Dr. Igwe Christopher Idumah

Dr. Igwe Christopher Idumah is a SENIOR LECTURER in POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Igwe Christopher Idumah

Staff Profile

My name is Engr. Dr. Christopher Igwe Idumah. I hold a Ph.D in Polymer Engineering from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, M. Eng. in Textile Engineering from The Manchester University, England, United Kingdom, and B.Eng. in Polymer and Textile Engineering from Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State. I am presently a Senior Lecturer in Faculty of Engineering, Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering, UNIZIK, Awka, Nigeria.

I have about 200 Scopus, Thomson Reuters and Scimago Q1, Q2 publications and has been ranked amongst Top 2% World Scientists (2020-2025) by Stanford University, USA and Elsevier Inc. USA. According to Google Scholar my citations are about 7600 (June 20216), while my H-Index is 51 with a i-10 index of 110. I am ranked within the Top 6th in Google scholar ranking of Unizik scholars and has won several awards and recognition from varying top level journals and institutions across the globe.

Personal Information

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Polymer And Textile Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING

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Interest Areas

Biopolymeric Bionanoarchitectures Polymer Engineering Polymer Nanoarchitectures

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. (Doctor of Philosophy, September, 2016)
February, 2014 to July, 2016
Ph.D. Polymer Engineering
2The Manchester University, England, United Kingdom. (Master Degree, September, 2016)
September, 2011 to December, 2012
MSc. Textile Engineering
3Federal University Of Technology Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, October, 1997)
September, 1991 to September, 1997
B.Eng. Polymer And Textile Engineering
4Marist Brothers Juniorate, Uturu, Abia State. (SSCE, June, 1987)
September, 1982 to February, 1987
WAEC

Relevant/Working Experience

1MEMBER OF NATIONAL TECHNICAL/MIRROR COMMITTEE ON TEXTILES TECHNICAL COMMITTEES ON PERSONAL HYGIENE TEXTILE PRODUCTS (SANITARY PADS, PANTY LINERS, DIAPERS, BREAST PADS, FLANNEL ETC), Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON)
April, 2025 to Present
2LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA, NIGERIA
October, 2022 to Present
3Lecturer 2, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2019 to January, 2022
4Assistant Lecturer, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
January, 2013 to November, 2018
5Lab Technologist, Ebonyi State University Abakaliki
November, 2008 to January, 2013
6Scientific Officer 2, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Abakaliki
June, 2006 to June, 2007
7Scientific Officer, Ministry of Commerce and Industry Abakaliki Ebonyi State
April, 2005 to November, 2008
8Master 1, Government College Afikpo
February, 2005 to February, 2008
9Master 2, Ehugbo Technical College, Afikpo North
July, 2002 to July, 2005
10Inspection Officer, Shell Petroleum Development Nigeria
January, 2001 to December, 2002
11Safety/field Officer, Safeware Oilfield Services/Shell Production Development Corporation, Portharcourt
January, 2000 to January, 2001
12Quality Control Lab Officer (NYSC), Nigerian National Pertroleum Corporation/Pipelines production marketing corporation (NNPC/PPMC)
January, 1998 to December, 1998

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2025, March) Additive Manufacturing of PLA Nanocomposites CRC PRESS Taylor & Francis
2Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2025, March) Polymeric Magnetic Nanocomposites and Their Applications CRC PRESS Taylor & Francis
3Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2025, March) Polymer MXenes Nanoarchitectures and Their Applications CRC PRESS Taylor & Francis
4Christopher Igwe Idumah, Iheoma C Nwuzor, Emmanuel Obumneme Ezeani, Caribelle Ngozi Nwogu, Shedrack C Ugwu, Victor U Okpechi, Henry C Oyeoka, Martin E Ibenta, Raphael Stone Odera, Azman Hassan. (2025, March) Immobilisation of Biomolecules in Natural Fibre Polymeric Nanobiocomposites for Biomedical Applications CRC Press
5Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, January) Recent Advancements in Flame Retardancy of Polymer Nanocomposites Taylor & Francis
6Christopher Igwe Idumah; A Ezika, E Ezeani, C Obele. (2024, January) Natural Plant Fiber Polymer Biocomposites and Its Applications Taylor & Francis
7Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, January) Bioactive Glass Polymer Nanocomposite Architectures for Biomedical Applications Taylor & Francis
8C. I. Idumah, I. C. Nwuzor, A. C. Ezika, N. C. Nwogu, S. C. Ugwu, V. U. Okpechi, 8 H. C. Oyeoka, 9 M. E. Ibenta, 10 R.S. Odera, 11 Ukeme J. T.. (2024, January) Recently Emerging Trends in Additive Manufacturing of PLA Nanocomposites & Applications Taylor & Francis
9Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, January) Recent Advancements in Polymeric Magnetic Nanocomposites and Applications Taylor & Francis
10C. I. Idumah, C. Nwuzor, E. I. Ezeani, N. C. Nwogu, S. C. Ugwu, V. U. Okpechi, H. C. Onyeoka, M. E. Ibenta, R.S. Odera, A. Hassan. (2024, January) Advancements in Biomolecules Immobilization on Natural Fiber Polymeric Nanobiocomposites for Biomedical Applications Taylor & Francis
11Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, January) Recent Advancements in Polymer MXenes Nanoarchitectures and Applications Taylor & Francis
12Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, January) Recent Advancements in Polymer Aerogel Nanocomposite Architectures and Applications Taylor & Francis
13Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, January) Global Status of Nanotechnology Policies in the Packaging Sector CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, 1st Edition, pp 368-395
14CI Idumah, M Zurina, A Hassan, O Norhayani, I Nurul Shuhadah. (2019, May) Chapter 8 - Recently Emerging Trends In Bone Replacement Polymer Nanocomposites ELSEVIER, pp 139-166
Journal Articles
1Christopher Idumah, Anthony Chidi Ezika, Williams Kehinde Kupolati, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku,Christopher Idumah. (2026, May), "Optimization and Functionalization of Cone Calorimetric Parameters of Flame Retardant Polyethylene Nanoarchitectures for Multifunctional Applications", International Journal of Thermophysics, pp 41
2Christopher Idumah, Anthony Chidi Ezika, Williams Kehinde Kupolati, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku,Christopher Idumah. (2026, March), "Recent advances in nanotechnology for textile Finishing", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 38, (Issue 2), pp 225–264
3Christopher Igwe Idumah, Allen Uchenna Uzoukwu, Timothy James Ukeme, Daniel Chibuzor Ekweonu, Paul Chinonso Agbata, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Okoye, Abraham Chukwuka Obiechie. (2026, March), "Investigating the adverse effects of graphene polymer nanocomposites in line with sdg’s for safety in extreme environments", Safety in Extreme Environments, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 30
4Christopher Igwe Idumah, Nwabueze Felix Onyeka, Syazwani Idrus, Mohd Zuhri Mohamed Yusoff. (2026, February), "Functionalization and Optimization of Epoxy Bionanoarchitectures and Multifunctional Applications: A Review", Polymer Engineering & Science, Vol. 66, (Issue 5), pp 3142-3168
5Ezeani Obumneme Emmanuel, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Chibuzor Daniel Ekweonu, Izuchukwu Madu, Chioma Joan Ikebudu. (2026, February), "Optimization and functionalization of hybridized ferrocene polymeric nanoarchitectures and multifunctional applications", Hybrid Advances
6Ezeani Obumneme Emmanuel, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Emmanuel Ifeanyi Okoye, Chibuzo Daniel Ekweonu, Paul Chinonso Agbata, Allen Uchenna Uzoukwu & Abraham Chukwuka Obiechie. (2026, February), "Functionalization & optimization of bamboo fiber thermoplastics polymeric nanocomposites & multifunctional applications", Journal of Polymer Research
7Moses Chukwu, Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2026, February), "Sustainable Skies: Evaluating the Potential of Advanced Biofuel (Bio-oil) for Aviation Fuel", SSRN.PAPERS.COM, pp 36
8Chinonso Paul Agbata, Christopher Igwe Idumah*, Uchenna Allen Uzoukwu and Daniel Chibuzor Ekweonu. (2026, January), "Emerging Advances in Hemostatic Application of Biopolymeric Bionanocomposites", BIOMEDICAL-JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL RESEARCH
9James Ekumah Ogbu, Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2025, April), "Poly (lactic) acid (PLA) hybrid bionanoarchitectures for tissue engineering", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 74, (Issue 6), pp 497-522
10Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2025, March), "Recent advancements in hybrid electrochemical biosensors nanoarchitectronics", Hybrid Advances, Vol. 8, pp 100347
11Christopher Igwe Idumah, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Okoye, Chioma Joan Ikebudu. (2025, February), "Emerging Advances in 3-D & 4-D Printing of Polymeric Nanoarchitectures & Multifacet Applications", Recent Progress in Materials (ISSN 2689-5846), Vol. 7, (Issue 1)
12Christopher Idumah, Anthony Chidi Ezika, Williams Kehinde Kupolati, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku,Christopher Idumah. (2025, October), "Advances in Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Nanocomposites and Applications", Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science, Vol. 14, pp 171-188
13Christopher Igwe Idumah, Esther I. David, Allen U. Uzoukwu, Paul C. Agbata, Daniel C. Ekweonu, Emmanuel I. Okoye & Joan C. Ikebudu. (2025, December), "Functionalization and optimization of biopolymeric bionanocomposites for food packaging for safety in extreme environment", Safety in Extreme Environments, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 17
14Ugochukwu C Okonkwo, Christian Emeka Okafor, Ufuk Perişanoğlu, Esra Kavaz Perişanoğlu, Sevda Saltık, Imhade P Okokpujie, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Michael E Aronu, Christopher C Ohagwu, Nelson N Chukwu, Christian E Chukwunyelu. (2025, June), "Sustainable hybrid epoxy composites with natural fillers for radiation shielding applications", Polymer Bulletin
