Dr. Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu
Dr. Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu is a LECTURER I in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Onyenanu Chukwunonso is a lecturer in chemical Engineering department with research interest on kinetics and mathematical modelling
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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
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2026) September, 2014 to April, 2026 PhD Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Ahead Bello University, Zaria. (Master Degree, November, 2014) November, 2010 to July, 2014 M.Sc Chemical Engineering |
| 3 | Nwafor Orizu College Of Education Nsugbe,Anambra State. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2013) November, 2011 to September, 2013 PDE. Professional Diploma In Education |
| 4 | Anambra State University, Uli. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2011) September, 2004 to July, 2009 B.Eng. Chemical Engineering |
| 5 | Institute Of Management And Technology, Enugu. (OND, August, 2005) October, 2003 to July, 2005 ND Chemical Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Engineering Committee on laboratories, Workshop and Manual May, 2025 to April, 2027 |
| 2 | Examination committee year 1 officer Designated, Chemical Engineering Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka July, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | year 1 staff adviser, Chemical Engineering Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2024 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka , Anambra State. October, 2023 to October, 2026 |
| 5 | Academic Staff Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka , Anambra State. May, 2023 to January, 2028 |
| 6 | Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka , Anambra State. September, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 7 | Assistant Co ordinator FEG 303, Faculty Of Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2020 to February, 2025 |
| 8 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka , Anambra State. July, 2019 to August, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo1, Munachimso Obioha Onye-Ndimele2, Chukwunedum Ogochukwu Chinedum3 & Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum. (2026, April), "Analysis of Bank ABC Queuing System in Nigeria", JENER Journal of Empirical and Non-Empirical Research, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 370-377 |
| 2 | Sunday Uzochukwu John a,b,* Ikenna Chukwudi Nwokedi a , Chigozie Francolins Uzoh a,b , Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu , 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", Published by Elsevier B.V |
| 3 | Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu1 ✉ and Joseph T. Nwabanne2. (2026, March), "Characterization of Low-Cost Multi-Precursor Ceramic Membranes from Nigerian Agricultural and Biogenic Wastes for Synergistic Removal of Heavy Metals and Azo Dyes from Wastewater", International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences, pp 115 - 145 |
| 4 | Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo1*, Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum2, Chukwunedum Ogochukwu Chinedum3, Onye-Ndimele Munachimso Obioha4. (2025, November), "Development of Operation Planning Optimization Model for a Plastic Industry in Anambra State", Journal of Industrial Mechanics, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 42-47 |
| 5 | C.M John, Sunday Uzochukwu 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 |
| 6 | John Sunday Uzochukwu1*, Ezechukwu Chioma Mary-Jane2, Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum3, Ejiofor Calista Chimelogo4, Chinyelu Charles Ebuka5, Ajali John Jones6. (2025, January), "Sustainable Biodiesel: Integrating Technology, Policy, and Economics for a Greener Future", International Journal of Research in Interdisciplinary Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp : 2584-1017 |
| 7 | Sunday Uzochukwu John*, Chinenye Faith Okey-Onyesolu, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu, Chukwunonso Nnayelum Onyenanu, Erochukwu Obioma Achugbu and CM Joh. (2025, March), "Machine Learning-enhanced Copper (I) Thiocyanate-based Perovskite-silicon Tandem Solar Cells: Optimization Strategies for Enhanced Effi ciency and Stability", Heighten Science Publications Inc |
| 8 | C. M. John1, Sunday Uzochukwu John1* , Chigozie Francolins Uzoh1, Florence Chidimma Akaeme1, Chioma Mary‑Jane Ezechukwu1 and Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu1. (2025, August), "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, pp 2 - 42 |
| 9 | Sunday Uzochukwu John1,2,*, Chijioke Elijah Onu1,3, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu1,2, Ikenna Chukwudi Nwokedi1 and Chukwunonso Nnayelum Onyenanu1. (2025, March), "Multi-product biorefineries for biofuels and value-added products: advances and future perspectives", academia-green-energy, pp 1 -39 |
| 10 | Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu1 ✉ and Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu2. (2025, June), "Advanced Treatment Technologies for Heavy Metal Removal from Water and Wastewater: A Comprehensive Review", International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences |
| 11 | Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu1, Sunday Uzochukwu John2*, Chukwunonso Nnayelum Onyenanu3, Ikenna C. Nwokedi4. (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 27-38 |
