Dr. Joseph Ikenna Ubah

Dr. Joseph Ikenna Ubah is a SENIOR LECTURER in AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Joseph Ikenna Ubah

Staff Profile

My name is Engr. Dr.; Ubah, Joseph Ikenna. Am a native of Nnewi in Nnewi North local Government Area, Anambra State. I am married and the marriage was blessed with four Children. I studied Agricultural Engineering at Federal University of Technology Owerri and graduated with a bachelors degree in engineering(B.Eng) , second class honour (upper division). I obtained my Masters of Engineering (M.Eng) from Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering ,NAU; with specialty in Environmental Engineering. I equally obtained my doctor of philosophy (PhD) from same department at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with specialty in Environmental Engineering. Presently, I am a senior lecturer in the same department. I was the deputy director, Public Private Partnership directorate at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka from January 2024 to January 2025. I became the Director of Business Ventures and Consultancy Services from August 2024 till date.

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Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES ENGINEERING

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2020)
December, 2015 to September, 2020
PhD Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering (Environmental Engineering Option)
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, July, 2015)
July, 2013 to July, 2015
M.Eng Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering (Environmental Engineering Option)
3Federal University Of Technology Owerri, Imo State. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2012)
November, 2006 to October, 2011
B.Eng Agricultural Engineering (Soil And Water Engineering Option)

Relevant/Working Experience

1Ag. Director, Business Ventures and Consultancy Services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
March, 2026 to Present
2Coordinator, Campus Space Allocation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
December, 2025 to Present
3Director, Business Ventures and Consultancy Services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
August, 2024 to December, 2025
4Deputy Director, Public Private Partnership, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
February, 2024 to February, 2025
5Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
June, 2021 to October, 2023
6Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State
March, 2020 to February, 2022
7Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State
March, 2019 to March, 2020
8Media Consultant, Public Complaints Commission, Anambra State
July, 2018 to May, 2021
9Lecturer III , Dept. of Agricultural Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State
December, 2016 to January, 2019
10Principal Engr., Jo-luck Global Limited
February, 2015 to February, 2019

