Dr. Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe
Dr. Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe is a LECTURER I in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am an Engineer interested in solving problems and proffering solutions to my society. I have a multi disciplinary approach towards Engineering and a disciple of Engineering of the people, for the people and by the people.
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Address: | Mechanical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | JOSEPH SARWUAN TARKA UNIVERSITY MAKURDI (FORMER UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI). (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2023) September, 2012 to January, 2023 PhD MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| 2 | ENUGU STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY. (Post-Graduate Degree, March, 2017) September, 2015 to September, 2016 PGD CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI. (Master Degree, December, 2011) September, 2008 to June, 2011 M.ENG MECHANICAL ENGINEERING |
| 4 | UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE MAKURDI. (Post-Graduate Degree, February, 2007) September, 2006 to December, 2006 PGD MECHANICAL(MACHINE SHOP) ENGINEERING |
| 5 | THE FEDERAL POLYTECHNIC BIDA. (HND, October, 2002) January, 2001 to October, 2002 HND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
| 6 | THE WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATE. (SSCE, December, 1994) January, 1988 to June, 1993 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | LECTURER I, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA ANAMBRA STATE October, 2022 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State October, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2019 to September, 2022 |
| 4 | LECTURER II, (H.O.D MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT FOR FOUR (4) YEARS), DIRECTOR ACADEMIC PLANNING FOR TWO (2) YEARS, CHAIRMAN EXAM COMMITTEE FOR ONE (1) YEAR, NIGERIAN ARMY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (NAITES) November, 2015 to December, 2019 |
| 5 | Part time lecturer, BENUE STATE POLYTECHNIC UGBOKOLO, MAKURDI STUDY CENTRE BENUE STATE May, 2012 to December, 2014 |
| 6 | MAINTENANCE AND TRANSPORT MANAGER, JOE KING PETROL March, 2004 to October, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu, Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim. (2025, January), "Future direction in Bio-Lubricant: a theoritical synthesis of current Trends and Innovations", Journal of Research and Innovation for Sustainable society (JRISS)), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 163-171, DOI: 10.33727/jriss |
| 2 | Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe, Nwakamma Ninduwezuor-Ehiobu, Daniel Raphael Ejike Ewim. (2025, January), "Sustainable Corrosion Prevention: A Theoritical synthesis of Renewable Materials and Bio-Inhibitors", Journal of Research and Innovation for Sustainable society (JRISS)), Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 138-149, DOI:10.33727/JRISS |
| 3 | Eze Kenneth Afamefuna, Olisakwe Henry Chukwuemeka. (2025, January), "Optimization of the composition and process variables for the production of semi solid lubricant from Jatropha curcas seed oil", International journal of progressive research in Engineering management and science (IJPREMS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 1847-1853, DOI:https//www.doi.org/10.58257/IJPREMS38248 |
| 4 | J.L Chukwuneke, O.C. Uyeri, H.O. Orugba, H.C Olisakwe, V.I. Okoro, J.C. Okeke. (2025, May), "Production of bio oil, physico-chemical and thermalanalysis of degradation of pig fur biowaste", Chemical Thermodynamics and Thermal Analysis, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 1-9, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ctta.2025.100193 |
| 5 | Chukwuneke Jeremiah Lekwuwa, Sinebe Jude Ebieladoh, Umahi Justice Chidi, Nnakwo Kingsley Chidi, Olisakwe Henry Chukwuemeka. (2024, March), "Evaluation of microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Al- 10Zn- 1.63Si/Irvingia gabonensis particulates alloy composites", Journal of Applied Biomaterials and Functional Materials, pp 1-8 |
| 6 | H C Olisakwe, O K Osazuwa, J L Chukwuneke, C S Ezeanyanwu. (2024, September), "Inhibitive effect of mangifera indica extract on mild steel in hydrochloric acid solution.", Civil Engineering and Environmental Science, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 067-072 |
| 7 | Kingsley Onyedikachi Omomo, Andrew Emuobosa Esiri, Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe. (2024, August), "Hydraulic modeling and real-time optimization of drilling fluids: aA future perspective", Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 030-038 |
