RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE WATER AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH GROUP (RSWERG)

RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE WATER AND ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH GROUP (RSWERG)

 

  1. Name of Research Group:

Resilient and Sustainable Water and Environment Research Group (RSWERG)

  1. Main research focus and other areas of research interest of the RG

To provide sustainable solutions to water supply challenges, waste management, flood control, soil and water pollution control through research and innovations

  • Title of most recent research project

SPATIO-TEMPORAL EVALUATION AND MAPPING OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY IN SOUTHEASTERN NIGERIA

 

  1. A maximum of seven (7) other current or completed research projects

 

Nnaji, C.C., Chibueze, C.V., Mama, C.N. et al. Impact of anthropogenic and environmental conditions on surface run-off quality: a case study of Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-04799-8

 

Nnaji, C.C., Ogarekpe, N.M. & Nwankwo, E.J. Temporal and spatial dynamics of land use and land cover changes in derived savannah hydrological basin of Enugu State, Nigeria. Environ Dev Sustain (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-021-01840-z

 

Nwankwo, E.J., Agunwamba, J.C. and Nnaji, C.C. Effect of Radiation Intensity, Water Temperature and Support-Base Materials on the Inactivation Efficiency of Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS). Water Resour Manage 33, 4539–4551 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11269-019-02407-4

 

Mama, C.N., Nnaji, C.C., Emenike, P.C. and Chibueze, C. (2020) Potential environmental and human health risk of soil and roadside dust in a rapidly growing urban settlement. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. 17, 2385–2400 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-020-02637-9

 

Nnaji, C. C. (2016), “Material and Energy Recovery Potential of Municipal Solid Waste in Nigeria” In dealing with Waste: Resource Recovery and Entrepreneurship in Informal Sector Waste management in African Cities, edited by Adama, O. and Nzeadibe, C., Africa World Press, Trenton. http://africaworldpressbooks.com/dealing-with-waste-resource-recovery-and-entrepreneurship-in-informal-sector-solid-waste-management-in-african-cities-by-edited-by-onyanta-adama-and-chidi-nzeadibe/

 

 

Name of the Coordinator: Engr. Prof. Chidozie Charles Nnaji

 

UNN email address of the RG: rswerg.research@unn.edu.ng

 

UNN email address of the coordinator: chidozie.nnaji@unn.edu.ng

 

Current webpage of the RG:

 

Phone number of the RG: +234-803-894-8808

 

Phone number of the coordinator: +234-803-894-8808

 

Base Faculty/Institute/Center of the RG: Engineering

 

Department of the Coordinator: Civil Engineering

 

Headshot of the coordinator (not mandatory)

 

 

CHIDOZIE CHARLES NNAJI

Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Unit

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

 

 

Email: Chidozie.nnaji@unn.edu.ng

Phone number: +2348038948808

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=VCazdUcAAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7575-6978

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chidozie-Nnaji

 

 

I am a professor of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering and passion for research is my major driver. Since 2007 when I was formally engaged at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, I have been actively involved in teaching, research and university administration. My research acumen has been demonstrated by numerous peer-reviewed articles published in reputable journals. I have also participated in many learned conferences and workshops. Some of my key achievements are as follows:

  1. As Head of Department, I conceived and successfully organised the first international conference hosted by the Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka in its over fifty years of existence.
  2. As Head of Department for one year, I successfully executed the following projects for the Department through consultancy and alumni interventions
    1. Installation of 5kVA solar unit
    2. Installation of 16 channels CCTV unit for classrooms and examination halls.
    3. Provision of internet access to staff and students
    4. Complete renovation of 5 toilet units, with booster pump, overhead tank, hand dryer and urinary bowl
    5. Establishment of computer centre
    6. Payment of tuition fee for four undergraduate students
    7. Produced the first e-newsletter of the Department since inception
  3. Best graduating undergraduate student in 2005 and best graduating master’s student in 2007.
  4. Successfully supervised over fifty undergraduate project students, nine master’s students, and currently supervising over ten masters’ and five Ph.D students.
  5. Organized over fifty postgraduate proposal and defence seminars while serving as Postgraduate Coordinator.
  6. Has organized and presided over thirty Ph.D oral examinations both as Postgraduate Coordinator and later as Head of Department
  7. Successfully computed and compiled the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of over two hundred final year students for three consecutive years as Examination Officer, while delivering undergraduate course lectures and undertaking my Ph.D research concurrently.
  8. Have published over seventy research articles many of which are in ISI-indexed journals
  9. Have mentored young researchers who are now excelling in research
    1. PraiseGod Emenike (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=h5iIF2EAAAAJ&hl=en)
    2. Emmanuel Ugwu (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=tZV-cLQAAAAJ&hl=en)
    3. Robert Ekwule (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dwS0xSgAAAAJ&hl=en)
    4. Chinedum Eluwa (https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=5qPw_eQAAAAJ&hl=en)

