Mrs. Nkolika Benedeth Ndulue

Mrs. Nkolika Benedeth Ndulue is a LECTURER I in FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Mrs. Nkolika Benedeth Ndulue

Staff Profile

Nkolika Benedeth NDULUE is a self-driven individual with passion for advocating sustainability of forest products through the use of non-conventional biomaterials from agricultural waste, waste paper, rice husk and banana pseudo-stem to produce value-added panel products using different binders by the application of simple and innovative technologies. She is a Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. She has her Competence in bio-products utilization, wood processing, wood anatomy, waste management in forest industry, wood-based biomaterials, pulp and paper technology and more. Her research interest lies in the application of Pulp and paper technology, Silvicultural techniques, Wood utilization, Artificial Intelligence, Sustainability of wood-based materials and Contributions of wood-based Products to Climate Change Mitigation, Forest management and Environmental Conservation. She is open to collaborations and enthusiastic about networking more professionals in her thematic areas for community and sustainable development. Nkolika is focused, diligent and willing to assist in achieving the corporate goals and objectives wherever she's working leveraging on her vast educational and managerial prowess.

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Forestry And Wildlife, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Department/Sub-Unit:
FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN OYO STATE. (Master Degree, August, 2017)
April, 2015 to September, 2016
M.Sc In Wood And Fibre Science FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
2UNIVERSITY OF PORT- HARCOURT, CHOBA, RIVERS STATE. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2013)
January, 2008 to December, 2012
B.Forestry And Wildlife Management FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2023 to Present
2SIWES Coordinator, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture NAU
May, 2022 to Present
3Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2022 to March, 2023
4SIWES Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
May, 2021 to May, 2022
5Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2021 to March, 2022
6Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
March, 2020 to March, 2021
7Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
March, 2019 to March, 2020
8Welfare Officer, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
March, 2019 to May, 2021
9Volunteer Staff, Department Of Forestry And Wildlife Management University Of Port Harcourt
June, 2017 to October, 2018

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1i. Ndulue N.B., Omole, A.O., Oluwadare, A.O. and Iyiola, E.A.. (2023, March), "Natural Durability of Khaya grandifoliola Stem and Branchwood of Khaya grandifoliola against Termite Infestation.", Pro Ligno Journal, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 52-63
2Egwunatum, A.E., Ndulue, N.B. and Okoro, V.I. (2022, December), "Assessment of fuelwood utilization and carbon emission on conservation of Mangrove (Rhizophora racemosa) forest in Koko, Delta state, Nigeria.", International Journal of Forestry, Ecology and Environment., Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 215-223
3Onakpoma, .I., Oluwadare, A.O., Ndulue, N.B. and Amusan, T.A.. (2020, June), "Relationship Between Leaf And Fibre Characteristics Of Agave Sisalana. Asian Journal Of Research In Agriculture And Forestry, 6(1): 25-32.", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 25-32
4Esiere, N.E., Ndulue, N.B. and Akpan, M.P.. (2020, August), "Factors Affecting Timber Production In Akwa Ibom State (Nigeria) And The Way Forward. Asian Journal Of Research In Agriculture And Forestry,", Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry,, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 31-40
52. Anozie, E.L., Ibeh, K.G., Ndulue, N.B., Nwachukwu, A.L. and Umeh, C.L. (2020, July), "Growth Response Of Dennettia Tripetala (G. Baker) To Different Organic Manure At The Early Stage.", European Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Research published by ECRTD-UK, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 17-26
64. Omokhua G.E, Aigbe H.I, Ndulue N.B.. (2015, March), "Effect Of Pre-germination Treatment On Germination And Early Seedling Growth Of Tetrapleura Tetraptera (Schum.& Thonn.),International Journal Of Scientific And Technology Research", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH VOLUME 4, ISSUE 03, MARCH 2015, Vol. 4, (Issue 03), pp 160-164
Thesis
1Ndulue N.B.. (2016, October), "1. Natural Durability Of Stemwood And Branchwood Of Khaya Grandifoliola (Welw).C.Dc Against Termite And White Rot Fungus (Pleurotus Florida) M.Sc. Disertation, Department Of Forest Resources Management, University Of Ibadan".
2Ndulue N.B.. (2012, December), "2. Effect Of Pre-germination Treatment On Germination And Early Seedling Growth Of Tetrapleura Tetraptera (Schum.& Thonn.) B.Sc. Project Dept. Of Forestry And Wildlife Mgt., University Of Port-Harcourt (2012). 82.".
Conference Papers
1Egwunatum, A.E., Ndulue, N.B., Onejeme, U. and Obasi, C.M.. (2023, March), "Evaluation of industrial and thermal properties of mangrove Tree (Rhizopora racemosa) Tannin on variegated wood waste.", , pp 165-170
2Esiere, N.E., Ndulue, N.B., Umeh, C.L. and Udofia, S.I.. (2023, March), "Multipurpose Tree Species of Akwa Ibom State and Their Non-Timber Forest Products", , pp 122-127
3Chukwu, O., Ezenwenyi, J.U., Mbanwusi, N.A., Ndulue, N.B., Umeh, C.L. and Odey, P.O. (2022).. (2022, March), "Application of Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Forest Management", , pp Pp 529-543
4Anozie, E. L., Egwunatum A. E., Ndulue, N. B., Umeh, C. L. and Chine M.C. (2020, April), "EFFECTS OF PRE-SOWING TREATMENTS ON GERMINATION OF Dialium Guineense WILD", Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Conference of the Forests & Forest Products Society, Held at University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria. 26th - 30th April, 2, pp 56-60
51. Udekwe, M.A., chukwu, O., Anozie, E.L. and Ndulue, N.B.. (2020, November), "Appraisal Of Sacred Forest In Nigeria As A Means To Bio-Conservation And Climate Change Control. In Ogunsanwo, O.Y., Adewole, N.A., Oni, P.I. And Idumah, F. (Eds.). Forestry Development In Nigeria:", Proceeding of the 42th annual conference of Forestry association of Nigeria, pp 256-263
6Ndulue N.B., Esiere, N.E., Omokhua G.E., and Anozie E.L.. (2020, April), "1. The Role, Challenges And Need For Conservation Of Non-Timber Forest Products In Rural Communities", Proceedings of the 7th Biennial Conference of the Forests & Forest Products Society, Held at University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria. 26th - 30th April, 2, pp 254-258