15Ugochukwu Chuka Okonkwo, Christian Emeka Okafor, Shahnawaz Ahmad, Chukwuemeka Christopher Ohagwu, Michael Echeta Aronu, Imhade Princess Okokpujie, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Nelson Nnaemeka Chukwu, Christian Ebele Chukwunyelu, Jiyaul Mustafa. (2025, April), "Research advancements in machine learning-assisted design of reinforced composite radiation shields", Life Cycle Reliability and Safety Engineering, Vol. 14, (Issue 3), pp 455-489
16Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2025, August), "Functionalization and optimization of smart nanotextiles for multifunctional applications", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 37, (Issue 5), pp 834-876
17Christopher Igwe Idumah, Anthony Chidi Ezika, Williams Kehinde Kupolati, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku. (2025, July), "Emerging advances in Terahertz shielding technologies of polymer nanocomposites", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 64, (Issue 11), pp 1633-1652
18Christopher Idumah, Anthony Chidi Ezika, Williams Kehinde Kupolati, Emmanuel Rotimi Sadiku. (2025, June), "Advances in Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Nanocomposites and Applications", Journal of Research Updates in Polymer Science,, Vol. 14, pp 171-188
19Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2025, June), "Progress in magneto-biopolymeric bionanoarchitectures for biomedical applications", International journal of polymeric materials and polymeric biomaterials, Vol. 74, (Issue 9), pp 790-811
20Ifeanyi Emmanuel Okoye, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Chioma Joan Ikebudu. (2025, June), "Fire safety mechanisms of metal polymeric nanoarchitectures for extreme environments", Safety in Extreme Environments, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 5
21Obumneme Emmanuel Ezeani, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Ifeanyi Emmanuel Okoye, Chioma Joan Ikebudu. (2025, May), "Emerging Progress in Nanotechnological Influence on Polymeric Textile Finishing", Recent Progress in Materials, Vol. 7, (Issue 2)
22Ogbu JE; Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, April), "Poly (lactic) Acid (PLA) Bionanoarchitectures for Tissue Engineering Applications", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials
23Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, July), "Emerging Advancements in Hybrid Molybdenum Disulfide Polymeric Nanoarchitectures and Multifunctional Applications", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials
24Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, March), "Recently emerging advancements in polymeric nanogel nanoarchitectures for drug delivery applications.", International Journal of Polymeric materials and polymeric bio materials, Vol. 73, (Issue 2), pp 104-116
25Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, January), "Phosphorene polymeric nanocomposites for biomedical applications: a review", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 73, (Issue 4), pp 292-309
26Christopher; Odera, Raphael;. (2024, August), "“Exploring Polymeric Nanotextile Devices: Progress and Outlook” - IJCST-06-2023-0087", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology , Vol. 36, (Issue 6), pp 961-10003
27Fouad D, Ahmed F, Adina M, Ana C, Sandra P, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Sudarshan S, Rajender S. V, Mohammed B. (2024, May), "Nano-hydroxyapatite (nHAp) scaffolds for bone regeneration: Preparation, characterization and biological applications", Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, Vol. 95, pp 105601
28Raphael Stone Odera, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Emmanuel O Ezeani, Victor U Okpechi, Izuchukwu O Madu, Henry C Oyeoka, Shedrack C Ugwu, James E Ogbu. (2024, February), "Novel advancements in flame retardant mechanisms of halloysite nanotubes polymeric nanoarchitectures", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 63, (Issue 3), pp 312-345
29James Ekuma Ogbu, Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, February), "Metal organic frameworks (MOFs)@ conducting polymeric nanoarchitectures for electrochemical energy storage applications", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, pp 1-36
30Ifeanyi J Okoye, Christopher Igwe Idumah, James Ekuma Ogbu, Christopher Obi, Obinna Ezenkwa, Ogah Anselm Ogah, Martins Ibenta. (2024, February), "Development, fabrication, characterization, features and multifarious applications of cryogel polymeric nanoarchitectures: a review", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, pp 1-21
31Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, January), "Recently emerging advancements in polymeric nanogel nanoarchitectures for drug delivery applications", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 73, (Issue 2), pp 104-116
32Christopher Igwe Idumah, James Ekuma Ogbu. (2024, January), "Flame retardant mechanisms of Montmorillonites, layered double hydroxides and molybdenum disulfide polymeric nanoarchitectures for safety in extreme environments", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, pp 639-666
