Dr. Joseph Ikenna Ubah
Dr. Joseph Ikenna Ubah is a SENIOR LECTURER in AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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 three 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 and also the deputy director, Public Private Partnership directorate at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
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Address: | Agricultural And Bioresources, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2020) December, 2015 to September, 2020 PhD Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering (Environmental Engineering Option) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, July, 2015) July, 2013 to July, 2015 M.Eng Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering (Environmental Engineering Option) |
| 3 | Federal 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
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2021 to October, 2023 |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State March, 2020 to February, 2022 |
| 3 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
| 4 | Media Consultant, Public Complaints Commission, Anambra State July, 2018 to May, 2021 |
| 5 | Lecturer III , Dept. of Agricultural Engineering Technology, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State December, 2016 to January, 2019 |
| 6 | Principal Engr., Jo-luck Global Limited February, 2015 to February, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Emmanuel 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 | |
| 1 | Emmanuel 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, pp 2278–5450 |
| 2 | E. 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 |
| 3 | Egbufor U.C., Orakwe L.C., Chukwuezie O.C, Ubah J.I., Nwachukwu C.P.. (2022, June), "Optimization of Okra yield under varying agronomic practices", JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 688 - 698 |
| 4 | L.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 |
| 5 | ICE 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, pp 708-7190 |
| 6 | Echeme I.I, Chukwuneke C.J and Ubah J.I. (2022, February), "Evaluation of the Major Communication Factors Affecting Engineering Construction and Project Management Delivery Amidst Covid-19 Pandemic in Anambra State", International Journal of Applied Sciences & Engineering, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 13-19 |
| 7 | E. 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 To Energy Facilities: A Case Study Of Local Government Areas Of Anambra State Of Nigeria", Biomass Conversion and Bio-refinery (Springer journal) |
| 8 | Ubah 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.", ASM Science Journal, Vol. -16 |
| 9 | C. 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 |
| 10 | Ubah 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", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 1), pp 348-365 |
| 11 | Manta I.H, Awu J.I, Kasali M.Y, Ubah J.I. (2021, February), "Development Of A Solar Distiller For The Production Of Potable Water For Human Consumption", Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management, Vol. 25 |
| 12 | Chukwuma 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", Heliyon |
| 13 | Tochukwu 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", Energy Nexus, Vol. -4 |
| 14 | J. 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", Scientific Reports, Vol. -4, pp 24438 |
| 15 | Ogbu, 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", ASM Science Journal, Vol. 13 |
| 16 | Umeghalu I.C.E, Ubah J.I, Nwabanne J.T, Okonkwo I.F.. (2019, July), "Optimization Of Bio-ethanol Production From Water Yam Using Response Surface Methodology", International Journal of Biology Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 68-75 |
| 17 | Chukwuma 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 |
| 18 | Ekanem 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) |
| 19 | E. 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 |
| 20 | Okezie, K. O., Orakwe, L. C. and Ubah, J. I. (2015).. (2015, September), "Application Of Expert Systems In Aquaculture Engineering. International Journal Of Applied Research And Technology", International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Vol. 4, pp 105-109 |
| 21 | Ubah, J. I., Chukwuma, G. O., Orakwe, L. C., Ogbu, K. N. and Menkiti, N. I.. (2015, April), "Seasonal Impacts Of Industrial Effluents From Chikason Industries Limited On Ele-river Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.", International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, Vol. 4 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | EMMANUEL CHUKWUMA, JOHN OJEDIRA, JOSEPH UBA, EMMANUEL NWANNA. "GIS BASED ESTIMATION OF ENERGY AND GREEN HOUSE GAS POTENTIAL FROM MUNCIPAL SOLID WASTE IN SOUTH-WEST STATES OF NIGERIA", (Others, 2021 February) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "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 |
| 2 | Awardee: "Economics of Rainwater Harvesting and GIS Based Mitigation Measures for Erosion Prone Zones of South Eastern Region" (July, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Involvement of Selected Arable Crop Farmers in Agro-Forestry" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Erodibility Index of Soils along Ezeagu-Umulokpa Road, Enugu" (June, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Effects of Heavy Metals on Selected Topsoil at Mgbuka Obosi" (November, 2020 to May, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Modelling the Effect of Climate Change on Rice Production and Yields in Anambra State" (November, 2019 to July, 2023). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | RA/Ward Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 2 | Vice Chairman, "Engineering Committee on Undergraduate Students Matriculation" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | Vice Chairman, "Engineering Committee on Undergraduate Students Matriculation" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Consultant on Environment, "Idemili South Local Government Area, Anambra State" (November, 2022) |
| 5 | External Monitor, "National Examination Council (NECO)" (July, 2022 to August, 2022) |
| 6 | Resource Personnel/Panelist, "IFAD Value Chain Development Programme, ,Anambra State Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development" (September, 2022) |
| 7 | Attracted project,IT placement and employment Opportunity to the University, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State" (December, 2022) |
| 8 | Member, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (April, 2021) |
| 9 | Member, "Nigeria Institution of Agricultural Engrs. National Electoral Committee" (March, 2021) |
| 10 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering, Publicity Committee" (September, 2021 to March, 2023) |
| 11 | Member, "Departmental Editorial Board" (June, 2021) |
| 12 | Member, "Committee on Faculty Business Ventures" (July, 2021 to March, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, "Committee on Effective Teaching and Quality Assurance" (March, 2021) |
| 14 | Member, "University Quality Assurance Sub-Committee" (June, 2021) |
| 15 | Member, Electoral Committee, "Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers" (January, 2021) |
| 16 | Secretary, "ABE departmental Industrial Visit Committee" (February, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R62167 (member since 2021), https://coren.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers" - M2289 (member since 2021), https://niae.net/1/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigeria Society of Engineers" - 57084 (member since 2021), https://portal.nse.org.ng/ |
| 4 | Associate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)" - i. NIM/196506 (member since 2013), https://nim.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "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 |
| 2 | "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) |
| 3 | "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 |
| 4 | "National Conference On Engineering For Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 5 | "National Engineering Conference & Annual General Meeting (Harmony 2012)", (Nigerian Society of Engineers), 3rd December, 2012 to 7th December, 2012; Ilorin, Kwara State |
| 6 | "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 |
| 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 |