Mr. Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe
Mr. Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe is a LECTURER II in INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A highly motivated individual that is hardworking, resourceful and seeks for new challenging position in my field of study in this noble institution that offers professional growth while being creative and innovative in achievement of the institution's goals.
Personal Information
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Address: | Industrial And Production Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, June, 2021) November, 2016 to February, 2021 M.Eng Industrial Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2012) October, 2007 to July, 2012 B.Eng Industrial And Production Engineering |
| 3 | Merchants Of Light Special Science School, Oba. (SSCE, June, 2006) September, 2003 to June, 2006 WAEC Special Science Class |
| 4 | Merchants Of Light Special Science School, Oba. (NECO, June, 2006) September, 2003 to June, 2006 NECO Special Science Class |
| 5 | Holy Trinity Primary School, Onitsha. (FSLC, July, 2001) September, 1994 to July, 2000 Primary School Education |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | CODE Anambra Cohort 1, Solution Innovation District (SID) (November, 2024) July, 2023 to August, 2024 Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Certification Innovative Technologies |
| 2 | Onitsha High School, Onitsha (July, 2003) September, 2000 to July, 2003 Junior Secondary Certificate Junior Secondary Education |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Engineer I, Physical Planning Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Production Manager, Charson Chemicals Owerri, Imo State June, 2014 to May, 2019 |
| 3 | Technical Freelancer (Contract Staff), Webdata Technology Company Effurun, Delta State May, 2013 to January, 2014 |
| 4 | Mathematics and Further Mathematics Teacher (NYSC), Ugborikoko Secondary School Warri, Delta State March, 2013 to March, 2014 |
| 5 | Industrial Training, Nonez Paint Industry Abakpa, Enugu State April, 2011 to October, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe , Okpala Charles Chikwendu. (2025, February), "Circular economy strategies in industrial engineering: From theory to practice", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1773-1782 |
| 2 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Okpala Charles Chikwendu. (2025, January), "Machine learning-augmented digital twin systems for predictive maintenance in high-speed rail networks", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Growth Evaluation, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 1783-1795 |
| 3 | Chukwuebuka Martinjoe U-Dominic, Ifeyinwa Juliet Orji, Nkemakonam, C. Igbokwe, Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe , Nwufo, Maduka Augustine. (2025, February), "A Decision Methodology for Six-Sigma Implementation in the Nigerian Small and Medium Scale Enterprise (SME)", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems (UJTPMS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 186 - 202 |
| 4 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Nwabunwanne Emeka Celestine. (2025, January), "Circular Economy and Zero-Energy Factories: A Synergistic Approach to Sustainable Manufacturing", Journal of Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JREAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 829-835 |
| 5 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Ewuzie Nnamdi Vitalis, Igbokwe Nkemakonam Chidiebube, Nwabueze Chibuzo Victoria. (2025, January), "Evaluating Advances in Machine Learning Algorithms for Predicting and Preventing Maternal and Foetal Mortality in Nigerian Healthcare: A Systematic Approach", International Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering (IJIPE), Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-15 |
| 6 | Igbokwe Nkemakonam Chidiebube, Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Godwin Harold Chukwuemeka, Mba Wilfred. (2025, January), "OPTIMIZATION OF OVERALL EQUIPMENT EFFECTIVENESS FACTORS IN A FOOD MANUFACTURING SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE", Journal of Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences (JREAS), Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 836-845 |
| 7 | Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Udu Chukwudi Emeka, Nwamekwe Charles Onyeka. (2025, January), "Artificial Intelligence-Driven Total Productive Maintenance: The Future of Maintenance in Smart Factories", International Journal Of Engineering Research And Development, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 68-74 |
| 8 | Ezeanyim, O. C., Ewuzie, N. V., Aguh, P. S., Nwabueze, C. V., Nwamekwe, C. O.. (2025, March), "Effective Maintenance of Industrial 5-Stage Compressor: A Machine Learning Approach", Gazi University Journal of Science PART A: ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 96-118 |
| 9 | Nwamekwe, C. O., Ewuzie, N. V., Okpala, C. C., Ezeanyim, C., Nwabueze, C. V., Nwabunwanne, E. C.. (2025, March), "Optimizing Machine Learning Models for Soil Fertility Analysis: Insights from Feature Engineering and Data Localization", Gazi University Journal of Science PART A: ENGINEERING AND INNOVATION, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 36-60 |
| 10 | Nwamekwe C. O., Ezeanyim O. C., Igbokwe N. C.. (2025, February), "RESILIENT SUPPLY CHAIN ENGINEERING IN THE ERA OF DISRUPTION: AN APPRAISAL", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 11-23 |
| 11 | Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Udu Chukwudi Emeka, Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe. (2025, April), "Sustainable HVAC Project Management: Strategies for Green Building Certification", International Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering (IJIPE), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 14-28 |
| 12 | Udu Chukwudi Emeka, Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe. (2025, April), "Circular Economy Principles’ Implementation in Electronics Manufacturing: Waste Reduction Strategies in Chemical Management", International Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering (IJIPE), Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 29-42 |
