CURRICULUM VITAE OF UGONABO VICTOR IFEANY
I.
NAME:
UGONABO VICTOR IFEANYI
II. DATE AND PLACE OF BIRTH:
3RD, FEBRUARY 1965, ONITSHA
III. SEX:
MALE
IV. MARITAL STATUS:
MARRIED WITH CHILDREN
V.
NIGERIAN
NATIONALITY:
VI.
STATE OF ORIGIN:
ANAMBRA
VII.
CURRENT ADDRESS:
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING, NNAMDI AZIKIWE
UNIVERSITY, P.M.B 5025 AWKA,
ANAMBRA STATE.
VIII
1.
2.
PRIMARY AND POST PRIMARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
Arinze Primary School Enugu Ukwu
Community Secondary School Mgbakwu
IX.
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
1.
Institute Of Management & Technology Enugu
2.
Enugu State University Of Science & Technology
3.
Enugu State University Of Science & Technology
4
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
1973-1979
1979-1984
1985-1988
1988-1992.
1995-1998
2005- 2016
X.EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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West African School Certificate (WASC)
General Certificate Of Education (GCE)
N.C.E (Chemistry/Physics)
B.Eng In Chemical Engineering
M.Eng In Chemical Engineering
Ph.D In Chemical Engineering
1984
1987
1988
1992
1998
2016
XI. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE / CAREER TRACK:
1.
Student Teacher, Nsukka High School
1987
2.
Trainee Engineer, Dukson Ventures Ltd. Gombe (Nysc)
1992-1993
3.
General Manager, Edema Petrochemical Industries Ltd. Ubeji-Warri
1993-1995
4.
Managing Director, Styno Investments Ltd. Onitsha 1995-2005
5.
Lecturer II, Anambra State University Of Science And Technology Uli, 14th
September 2005-15th September 2006
6.
Lecturer II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
16th September 2006 -Till Date.
XII.CREATIVE OUTPUT
a. Project
Ugonabo, V.I.(1992). Production Of Brakefluid From Locally Available Vegetable
Oil. Project Submitted To The Department Of Chemical Engineering, Enugu
State University Of Science And Technology In Partial Fulfilment Of The
Requirement For The Award Of Bachelors Degree In Engineering (B.Eng)
b. Thesis
Ugonabo, V.I.(1998). The Simulation Of Adsorption Column For Air Pollution
Control (Activated Carbon). Project Submitted To The Department Of
Chemical Engineering, Enugu State University Of Science And Technology
In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirement For The Award Of Masters Degree
In Engineering (M.Eng)
c.
Dissertation Ugonabo, V.I. (2016). Coag-Flocculation And Adsorption Of
Pharmaceutical And Vegetable Oil Waste Water Using Natural Materials. A
Dissertation
Presented
To
The
Department
Of
Chemical
Engineering,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, In Partial Fulfillment Of
The Requirements For The Award of Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D) In
Chemical Engineering.
a. JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1.
P.K Igbokwe, V.I Ugonabo And R.O. Okolomike (2008).“Kinetics Of Vapour
Phase Oxidative Dehydrogenation Of Ethanol With Catalyst From Local Clay
Resources” Journal Of Applied Sciences (Jas),11(1): 7580-7584.
2.
P.K Igbokwe, V.I. Ugonabo, E Oharandukun And A.C. Ochili
(2008).“Characterisation And Use Of Catalysts Produced From Local Clay
Resources” Journal Of Applied Sciences (Jas), 11(1): 7551-7560.
3.
Igbokwe P.K., Ugonabo V.I,.Iwegbu N.A, Akachukwu P.C And Olisa C.J,(2008).
“Kinetics Of The Catalystic Esterification Of Propanol With Ethanoic Acid Using
Catalysts Obtained From Two Nigerian Clays”, J. Univ. Chem. Technol. Met. (
Sofia ), Vol. 43 No. 3, Pp. 345 – 348 (Available On The Internet At
Www.Edu/Juctm08-3 Or Www.Uctm.Edu/Journal/2008-3/Contents3.Htm Or
Http://Www.Uctm.Edu/J2008-3/12-Nigeria-345-348.Pdf
4.
