Dr. Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu
Dr. Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu is a LECTURER I in POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A Priest in the Anglican communion and a Polymer Engr. by Profession
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Address: | Polymer And Textile Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2026) May, 2019 to July, 2026 Ph.D Polymer Engineering |
| 2 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri. (Master Degree, July, 2017) May, 2015 to February, 2017 M.Sc Polymer Science And Engineering |
| 3 | National Teachers' Institute, Kaduna. (Post-Graduate Degree, July, 2017) February, 2016 to December, 2016 PGDE Education |
| 4 | Federal University Of Technology, Owerri. (Bachelor Degree, May, 2013) December, 2007 to September, 2012 B.Eng Polymer And Textile Engineering |
| 5 | St. Christopher's Junior Seminary 3-3, Onitsha. (SSCE, June, 2007) September, 2000 to May, 2007 |
| 6 | Otumoye Primary School, Fegge. (FSLC, August, 2000) September, 1992 to December, 2000 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Priest, Diocese on the Niger, Church of Nigeria, Anglican communion December, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2020 to September, 2023 |
| 4 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka August, 2019 to August, 2020 |
| 5 | Mathematics/Further Mathematics teacher, St. Christopher's Junior Seminary 3-3, Onitsha October, 2015 to July, 2019 |
| 6 | Production Officer, Ngobros & Co. Nig. Ltd, 71-76 Obidiah Rd, Nnewichi Nnewi Anambra State (Babymate Diapers) August, 2014 to March, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Izuchukwu O Madu, UV Okpechi, BA Okegbulu, MA Ajibola, OO Ogunbiyi, WJ Sojobi, CC Odili. (2026, January) High-temperature polyimide-reinforced insulation filler composite dielectric materials for high-voltage applications Elsevier, pp 155-183 |
| 2 | Iheoma Chukwujike Nwuzor, Anselm Ogah Ogah, Anthony Chidi Ezika, Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu, Martin Emeka Ibenta. (2025, January) Hybrid polymeric materials for potential applications in bone regeneration Woodhead Publishing, pp 53-89 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Victor U. Okpechi, Joseph T. Nwabanne, Izuchukwu O. Madu, Chidume N. Nwambu. (2026, July), "The Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Nano Pineapple Crown Fiber (PCF) incorporated in Polyvinyl Alcohol, Carboxymethyl Cellulose (PVA/CMC) Bio-Nanocomposite for Food Packaging Applications", Unizik Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 3753-3766 |
| 2 | Izuchukwu O. Madu, Joseph T. Nwabanne, Iheoma C. Nwuzor, Victor U. Okpechi. (2026, July), "Synthesis of Cellulose Based Carbon Dots from African fan palm (Borassus aethiopum) for Corrosion Inhibition of Mild Steel in HCL", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 3726-3742 |
| 3 | Izuchukwu O Madu, Joseph T Nwabanne, Iheoma C Nwuzor. (2026, June), "Eco-Friendly Carbon Dots Derived from Non-lignin Cellulose of Borassus aethiopum for Corrosion Mitigation of Mild Steel in Hydrochloric Acid", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 9, (Issue 3), pp 538-553 |
| 4 | Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu, Innocent Okechi Arukalam, Henry Chukwuka Oyeoka, Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi, Miracle Chisom Madu, Remy Uche. (2026, June), "Exploration of Aloe Vera Gel Extract as a Bio-based Additive for Self-healing and Anti-corrosive Performance in Alkyd Resin Coatings", American Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 1-16 |
| 5 | Ezeani Obumneme Emmanuel, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Chibuzor Daniel Ekweonu, Izuchukwu Madu, Chioma Joan Ikebudu. (2026, February), "Optimization and functionalization of hybridized Ferrocene Polymeric Nanoarchitectures and Multifunctional Applications", Hybrid Advances, pp 100618 |
| 6 | Obumneme E Ezeani, Nwuzor Iheoma C, Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu, Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi. (2025, November), "Natural Polymer-Based Nanocomposites: Advances and Applications in Bone Tissue Engineering", Journal of Inventive Engineering and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 33-51 |
| 7 | Obumneme E Ezeani, Anselm O Ogah, Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu, Victor Ugochukwu Okpechi. (2025, November), "An Overview of Polymer-Based Piezoelectric Nanogenerators Derived from Sustainable Biowaste Materials.", Journal of Inventive Engineering and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 17-40 |
| 8 | Obumneme E Ezeani, Martin E Ibenta, Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu, Okpechi Victor Ugochukwu.. (2025, November), "Investigating the Performance of Emulsion Paint Formulated with Brachystegia eurycoma and Brachystegia nigerica Powders as Thickeners.", Journal of Inventive Engineering and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 20-31 |