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MOST RECENT PUBLICATIONS

  1. Nnaji, C. C. Onyekwelu, C. and Udokpoh, U. (2023). Engineering options for management of waste from Enugu timber market: focus on recycling, resource recovery and energy generation potentials. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (Accepted paper).
  2. Nnaji, C.C., Chibueze, C.V., Mama, C.N. et al. Impact of anthropogenic and environmental conditions on surface run-off quality: a case study of Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol. (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-04799-8
  3. Udokpoh U, Nnaji C. Reuse of Sawdust in Developing Countries in the Light of Sustainable Development Goals. Recent Progress in Materials 2023; 5(1): 006; doi:10.21926/rpm.2301006.
  4. Ogarekpe, N. M., Nnaji, C. C., Oyebode, O. J., Ekpenyong, M. G., Ofem, O. I., Tenebe, I. T., & Asitok, A. D. (2023). Groundwater quality index and potential human health risk assessment of heavy metals in water: A case study of Calabar metropolis, Nigeria. In Environmental Nanotechnology, Monitoring & Management (Vol. 19, p. 100780). Elsevier BV. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enmm.2023.100780
  5. Akeke, G. A., Nnaji, C. C., & Udokpoh, U. U. (2022). Compressive strength optimisation of rice husk ash concrete using Scheffe’s mathematical model. In Epitoanyag – Journal of Silicate Based and Composite Materials (Vol. 74, Issue 4, pp. 129–135). SZTE Hungarian Scientific Society of the Silicate Industry.  https://doi.org/10.14382/epitoanyag-jsbcm.2022.20
  6. Nnaji, C.C., Akanno, C.C. (2022) Assessment of Environmental Degradation due to Processing of Cassava into Garri Flakes Using Pollution Indices. Environ. Process. 9, 46 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-022-00594-8
  7. Mama, C. N., Nnaji, C. C., Igwe, O., Ozioko, O. H., Ezugwu, C. K., & Ugwuoke, I. J. (2020). Assessment of heavy metal pollution in soils: a case study of Nsukka metropolis. In Environmental Forensics (Vol. 23, Issues 3–4, pp. 389–408). Informa UK Limited. https://doi.org/10.1080/15275922.2020.1850567
  8. Ogarekpe, N. M., Nnaji, C. C., & Ekpenyong, M. G. (2022). Flash Flood Risk Assessment of the Great Kwa River Basin Using Analytical Hierarchy Process. In Water Conservation Science and Engineering. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41101-022-00167-8
  9. Academe, S. O., Emenike, P. C., Unokiwedi, P., Nnaji, C. C., & Etim, M. A. (2022). Suitability and hydrogeochemical imprints of groundwater in residential location around Abeokuta, southwestern Nigeria. In IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science (Vol. 993, Issue 1, p. 012016). IOP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/993/1/012016
  10. Ogarekpe, N.M., Nnaji, C.C. & Antigha, R.EE. (2022) A preliminary case for modification of the SCS-CN hydrologic model for runoff prediction in Imo River sub-basin. Arab J Geosci 15, 786 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-022-09995-3

 

 

CURRICULUM VITAE

PROFESSOR THADDEUS CHIDI NZEADIBE

 

NAME IN FULL                                          Thaddeus Chidi Nzeadibe

GENDER:                                                      Male

Nsukka Campus, Enugu State, Nigeria

CONTACT ADDRESS:                               Department of Geography, University of       Nigeria, 410001,

Nsukka, Nigeria.

