Dr. Ikenna, Chukwudi Nwokedi
Dr. Ikenna, Chukwudi Nwokedi is a LECTURER I in CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Engr. Dr. Ikenna C. Nwokedi, a Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering, ranked Lecturer 1 and also an On-Air Radio Host and Correspondent with UNIZIK 94.1 FM Radio.
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Address: | Chemical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | CHEMICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2019) October, 2014 to June, 2019 PhD Chemical Engineering |
| 2 | National Open University Of Nigeria. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2017) March, 2016 to December, 2017 Post Graduate Diploma In Education (PGDE) Education Foundation And Management |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Master Degree, May, 2014) October, 2010 to May, 2014 Masters (M.Eng.) Chemical Engineering |
| 4 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Post-Graduate Degree, December, 2010) February, 2009 to December, 2010 Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Chemical Engineering |
| 5 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2008) November, 2004 to June, 2008 B.Sc. Pure And Industrial Chemistry |
| 6 | Comprehensive Secondary School Nawfia. (SSCE, June, 2002) October, 1996 to June, 2002 |
| 7 | Comprehensive Secondary School Nawfia, Anambra State.. (NECO, June, 2002) October, 1996 to June, 2002 |
| Other / Relevant Certificates | |
| 1 | Teachers Registration Council Of Nigeria (TRCN) (March, 2021) October, 2019 to October, 2019 Teachers Registration Council Of Nigeria (TRCN) Certificate Professional Certification |
| 2 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State (August, 2017) October, 2016 to August, 2017 Professional Diploma In Journalism Journalism/Mass Communication |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Staff Adviser, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State May, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | SIWES Supervisor, SIWES Unit, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. April, 2023 to May, 2023 |
| 3 | Staff Adviser, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State March, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Lecturer 1, Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State May, 2021 to Present |
| 5 | Part-Time Lecturer (Department of Chemistry, School of Sciences), Nwafor Orizu College of Education Nsugbe (NOCEN), Anambra State. November, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Technologist II and Technologist I, UNIZIK FM Radio Station/Department of Chemical Engineering January, 2015 to May, 2021 |
| 7 | NYSC (Subject Teacher), Institute Of Continuing Education, Mosogar, Ethiope West LGA, Delta State March, 2012 to February, 2013 |
| 8 | Industrial Training, Gauze Pharmaceuticals Limited, Awka, Anambra State. March, 2007 to September, 2007 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Ikenna Nwokedi. (2021, July) COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Engineering, Science and Technology. John Archers Publishers Ltd, Ibadan. |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Nweke C. N., Nwokedi I. C. and Chinyelu C. E.. (2024, February), "Bleaching of Crude Palm Oil by Activated Nise Clay: Process Kinetics, Isotherm and Thermodynamic Studies.", International Journal of Innovations in Engineering Research, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 55-71 |
| 2 | Uzochukwu J. S., Igbokwe P. K., Nwabunwanne J. T., Onu C. E., Nweke C. N., Nwokedi I. C., Ajali J. J. and Ejiofor C. C.. (2023, December), "Parametric, Nonlinear Kinetic and Thermodynamic Modeling of Petroleum ether-based Neem Seed Oil Extraction Process", International Journal of Innovations in Engineering Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 12), pp 58-71, ISBN: 2394-3695 |
| 3 | Okoye, C. C., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D. and Nwokedi, I. C.. (2023, April), "Study of Isothermal Parameters for Adsorptive Uptake of Orange G Dye: An Overview of Non-Linear Approach and Error Analysis", Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp pp. 16-23 |
| 4 | Onu, C. E., Asadu, C. O., Ohale, P. E., Nweke, C. N., Nwokedi, I. C., Musei, N. N. and Onu, C. P.. (2022, December), "Adsorptive Removal of Bromocresol Green Dye using Activated Corn Cob", Journal of Engineering Research and Applied Sciences, Vol. 21, (Issue 1), pp 824-841 |
| 5 | Nwokedi, I. C. and Igwegbe, C. A. (2019, February), "Design Of Shell And Tube Heat Exchanger With Double Passes", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 3(4): 1-12 |
| 6 | Nwokedi, I. C. and Igbokwe, P. K. (2019, May), "Chemical Process Absorption Column Design For CO2 Sequestration", Journal of Engineering Research and Reports, 5(1): 1-14 |
| 7 | Okoye, C. C., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Nwokedi, I. C., Eije, O. C. and Asimobi, E. I. (2019, May), "Biodiesel Synthesis From Waste Cooking Oil Using Periwinkle Shells As Catalyst", Journal of Engineering Research and Reviews, 4(4): 32-43, May 2019, ISSN: 2581-8368. |
| 8 | Nwokedi, I. C. and Igbokwe, P. K. (2019, September), "Effect of Process Parameters in Sequestration of CO2 and CO using Aqueous Ammonia", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (JEAS) |
| 9 | Okoye, C. C., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., and Nwokedi, I. C.. (2018, August), "Kinetics And Thermodynamics Study Of Bromophenol Blue Dye On Activated River Niger Clay", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRN), 5 (8): 269-275, ISSN: 2394-4404 |
