Engr. Christopher Chiedozie Obi

Engr. Christopher Chiedozie Obi is a LECTURER II in POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Engr. Christopher Chiedozie Obi

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A Chemical Engineer | A teacher | A researcher. Research interests: Environmental Chemical Engineering | Materials Processing | Water and Wastewater Treatment | Catalysis | Modeling and Optimization of Chemical Processes.

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Polymer And Textile Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
POLYMER AND TEXTILE ENGINEERING

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Interest Areas

Environmental Chemical Engineering | Raw Materials Processing | Water And Wastewater Treatment | Catalysis | Modeling And Optimization Of Chemical Processes

Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria.. (Master Degree, November, 2017)
November, 2014 to November, 2017
M.Eng Chemical Engineering
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria.. (Bachelor Degree, August, 2012)
October, 2007 to August, 2012
B.Eng Chemical Engineering

Relevant/Working Experience

1Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2020 to Present
2Head Teacher, Catalyst Campus Academy, Awada, Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
August, 2018 to January, 2020
3• Mathematics and Chemistry Teacher, Campus Secondary School, Awada, Obosi, Nigeria
November, 2014 to July, 2018

Creative Output

Journal Articles
12) Obi C.C., Nwabanne J.T, Igwegbe C.A, Abonyi M.N., Umembamalu C.J., Kamuche T.T.. (2024, February), "Intelligent algorithms-aided modeling and optimization of the deturbidization of abattoir wastewater by aluminium electrodes-based electrocoagulation process.", Journal of Environmental Management, Vol. 353, pp 120161
21) Okoye I.J., Idumah C.I., Ogbu J.E., Obi C., Ezenkwa O., Ogah O.A. & Ibenta I.. (2024, March), "Development, fabrication, characterization, features and multifarious applications of cryogel polymeric nanoarchitectures: a review, olymer-Plastics Technology and Materials", Polymer-Plastics Technology and Materials
3• Chijioke ElijahOnu, Benjamin Nnamdi Ekwueme, Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Chiamaka Peace Onu, Christian O. Asadu, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Kevin Tochukwu Dibia, Ogochukwu Onyinye Onu. (2023, February), "Decolourization of bromocresol green dye solution by acid functionalized rice husk: Artificial intelligence modeling, GA optimization, and adsorption studies", Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, Vol. 9
4Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Paschal Enyinanya Ohale, Shabnam Ahmadi, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Andrjez Bialowiec.. (2023, May), "Modelling and Optimisation of Electrocoagulation/Flocculation Recovery of Effluent from Land-Based Aquaculture by Artificial Intelligence (AI) Approaches", Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Vol. 2023
53) Ohale P.E, Chukwudi K, Ndive J.N, Michael M.E, Abonyi M.N, Chukwu M.M, Obi C.C, Onu C.E, Igwegbe C.A, Azie C.O. (2023, October), "Optimization of Fe2O3@BC-KC composite preparation for adsorption of Alizarin red S dye: Characterization, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamic studies.", Results in Surfaces and Interfaces, Vol. 13
64) Dahlan I, Obi C.C, Poopathi V. (2023, October), "Predicting the adsorption capacity of organic dye using zirconium-based metal–organic framework: a comparative analysis of RSM and ANN-based models.", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
7Paschal Enyinnaya Ohale, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Kingsley O. Iwuozor, Ebuka Chizitere Emenike, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Andrzej Bialowiec.. (2023, April), "A review of the adsorption method for norfloxacin reduction from aqueous media", MethodsX, Vol. 10, (Issue 2023), pp 1-21
8Ositadinma Chamberlain Iheanacho , Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne , Christopher Chiedozie Obi , Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe , Chijioke Elijah Onu , and Irvan Dahlan.. (2023, April), "Adsorptive Dephenolization of Aqueous Solutions Using Thermally Modified Corn Cob: Mechanisms, Point of Zero Charge, and Isosteric Heat Studies.", Adsorption Science & Technology, Vol. 2023, pp 1-14
9Abudukeremu Kadie, ZakariaAl-Qodah, Gulizar Kurtoglu Akkaya, Dongsheng Song, Juan M. Peralta-Hernández, Jun-Ying Wang, Chantaraporn Phalakornkule, Mukul Bajpai, Noorzalila Muhammad Niza, Vishakha Gilhotra, Million Ebba Bote, Qing Ma, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe.. (2022, December), "A state-of-the-art review on electrocoagulation (EC): An efficient, emerging, and green technology for oil elimination from oil and gas industrial wastewater streams.", Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Vol. 6, (Issue 100274)
10Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Ositadinma Chamberlain Iheanacho, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Chijioke Elijah Onu.. (2022, April), "Linear and nonlinear kinetics analysis and adsorption characteristics of packed bed column for phenol removal using rice husk-activated carbon.", Applied Water Science, Vol. 12, (Issue 91), pp 1-16
11Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Paschal Enyinnya Ohale, Charles Odilichukwu R.Okpala.. (2022, October), "Multi-characteristic optimization and modeling analysis of electrocoagulation treatment of abattoir wastewater using iron electrode pairs.", Journal of Water Process Engineering, Vol. 49
12Ositadinma Chamberlain Iheanacho, Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Christopher Chiedozie Obi, Chijioke Elijah Onu.. (2021, February), "Packed Bed Column Adsorption Of Phenol Onto Corn Cob Activated Carbon: Linear And Nonlinear Kinetics Modeling.", South African Journal Of Chemical Engineering., Vol. 36, pp 80-93
13Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne, Christopher Chiedozie Obi.. (2019, January), "Coag-flocculation Performance Of Snail Shell Biomass In Abattoir Wastewater Treatment.", Journal of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy., Vol. 54, (Issue 6), pp 1177-1188
14Joseph T. Nwabanne, Christopher C. Obi.. (2018, January), "Electrocoagulation Treatment Of Abattoir Wastewater Using Aluminium Electrode Pairs.", Journal of the Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers., Vol. 33, (Issue 1), pp 65-77
15Joseph T. Nwabanne, Christopher C. Obi.. (2017, November), "Abattoir Wastewater Treatment By Electrocoagulation Using Iron Electrodes.", Der Chemica Sinica., Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 254-260
Conference Papers
1Joseph T. Nwabanne, Christopher C. Obi.. (2017, November), "Application of Electrocoagulation Technique in Abattoir Wastewater Treatment", Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers., Vol. 47