| 13 | Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu, Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Blessing Precy Nnamani. (2024, May), "Challenges and Solutions of Industrial Development in Anambra State, Nigeria", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS, Vol. 7, (Issue 11), pp 467 - 472 |
| 14 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe , Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Okpala Somkenechi Chinwe. (2024, July), "Machine Learning-Based Prediction Algorithms for the Mitigation of Maternal and Fetal Mortality in the Nigerian Tertiary Hospitals", International Journal of Engineering Inventions, Vol. 13, (Issue 7), pp 132-138 |
| 15 | Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Ezeanyim Okechukwu Chiedu, Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe. (2024, July), "The Implementation of Kaizen Principles in Manufacturing Processes: A Pathway to Continuous Improvement", International Journal of Engineering Inventions, Vol. 13, (Issue 7), pp 116-124 |
| 16 | Igbokwe Nkemakonam Chidiebube, Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe. (2024, July), "The Implementation of Internet of Things in the Manufacturing Industry: An Appraisal", International Journal Of Engineering Research And Development, Vol. 20, (Issue 7), pp 510-516 |
| 17 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Ewuzie Nnamdi Vitalis, Igbokwe Nkemakonam Chidiebube, Chukwuebuka Martinjoe U-Dominic, Nwabueze Chibuzo Victoria. (2024, April), "Adoption of Smart Factories in Nigeria: Problems, Obstacles, Remedies and Opportunities", International Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering (IJIPE), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 68-81 |
| 18 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe , Ewuzie Nnamdi Vitalis, Igbokwe Nkemakonam Chidiebube, Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Chukwuebuka Martinjoe U-Dominic. (2024, July), "Sustainable Manufacturing Practices in Nigeria: Optimization and Implementation Appraisal", Journal of Research in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 769-774 |
| 19 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Nkemakonam Chidiebube Igbokwe. (2024, December), "Supply Chain Risk Management: Leveraging AI for Risk Identification, Mitigation, and Resilience Planning", International Journal of Industrial Engineering, Technology & Operations Management, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 41–51 |
| 20 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Chinwuko C. E., Mgbemena C. E. (2020, June), "Development and Implementation of Computerized Production Planning and Control System", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 168-187 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ewuzie Nnamdi Vitalis, Nwamekwe Charles Onyeka , Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Igbokwe Nkemakonam Chidiebube, Chukwuebuka Martinjoe U-Dominic, Nwabueze Chibuzo Victoria. (2024, November), "Machine Learning Models Application for Maintenance Operations Enhancement in a Petrochemical Industry", , pp 66-76, Proceedings Paper A8 |
| 2 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Nkemakonam Chidiebube Igbokwe. (2024, November), "Artificial Intelligence Integration in Supply Chain Risk Management", , pp 386-402, Proceedings Paper C4 |
| 3 | Onukwuli Somto Kenneth, Okpala Charles Chikwendu, Ezeanyim Okechukwu Chiedu, Nwamekwe Charles Onyeka. (2024, November), "Determination of Mechanical Properties of Coir Reinforced Composites for Auto Parts Applications", , pp 186-198, Proceedings Paper B2 |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe. (2024) The production of a batch of 1000 25-kg buckets of brilliant white anti-corrosive paint for a bottling company, Irete Owerri, in Imo State |
| 2 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe. (2024) DESIGN AND SUPERVISION OF FACULTY OF EDUCATION BUILDING AT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA |
| Patents | |
| 1 | Charles Onyeka Nwamekwe, Chika Edith Mgbemena, Nkemakonam Chidiebube Igbokwe, Charles Chikwendu Okpala. "An Automated Production Planning and Control Device", (Issued: 2024, June) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R79650 (member since 2025), https://coren.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Institution of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES)" - 382 (member since 2024), https://nipes.org/ |
| 3 | Associate Member, "International Statistical Engineering Association (ISEA)" - 77557129 (member since 2024), https://isea-change.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Institution of Facilities Engineering and Management (NIFENGM)" - M00247 (member since 2024), https://nifengm.org.ng/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "African Engineering Education Association (AEEA)" - 0128 (member since 2024), https://aeeaonline.org/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)" - 65463 (member since 2024), https://nse.org.ng/ |
| 7 | Full Member, "International Association of Engineers (IAENG)" - 366223 (member since 2024), https://www.iaeng.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2024 International Engineering Conference, Exhibition and AGM", (The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)), 18th November, 2024 to 22nd November, 2024; Thisday Dome, Abuja |
| 2 | "Faculty of Engineering International (Hybrid) Conference 2024", (Faculty of Engineering, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 11th June, 2024 to 11th July, 2024; Faculty of Engineering, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |
| 3 | "COREN 32nd Engineering Assembly", (The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 9th February, 2024 to 9th April, 2024; Thisday Dome, Abuja |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "DAAD Alumni Workshop", (DAAD), 19th June, 2024 to 22nd June, 2024; Cresent Spring Hotel Awka, Nigeria |