Dr. Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah
Dr. Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah is a LECTURER II in INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Industrial And Production Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2019) February, 2013 to June, 2019 PhD Industrial And Production Engineering |
| 2 | National Open University. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2016) January, 2016 to December, 2016 PGDE Education |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2012) February, 2009 to March, 2012 M.Eng Industrial And Production Engineering |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006) April, 2002 to July, 2006 B.Eng Mechanical/Production Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Project Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering October, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Staff Adviser, National Association of Industrial and Production Engineering Students (NAIPES) Unizik Branch, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering March, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria October, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Reviewer, Springer (Journal of Engineering and Applied Science) October, 2022 to Present |
| 5 | Reviewer, Science Domain (Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics June, 2021 to Present |
| 6 | Article Reviewer, Scholarena (Journal Of Public Health And Disease Prevention) March, 2020 to Present |
| 7 | Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2020 to October, 2023 |
| 8 | Manager, UNIZIK Research Production Cluster February, 2019 to Present |
| 9 | Journal Article Reviewer, Springer (Journal Of Industrial Engineering International) September, 2018 to Present |
| 10 | Journal Article Reviewer, Scientific Open Access Journals (Journal Of Orthopaedics And Trauma Research) August, 2018 to Present |
| 11 | Journal Article Reviewer, Elsevier (Accident Analysis And Prevention) June, 2018 to Present |
| 12 | Researcher, Chukwutoo Research Group (CRG) Lab April, 2018 to February, 2019 |
| 13 | General Manager, Chuks Fountain And Sons Nig. Ltd, Onitsha January, 2012 to December, 2016 |
| 14 | Maintenance Engineer, J.T. Scientifiks & Mediks Ltd February, 2010 to January, 2012 |
| 15 | ●Mathematics Teacher for SS 2 and SS 3 ●, Corpers’ Academy, Makurdi August, 2008 to October, 2008 |
| 16 | Corps Member, Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, Makurdi (NYSC) March, 2007 to March, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah, Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze. (2022, September) Road Traffic Accidents Analysis and Prevention in Nigeria Lap Lambert Academic Publishing,Saarbrucken Germany, pp 1-220 |
| 2 | Onwurah Uchendu. (2015, October) Analytical Study Of Production Inventory In A Manufacturing Industry. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken Germany, pp 1-100 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chukwuebuka Martinjoe U-Dominic, Ifeyinwa Juliet Orji, Onyekachukwu Godspower Ekwueme, Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah. (2025, March), "Process performance enhancement in cable manufacturing based on the synergetic integration of LSS-DMAIC approach and knowledge capturing mechanisms", Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Sciences (JOIRES), Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 590-633 |
| 2 | Chizoba Paul Madu, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah, Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze. (2025, March), "Mechanical, morphological and electrical insulation properties of alkali-treated palm kernel shell particles reinforced polypropylene composite developed for industrial applications", Journal of Composite Materials, SAGE, https://doi.org/10.1177/00219983251328962 |
| 3 | Okechukwu E. Chukwumuanya, Uchendu O. Onwurah, Christopher C. Ihueze. (2024, August), "Development of a Web-Based Inventory Management System for Small Businesses", International Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 53-67 |
| 4 | Paul Chizoba Madu, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah, Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze. (2024, March), "Effects of Sodium Hydroxide Treatment on the Wear Resistance of Palm Kernel Shell Particles Reinforced Polypropylene Composite for Piping Application", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 430-445 |
| 5 | Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Ngozi Victoria Ekhibise, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah, Christian Emeka Okafor. (2024, December), "Process Parameters Optimization in Plastic Manufacturing Industry Using Machine Learning", Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Sciences (JOIRES), Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 572-589 |
| 6 | Chinwendu Chimaobi Nzenwa, Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah. (2024, November), "Development of Hybrid Bamboo-Plantain Fibre Composite for Ship Hulls and Submarines.", Journal of Innovative Research in Engineering and Sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 559-571 |
| 7 | Chinwendu Chimaobi Nzenwa, Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Christian Emeka Okafor, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah. (2024, November), "Investigation of Design Properties of Hybrid Fiber Polyester Matrix Composite.", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 1362-1369 |
| 8 | Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Christian Emeka Okafor, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah, Sylvester Nnaemeka Obuka, Queeneth Adesuwa Kingsley-omoyibo. (2023, January), "Modelling creep responses of plantain fibre reinforced HDPE (PFRHDPE) for elevated temperature applications", Advanced Industrial and Engineering Polymer Research, Elsevier, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 49-61 |
| 9 | Ihueze C.C., Okoli N.C., Onwurah U.O., Okafor E.C., Kingsley-Omoyibo Q.A.. (2023, April), "Intelligent Assessment of Quality Characteristics of Miscanthus Fibers Polypropylene for Sustainable Products Development", Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part E: Journal of Process Mechanical Engineering. SAGE Publication |
| 10 | Ihueze C.C., Onwurah U.O., Okafor C.E., Okpala C.C., Okoli N.C., Obuka N.S., Nwankwo C.O.. (2023, April), "Robust Design and Setting Process and Material Parameters for Electrical Cable Insulation", The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Springer, Vol. 126, pp 3887-3904 |
| 11 | Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Christian Emeka Okafor, Sylvester Nnaemeka Obuka, Jibrilla Abdulrahman, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah. (2023, January), "Integrity Testing And Cost Evaluation Of Natural Fiber/HDPE Composite Tailored For Piping Applications.", Journal of Thermoplastic Composite Materials, SAGE Publication, Vol. 36, (Issue 1), pp 372-398 |
| 12 | Ihueze Christopher C., Okoli Ndubuisi C., Onwurah Uchendu O., Okafor Christian E.. (2022, October), "The Effects of Chemical Treatments on the Mechanical Properties of Miscanthus X Giganteus Fibre", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 868-878 |
| 13 | Ihueze C.C., Okafor C.E., Onwurah U.O., Obele M., Obuka N.S.P., Abduralman J.. (2022, July), "Integrity Appraisal of Long-term Hydrostatic Strength (LTHS) of Plantain Fiber Reinforced HDPE (PFRHDPE) for Pressure Piping Applications", Petroleum Development Technology Journal, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 47-61 |
| 14 | Onwurah Uchendu O., Ihueze Christopher C., Nwankwo Constance O.. (2021, June), "Modelling Road Traffic Crash Variables In Anambra State, Nigeria: An Application Of Negative Binomial Regression", Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 3942-3949 |
| 15 | Ihueze C. C., Okpala C. C, Obuka N. S, Obiuto C. C, Onwurah U. O.. (2019, May), "Technological Innovations: A Panacea For Sustainable Economic Growth", International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing, Vol. 9, (Issue 5), pp 22453-22460 |
| 16 | Ihueze C.C., Okpala C.C., Okoli N.C., Onwurah U.O.. (2019, January), "Dividends Of Professional Registration In Engineering Practice For Technological Advancement", International Journal of Advanced Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 40-46 |
| 17 | Chukwutoo C. Ihueze, Uchendu O. Onwurah. (2018, March), "Road Traffic Accidents Prediction Modelling: An Analysis Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Elsevier (Accident Analysis and Prevention) |
| 18 | Ihueze Chukwutoo C., Onwurah Uchendu O.. (2018, June), "Tracking And Appraisal Of Road Traffic Accidents: An Analysis For Anambra State, Nigeria", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, pp 1-13 |
| 19 | Ezeanyim O.C., Onwurah U.O., Okoli N. C., Okpala C.C.. (2015, April), "An Evaluation Of Actual Costs Of Rework And Scrap In Manufacturing Industry", Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology,, Vol. 2, (Issue 4), pp 612-618 |
| 20 | Ezeanyim Okechukwu C., Nwosu Moses C., Onwurah Uchendu O., Chukwuneke Jeremiah L.. (2014, May), "A Comparative Analysis Of Cost Of Rework And Cost Of Conformance To Quality In Manufacturing Sector: A Case Study Of Aluminium Industry In Nigeria", International Journal of Material Science and Manufacturing Engineering, Vol. 41, (Issue 1), pp 1140-1146 |