Academic Leadership Qualities

Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "MXene/PPy nanocomposite as an electrode material for high-capacity Na-ion batteries investigated from First Principle Calculation" (April, 2023)
2Reviewer, "Dynamic simulation of lead(II) metal adsorption from water on activated carbons in a packed-bed column" (July, 2022)
3Reviewer, "Turbidity Reduction of Abattoir Wastewater by Coagulation-Flocculation Process Using Papaya Seed Extract" (September, 2022)
4Reviewer, "Turbidity Reduction of Abattoir Wastewater by Coagulation-Flocculation Process Using Papaya Seed Extract" (September, 2022)
5Reviewer, "RECENT REVIEW OF TITANIA-CLAY BASED COMPOSITES EMERGING AS ADVANCED ADSORBENTS AND PHOTOCATALYSTS FOR DEGRADATION OF DYES OVER LAST DECADE" (June, 2022)
Contributions to the University/Society
1Member, "Faculty of Engineering Quality Assurance Committee/Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering Quality Assurance Sub-Committee" (July, 2023)
2Staff/Academic Adviser, "Staff/Academic Adviser to the 2022/2023 admitted students of the Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering" (April, 2023)
3Chairman, "Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering Accreditation Committee" (January, 2022)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Professional Member, "Institute of Polymer Engineers (IPE)" - M/0112/IPE (member since 2021), https://ipe.org.ng/
2Professional Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R55350 (member since 2020), https://portal.coren.gov.ng/
3Professional Member, "Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE)." - 50391 (member since 2019), https://www.nse.org.ng/

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
1"A-3day Mandatory Continuing Professional Education Course (MCPE) For Prospective Corporate Members Of The Nigerian Society Of Engineers (NSE).", (Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)), 30th January, 2019 to 1st February, 2019; Enugu, Nigeria.
2"Nigerian Society Of Chemical Engineers, 47th Annual Conference/AGM & Exhibition, PortHarcourt, 2017.", (Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSCHE)), 9th November, 2017 to 11th November, 2017; PortHarcourt, Nigeria
3"Faculty Of Engineering International Conference, 2016 .", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria.), 6th September, 2016 to 7th September, 2016; Awka