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Emmanuel C. Chukwuma, Chinenye F. Okey-Onyesolu, Daniel C. Anizoba and Joseph I. Ubah. (2021, January) Location Analysis And Application Of GIS In Site Suitability Study For Biogas Plant IntechOpen Book Series
Journal Articles
1Samson Baloguna, Toochukwu Chibueze Ogwueleka, Joseph Ikenna Ubah, Grace Willson Bala and Hamza Jakadac. (2026, May), "Assessment of geo-spatial variation of groundwater quality parameters using ArcView GIS in Kebbi State, Nigeria (Scopus indexed & Corresponding Author)", Digital Water Knowledge Application & Hydroinformatics, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 2837-5807
2J.I. Ubah , J.C. Chukwuneke , J.I. Awu , M.C. Ugochukwu , D.C. Anizoba , N.F. Onwurah and J.I. Maduegbuna. (2026, February), "EVALUATION OF THE IMPACTS OF WATER, SANITATION, AND HYGIENE (WASH) ON COVID-19 SPREAD IN NIGERIA (Lead Author)", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 61-80
3J. C. Chukwuneke, J. I. Ubah, J. I. Awu, V. A. Arazu & E. C. Chukwuma. (2026, May), "The impact of urbanization on groundwater quality and recharge using remote sensing and GIS techniques (Scopus Indexed)", Scientific Reports
4J. I. Maduegbuna, L.C. Orakwe, J.I. Ubah, D.C. Anizoba. (2026, February), "EVALUATION OF GRAVEL AS A GROWTH MEDIUM ON WATER QUALITY, FISH PERFORMANCE AND GREEN PEPPER YIELD IN A MEDIA BASED AQUAPONICS SYSTEM IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING, Vol. -1, (Issue -1), pp 116-125
5Ifeanyichukwu Helen , Orakwe, Louis.C, Ubah, Joseph I and Awu John I. (2025, June), "Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on Soil Erosion and Flooding Using Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS)", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. -5, (Issue 2), pp 2992-4391
6Ubah JI *, Tochukwu Chibueze Ogwueleka , Abba A Simon and Barnabas I Musa. (2025, August), "Impacts of Treated Wastewater on the Physico-Chemical Properties, Microbial Community and Heavy Metals Distribution in the Soils (Lead Author)", Global Journal of Ecology, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 012-022
7F. N. Archibong, L. C. Orakwe, J. I. Ubah, V. C. Okafor & S. O. Mbam. (2025, August), "Menace of waste rubber contamination in public health and environment around world of automobile industrialization: a review", International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. -22, pp 16261–16278
8Friday Nwankwo Archibong, Louis Chukwuemeka Orakwe, Joseph Ikenna Ubah, Victor Chijioke Okafor. (2024, September), "Hysteresis of polyamide 12/ethylene propylene diene monomer polymeric blends filled with nano-clay under cyclic loading: Experimental approach", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 2992-4391
9L.C. Orakwe, C.A. Egwuda and J.I. Ubah. (2024, March), "Regression Modelling of Flood Episodes in Ogbaru, Anambra State (Scopus Indexed & Corresponding Author", ASM Sc. J, Vol. 19
10JI Ubah, LC Orakwe, ICE Umeghalu, KN Ogbu and EC Chukwuma (2024). (2024, October), "Water Quality Modeling of Wastewater Discharges for Prediction of Sediment Transport and Deposition in Surface Water. (Lead Author)", Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 073-078
11J. I. Maduegbuna, L. C. Orakwe, E.C. Nwanna, J.I. Ubah, D.C. Anizoba, C.P. Nwachukwu, I.C.E Umeghalu. (2024, June), "Determination of climatic factors with the greatest impact on cassava production in Anambra state", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 764-776
12Emmanuel C Chukwuma, Jeremiah L Chukwuneke, Joseph I Uba, Joy N Chukwuma. (2023, June), "Economic and environmental impact assessment of rainwater harvesting system for a small scale residential area in a typical rural setting", DISCOVERY, Vol. 59, (Issue 330), pp 2278–5450
13E. C. Chukwuma, O. A. Nwoke, R. P. Haining, J. I. Ubah. (2023, June), "Advances in the Application of Geospatial Technology in the Mitigation of COVID-19 Pandemic (Scopus indexed)", Springer