TEL:                                                              +234 803 772 7927

EMAIL:                                                         chidi.nzeadibe@unn.edu.ng

NATIONALITY                                           Nigerian

MARITAL STATUS                                     Married

HIGHEST EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION Ph.D, Environmental                                                                                                             Management, University of Nigeria,

Nsukka (May 2011)

CURRENT POSITION:                              1. Head, Department of Geography, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (02 August 2021-Date)

  1. Professor of Environmental Management & Sustainability, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (01 October 2018-Date)
  2. UNN-Conversation Africa Focal Person (July 2021 –Date)
  3. 4. Senior Research Fellow, Environment for Development Initiative (EfD), Gothenburg University, Sweden https://efdinitiative.org/about-efd/people/nzeadibe-thaddeus-chidi

 

GOOGLE SCHOLAR CITATION                         https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Jfs1ne0AAAAJ&hl=en

 

SCOPUS AUTHOR PROFILE                               https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=24437461800

 

RESEARCHGATE PROFILE                                           https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chidi_Nzeadibe

RESEARCH INTERESTS: sustainable environmental management, environmental and social impact assessment,

corporate-community engagement, climate change awareness and adaptation, vulnerability to flood risk, political ecology, solid waste management in urban governance, Waste picking and Informal recycling economy, cities and pandemics, food systems sustainability, gender analysis and anticorruption in the education sector.

 

RECENT FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS:

  • Uche Ezenwaka , Obinna Onwujekwe , Chidi Nzeadibe  (2023) Assessing the level of multi-sectoral involvement in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) for improving health in Urban Poor Setting in Anambra State. CHORUS (Community-Led Responsive and Effective Urban Health Systems) Innovation Fund, University of Leeds, UK. Chidi Nzeadibe is the Secondary Mentor to the PI.
  • Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) Organizer Laboratory , Institute of Climate Change Studies, Energy and Environment & Department of Geography, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2023). Deforestation in Nigeria Project grant (R-OL-2301-11658) USD 18,873.00: Wikimedia Foundation. Chidi Nzeadibe is a co-researcher
  • CHF 99, 832 r4d – Transformation Accelerating Grant by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF): Virtual Food Sustainability Academy: Training, practising and disseminating participatory food system assessments in Latin America and Africa. Chidi Nzeadibe is a co-Investigator and the West African Representative in this grant with 4 other Researchers (January –December 2021).
  • SEK 595,387 grant by Environment for Development Initiative (EfD), Gothenburg University, Sweden, for MS-552 – Gender analysis of vulnerability to flood risk in farming and fishing communities of Kogi State, Nigeria (March 2020). Chidi Nzeadibe is Principal Investigator in this grant with 5 co-investigators.
  • £ 75,410.00 grant by the Anti-Corruption Evidence Research Consortium (SOAS-ACE)/ UK DFID for ‘Bursting the myth of “miracle examination centres’ in Nigeria: private secondary schools and malpractices in WAEC and NECO examination (April 2020). Chidi Nzeadibe is a co-Principal Investigator in this grant with 2 other Researchers.
  • £20,000 grant by the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK on Promoting Hand Washing Hygiene amongst Primary School Pupils in Rural Communities in Nigeria. Chidi Nzeadibe is a co-investigator Investigator in this grant with 4 other Researchers.
  • 60,000 SEK grant by Environment for Development Initiative (EfD), Gothenburg University, Sweden, for Exploratory work and full proposal development for MS-552 – Gender analysis of vulnerability to flood risk in farming and fishing communities of Kogi State, Nigeria (September 2019). Chidi Nzeadibe is Principal Investigator in this grant with 5 co-investigators.
  • A grant of USD 10, 000 to Chidi Nzeadibe  and 5 others, awarded by Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR) for training in Advanced Social Science Research Methods  at International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria (September 2019).