| 21 | Onwurah Uchendu O., Okoli Ndubuisi C., Ikwu Gracefield O.R.. (2014, August), "Product Lifecycle Management And Sustainable Development In Nigerian Manufacturing Sector", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 537-544 |
| 22 | Godwin, Harold Chukwuemeka, Onwurah, Uchendu Onwusoronye. (2013, January), "Inventory Management: Pivotal In Effective And Efficient Organizations. A Case Study", Journal of Emerging Trends in Engineering and Applied Sciences (, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 115-120 |
| 23 | Godwin, Harold C., Onwurah, Uchendu O.. (2013, September), "Optimal Production Inventory Policies For Operations: A Case Study Of PVC Pipes Production", Advanced Materials Research (Trans Tech Publications), Vol. 824, pp 536-543 |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Onwurah Uchendu Onwusoronye. (2012, March), "Analytical Study Of Production Inventory In Louis Carter Industries Ltd, Nigeria.". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Onwurah Uchendu Onwusoronye. (2019, June), "Analysis Of Road Traffic Crashes And Development Of Crash Predictive Models In Anambra State.". Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Onwurah Uchendu Onwusoronye. (2016, December), "Determinants Of Career Choices Among Secondary Schools Students In Idemili North Local Government Area Of Anambra State.". |
| 2 | Onwurah Uchendu Onwusoronye, Onyesoro Anene Chuka, Chidiebere John. (2006, July), "Design And Fabrication Of Candle Moulding Machine". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Chikwendu Chimaobi Nzenwa, Christian Emeka Okafor, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah. (2024, November), "Experimental Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Bamboo/Plantain Fiber Hybrid Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite", Proceedings of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Faculty of Engineering International (Hybrid) Conference 2024., pp 325-334, Paper B14 |
| 2 | Ihueze Christopher C., Okoli Ndubuisi C., Onwurah Uchendu O.. (2022, February), "The Effects of Chemical Treatments on the Mechanical Properties of Miscanthus X Giganteus Fibre", Proceedings of Faculty of Engineering International Conference 2022 (FEIC 2022) on Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
| 3 | Godwin H. C., Onwurah U.O.. (2012, September), "Optimal Production Inventory Policies For Operations: A Case Study Of PVC Pipes Production. (ICERD 12146)", Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Engineering Research and Development, Benin City, Nigeria. |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah. (2023) Report on the Development of Miscanthus Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composite for Application in Motorcycle Headlamp Casing and Helmet. A Technical Report Presented to COREN. |
| 2 | Ihueze CC, Obele CM, Okafor CE, Obuka NSP, Jubrilla A, Okoli NC, Onwurah UO.. (2022) Integrity Testing and Validation of Plantain Fiber Reinforced High Density Polyethylene (PFRHDPE) for Use in Oil and Gas Pipeline. A Technical/Research Report Presented to Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) |
| 3 | Ihueze CC; Onwurah UO; Okpala CC; Obuka NS; Nwankwo CO; Okoli NC.. (2019) Appraisal of CUTIX PLC CABLE PRODUCTION LINE. A Technical/Research Report Presented to CUTIX PLC Management Board |
| Patents | |
| 1 | Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Christian Emeka Okafor, C.M. Obele, Jubrila Abdul Rahman, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah & Petroleum Technology Development Fund. "A Novel Process for Confirmation of Utilization of Plantain Fibre Reinforced High Density Polyethylene (PFRHDPE) for Design of Oil and Gas Pipeline", (Issued: 2023, August) , Patent Number: RP: NG/P/2023/5; CRP: 014472 |
| 2 | Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, Christian Emeka Okafor, C.M. Obele, Jubrila Abdul Rahman, Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah & Petroleum Technology Development Fund. "A Novel Development of Plantain Fibre Reinforced High Density Polyethylene (PFRHDPE) for Design and Production of Oil and Gas Pipeline Pipes", (Issued: 2023, August) , Patent Number: RP: NG/P/2023/8; CRP: 014473 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Development of Deep Learning Neural Network Model for Prediction of Cement Mill Fan Vibration Signal" (2025). Ongoing Masters project by Ani Chinedu Sebastian |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "Integrity Testing and Validation of Plantain Fiber Reinforced Polyethylene (PFRHDPE) Pipes for Utilization in Oil and Gas Pipeline" (July, 2020 to July, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Petroleum Technology Development Trust Fund |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Application of Autoregressive Moving Average Model in the Prediction of COVID-19 of China" (November, 2022) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Comparison of Forecasting Performance of VAR vs. ARIMA using Economic Variables of Bangladesh" (December, 2020) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Project Coordinator, "Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 2024 to December, 2025) |
