Dr. Uzochukwu Sunday John
Dr. Uzochukwu Sunday John is a LECTURER I in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Chemical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2023) October, 2016 to January, 2023 PhD Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2015) October, 2012 to February, 2015 M.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2010) October, 2005 to September, 2010 B.Eng Chemical Engineering |
| 4 | Federal Government College, Nise, Anambra State. (SSCE, July, 2005) September, 1999 to July, 2005 |
| 5 | Gaius Benton Schools, Oko, Orumba-North L.G.A, Anambra State. (FSLC, July, 1999) September, 1993 to July, 1999 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Course Adviser (300L students), Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. May, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Member, Departmental Examination Committee, Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Lectuere I, Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria May, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Unit Head/ Supervisor: Reaction and Process Control Laboratory, Chemical Engineering Department, Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria October, 2021 to May, 2023 |
| 5 | Unit Head/ Supervisor (Acting): Reaction and Process Control Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2021 to October, 2021 |
| 6 | Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to May, 2023 |
| 7 | JUPEB-LECTURER., Nnamdi Azikiwe University February, 2017 to January, 2019 |
| 8 | Teaching, NYSC Primary Assignment July, 2011 to July, 2012 |
| 9 | Teaching, Kings & Queens Schools, Onitsha, Anambra State. September, 2009 to July, 2010 |
| 10 | Research and Quality Control, Research And Quality Control Department, Fenabros Polymer Industry Limited, Onitsha, Anambra State. March, 2009 to February, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | John S.U., Ejimofor M.I., Eze H.C.,. (2018, August) A-Level Physics, JUBEP, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | Ajana Sunday .U. (2005, February) The Computer Hardware Maintenance: Computer Assembling, Upgrading and Maintenance MICO Industrial Press, Nigeria |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chigozie Francolins Uzoh, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Ikenna Chukwudi Nwokedi, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu, John Jones Ajali. (2026, January), "Exploring the potential of non-food biobased oils as waxy crude oil flow improvers: Recent developments, challenges and future prospects", journal homepage: www.elsevier.com/locate/indcrop https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2025.122470 Received 5 February 2025; Received in revised form 6 December 2025; Accepted 8 December 2025 Industrial Crops & Products, Vol. 239 |
| 2 | Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti, Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chioma Mary John, Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu, Akaeme Chidinma Florence, Charles Ebuka Chinyelu. (2026, February), "Dual-mechanism alginate-based bioremediation membranes for high-efficiency treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater", Discover Water, pp 1-49 |
| 3 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chioma Mary John, Chioma Maary‑Jane Ezechukwu, Polycarp Ikechukwu Nwabuokei, John N. Agbo, JoyAnn Nwamaka Aningo. (2026, May), "Waste plastics‑integrated agro‑waste formulations for durable exterior and interior interlock and roofing sheets in sustainable construction", Discover Environment, Vol. 4, (Issue 233), pp 2 - 34 |
| 4 | Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chukwunonso Nnayelum Onyenanu, Ikenna C. Nwokedi. (2025, October), "Advancing Bio-Jet Fuel Production Through Catalytic Innovation and Biorefinery System Optimization", International Journal of Transdisciplinary Research and Perspectives, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 26-38 |
| 5 | C.M John, Chigozie Francolins Uzoh, Florence Chidimma Akaeme, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu. (2025, October), "Alginate-Based Bioremediation: Kinetic and Thermodynamic Analysis of Slaughterhouse Wastewater Treatment", Research Square, pp 1-39 |
| 6 | John Sunday Uzochukwu, Nweke Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka, Nwachukwu Josiah Odinaka, Olufemi Gideon Olajide. (2025, February), "Fabrication and Optimization of Alginate Membranes for Improved Wastewater Treatment", Archives of Case Reports, Vol. 9, (Issue 2), pp 026-043 |
