., Nnuka E. E. and Nnakwo K. C.. (2017, March), "Effect Of Soaking Time And Quenching Media On The Structure And Mechanical Properties Of Aluminium Bronze (Cu-10%wt.Al)", International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 311-317 |
| 20 | KC Nnakwo, IU Okeke, EE Nnuka. (2017, August), "Structural Modification And Mechanical Properties Of Cu-3wt% Si-xwt% Sn Alloy", International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 184-187 |
| 21 | Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo, Charles Amamchukwu Obi, Jerome Ugwu Odo. (2017, October), "Effect Of Heat Treatment Parameters On The Structure And Mechanical Properties Of Aluminium Bronze (Cu-10wt% Al)", American Journal of Materials Science and Application, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 16-24 |
| 22 | Nwigbo S. C, Nnakwo N. C. and Nnakwo K. C.. (2016, September), "Effect Of Fiber Content On The Physio-mechanical Properties Of Irvingia Gabonensis Shell Fiber Reinforced Polyester Composite", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 10), pp 107-111 |
| 23 | Odo J. U., Nnakwo K.C., Obiorah S.M.O., Mbah C.N., Nwoye C. I. and Ifejika A.C.. (2015, November), "Effect Of Iron Removal On The Structure And Mechanical Properties Of Aluminium-silicon Alloys", International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 6), pp 555-562 |
| 24 | Nnakwo K.C., Nnuka E.E., Odo J.U., Obiorah S.M. and Oghenekowho P.A.. (2014, August), "Effect Of Magnesium And Manganese On The Secondary Phase And Mechanical Properties Of Aluminium-4%copper Alloy", International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 1267-1276 |
| 25 | Nwoye C.I., Agbo A.O., Nnakwo K.C., Ameh E.M. and Nwogbu C.C. (2013, December), "Reliability Level Of Methane Gas Production Dependence On Organic Loading Rate And Hydraulic Retention Time During Biodegradation Of Fruit Wastes", Journal of Environmental Bioremediation and Biodegradation, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 66-72 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo. (2014, May), "Effect Of Micro-alloying On The Structure And Mechanical Properties Of Aluminium-4%copper Alloy". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo. (2017, November), "Effect Of Dopants And Heat Treatment Parameters On The Structure, Physical And Mechanical Properties Of Silicon Bronze". |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Kingsley Chidi Nnakwo. (2009, July), "Effect Of Heat Treatment On The Structure And Mechanical Properties Of Aluminium-4%copper Alloy". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nnakwo K.C., Odo J.U. and Nnuka E.E.. (2013, September), "Impact Of Iron And Steel Industries On Economic Development", |
| 2 | Odo J.U., Nnakwo K. C., Nwoye C.I. and Nnuka E.E.. (2012, May), "Effect Of Precipitation Hardening On The Structure And Mechanical Property Of Aluminium - Copper Alloy", |
| 3 | Nnakwo K.C., Odo J.U. and Nwoye C.I.. (2012, July), "Blast Furnace Waste-good Source Of Materials For Construction Industries And Energy Generation", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "MICROSTRUCTURE EVOLUTION, MECHANICAL, AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF Cu-Si-Ni-W QUARTENERY ALLOYS SYSTEM" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by OBIEKWE CHARLES IFEANYICHUKWU, 202025004P |
| 2 | "EFFECTS OF THERMOMECHANICAL TREATMENT ON STRUCTURE, MECHANICAL, AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF Cu-Nb-Si-Ni quaternary alloys system" (2021). Ongoing Masters project by OKAFOR CHINEDU CORNELIUS, 202025002F |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Correlation between Jc enhancement and phase homogeneity in Sn-Ge co-doped Nb3Al superconducting wires" (November, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Physical aging-induced embrittlement of PLA/PBAT blends probed by tensile test and AFM nanomechanical mapping" (November, 2022) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "An antibacterial coaxial electrospun polylactic acid/silk fibroin loaded with nano-ZnO and Voltaren" (October, 2022) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Preparation and mechanical properties of a composite by glass-forming alloy bonding aluminum oxide" (February, 2022) |
| 5 | Reviewer, "A Potential Dual-Functional Thermoelectric and Electroelectric Polymer Composite" (February, 2022) |
| 6 | Reviewer, "Effect Of Process Parameters On The Microstructure And Mechanical Properties Of Micro-alloyed Steel" (December, 2019) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Internal -Internal Examiner" (May, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Internal -External Examiner" (February, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Internal/External Examiner" (November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Committee on Welfare, "Faculty of Engineering" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Committee on Matriculation, "Faculty of Engineering" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Chairman Publication and Award Sub-Committee, "Umulokpa Academic Congress (UMAC)" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Alumni Faculty Representative, "Unizik Alumni" (February, 2022) |
| 5 | CHAIRMAN, UMAC EDUCATION COMMITTEE, "Umulokpa Academic Congress (UMAC)" (January, 2022) |
| 6 | MEMBER, "COMMITTEE ON FACULTY OF ENGINEERING BUSINESS VENTURE" (July, 2021) |
| 7 | MEMBER, "COMMITTEE ON CONVOCATION/NATIONAL ENGINEERING PROJECT EXHIBITION" (April, 2021) |
| 8 | SECRETARY, "COMMITTEE ON FACULTY OF ENGINEERING SPACE ALLOCATION" (March, 2021) |
| 9 | EXAM OFFICER, "DEPARTMENT OF METALLURGICAL AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING" (March, 2019) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Domestication and Development of Codes, Standards, and Regulations as a Panacea of Engineering Infrastructure Failures in Nigeria", (COREN), 8th August, 2022 to 8th October, 2022; International Conference Center Abuja |
| 2 | "Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 9th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Materials Development and Utilization: Catalyst For Economic Advancement", (Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSJ)), 8th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Expansion of the Energy Mix for National Economic Growth", (The Nigerian Society of Engineers), 6th December, 2021 to 10th December, 2021; International Conference Centre, Abuja |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "COUNCIL FOR THE REGULATION OF ENGINEERING ASSEMBLY", (COREN), 9th August, 2021 to 11th August, 2021; INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE (ICC), ABUJA |
| 2 | "RAW MATERIALS PROCESSING AND UTILIZATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT", (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; UNIVERSITY AUDITORIUM, UNIZIK, AWKA, NIGERIA |
| 3 | "29th Annual Conference And AGM, Timely Completion Of Nigerian Iron And Steel Projects: The Key To Rapid Industrialization", (Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS)), 30th October, 2013 to 2nd November, 2013; Ajaokuta Steel Complex |