 

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

  1. Ajaero, C, K., Ebimgbo, S., Ezeibe, C., Ugwu, C., Nzeadibe, C., Osabede, N,(2023). Life Satisfaction in South Africa: The Infuence of Inter‑Provincial Migration Status, Psychological Studies  https://doi.org/10.1007/s12646-022-00697-0
  1. Agwu, P., Odii, A., Orjiakor, T., Roy, P., Nzeadibe, C., Onalu, C., Okoye, U.O. and Onwujekwe, O. (2022), “Stakeholders’ perspectives on “miracle examination centres” in Nigeria”, Quality Assurance in Education, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAE-12-2021-0193
  1. Agwu, P., Orjiakor, C.T., Odii,A.,  Onalu, C.,  Nzeadibe, C., Roy, P., Onwujekwe, O., and Okoye, U (2022). “Miracle Examination Centres” as hubs for malpractices in Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination in Nigeria: A systematic review. International Journal of Educational Development. Vol. 88, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2021.102538
  2. Lenshie, N.E., Ojeh, V.N., Oruonye, E.D., Ezeibe,  C., Ajaero, C., Nzeadibe, T.C., Udeogu,  C. & Osadebe, N. (2022): Geopolitics of climate change-induced conflict and population displacement in West Africa, Local Environment, DOI: 10.1080/13549839.2022.2040461
  3. Anazonwu, N.P., Nnamani, K.E., Osadebe, N., Anichebe, O., Ezeibe, C.C., Mbah, P.O and Nzeadibe,   T.C. (2021). State Actors, Human Rights Violations and Informal Livelihoods during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Nigeria. Territory, Politics, Governance. DOI: 10.1080/21622671.2021.1976262
  4. Nwobodo, TN., Ogbuene, EB and Nzeadibe, TC (2021).Effects of Sand Mining on Land use/landcover on River Environment in Developing Countries: A case study of Ava River in Enugu State, Nigeria. IKENGA International Journal of the Institute of African Studies (ikengajournal.com.ng) Ikenga (scimagojr.com)
  5. Onyishi, C.J., Ejike-Alieji, A.U.P.,  Ajaero, C.K., Mbaegbu,C.C., Ezeibe, C.C., Onyebueke , V.O., Mbah, P.O  and Nzeadibe, T.C. (2021).COVID-19 pandemic and informal urban governance in Africa: A political economy perspective. Journal of Asian and African Studies 56(6) 1226–1250. DOI: 10.1177/0021909620960163
  6. Nzeadibe, T.C and Ejike-Alieji, A.U.P.(2020). Solid waste management during Covid-19 pandemic: policy gaps and prospects for inclusive waste governance in Nigeria.  Local Environment: DOI: 10.1080/13549839.2020.1782357
  7. Mba, P.O., Nzeadibe, T.C., Nwangwu, C., Iheanacho, A.O., Eze, C.O and Ezeibe, C.C.(2020).Separatist Threat, Militarization and Voter Turnout: Exploring the Dynamics of the 2017 Governorship Election in Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Asian and African Studies, DOI: 10.1177/0021909620907934
  1. Mbah, P.O., Ezirim, G.E., Ezeibe, C.C, Onyishi, C.J. and Nzeadibe, T.C. (2019).Value reclamation from informal municipal solid waste Management: Green neoliberalism and inclusive development in the Lagos, Nigeria. Local Environment 24 (10), 949-967.

 

 

 

EKENE JUDE NWANKWO

Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Unit

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

 

 

Email: ekene.nwankwo@unn.edu.ng

Phone number: +2348038831238

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=EC5wXrIAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3789-0049

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ekene-Nwankwo-2

 

As a senior lecturer in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, my passion for research drives my work. I have been actively engaged in teaching, research, and university administration since I joined the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2016. My research contributions are evident in several peer-reviewed articles published in respected journals. Additionally, I have participated in numerous learned conferences and workshops to broaden my knowledge and network with peers in my field. Some notable achievements include:

