Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi
Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi is a SENIOR TECHNOLOGIST in AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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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
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, October, 2025) January, 2023 to August, 2025 Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering (Soil, Water And Aquacultural Engineering Option) |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Post-Graduate Degree, October, 2023) August, 2020 to September, 2023 Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering (Soil And Water Option) |
| 3 | Institute Of Management And Technology, Enugu, Enugu State. (HND, December, 2012) January, 2010 to August, 2012 HND Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering |
| 4 | Institute Of Management And Technology, Enugu, Enugu State. (OND, December, 2009) November, 2007 to September, 2009 National Diploma Agricultural And Bioresources Engineering |
| 5 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, Anambra State. (SSCE, February, 2005) September, 1998 to June, 2004 WAEC |
| 6 | Dennis Memorial Grammar School, Onitsha, Anambra State. (NECO, February, 2005) September, 1998 to June, 2004 NECO |
| 7 | Holy Cross Nursery And Primary School Onitsha. (FSLC, July, 1999) September, 1990 to July, 1998 F.S.L.C |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Agricultural Engineer, Dilimson Holdings Limited December, 2014 to November, 2019 |
| 2 | Corp Member, Ministry Of Special Duties, Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State (NYSC) December, 2013 to October, 2014 |
| 3 | Bulk Teller, Intercontinental Bank, Makurdi, Benue State November, 2009 to November, 2010 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Chike Pius Nwachukwu, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi, Louis Chukwuemeka Orakwe, Luke Okwuchukwu Uzoigwe, Victor Obinna Alaribe.. (2026, April), "ASSESSMENT OF HEAVY METAL IMPACT ON TOPSOIL PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES IN MGBUKA OBOSI MECHANIC VILLAGE, NIGERIA", SciencePlus, pp 1-15 |
| 2 | Chike Pius Nwachukwu, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi, Victor Obinna Alaribe, Luke Okwuchukwu Uzoigwe3. (2026, April), "Comparative evaluation of drip and sprinkler irrigation systems under varying soil moisture depletion levels for cucumber production", Progress in Engineering, Material Science and Industrial Systems, pp 10-15 |
| 3 | Chike Pius Nwachukwu, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi, Luke Okwuchukwu Uzoigwe. (2026, April), "DEFICIT IRRIGATION EFFECTS ON SOIL NUTRIENT DYNAMICS AND YIELD PERFORMANCE OF MAIZE (ZEA MAYS L.)", Jurnal Inovasi Teknologi dan Edukasi Teknik, Vol. 5, (Issue 9) |
| 4 | 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", Journal of Education, Science and Engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 229-239 |
| 5 | Chike Pius Nwachukwu, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi, Victory Chukwudumebi Nwaorgu, Francis Chukwudalu Okwuosa, Promise Sonyeluchukwu Offoma. (2026, February), "Evaluating the impact of the microbial properties of dumpsite leachate on groundwater quality in Awka, Anambra State, and its environs", Engineering for Sustainable Development,, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 46-55 |
| 6 | Nwachukwu C.P., Umobi C.O., Nwaorgu V.C., Okwuosa F.C., and Offoma S.O. (2026, February), "IMPACTS OF DUMPSITE LEACHATE ON GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA AND ENVIRONS: A PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND HEAVY METAL ANALYSIS", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 93-103 |
| 7 | Ogochukwu Chinedum Chukwunedum, Chike Pius Nwachukwu, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi. (2025, December), "Impact of solar PV power cable length on transmission efficiency in multi-building facility: Examining power loss in long-distance cable setups", Engineering for Sustainable Development, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 45-57 |
| 8 | Ogochukwu Chinedum Chukwunedum, Chike Pius Nwachukwu, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi. (2025, November), "Optimization of Injection Mold Settings and their Impact on the Final Plastic Product (Cup) Quality Thermal Performance", Greenation International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 141-158 |
