Dr. Chidimma Chisom Umeogu
Dr. Chidimma Chisom Umeogu is a LECTURER I in GEOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY Department, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Chidimma Maduka (Umeogu) is a Geospatial Ecologist and Lecturer at Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU) in Awka, Nigeria, and a co-founder of African Women in GIS. Her research focuses on vegetation phenology, invasive species, climate-vegetation interactions, and ecosystem dynamics, with strong expertise in GIS, remote sensing, and spatial modelling. She develops data-driven solutions for environmental monitoring, including Phen-Risk, a phenological intelligence system for food security in West Africa. Her work uses Earth Observation data to detect signals of ecosystem stress and inform decision-making. She is actively developing scalable, technology-enabled approaches for climate risk assessment, ecosystem resilience, and sustainable environmental management across Africa.
Personal Information
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Address: | Geography And Meterology, Faculty Of Environmental Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | GEOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Federal University Of Technology, Akure. (Master Degree, February, 2017) November, 2014 to October, 2016 M.Tech Geoinformation Technology Geoinformation Technology |
| 2 | Cor Mariae Girls' Secondary School, Nkpor-Agu, Anambra State. (SSCE, November, 2012) September, 2002 to July, 2008 |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2012) September, 2008 to July, 2012 B.Sc. Geography And Meteorology |
| 4 | Krosa Model Primary School, Amawbia, Anambra State. (FSLC, July, 2003) September, 1999 to July, 2002 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka June, 2019 to Present |
| 2 | Co-founder, African Women In GIS March, 2019 to Present |
| 3 | GIS Specialist, Enugu Electricity Distribution Company March, 2018 to July, 2019 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ijomah, J. O., Umeogu, C. C.. (2025, November), "Utilization of Geospatial Technology in Enhancing Environmental Sustainability by Assessing Anthropological Effects on Erosion Development in Orumba North", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 10, (Issue 7), pp 2210-2218 |
| 2 | 1. Ezenwaji E.E., Nzoiwu C.P., Umeogu C.C., Nnabude P., Okoye C.A. (2024, November), "Simulation of River Flow using Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) Model in Imo River Basin", Environmental Review; A Multidisciplinary Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 9, (Issue 4), pp 60-66 |
| 3 | 2. Umeogu, C. C., Enete, C. I.. (2024, October), "Effects of vegetation cover on temperature variation within the Nigeria Forest-Savanna Ecotone", International Journal of Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 42-61 |
| 4 | Umeogu, C. C., Enete, C. I.. (2024, October), "Trends in Growing Season Length under Current Climate within the Nigeria Forest-Savanna Ecotone", International Journal of Applied Research in Agricultural and Applied Economics, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 1-18 |
| 5 | Ezenwaji, E. E., Nzoiwu, C. P., Umeogu, C. C., Nnabude, P., Okoye, C. A. (2024, August), "Hydrological modelling of ungauged Mamu River Basin using SWAT model", Journal of Geography, Meteorology and Environment, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 1-14 |
| 6 | Nwabueze I. Igu, Chinero N. Ayogu, Chidimma C. Umeogu, Michael C. Obikwelu. (2023, May), "Analysis of Land Use Change and Associated Implications on Soil Ecosystem Functions in South Eastern Nigeria", Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection, Vol. 11, (Issue 5), pp 126-134 |
| 7 | IR Igboanugo, O Iheukwumere, C Obikwelu, L Ozoemene, CC Umeogu, PI Eburu, DC Onuoha. (2023, July), "ANALYSIS OF FLOOD SUSCEPTIBILITY IN NORTHERN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA USING GEOSPATIAL TECHNOLOGY", International Journal of Applied Science and Engineering Review, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 106-133 |
| 8 | 1. Umeogu C. C., Okonkwo C. J. (2017, June), "Vegetation Health Response To Land Surface Temperature In Forest-Savanna Transition Zone Of Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 9 | Enete, I. C., Ezezue A. M., Okolie A. O., Umeogu C. C., Okonkwo C. J. (2017, June), "Spatial Analysis Of Malaria Occurrence In Awka Capital Territory, Anambra State", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Umeogu, C. C., Igu, N. I.. (2024, June), "Investigation into the Biodiversity Management and Conservation Practices in Southeast of Nigeria", International Conference of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences: ‘Towards Environmental Sustainability in Infrastructure Growth and Development of Nigeria’, (Faculty of Environmental Sciences) 5th – 7th June 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 45-56 |