| 12 | Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu and 2Joseph T. Nwabanne. (2025, December), "Development of a Universal Performance Correlation for Low-Cost Ceramic Membranes in Wastewater Microfiltration Using Buckingham Pi Theorem", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 13 | Sunday Uzochukwu John1,2,*, Chijioke Elijah Onu1,3, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu1,2, Ikenna Chukwudi Nwokedi1 and Chukwunonso Nnayelum Onyenanu1. (2025, March), "Multi-product biorefineries for biofuels and value-added products: advances and future perspectives", Academia Green Energy |
| 14 | Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu1 ✉ and Joseph T. Nwabanne2. (2025, June), "Application of Ceramic Membranes for the Removal of Heavy Metals and Dyes: Efficiency and Performance Review", Research Journal in Civil, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, pp 3079-2630 |
| 15 | Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu1 ✉ and Joseph T. Nwabanne2. (2025, June), "A Critical Review of Ion Flotation as a Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Technique: Scope, Efficiency, and Application", International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences, pp 3005-3471 |
| 16 | Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu1 ✉ and Ifeanyichukwu U. Onyenanu2. (2025, June), "Advanced Treatment Technologies for Heavy Metal Removal from Water and Wastewater: A Comprehensive Review", International Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences, pp 3005-3471 |
| 17 | Sunday Uzochukwu John1, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu1, 2, Chukwunonso.Nnanyelum Onyenanu1, Calista Chimelogo Ejiofor 1, M.C John1, John Jones Ajali1. (2024, December), "Catalytic Processes for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Biorefineries", International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Reviews (IMRJR), Vol. 1, (Issue 4) |
| 18 | Sunday Uzochukwu John1, Chioma Mary-Jane Ezechukwu1, 2, Chukwunonso.Nnanyelum Onyenanu1, Calista Chimelogo Ejiofor 1, M.C John1, John Jones Ajali1. (2024, December), "Catalytic Processes for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production in Biorefineries", International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Reviews (IMRJR), Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 38-50 |
| 19 | J. J. O. Ajali1*, V.E. Ojukwu2 ,O. E. Achugbu3 , C. C. Ejimofor4 , C. N. Onyenanu5 , L.N. Emembolu6 , J.T. Nwabanne7. (2023, June), "Investigative Study of Corrosion Inhibition of New Bouldialeav is Extracts on Mild Steel in 1M NaOH and KOH Solutions", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), ISSN No:-2456-2165 |
| 20 | IFEYINWA FAITH OGBODO , OGBODO EMMANUEL UTOCHUKWU , CHUWUNEDUM OGOCHUKWU CHINEDUM , ONYENANU CHUKWUNONSO NNANYELUM. (2023, September), "Effect of Overstaffing in Benjce Sachets Water Company Onitsha (BSWCO)", IRE Journals, Vol. 7, (Issue 3), pp 2456-8880 |
| 21 | Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu, John Jones Ajali. (2023, July), "Synthesis of Pure Desiccant Using Rice Husk from Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) |
| 22 | John Jones Ajali *, Stephaine Adanna Umenwa, Isaac Chibuike Okoye, Calister Chimelogo Ejiofor, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu and Loveth Nwanneka Emembolu. (2023, July), "Catalytic pyrolysis of mixed plastic wastes using commercial grade kaolin and Ukpor clay from Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research Archive, pp 250–261 |
| 23 | Chukwunonso Nnanyelum Onyenanu ,John Jones Ajali * , Stephaine Adanna Umenwa, Isaac Chibuike Okoye, Calister Chimelogo Ejiofor, and Loveth Nwanneka Emembolu. (2023, July), "Catalytic pyrolysis of mixed plastic wastes using commercial grade kaolin and Ukpor clay from Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research Archive (IJSRA) |
| 24 | Ekwueme Onyekachukwu Godspower1 , Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo2 , Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum3 , Ogbodo Emmamuel Utochukwu4. (2023, September), "An Improved thermo electric-Based Rerigeration System", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp : 194-203 |
| 25 | Orji Ugochukwu Richards1 , Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo2 , Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum3 , Ogbodo Emmanuel Utochukwu. (2023, September), "COMPACT PRESSURE AND SINTER STRENGTH RELATION FOR BRASS POWDER SAMPLE PRODUCED BY OBSOLETE MACHINING PROCESS", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROGRESSIVE RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND SCIENCE (IJPREMS), Vol. 3, (Issue 9), pp : 225-227, e-ISSN : 2583-1062 |
| 26 | Ogbodo Emmanuel Utochukwu1 , Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo2 , Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum3 , Nwanonobi Benjamin Chibuzo4. (2023, September), "ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION TECHNIQUE OF WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER FOR UNIVERSAL WIRELESS CHARGING DEVICE", International Journal of Recent Research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IJRREEE), Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 10-21 |
| 27 | Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo1 , Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum2 , Munachimso Obioha OnyeNdimel. (2023, September), "Design of A Pedal–Operated Sealing Machine for Plastic Packaging Application", International Journal of Research Publication and Reviews, Vol. 4, (Issue 9), pp 2075-2079 |