| 7 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Chigozie Francolins Uzoh, Mary Chioma John, Precious Chukwunweike Uchendu and Adaeze Joan Ekemezie. (2025, September), "A novel alginate‑based bioremediation membrane system for effective treatment of slaughterhouse wastewater: a continuous process optimization study", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Vol. 72, (Issue 164), pp 2-55 |
| 8 | Ezechukwu, C.M., Onukwuli, O.D, Obiora-Okafo, I.A Igbonekwu, L.I, and John S.U. (2025, March), "Kinetic Analysis and Adsorptive Efficiency in Ciprofloxacin Removal from Pharmaceutical Waste-water using an Effective Adsorbent", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1474-1485 |
| 9 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chinenye Faith Okey-Onyesolu, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Chukwunonso Nnayelum Onyenanu, Erochukwu Obioma Achugbu, CM John. (2025, March), "Machine Learning-enhanced Copper (I) Thiocyanate-based Perovskite-silicon Tandem Solar Cells: Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Efficiency and Stability", Archives of Case Reports, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 081-0131 |
| 10 | Chinenye Faith Okey-Onyesolu, Ikenna Chukwudi Nwokedi, Chinonso Augustus Edeoga, Sunday Uzochukwu John. (2025, June), "Rice Husk Biomass-Derived Nanoparticles: A Green Strategy for Tetracycline Removal", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 2180-2203 |
| 11 | Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Sunday Uzochukwu John. (2025, April), "Sustainable and Efficient Wastewater Treatment: A Novel Alginate Bead Membrane Solution", ESP International Journal of Advancements in Science & Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 05-19 |
| 12 | Sunday John, Ezechukwu Mary-Jane chioma, Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyenu, Ejiofor Calista Chimelogo, Chinyelu Charles Ebuka, Ajali John Jones. (2025, January), "Sustainable Biodiesel: Integrating Technology, Policy, and Economics for a Greener Future", International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 13 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Ikenna Chukwudi Nwokedi, Chukwunonso Nnayelum Onyenanu. (2025, March), "Multi-product biorefineries for biofuels and value-added products: advances and future perspectives", Academia Green Energy |
| 14 | John Sunday Uzochukwu, Igbokwe Philomena Kanwulia, Nwabanne Joseph Tagbo, John M.C, Ezechukwu Chioma Mary-Jane, Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnayelum. (2025, March), "Sustainable Bio-Aviation Fuel Production from Biobased Oil: A Novel Hydrogen-Free Biorefinery Approach", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1530-1554 |
| 15 | John Sunday Uzochukwu, Igbokwe K. Philomena, Nwabanne Tagbo Joseph, Nwokedi Chukwudi Ikenna, Ajali Jones John, Ejiofor Chimelogo Calista. (2025, June), "Hydrogen-free biorefinery pathway for sustainable fuel production: kinetics and thermodynamics insights", ESS Open Archive, pp 282-317 |
| 16 | C. M. John, Sunday Uzochukwu John , Chigozie Francolins Uzoh, Florence Chidimma Akaeme, Chioma Mary‑Jane Ezechukwu, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu. (2025, November), "Mechanistic insights into alginate-based bioremediation: kinetic and thermodynamic analysis of slaughterhouse wastewater treatment in a continuous packed-bed bioreactor", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, Vol. 72, (Issue 208), pp 1-42 |
| 17 | C. F. Uzoh, S. U. John, H. A. Ezea, L. I. Igbonekwu, E. M. Madiebo. (2025, March), "The study of the effectiveness of soybean oil and castor oil as flow improvers for waxy petroleum crude oil", ENGINEERING Journal of Petroleum Exploration and Production Technology |
| 18 | Dominic Okechukwu Onukwuli, Matthew chukwudi Menkiti, Esonye Chizoo, Emmanuel Nnali-Uroh, Chukwuemeka Julius Mmelikam, Sunday Uzochukwu John, Obioma Anselam Anyanwu, Victor Afetame Orifa. (2025, December), "Valorization of Papaya Peel Waste via Calcination and KOH Activation into a High-Performance Heterogeneous Catalyst for Biodiesel Production", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 5(4), December (2025), 3028-3041, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 3028-3041 |
