Dr. Emmanuel Chukwudi Nwanna
Dr. Emmanuel Chukwudi Nwanna is a LECTURER I in AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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My name is Dr. Nwanna Chuks.
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Address: | Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Post-Graduate Degree, November, 2018) March, 2016 to March, 2018 PGD AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES ENGINEERING |
| 2 | CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY ULI. (Master Degree, July, 2016) April, 2013 to February, 2016 MSC BIOTECHNOLOGY |
| 3 | NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) March, 2001 to July, 2006 B.TECH BIOTECHNOLOGY |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | NYSC CORPER, NIGERIAN NATIONAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION March, 2007 to February, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | EGWUDA CHUKWUNONSO ANGELO, ORAKWE LOUIS CHUKWUEMEKA, CHUKWUMA EMMANUEL CHIBUNDO, NWANNA EMMANUEL CHUKWUDI. (2023, July) DEVELOPMENT OF REGRESSIONMODELS FOR FLOOD ASSESSMENT IN OGBARU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA IN ANAMBRA STATE. In: NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY SERIES III ON CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, NIGERIA, ISBN:978-978-799-305-7 |
| 2 | Christian Emeka Okafor, Iweriolor Sunday, Godspower Onyekachukwu Ekwueme, Emmanuel Chukwudi Nwanna, Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze.. (2023, April) ADVANCES IN DESIGN OF POLYMER COMPOSITE OVERWRAP SYSTEM FOR REPAIR OF PIPELINE DAMAGES INDUCED BY QUASI-STATIC AND IMPACT LOADING. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Emmanuel Chukwudi Nwanna, Edwin Ifeanyichim Umeghalu, Juliana Nneka Ogbuagu, John Ikedinachukwu Maduegbuna, Emmanuel Igwebudu Okadigwe. (2026, February), "Physical Properties of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Seeds Relevant to Processing Equipment Design", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 81-92 |
| 2 | Officha Chinwe Oluokwukwe, Ogbuagu Juliana Nneka , Nwanna Emmanuel Chukwudi. (2026, February), "EFFECT OF SODIUM CHLORIDE CONCENTRATION ON THE SHORT-TERM PRESERVATION OF COW, GOAT, AND SOY MILK", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 104-115 |
| 3 | CHIKE PIUS NWACHUKWU, CHUKWUEMEKA OBUMNEME UMOBI, ALEXANDER CHIDIEBERE OKORO, EMMANUEL CHUKWUDI NWANNA, ONYEMAUCHE FABIAN ANONYE. (2026, March), "SEASONAL HYDROCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND IRRIGATION SUITABILITY OF GROUNDWATER IN SELECTED TOWNS OF AWKA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGERIA", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 229-239 |
| 4 | 24. Christian Emeka Okafor, Peter Chukwuemeka Ugwu, Godspower Onyekachukwu Ekwueme, Nurettin Akcakale, Emmanuel Chukwudi Nwanna. (2025, June), "Multiple Input-Single Output (MISO) Framework for Low Velocity Impact Response of Hybrid Gongronema latifolium/S-Glass Fibre Epoxy Composites", Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 177-189 |
| 5 | Nwachukwu C.P., Orakwe L.C., Nwanna E.C. and Ogbu K.N. (2025, April), "Assessment of Rainfall Erosivity in Awka, Nigeria using the Modified Fournier Index", Journal of Inventive Engineering and Technology (JIET), Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp pp-1-5 |
| 6 | Umeghalu, I.C.E., Nwachukwu, C.P., Ubah, J.I., Ogbuagu, J.N., Nwanna, E.C., Akwuobi, S.I., Maduegbuna, J.I., Anizoba, D.C.. (2025, April), "Design and Fabrication of Biomass Turbine Generator", International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER), Vol. 9, (Issue 12), pp 2395-6992 |
| 7 | Nwachukwu C. P, Umobi C. O, Okpala C. D, Nwanna E. C. (2025, June), "Response surface modelling of soil moisture content under different tillage conditions", Arid zone journal of engineering, technology and environment, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 367-375 |
