Dr. Nneka Juliana Ogbuagu
Dr. Nneka Juliana Ogbuagu is a SENIOR LECTURER in AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Nneka Juliana Ogbuagu. I am a lecturer at Department of Agricultural and Bioresource Engineering. I am a Ph.D holder in Bioprocess engineering. My research interest is on biowaste management, food process engineering and renewable energy. I am a registered engineer and also member of professional bodies such as Nigerian institution of agricultural engineering, Nigeria society of engineers, Association of professional women engineers of Nigeria, American Society of agricultural and biological engineering. My hubbies are traveling and playing volley ball.
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Address: | Agricultural And Bioresources, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | AGRICULTURAL AND BIORESOURCES |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2020) November, 2013 to November, 2019 P.hd Agricultural And Bioresource Engineering |
| 2 | Unversity Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, April, 2012) December, 2006 to November, 2010 M.Eng Agricultural And Bioresource Engineering |
| 3 | University Of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) January, 1999 to September, 2004 Agricultural Engineering |
| 4 | St Cyprain's Special Science School, Nsukka. (SSCE, November, 1996) November, 1991 to June, 1996 |
| 5 | Community Primary School Akpoga-Mbu. (FSLC, March, 1990) December, 1984 to March, 1990 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | committee Chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka June, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Postgraduate supervisor, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka December, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | ICT officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka February, 2022 to Present |
| 4 | lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe university , Awka March, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Ag.HOD, Enugu state university of science and technology January, 2020 to January, 2020 |
| 6 | Acting HOD, Enugu state university of science and technology January, 2020 to January, 2020 |
| 7 | lecturer I, Enugu State University Of Science And Technology October, 2018 to February, 2020 |
| 8 | lecturer II, Enugu state university of science and technology October, 2015 to September, 2018 |
| 9 | Assisstant lecturer, Enugu state university of science and technology July, 2012 to September, 2015 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Wilfred ifeanyi Okonkwo and Ogbuagu N. J (nee Ogbuisi). (2019, October) Reinforced fibre plastic solar energy cooker Lambert Academic publishing, pp 42 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Desmond Amaefule , Joel Nwakaire , Nneka Ogbuagu , Chinenye Anyadike , Chiamaka Ogenyi ,Chukwuemeka Ohagwu , and Onyekachi Egbuhuzor. (2023, March), "Effect of Production Factors on the Bioethanol Yield of Tropical Sawdust", Hindawi International Journal of Energy Research, Vol. 2023, pp 1-10 |
| 2 | Okpala C. D., Onuegbu C. U, Nwajinka C. O., Ogbuagu J. N., Amaefule D. O.. (2023, June), "Modeling and optimization of effects of chemically and biologically synthesized Nano- Fe2O3 supplemented feeds on growth and hematological parameters of African Catfish (Clarias Gariepinus)", Indian journal of Engineering, pp 1-8 |
| 3 | Cosmas Ngozichukwu Anyanwu, Chinazom Janefrances Animoke , Bonaventure Ugo Agu , Izuchukwu Francis Okafor , Nneka Juliana Ogbuagu, Samuel Bentson and Onyekwere Ojike. (2022, April), "Physical and Emission Properties of Blended Bio-Coal Briquettes Derived from Agro-Wastes in Nigeria", Advances in Science, Technology and Engineering Systems Journal, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 6 |
| 4 | Uche Jenice Chiwetalu, Ogbuagu N. J and Micheal Emeka Okechukwu. (2021, June), "Soil Alkalinity control using three different Bio-material (wastes) for Soil Sustainability and Productivity", FUDMA Journal of sciences, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 8 |
| 5 | Chiwetalu U. J, Mbajiorgu C.C and Ogbuagu N.J. (2020, May), "Remedial Ability of Maize (Zea-Mays) on lead contamination under potted condition and non-potted field condition", Journal of Bioresource and Bioproducts, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 9 |
| 6 | Ogbuagu, N. J. (2019, June), "Effect of varying pressure on the physical properties of different sawdust briquettes", European Journal of advances in engineering and technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 6), pp 9 |