| 9 | Alexander Chidiebere Okoro, Louis Chukwuemeka Orakwe, Chike Pius Nwachukwu, Ella Ifeanyi Ugwu, Elijah Chibuzo Ugwu, Kenneth Eze, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi. (2025, August), "Optimum Value for Zinc Removal from Saponin-Based Soil Washing Across soils at Onyeama Dumpsite, Enugu State", Greenation International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 74 - 85 |
| 10 | Chike Pius Nwachukwu, Chukwuemeka Obumneme Umobi. (2025, November), "Effects of Surface Mulching and Velvet Bean Cover Crop on Runoff Generation and Soil Loss in a Sandy Loam Soil of Southeastern Nigeria", Journal of Education, Science and Engineering, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 169 - 174 |
| 11 | Nwachukwu C.P, Umobi C.O, Okpala C.D, Nwanna E.C. (2025, March), "Response Surface Modeling of Soil Moisture Content Under Different Tillage Conditions", ARID ZONE JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT, Vol. 21, (Issue 2), pp 367-375 |
| 12 | Chukwuemeka O. Umobi, Louis C. Orakwe, Chike P. Nwachukwu, Daniel C. Anizoba, Chukwunonso D. Okpala. (2025, June), "Assessing the Impact of Land Use Land Cover (LULC) and Climate Change on Groundwater Quality in Awka Agricultural Zone", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 2630-2642 |
| 13 | Nwanna C. C., Akwuobi S.I., Umobi C.O., Umeghalu I.C.E., Maduegbuna J.I., Anizoba D.C., Chinwuba C.J.. (2024, September), "The Impact of Cultural Factors on the Sustainability of Agricultural Mechanization in Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Researc, Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp 44-52 |
| 14 | Umobi, C.O., Umeghalu, I. C. E., Nwanna, C. C., Maduegbuna, J.I., Anizoba D. C., Akwuobi, S.I., Chinwuba, C. J.. (2024, September), "Alleviating Poverty and Hunger through Irrigation Schemes in Nigeria: A Study Case of Lower Anambra River Basin Authority in Omor Anambra State", International Journal of Environmental and Agriculture Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 9), pp 17-25 |
| 15 | Okoro, A.C.; Orakwe, L.C.; Nwachukwu, C.P.; Ugwu, E.I.; Umobi, C.O.. (2024, September), "Comparative Study on the Extraction of Phytochemicals (Saponin) from Velvet tamarind (Dialium guineense) and Siam weed (Chromolaena odorata) in Enugu State, South Eastern Nigeria", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1117-1123 |
| 16 | Umeghalu, I.C.E., Ubah, J.I., Anizoba, D.C., Akwuobi, S.I., Maduegbuna, J.I., Umobi, C.O., Anonye, O.F. (2024, May), "Design and Fabrication of Melon Shelling and Separating Machine", International Journal of Engineering Research & Science (IJOER), Vol. 10, (Issue 5), pp 19-30 |
| 17 | C. F. Okey-Onyesolu, E. C. Chukwuma, C. C. Okoye, C. O. Umobi. (2023, June), "Application of fish bone Chitosan-Protein Bio-coagulant for abattoir wastewater treatment: Comparative process optimization and evaluation", Waste Management Bulletin, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 49-59 |
| 18 | Nwachukwu C.P., Nwanna E.C., Umobi C.O., Njoku C.M., Bejie F.I. . (2023, June), "ERODIBILITY INDICES UNDER DIFFERENT LAND USES IN AWKA, NIGERIA", Engineering and Technology Journal, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 2334-2336 |
| 19 | C. P. Nwachukwu, A. C. Okoro, E. C. Nwanna, C. O. Umobi. (2023, June), "Application of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to Cucumber Yield under Different Tillage Methods", Journal of Engineering and Reports, Vol. 25, (Issue 4), pp 1-8 |
| 20 | Akanimo Ekpo, Louis Orakwe, Ndamzi Tom-Cyprain, Chukwuemeka Umobi, John Maduegbuna. (2023, March), "Physico-Chemical Properties of Soils Derived From Different Geologic Formations in Typical Rainfall Agro-Ecological Zone", AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL, pp 16 – 27 |
| 21 | Umeghalu ICE, Nwachukwu CP, Umobi CO, Uba JI, Anonye OF. (2022, December), "Agricultural Land Clearing is Imperative for a Successful Agricultural Mechanization Program in Nigeria", Agrobiological Records, Vol. 10, pp 42-50 |
| 22 | Tom-Cyprain N., Ekpo A.E., Orakwe L.C, Umobi C.O. (2022, May), "Spatio-temporal variation in rainfall-runoff erosivity over Akwa Ibom state using annual and monthly precipitation", INDIAN JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING, Vol. 19, (Issue 51), pp 272-278 |
| 23 | Izunna Ijezie Asoegwu, Ejikeme Emenike Emmanuel, Maduegbuna John Ikedinachukwu, C.O. Umobi. (2022, May), "Instrumental Characterization of Bull’s (Red Bororo) Bloodmeal from its Fresh Sample", International Journal of Engineering Research & Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 26 - 29 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | CO Umobi, ICE Umeghalu, CP Nwachukwu, DO Amaefule. (2022, May), "Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change Imperative for Food Security in Nigeria: A Case Study of Ojoto in Idemili South LGA of Anambra State", Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 2 | Ekpo, A.E., Orakwe, L.C., Umobi, C.O., Tom-Cyprain, N., Eyo, I.E.. (2022, May), "Evaluation of Rural Water Supply Challenges: An Instrumental Component in Developing and Combating Covid-19 in Rural Communities of Akwa Ibom.", |
