Engr. Mathew Ndubuisi Abonyi
Engr. Mathew Ndubuisi Abonyi is a LECTURER I in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
As a Chemical Engineer specializing in wastewater treatment and renewable energy, I am dedicated to addressing pressing environmental challenges. My research endeavors focus on innovative solutions that bridge the gap between sustainability and technological advancement. With a profound commitment to clean water access and renewable resource utilization, I employ cutting-edge technologies and processes to develop efficient wastewater treatment systems and harness renewable energy sources. My work not only contributes to environmental conservation but also paves the way for a more sustainable and energy-independent future. I am passionate about applying my expertise to create a positive impact on the world and drive meaningful change in these crucial fields.
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Address: | Chemical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2023) October, 2018 to January, 2023 Ph.D Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2017) April, 2015 to November, 2017 M.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2012) December, 2007 to August, 2012 B.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 4 | Opi High School, Enugu State. (SSCE, June, 2005) February, 2000 to June, 2005 WASSC SSCE |
| 5 | Ogbuabor National Primary School. (FSLC, June, 1999) April, 1993 to June, 1999 FSLC FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Class adviser, 300L, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka April, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Unit Head, Unit Operation Lab, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2020 to April, 2023 |
| 4 | Project Manager/Planning Engineer, Earthray Nigeria Ltd – Awka Anambra State January, 2015 to August, 2017 |
| 5 | Tubular Inspector, Atlantic Mediterranean Oilfield Services CO. Nig. (AMOSCO), Port Harcourt, Rivers State May, 2014 to December, 2014 |
| 6 | Chemistry/Physics Teacher, Government Secondary School, Tegina Niger State April, 2013 to February, 2014 |
| 7 | Research Trainee, Project Development Institute, Enugu March, 2011 to September, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Obi Christopher Chiedozie, Aniagor Chukwunonso Onyeka, Abonyi Matthew Ndubuisi, Henry Chukwuka Onyeoka and Ibenta Martins Emeka. (2025, February) Carbon nanotubes and their derivative biocomposites for dye adsorption Elsevier, pp 177-204 |
| 2 | 1. Abonyi, M. N., Nwabanne, J. T., Aniagor, C. O., Ohale, P. E., & Obi, C. C.. (2025, February) Agricultural wastes and their derivative biocomposites for dye adsorption. Elsevier, pp 117-131 |
| 3 | Obi Christopher Chiedozie, Aniagor Chukwunonso Onyeka, Abonyi Matthew Ndubuisi, Henry Chukwuka Onyeoka and Ibenta Martins Emeka. (2024, September) Analysis of Metal Content in Food Application of Nanotechnology Springer, Vol. 1, pp 49-76 |
| 4 | Matthew N. Abonyi, Chukwunonso O. Aniagor, Christopher C. Obi, and Emmanuel C. Nwadike. (2024, September) Post‑Harvest Management of Food Crops and Agro‑waste Utilization in a Developing Economy A Review Springer, Vol. 1, pp 163-187 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | 3. Igbonekwu, L. I., Nwabanne, J. T., Menkiti, M. C., Uzoh, C. F., Abonyi, M. N., Mary-jane, C. E., & Ohale, P. E.. (2025, January), "Performance analysis of water-based drilling mud through rheological modeling", UJEAS, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1599-1618 |
| 2 | 2. Funakpo, B. J., Igbokwe P.k., Nwabanne J.T & Abonyi, M.N. (2025, March), "Modeling, Simulation and Analysis of Natural Gas Processing Routes Using HYSYS Design Applications", UJEAS, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 2011-2023 |
| 3 | Chukwuemeka, J.M., Abonyi, M.N., Nwabanne J.T & Igbokwe, P.K. (2025, March), "Modeling and Optimization of Fibreboard Production from Corn Husk using Response Surface Methodology", UJEAS, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 1920-1933 |
| 4 | Matthew Ndubuisi ABONYI, Joseph Tagbo NWABANNE, Samuel Chigozie NZEKWE, Clinton Chizoba ELE, Blessing Chiemerie ORUNTA, Lawrence Ifeanyi IGBONEKWU. (2024, August), "Adsorptive removal of a nitrate ion from the aqueous solution of sodium nitrate by application of double fixed-bed column", Scientific Review Engineering and Environmental Sciences |
