Engr. Onyekachi Ethelbert Mezie

Engr. Onyekachi Ethelbert Mezie is a GRADUATE ASSISTANT in CIVIL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Engr. Onyekachi Ethelbert Mezie

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Civil Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
CIVIL ENGINEERING

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Master Degree, September, 2023)
October, 2019 to September, 2023
M.Eng Geotechnical Engineering
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2016)
October, 2012 to August, 2016
B.Eng Civil Engineering

Relevant/Working Experience

1Technical Engineer, Niger Construction Limited (NigerCAT)
November, 2018 to April, 2019

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Franklin C. Uzodinma, Ijeoma I. Nwajuaku, Ethelbert O. Mezie, Ifeanyi K. Omaliko. (2023, December), "Assessing Heavy Metal Pollution of Groundwater Using Root Growth Kinetics of Allium Cepa as a Bio-Indicator", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 1-13
2Mmeka P.T., Mezie E.O. and Okolie, J.O.. (2023, April), "Comparative Analysis and Design of Single Cell Circular Culvert in Eurocode using StaadPro and Manual approach", Nnamdi Azikiwe University Journal of Civil Engineering (NAUJCVE), Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 53-67
3E. O. Mezie, C. M. O. Nwaiwu, C. M. Nwakaire. (2023, May), "Effects of Partial Replacement of Cement and Lime with some Agrowaste Ashes on the Geotechnical Behaviour of Lateritic Soil", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 115-126
4Okonkwo, V.O., Mezie, E.O., Adinna, B.O. and Ezeh, A.I.. (2023, July), "Investigation of Deflection and Cracks in Reinforced Concrete Solid Slabs as a Function of Thickness Using Staad Pro and Tekla Tedds", Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 3), pp 71-87
5Njotea, B. A. , Okonkwo, V. O. , Mezie, E. O., Nwankwoeke, C. H.. (2023, March), "Investigation of the Economic and Life Cycle Cost Benefits of Concrete Pavement over Asphalt Pavement: Case Study of Isieke Road, Ebonyi State", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 29-39
6C.M.O. Nwaiwu, E.O. Mezie, N.M. Ezema and B.B. Olapeko. (2022, December), "Effect of oil palm empty fruit bunch ash (OPEFBA) on the compaction and some Index Properties of Sand-Bentonite Mixtures", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 879-889
7Nkechinyere M. Ezema, Chukwuemeka C. Oduma, Charles M.O Nwaiwu and Ethelbert O. Mezie. (2022, December), "Effects of leachate on geotechnical properties of lateritic soil", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 859-865
8E.O. Mezie. (2022, July), "Highway Development in Nigeria-Prospects and Challenges", Nigerian Institution of Highway & Transportation Engineers, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 25-27
9Mezie EO , Ezema MN, Mmeka PT. (2022, June), "Review and Practical Processes on Rammed Earth Wall Construction", Discovery, Vol. 58, (Issue 318), pp 637-653
10Njotea, B.A., Ezema, M.N., Mezie, E.O. and Okeke, C.H. (2022, February), "Evaluation of the effect of highway geometric design features on truck accident on Benin-Ore road, Edo state, Nigeria", Global Scientific Journals, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 2608-2622
11C.M.O. Nwaiwu, E.O. Mezie and Osinubi, K.J.. (2022, December), "Strength relationship in compacted lateritic soil liners and covers for waste containment", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 813-823
12Nwaiwo, C.M.O. and Mezie, E.O.. (2021, April), "Prediction Of Maximum Dry Unit Weight And Optimum Moisture Content Of Coarse-grained Lateritic Soils", Soils and Rocks, An International Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, Brazil, Vol. 44, (Issue 1), pp 1-9
13Ezeagu, C.A.; Ibeabuchi, C.I. and Mezie, E.O.. (2021, January), "Empirical Post-mortem Analysis And Healing Approach Of Flexible And Rigid Pavement Failures In Anambra State", Journal of Inventive Engineering and Technology (JIET), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 42-53
14Ezeagu, C.A., Mezie, E.O., Agbo-Anike, O.J. and Chuku, D.E.. (2021, December), "Assessment of the Suitability of Timber Products as Concrete Reinforcement Bars in Green Buildings", Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 753-763
15Nwaiwu CMO, Mezie EO, Ilozumba SE, Obasike FO. (2021, November), "Study on the Strength of Lightly-Cemented Soil Reinforced with a Synthetic Fibre and a Natural Fibre", Indian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 18, (Issue 50), pp 406-423
16Nwaiwu, C.M.O.; Anjorin, J.R. and Mezie, E.O.. (2020, July), "An Alternative Method For The Estimation Of Coefficient Of Vertical Consolidation Of Coarse-Grained Lateritic Soils", Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 274-285
17Nwaiwu, C.M.O.; Onah, D.I. and Mezie, E.O.. (2020, June), "Effects Of Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Strips On Some Engineering Properties Of Cement- Stabilised Lateritic Soils", Covenant Journal of Technology-CJET, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 82-100
18Nwaiwu, C.M.O.; Anjorin, J.R. and Mezie, E.O.. (2020, May), "Evaluation Of Compaction Characteristics Of Some Selected Lateritic Soils", Indian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 17, (Issue 47), pp 296-309
19Mezie, E.O. and Nwajuaku, A.I.. (2020, March), "Investigation Into The Causes Of Gully Erosion In Parts Of Anambra State", Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 132-142
20Ubani, O.U; Nwaiwu, C.M.O.; Obiora, J.I. and Mezie, E.O.. (2020, January), "Effect Of Soil Compressibility On The Structural Response Of Box Culverts Using Finite Element Approach", Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 39, (Issue 1), pp 42-51

