Dr. Ijeoma L David-okoro

Dr. Ijeoma L David-okoro is a LECTURER I in PHYSICS AND INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Ijeoma L David-okoro

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Dr David-Okoro, Ijeoma Lilian, graduated from University of Nigeria Nsukka with a B.Sc.Physics(Ed). Her Post Graduate Studies were done in Imo State University. She obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Atmospheric Physics and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Atmospheric Physics Her area of interest include air quality in Nigeria and West African Countries and Gender related stufies. She specializes in using Remote Sensing to study Criteria air pollutants over regions of interest. The criteria pollutants studied are carbon monoxide, Sulphur dioxide, Ozone, Aerosol Optical Depth and Nitrogen dioxide. She has also conducted some research work on gender.

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Physics And Industrial Physics, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Department/Sub-Unit:
PHYSICS AND INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Imo State University Owerri. (Doctor of Philosophy, October, 2022)
February, 2017 to October, 2022
2Imo State University Owerri. (Master Degree, August, 2012)
October, 2009 to August, 2012
MSc Atmospheric Physics Atmospheric Physics
3Imo State University Owerri. (Master Degree, August, 2012)
October, 2009 to June, 2012
Masters In Atmospheric Physics
4Imo State University Owerri. (Master Degree, August, 2012)
December, 2009 to August, 2012
Atmospheric Physics
5Alvan Ikoku College Of Education. (NCE, June, 1983)
September, 1980 to June, 1983
NCE (Physics/Chemistry)
6Owerri Girls Secondary School. (SSCE, June, 1980)
September, 1975 to May, 1980
West African Examination's Council School Certificate

Relevant/Working Experience

1Coordinator departmental Sanitation/ dress Code, Physics and industrial Physics Department
October, 2025 to May, 2026
2Head counselling and Career Development, Physics and industrial Physics Department
April, 2025 to May, 2026
3Academic Adviser (Physics Option,), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
December, 2021 to July, 2023
4Members of Curriculum Development Committee for Ochie Igbo STEM Project(Stem), Nnamdi Azikiwe University
September, 2021 to July, 2023
5Academic Adviser (Physics Option,), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
September, 2021 to July, 2023
6Member Sports commitee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
July, 2021 to July, 2023
7Assistant Academic Adviser (Physics Option), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
July, 2021 to October, 2021
8Academic Adviser Computer Option, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
June, 2019 to January, 2020
9Under graduate Project Supervisor for undergraduates, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
June, 2019 to July, 2019
10Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
May, 2019 to May, 2020
11Principal Senior Secondary School, Secondary Education Management Board Ministry of Education Owerri,Imo State Orodo Secondary School Orodo
September, 2017 to May, 2019
12Principal Junior Secondary School, Secondary Education Management Board Ministry of Education Owerri,Imo State Orodo Secondary School Orodo
September, 2016 to September, 2017
13Principal of the Junior Secondary School, Secondary Education Management Board Ministry of Education Owerri,Imo State Orodo Secondary School Orodo
September, 2016 to September, 2017
14Part time Lecturer, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education
September, 2013 to July, 2018
15Principal of the Secondary School, Secondary Education Management Board Ministry of Education Owerri,Imo State, Amuzu Secondary School Amuzu Aboh Mbaise
March, 2013 to September, 2016
16Principal of the Secondary School, Secondary Education Management Board Ministry of Education Owerri,Imo State, Amuzu Secondary School Amuzu Aboh Mbaise
March, 2013 to September, 2016