| 2 | Staff Adviser, "National Association of Industrial and Production Engineering Students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Chapter" (January, 2024 to December, 2025) |
| 3 | General Manager, "Research Production Cluster, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023) |
| 4 | Departmental Welfare Officer, "Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, Faculty Welfare Committee, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023 to December, 2025) |
| 6 | Workshop Coordinator, "Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2022 to December, 2025) |
| 7 | External Supervisor, Anambra State Teachers Recruitment CBT, "Anambra State Ministry of Education" (June, 2022 to June, 2022) |
| 8 | Member Panel 7, Anambra State Teachers Recruitment Interview, "Anambra State Ministry of Education" (August, 2022 to August, 2022) |
| 9 | National Secretary, "Millennium Saints Association (All Saints Grammar School Umunze Old Boys Association Year 2000 Set)" (January, 2021 to December, 2025) |
| 10 | Member, Faculty Welfare Committee, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2021) |
| 11 | Departmental Welfare Officer, "Department of Industrial and Production Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2020 to December, 2023) |
| 12 | Production Manager, "Research Production Cluster, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2019 to December, 2022) |
| 13 | General Secretary, "Diocese on the Niger Anglican Youth Fellowship" (November, 2017 to December, 2025) |
| 14 | Treasurer (Awka Branch), "Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers (Awka Branch)" (December, 2014 to December, 2025) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R72188 (member since 2023), http://www.coren.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers" - M.205 (member since 2014), http://niienigeria.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "International Association of Engineers (IAENG)" - 121561 (member since 2012), http://www.iaeng.org |
| 4 | Graduate Member, "Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)" (member since 2008), https://nim.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Faculty of Engineering International (Hybrid) Conference 2024 (FEIC 2024)", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.), 6th November, 2024 to 7th November, 2024; ASUU NAU Secretariat, Unizik, Awka. |
| 2 | "Faculty of Engineering International Conference (FEIC 2022)", (Faculty of Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 8th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Awka |
| 3 | "39th International Annual Convention of the Association of Nigerian Authors", (Association of Nigerian Authors), 10th December, 2020 to 12th December, 2020; City Landmark Hotel, Awka |
| 4 | "Faculty Of Engineering International Conference 2018 (FEIC 2018) On Raw Materials Processing And Utilization For Sustainable Development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; Awka |
| 5 | "4th Professor Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor Annual International Conference On Improving Human Condition & Dignity: The Interdisciplinary Roles Between Science And Humanities", (Nigeria Literati Philosophia and Eastern Writers Association), 7th December, 2017 to 7th December, 2017; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam |
| 6 | "3rd Professor Fidelis Uzochukwu Okafor Annual International Lectures On Invention And Creation: The Interdisciplinary Between Science And The Humanities In Solving Human Problems", (Literati Philisophia), 8th December, 2016 to 10th December, 2018; Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam |
| 7 | "Faculty Of Engineering International Conference 2016 (FEIC 2016) On Commercializing Engineering For Diversification In A Developing Economy: Bridging Town And Gown", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 6th September, 2016 to 7th September, 2018; Awka |
| 8 | "Nigerian Institute Of Industrial Engineers 2014 International Conference On “Waste To 6 Wealth In National Transformation", (Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineer), 23rd October, 2014 to 25th October, 2014; Awka |
| 9 | "4th International Conference On Engineering Research And Development (ICERD2012),", (Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City), 27th May, 2012 to 6th September, 2012; Benin City |