  • Graduated second in class in 2010, and first in Masters in 2014.
  • Served as Examination Officer for four years (2017-2020), responsible for computing and compiling the CGPA of over 150 final year students for three consecutive years.
  • Served as Post Graduate program Coordinator for one year (2020-2021), responsible for organizing and presiding over 15 Ph.D and Masters oral examinations, as well as supervising over fifty undergraduate project students.
  • Actively involved in organizing the first international conference organized by Civil Engineering Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, titled “Resilient Infrastructure Built Environment Conference.”
  • Participated in various administrative activities for the department and served in several ad hoc committees at the faculty level.
  • Successfully delivered undergraduate course lectures and undertook Ph.D research concurrently.
  • Conducting innovative research in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, which has been published in top-tier journals and presented at prestigious conferences.

RECENT PUBLICATIONS

[1] E. J. Nwankwo, J. C. Agunwamba, S. E. Igwe, and C. Odenigbo, “Regression models for predicting the die-off rate of E. coli in solar water disinfection,” J. Water, Sanit. Hyg. Dev., vol. 12, no. 8, pp. 575–586, 2022, doi: 10.2166/washdev.2022.056.

[2] E. J. Nwankwo and J. C. Agunwamba, “Effect of reactor characteristics on the seasonal effectiveness of solar disinfection: a factorial study,” Water SA, vol. 47, no. 1, pp. 113–122, 2021, doi: 10.17159/wsa/2021.v47.i1.9451.

[3] C. C. Nnaji, N. M. Ogarekpe, and E. J. Nwankwo, “Temporal and spatial dynamics of land use and land cover changes in derived savannah hydrological basin of Enugu State, Nigeria,” Environ. Dev. Sustain., 2021, doi: 10.1007/s10668-021-01840-z.

[4] E. J. Nwankwo, J. C. Agunwamba, and C. C. Nnaji, “Effect of Radiation Intensity, Water Temperature and Support-Base Materials on the Inactivation Efficiency of Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS),” Water Resour. Manag., vol. 33, no. 13, pp. 4539–4551, Nov. 2019, doi: 10.1007/s11269-019-02407-4.

[5] E. J. Nwankwo and C. M. Attama, “Solar Water Disinfection (SODIS): Modelling Exposure Period with Geometric Distribution,” Niger. J. Technol., vol. 41, no. 3, pp. 591–602, 2022, doi: 10.4314/njt.v41i3.20.

[6] J. C. Agunwamba, E. J. Nwankwo, N. M. Agbiji, and K. C. Ohiagwu, Effect of Reflector Material and Reflector Shape on the Treatment of Solar Enhanced Waste Stabilisation Pond (SEWSP). Innovative Solutions in Engineering (ISIE), a Journal of the Nigeria Academy of Engineering, vol. 3, no. 1 pp. 1 – 11., 2021.

[7] Nwankwo E. J. and Odenigbo C. A, “Case for Adoption of Industry-Wide Application of Solar Disinfection of Packaged Drinking Water Before Distribution in Nigeria,” J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage., vol. 26, no. 7, pp. 1211-1217, 2022, doi: 10.4314/jasem.v26i7.4

[8] E. J. Nwankwo and C. Odenigbo, “Quality difference between sachet and bottled water produced under the same conditions,” Int. J. Fish. Aquat. Stud., vol. 10, no. 4, pp. 7–12, 2022, doi: 10.22271/fish.2022.v10.i4a.2698.

 

 

 

OGECHI LILIAN ALUM

Environmental/Analytical Chemistry Unit

Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

Email: ogechi.alum@unn.edu.ng

Phone number: +2348060855490

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=v4wjeo8AAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID: https://orcid.org/

Research gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ogechi-Alum

 

Dr Ogechi Lilian ALUM, 40 years, a Nigeria in Chemistry Discipline and Doctoral Field, Analytical/Environmental Chemistry from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 2019. She is a Lecturer in the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry since June 2016 at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka; Research Assistant (NCERD), 2010; Quality Control Officer University Water Resources 2013-2016; Environmental Assessor 2015-Date.

She has carried out research project(s) on ground and surface waters in rural areas of South-eastern Nigeria.

She is a member of Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), Member Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Student Member Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN).

Her research ambition(s) for Africa includes studies on water quality in rural areas with emphasis on the risks, toxic and health implications; partnering with youths on water treatments using available local materials, drawing the attention of the environmental regulatory agencies with evidence of this study to the human concern within the vicinity, advising farmers on best agricultural practices and campaign against open defecation. Using the study as a framework for planning, further assessment, monitoring, and aid for Environmental Impact Assessment.

Some of my key achievements are as follows:

  1. I have published scientific articles in international journals (15), local journals (4) and book chapters or books (1).
  2. Successfully supervised over fifteen undergraduate project students and currently supervising two masters’ students.
  3. Successfully computed and compiled the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of over two hundred from first to final year students as Examination Officer, while delivering undergraduate course lectures and undertaking my Ph.D research concurrently.

SOME RECENT PUBLICATIONS

  1. C. Nnaji · C. V. Chibueze · C. N. Mama1 · O. L. Alum . C. B. Afangideh (2023)

Impact of anthropogenic and environmental conditions on surface run‑of quality: a case study of Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology https://doi.org/10.1007/s13762-023-04799-8

  1. Hillary Onyeka Abugu, Ogechi Lilian Alum,Nwachukwu Romanus Ekere, Ifeanyi Samson Eze, Ifeanyi Adolphus Ucheana, Arinze Longinus Ezugwu and Janefrances Ngozi Ihedioha (2023) Hydro chemical Assessment of Rivers Adada and Obinna in Enugu, Nigeria, for Irrigational app application. J. Irrig. Drain. Eng. DOI: 10.1061/JIDEDH.IRENG-9899.
  1. Johnson S. Omeje · Jonnie N. Asegbeloyin · Janefrances N. Ihedioha· Nwachukwu R. Ekere · Alfred E. Ochonogor Hillary O. Abugu Ogechi L Alum (2022). Monitoring of pesticide residues in fresh fruits and vegetables available in Nigerian markets and assessment of their associated health risks. Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 192 (6) 393 Springer (Thompson Reuters Impact Factor Rating; TR= 1.959).
  1. Comfort Felix Aya, C I Okonkwo and Ogechi Lilian Alum (2022) Using the RUSLE and GIS Model to Predict Soil Degradation in Nguzu-Edda, Southeastern, Nigeria Pacific journal of Science and Technology. 23(1):127-140.
  1. S.I. Eze, H.O. Abugu, O.A Odewale, N.N Ukwueze and L.O Alum (2022) Thermal and chemical pretreatment of Terminalia mantaly seed husk biosorbent to enhance the adsorption capacity for Pb2+.   Scientific African · February 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf. 2022.e01123.
  2. Alum O.L, Okoye C.O.B and Abugu H.O (2021).  “Quality assessment of groundwater in an agricultural belt in eastern Nigeria using a Water

Quality Index 192 (6) 393 (Taylor and Francis; Impact factor IF= 0.778).

  1. Ugwoke O. Chijioke1, Dauda Benjamin2, Ezugwu J. Anayochukwu3, Abugu H. Onyeka, Alum O.L, Eze S. Ifeanyi3 and Odewole O. Abiola (2020). Chromium Adsorption Using Modified Locust Bean and Maize Husk, Der Pharma Chemica, 2020, 12(5): 7-14.
  2. Alum O.L, and Okoye C.O.B (2020). “Pollution status of major rivers in an agricultural belt in Eastern Nigeria’’. Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. 192 (6) 393 (springer; Impact factor IF= 1.98).
  3. Alum O.L, E. Eledalachi; E.M. Orji; H.O. Abugu; A.C. Ofomatah; and N.C Isienyi (2020) Feed Analyses of Proximate Composition and Heavy Metals: A Case Study of Some Poultry Feeds Distributed in Aba, Southeastern, Nigeria, Pacific Journal of Science and Technology 21 (2):285-292.
  4. Akpomie K.G, Ezeofor C.C, Alum O.L, Augustine U.A, and Ibeanu F.A (2018). Performance of Dioscerea rotundata peels as an Environmental Waste Additive in enhancing the Insulating properties of a Local Clay Mineral. Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia. 15 (1): 59-69.