33Christopher Igwe Idumah, IC Nwuzor, SR Odera, UJ Timothy, U Ngenegbo, FA Tanjung. (2024, January), "Recent advances in polymeric hydrogel nanoarchitectures for drug delivery applications", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 73, (Issue 1), pp 1-32
34Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, December), "Recent advancements in hybrid electrochemical biosensors nanoarchitectronics", Hybrid Advances, Vol. 8, pp 100347
35Obi CI, Nwabanne JT, Igbokwe PK, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Okpechi VU,Oyeoka, HC. (2024, April), "Novel advances in synthesis and catalytic applications of metal-organic frameworks – based nanocatalysts for CO2 capture and transformation", Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering
36Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2024, July), "Poly (α-caprolactone) (PCL) biopolymeric bionanoarchitectures for tissue engineering applications", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 74, (Issue 8), pp 733-762
37Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, September), "MXene polymeric nanoarchitecture mechanical, deformation and failure mechanism: a review.", Polymer Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 4), pp 443-466
38Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, November), "Emerging advancements in MXene polysaccharide bionanoarchitectures and biomedical applications", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 72, (Issue 17), pp 1375-1396
39Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, November), "Recently emerging advancements in polymeric cryogel nanostructures and biomedical applications", International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 72, (Issue 16), pp 1307-1327
40Christopher Igwe Idumah, Jiun Hor Low, Ezeani Obumneme Emmanuel. (2023, November), "Recently emerging trends in xerogel polymeric nanoarchitectures and multifunctional applications", Polymer Bulletin, Vol. 80, (Issue 11), pp 11557-11587
41Christopher Igwe Idumah, Felicitas U Iwuchukwu, James Ekuma Ogbu. (2023, October), "Progress in multifunctional properties of phosphorene polymeric nanocomposites: A review", Inorganic Chemistry Communications, pp 111640
42Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, August), "Halloysite nanotubes assisted design of polymeric nanoarchitectures for multifarious applications–a review", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, pp 2043-2062
43Christopher Igwe Idumah, Felicitas U Iwuchukwu, Ifeanyi Okoye, James Ekuma Ogbu. (2023, October), "Construction, Characterization, Properties and Electromagnetic Interference Applications of MXene Polymeric nanoarchitectures", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, pp 1-22
44Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, October), "Phosphorene polymeric nanocomposites for electrochemical energy storage applications", Journal of Energy Storage, Vol. 69, pp 107940
45Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, October), "Novel advancements in xerogel polymeric nanoarchitectures and multifunctional applications", Journal of Porous Materials, Vol. 30, (Issue 5), pp 1597-1615
46Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, October), "Influence of morphology and architecture on properties and applications of MXene polymeric nanocomposites", Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 36, (Issue 10), pp 4124-4161
47Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, September), "Influence of interfacial engineering on properties of polymeric nanoarchitectures", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 14), pp 1844-1877
48Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, September), "Emerging advances in thermal conductivity of polymeric nanoarchitectures", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 14), pp 1878-1911
49Ugochukwu Chucks Okonkwo, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Christian Emeka Okafor, Emmanuel Obumneme Ezeani. (2023, August), "Construction of radiation attenuating polymeric nanocomposites and multifaceted applications: A review", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 12), pp 1639-1661
50Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, August), "Borophene polymeric nanoarchitecture and applications: a review", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 12), pp 1560-1575
51Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, August), "Recent advancements in fire retardant mechanisms of carbon nanotubes, graphene, and fullerene polymeric nanoarchitectures", Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis, Vol. 174, pp 106113
52Raphael Stone Odera, Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, July), "Novel advancements in additive manufacturing of PLA: A review", Polymer Engineering and Science, pp 1-20
53Christopher Igwe Idumah, RS Odera, EO Ezeani, Jiun Hor Low, FA Tanjung, Fouad Damiri, Wong Syie Luing. (2023, July), "Construction, characterization, properties and multifunctional applications of stimuli-responsive shape memory polymeric nanoarchitectures: a review", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 10), pp 1247-1272
54Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, July), "Design, fabrication, characterization and properties of metallic and conductive smart polymeric textiles for multifunctional applications", Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects, Vol. 35, pp 100982
55Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, July), "Multifunctional properties optimization and stimuli‐responsivity of shape memory polymeric nanoarchitectures and applications", Polymer Engineering & Science, Vol. 63, (Issue 7), pp 1857-1893
56Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, June), "Thermal expansivity of polymer nanocomposites and applications", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 19), pp 1178-1203
57Christopher Igwe Idumah, Ezeani Emmanuel Obumneme. (2023, June), "Novel trends in phosphorene and phosphorene@ polymeric nanoarchitectures and applications", Emergent Materials, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 853-874
58Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, June), "Design, development, and drug delivery applications of graphene polymeric nanocomposites and bionanocomposites", Emergent Materials, Vol. 6, (Issue 3)
59Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, March), "MXene polymeric nanoarchitectures mechanical, deformation, and failure mechanism: A review", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 4), pp 443-466
60Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, March), "Recently emerging advancements in thermal conductivity and flame retardancy of MXene polymeric nanoarchitectures", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 4), pp 510-546
61Qi Yuan Ng, Jiun Hor Low, Ming Meng Pang, Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, February), "Properties enhancement of waterborne polyurethane bio-composite films with 3-aminopropyltriethoxy silane functionalized lignin", Journal of Polymers and the Environment, Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 688-697
62Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2023, January), "Recent advancements in electromagnetic interference shielding of polymer and mxene nanocomposites", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 63, (Issue 1), pp 19-53
63Christopher Igwe Idumah, OE Ezeani, UC Okonkwo, IC Nwuzor, SR Odera. (2023, January), "Novel trends in MXene/conducting polymeric hybrid nanoclusters", Journal of Cluster Science, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 45-76
64Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, September), "Recent trends in MXene polymeric Hydrogel Bionanoarchitectures and applications.", Cleaner Materials
65Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, February), "Emerging trends in Poly (lactic- co-glycolic) acid Bionanoarchitectures and applications", Cleaner materials
66Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, August), "A review on Polyaniline and Graphene nanocomposites for supercapacitors", Polymer Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 61, (Issue 17), pp 1871-1907
67Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, August), "Influences of Surface and Interfaces on MXene and Mxene nanoarchitectures, properties and applications", J Mater Science, Vol. 57, (Issue 31), pp 14579-14619
68Christopher Igwe Idumah, U.C. Okonkwo, C.M. Obele. (2022, July), "Recently emerging advancements in montmorillonite polymeric nanoarchitecture and applications", Cleaner materials, Vol. 4
69Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, August), "Characterization of mechanical and thermal properties of esterified lignin modified polypropylene composite filled with chitosan fibres.", Journal of Polymers and Polymer composite, Vol. 30
70Christopher Igwe Idumah, Qi Yuan Ng, Jiun Hor Low, Ming Meng Pang. (2022, November), "Properties Enhancement of Water Borne Polyurethane biocomposite films with 3-aminopropyltriethoxy silane functionalised lignin.", journal of polymers and enviroment, Vol. 31, pp 688-697
71Ugochukwu C. Okonkwo, Christopher C. Ohagwu, Michael E. Aronu, Christian E. Okafor, Christopher I. Idumah, Imhade P. Okokpujie, Nelson N. Chukwu, Christian E. Chukwunyelu. (2022, October), "Ionizing radiation protection and the linear non threshold controversy: extent of support or counter to the prevailing paradigm.", Journal of environmental Radioactivity, Vol. 253
72Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, October), "On MXene Conducting Polymer Nanocomposite Micro super capacitors and Applications", Research Square
73Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, October), "Recently emerging advancements in Thermal conductivity and flame retardancy of MXene Polymeric Nanoarchitectures.", Polymer plastics technology and materials, Vol. 62, (Issue 4), pp 510-546
74Ugochukwu C. O, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Okafor CI, Ohagwu CI, Aronu M, Imhade P. Okokpujie, Nelson N. Chukwu & Christian E. Chukwunyelu. (2022, October), "Development, characterization and properties of polymeric nanoarchitectures for radiation attenuation", Journal of inorganic and Organo MetallicPolymers, Vol. 32, pp 4093–4113
75Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, August), "Characterization and fabrication of Xerogel Polymeric Nanocomposites and multifunctional applications", Research Square
76Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, October), "Influence of morphology And Architecture on Properties and Applications of MXene Polymeric Nanocomposites", Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, Vol. 36, (Issue 10)
77Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, May), "Recently Emerging Trends in Magnetic Polymer Hydrogel Nanoarchitectures", polymer plastics technology and materials, Vol. 61, (Issue 10), pp 1039-1070
78Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, August), "Recently Emerging Trends in Mxene Hybrid Conductive Polymer energy storage Nanoarchitectures", polymer plastics technology and materials, Vol. 61, (Issue 8), pp 861-887
79Christopher Igwe Idumah, O. E. Ezeani, U. C. Okonkwo, I. C. Nwuzor, S. R. Odera 3. (2022, February), "Novel Trends in MXene / conducting Polymeric Hybrid Nanoclusters", Journal of Cluster Science, Vol. 34, pp 45-76
80Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2022, March), "On Energy storage Capacity of MXene Hybrid Nanoarchitectures.", Journal of energy Storage, Vol. 45
81Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, July), "Electrical and Thermal Properties of Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites", Academia Letters
82Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, April), "Novel Trends In Polymer Aerogel Nanocomposites", Taylor and Francis
83Iheoma Chigoziri Nwuzor, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Simeon Chukwudozie Nwanonenyi, Obumneme Emmanuel Ezeani. (2021, April), "Emerging Trends In Self-polishing Anti-fouling Coatings For Marine Environment", SPRINGER, Vol. 3, pp 9-25
84Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, March), "Novel Trends In Conductive Polymeric Nanocomposites, And Bionanocomposites", ELSEVIER, Vol. 273, pp 116674
85CI Idumah, CM Obele. (2021, February), "Understanding Interfacial Influence On Properties Of Polymer Nanocomposites", ELSEVIER (Surfaces and Interfaces), Vol. 22, pp 100879
86Christopher Igwe Idumah; Joseph T. Nwabanne; Faisal A. Tanjung. (2021, February), "Novel Trends in Polylactic Acid hybrid Bionanocomposites", Cleaner materials, Vol. 2, pp 100022
87Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, July), "Electrical and Thermal Properties of Conductive Polymer Nanocomposites", ACADEMIA LETTERS
88CI Idumah, AC Ezika, UE Enwerem. (2021, July), "A Review On Biomolecular Immobilization Of Polymeric Textile Biocomposites, Bionanocomposites, And Nano-biocomposites", Taylor and Francis
89CI Idumah, IC Nwuzor, RS Odera. (2021, June), "Recent Advances In Polymer Hydrogel Nanoarchitectures And Applications", ELSEVIER (Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry), Vol. 4, pp 100143
90CI Idumah, AC Ezika, VU Okpechi. (2021, June), "Emerging Trends In Polymer Aerogel Nanoarchitectures, Surfaces, Interfaces And Applications", ELSEVIER (Surfaces and Interfaces), Vol. 25, pp 101258
91Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, June), "Progress In Polymer Nanocomposites For Bone Regeneration And Engineering", SAGE (Polymers and Polymer Composites), Vol. 29, (Issue 5), pp 509-527
92Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, June), "Novel Trends In Self-healable Polymer Nanocomposites", SAGE (Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials), Vol. 34, (Issue 6), pp 834-858
93Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, May), "Novel Trends In Magnetic Polymeric Nanoarchitectures", Taylor and Francis (Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials), Vol. 60, (Issue 8), pp 830-848
94CI Idumah, CM Obele, UE Enwerem. (2021, May), "On Interfacial And Surface Behavior Of Polymeric MXenes Nanoarchitectures And Applications", ELSEVIER (Current Research in Green and Sustainable Chemistry), Vol. 4, pp 100104
95Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, May), "Recent Advancements In Self-healing Polymers, Polymer Blends, And Nanocomposites", SAGE (Polymers and Polymer Composites), Vol. 29, (Issue 4), pp 246-258
96Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2021, April), "Recent Advancements In Thermolysis Of Plastic Solid Wastes To Liquid Fuel", SPRINGER (Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry)
97Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2020, December), "Influence Of Nanotechnology In Polymeric Textiles, Applications, And Fight Against COVID-19", Taylor and Francis
98Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2020, December), "Recent Advancements In Conducting Polymer Bionanocomposites And Hydrogels For Biomedical Applications", Taylor and Francis
99CI Idumah, CM Obele, EO Ezeani, A Hassan. (2020, December), "Recently Emerging Nanotechnological Advancements In Polymer Nanocomposite Coatings For Anti-corrosion, Anti-fouling And Self-healing", ELSEVIER (Surfaces and Interfaces), Vol. 21, pp 100734
100CI Idumah, CM Obele, EO Ezeani. (2020, August), "Understanding Interfacial Dispersions In Ecobenign Polymer Nano-biocomposites", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 233-252
101Christopher Igwe Idumah & S. R. Odera. (2020, February), "Recent Advancement In Self-healing Graphene Polymer Nanocomposites, Shape Memory, And Coating Materials", Taylor and Francis (Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials), Vol. 59, (Issue 11), pp 1167-1190