14Egbufor U.C., Orakwe L.C., Chukwuezie O.C, Ubah J.I., Nwachukwu C.P.. (2022, June), "Optimization of Okra yield under varying agronomic practices 9Corresponding Author)", JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 688 - 698
15L.C Orakwe , K.N Ogbu , J.I Ubah , C.P Nwachukwu , R.C Akamonye and U.P Okoro. (2022, July), "Determination of Hydraulic Roughness Coefficients of Some Vegetated Species in Awka, Nigeria (Scopus indexed)", ASM Science Journal
16ICE Umeghalu*, CP Nwachukwu, CO Umobi, JI Ubah and OF Anonye. (2022, April), "AGRICULTURAL LAND CLEARING IS IMPERATIVE FOR A SUCCESSFUL AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION PROGRAM IN NIGERIA", Agrobiological Records, Vol. 10, pp 42-50
17E. C. Chukwuma, J. O. Ojediran, D. C. Anizoba, J. I. Ubah, C. P. Nwachukwu. (2021, August), "Geospatially Based Analysis And Economic Feasibility Evaluation Of Waste ToAparicio, J., and Li, Z. (2016). Water quality modeling in the dead end sections of drinking water distribution networks. Water Research, 89, 212–225 EAparicio, J., and Li, Z. (2016). Water quality modeling in the dead end sections of drinking water distribution networks. Water Research, 89, 212–225 (Scopus Indexed)nergy Facilities: A Case Study Of Local Government Areas Of Anambra State Of Nigeria", Biomass Conversion and Bio-refinery (Springer journal)
18Ubah J.I., Orakwe L.C., Okoye N.M. and Ogbu K.N.. (2021, June), "River Sediment Transport Modeling of Ele River using Computational Fluid Dynamics Model of COMSOL Multiphysics Program. (Lead Author & Scopus Indexed)", ASM Science Journal, Vol. -16
19C. D. Okpala, J. I. Igbokwe, C. O. Nwajinka, E. C. Igbokwe and J. I. Ubah. (2021, April), "Gis-Based Multi Criteria Model for Location of Rice Aggregation Centers in Anambra State", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 20, (Issue 7), pp 103-116
20Ubah J. I, Orakwe L.C, Awu J.I, Chukwuma E.C, Okpala C.D. (2021),. (2021, June), "Modeling and Forecasting of Total Dissolved Solids for Irrigation Water Quality Assessment (Lead Author)", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 348-365
21Chukwuma Emmanue lChukwuma Chris Okonkwo, J.O. Ojediran, D.C. Anizoba, Ubah J.I.,C.P. Nwachukwu. (2021, September), "A GIS based flood vulnerability modelling of Anambra State using an integrated IVFRN-DEMATEL-ANP model (Scopus indexed)", Heliyon
22Tochukwu Chibueze Ogwueleka,C.I. Ofeoshi, J.I.Ubah. (2021, December), "Application of bio-drying technique for effective moisture reduction and disposal of sewage sludge in the framework of water-energy nexus (Corresponding Author)", Energy Nexus, Vol. -4
23J. I. Ubah, L. C. Orakwe, K. N. Ogbu, J. I. Awu, I. E. Ahaneku & E. C. Chukwuma. (2021, December), "Forecasting water quality parameters using artificial neural network for irrigation purposes (Lead Author & Scopus indexed)", Scientific Reports, Vol. -4, pp 24438
24Ogbu, K.N., Ndulue, E.L., Ahaneku, I.E. and Ubah, J.I.. (2020, June), "Evaluation Of The Impact Of Climate Change On Streamflow Using SWAT Model(SCOPUS Indexed)", ASM Science Journal, Vol. 13
25Chukwuma E.C. , Chukwuma G.O. , Uba J.I. , Orakwe L.C. and Ogbu K.N, (2016. (2016, May), "Irrigation Water Quality Index Assessment Of Ele River In Parts Of Anambra State Of Nigeria", Archives of Current Research International
26Ekanem K.V, Chukwuma G.O and Ubah J.I. (2016, February), "Determination Of The Physico-Chemical Characteristics Of Effluent Discharged From Karu Abattoir", International Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2)
27E. C. Chukwuma , J. I. Uba , L. C. Orakwe and K. N. Ogbu,( 2015).. (2015, August), "Assessment Of Environmental Pollution Of Ele River In Nnewi Of Anambra State Of Nigeria Using Water Quality Index Model", Journal of Global Ecology and Environment