| 7 | Ogbuagu, N. J,Ndirika, V.I.O and Oluka, S. I. (2019, December), "Analysis of particle sizes and compression ratios of biomass waste briquettes", Journal of engineering and applied sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 9 |
| 8 | Ogbuagu, N. J., Eje B. E. and Chidiobi, C.. (2018, March), "Analysis of physical and mechanical properties of biomass waste briquettes production using cashew gum as binder", Explorematic journal of engineering and technology, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 9 | Ogbuagu, N. J.,Echiegu E. A. and Chiwetalu, U. J.. (2018, May), "Evaluation of rice husk ash and Portland cement reinforced clay for use as road subgrade using CBR test", Journal of bioresource and bioproducts, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 6 |
| 10 | Ogbuagu N. J., Green I. A., Anyanwu C. N. and Ume J. I.. (2017, January), "Performance Evaluation of a Composite padded Evaporative Cooling Storage Bin", Nigerian Journal of Technology, Vol. 36, (Issue 1), pp 6 |
| 11 | Ogbuagu, N. J.,Oluka, S. I. and Ugwu K. C. (2017, August), "Development of a Passive Evaporative Cooling Structure for Storage of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 8), pp 6 |
| 12 | Ugwu K. C., Eje B. E and Ogbuagu N. J.. (2017, September), "Evaluation of some Physiochemical Properties of Fresh Ripe and Unripe Cashew Apple Juice", International Journal of Engineering & scientific Research5, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 10 |
| 13 | Ogbuagu N. J.. (2016, February), "Deep Basin Solar Still for Provision of Potable Water in Rural Areas of Nigeria", Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 7 |
| 14 | Eje, B. E. Chiwetalu, U. J. and Ogbuagu N. J.. (2016, December), "Study of the Physical Properties of Palm Kernels and Shells relevant to their Handling", International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics, Vol. 5, (Issue 4), pp 7 |
| 15 | Ogbuagu N.J., Orakwe L. C. Ufomba E.C. and Omame B. O.. (2016, December), "Development of A C-Frame Hydraulic Press for Biomass Wastes Compaction", Journal of renewable &Alternative Energy Technologies, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 7 |
| 16 | Ogbuagu N. J., Anyanwu C. N and Ugwu K. C. (2015, December), "Development of Charcoal Stove with an in-Built Fan", Journal of Renewable and Alternative Energy Technologies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 6 |
| 17 | Okonkwo W.I., Echiegu E. A., Ogbuisi N. J., and Liberty J. T. (2015, March), "Characterization Of A Fibre Reinforced Plastic Concentrating Solar Cooker", International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 4), pp 6 |
| 18 | Anyanwu C.N., Ibeto C. N., Ezeoha S.L., and Ogbuagu N.J. (2015. (2015, September), "Sustainability Of Cassava (ManihotEsculentaCrantz) As Industrial Feedstock, Food And Energy Crop In Nigeria", Elsevier, Vol. 81, pp 7 |
| 19 | Ugwu K. C., Agu S. O., and Ogbuagu N. J.. (2015, July), "Optimization And Performance Evaluation Of Chicken Feather Plucking Machine", International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 6, (Issue 7), pp 7 |
| 20 | Ugwu K. C., Ogbuagu N. J. and Egwuagu O. M. (2015, September), "Optimization And Performance Evaluation Of Cotton Seed Delinting Machine", Asian Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 9), pp 4 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwakaire, J. N, Anyadike, C.C., Ogbuagu, N. J., Nwakaire, E. N., and Ejiogu, E. C, Nyambane, A.. (2022, September), "Leapfrogging Africa's Agriculture and Food Systems for Sustainable Development: Challenges and Opportunities", |
| 2 | Chiwetalu Uche Jenice and Ogbuagu Nneka Juliana. (2021, September), "INVESTIGATIONS ON THE USE OF DIFFERENT BIO- MATERIALS (POULTRY DROPPINGS, MASHED CASSAVA PEELS, AND SLIGHTLY MASHED GRASSES) IN CONTROL OF SOIL ALKALINITY", ICWES, pp 12 |
| 3 | Ogbuagu N. J. and Uche Chiwetalu U. J. (2021, September), "combating food insecurity in Nigeria through strategic formulated agricultural mechanization plan", ICWES, pp 10 |
| 4 | N. J. Ogbuagu, B. E. Eje, and C. Chidiobi. (2018, January), "ANALYSIS OF PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF BIOMASS WASTE BRIQUETTES PRODUCED USING CASHEW GUM AS BINDER", , pp 6 |
| 5 | Ogbuagu N. J.,Ndirika V. I. O and Oluka S. I. (2017, October), "Correlation Analysis of Particle Size and Compression Ratios of Biomass Waste Briquettes", , pp 7 |
| 6 | Ogbuagu N. J.. (2017, October), "Effect of varying pressure on the Physical properties of different sawdust briquettes", |
| 7 | Ekoh E. A, Ogbuagu N. J.and OnyenanuI. U.. (2017, October), "Investigation of Enugu - Nigeria Coal End Product (fly ash) for Soil Stabilization", |