| 8 | Nwanna, E. C, Eze P. C, Orakwe, L. C, Chukwuma, E. C, Nwachukwu, C. P, Maduegbuna, J. I. (2025, August), "Suitability of incorporating plantain stem cellulose nanocrystals into cmc/gelatin film for packaging applications", Scientific Reports, pp (2025) 15:33413 |
| 9 | 21. Emmanuel Chukwudi Nwanna, John Ikedinachukwu Maduegbuna, Calistus Princewill Odeh, Onyekachukwu Godspower Ekwueme, Emmanuel Igwedudu Okadigwe,. (2025, June), "Analysis of heavy metal concentrations of ofia-imoka river in Awka town Southeast Nigeria for domestic purposes", Jurnal Pesona Indonesia., Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 24-30 |
| 10 | Ekwueme, Onyekachukwu Godspower, Nwanna, Emmanuel Chukwudi, Chukwuebuka. M. U-Dominic,. (2024, August), "Evaluating the Impact of Materials Handling Practices on Organizational Profitability and Perception: Evidence from Nigerian Bottling Company, Owerri, Imo State.", Jurnal Inovasi Teknologi dan Edukasi Teknik,, Vol. 4, (Issue 11) |
| 11 | J. I. Maduegbuna, L. C. Orakwe, E.C. Nwanna, J.I. Ubah, D.C. Anizoba, C.P. Nwachukwu, I.C.E Umeghalu. (2024, June), ""Determination of climatic factors with the greatest impact on Cassava Production in Anambra State",", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 764-776 |
| 12 | CHRISTIAN EMEKA OKAFOR, EMMANUEL EKENE IFEDIGBO, GODSPOWER ONYEKACHUKWU EKWUEME, NURETTIN AKCAKALE, EMMANUEL CHUKWUDI NWANNA, IGNATIUS ECHEZONA EKENGWU. (2024, June), "PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL WASTE RESIDUES AS A PRELIMINARY STEP TOWARDS THEIR VALORIZATION IN BIO-COMPOSITE MATERIALS", JURNAL INOVASI TEKNOLOGI DAN EDUKASI TEKNIK, Vol. 4, (Issue 12) |
| 13 | Umeghalu, I.C.E.; Ubah, J.I.; Nwanna, E.C.; Okpala, C. D.; Akwuobi, S.I.; J. C. Okonkwo; Maduegbuna, J.I.. (2024, March), "Improving Poultry Waste Management for Energy Production in Nigeria: A Case Study of Poultry Management Systems in Selected Local Government Areas of Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 2454-1850 |
| 14 | I. E. Iloghalu, V. N. Arazu, K. N. Ibemenuga, N. P. Udeh, C. U. Ezechi and E. C. Nwanna,. (2024, March), "", TROPICAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED NATURAL SCIENCES, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 2449-2043 |
| 15 | Nwanna, E. C, Orakwe, L. C, Chukwuma, E. C, Nwachukwu, C. P, Okpala, C. D, Maduegbuna, J. I and Oyeoka, H. C. (2024, February), "Physical and Chemical Scrutiny of Obizi River in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria for Domestic Consumption.", JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING REPORT AND RESEARCH, Vol. 26, (Issue 2), pp 170-180 |
| 16 | Nwachukwu CP, Okoro AC, Ejikeme EE, Nwanna EC, Okpala CD.. (2024, November), "Optimization of Soil Temperature Dynamics under Different Irrigation Schedules, Tillage Methods, and NPK Fertilizer Application Rates", Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research, Vol. 24, (Issue 11), pp 7-13 |
| 17 | NWACHUKWU C.P, NWANNA E.C, UMOBI C.O, NJOKU C.M, AND BEJIE F.I.. (2023, June), "ERODIBILITY INDICES UNDER DIFFERENT LAND USES IN AWKA, NIGERIA", EVERANT JOURNAL, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 2334-2336 |
| 18 | C. P. Nwachukwu, A. C. Okoro, E. C. Nwanna, and C. O. Umobi. (2023, June), "APPLICATION OF RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY (RSM) TO CUCUMBER YIELD UNDER DIFFERENT TILLAGE METHODS", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, Vol. 25, (Issue 4), pp 1-8 |
| 19 | Umeghalu, I.C.E., Nwachukwu, C.P., Ubah, J.I., Ogbuagu, J.N., Nwanna, E.C., Akwuobi, S.I., Maduegbuna, J.I., Anizoba, D.C.. (2023, December), "Challenges of Transportation System on Upland Rice Production: A Case Study of Ojjor Rice Producing Community in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental & Agriculture Research (IJOEAR), Vol. 9, (Issue 13), pp 2454-1850 |
| 20 | CHRISTIAN EMEKA OKAFOR, IWERIOLOR SUNDAY, OKWUCHUKWU INNOCENT ANI, NURETTIN AKCAKALE, GODSPOWER ONYEKACHUKWU EKWUEME, PETER CHUKWUEMEKA UGWU, EMMANUEL CHUKWUDI NWANNA, ANTHONY CHINWEUBA ONOVO.. (2023, March), "Biobased hybrid composite design for optimum hardness and wear resistance", ELSEVIER SCIENCE DIRECT, Vol. 10 |