| 5 | Madiebo E, M., Uzor C.F., Onukeuli O.D, Ohale P.E., Nweke C.N., Igwegbe C.A., Abonyi M.N & Chukwu M.M. (2024, April), "Synthesis and characterization of carbela odollam(sea mango) oil based alkyd resin as binder for surface coating paint and matrix material for reinforced polymer composite", Journal of coating technology resources |
| 6 | Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi1, Christopher Chiedozie Obi , Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, and Chukwunonso Onyeka Aniagor. (2024, October), "Emerging and ecofriendly biological methods for agricultural wastewater treatment", Environmental Systems Research, Vol. 13, (Issue 45), pp 1-22 |
| 7 | Matthew N. Abonyi, Chukwunonso O. Aniagor, Christopher C. Obi and Emmanuel C. Nwadike. (2024, November), "Green synthesis and characterisation of silver nanocomposites and nanoparticles derived from banana leaves", Int. J. Green Economics, Vol. 18, (Issue 4), pp 410-423 |
| 8 | Matthew N. Abonyi, Chukwunonso O. Aniagor, Chukwuma Nwanazoba & Matthew C. Menkiti. (2024, May), "Maize leaves as a precursor for the synthesis of greened silver nanocomposite and nanoparticles", Chemical Engineering Communications, pp 1-12 |
| 9 | Matthew N. Abonyi, Chukwunonso O. Aniagor, Chukwuma Nwanazoba & Matthew C. Menkiti. (2024, May), "Maize leaves as a precursor for the synthesis of greened silver nanocomposite and nanoparticles", Chemical Engineering Communications, pp 1-12 |
| 10 | Christopher Chiedozie Obi a, Joseph Tagbo Nwabannebi Igwegbe, Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi, Chinedu Josiah Umembamalu, Toochukwu ThankGod Kamuche. (2024, January), "Intelligent algorithms-aided modeling and optimization of the deturbidization of abattoir wastewater by electrocoagulation using aluminium electrodes", Journal of Environmental Management, Vol. 353, (Issue 2024), pp 1-12 |
| 11 | 2. Obi, C.C., Abonyi, M.N., Ohale, P.E., Onu, C.E., Nwabanne, J.T., Igwegbe, C.A., Kamuche, T.T., & Ozofor, I.H.. (2024, August), "Adsorption of antibiotics from aqueous media using nanocomposites: Insight into the current status and future perspectives", Chemical Engineering Journal |
| 12 | Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyia, Joseph Tagbo Nwabannea, Paschal Enyinnaya Ohalea, Emmanuel Chinagorom Nwadikeb, Lawrence I. Igbonekwuc, Monday Morgan Chukwud, Emeka Michael Madieboa. (2023, September), "Application of RSM and ANFIS in the optimal parameter evaluation for crude oil degradation in contaminated water amended with PES", Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering |
| 13 | Nwadike, E.C., Abonyi M.N., Okafor A.A and Okachi I.I. (2023, June), "Sensory Analysis and Phytochemical Characterization of Aerial Yam and water yam", Unizik journal of engineering and applied science, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 240-249 |
| 14 | Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale , Marcel Ikenna Ejimofor , Chijioke Elijah Onu , Mathew Abonyi , Nonye Jennifer Ohale. (2023, January), "Development of a surrogate model for the simulation of anaerobic co-digestion of pineapple peel waste and slaughterhouse wastewater: Appraisal of experimental and kinetic modeling", Environmental Advances, Vol. 1, (Issue 2023), pp 1-10 |
| 15 | Abonyi M.N1, Nwabanne J.T, Igbonekwu L.I, Ohale P.E, Nwachukwu J.O, Ezechukwu C.M , Ndibe I.O. (2023, September), "Parametric and Kinetic Study of Hybrid Dye Uptake by Activated Mango Seed Endocarp", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 285-299 |
| 16 | Ohale P.E., Kaito C., Ndive J.N., Madiebo E, M., Abonyi M.N., Chukwu M,M., Obi C.C., Onu C.E., Igwegbe C.A., Azie C.O. (2023, October), "Optimization of Fe2O3@BC-KC composite preparation for adsorption ofAlizarin red S dye: Characterization, kinetics, equilibrium, andthermodynamic studies", Results in Surface and Interface, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 285-299 |
| 17 | Nwadike Emmanuel Chinagorom, Nwabanne Joseph Tagbo, Abonyi Matthew Ndubuisi, Azaka Andrew Onyemazuwa. (2022, May), "Thermophysical properties and kinetic study of Dioscorea bulbifera", Clearner Chemical Engineering |
| 18 | Odunola B. Omitola,· Matthew N. Abonyi, Kovo G. Akpomie, Folasegun A. Dawodu. (2022, April), "Adams‑Bohart, Yoon‑Nelson, and Thomas modeling of the fix‑bed continuous column adsorption of amoxicillin onto silver nanoparticle‑maize leaf composite", Applied water science |