 

 

CHEKWUBECHUKWU VICTORY CHIBUEZE

Water Resources and Environmental Engineering Unit

Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

 

 

Email: Chekwubechukwu.chibueze@unn.edu.ng

Phone number: +23408066603509

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=ikmg6LYAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&gmla=AHoSzlUSKav1hCZZSFZjcIsIR4uCBWsdGV018u12_pUkz6XHM9SXVxWGB8-SSnAfsKsUX0VkedGGYnCaA2wgMESn#d=gs_hdr_drw&t=1683113176829

 

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1821-618X

 

Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chekwubechukwu-Chibueze?ev=hdr_xprf&_sg=_Q_qVKMSFHaSHcH5d8Pky05Dtr8OJGCx_8jA-Vv5bV-QRu_gzSQ-Qu_wBMKVjScF6Yze75QR03D8GWhsBnKLPHnI

 

I am a lecturer II in the department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria. I was appointed as a graduate assistant in 2017, I have been actively involved in teaching, research and university administration. My research and teaching interests are in water and wastewater engineering, water resource engineering, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) environmental impact and risk assessment of polluants on public health, solid waste management. I co-authored some peer-reviewed articles published in reputable journals. I have also participated in various academic conferences and workshops. Some of my key achievements and details are as follows:

 

DISTINCTIONS AND ACHIEVEMENT

  • The first (1st) female to graduate with a B.Eng (First Class Honours) in the history of the department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka and the  second best graduating student in a class of 92. 2014
  • I graduated with a distinction in M.Eng(Water resources Engineering) ranking me among the first 2% in my class.                                                                                                                                                         2021
  • Shortlisted as the first out of four students in UNN for the Erasmus Mundus Mobility program in Spain. However, I did not take the offer since I had completed my MEng, program at the time.                                  2021

 

LIST OF JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  1. Chibueze, C. V. Nnaji, C. C Mama, C. N & Nwankwo,E.J.(2022) Integrated treatment of stormwater for domestic application using multi-stage filtration system. WaterSA  Journal.  . Accepted subject to revision.
  2. Nnaji, C. C., Chibueze, C. V., Mama, C. N., Alum, O. L., & Afangideh, C. B. (2023). Impact of anthropogenic and environmental conditions on surface run-off quality: a case study of Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 1-12.
  3. Nnaji, Chidozie Charles, and Chibueze Chekwubechukwu Victory. “Nexus Between Urban Landuses and Water Pollution.” Towards a Sustainable Construction Industry: The Role of Innovation and Digitalisation: Proceedings of 12th Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Postgraduate Research Conference. Cham: Springer International Publishing, 2023.
  4. Nnaji C. C., Ogbuene, E. B., Mama, C., Afangideh, C; Chibueze, C.V., & Lagasi, J (2020). The menace and mitigation of air pollution in the built environment. 104, 2020 Sustainable Engineering and Industrial Technology Conference of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 6 -10 July, 2020
  5. Mama, C. N., Nnaji, C. C., Emenike, P. C., & Chibueze, C. V. (2020). Potential environmental and human health risk of soil and roadside dust in a rapidly growing urban settlement. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 17(4), 2385-2400.

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

·         Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. , supervised 12  final year students on  project titled,                                                                                     2020/2021 Academic session

Ø  Environmental impact assessment of wastewater and solid waste generated from Nsukka chicken abattoir.

  • Assessment of drinking water status located close to a dumpsite: case study Eze-Ani, Nsukka, Enugu State
  • Assessment of solid waste generated from Ikpa slaughterhouse Nsukka.            
  • Assessment of heavy metal on the soil close to a dump site in Ezi-ani village, Nsukka Local government area.                                                                                                                     

·         Supervisor: Prof. C.C. Nnaji Department of Civil Engineering, Public Health and Environmental Engineering Laboratory; Department of Microbiology, Water and Public Health Research Group Laboratory, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria -M.Eng.–student.

  • Thesis title: Integrated treatment of stormwater for domestic application using multi-stage filtration system                                                                                                 2019-Jan.2021