| 8 | Thompson Odion Igunma, Adeoye Taofic Aderamo, Henry chukwuemeka Olisakwe. (2024, September), "Sustainable materials for corrosion resistant energy harvesting: A conceptual framework for innovations in biodegradable solutions for nuclear application", Open access Engineering Science and Technology Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 2911-2933 |
| 9 | Chukwuneke JL, Olisakwe HC, Nnakwo KC. (2024, July), "Enhancing Mechanical properties of Aluminium based bio composites through the addition of hybrid reinforcing particulates.", J. Civil Eng Environ Sci, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 050-053 |
| 10 | Adeola Ona Olapo Esho, Adeoye Taofic Aderamo, Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe. (2024, August), "Sustainability driven electrical engineering optimizing energy efficiency through AI and developing eco friendly electronics", Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 039-048 |
| 11 | Thompson Odion Igunma, Adeoye Taofic Aderamo, Henry chukwuemeka Olisakwe. (2024, August), "Ceramic matrix composites for corrosion resistant next generation nuclear reactor systems: A conceptual review of enhancements in durability against molten salt attack", Open access research Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 001-015 |
| 12 | Kingsley Onyedikachi Omomo, Andrew Emuobosa Esiri, Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe. (2024, August), "A conceptual model for sustainable cementing operations in offshore wells", Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 020-029 |
| 13 | U Ejairu, AT Aderamo, HC Olisakwe, AE Esiri, UM Adanma, NO Solomon. (2024, September), "Eco friendly waste water treatment technologies (concept): conceptualizing advance, sustainable waste water treatment designs for industrial and municipal applications.", Comprehensive research and reviews in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 083-104 |
| 14 | Jeremiah Lekwuwa Chukwuneke, Henry Oghenero Orugba, Jude EbieladohUde callistus, Victor Ikenna Okoro, H.C.Olisakwe. (2024, July), "Optimization of cyanide adsorption from cassava waste water using phosphoric acid functionalized activated cabon derived from livestock keratin waste via In-situ and E-situ acivation routes", Desalination and water treatment, Vol. 320, pp 001-015 |
| 15 | AT Aderamo, HC Olisakwe, YA Adebayo, AE Esiri. (2024, September), "Leveraging AI for financial risk management in oil and gas safety investments.", open access computer science and IT research Journal, Vol. 5, (Issue 10), pp 2216-2243 |
| 16 | KO Omomo, AE Esiri, HC Olisakwe. (2024, September), "Next generation drilling fluids for horizontal and multilateral wells. Aconceptual approach.", Global Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 011-019 |
| 17 | O. K. Osazuwa, C. E. Chinwuko, J. L. Chukwuneke, H. C. Olisakwe, C. P. Odeh. (2023, January), "Application of Galerkin Approach for the Determination of the optimum buckling value of a prismatic bar", International Journal of Darshan Institute on Engineering Research and Emerging Technologies, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 80-85 |
| 18 | Olisakwe H.C, Ikpambese K.K, Ipilakyaa T.D, Odeh C.P. (2023, July), "EFFECT OF TERNARIZATION ON CORROSION INHIBITIVE PROPERTIES OF EXTRACTS OF STRANGLER FIG BARK, NEEM LEAVES AND BITTER LEAVE ON MILD STEEL IN ACIDIC MEDIUM.", international journal for research trends and innovation, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 121-130 |
| 19 | H.C Olisakwe, K.K Ikpambese, L.T Tuleun. (2022, October), "Modelling and optimization of corrosion rates of mild steel inhibited with ficus thonningii bark extract in 1 M HCl solution", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (IJRTI), Vol. 7, (Issue 10), pp 630-636 |
| 20 | H.C Olisakwe, K.K Ikpambese, T.D Ipilakyaa, I.E Ekengwu. (2022, January), "The inhibitive effect of ficus thonningii leaves extract in 1 M HCl solution as corrosion inhibitors on mild steel", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 769-776 |
| 21 | C.O. Eze,O.C. Okafor, I E. Ekengwu, O.G. Utu, H.C. Olisakwe. (2022, February), "Effect of cutting fluids application on the cutting temperature and drilling time of mild steel material", Global journal of Engineering and Technology Advances, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 1-8 |
| 22 | H.C. Olisakwe, I.E. Ekengwu, V.I. Ehirim. (2022, February), "Determining the Effect of Carburizing on the Strain Hardening Behaviour of Low Carbon Steel", International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management and Applied Science, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 12-18 |
| 23 | J.L. Chukwuneke, J.E. Sinebe, H.O. Orugba, H.C. Olisakwe, C. Ajike. (2022, September), "Production and physico-chemical characteristics of pyrolyzed bio-oil derived from cow hooves", Arab Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 29, (Issue 1), pp 363-371 |