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Test of Consolidation-Collapse Properties of the Black Soil of Northeast China Based on Burland Model" (April, 2022)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Assistant Technical Secretary, "Nigeria Society of Engineers, Awka Branch" (August, 2023)
2Member, "Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Civil Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (May, 2021 to April, 2022)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Student Member, "Institution of Civil Engineers (UK)" - 93793442 (member since 2024), https://www.ice.org.uk/
2Full Member, "Nigeria Society of Engineers" - 56111 (member since 2021), https://www.nse.org.ng/
3Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R.64,960 (member since 2021), https://www.coren.gov.ng/about-coren/council/council-committees/regulation-control
4Graduate Member, "Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE)" - G.0326 (member since 2021), https://nicenigerian.org/

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"3-days Virtual Workshop", (Nigeria Society of Engineers, Awka Branch), 25th April, 2023 to 27th April, 2023; Zoom
2"19th International Conference and Annual general meeting", (Nigeria Institution of Civil Engineers), 13th October, 2021 to 15th October, 2021; Asaba
3"International Conference on Unsaturated Soil Mechanics", (Advanced in Geotechnical Engineering-from Research to Practice), 23rd July, 2021 to 23rd July, 2021; Zoom
Workshops
1"Online Teaching and Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (Sandwich Unit)), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University (ASUU Secretariat)
2"Nigeria Codes and Standards Committee Workshop Presentation", (Nigeria Society of Engineers), 6th December, 2022 to 6th December, 2022; Zoom
Seminar
1"Training/Capacity Building Workshop on ISO 50001 and 14001", (Standard Organisation of Nigeria), 17th October, 2023 to 18th October, 2023; Hilton Hotel, Regina Junction, Awka
Webinars
1"Data Science with Python", (Nigeria Society of Engineers), 5th November, 2022 to 5th November, 2022; Zoom
2"Renewable Energy Opportunities in Nigeria", (Nigeria Society of Engineers), 12th December, 2021 to 12th December, 2021; Zoom
Other Event
1"International Collaborative Workshop", (Civil Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 17th June, 2019 to 19th June, 2019; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka