Dr. Chika Anthony Okonkwo
Dr. Chika Anthony Okonkwo is a SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW in RESEARCH INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Unit, Research Innovation And Development in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Lecturer staff cadre in chemical engineering department., NAU Awka. I answer Chika for easy identification.
Personal Information
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Address: | Research Innovation And Development Office, Research Innovation And Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | RESEARCH INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT |
Department/Sub-Unit: | RESEARCH INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Xiamen University, Siming, China. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2020) September, 2014 to July, 2019 PhD Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | Xiamen University, Siming, China. (Master Degree, June, 2013) October, 2011 to June, 2013 M.Eng. Chemical Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Bureau of Intellectual Property October, 2023 to October, 2026 |
| 2 | Deputy Director TIC/IP/TTO, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2023 to August, 2024 |
| 3 | RA/WARD Collation Officer, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC February, 2023 to September, 2024 |
| 4 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Committee for TETFund Centre for Excellence March, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Departmental SIWES Committee June, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Member, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Committee on Convocation February, 2020 to August, 2024 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Fidelis N. O., Chika A. O.,. (2024, February), "Assessment of Polyvinylidene Fluoride Copolymer blends as recent Binders for Lithium-ion Batteries with LiMn2O4 Cathode", Journal of Electrochemical Science and Engineering |
| 2 | Fidelis N. O., Chika A. O.,. (2024, September), "Material Analysis of CNT's as Conductive Additive for NMC Lithium ion Polymer Batteries Cathode Electrode", Battery Energy Journal |
| 3 | Chika A. Okonkwo, Matthew C. Menkiti, Ikemefuna C. Uzochukwu, Jones J. Ajali, Timothy J. Ukeme. (2024, August), "Investigation of Okposi Brine-based Sodium Hydroxide for Indigenous Manufacturing of Sodium Polyacrylate Absorbent", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science |
| 4 | Fidelis N. O., Chika A. O., Solomon C. N.,. (2022, May), "Optimization of Lithium-ion Cell Positive for Maximization of Energy Capacity", Journal of Engineering and Applied Science (JEAS) |
| 5 | Chika A. Okonkwo, Guifang Li, Yawen Li, Chukwunonso C. Okoye, Stephen N. Oba. (2021, February), "Liquid nitrogen-controlled direct pyrolysis/KOH activation mediated micro-mesoporous carbon synthesis from castor shell for enhanced performance of supercapacitor electrode", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery |
| 6 | Chika A. Okonkwo, Matthew C. Menkiti, Ifeoma A. Obiora-Okafo, Obiora N. Ezenwa. (2021, February), "Controlled pyrolysis of sugarcane bagasse enhanced mesoporous carbon for improving capacitance of supercapacitor electrode", Biomass & Bioenergy |
| 7 | Chika A. Okonkwo , Tao Lv , Wei Hong , Guifang Li , Jiaojiao Huang , Jingxia Deng ,. (2020, January), "The synthesis of micromesoporous carbon derived from nitrogen-rich spirulina extract impregnated castor shell based on biomass selfdoping for highly efficient supercapacitor electrodes", Journal of Alloys and Compounds |
| 8 | Changli Xiang, Tao Lv, Chika A. Okonkwo, Meng Zhang, Lishan Jia,. (2017, February), "Nitrogen-Doped Bagasse-Derived Carbon/ Low Pt Composite as Counter Electrodes for High Efficiency Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell", Journal of The Electrochemical Society |
| 9 | Changli Xiang, Chika A. Okonkwo, Qiong Xiong, Liqing Wang, Lishan Jia. (2016, May), "A novel TiO2 film photoanode decorated with spirulina-derived residual groups for enhanced photocurrent in dye-sensitized solar cells", Solar Energy |
| 10 | Qiong Xiong, Qi Pang, Xinwei Pan, Chika A. Okonkwo, Liqing Wang. (2015, April), "Facile sand enhanced electro-flocculation for cost-efficient harvesting of Dunaliella salina", Bioresource Technology |
| 11 | Feng Ling, Okonkwo Chika Anthony, Qiong Xiong, Mingping Luo,. (2015, October), "PdO/LaCoO3 heterojunction photocatalysts for highly hydrogen production from formaldehyde aqueous solution under visible light", i n t e r n a t i o n a l j o u r n a l o f h y d r o g e n e n e r g y |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Gbasouzor Austin Ikechukwu, Okonkwo Chika Anthony. (2014, October), "Improved Mechanized Fruit Juice Extracting Technology for Sustainable Economic", Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Chika Anthony Okonkwo, Emeka C. Nzeh. "Copywrite: Bus Itinerary Regulated Transportation Hostility", (Others, 2023 May) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "On-Farm Implementation of Bio-Edible Antipathogen Hydro-Cool System for Postharvest Treatment of Tomato" (May, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Financial Forensic Studies & Diagnostic (FFSD) |
| 2 | Awardee: "Production of Sodium polyacrylate precursor from biomass-based fumaric acid for sustainable quality diaper absorbent" (December, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Large-scale preparation of NiO/CoO loaded three-dimensional hierarchically porous carbon for high-performance supercapacitors" (April, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Investigation into the biogas fermentation of corn stover treated with a compound microbial agent by experimentation Biomass and Bioenergy" (June, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "Bio inspered energy storage electrode: Utilizing CO 3O4 hollow spheres" (May, 2024) |
| 4 | Reviewer, "A multifunctional potassium peroxodisulfate activation strategy to construction of N, S co-doped carbon nanosheets for high-performance Zn-ion hybrid supercapacitors" (June, 2022) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Technology Incubation Centre Deputy Director" (April, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Bureau of Intellectual Property" (October, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "INEC Collation Officer" (February, 2023) |
| 4 | Technical Secretary, "Public-Private-Partnership Sub-Committee Faculty of Engineering" (April, 2022) |
| 5 | Member/Secretary, "Faculty Committee on TETFund Centre for Excellence Postgraduate Program" (March, 2021) |
| 6 | Member, "SIWES Committee" (June, 2021) |
| 7 | Member, "University Committee on Convocation Programmes" (February, 2020) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Research Member, "International Association of Engineers" - Membership Number: 146288 (member since 2014), https://www.iaeng.org/membership.html |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "FMSTI EXPO 2021", (FMSTI), 12th March, 2021 to 15th March, 2021; Abuja |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Research for Impact Workshop", (Innov8Hub, Abuja), 5th July, 2023 to 5th December, 2023; Abuja |
| 2 | "Technology and Innovation Support Centers Training Seminar on Developing the TISC National Network", (World Intellectual Property Organization/Trademarks, Patents & Designs Registry, Nigeria), 24th August, 2022 to 25th August, 2022; Abuja |
| 3 | "Advance Training Course on Patent Search and Examination for African Countries", (WIPO/Ministry of Industry, Trade & Investment Nigeria), Abuja |