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Life Cycle of Decentralized and Centralized Rainwater Harvesting System in Anambra State" (2025). Completed Masters project by Onwurah Nzubechukwu Faith (2022356001FA)
2"Integrated Treatment of Organic Pollutants from Palm Kernel Oil Processing Wastewater Using Biochar and Microorganism" (2026). Completed Masters project by Ezeubajekwe Francis Kasie (2023356002FA)
3"The Comparative Analysis of Irrigation Schedules of Bell Pepper (CAPSICUM ANNUUM) yield using Regression Models and Support Vector Machine learning" (2026). Completed Masters project by Chiegboka Stella Chioma (2022356003PA)
4"Geospatial Mapping and Analysis of Surface Water Quality Parameters at River Niger, Anambra SDtate for irrigationand Drinking Purposes" (2026). Completed Masters project by Chukwudubem Chidi Hubert (2024356001FN)
Grants
1Awardee: "TETFUND Institution Based Research" (June, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND
2Awardee: "Institution Based Research (IBR)Tetfund Grant" (May, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND
3Collaborator: "Construction of Animal feed-mill factory; IT placement and employments to Engineering Students & graduates" (August, 2023). Ongoing sponsored grant by Pro-Value Humanity/ United Nigeria Airline
4Awardee: "Economics of Rainwater Harvesting and GIS Based Mitigation Measures for Erosion Prone Zones of South Eastern Region" (July, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND
Editorships
1Editor, "MODELING OF RAINFALL-RUNOFF RELATIONSHIP IN ABIA AND IMO STATE, NIGERIA" (April, 2026)
2Editor, "TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES IN POSTHARVEST HANDLING: IMPLICATIONS FOR QUALITY, SAFETY, AND LOSSES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN DEVELOPING NATIONS" (April, 2026)
3Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering" (April, 2026)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "The Effects of Various Soil Treatments on Crop Yield in Southeastern Nigeria" (May, 2025)
2Reviewer, "Involvement of Selected Arable Crop Farmers in Agro-Forestry" (June, 2023)
3Reviewer, "Erodibility Index of Soils along Ezeagu-Umulokpa Road, Enugu" (June, 2022)
Examinerships
1Chief Examiner, "Undergraduates Project Examination" (January, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed External Exam
2Examiner, "Effects of Treatment Process on thermo-mechanical Properties of Hybrid Composite Reinforced with Mangifera Shell and Cowbone Ashes as Particulate" (February, 2024 to March, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam
3Examiner, "Effects of Treatment on thermo-mechanical Properties of Hybrid Composite Reinforced with Mangifera Shell and Cowbone Ashes as Particulate" (November, 2023 to May, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam
4Examiner, "Air Quality Modelling of Abattoirs in Southeast , Nigeria" (August, 2023 to February, 2026). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
5Examiner, "Effects of Heavy Metals on Selected Topsoil at Mgbuka Obosi" (November, 2020 to May, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
6Examiner, "Modelling the Effect of Climate Change on Rice Production and Yields in Anambra State" (November, 2019 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam
7Examiner, "Wall Boundary Effects on Terminal Velocities of Spherical Balls in Quiescent Newtonian Median Cylinderical Tubes" (November, 2010 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Coordinator, "Campus Space Allocation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (December, 2025)
2Acting Director, "Business Ventures and Consultancy Services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2025)
3Chairman, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on Sanitation and Beautification" (May, 2025 to March, 2026)
4Member, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on Lecture Series" (May, 2025)
5Director, "Business Ventures and Consultancy Services, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2024 to December, 2025)
6Deputy Director, "Public Private Partnership, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2024 to February, 2024)
7RA/Ward Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2023 to March, 2023)
8Vice Chairman, "Engineering Committee on Undergraduate Students Matriculation" (June, 2023)
9Vice Chairman, "Engineering Committee on Undergraduate Students Matriculation" (June, 2023)
10Consultant on Environment, "Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State" (November, 2022)
11External Monitor, "National Examination Council (NECO)" (July, 2022 to August, 2022)
12Resource Personnel/Panelist, "IFAD Value Chain Development Programme, ,Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development" (September, 2022)
13Attracted project,IT placement and employment Opportunity to the University, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State" (December, 2022)
14Member, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (April, 2021)
15Member, "Nigeria Institution of Agricultural Engrs. National Electoral Committee" (March, 2021)
16Member, "Faculty of Engineering, Publicity Committee" (September, 2021 to March, 2023)
17Member, "Departmental Editorial Board" (June, 2021)