P.K Igbokwe And V.I. Ugonabo (2008). Toxicity Identification And Evaluation Of
Waste Effluents: A Case Study Of A Petrochemical Industry”. Journal Of Applied
Science (Jas), 11 (2) : 7765 - 7773.
5.
V. I. Ugonabo, Menkiti, M. C. And Onukwuli (2013). Influence Of CoagFlocculation Operating Conditions In The Remediation Of Pharmaceutical Effluent
Using Pleurotus Tuberregium Sclerotium Coagulant. International Journal Of
Engineering And Technology Ijet-Ijens, 13, 5, Pp. 12 -23.
6.
V. I. Ugonabo, O. D Onukwuli, P. K. Igbokwe (2008). Treatment Of Wastewater
From Vegetable Oil Industry Using Modified Laterite Adsorbent “Journal Of
Engineering And Applied Sciences Vol. 4 Pp. 46 - 51,
7.
V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti And O.D. Onukwuli (2012). Coagulation Kinetics And
Performance Evaluation Of Corchorus Olitorus Seed In Pharmaceutical Effluent.
International Journal Of Multidisciplinary Sciences And Engineering,3(7), Pp. 20 32
8.
V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti And O.D. Onukwuli (2012). Effect Of CoagFlocculation Kinetics On Telfairia Occidentalis Seed Coagulant (Toc) In
Pharmaceutical Wastewater. International Journal Of Multidisciplinary Sciences
And Engineering, 3(9), Pp. 22 -33
9.
V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti And O.D. Onukwuli (2012). Kinetics And
Coagulation Performance Of Snail Shell Biomass In Pharmaceutical Effluent. Iosr
Journal Of Engineering (Iosrjen) ,2(7), Pp. 38 - 49
10.
V.I. Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti And O.D. Onukwuli (2012). Effect Of Mucuna Seed
Coagulant On Total Dissolved Solid Particles Removal Efficiency In Pharmaceutical
Effluent Medium By Coag-Flocculation Process. New York Science Journal, 5(9),
Pp. 75 - 85
11.
R.O. Ajemba, V.I. Ugonabo, V.N. Okafor And O.D. Onukwuli (2012).
Optimization Of Alumina Leaching Conditions From Ukpor Clay In H2so4 Using
Response Surface Methodoloy. American Journal Of Scientific Research (Ajsr),
Issue 77, Pp. 37- 48
12.
V.I. Ugonabo And J.C Umebamalu.(2012).Application Of
Agricultural
Waste
In
The
Treatment
Of
Industrial
Wastewater.Accepted For Publication In Journal Of Engineering
And Applied Science (Jeas), December, Pp. 24 -28.
13.
Bernard Ibezimako Okolo, Patrick Chukwudi Nnaji, Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti,
Victor Ifeanyi Ugonabo, Okechukwu Onukwuli (2014). Parametric Response
Evaluation For Xanthosoma Spp. Induced Coag-Flocculation Of Brewery Effluent.
Journal Of Scientific Research. 4, Pp. 7-14,.
14.
Bernard Ibezimako Okolo, Patrick Chukwudi Nnaji, Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti,
Victor Ifeanyi Ugonabo, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli (2014).Application Of
Single Angle Turbidimetry On Coag-Flocclation Effect Of Detarium Microcarpum
Seed In Brewery Effluent. Journal Of Scientific Research, 5, Pp. 416-429 .
15.
Ugonabo, V.I, Menkiti, M.C, Onukwuli, D.O, Igbokwe, P.K (2013).
Kinetics And Functional Parameters Response Of Aluminum Sulphate Coagulant To
Variation In Coag-Flocculation Variables In High Turbid Pharmaceutical Industry
Effluent. International Journal Of Engineering And Innovative Technology (Ijeit), 2,
9, Pp. 25-35.
