Engr. Dr. (Mrs) Chioma Emmanuella Njoku


Engr. Dr. (Mrs) Chioma Emmanuella Njoku


Lecturer I

B. Eng., M.Eng., PhD
Email: chioma.njoku@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Engr. Dr. ChiomaEmmanuellaNjoku, is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Owerri in Nigeria. Her doctorate was in Advanced Materials Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria. Dr. Chioma is registered by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) as a professional engineer and a corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE). Her areas of interest in research include new material development, material characterizations, composites, polymers, biomaterials, nanomaterials, concrete, and waste valorization. She has served as a reviewer of manuscripts in some journals and has published several works in reputable journals.

Academic Qualification

  • PhD.: Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Technology Akure, Nigeria (2021)
  • M.Eng: Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (2014)
  • B.Eng: Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria (2004)

Honours/Awards

 
N/A
 
Grants/Scholarships
TETfund PhD Benchwork Award

Affiliations

  • Member, Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers
  • Member, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
  • Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers
  • Member, Materials Science and Engineering Society of Nigeria
  • Member, Association of Professional Women Engineers (APWEN)

Courses Assigned to Teach

  • Kinetic Processes in Materials (Year Five)
  • Powder Metallurgy (Year Five) 
  • Composites (Year Five)
  • Principles and Processing of Polymers (Year Three)
  • Introduction to Engr. Materials (Year Two)Workshop Practice (Year One and Two)

Research Experience

  • Fellow, Innovation Fellowship for Aspiring Inventors and Researchers

(i-FAIR) Embassy of Israel in Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria (June 2022 – Date)

  • Development of waste biodegradable plastic-based natural filler composite for use in plastic manufacturing companies
  • Ph.D. Benchwork, Sch. of  Chemical and Metallurgical Engrg, University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South Africa (Aug 2018 – Dec 2018)
  • Microstructural characterizations of naturally filled polymer composite samples using, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), X-ray diffractometer (XRD), Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Thermo-gravimetric analysis(TGA)

Teaching Experience

  • Project Supervisor to Final Year Students of Dept. of Materials and Metallurgical Engr, Fed. Univ. of Tech. Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria                    
  • Class Adviser, Dept. of Mats. and Met. Engr. FUTO, Imo State, Nigeria (2010 – Date)
  • Lecturer (presently, Lecturer 1 position) at Dept. of Materials and Metallurgical Engr.

Fed. Univ. of Tech. Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria (2009 – Date)

Research Interest

Material development, material characterizations, composites, polymers, biomaterials, nanomaterials, concrete, and waste valorization.