| 19 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Mary-Jane Chioma Ezechukwu, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu, Calista Chimelogo Ejiofor, M C John, and John Jones Ajali. (2024, December), "Catalytic Processes for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Biore neries", International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Reviews, Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 20 | N.J. Obodo, S.U. John (Ajana), M.C.John. (2024, May), "Investigation of Drying and Chemical Properties of Unstyrenated and Styrenated Palm Kernel Oil Modified Alkyl Resins Using Some Empirical Models", International Journal of Novel Research in Physics Chemistry & Mathematics, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 85-91 |
| 21 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chijioke Elijah Onu, Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Calista Chimelogo Ejiofor. (2024, December), "Development of Second-Generation Feedstock Towards Environmental Sustainability: Biobased Oil Extraction, Thermodynamics and Advanced Nonlinear Kinetic Modeling", Green Energy and Environmental Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 1-29 |
| 22 | Calista C. Ejiofor, Loveth N. Emembolu, Sunday U. John, Charles E. Chinyelu, John J. Ajali. (2024, February), "The Mechanical and Physical Properties of Coir Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Board", International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 23-26 |
| 23 | C.F. Uzoh, S.U. John, H.A. Ezea, C.M. Ezechukwu, L.I. Igbonekwu , E.M. Madiebo,. (2024, November), "Bio-based flow improvers for waxy petroleum crude", Geoenergy Science and Engineering, Vol. 244, (Issue 213444), pp 1-16, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2024.213444 |
| 24 | Obiageli AR, Nkeiruka NC, Uzochukwu JS, Chimelogo EC.. (2024, May), "Optimum Bleaching Efficiency of Activated Ntezi Bentonite using Response Surface Methodology", Journal of Biomedical Resources and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 5), pp 420-429 |
| 25 | Sunday. U. John, Philomena Igbokwe K., Joseph Nwabanne T., Onu C. E., Nweke C. N., Ajali J. J., Ejiofor C. C., & Nwokedi I. C.. (2023, December), "PARAMETRIC, NONLINEAR KINETIC AND THERMODYNAMIC MODELING OF PETROLEUM ETHER-BASED NEEM SEED OIL EXTRACTION PROCESS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INNOVATIONS IN ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY, Vol. 10, (Issue 12), pp 58–71 |
| 26 | Ajemba Regina Obiageli, Nweke Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka, John Sunday Uzochukwu. (2023, December), "Dynamic Modeling of Fixed-bed Column Adsorption of Methylene Blue onto Modified Kono-Bowe (Nigerian) Clay", International Journal of Modern Developments in Engineering and Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 12), pp 14-23 |
| 27 | John S.U, Onu E.C, Ohale P.E, Nweke C.N, Madiebo E.M, John C.M. (2023, August), "Mathematical and Statistical Process Modeling of Hydrochloric Acid Leaching of Iron-Oxide Impurity from Inyi Kaolin: Response Surface Methodology", International Journal of Modern Developments in Engineering and Science, Vol. 2, (Issue 8), pp 7-14 |
| 28 | John Sunday. U, Igbokwe K. Philomena, Joseph Nwabanne T.,. (2021, June), "Kinetic, Thermodynamic, And Parametric Studies Of Oil Extraction From Jatropha Oilseeds.", International l Journal of Innovations in Engineering Research and Technology, Volume 8, Issue 6, 55-70. June. |
| 29 | John U. Sunday, Igbokwe P.K, Nwabanne J.T. (2021, December), "Extraction modeling, Nonlinear Kinetics, and Thermodynamics of Solvent Extraction of Neem Seeds Oil", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 19, pp 451-462 |
| 30 | Ikechukwu A. Nnanwube, Okechukwu D. Onukwuli, Sunday U. Ajana. (2018, September), "Modeling And Optimization Of Galena Dissolution In Hydrochloric Acid: Comparison Of Central Composite Design And Artificial Neural Network,", Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering, 6, 294-315:, Vol. 6, pp 294-315 |
| 31 | John U. S. and John M. C.. (2016, February), "Production And Application Of Microbial Surfactant From Cassava Wastewater. American Journal Of Engineering, Technology And Society. 2(4).", American Journal of Engineering, Technology and Society |
| 32 | U.S. John, M.C. John, J.N. Obodo.. (2016, September), "Adsorption Studies On The Removal Of Lead From Refinery Waste Water Using Bio-Surfactant Produced From E-Coli.", International Journal of Novel Research in Interdisciplinary Studies. 2,(3), pp: (11-19). |