| 8 | Ogbuagu N. J.,Ndirika V. I. O and Oluka S. I. (2017, September), "Correlation Analysis of Particle Size and Compression Ratios of Biomass Waste Briquettes", , pp 40-46 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Development of an evaporative cooling structure for storage of fruits and vegetables." (December, 2014 to February, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Determination of optimized locations for modular rice paddy aggregation 9collection) centres in Anambra state; GIS- based approach" (January, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by TETFUND |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Advances in science, technology and Engineering systems journal (ASTESJ)" (March, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Committee chairman, "committee on food processing and other agro allied production" (June, 2023) |
| 2 | Member, "Departmental Quality assurance" (June, 2023) |
| 3 | ICT Officer, "Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State" (February, 2022) |
| 4 | Acting HOD, "Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu" (February, 2020 to February, 2020) |
| 5 | Committee chairman, "Association of profession women engineers of Nigeria (APWEN)" (October, 2018 to September, 2020) |
| 6 | Library liason officer, "Departmental library" (November, 2017 to March, 2020) |
| 7 | Member, "Library Board Committee" (May, 2016 to April, 2018) |
| 8 | Member, "Examination computation committee" (October, 2013 to September, 2016) |
| 9 | Journal management committee, "Explorematic Journal editorial management" (February, 2013 to March, 2022) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council for the regulation of engineering in Nigeria" - R.32904 (member since 2016), https://portal.coren.gov..ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "The association of profesional women engineers of Nigeria (APWEN)" - APW/0001164 (member since 2016), https://www.apwen.org |
| 3 | Full Member, "American Society of Agricultural and Biological engineers (ASABE)" - 1047738 (member since 2014), https://www.asabe.org |
| 4 | Full Member, "The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)" - 34084 (member since 2014), https://www.nse.org.ng |
| 5 | Full Member, "Nigerian institution of Agricultural Engineers" - M1695 (member since 2013), https://niae.net |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Innovative Agricultural Mechanization and Rural Development for Economic Transformation and National Food Security", (Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE)), 20th September, 2022 to 24th September, 2022; Asaba, Delta state |
| 2 | "Waste in green economy for sustainable industrial development", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 9th March, 2022 to 10th March, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 3 | "Global humanitarian challenges", (International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES)), 1st September, 2021 to 3rd September, 2021; zoom |
| 4 | "Advancing The Frontiers Of Engineering Practitioners And Entrenching Professionalism For National Development", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 9th August, 2021 to 11th August, 2021; Abuja |
| 5 | "The Future Prospect Of Transportation Traffic Management In Nigeria: The Engineering Perspective", (Nigeria society of engineers, Enugu branch), 22nd August, 2018 to 23rd August, 2018; Enugu |
| 6 | "Engineering And Technology As Tools For Sustainable Economic And Industrial Growth In The 21st Century", (Faculty of engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka), 25th April, 2018 to 28th April, 2018; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 7 | "17th International Conference Of Women Engineers & Scienties", (International network of women engineers and scienties (INWES)), 5th October, 2017 to 7th October, 2017; New Delhi, India |
| 8 | "Dynamics Of Agricultural Engineering For Food And Agro-industrial Raw Material Production For Economic Recovery In Nigeria", (Nigeria institution of agricultural engineering), 3rd October, 2017 to 6th October, 2017; Umudike, Abia state |
| 9 | "National Interageted Infrastructure Master Plan (NIMP) 2014: Strategies For Implementation", (Nigeria society of engineers), 16th November, 2015 to 20th November, 2015; Akure, Ondo state |
| 10 | "Appropriate Technologies For Provision Of Portable Water And Reliable Power System In Nigeria", (Association of professional women engineers of Nigeria (APWEN)), 16th September, 2015 to 18th September, 2015; Warri, Delta state |
| 11 | "AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION: A Veritable Component Of Agricultural Transformation Agenda", (Nigeria institution of agricultural engineering), 21st October, 2013 to 23rd October, 2013; Uyo |