| 28 | Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo1 , Munachimso Obioha Onye-Ndimele2 , Ogbodo Emmamuel Utochukwu3* , Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum. (2023, September), "Performance Appraisal in the Industry (A Case Study of Apex Printing Company Limited)", Journal of Recent Activities in Production, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp e-I2581-9771 |
| 29 | C.N Onyenanu, L.N Emembolu, C.C Ejiofor. (2022, November), "Corrosion Inhibition Potentials of A. mossambicensis and E. sonchifolia Leaves' Extracts on Aluminium in Alkaline Media: Insights from Gravimetric and Electrochemical Studies", The Tunisian Chemical Society and Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022 |
| 30 | Loveth N. Emembolu,Chukwunonso N. Onyenanu,Josiah C. Umembamalu,Chukwunonso O. Aniagor. (2021, August), "Electrochemical and statistical study of the inhibition effect of T. conophorum leaf extract on aluminum corrosion in acidic medium", Safety in Extreme Environments |
| 31 | Onyenanu, chukwunonso Nnanyelum. (2021, June), "Synthesis and characterization of nanosized ZnO–α-Fe2O3,-ϒ-Fe2O3 composition from natural sphalerite nanosized Zno Fe2O3 composition from natural sphalerite", Journal of chemical Research Advances |
| 32 | Onyenanu, Chukwunonso Nnanyelum1 & Emembolu L N2. (2021, April), "Effect of Oxalic Acid Leaching on Photocatalytic Activity of Natural Sphalerite", IAR Journal of Engineering and Technology, pp 2708-5163 |
| 33 | Onyenanu, chukwunonso Nnanyelum. (2020, June), "Effect of hydrochloric acid leaching on photocatalytic activities of natural sphalerite.", International of innovative scientific and engineering technologies |
| 34 | Onyenanu, chukwunonso Nnanyelum. (2020, June), "Effect of hydrochloric acid leaching on photocatalytic activities of natural sphalerite.", International of innovative scientific and engineering technologies |
| 35 | Emembolu LN , Onyenanu C.N. (2020, July), "Statistical Evaluation of Calopogonium mucunoides Leaf Extract as Natural Inhibitor for Mild Steel in alkaline Media", International journal of Advanced Research Science, Engineering and technology |
| 36 | Emembolu LN , Onyenanu C.N. ,P.K. Ignore.. (2020, July), "Anticorrosion properties of Vitex doniana on Mild steel in HCl solution", Journal of multidisciplinary Engineering Science studies (Jmess) |
| 37 | Onyenanu, chukwunonso , Nwokoye Christian U.. (2020, June), "Characterization of oil waste water key to proper design and maintenance of oily waste water separators -A case study of Niger Delta Region", African journal of Environment and Natural Science Research |
| 38 | A. Hamza, C. Onyenanu , B. Mukhtar. (2015, September), "EFFECT OF OXALIC ACID TREATMENT ON THE PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY OF ABUNI NATURAL SPHALERITE", Nigerian Journal of Engineering Faculty of Engineering Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Kaduna Nigeria, Vol. 22, pp 0794 - 4756 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Reviewerships | |
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| 1 | Reviewer, "Development and Performance Evaluation of Multi-Media Filter Columns Incorporating Banana Stem Fibre Extract for Fishpond Wastewater Treatment" (July, 2026) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Fuel Consumption of Massey Ferguson-MF 435 and MF 290 Tractors during Tillage Operations in College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nigeria" (June, 2026) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "A Counterfactual Energy Demand Framework for Evaluating Urban Rooftop Solar PV Penetration and Grid Load Reduction in the UK" (July, 2026) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "Fuel Consumption of Massey Ferguson - MF 435 and MF 290 Tractors during Tillage operation in college of Agriculture, Science and Technology, Lafia, Nigeria" (June, 2026) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Engineering Committee on laboratories, Workshop and Manual" (May, 2025) |
| 2 | Examination Committee year 1 officer designated, "Chemical Engineering Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2024) |
| 3 | year 1 Staff Adviser, "Chemical Engineering Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2024) |
| 4 | Academic Staff Adviser, "Chemical Engineering Department Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 5 | Tutor/facilitator, "Chemical Society Of Nigeria" (September, 2021 to November, 2021) |
| 6 | Consultancy Services, "Unizik High school Consultancy Services" (March, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "The Nigeria Society of Engineers" - 61005 (member since 2023), www.https://nse.org.ng/https://nse.org.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R67343 (member since 2022), www.https://coren.gov.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Federal Republic of Nigeria Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/R/05278 (member since 2017), www.https://trcn.gov.ng/ |
| 4 | Graduate Member, "Nigeria Institute of Management" - 0089973 (member since 2011), www.https://nim.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "sustainable Engineering For a Resilient Feature", (Faculty of Engineering Internatiomal Conference, 2026. Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria), 11th February, 2026 to 12th February, 2026; ASUU NAU Secretariat Unizik, Awka |
| 2 | "Sustainable Energy and smart Agriclture For national Development", (NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA Faculty of Engineering International (Hybrid) Conference 2024), 6th November, 2024 to 7th November, 2024; ASUU NAU Secretariat Unizik, Awka |