| 9 | Miracle Chisom Madu, Akani O. Akani, Izuchukwu O. Madu. (2025, November), "Design, Construction and Testing of a Passive Evaporative Cooler for Short-Term Preservation of Fresh Tomato", International Journal of Engineering and Modern Technology, Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp 55-64 |
| 10 | Raphael Stone Odera, Christopher Igwe Idumah, Emmanuel O Ezeani, Victor U Okpechi, Izuchukwu O Madu, Henry C Oyeoka, Shedrack C Ugwu, James E Ogbu. (2024, February), "Novel advancements in flame retardant mechanisms of halloysite nanotubes polymeric nanoarchitectures", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials, Vol. 63, (Issue 3), pp 312-345 |
| 11 | Anselm Ogah Ogah, Izuchukwu Odinakachi Madu, Ukeme James Timothy, Eze Nkechinyere Olivia, Ikelle Issie Ikelle. (2024, January), "Characterization of Water Absorption, Thickness Swelling and Diffusion Coefficient of Natural Fiber/Epoxy Bio-Composites for Applications in Aquatic Environment", Journal of Applied Physical Science International, Vol. 16, pp 1-10 |
| 12 | Anselm Ogah Ogah, Izuchokwu Odinakachi Madu, Timothy Ukeme James,Eze Nkechi and Ohoke Francis Okemini. (2023, July), "Effect of Immersion temperature on mechanical, water absorption and morphological properties of sodium hydroxide modified fluted stem pumpkin fiber reinforced polyester Bio-composites", Journal of Material Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 455-467 |
| 13 | Arukalam Innocent O, Madu Izuchukwu O, Ishidi Edith Y. (2021, February), "High performance characteristics of Lupinus arboreus gum extract as self-healing and corrosion inhibition agent in epoxy-based coating", Progress in Organic Coatings, Vol. 151, pp 106095 |
| 14 | Arukalam Innocent O, Timothy Ukeme J, Madu Izuchukwu O, Achor Joseph O. (2021, September), "Improving the Water Barrier and Anticorrosion Performances of Epoxy-Chitosan Coatings via Silane Modification", Journal of Bio-and Tribo-Corrosion, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 1-13 |
| 15 | Arukalam Innocent O, Ishidi Edith Y, Obasi Henry C, Madu Izuchukwu O, Ezeani Obumneme E, Owen Macauly M. (2020, March), "Exploitation of natural gum exudates as green fillers in self-healing corrosion-resistant epoxy coatings", Journal of Polymer Research, Vol. 27, (Issue 3), pp 1-12 |
| 16 | Arukalam IO, Madu IO, Ijomah NT, Ewulonu CM, Onyeagoro GN. (2014, March), "Acid corrosion inhibition and adsorption behaviour of ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose on mild steel corrosion", Journal of materials, Vol. 14, pp 1-11 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Editorships | |
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| 1 | Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Science (UJEAS)" (September, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "American Journal of Polymer Science and Technology (AJPST)" (February, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Journal of Emerging technology and Innovative research" (January, 2025) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Supervisor, "SIWES" (January, 2025) |
| 2 | Departmental Staff Adviser, "Polymer Engineering Department" (January, 2025) |
| 3 | Final year course Adviser, "Polymer Engineering Department" (January, 2025) |
| 4 | Departmental Liberarian, "Polymer Engineering Department" (February, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Examination Misconduct Committee" (May, 2025) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty committee on Carreer development" (May, 2025) |
| 7 | Supervisor, "SIWES" (October, 2024) |
| 8 | Departmental Cordinator, "SIWES" (February, 2024) |
| 9 | Departmental Cordinator, "Seminar" (February, 2024) |
| 10 | MEMBER, "ASUU NAU CONSULTANCY COMMITTEE" (November, 2023 to May, 2024) |
| 11 | Member, "Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)" (November, 2023 to May, 2015) |
| 12 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering prayer committee" (July, 2021) |
| 13 | Member, "Departmental Curriculum review Committee" (November, 2019 to December, 2020) |
| 14 | Cordinator, "Departmental Seminar cordinator" (December, 2019) |
| 15 | Assistant, "Departmental assistant exam officer" (November, 2019) |
| 16 | 100 level Course advicer, "Departmental Course advicer" (December, 2019) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Polymer Institute of Nigeria" (member since 2024), https://pin.polymerinstitute.org.ng/membership/ |
| 2 | Honorary Fellow, "Institute of Policy Management Development" - RC: 749491 (member since 2023), https://www.ipmd.org.ng/ipmd.org.ng/index.html |
| 3 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R53854 (member since 2019), https://portal.coren.gov.ng |
| 4 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Society of Engineers" - 45597 (member since 2017), https://www.nse.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "Faculty of Engineering International (Hybrid) Conference", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 11th February, 2026 to 12th February, 2026; NAU ASUU Secretariat |