| 19 | Abonyi Matthew Ndubuisi, Menkiti Matthew Chukwudi, Nwabanne Joseph Tagbo and Kovo Godfrey Akpomie. (2022, May), "Kinetic modeling and half-life study on bioremediation of crude oil dispersed by palm bunch enhanced stimulant", Clearner Chemical Engineering |
| 20 | Abonyi M.N, Menkiti J.T and Nwabanne J.T. (2021, June), "Assessment of the Biodegradable Ability of Palm Bunch Enhance Stimulant for the bioremediation of crude oil contaminated soil", UJEAS |
| 21 | Abonyi Matthew Ndubuisi, Aniagor Chkwunonso Onyeka, Menkiti matthew Chukwudi. (2020, September), " Statistical Modelling Of The Adsorptive Dephenolation Of Petroleum Industry Wastewater Using Ionic Liquid Treated Clay", sigma journal of engineering & natural science |
| 22 | Emmanuel C. Nwadike, Matthew N. Abonyi, Joseph T. Nwabanne, Pascal E. Ohale. (2020, April), "Optimization Of Solar Drying Of Blanched And Unblanched Aerial Yam Using Response Surface Methodology", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 23 | M. N. Abonyi, C. O. Aniagor, M. C. Menkiti1. (2019, June), "Effective Dephenolation Of Effluent From Petroleum Industry Using Ionic‑Liquid‑Induced Hybrid Adsorbent", Springer |
| 24 | M. C. Menkiti, M. N. Abonyi, C. O. Aniagor. (2018, May), "ORIGINAL PAPERProcess Equilibrium, Kinetics, And Mechanisms Of Ionic-Liquid InducedDephenolation Of Petroleum Effluent", Springer |
| 25 | G.K. Akpomie, I.C.Ogbu, A.A. Osunkunle, M.A. Abuh and M.N. Abonyi. (2012, June), "Equilibrium Isotherm Studies On The Sorption Of Pb(II) From Solution By Ehandiagu Clay", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | NWADIKE, E.C.,ABONYI, M.N., ONU, C.E, OBIKA, E.N. (2019, December), "SYNTHESIS AND OPTIMIZATION OF BIODIESEL FROM SOYA BEAN", International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Modelling the influence of process parameters on fibreboard performance using ANN and genetic algorithms" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by ONYECHI DICKSON EZEH, 2023246006PA |
| 2 | "Biogas production from co- digestion of Palm oil sludge and pig dung using snail shell as an Additive" (2024). Ongoing Masters project by Ndibe Izuchukwu Onyeka , ( 2020216006P) |
| 3 | "Development of Novel Biocatalysts for Enhancing Plant-Based Substrate Fermentation in Beer Brewing" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Shehu Momoh |
| 4 | "Synthesis of Zeolite-Modified Metal-Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Removal of Organic Contaminants and Heavy Metals from Petroleum Effluent Water" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Chukwuneke Onyebuchi Obelle |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "IBR" (June, 2024 to April, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trustfund (TETFUND) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Household Solid Waste Management Practices and Resource Recovery Potential in Pakistan" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Electro-deturbidization of Crude Oil Polluted Water Using Aluminium Electrode" (June, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (November, 2024 to January, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (April, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "internal Examination" (August, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Staff Adviser, "Staff Adviser, 300 level Department of Chemical Engineering" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Dress Code Committee, Department of Chemical Engineering" (July, 2021 to March, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council for regulation of engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R50493 (member since 2019), https://portal.coren.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Sustainable and Smart Agriculture for National Development", (Faculty of Engineering, NAU), 6th November, 2024 to 7th November, 2024; Physical |
| 2 | "The IRES-689th International Conference On Innovative Engineering Technologies, London, UK.", (ASME), 18th September, 2019 to 19th September, 2019; LONDON |
| 3 | "Faculty Of Engineering International Conference Proceeding", (Faculty of Engineering, NAU), 5th September, 2016 to 7th September, 2019; NAU, Awka Anambra state |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Winning National Research Fund [NRF]", (DRI/ASUU), 13th August, 2024 to 13th August, 2024; Physical |