| 2 | Bartholomew, N. M, Umeogu, C. C. (2024, June), "Assessing the Impact of Urbanization on Green Species in Awka Urban Area Using GIS", International Conference of the Faculty of Environmental Sciences: ‘Towards Environmental Sustainability in Infrastructure Growth and Development of Nigeria’, (Faculty of Environmental Sciences) 5th – 7th June 2024; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 63-78 |
| 3 | Nwabueze I. Igu, and Chidimma C. Umeogu. (2023, April), "Agriculture in a tropical wetland zone: food security and land use change concerns", , 11th Annual and International Conference of Renewable and Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria |
| 4 | Ezenwaji E.E, Nzoiwu C.P., Umeogu C.C. (2017, May), "Contributions Of Rainfall And Other Meteorological Factors To Building Collapse In Urban Areas Of Anambra State.", |
| 5 | E. E Ezenwaji, C. P Nzoiwu, C. C Umeogu. (2017, January), "An Analysis of Seasonal Quality of Lakes Atama and Iyiocha on Awka-Orlu Upland, Anambra State Nigeria", , pp 977-981 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Early Career Supporting Award" (September, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS) |
| 2 | Collaborator: "African-led Training Material Design" (September, 2024 to December, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by ESA EO Africa R&D Facility, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC) |
| 3 | Awardee: "DEVELOPMENT OF DECISION-SUPPORT TOOL FOR MANAGING INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES AND ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA" (April, 2026). Ongoing sponsored grant by TetFund Institution Based Research Project |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal (AFNRJ)" (March, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Timetable Officer, "Department of Geography and Meteorology" (November, 2025) |
| 2 | Advisory Panel, "Invest in Open Infrastructure (IOI)" (May, 2023 to September, 2023) |
| 3 | Departmental Liaison Officer, "Academic Staff Union of Universities" (November, 2023) |
| 4 | Departmental Laboratory Coordinator, "Department of Geography and Meteorology" (June, 2021) |
| 5 | Member of the Expanded WASH Management Committee, "National Water Resources Capacity Building Network South-East (NWRCBNet-SE) and Climate Change Centre" (June, 2021) |
| 6 | Accreditation Sub-Committee Head on Lab Setup and Instrumentation, "Department of Geography and Meteorology" (July, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "British Ecological Society" - CON-1995875 (member since 2026), https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS)" - 76222330 (member since 2024), https://www.iavs.org/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "IEEE Geoscience and Remote Sensing Society" - 98269606 (member since 2023), https://www.ieee.org/profile/membershipandsubscription/showMembershipsAndSubscriptions.html |
| 4 | Life Member, "African Women in GIS" - Co-Founder (member since 2019), https://ng.linkedin.com/company/african-women-in-gis |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "61st Annual Conference: GEOGRAPHY AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS)", (ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIAN GEOGRAPHERS), 1st August, 2021 to 5th August, 2021; OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA |
| 2 | "ESRI User Conference", (ESRI), 12th July, 2021 to 15th July, 2021; Virtual |
| 3 | "2nd GEO BON Open Science Conference And 4th All Hands Meeting", (GEO BON), 6th July, 2020 to 10th July, 2020; Virtual |
| 4 | "Understanding Phenology With Remote Sensing", (NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET)), 30th June, 2020 to 14th July, 2020; Virtual |
| 5 | "Forest Mapping And Monitoring With SAR Data", (NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET)), 12th May, 2020 to 21st May, 2020; Virtual |
| 6 | "Satellite Remote Sensing For Agricultural Applications", (NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET)), 14th April, 2020 to 5th May, 2020; Virtual |
| 7 | "Using The UN Biodiversity Lab To Support National Conservation And Sustainable Development Goals", (NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET)), 24th March, 2020 to 7th April, 2020; Virtual |
| 8 | "Earth Observation For Indigenous-Led Land Management", (NASA’s Applied Remote Sensing Training Program (ARSET)), 5th February, 2019 to 19th February, 2019; Virtual |