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UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences (In progress)
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025)This special issue is dedicated to Professor Onukwuli Okechukwu Dominic (FAS), marking his retirement and celebrating a remarkable career. It highlights his lasting contributions as a scholar and mentor.
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Professor Onukwuli Okechukwu Dominic was born on the 5/8/1955 in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State , Nigeria. His first experience in academic field was at the Pannonia University, Hungary where he attained the BSc in Chemical Engineering in 1979. He further did his masters in the same university in 1981 and a doctorate in the University of Lagos in 1988.
He is currently a full professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in which he has influenced the course streaming and has also leadership responsibilities such as Head of Department and Dean, Faculty of Engineering. Professor Onukwuli is a committed scholar who through the teaching process has been able to pass on knowledge to his students especially on issues like thermodynamics and separation processes. As a prolific researcher, Professor Onukwuli research area of interest includes coagulation and flocculation, biodiesel production, polymer composites and corrosion. He has a good research portfolio and has published 515 journal manuscripts, 38 refereed conference papers, 10 books, and book chapters. Enumerated among the list of the 500 SCOPUS accredited researcher in Nigeria, he was also recommended by the Vice Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
His contributions extend beyond research and teaching. He has been a mentor of 47 Ph.D. thesis and 65 projects of M.Sc., and M.Eng. students. This has been why his mentorship was instrumental in shaping the future engineers and researchers. Professor Onukwuli is a Fellow of other prestigious societies including Nigerian Academy of Engineering, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers and the Nigerian Academy of Science. He also participates in accreditation processes and acts as journal editor. He is a leader in his community in Umuoji where he was honored with the chieftaincy title of Ochudo meaning a peace seeker and promoter of peace in the land.
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UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 3 (2024)This themed issue pays tribute to Professor Clement Uche Atuanya in recognition of his illustrious career in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering as he retires from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. We celebrate his enduring legacy of dedication to advancing knowledge and his impact on academia and beyond through this collection of writings.
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Engr. Prof. Clement Uche Atuanya was born on January 26, 1954, in Umuoji, Anambra State, Nigeria. He attended the Federal School of Arts and Science in Aba, Abia State, from 1976 to 1977, St. Joseph Secondary School in Awka-Etiti, from 1970 to 1974, and Sacred Heart Primary School in Odoapku, Onitsha, from 1962 to 1968. He obtained a Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship that is valid in Russia (Bureau for External Aid). 1977 - 1983, he left Nigeria to further his education at Leningrad (Petersburg) Engineering University, St. Petersburg, Russia (1977 - 1978) and the National University of Science and Technology, Moscow (Moscow Institute of Steel and Alloys, Moscow, Russia (1978 - 1983), where he completed his master's program. He served as an industrial attachee at the Zaporizhzhya Steel Industry in Ukraine from July to August 1978, and at the Steel Industry Donetsk in Ukraine from July to October 1982. He returned to Nigeria and worked at the College of Technology (Federal Polytechnic) Nekede, Owerri, Imo State (1985-1987), Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu (1987-1989), and Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka from 1992 before retirement. Professor Clement Atuanya has taught and supervised more than 8 M.Eng students and one PhD student. He is an effective researcher and writer, having published over 50 journal articles both locally and internationally. He has worked as both an internal and external examiner for postgraduate programs at various Nigerian universities.
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Prof. Chukwuka Ikechukwu Nwoye,
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
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UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024)This themed issue honors Professor Ekedimogu Eugene Nnuka, celebrating his distinguished career upon his retirement. His legacy of exemplary scholarship, mentorship, and commitment to advancing knowledge is commemorated in this collection of works.
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Engr. Prof. Eugene Ekedumogu Nnuka was born on November 28, 1954, in Ukpor, Anambra State, Nigeria. He attended Government College in Umuahia from 1970 to June 1974 and earned a Grade 1 "Distinction." He was the best entrant during the 1967 entrance and interview year and received a first-place scholarship (£60) per year. Similarly, he received a scholarship to complete his university studies from beginning to end through the Bureau for External Aid in collaboration with the USSR government. He received numerous scholarships, including the Eastern Regional Government Scholarship (1970-1974), the Belarus for External Aid Scholarship (1976-1985), and the Academic Excellence Award (UIU) in 2010. He also finished his master's program at the Belarus University of Engineering in 1982 and his PhD program at the Belarus State Academy of Sciences (Institute of Physical and Technical Sciences) in 1985. He briefly worked at the Minsk Heating Equipment Factory (Asst.Technologist-1979), the Minsk Motor Industry (Technologist-1980), the Jdanov Metallurgical Complex (Engr. 1981), and the Minsk Automatic Lines Industry (Engr. 1982). He returned to Nigeria and worked at the University of (Jos) Agriculture Makurdi from 1985 to 2005, before moving on to Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka from 2005 to date. Some of his notable achievements include the establishment of the Unizik foundry workshop, fellowship of the Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS), presidency of the NMS at the national level, and stabilization of the Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. Professor Eugene Nnuka has taught and supervised more than 40 M.Eng. and 20 PhD students. He is an excellent researcher and writer, having published over 100 journal articles, both locally and internationally. He has attended more than 30 national and international conferences. He has also worked in a variety of capacities in his community, Ukpor, the university, and Nigeria.
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Dr. Chidume Nwambu,
Head,
Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering,
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka.
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UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 1 (2024)Formerly known as the Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023)Formerly known as the Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023)Formerly known as the Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2023)Formerly known as the Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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MAIDEN EDITION|UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2023)Formerly known as the Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences
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