18Member, "Committee on Faculty Business Ventures" (July, 2021 to March, 2023)
19Member, "Committee on Effective Teaching and Quality Assurance" (March, 2021)
20Member, "University Quality Assurance Sub-Committee" (June, 2021)
21Member, Electoral Committee, "Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers" (January, 2021)
22Secretary, "ABE departmental Industrial Visit Committee" (February, 2020)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Fellow Member, "Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers" - NIWE/F/0473 (member since 2025), https://www.niwe.com.ng/about
2Full Member, "Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R62167 (member since 2021), https://coren.gov.ng/
3Full Member, "Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers" - M2289 (member since 2021), https://niae.net/1/
4Full Member, "Nigeria Society of Engineers" - 57084 (member since 2021), https://portal.nse.org.ng/
5Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)" - i. NIM/196506 (member since 2013), https://nim.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"2026 International Conference of the Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Sustainable Engineering for a Resilient Future)", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 11th February, 2026 to 12th February, 2026; ASUU NAU Secretariat, UNIZIK
2"Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) 2025 International Engineering Conference, Exhibition and Annual General Meeting (AGM)", (Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)), 1st December, 2025 to 5th December, 2025; International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan
3"The 8th Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers (NIWE) International Water Conference 2025 (Theme: Sustainable Urban Water Development and Management in Nigeria: Innovative Solutions Towards Achieving SDG 6)", (Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers), 16th September, 2025 to 18th September, 2025; College of Health Sciences Auditorium, Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University (formerly Benue State University), Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
4"COREN Assembly 2025", (Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria), 14th July, 2025 to 16th July, 2025; Thisday Dome, Central Business District , Abuja
5"The Faculty of Engineering International Conference 2024, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 6th November, 2024 to 7th November, 2024; ASUU NAU Secretariat, UNIZIK
6"2024 International Engineering Conference, Exhibition and AGM (Theme: Sustainable Engineering Solutions for food Security and Climate Change)", (Nigerian Society of Engineers), 18th June, 2024 to 22nd June, 2024; Thisday Dome, Central Business District , Abuja
7"Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development", (Faculty of Engineering International Conference,2022), 9th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
8"World Bank Group (WBG) Youth Summit 2021 (Theme: Resilient Recovery For People And Planet)", (World Bank Group), 9th June, 2021 to 10th June, 2021; ZOOM (Virtual)
9"19th World Festival Of Youths And Students, Sochi, Russia 2017", (e World Federation of Democratic Youth (WFDY) and international student organizations), 14th October, 2017 to 22nd October, 2017; Sochi, Russia
10"National Conference On Engineering For Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University
11"National Engineering Conference & Annual General Meeting (Harmony 2012)", (Nigerian Society of Engineers), 3rd December, 2012 to 7th December, 2012; Ilorin, Kwara State
12"Renewable And Alternative Energy For Sustainable National Development", (Renewal & Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria,), 16th August, 2010 to 19th August, 2010; Federal University oif Technology Owerri, Imo State
13"32nd COREN Engineering Assembly 2024 (Theme: Regulating Engineering Profession for Shared Prosperity In Nigeria)", (Council For the Regulation of Engineering in Nigera (COREN)), Thisday Dome, Central Business District , Abuja
14"32nd COREN ENGINEERING ASSEMBLY", (Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria), Thisday Dome, Central Business District , Abuja
Workshops
1"Environmental Management of Agricultural Waste", (IFAD Assisted Value Chain Development Programme, Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), 13th June, 2023 to 13th June, 2023; King David's Hotel, Awka
2"Renewable Energy, Climate Change and Environmental Management", (IFAD Assisted Value Chain Development Programme, Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development), 27th November, 2022 to 27th November, 2022; King David's Hotel, Awka
3"Training And Empowerment On Fish Feed Formulation, Production, Packaging And Marketing", (Nigerian Institute for Oceanography and Marine Research (NIOMR), Lagos.), 12th October, 2020 to 14th October, 2020; Onitsha, Anambra State
4"Agro-allied Skill Acquisition/ Business Training 2017", (Federal Ministry of Agriculture/FADAMA III AF Project 2017), 13th June, 2018 to 28th June, 2018; Anambra State Polytechnic, Mgbakwu, Anambra State
5"Entrepreneurship Workshop 2017", (Intafact Hero foundation / UNIZIK Business School), 19th June, 2017 to 23rd June, 2017; UNIZIK Business School