| 10 | Nwokedi, I. C. and Igbokwe, P. K. (2018, November), "Optimization And Modeling Of Carbon (ii) Oxide Sequestration By Absorption Using Ammonia Solution", International Research Journal of of Advanced Engineering and Science (IRJAES), Volume 3, Issue 4, pp. 103-108 |
| 11 | Nwokedi, I. C. and Igbokwe, P. K.. (2018, December), "Absorption Kinetics And Mass Transfer Coefficient For Carbon (IV) Oxide Sequestration By Ammonia Solution", The Pharmaceutical and Chemical Journal, Volume 5, Issue 6, pp. 45-53 |
| 12 | Igwegbe, C. A., Onyechi, P. C., Onukwuli, O. D., and Nwokedi, I. C.. (2016, January), "Adsorptive Treatment Of Textile Wastewater Using Activated Carbon Produced From Mucuna Pruriens Seed Shells.", World Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4, No. 1, 21-37 |
| 13 | Nwokedi, I. C., Ude, C. N., Edeh, H. I. and Ochu, R. C.. (2016, March), "Chemical Process Plant Design Of A Batch Reactor For Palm Oil Cracking", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol. 3, Issue 3, 354-358 |
| 14 | Okoye, C. C., Onukwuli, O. D., Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., and Nwokedi, I. C.. (2016, June), "Adsorptive Removal Of Erythrosin B Dye Onto Terminalia Catappa Endocarp Prepared Activated Carbon: Kinetics, Isotherm And Thermodynamics Studies", International Journal of Chemical and Process Engineering Research, Vol. 26, ISSN (Paper) 2224-7467 ISSN (Online) 2225-0913 |
| 15 | Okey-Onyesolu, C. F., Onukwuli, O. D., Okoye, C. C., and Nwokedi, I. C.. (2016, July), "Removal Of Heavy Metal Pb (II) Ions From Aqueous Solution Using Pentaclethra Macrophylla And Tetracarpidium Conophorum Seed Shells Based Activated Carbons: Equilibrium, Kinetics And Thermodynamics Studies", British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 16 (6): 1-20, ISSN: 2231-0843, Article No. BJAST. 27255 |
| 16 | Nwokedi, I. C., Ude, C. N., Okoye, C. C. and Okey-Onyesolu, C. F.,. (2015, June), "Cracking Of Palm Oil To Produce Oleochemicals", International Journal of Engineering Sciences and Research Technology |
| 17 | Nwokedi, I. C., Ude, C. N., Okoye, B. I. and Igbokwe, P. K.,. (2015, July), "Effects Of Process Parameters In Cracking Of Palm Oil To Yield Oleochemicals", International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigation, Vol. 4, Issue 42, 26-35 |
| 18 | Nwokedi, I. C., Ude, C. N., Igbokwe, P. K. and Ugochukwu, G. C.,. (2015, September), "Design Of A Distillation Column For Palm Oil Cracking", International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol. 2, Issue 9, Part L, 733-741 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Nwokedi, I. C., Ude, C. N. and Igbokwe, P. K.. (2019, February), "Effect of Process Parameters in Sequestration of CO2 and CO using Aqueous Ammonia", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Examinerships | |
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| 1 | Examiner, "Proposal Defence" (April, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Vice-Chairman and Member, "University Sports Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (April, 2023) |
| 2 | Secretary, Media/Publicity Committee, "Main Organizing Committee (MOC) for organization of Anambra School Sports Festival by the Anambra State Sports Development Commission (ASSCD)" (March, 2023 to June, 2023) |
| 3 | Collation Officer, "INEC Ward Collation Officer for 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Elections (Anambra State)" (February, 2023 to February, 2023) |
| 4 | Collation Officer, "INEC Ward Collation Officer for 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Elections (Anambra State):" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 5 | Chairman, Media/Publicity Committee, Faculty of Engineering, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (March, 2021) |
| 6 | Postgraduate Supervisor for M.Eng programmes/Internal-Internal Examiner/Internal-External Examiner, "Department of Chemical Engineering/ College of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State" (December, 2021) |
| 7 | MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE/PUBLICITY SECRETARY, "UNION ELECTORAL COMMISSION (UNECO) FOR STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT (SUG) ELECTION, UNIZIK" (February, 2021) |
| 8 | CHAIRMAN, "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING COMMITTEE ON MEDIA AND PUBLICITY" (August, 2021) |
| 9 | Collation Officer, "INEC Ward Collation Officer for 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections" (February, 2019 to February, 2019) |
| 10 | Collation Officer, "INEC Ward Collation Officer for 2019 Presidential and National Assembly Elections (Imo State)" (March, 2019 to March, 2019) |
| 11 | Member, "University Sports Committee (USC), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (October, 2018) |
| 12 | Financial Secretary, "Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) Anambra State Chapter." (September, 2017) |
| 13 | MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY SPORTS COMMITTEE AND COORDINATOR FEMALE FOOTBALL, "UNIVERSITY/VICE-CHANCELLORS'S COMMITTEE (SPORTS COMMITTEE)" (October, 2017) |
| 14 | Secretary, "Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ) UNIZIK FM Chapel" (January, 2016) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)" - 49900 (member since 2018), https://www.nse.org.ng |