| 3 | Ekpo, A. E., Orakwe, L. C., Umobi, C. O., Anizoba, D. C., Tom-Cyprain, N., Maduegbuna, J.I.. (2022, September), "THE USE OF REMOTE SENSING IMAGERIES IN ASSESSING VULNERABILITY OF LAND TO EROSION", Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (A division of Nigerian Society of Engineers), pp 96-102 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, Academic Record and Update of Students Records, "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Member, Self-Study Form/Handbook Committee for NUC Accreditation, "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (April, 2026) |
| 3 | Member, 25th Installation Committee 2026, "Rotary Club of Awka GRA, Awka, Anambra State" (January, 2026 to July, 2026) |
| 4 | Assistant Secretary, "Rotary Club of Awka GRA, Awka, Anambra State" (July, 2026) |
| 5 | New Generation Chair II, "Rotary Club of Awka GRA, Awka, Anambra State" (July, 2026) |
| 6 | Installation Secretary, "Rotary Club of Awka GRA, Awka, Anambra State" (February, 2025 to July, 2025) |
| 7 | Member, "Unizik Environmental Conservation and Beautification Inspection Team, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State" (May, 2025) |
| 8 | New Generation Chair, "Rotary Club of Awka GRA, Awka, Anambra State" (July, 2025 to June, 2026) |
| 9 | Assistant State Program Coordinator II, "National Institution of Water Engineers" (November, 2025) |
| 10 | Assistant Secretary, "Rotary Club of Awka GRA, Awka, Anambra State" (July, 2025 to June, 2026) |
| 11 | Chair—Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening (RYLA), "Rotaract Club of Awka GRA CB, Awka, Anambra State" (July, 2025 to June, 2026) |
| 12 | ICT Officer, "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2024) |
| 13 | Secretary, Family of Health, "Rotary Club of Awka GRA, Awka, Anambra State" (July, 2024 to June, 2025) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Nigerian Institute of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE), Anambra State Chapter" (March, 2024) |
| 15 | Member, Soil and Water/Environmental and Aquacultural Laboratory Committee, "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022) |
| 16 | Member, Seminar/Project Presentation Committee, "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022 to March, 2026) |
| 17 | ICT and Website Admin – UNIZIK Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (UJABE), "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022) |
| 18 | Member, Library Committee, "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2022 to March, 2026) |
| 19 | Club Treasurer, "Rotaract Club of Awka GRA CB, Awka, Anambra State" (July, 2022 to July, 2023) |
| 20 | Treasurer, 2022 Installation Committee, "Rotaract Club of Awka GRA CB, Awka, Anambra State" (January, 2022 to August, 2022) |
| 21 | Member, 2021 NUC Accreditation Committee, "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2021 to December, 2021) |
| 22 | Member, 2021 COREN Accreditation Committee, "Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (January, 2021 to February, 2022) |
| 23 | Member, Board of Directors, "Rotaract Club of Awka GRA CB, Awka, Anambra State" (July, 2021 to June, 2022) |
| 24 | Member, Installation Committee, "Rotaract Club of Awka GRA CB, Awka, Anambra State" (May, 2021 to September, 2021) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "22nd International Conference and 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers", (Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers), 20th September, 2022 to 24th September, 2022; Unity Hall, Government House Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria |
| 2 | "Emerging Trends in Engineering for Sustainable Agricultural Development and Food Security Conference 2022", (Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria), 26th May, 2022 to 26th May, 2022; Zoom |
| 3 | "Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria), 9th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; University Auditorium, Unizik, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) South East Workshop, 2024", (Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) South East Region), 24th June, 2024 to 24th June, 2024; Zoom |