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Egwuonwu, G.N Jeroh, D.M David-Okoro, I.L., Anyanor, O.O Ndeche, K.C Madubuonu, N.C Olisah, N.C Ezeobi, F.C. (2024, May) CONCISE INTRODUCTORY UNDERGRADUATE MECHANICS Second Edition in 2024 by Divine Printing and Publishing Co.
Journal Articles
1David-Okoro, I. L.* , Osuafor, A. M. , Okonkwo, I. G. , Nwankwo, M. C. , Samuel, N. N. , Awosika, O. F., Ezeobi G. O., Abumchukwu, A. A., Christian-Ike, N. , & Amaefuna, A. I.. (2026, March), "Comparative Analysis of Alternative Energy Adoption among Women in Rural and Urban Areas of Imo State: Implications for Women in Science and SDG 7", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), Vol. 13, (Issue 3), pp 9
2Ewurum N.B.B.1 , David-Okoro, I. L.* 2 , Nwosu I.E.1 , & Umeoka N.. (2025, October), "SPATIO-TEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF CARBON MONOXIDE CONCENTRATIONS AT MAJOR ROAD JUNCTIONS IN OWERRI, NIGERIA: EVALUATING THE IMPACT OF TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND ENGINE IDLING.", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 14, (Issue 2), pp pp. 249– 256
3David -Okoro, I.L. (2025, March), "SATELLITE-BASED ASSESSMENT OF TOTAL COLUMN NITROGEN HOTSPOTS IN NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR URBAN IN-SITU MONITORING NETWORKS", Journal of Basic Physical research, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 6
4David - Okoro, I. L., Chineke, T. C., Nwofor, O.K., Ewurum, N.B.B., Chinaka J.. (2023, April), "Regional Assessment of Remotely Sensed Surface Concentration of Sulphur Dioxide in Nigeria from 2003 to 2019 using Nasa Giovanni Air Quality", Regional Assessment of Remotely Sensed Surface Concentration of Sulphur Dioxide in Nigeria from 2003 to 2019 using Nasa Giovanni Air Quality, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 7
5David- Okoro, I.L.*, Chineke T.C., Nwofor O.K., Opara A.I., Ewurum N.B.B., Nwosu E. & Chinaka J.C.. (2023, May), "Sampling Five Criteria Air Pollutant over Nigeria from 2005 to 2018 using NASA", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT)), Vol. 8, (Issue 5)
6David-Okoro I.L*., Chineke T.C., Nwofor O.K, Mbagwu JP.C and Ewurum N.B.B. (2021, May), "Regional Assessment of Ozone across Nigeria, from 2005 to 2018 using NASAGIOVANNI Air Quality", International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology (IJEIT), Vol. -10, (Issue -11), pp 5, ISO 9001:2008 Certified
7Nwoye Amarachukwu Nkechi, PhD & Lecturer Nnamdi AzikiNwoye Amara, David-Okoro Ijeoma Lilian, Mbaegbu Chioma Stephanie,. (2021, June), "The Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Science Education in Anambra State of Nigeria*", American Journal of Higher Education JAAR Publishing Center San Francisco, CA, USA, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 11
8DAVID-OKORO Ijeoma L. , CHINEKE, T.C., OSUAFOR, Abigail M., EWURUM, N.B.B., NWOSU, E.I.1 & NWOFOR, O.K.. (2020, August), "SPATIO - TEMPORAL ASSESSMENT OF SURFACE CONCENTRATION OF CARBON MONOXIDE OVER NIGERIA FROM 2007 TO 2016 USING REMOTE SENSING DATA.", OWSDSEFIJOSAT, Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 17
9L David-Okoro ,TC Chineke, VE Ihemmadu, ND Onyeuwaoma, VN Dike. (2009, July), "Solar electricity potentials and optimal angles for mounting solar panels in the six geopolitical zones of Nigeria", African Journals Online, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), 2009
10David-Okoro, I.L, Chineke,T.C.& Nwofor, O.K.. (2006, March), "Comparison of the Solar Radiation for some sites in Northern Nigeria", African journal of renewable and alternative energy, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 8

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1Judge for Aboh and Ezinihete Local t Government Area cultural festival, "Ahiara Diocess Ugwu Mbaise Cultural Festival" (September, 2025 to December, 2025)
2Chairlady Beauty Pageants Ugwu Mbaise Cultural Festival, "Ahiara Diocess Ugwu Mbaise Cultural Festival" (September, 2025 to December, 2026)
3General President, "Umuihuocha Development Union Women wing" (August, 2023 to August, 2026)
4Member annual lectures and beauty pageant selection for Opara na Ada Eyirieyi Mbaise, "Eyirieyi Obohia" (August, 2022 to August, 2026)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Physics" - OM/21/258 (member since 2011), https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.nipngn.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"13th Annual & International Hybrid Conference", (Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University ideato), 26th March, 2025 to 29th March, 2025; Ideato imo state
2"11th Annual & International Conference of Renewable & Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 25th April, 2023 to 28th April, 2023; Awka
3"NIP 42nd Annual Conference", (NIP FUTO Owerri), 18th November, 2019 to 22nd November, 2019; Federal University of Technology Owerri
4"SECOND OWSD SOUTH EAST FORUM INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL CONFERENCE",", (Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World), 13th November, 2019 to 16th November, 2019; CNew Auditorium Extension Site, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State
5"11th Annual and International Conference of the Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria", (Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
6"SECOND OWSD SOUTH EAST FORUM INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL CONFERENCE",", (Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World), CNew Auditorium Extension Site, Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State
7"3rd International Hybrid and Annual Lecture 2025", (Faculty of Physical Sciences), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
8"3rd International Hybrid and Annual Lecture 2025", (Faculty of Physical Sciences), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
9"Mitigating the effect of Climate change through energy transistion change", (Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria), Usman Danfodio University Sokoto
Workshops
1"Career Advisory committee", (Centre for counselling and Counselling Development d Career), 15th April, 2025 to 15th April, 2025; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka CIBN
2"Ethics, Technicalities, Benefits and Challenges of Online Teaching and Examination"", (Sandwich Unit), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU Secretariat Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
3"Teach-a-class Project", (Owerri Girls Secondary School Old Girls Association), 2nd January, 2019 to 2nd January, 2019; Owerri Girls Secondary School Owerri
4"Experts and Community Leaders to Examine Climate Change Risks for Worcester", (Experts and Community Leaders with University of Worcester), EE 1061, Edward Elgar Building, University of Worcester, St John's Campus, Worcester WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
5"Career Advisory committee", (Centre for counselling and Career Development Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka
Seminar
1"Climate Change and Its Impact on Academia", (Airmeet), 13th February, 2026 to 13th February, 2026; Zoom
Webinars
1"https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/advancing-inclusive-science-systems-collective-action-close-gender-gap", (UNESCO), 6th May, 2026 to 8th May, 2026; Zoom
2"Editage", (Editage Catcus Communications), 23rd February, 2023 to 23rd February, 2023; Zoom
3"2026 International Day of Women and Girls in Science", (UNESCO), Zoom