Mrs. Nkolika Benedeth Ndulue
Mrs. Nkolika Benedeth Ndulue is a LECTURER I in FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE Department, Faculty Of Agriculture in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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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Address: | Forestry And Wildlife, Faculty Of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE |
Department/Sub-Unit: | FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, IBADAN OYO STATE. (Master Degree, August, 2017) April, 2015 to September, 2016 M.Sc In Wood And Fibre Science FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT |
| 2 | UNIVERSITY 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
| 1 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | SIWES Coordinator, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture NAU May, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2022 to March, 2023 |
| 4 | SIWES Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria May, 2021 to May, 2022 |
| 5 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2021 to March, 2022 |
| 6 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University March, 2020 to March, 2021 |
| 7 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria March, 2019 to March, 2020 |
| 8 | Welfare Officer, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. March, 2019 to May, 2021 |
| 9 | Volunteer Staff, Department Of Forestry And Wildlife Management University Of Port Harcourt June, 2017 to October, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | i. 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 |
| 2 | Egwunatum, 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 |
| 3 | Onakpoma, .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 |
| 4 | Esiere, 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 |
| 5 | 2. 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 |
| 6 | 4. 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 | |
| 1 | Ndulue 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". |
| 2 | Ndulue 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 | |
| 1 | Egwunatum, 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 |
| 2 | Esiere, 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 |
| 3 | Chukwu, 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 |
| 4 | Anozie, 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 |
| 5 | 1. 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 |
| 6 | Ndulue 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 | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "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 | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)" (June, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Converner, "(Convener) Faculty sub-Committee on Business generation and Exhibition on the 1st faculty of Agriculture International Conference" (February, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty Committee on Ceremonial/ Matriculation, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (June, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty Committee on Journal and Book Publication" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "Quality Assurance Committee, Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka." (July, 2023) |
| 5 | SIWES Coordinator, "Department of Forestry and Wildlife" (May, 2021) |
| 6 | Welfare Officer, "Department of Forestry and wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2019 to May, 2021) |
| 7 | Volunteer Staff, "Department of forestry and wildlife, University of Port-Harcourt" (June, 2017 to October, 2018) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "International Society of Wood Science and Technology (SWST)" (member since 2022), https://www.swst.org/wp/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Organisation for women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD)" (member since 2021), http://owsd.net |
| 3 | Full Member, "International Society for Tropical Foresters (ISTF)" (member since 2020), https://tropicalforesters.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "Forests and Forest Products Society (FFPS)" - 2020/106 (member since 2020), https://www.ffps.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "African Forest Forum (AFF)" (member since 2020), https://afforum.org |
| 6 | Life Member, "Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN)" - LMFAN/2021/60 (member since 2019), https://www.fan-ng.com |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 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 |