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

Dr. Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah

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Industrial And Production Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2019)
February, 2013 to June, 2019
PhD Industrial And Production Engineering
2National Open University. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2016)
January, 2016 to December, 2016
PGDE Education
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Master Degree, March, 2012)
February, 2009 to March, 2012
M.Eng Industrial And Production Engineering
4Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2006)
April, 2002 to July, 2006
B.Eng Mechanical/Production Engineering

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Nigeria
October, 2023 to Present
2Reviewer, Springer (Journal of Engineering and Applied Science)
October, 2022 to Present
3Reviewer, Science Domain (Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics
June, 2021 to Present
4Article Reviewer, Scholarena (Journal Of Public Health And Disease Prevention)
March, 2020 to Present
5Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2020 to October, 2023
6Manager, UNIZIK Research Production Cluster
February, 2019 to Present
7Journal Article Reviewer, Springer (Journal Of Industrial Engineering International)
September, 2018 to Present
8Journal Article Reviewer, Scientific Open Access Journals (Journal Of Orthopaedics And Trauma Research)
August, 2018 to Present
9Journal Article Reviewer, Elsevier (Accident Analysis And Prevention)
June, 2018 to Present
10Researcher, Chukwutoo Research Group (CRG) Lab
April, 2018 to February, 2019
11General Manager, Chuks Fountain And Sons Nig. Ltd, Onitsha
January, 2012 to December, 2016
12Maintenance Engineer, J.T. Scientifiks & Mediks Ltd
February, 2010 to January, 2012
13●Mathematics Teacher for SS 2 and SS 3 ●, Corpers’ Academy, Makurdi
August, 2008 to October, 2008
14Corps Member, Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, Makurdi (NYSC)
March, 2007 to March, 2008

Creative Output

Books
1Uchendu Onwusoronye Onwurah, Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze. (2022, September) Road Traffic Accidents Analysis and Prevention in Nigeria Lap Lambert Academic Publishing,Saarbrucken Germany, pp 1-220
2Onwurah Uchendu. (2015, October) Analytical Study Of Production Inventory In A Manufacturing Industry. Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken Germany, pp 1-100
Journal Articles
1Christopher 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
2Ihueze 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
3Ihueze 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
4Christopher 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
5Ihueze 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
6Ihueze 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
7Onwurah 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
8Ihueze 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
9Ihueze 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
10Chukwutoo C. Ihueze, Uchendu O. Onwurah. (2018, March), "Road Traffic Accidents Prediction Modelling: An Analysis Of Anambra State, Nigeria", Elsevier (Accident Analysis and Prevention)
11Ihueze 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
12Ezeanyim 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
13Ezeanyim 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
14Onwurah 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
15Godwin, 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
16Godwin, 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
1Onwurah Uchendu Onwusoronye. (2012, March), "Analytical Study Of Production Inventory In Louis Carter Industries Ltd, Nigeria.".
Dissertations
1Onwurah 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
1Onwurah Uchendu Onwusoronye. (2016, December), "Determinants Of Career Choices Among Secondary Schools Students In Idemili North Local Government Area Of Anambra State.".
2Onwurah Uchendu Onwusoronye, Onyesoro Anene Chuka, Chidiebere John. (2006, July), "Design And Fabrication Of Candle Moulding Machine".
Conference Papers
1Ihueze 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.
2Godwin 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
1Uchendu 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.
2Ihueze 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)
3Ihueze 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
1Christopher 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
2Christopher 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

Grants
1Awardee: "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
1Reviewer, "Application of Autoregressive Moving Average Model in the Prediction of COVID-19 of China" (November, 2022)
2Reviewer, "Comparison of Forecasting Performance of VAR vs. ARIMA using Economic Variables of Bangladesh" (December, 2020)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Departmental Welfare Officer, "Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (January, 2023)
2Member, Faculty Welfare Committee, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023)
3External Supervisor, Anambra State Teachers Recruitment CBT, "Anambra State Ministry of Education" (June, 2022 to June, 2022)
4Member Panel 7, Anambra State Teachers Recruitment Interview, "Anambra State Ministry of Education" (August, 2022 to August, 2022)
5National Secretary, "Millennium Saints Association (All Saints Grammar School Umunze Old Boys Association Year 2000 Set)" (January, 2021 to December, 2023)
6Member, Faculty Welfare Committee, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2021)
7Departmental Welfare Officer, "Department of Industrial and Production Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2020 to December, 2023)
8Production Manager, "Research Production Cluster, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (February, 2019 to December, 2023)
9General Secretary, "Diocese on the Niger Anglican Youth Fellowship" (November, 2017 to December, 2023)
10Treasurer (Awka Branch), "Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers (Awka Branch)" (December, 2014 to December, 2023)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R72188 (member since 2023), http://www.coren.gov.ng
2Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers" - M.205 (member since 2014), http://niienigeria.org.ng
3Full Member, "International Association of Engineers (IAENG)" - 121561 (member since 2012), http://www.iaeng.org

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"Faculty of Engineering International Conference (FEIC 2022)", (Faculty of Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 8th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Awka
2"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
3"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
4"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
5"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
6"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
7"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
8"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