| 24 | K. K. Ikpambese, A. A. Onogu, H.C. Olisakwe. (2022, September), "Effect of bio additives on tribological characteristic of bio lubricant formulated from selected bio oils", ACTA TECHNICA CORVINIENSIS- Bulletin of Engineering, Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 71-76, university POLITEHNICA Timisoara Faculty of engineering hunedoara |
| 25 | Peter Chikelu, Solomon Nwigbo, Onyemazuwa Azaka, Henry Olisakwe. (2022, July), "modeling and simulation study for failure prevention of shredder rotor bearing system used for synthetic elastic material application", journal of failure analysis and prevention |
| 26 | J.L. Chukwuneke, H.O. Orugba, H.C. Olisakwe, P.O. Chikelu. (2021, September), "Pyrolysis of pig-hair in a fixed bed reactor: physico-chemical parameters of bio oil", South African Journal of Chemical Engineering, Vol. 38, pp 115-120 |
| 27 | Ekengwu I.E., Olisakwe H.C.. (2021, July), "Design of internal model control tuned PI compensator for two-phase hybrid stepper motor", Iconic Research and Engineering Journals, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 218-222 |
| 28 | Henry Oghenero Orugba, Jeremiah Lekwuwa Chukwuneke, Henry Chukwuemeka Olisakwe, Innocent Eteli Digitemie. (2021, August), "Multi-parametric optimization of the catalytic pyrolysis of pig hair into bio oil", Clean Energy, pp 527-535 |
| 29 | PONDI PIUS EDDY, NWIGBO SOLOMON CHUKA, OBENDE EZIEKEL OMEIZA, OLISAKWE HENRY CHUKWUEMEKA, CHIKELU OKECHUKWU PETER, AZAKA ONYEMAZUWA ANDREW. (2021, March), "DYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF FATIGUE LIFE PREDICTION ON THE SHAFT OF A MODERN CASSAVA PEELING MACHINE FOR SAFE AND ECONOMIC USE", JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND REPORT, Vol. 20, (Issue 4), pp 14 |
| 30 | EKENGWU I.E, O.C OKAFOR, OLISAKWE H.C, U.D OGBONNA. (2021, March), "RELIABILITY CENTERED OPTIMIZATION OF WELDED QUALITY ASSURANCE", JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND AUTOMATION, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 11 |
| 31 | HENRY CHUKWUEMEKA OLISAKWE, ANDREW C.ELOKA-EBOKA, L.T.TULEUN. (2012, September), "COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THEVETIA PERUVIANA AND JATROPHA CURCAS SEED OILS AS FEEDSTOCK FOR GREASE PRODUCTION", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND APPLICATION(IJERAA), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 7 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ignatius E Ekengwu, Paulinus C Eze, Henry C Olisakwe, Chinedu U Odogwu. (2023, May), "Performance evaluation of PV panel in MATLAB/Simulink for sustainable solar power system project in nigeria", |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Bio oil production from pyrolysis and thermal analysis of the degradation of pig fur biowaste" (2024). Completed Masters project by Uyeri Oghenerobo Cyril (2021246005FA) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "TETFund Institution based Research Grant" (February, 2024 to December, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Monitoring the performance of condenser unit in steam power plant operating under various input conditions" (February, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | CHAIRMAN, "Faculty of Engineering annual symposium and award committee" (June, 2024) |
| 2 | MEMBER, "Faculty of Engineering committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology (CODET) competition committee member" (June, 2024) |
| 3 | EDITOR, "UNIZIK JOURNAL OF ENGINNERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE (UJEAS)" (July, 2024) |
| 4 | DEPARTMENTAL POST GRADUATE COORDINATOR, "POST GRADUATE CORDINATOR" (September, 2024) |
| 5 | CHAIRMAN, "MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SYMPOSIUM AND AWARD COMMITTEE" (February, 2024) |
| 6 | Staff adviser, "SOMES COORDINATOR" (February, 2024) |
| 7 | DEPARTMENTAL SIWES COORDINATOR, "SIWES COORDINATOR" (March, 2023 to February, 2024) |
| 8 | Staff Adviser, "Society of Mechanical Engineering Students" (February, 2022) |
| 9 | Member, "Departmental welfare committee" (April, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "International (Hybid) conference, 2024 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Faculty of Engineering), 6th November, 2024 to 6th November, 2024; ASUU NAU Secretariat |
| 2 | "Faculty of Engineering international conference, 2022 Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 9th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Awka Nigeria |
| 3 | "COREN ASSEMBLY", (COREN), 6th August, 2018 to 8th August, 2018; ABUJA |
| 4 | "10th Annual Nigerian Materials congress", (Materials science and Engineering society of nigeria), Akure Nigeria |