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "Commendation for Attraction of Grant of #50,000 for Hosting of the First Faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (March, 2023 to March, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)" (June, 2023)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Converner, "(Convener) Faculty sub-Committee on Business generation and Exhibition on the 1st faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (February, 2023 to March, 2023)
2Member, "Faculty Committee on Ceremonial/ Matriculation, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (June, 2023 to June, 2023)
3Member, "Faculty Committee on Journal and Book Publication" (June, 2023)
4Member, "Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (July, 2023)
5SIWES Coordinator, "Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (May, 2021)
6Welfare Officer, "Department of Forestry and wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2019 to May, 2021)
7Volunteer Staff, "Department of forestry and wildlife, University of Port-Harcourt" (June, 2017 to October, 2018)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "International Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST)" (member since 2022), https://www.swst.org/wp/
2Full Member, "Organisation for women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)" (member since 2021), http://owsd.net
3Full Member, "International Society for Tropical Foresters (ISTF)" (member since 2020), https://tropicalforesters.org
4Full Member, "Forests and Forest Products Society (FFPS)" - 2020/106 (member since 2020), https://www.ffps.org.ng
5Full Member, "African Forest Forum (AFF)" (member since 2020), https://afforum.org
6Life Member, "Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)" - LMFAN/2021/60 (member since 2019), https://www.fan-ng.com

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"sustainable Agriculture, Nature Conservation and Climate Change Response", (Faculty of Agriculture Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 23rd March, 2023 to 24th March, 2023; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria
2"8th Biennial Conference of the Forests and Forest Products Society (Hybrid)", (Forests and Forest Products Society,), 14th August, 2022 to 20th August, 2022; Held at Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (Adepoju Adeshola International Conference Center), Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria.
3"7th Biennial Conference on Forest Production and Products in a Diversifying Economy for Sustainable Livelihoods,", (Forests and Forest Products Society), 26th April, 2021 to 30th April, 2021; University of Uyo, Uyo, Nigeria
4"Forestry And Allied Natural Resources Disciplines In Nigerian Institutions: Inputs For Future Solutions To Dwindling Forest Estate In Nigeria. 1st Commonwealth Forestry Association (CFA) Conference, Nigeria Chapter, Held At Forestry Research Institute", (Commonwealth Forestry Association (CFA) Nigeria Chapter (), 10th October, 2016 to 12th October, 2016; FRIN, IBADAN
5"3rd Commonwealth Forestry Association Of Nigeria Workshop On Research Proposal Writing And Use Of Appropriate Statistical Tools For Analysis Held At Forestry Research Institute Of Nigeria (FRIN), Jericho Hills, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria On 6th- 8th Oc", (Commonwealth Forestry Association of Nigeria), 6th October, 2015 to 8th October, 2015; FRIN, IBADAN
Workshops
1"Workshop on grant writing on Access to grants, research impact and Accessing US grant", (Grant writing committee, Grant and development office NAU), 1st February, 2023 to 1st February, 2023; Prof. Uzoka building FSS, Faculty of Social Sciences, Nmadi Azikiwe University Awka.
2"Non-profit Organizational Effectiveness: Volunteer Management", (Hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Lagos and HACEY Health Initiative), 12th September, 2022 to 22nd September, 2022; Held at American Corner Port-Harcourt, Donald duke Library, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria.
3"Workshop on Nonprofit Organizational Effectiveness: Starting a Non-Profit", (Awka Window on America), 14th July, 2022 to 21st July, 2022; Awka Window on America, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
4"Non-profit Organizational Effectiveness: Leadership Development", (Hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Lagos and HACEY Health Initiative), 27th June, 2022 to 7th July, 2022; Awka Window on America, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
5"Online Book Publishing with Amazon Kindle platform", (Hosted by the U.S. Consulate General Lagos.), 31st May, 2022 to 19th July, 2022; Awka Window on America, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
6""Anambra Forest - Landscape Restoration Action Plan Workshop: 22 - 23 July, 2021", (Nigeria Conservation Foundation In Partnership With Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka)", (Nigeria Conservation Foundation in Partnership with Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 22nd July, 2021 to 23rd July, 2021; Chike Okoli Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Webinars
1"Africa Graduate Mentorship and Coaching Programme (AGMCP) on Essentials of Research Publications in High Impact Journals.", (Images Initiative), 28th June, 2022 to 28th June, 2022; Zoom
2"Wood Vibration and Acoustic Properties", (Organised by Mehran Roohnia, Karaj branch-Islamic Azad University, Alborz, Iran), 25th June, 2022 to 25th June, 2022; meet.google.com
3"What’s Forest education up to in Africa and Europe? Event by Forest Europe.", (Forest Europe), 25th April, 2022 to 25th April, 2022; Zoom