Dr. Chukwuebuka Odinaka Emeh
Dr. Chukwuebuka Odinaka Emeh is a LECTURER I in GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am an Engineering geologist with specialized skills in engineering geologic site investigation, erosion control mechanism designs, groundwater exploration, environmental impact assessment, landfill design, mine site characterization, surface and groundwater contaminant investigations, and characterization of geologic aggregates for construction purposes. My research interest is in erosion control, landslides, expansive soils stabilisation, water and soil contaminant studies, highway geology, and sustainable waste disposal system design.
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Address: | Geological Sciences, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University Of Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2019) February, 2015 to December, 2018 Ph.D Engineering Geology |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria. (Master Degree, February, 2015) September, 2013 to December, 2014 MSc. Engineering Geology |
| 3 | Laser Petroleum Geosciences School. (Post-Graduate Degree, February, 2014) September, 2013 to February, 2014 PGD Petroleum Geosciences |
| 4 | University Of Nigeria Primary School, Nsukka. (FSLC, June, 2012) September, 1993 to August, 1998 |
| 5 | University Of Nigeria. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2010) September, 2005 to January, 2010 B.Sc. Geology |
| 6 | Adoru District Secondary School, Adoru. (SSCE, June, 2005) September, 1999 to June, 2005 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer I, Department Of Geological Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka November, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer II, Department Of Geological Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2020 to December, 2023 |
| 3 | Research assistant, Department Of Geology University Of Nigeria December, 2015 to April, 2019 |
| 4 | Geosciences Intern, Northern Oilfield Supply And Services October, 2014 to October, 2015 |
| 5 | Trainee Geoscientist, Laser Petroleum Geosciences Centre September, 2013 to September, 2014 |
| 6 | Physics teacher, Community Secondary School, Ibiono Ibom, Akwa Ibom State July, 2010 to July, 2011 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | FC AKAGHA, IE OKOYEH, CO EMEH, CV AYANEKU. (2025, March), "GEOLOGY AND ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF CLAY-SOIL IN NIBO AND IT’S ENVIRON", African Journal of Engineering and Environment Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 2-14 |
| 2 | Mgbolu1, C.C., Obiadi, I.I., Opuh, C.K., Emeh, C., Irumhe, E.P., Mbagwu, A.C., Anene, C.Z.. (2024, January), "Characterization of aquifer vulnerability in parts of the western Niger Delta.", Arabian Journal of Geosciences. |
| 3 | Mgbolu1, C.C., Obiadi, I.I., Opuh, C.K., Emeh, C., Irumhe, E.P., Mbagwu, A.C., Anene, C.Z.. (2024, January), "Characterization of aquifer vulnerability in parts of the western Niger Delta", Arabian Journal of Geosciences |
| 4 | Emeh, C., Igwe, O., & Ugwoke, T.A.S.. (2023, March), "Geospatial analysis of factors driving gully erosion: a case study from Southeastern Nigeria. Natural Hazards.", Natural Hazards. |
| 5 | Ozobialu, B., Emeh, C., Igwe, O., Nwoko, C.E., Omonona, O.V., & Okoye, E.A.. (2023, February), "Environment-Human Bioaccumulation of Lead Resulting from Artisanal Lead-Zinc Mining Activities in Ebonyi State, Southeastern Nigeria", Soil and Sediment Contamination: An International Journal |
| 6 | Nzereogu, S.K., Igwe, O., Emeh, C.O. Et. al.. (2023, November), "Comparative analysis of the expansion rate and soil erodibility factor of some gullies in Nnewi and Nnobi, Southeastern Nigeria.", Scientific reports |
| 7 | Izuchukwu Josephmartin Korie, Glory Ebube Nwafor, Chukwuebuka Odinaka Emeh, Tochukwu Emmanuel Onyebum, Godstime Okeoma Okereafor. (2023, September), "Assessing the Impacts of Paucity of Field Engagements in Geoscience Education: A Case Study of Public Universities in Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Educational Studies |
| 8 | Onwo E.S., Emeh C., Igwe O. (2022, May), "Effect of Geochemical Composition of Lateritic Soils on their Geotechnical Properties", Indian Geotech J |
| 9 | Ugwoke T.A.S., Igwe O., Emeh C. (2022, January), "Empirical relationship of p‑wave velocity, depth and shear strength parameters of remoulded geological materials from a sedimentary terrain in North‑eastern Nigeria", Arabian Journal of Geosciences |