| 21 | E. C. Nwanna, L. C. Orakwe, J. T. Nwabanne, C. P. Nwachukwu, A. E. Ekpo, H. C. Oyeoka, J. I. Maduegbuna.. (2023, August), "Synthesis and utilization of rice husk cellulose nanocrystals as biocomposite film reinforcement for edible packaging application", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 416-426 |
| 22 | E. C. Nwanna, L. C. Orakwe, P. C. Eze, C.P. Nwachukwu, A. E. Ekpo, J. I. Maduegbuna. (2023, September), "The Development of Cellulose Nanocrystals Reinforced with Carboxylmethyl Cellulose/Gelatin for Biodegradable Packaging.", International Journal of Engineering Research & Science, Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 06-14 |
| 23 | Okoro A.C, Orakwe L.C, Nwachukwu C.P, Ugwu, E.I, Nzekwe. C.A, Nwanna E.C, and Nzekwe M.I. (2022, June), "Erodibility index of soils along Ezeagu-Umulokpa road, Enugu state", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 24 | E. C. Nwanna, B. E. Eje, P. C. Eze.. (2022, May), "Physico-chemical analysis of obizi river in awka south local government area of anambra state, nigeria for domestic purposes", Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 41, pp 895-202 |
| 25 | Chukwuma, E. C. Okey-Onyesolu, F. C. Anizoba, D.C. Nwanna, E. C. (2021). (2021, October), "Suitable Blend of Agricultural Waste for Bio-energy Utilization and Production in Anambra State of Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 26 | A. E. Ekpo, L. C. Orakwe, E. C. Nwanna, D. C. Anizoba, C. P. Nwachukwu. (2021, November), "Determination of Soil Erodibility (K) Factor Derived from Different Geologic Formations of Akwa Ibom State", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 27 | Chukwuma, E. C. Okey-Onyesolu, F. C. Ani, K. A. Nwanna, E. C. (2020). (2020, August), "GIS Bio-waste Assessment and Suitability Analysis for Biogas Power Plant: A Case Study of Anambra State of Nigeria.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 28 | C. O. Nwajinka, E. C. Nwanna, K. N. Ogbu. (2019, October), "PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND BACTERIOLOGICAL SURVEY OF HOUSEHOLD WATER SUPPLIES IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Asian Journal of Applied Sciences (ISSN: 2321 – 0893) |
| 29 | Onu, J. C. Uba, Nwuba and Nwanna, E. C. (2018). (2018, May), "Influence of Moisture Content on some Physical Properties of Rubus Fructicosus.", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwachukwu CP, Orakwe LC, Ubah JI, Nwanna EC, Ogbu KN.. (2024, October), ""Rainfall Erosivity Estimation for Awka, Anambra State using Modified Fournier Index",", |
| 2 | 2. E. C. Nwanna, C. D. Okpala, C. P. Nwachukwu, C. E. Okafor, J. I. Maduegbuna.. (2024, November), "Heavy metal contamination of Obizi river in Awka town for domestic purposes.", , pp Paper C16, |
| 3 | 1. E. C. Chukwuma, John Ojediran, J. I. Ubah, E. C. Nwanna. (2021, February), "GIS Based Estimation of Energy and Green House Gas Potential from Municipal Solid Waste in South-West States of Nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Physicochemical and Bacteriological Analysis of Borehole Water Sample in Anambra State" (June, 2018 to March, 2019). Completed sponsored grant by TETFUND IBR |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Editorship" (May, 2025) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Multi-criteria evaluation of advanced water treatment technologies" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Examining the kinetics and thermodynamics of chlorpyrifos adsorption unto activated Mucuna pruriens seed shell" (March, 2025) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Evaluation and optimization of biocomposite materials in the production of vehicle tensional pulley using RSM and ANN" (August, 2023 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Evaluation and optimization of biocomposite materials in the production of vehicle tensional pulley using RSM and ANN" (August, 2023 to October, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "Synergistic Corrosion Inhibitory Effects of Rice and African Breadfruit Husks Extract on Mild Steel in HNO3 Medium" (April, 2022 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "Synergistic Corrosion Inhibitory Effects of Rice and African Breadfruit Husks Extract on Mild Steel in HNO3 Medium" (April, 2022 to April, 2026). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF DECENTRALIZED AND CENTRALIZED RAINWATER HARVESTING SYSTEM IN ANAMBRA STATE" (March, 2022 to March, 2025). Completed External Exam |
