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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Chemical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2023)
October, 2016 to January, 2023
PhD Chemical Engineering
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, February, 2015)
October, 2012 to February, 2015
M.Eng Chemical Engineering
3Anambra State University, Uli, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2010)
October, 2005 to September, 2010
B.Eng Chemical Engineering
4Federal Government College, Nise, Anambra State. (SSCE, July, 2005)
September, 1999 to July, 2005
5Gaius Benton Schools, Oko, Orumba-North L.G.A, Anambra State. (FSLC, July, 1999)
September, 1993 to July, 1999

Relevant/Working Experience

1Course Adviser (300L students), Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
May, 2023 to Present
2Member, Departmental Examination Committee, Chemical Engineering Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
May, 2023 to Present
3Lectuere 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
5Unit Head/ Supervisor (Acting): Reaction and Process Control Laboratory, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
February, 2021 to October, 2021
6Technologist II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2019 to May, 2023
7JUPEB-LECTURER., Nnamdi Azikiwe University
February, 2017 to January, 2019
8Teaching,  NYSC Primary Assignment
July, 2011 to July, 2012
9Teaching,  Kings & Queens Schools, Onitsha, Anambra State.
September, 2009 to July, 2010
10Research and Quality Control,  Research And Quality Control Department, Fenabros Polymer Industry Limited, Onitsha, Anambra State.
March, 2009 to February, 2011

Creative Output

Books
1John S.U., Ejimofor M.I., Eze H.C.,. (2018, August) A-Level Physics, JUBEP, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2Ajana Sunday .U. (2005, February) The Computer Hardware Maintenance: Computer Assembling, Upgrading and Maintenance MICO Industrial Press, Nigeria
Journal Articles
1Sunday. 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
2John 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
3John 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.
4John 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
5Ikechukwu 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:
6John 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
7U.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).
8. 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
1Dr. John Sunday Uzochukwu. (2023, February), "Synthesis and Characterization of Bio-Aviation Fuel From Neem and Jatropha Seeds Oil". Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe Universty

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences" (July, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Plant Cell Biotechnology and Molecular Biology" (May, 2017)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Assistant Librarian, "Departmental Library Management/ Committee, Chemical Engineering Department" (March, 2024)
2Member, "Examination Committee, Chemical Engineering Department" (May, 2023)
3300 level Course Adviser, "Chemical Engineering Department" (May, 2023)
4Unit Head, "Reaction and Process Control Unit, Chemical Engineering Laboratory" (February, 2020 to April, 2023)
5Member, "Departmental Welfare Committe" (March, 2020 to May, 2023)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Council for Regulation of Engineering in In Nigeria" (member since 2019), https://coren.ng
2Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineering" (member since 2015), https://Nsche.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conference
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
Other Events
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
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