| 10 | Ifeanyichukwu A.A., Okeyeh E., Emeh C. (2020, October), "Assessment of water quality in parts of industrial area of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Southeast, Nigeria", International Journal of Advanced Geosciences |
| 11 | Ozobialu1, B., Igwe, O., and Emeh, C.. (2020, April), "Lateral Distribution Of Potential Toxic Elements From Lead–zinc Mine Sites Within Enyigba, Southeastern Nigeria", Environmental Earth Sciences |
| 12 | Emeh C., Igwe O., Onwo E. S. (2019, April), "Potential Effect Of Environmental Pollution On The Degree Of Dissolution Of Iron And Aluminium Oxides In Lateritic Soils", Journal of Environmental Earth Sciences |
| 13 | Emeh C., Igwe O.. (2018, June), "Effect Of Environmental Pollution On Susceptibility Of Sesquioxide-Rich Soils To Water Erosion", Geology, Ecology, and Landscapes |
| 14 | Emeh C., Igwe O.. (2017, March), "Variations In Soils Derived From An Erodible Sandstone Formation And Factors Controlling Their Susceptibility To Erosion And Landslide", Journal of the Geological Society of India, Vol. 90, (Issue 3), pp 362-370 |
| 15 | Emeh C., Igwe O.. (2016, July), "The Combined Effect Of Wood Ash And Lime On The Engineering Properties Of Expansive Soils", International journal of geotechnical engineering |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Emeh, Chukwuebuka. (2014, December), "THE EFFECT OF WOOD ASH AND LIME ON THE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF EXPANSIVE SOILS". University of Nigeria Repository |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Emeh, Chukwuebuka. (2018, December), "POTENTIAL EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION ON THE SUSCEPTIBILITY OF LATERITIC SOILS TO WATER EROSION WITHIN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA". University of Nigeria Repository |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | TAS Ugwoke, C Emeh. (2018, July), "Effect Of Chemical Composition Of Woodash And Lime On Stabilization Of Expansive Soil", Springers, pp 56-63 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "ASSESSMENT OF SEDIMENT TO VEGETABLES TRANSFER OF HEAVY METALS ALONG STREAM BANKS IN ABAKPA NIKE , ENUGU STATE ;POTENTIAL HEALTH RISKS AND IMPLICATIONS." (2026). Ongoing Masters project by EJIKEMEZE HELEN ISIOMA (2023506004PA) |
| 2 | "The Mobility of Potential Toxic Elements from Lateritic Soils by Runoff: Implications on the Surface Water Quality within Nibo-Awka and Environs" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Ojiako Blessing Chidiogo 20240726291 |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Investigations of the groundwater potential of Eha-Amufu, southeastern Nigeria" (July, 2025 to September, 2026). Completed sponsored grant by THE SOCIETY OF EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICISTS |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Threshold phosphorus level of acidic soils of eastern India" (May, 2021) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "The impact of hydrogeomorphological characteristics on gullying processes in erosion prone geological units in parts of southeast Nigeria" (August, 2019) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "GIS based landslide susceptibility mapping using heuristic and bivariate statistical methods for Iva valley and environs southeast Nigeria." (November, 2019) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "CRITICAL EVALUATION OF SEISMIC ACTIVITIES IN AFRICA AND CURTAILMENT POLICIES - A REVIEW" (December, 2018) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "MSc Final Examination on Performance of Some selected natural dye and their mixture as photosensitizers in the fabrication of dye sensitized solar cells" (November, 2025 to November, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "MSc Thesis on Evaluation of Subsurface Structures using High Resolution Aeromagnetic dataset for Hydrocarbon Potential Prospectivity in the Anambra and Adjoining Southern Bida Basins, Nigeria" (April, 2025 to April, 2025). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Chairman, "Faculty of Physical Sciences Electricity Task Force Committee" (March, 2025) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Physical Sciences Maintenance and Repairs Committee" (March, 2025) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Physical Sciences international Conference/Annual Lecture Committee" (March, 2025) |
| 4 | PG Coordinator, "Department Of Geological Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2025) |
| 5 | Exam Officer, "Department of Geological Sciences" (January, 2023) |