16.
Ugonabo, V.I, Menkiti, M.C. Osoka, E.C. Atuanya, C.U. And Onukwuli. O.D
(2013). Kinetic Modeling And Functional Parameters Evaluation Of Mass Transfer
Rate On Bio Coagulant Interface In Pharmaceutical Industry Effluent. International
Journal Of Basic & Applied Sciences Ijbas-Ijens, 13, 03. Pp. 33-47
b.
17
Ugonabo, V.I, Menkiti, M.C, Atuanya, C.U. And Onukwuli, D. O (2013).
Comparative Studies On Coa-Flocculation Kinetics Of Pharmaceutical Industry
Effluent By Achatina Maginata Shell Biomass And Aluminum Sulphate.
International Journal Of Engineering & Technology Ijet-Ijens, 13, 02 Pp. 134-147
18.
R.O. Ajemba, V.I. Ugonabo, P.K. Igbokwe And O.D. Onukwuli (2013). Analysis
Of Nitric Acid Activated Ukpor Kaolin: Structural Transformations And Adsorptive
Properties, Canadian Journal Of Pure And Applied Sciences, 7,1, Pp. 2241-2250 .
19.
Matthew Chukwudi Menkiti, Paul Madus Ejikeme, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli,
Mathew Chidiebere Aneke, Victor Ifeanyi Ugonabo, And Nwasinachi Uzoma
Menkiti(2015).Adsorptive Treatment Of Brewery Waste Water Using Activated
Carbon Prepared From Afzelia Africana Wood Sawdust. Published By Taylor And
Francis For Journal Of The Chinese Advanced Materials Society, 3(3), 231-255.
20.
Menkiti, Matthew Chukwudi, Sekeran, Ganesan, Ugonabo, Victor Ifeanyi, Menkiti,
Nwasinachi
Uzoma, Onukwuli, Okechukwu Dominic (2016). Factorial
Optimization And Kinetic Studies Of Coagulation Flocculation. Published By
Taylor And Francis For Journal Of The Chinese Advanced Materials Society, 4(1,
2), 36-61(26)
21.
O. B. Ifeyinwa, O.D. Onukwuli, And Ugonabo, V.I (2016). Coag-Flocculation
Parametric Response Of Irvingia Gabonesis Seed In Diary Effluent. International
Journal Of Emerging Engineering Research And Technology Vol.4, Issue 6, Pp. 1525.
22.
V.I Ugonabo,M.C.Menkiti And O.D. Onukwuli (2016)
Remediation Of Pharmaceutical Effluents By Coag-Flocculation Process
Using Agro-Product. Journal Of Scientific And Engineering Research,
Vol.-3, Issue 2, pp. 439-447
23.
V.I Ugonabo, M.C. Menkiti, R.O Ajemba And O.D. Onukwuli(2016).
Optimal And Coag-Flocculation Kinetics Evaluation Of Pharmaceutical
Industry Effluent Using Organic And Inorganic Coagulants. Journal Of
Chemical And Pharmaceutical Research Vol.8, Issue 4, Pp. 39-56.
24.
Ugonabo, V.I, Menkiti, M. C, Onukwuli, O.D (2016). Micro-Kinetics of
Coag-flocculation Factors For Telfairia Occidentali’s Seed Biomass in
Pharmaceutical Effluent System. Journal Of Scientific And Engineering
Research,3(3), pp. 574-589.
TECHNICAL REPORT
Igbokwe P.K And Ugonabo V.I (2007).“The Use Of Modified Cassava Starch
(Hydroxyethyl Starch) As Substitute Thickner For Hydroxyethyl Cellulose In The
Production Of Water-Based Paints”, Commisioned By Jacbon Industries Ltd, Nkpor-Obosi
Raod, Obosi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
c.
1.
REFERRED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND BOOK OF ABSTRACT
P.K Igbokwe, V.I Ugonabo, N.A Iwegbu, P.C Akachukwu And C.J
Olisa(2007).“Kinetics Of The Catalystic Esterification Of Propanol With Ethanoic Acid
Using Catalysts Obtained From Nigerian Clays” Proceedings Of The 37th Annual
Conference Of The Nigerian Society Of Chemical Engineers Held In Enugu .
2.
Ugonabo V.I And Igbokwe P.K (2008). “Toxicity Identification And Assessement Of
Wastewater Evolved From Crude Oil Prospecting Industry,Proceeding And Book Of
Abstract Of The 3rd Annual Conference On Chemistry A Necessary Tool For Industrial
Development, Anachem, 30th -31st, 2(1 &2): 279 – 284.
3.
Ugonabo, V.I, Menkiti, M.C And Onukwuli, O.D.(2012) Effect Of Coag-Flocculation
Kinetics On Telfairia Occidentalis Seed Coagulant (Toc) In Pharmaceutical Wastewater.
Proceedings Of The National Conference On Infrastructural Development And
Maintenance In The Nigerian Environment ,179-190.
XIII. ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:
Successfully Supervised Several PGD And B.Eng Projects, Some Of Them Are:
1. Abba, Monday Okoroma (2014). Treatment Of Vegetable Oil Effluent Using
Pleurotus Tuberregium Sclerotium Coagulant. A Thesis Presented To The
Department Of Chemical Engineering,Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, In Partial
Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) In
Chemical Engineering.
2. Chisom Onyejieke (2006) Production Of Water-Based Paints Using Modified Cassava
Starch (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose) As A Thickener. A Project Presented To The
Department Of Chemical Engineering, Anambra State University, Uli, In Partial
Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Bachelors Of Engineering
(B.Eng) In Chemical Engineering.
3. Ogunsakin Folorunso.D (2006) Comparative Analysis Of Ethanol Produced
From Banana, Pineapple And Palmwine. A Project Presented To The
Department Of Chemical Engineering, Anambra State University, Uli, In Partial
Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Bachelors Of Engineering
(B.Eng) .
4. Okerulu, Chukwudi Ikechukwu (2013). Coagulation Of Petroleum Produced water using
Protein Extract From Achatina Achatina Shell. A Project Presented To The
Department Of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, In
Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Bachelors Of
Engineering (B.Eng) .
5. Ekwegh, Vivian Ifeoma (2014). Coagulation and Flocculation of Cosmetics Industry
Wastewater Using Organic Coagulant (Egg Shell). A Project Presented To
The Department Of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, In
Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Award Of Bachelors Of
Engineering (B.Eng) .
6. Odo, Chigozie Henry (2015). Treatment of Vegetable Oil Wastewater Using
Bio-Coagulant. A Project Presented To The Department Of Chemical
Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, In Partial Fulfillment Of The
Requirements For The Award Of Bachelors Of Engineering (B.Eng) .
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE:
Examination / Result Officer
Staff Advisor
2010- Till Date
2006- Till Date
CONTRIBUTION TO UNIVERSITY / SOCIETY:
Corporate Member, Nigerian Society Of Chemical Engineers.
2008
Member Faculty Of Engineering Research, Innovation And Development Commitee
2015- Till Date
Assistant Co-Ordinator, Harmonized Engineering Law And Management Course In The
Faculty.
2015-Till Date
Secretary, Umuikem Clan Union Akiyi Village, Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka, L.G. A
Anambra State
2000- 2010
Chairman, Umuikem Clan Union Akiyi Village, Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka, L.G. A
Anambra State.
2010- Till Date
Vice Chairman, Chukwuogor Age Grade, Akiyi Village, Enugwu-Ukwu, Njikoka, L.G.
A. Anambra State.
2011- Till Date
Member Harvest And Bazaar Committee Fr. Tansi Zone Holy Spirit Catholic
Church
Omagba Phase 1, Onitsha, Anambra State.
2016
Referees
Prof. O. D. Onukwuli
Department of Chemical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Prof. P.K. Igbokwe
Department of Chemical Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
Prof. C.C. Ihueze
Dean, Faculty Of Engineering
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.