102Christopher Igwe Idumah, Iheoma Nwuzor, Stone R Odera. (2020, June), "Recent Advancements In Self-healing Polymeric Hydrogels, Shape Memory, And Stretchable Materials", Taylor and Francis (International Journal of Polymeric Materials and Polymeric Biomaterials, Vol. 70, (Issue 13), pp 941-966
103Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2020, June), "Emerging Advancements In Flame Retardancy Of Polypropylene Nanocomposites", SAGE (Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials)
104CI Idumah, EO Ezeani, IC Nwuzor. (2020, December), "A Review: Advancements In Conductive Polymers Nanocomposites", Taylor and Francis (Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials), Vol. 60, (Issue 7), pp 756-783
105Christopher Igwe Idumah; Iheoma Nwuzor. (2019, October), "Novel Trends In Plastic Waste Management", Springer International (SN APPLIED SCIENCES), Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp 1-14
106Christopher Igwe Idumah, James E Ogbu, JU Ndem, Viola Obiana. (2019, September), "Influence Of Chemical Modification Of Kenaf Fiber On XGNP-PP Nano-biocomposites", Springer International (SN APPLIED SCIENCES), Vol. 1, (Issue 10)
107CI Idumah, M Zurina, J Ogbu, JU Ndem, EC Igba. (2019, May), "A Review On Innovations In Polymeric Nanocomposite Packaging Materials And Electrical Sensors For Food And Agriculture", Taylor and Francis (Composite Interfaces), Vol. 27, (Issue 1)
108Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan, James E Ogbu, JU Ndem, Wilberforce Oti, Viola Obiana. (2018, October), "Electrical, Thermal And Flammability Properties Of Conductive Filler Kenaf–reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites", SAGE (Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials), Vol. 33, (Issue 4), pp 516-540
109Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan, James Ogbu, JU Ndem, Iheoma Chigoziri Nwuzor. (2018, November), "Recently Emerging Advancements In Halloysite Nanotubes Polymer Nanocomposites", Taylor and Francis (Composite Interfaces), Vol. 26, (Issue 9)
110Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan, David Esther Ihuoma. (2018, November), "Recently Emerging Trends In Polymer Nanocomposites Packaging Materials", Taylor and Francis (Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials)
111BN Akubue, CI Idumah, E David. (2018, December), "Challenges Of Teaching And Learning Clothing And Textiles For Entrepreneurship: Case Study Of Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki", JHER, Vol. 25, (Issue 2)
112Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan, Serge Bourbigot. (2018, October), "Synergistic Effect Of Exfoliated Graphene Nanoplatelets And Non-halogen Flame Retardants On Flame Retardancy And Thermal Properties Of Kenaf Flour-PP Nanocomposites", SPRINGER (Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry), Vol. 134, (Issue 3), pp 1681-1703
113Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan. (2017, February), "Hibiscus Cannabinus Fiber/PP Based Nano-biocomposites Reinforced With Graphene Nanoplatelets", Taylor and Francis (J NATURAL FIBERS), Vol. 14, (Issue 5), pp 691-706
114Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan, Serge Bourbigot. (2017, January), "Influence Of Exfoliated Graphene Nanoplatelets On Flame Retardancy Of Kenaf Flour Polypropylene Hybrid Nanocomposites", ELSEVIER (J ANALYTICAL AND APPLIED PYROLYSIS), Vol. 123, pp 65-72
115Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan. (2016, January), "Effect Of Exfoliated Graphite Nanoplatelets On Thermal And Heat Deflection Properties Of Kenaf Polypropylene Hybrid Nanocomposites", De Gruyter (Journal of Polymer Engineering), Vol. 36, (Issue 9), pp 877-889
116Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan. (2016, March), "Recently Emerging Trends In Thermal Conductivity Of Polymer Nanocomposites", De Gruyter (Reviews in Chemical Engineering), Vol. 32, (Issue 4), pp 413-457
117Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan. (2016, February), "Emerging Trends In Eco-compliant, Synergistic, And Hybrid Assembling Of Multifunctional Polymeric Bionanocomposites", De Gruyter (Reviews in Chemical Engineering), Vol. 32, (Issue 3), pp 305-361
118Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan. (2016, January), "Emerging Trends In Graphene Carbon Based Polymer Nanocomposites And Applications", De Gruyter (Reviews in Chemical Engineering), Vol. 32, (Issue 2), pp 223-264
119Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan. (2016, January), "Characterization And Preparation Of Conductive Exfoliated Graphene Nanoplatelets Kenaf Fibre Hybrid Polypropylene Composites", ELSEVIER (SYNTHETIC METALS), Vol. 212, pp 91-104
120Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan. (2015, March), "Emerging Trends In Flame Retardancy Of Biofibers, Biopolymers, Biocomposites, And Bionanocomposites", De Gruyter (Reviews in Chemical Engineering), Vol. 32, (Issue 1), pp 115-148
121Christopher Igwe Idumah, Azman Hassan. (2015, December), "A Review Of Recent Developments In Flammability Of Polymer Nanocomposites", De Gruyter (Reviews in Chemical Engineering), Vol. 31, (Issue 2), pp 149-177