| 6 | Examiner, "The comparative Analysis of Irrigation Schedules of Bell Pepper (Capsicum annum) Yield using Regression Models and Support Vector Machine Learning" (April, 2022 to May, 2026). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, Faculty of Engineering SIWES Committee, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2025 to December, 2025) |
| 2 | Editorship of Departmental Journal, "Department Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (October, 2025) |
| 3 | Secretary General, "Offiana Landlord and Tenant Association" (September, 2025) |
| 4 | Member, Faculty of Engineering Committee on Laboratories, workshops and manual, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2025) |
| 5 | Member, Faculty of Engineering Committee on SIWES, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2025) |
| 6 | Second Degree investiture Certificate, "Knights of St. Mulumba, Nigeria." (October, 2024 to November, 2024) |
| 7 | Exam Officer, "Department of ABE, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2024 to December, 2025) |
| 8 | SIWES Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (April, 2023 to May, 2023) |
| 9 | MEMBER ABE, "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING QUALITY ASSURANCE APPOINTMENT" (May, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 10 | 2022 SIWES SUPERVISOR FOR ABUJA AND ENVIRONS, "SIWES UNIT NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA" (April, 2023 to May, 2023) |
| 11 | Departmental ASUU liaison officer, "ASUU NAU" (November, 2023 to December, 2025) |
| 12 | MEMBER, "DEPT. OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES ENGINEERING FEEDMILL PROJECT SUPERVISION COMMITTEE" (May, 2023) |
| 13 | Member, Faculty of Engineering Committee on Food Processing and Agro Allied Production, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2023 to December, 2025) |
| 14 | MEMBER ABE, "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING CONVOCATION/NATIONAL ENGINEERING PROJECT EXHIBITION APPOINTMENT" (April, 2021) |
| 15 | Member, "Peace corps" (May, 2012) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING FOR A RESILIENT FUTURE", (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 11th February, 2026 to 12th February, 2026; ASUU NAU SECRETARIAT, UNIZIK, AWKA |
| 2 | ". Rainfall Erosivity Estimation for Awka, Anambra State using Modified Fournier Index", ((Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE)),), 14th October, 2024 to 18th October, 2024; PHYSICAL |
| 3 | "Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development.", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 2nd September, 2022 to 2nd October, 2022; PHYSICAL |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "3-Days workshop on Winning Research Grant", (2. Directorate of Research and Innovation, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA), 16th September, 2024 to 17th September, 2024; PHYSICAL |
| 2 | "Application of AI and IoT for Sustainable Development in Nigeria.", (1. Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) South East Workshop, 2024), 24th June, 2024 to 25th June, 2024; PHYSICAL |
| Other Event | |
| 1 | "FACULTY OF ENGINERRING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2016", (FACULTY OFACULTY OF ENGINERRING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2016F ENGINERRING INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2016), 6th September, 2021 to 7th September, 2021; FACULTY OF ENGINERRING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY |