Dr. Amalachukwu Ifeyinwa Obi
Dr. Amalachukwu Ifeyinwa Obi is a LECTURER II in PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY Department, Faculty Of Physical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Personal Information
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Address: | Pure And Industrial Chemistry, Faculty Of Physical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PURE AND INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, February, 2024) May, 2021 to February, 2024 Ph.D In Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry |
| 2 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, February, 2011) September, 2008 to August, 2010 M.Sc. Industrial Chemistry |
| 3 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, January, 2007) September, 2001 to June, 2006 B.Sc. Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 4 | University of Nigeria Secondary School Nsukka. (SSCE, June, 2001) September, 1995 to June, 2001 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Course coordinator for CHM 212, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry September, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Assistant Examination Officer, Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry October, 2021 to Present |
| 3 | Member, Faculty of Physical Science Grants committee August, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Assistant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka January, 2020 to February, 2021 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | A. I. Obi, V.I.E. Ajiwe, and C.P. Okonkwo. (2023, June), "Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies of Crude Oil Sorption on Unmodified and Modified Napier Grass", Makara Journal of Science, Vol. 27, (Issue 2), pp 115-128 |
| 2 | A I Obi, V I E Ajiwe, O J Anekwe, E C Ezeudu, C N Aduaka. (2023, March), "Kinetics and Thermodynamic Study of the Acetylation of Cucumeropsis mannii Seed Shell", Science Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 45-50 |
| 3 | A I Obi, V I E Ajiwe, N C Eboagu, I L Ekene-Echerebo, and C M Muobike. (2023, May), "Mann’s Cucumeropsis Seed Shell as an Oil Sorbent: Kinetic, Isotherm, and Thermodynamic Studies", World Journal of Applied Chemistry, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1-8 |
| 4 | EE Ezeudu, DE Elaigwu, CC Oli, AI Obi, VIE Ajiwe, PAC Okoye. (2021, March), "Effect of Poultry Manure Amendment on the Distribution and Mobility of Heavy Metals in Naturally Contaminated Dump Soil", International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 48-55 |
| 5 | PM Ejikeme, AI Okoye (Obi), MC Menkiti, OD Onukwuli. (2015, April), "Activated Carbons from Gambeya albida and Telfairia occidentalis Seed Shells: Effect of Activating Agent on the Removal of Pb(II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions", Chemical Science Transactions, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 768-780 |
| 6 | P.M. Ejikeme, A.I. Okoye (Obi) and O.D. Onukwuli. (2011, August), "Kinetics and isotherm studies of Cu2+ and Pb2+ ions removal from simulated waste water by Gambeya albida seed shell activated carbon", The African Review of Physics, Vol. 6, (Issue 17), pp 143-152. |
| 7 | A.I. Okoye (Obi), P.M. Ejikeme and O.D. Onukwuli. (2010, September), "Lead removal from waste water using fluted pumpkin seed shell activated carbon: Adsorption modeling and kinetics", International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 793-800 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Amalachukwu Ifeyinwa Okoye (Obi). (2010, October), "PREPARATION, CHARACTERIZATION AND ADSORPTIVE EVALUATION OF ACTIVATED CARBON FROM Telfairia Occidentalis AND Gambeya Albida SEED SHELLS". |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | G. Otobo, S.C. Ortutu, A.I. Obi. "Effects of Physico-chemical Properties of Wetland Soil on the Adsorption of Cadmium Ions", (Presentation, 2023 August) Lagos, Nigeria |
| 2 | A I Obi, V I E Ajiwe, C T Umeh, O J Anekwe,. "Equilibrium and Kinetic Studies of Crude Oil Sorption onto Raw and Modified Siamese Senna Seed Pods", (Presentation, 2023 September) Awka, Nigeria |
| 3 | C.M. Muobike, A.I. Obi, A.D. Osinubi. "Comparative Study of Physico-chemical Properties of Virescens (Ojukwu) and Nigrescens Palm Oil of Eleais guineensis", (Presentation, 2023 September) |
| 4 | P.M. Ejikeme, A.I. Okoye (Obi), O.D. Onukwuli. "Kinetic and Isotherm Studies of Pb(II) Adsorption from Aqueous Solution by Activated Carbon from Fluted Pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) Seed Shell", (Presentation, 2009 October) Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
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| 1 | Member, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry Finance Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry Examination Committee" (February, 2024) |
| 3 | Member, "Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry Examination Committee" (June, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Physical Sciences Grants Committee" (August, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Chemical Society of Nigeria" - CSN/ANA/21/06025 (member since 2021), http://www.chemsociety.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Innovation and Development in Chemical Sciences for Industrial and Economic Sustainability", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 17th September, 2023 to 22nd September, 2023; ASUU Secretariat Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "International Conference on Analysis of Soil-Structure Interaction (ICASSI - 23)", (Research Plus), 16th August, 2023 to 16th August, 2023; Lagos, Nigeria |
| 3 | "Strategies For A Successful Career As A Female Chemist", (Women in Chemistry, Chemical Society of Nigeria), 1st September, 2020 to 1st September, 2020; Zoom webinar |
| 4 | "Exploring Chemistry Culture: Natural Products And Security Of Chemical Facilities", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 20th August, 2020 to 20th August, 2020; Zoom webinar |
| 5 | "Digging Deep Into Chemistry Culture: Chemical Security And Technology Expedition", (Chemical Society of Nigeria), 9th July, 2020 to 9th July, 2020; Zoom webinar |
| 6 | "Biotechnology For Agro-improvement, Health Management And Biodiversity Conservation", (Biotechnology Society of Nigeria), 24th August, 2015 to 29th August, 2015; Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu. |
| 7 | "Chemistry And Renewable Energy Resources For National Development", (Chemical Society of Nigeria, Anambra State Chapter), 22nd October, 2009 to 22nd October, 2009; Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "On-line Teaching and Examination", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; ASUU Secretariat Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 2 | "Computational chemistry and smarter writing", (Chemical Society of Nigeria -Women in Chemistry), 10th May, 2023 to 11th May, 2023; Zoom |
| 3 | "The technical elements of writing good academic work", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 28th October, 2022 to 28th October, 2022; ICH final year classroom |
| 4 | "Ethics in the University", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 25th November, 2021 to 25th November, 2021; ICH final year classroom |
| 5 | "Academic writing and publication", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 27th August, 2021 to 27th August, 2021; ICH final year classroom |
| 6 | "How to use google scholar and the central information referencing and management system (CIRMS)", (Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 23rd July, 2021 to 23rd July, 2021; ICH final year classroom |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Understanding publication process in high impact journals", (Royal Society of Chemistry), 18th November, 2021 to 18th November, 2021; Zoom |
| 2 | "Advancements In Applied Chemistry", (St. Joseph College of Engineering, Chennai-119, Tamilnadu, India.), 6th July, 2020 to 8th July, 2020; Zoom webinar |