122Christopher Igwe Idumah, Nwachukwu AN, Akubue BN. (2014, March), "Comparative Evaluation Of The Effects Of Time Of Heat Setting And Wet Processing On Shearing Properties Of Knitted Ingeo™ Poly (Lactic Acid) (PLA) And Polyethyleneterepthalate … CI Idumah", American Journal of Materials Engineering and Technology., Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-6
123CI Idumah, AN Nwachukwu. (2013, March), "Effects Of Time Of Heatsetting On The Tensile Properties Of Ingeo™ Poly (lactic Acid)(PLA) Fabric", Journal of Textile Science & Engineering, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 797-806
124Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2013, ), "Effects Of Time Of Heat Setting And Wet Processes On Tensile Properties Of Griege Knitted Ingeo™ Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Fabric", J Textile Sci Eng, (Issue 3), pp 137
125Christopher Igwe Iduma, Arthur Nwachukwu. (2013, August), "Comparative Analysis Of The Effects Of Time Of Heat Setting And Wet Processing On Tensile Properties Of Treated And Untreated Knitted PLA Fabric", American Journal of Materials Science and Engineering., Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 40-45
126Christopher Igwe Idumah. (2013, December), "A Study Of The Effects Of Time Of Heat Setting And Wet Processes On Shearing (Gf/Cm) Properties Of Treated And Untreated Griege Knitted Ingeo™ Poly (Lactic Acid) (Pla) And …", J Textile Sci Eng, pp 148

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Construction of PLA/Groundnut Shell Composites for Prosthetic Application" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Ayodele John Adeniyi APPLICATION NO: 20240804599
Grants
1Collaborator: "TETFUND NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND INTERVENTION" (October, 2021). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND NRF 2021
Editorships
1Editor, "Bending and Shear Property of Fabrics Produced from Trevira CS and its Blends" (February, 2024)
2Editor, "Seawater aging effect on fiber-reinforced polymer composites: Mechanical properties, aging mechanism, and life prediction" (February, 2023)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Bending and Shear Property of Fabrics Produced from Trevira CS and its Blends" (February, 2024)
2Reviewer, "Load-bearing of polymer nanocomposite gears using a temperature-based step loading technique: experimental and numerical study" (February, 2023)
3Reviewer, "Seawater aging effect on fiber-reinforced polymer composites: Mechanical properties, aging mechanism, and life prediction" (February, 2023)
4Reviewer, "Intercalative Nanocomposites between Cocamide Diethanolamine and Swellable Clay by Solid State Process Minerals" (March, 2022)
5Reviewer, "Surface Modification of WE43 Magnesium Alloys with Dopamine Hydrochloride Modified GelMA Coatings" (July, 2022)
6Reviewer, "Effect of 1wt% GO, MWCNTs, SiO2-GO and SiO2-MWCNTs on Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Double-Layer Zinc Silicate Coatings" (July, 2022)
7Reviewer, "Poly(N-Isopropylacrylamide) Based Electrically Conductive Hydrogels and Their Applications" (May, 2022)
8Reviewer, "Analysis of the properties of alkaline treated rape straw and stalk PVC composites" (May, 2022)
9Reviewer, "Emerging Advancements in Polypyrrole MXene Hybrid Nanoarchitectonics for Capacitive Energy Storage Applications" (March, 2022)
10Reviewer, "Effect of hydration conditions in thermal and mechanical properties of injection-molded glass-fiber/polyamide-6" (April, 2022)
11Reviewer, "Dyeing of polyacrylonitrile nanofibers with CI Reactive Red 2 enabled by introduction of polyethyleneimine" (February, 2022)
12Reviewer, "Polyaniline nanotube/TiO2 nanotube composites with enhanced photocatalytic performance" (April, 2022)
13Reviewer, "Intercalative Nanocomposites between Cocamide Diethanolamine and Swellable Clay by Solid State Process Minerals" (September, 2022)
14Reviewer, "Polyaniline nanotube/TiO2 nanotube composites with enhanced photocatalytic performance" (October, 2021)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "MSc: Study On The Effectiveness of Soybean and Castor Oil as Flow Improvers for Waxy Petroleum Crude Oil" (February, 2020 to December, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairman, "CCMAS CHAIRMAN POLYMER ENGINEERING" (February, 2024)
2PG CO-ORDINATOR, "PG SCHOOL UNIZIK/PTE DEPARTMENT" (October, 2024)
3PG TEACHING/SUPERVISION, "PG SCHOOL UNIZIK/PTE DEPARTMENT" (June, 2024)
4Member, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on Students Welfare" (June, 2023)
5Secretary, "UNIZIK Committee on Grants" (July, 2022)
6Secretary, "UNIZIK Committee on Proposals" (December, 2022)
7TOP SCHOLAR, "UNIZIK AWARDS COMITTEE/VICE CHANCELLOR" (August, 2021)
8STAFF ADVISER, "ASSOCIATION OF POLYMER AND TEXTILE STUDENTS UNIZIK" (March, 2019)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - COREN/REG/R61114 (member since 2021), https://coren.gov.ng
2Full Member, "Institute of Polymer Engineering of Nigeria" (member since 2020), https://ipe.gov.ng
3Full Member, "Polymer Institute of Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://polymerinstitute.org.ng/