| 6 | Member, "Quality assurance and certification committee Faculty of physical Sciences" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Conference Planning Committee, Faculty of physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (June, 2023 to December, 2023) |
| 8 | Member, "Sanitation Committee, Faculty of physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (August, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "The Council of Nigerian Mining and Geoscientists" - GEM0003878 (member since 2025), https://www.comeg.gov.ng/ |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS)" - C-20-7145 (member since 2020), https://www.nmgs.org.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Association for Engineering Geology and the Environment" - C-18-108 (member since 2018), https://www.iaeg |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "the 2ND International Conference of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 4th December, 2024 to 6th December, 2024; Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Campus, Awka, Anambra State |
| 2 | "the 3RD International Hybrid Conference and Annual Lecture of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 10th November, 2024 to 13th November, 2024; University Auditorium, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Campus, Awka, Anambra State. |
| 3 | "1STInternational Conference of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University", (The Faculty of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 30th November, 2023 to 2nd December, 2023; Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 4 | "The 3rd IAEG Africa Regional Congress/7th NAEGE Annual International Conference", (Nigerian Association of Engineering Geology and the Environment), 9th October, 2022 to 14th October, 2022; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 5 | "Geoscience Applications and Technologies: Meeting the Sustainability Target of Africa", (Society of Exploration Geophysicist Sub-Saharan African Region), 29th September, 2022 to 1st October, 2022; Zoom |
| 6 | "56TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION NIGERIAN MINING AND GEOSCIENCES SOCIETY", (NIGERIAN MINING AND GEOSCIENCES SOCIETY), 24th March, 2021 to 30th March, 2021; Ibadan and Zoom |
| 7 | "5TH NAEGE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT), 8th September, 2020 to 10th September, 2020; Zoom |
| 8 | "2nd International Earth Science & Global Geology Conference", (Madridge Conferences), 3rd December, 2019 to 5th December, 2019; Dubai, UAE. |
| 9 | "4TH NAEGE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT), 27th October, 2019 to 30th October, 2019; Abuja, Nigeria |
| 10 | "55TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION NIGERIAN MINING AND GEOSCIENCES SOCIETY", (NIGERIAN MINING AND GEOSCIENCES SOCIETY), 17th March, 2019 to 22nd March, 2019; Enugu, Enugu State |
| 11 | "THE 30TH CONFERENCE OF THE NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF HYDROGEOLOGISTS", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION OF HYDROGEOLOGISTS), 4th November, 2018 to 7th November, 2018; Minna, Niger State |
| 12 | "3RD NAEGE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT), 7th October, 2018 to 10th October, 2018; Port Harcourt, Rivers State |
| 13 | "THE MAIDEN ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT", (NIGERIAN ASSOCIATION FOR ENGINEERING GEOLOGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT), 27th September, 2016 to 27th September, 2016; Ibadan |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Soil testing and characterization for sustainable foundation and road construction", (Nigerian Association For Engineering Geology and The Environment), 22nd March, 2024 to 22nd March, 2024; The ministry of Works and Transport, Abakaliki, Ebonyi State |
| 2 | "CLIMATE CHANGE NEGOTIATIONS FOR YOUNG AFRICAN NEGOTIATORS", (The African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP)), 8th August, 2022 to 20th August, 2022; IDEP Online Platform |
| 3 | "THE WORKSHOP ON ONE-STATE ONE-PRODUCT (OSOP) VALUE CHAIN EXPORT DEVELOPMENT MODEL THROUGH THE STATE COMMITTEE ON EXPORT PROMOTION (SCEP)", (Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC)), 11th November, 2021 to 11th November, 2021; Abakaliki, Ebonyi |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "2nd International Student Conference on Medical Geology and Environmental Health: Africa Edition (ISCMGEH-Africa)", (Society for Environmental Geochemistry and Health), 29th November, 2022 to 1st December, 2022; Zoom |
| 2 | "Geohazards & Mitigation Case Studies", (Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists), 21st September, 2022 to 21st September, 2022; Zoom |