Publications

  1. Ndukwe, A. I., Onuoha, C., Njoku, C. E., Dan, N. E., Anaele, J. U. (2023). Review of polymer matrix composites welded to aluminium alloys. ActaPeriodicaTechnologica. [Accepted on January 16, 2023].
  2. Njoku, C. E.,Alaneme, K. K., Omotoyinbo, J. A., Daramola, M. O. (2022). Characterization of Urenalobatafibers after alkaline treatment for use in polymer composites. Journal of Natural Fibers. 19(2}, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2020.1745127.
  3. Ekwueme, B. N., Njoku, C. E.,Ekeleme, A. C., Amanamba, E. C., Uzoh, U. E., Ibearugbulem, H. O., Nwadike, E. C., Ibe, P. O. (2021). Concrete Compressive Strength Using River Sand and Quarry Dust as Fine Aggregates. Journal of Environment and Earth Sciences, 11(9), pp. 54-58. https://doi.org/10.7176/JEES/11-9-06.
  4. Njoku, C. E.,Alaneme, K. K., Omotoyinbo, J. A., Daramola, M. O. (2020a) Physical and abrasive wear behaviour of Urenalobatafiber reinforced polymer composites. Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites, pp. 1-11, https://doi.org/10.1177/0731684420960210.
  5. Njoku, C. E.,Alaneme, K. K., Omotoyinbo, J. A., Daramola, M. O. (2020b). Structural characterization and mechanical behaviour of sodium hydroxide–treated Urenalobatafiber reinforced polypropylene matrix composites. Fibers and Polymers, 21, pp. 2983-2992. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12221-020-1289-3.
  6. Njoku, C. E., Alaneme, K. K., Omotoyinbo, J. A., Ekeleme, A. C., Egedigwe, U. O., Ikele, U. S. (2020c). Phytochemical, proximate and mineral analysis of Urenalobata stems from Imo State, Nigeria. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1107, pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1107/1/012183.
  7. Ekeleme, A. C., Ugwu, E. I., Njoku, C. E., Amanamba, C. E., Arinze, E. E., Patrick, I. O., Jagba, A. S. (2020d). Effect of palm bunch ash on the compressive strength of concrete. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1107, pp. 1-9.
  8. Ibearugbulem, H. O., Ugwu, E. I., Ekeleme, A. C., Njoku, C. E., Amanamba, U., Ezebuiro, V., Ibe, O. P., Igwegbe, E. W. (2020e). A study on physicochemical parameters of fish pond effluents: A case study of Umudibia fish farm. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1036, pp. 1-6.
  9. Ekeleme, A. C., Ibearugbulem, H. O., Ugwu, E. I., Njoku, C. E., Amanamba, U. E., Ibe, O. P., Igwegbe, E. W., Okpara P. C. (2020f). Investigation of geotechnical properties of soil samples in Isu-Njaba Imo State. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 1036, pp. 1-6.
  10. Njoku, C. E., Alaneme, K. K., Omotoyinbo, J. A., Daramola, M. O. (2019a). Natural fibers as viable sources for the development of structural, semi-structural and technological materials – A review. Advanced Materials Letters, 10(10), pp. 682-694. https://doi.org/10.5185/amlett.2019.9907.
  11. Njoku, C. E., Alaneme, K. K., Omotoyinbo, J. A., Daramola, M. O. (2019b). Chemical modification of Urenalobata (Caeser weed) fibers for reinforcement applications. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1378, 2019, pp. 1-6. https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1378/2/022015.
  12. Nwakanma, I. C., Njoku, C. E., Oguzie, C. J., Nwokonkwo, O. C. And Njoku, P. P. C. (2017). Factors influencing the involvement of women in technology programmes in Nigerian Universities (Case study Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria), International Conference of Gender studies Association of Nigeria. Theme: Gender responsiveness for capacity building in a depressed economy, held at AlvanIkoku College of Education, Owerri, from 24th -29th April, 2017.
  13. Ikele, U. S., Onyemaobi, O. O., Nwobodo, C. S., Njoku, C. (2015). Effect of deflocculant (Sodium Carbonate: Na2CO3) on Rheological Properties of NSUU (Nigerian) Clay. International Research Journal in Engineering, Science and Technology, 12(1), pp. 37-42.
  14. Nwoye, C. I., Njoku, C. E., Nwakpa, S.O., Agbo, A. O., Nwogbu, C. C. (2014). Response Evaluation of Solar Energy Transmissivity to Combined Influence of Radiation Incident Angle of Solar Collector Location. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics, 2(2), pp. 178-183. ISSN: 2347-9051.
  15. Nwoye, C. I., Njoku, C. E., Nwogbu, C. C., Onyedika, G., Ameh, E. M. (2014). Multi- Factorial Analysis of Particulate Iron Ore Desulphurization during Benefication with Powdered Potassium Chlorate. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics, 2(2), pp. 184-191. ISSN: 2347-9051.
  16. Njoku, C. E., Udomon, H., Ugwuegbu, C. C., Anaele, J. U., Ikele, U. S. (2014). Characterization of the Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Alloys with SiC Dispersants. International Journal of Engineering and Science, 3(8), pp. 69-73. ISSN: 2319-1813.
  17. Nwoye, C. I., Nwakpa, S. O., Nwoke, V. U., Njoku, C. E., Ede, S. E., Amalu, N. I. (2013). Model for Assessment and Prediction of Iron Enhancement Index Relative to the Oxidative Tendency of Potassium Chlorate on Iron Ore Impurities.Indian Journal of Chemistry and Application, 1(1), pp. 15-24.

Book Chapters

  1. Yibowei, M. E., Adediran A. A., Ajekwene K. K., Njoku C. E. (2023). Chapter 10 – High performance supercapacitors based on polymer/fullerene nanocomposites, Editor(s): Ayesha Kausar, In Micro and Nano Technologies, Polymer/ Fullerene Nanocomposites, Elsevier, pp.197-209, ISBN 9780323995153, https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99515-3.00015-8. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323995153000158).
  2. [Book Chapter 10. The place of biomass-based electrode materials in next-generation energy conversion and storage] in Kebede, M, A. and Ezema, F. I. [eds.] “Electrode materials for energy storage and conversion”. Njoku, C. E., Ike, I. S., Adediran, A. A. and Nwaeju, C. C. (2021). Taylor and Francis Group. 1st Edition, 229-261.
  3. [Book Chapter 3, Marking Out] in Okorafor O. E.[ed.] “Fundamentals of Engineering Workshop Practice: Materials & Processes”.  Njoku, C. E. (2011). Nnewi: MC Computer Press ISBN: 978-978-4820, pp. 72-88

Research/Publication Links

ORCID: 0000-0003-0700-6635

Research Gate Profile URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chioma-Njoku-2

Google Scholar Page URL: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=a3hWSnAAAAAJ&hl=en

Scopus URL: N/A