| 33 | . Ajana .S., Onukwuli O. D., Ajemba R.O., Okey-Onyesolu C.F., Okoye C.C... (2015, May), "Leaching Of Okija Kaolin Iron-Oxides Impurity With HCl: Optimization Of Dissolution Conditions Using Response Surface Methodology.", Integrated Journal of Engineering Research and Technology. 2 (3), pp: (201 – 214) |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Dr. John Sunday Uzochukwu. (2023, February), "Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Aviation Fuel From Neem and Jatropha Seeds Oil". Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universty |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Sunday Uzochukwu John, Chinenyenwa Nkeiruka Nweke, Charles Ebuka Chinyelu, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu. (2025, November), "Evaluation of Process Parameters in Continuous Bioremediation of Slaughterhouse Wastewater Using Alginate-Based Fungal and Algal Beads", |
| 2 | John Sunday Uzochukwu, Igbokwe K. Philomena, Nwabanne Tagbo Joseph, Nwokedi Chukwudi Ikenna, Ajali Jones John, Ejiofor Chimelogo Calista. (2024, August), "PAPER B12 Hydrogen-free biorefinery for sustainable fuel production", Faculty of Engineering International (Hybrid) Conference 2024, Vol. 4, pp 282-317 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Gender Grant" (August, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by The Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Transdisciplinary Research and Perspectives" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Editor, "International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies" (October, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology" (May, 2017) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Departmental & Proposal Defense" (September, 2025 to September, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "PG Defense" (November, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Coordinator/Lead, Engineering Research Cluster, "Directorate of Research and Innovation, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Chairman, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on Data and Documentation" (May, 2025) |
| 3 | ICT Officer, "Department of Chemical Engineering" (April, 2025) |
| 4 | Faculty Advisor, "American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) NAU Chapter" (March, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on Grants, Scholarships and International Linkages" (May, 2025) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Chemical Engineering Research Innovation and Development Committee" (February, 2025) |
| 7 | Coordinator, Event Program/Schedule & Secretary General, "Faculty Board Committee on Valedictory Lecture" (January, 2025) |
| 8 | Assistant Librarian, "Departmental Library Management/ Committee, Chemical Engineering Department" (March, 2024) |
| 9 | Member, "Examination Committee, Chemical Engineering Department" (May, 2023) |
| 10 | 300 level Course Adviser, "Chemical Engineering Department" (May, 2023) |
| 11 | Unit Head, "Reaction and Process Control Laboratory Unit, Department of Chemical Engineering" (February, 2020 to May, 2023) |
| 12 | Member, "Departmental Welfare Committe" (March, 2020 to May, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)" - 009905943853 (member since 2025), https://www.aiche.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Council for Regulation of Engineering in In Nigeria" - 53752 (member since 2019), https://coren.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers" - GM1545 (member since 2015), https://Nsche.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Waste in green economy for sustainable industrial development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd September, 2022 to 5th November, 2022; University Auditorium, UNIZIK, Awka, Nigeria |
| 2 | "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018", (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 14th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; FACULTY of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 3 | "RAW MATERIALS PROCESSING AND UTILIZATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; FACULTY OF ENGINEERING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2018", (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 14th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; FACULTY of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "GENERAL TRAINING WORKSHOP ON LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION, QUALITY MANAGEMENT GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICE AND SAFETY", (NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 25th November, 2019 to 26th November, 2019; NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA |