NDUKWU CV Updated Edited

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike
College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
P. M. B 7267 Umuahia, Nigeria.
NDUKWU, Macmanus Chinenye. B.Eng (Owerri), M.Eng, Ph.D (Akure)

Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering.
E-mail: ndukwumcu@gmail.com. ; ndukwumcu@mouau.edu.ng. ; Tel: 234-8032132924.
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CURRICULUM VITAE OF PROF. NDUKWU M. C., PHD
Name: Ndukwu Macmanus Chinenye

Date of birth: 6th October 1975
Nationality: Nigeria
Phone Number: +2348032132924, Whatsapp: +2347017860451
E: Mail Address: ndukwumcu@mouau.edu.ng, ndukwumcu@gmail.com
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https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1361-9991
Education
2014 Federal University of Technology, Akure

phd, Agricultural engineering/ Crop processing and storage
Akure, Nigeria
2006 Federal University of Technology, Akure
M.eng, Agricutural engineering /Crop processing and storage
Akure, Nigeria
1998 Federal University of Technology Owerri
B.eng, Agricultural engineering
Owerri, Nigeria
Professional Qualifications and Membership of Professional Bodies
Certification by professional bodies

1. Council for the Regulation of Engineering Practice in Nigeria (COREN). Reg. No. (R.22419)
Membership of professional bodies
1. Member Nigerian institution of agricultural engineers (NIAE). No. (M1318)
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2. Member American society of agricultural and biological engineers (ASABE) no. (Member-1036304)
Editorship of scholarly journal
1. Editor-in – Chief Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology
2. Associate Editor Turkish Journal of Agricultural Engineering
3. Technical Editor Proceedings of 22nd international conference and 42nd annual general meeting of
the Nigerian institution of agricultural engineers (NIAE), Asaba, 2022
4. Co – Editor Proceedings of 18th international conference and 38th annual general meeting of the
Nigerian institution of agricultural engineers (NIAE), Umudike, 2017
Administrative experience in University

1. 2018- 2021 – Group examination supervisor/coordinator for College of Engineering and
Engineering Technology (CEET)
2. 2018 – 2020- Post Graduate Coordinator for College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
3. 2016 – 2021 - Post Graduate Coordinator Department for Agricultural and Bioresources
engineering
4. 2015 – 2020 - University Senate Representative for College of Engineering and Engineering
Technology
5. 2015 – 2020 - Examination Coordinator for College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
6. 2013 – 2020 - College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Representative on the
College of Veterinary Medicine Board of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
7. 2011 -2013 - Departmental Examination Officer Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering
Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
8. 2010– 2012 - College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Representative on the School
of General Studies board of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
9. 2008 – 2011 - Co-ordinator student Industrial Working Experience Scheme (SIWES)
Agricultural and bio-resources engineering Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
Membership of Committees/ bodies in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike

1. 2023-Date: Member Committee on accommodation and Transportation, MOUAU Founders Day
2. 2021-date : Member university academic quality assurance committee
3. 2020-date : Permanent member university Senate
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4. 2017- Chairman venue and registration committee, 18th international conference and 38th annual
general meeting of the Nigerian institution of agricultural engineers (NIAE), Umudike, 2017
5. 2017- Member technical committee for 18th international conference and 38th annual general
meeting of the Nigerian institution of agricultural engineers (NIAE), Umudike, 2017
6. 2015– 2020 - Member Senate Business Committee (SBC) Michael Okpara University of
Agriculture Umudike
7. 2015– 2020 - Member Senate Committee on Result Consideration
8. 2015– 2020 - Member Senate Committee on Nigerian University Commission ( NUC )
benchmark for minimum academic standards for academic programmes in the university
9. 2015 - Member adhoc committee (product processing and food engineering (laboratory) on the
council for the regulation of engineering in Nigeria COREN) accreditation for agricultural and
Bioresources Engineering Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike.
10. 2015 - Member adhoc committee(Liberary) on the Council for the Regulation of Engineerin in
Nigeria (COREN) accreditation for agricultural and bioresources engineering Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture Umudike
11. 2014 – Date - Member committee on the review of Agricultural and Bioresources engineering
curriculum Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
12. 2014 – Date - Member committee on the establishments of food engineering programme in
Agricultural and Bioresources engineering Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Umudike
13. 2013 – Date - Member committee on College of Engineering and Engineering Technology
welfare Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike
14. 2012 Member editorial committee of the proceedings of the 33rd national Conference and
annual general meetings of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineer; wiki spring 5-9th
November 2012
Research, Teaching Experience and promotions in the University
2007- 2011 Lecturer 11

2011-2014 Lecturer 1
2014-2017 Senior Lecturer
2017-2020 Associate Professor
2020 - Date Professor
Duties Lecturing, assessment, development, supervision, and examination of

undergraduate’s and postgraduate students. Research in crop processing and
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storage methods and characteristics.
Adjunct Teaching Engagements in University

• University of Port-Harcourt (Off-shore Training Institute)
Duties: Co-Teaching Solar Energy Conversion Technology and Co-supervision of Post-Graduate
students
Current Grant Held as Principal Investigator

Development of A Mix Mode Solar Dryer Integrated With Thermal Storage Materials And Vortex Wind
Machine (National Research Fund (NRF) under Educational Trust Fund (ETF), Abuja (Grant number
EIT/03/18)
Research Visibility Indexes

Google scholarly database
(i) Total number of citations (July 21st 2023) = 1716 citations, h-index =22, i10-index =42.
ResearchGate data base

Total number of citations (July 21st 2023) = 1495 citations, h-index =20,, Research Interest 1456, Total
publication read 85672 . https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Ndukwu_C/info
Scopus data Base

(i) Total number of citations (July 21st 2023) = 996 citations , h-index = 19 (ii) Total articles in
Scopus database = 76
(ii) Ranked 128/500 in Nigeria Elsevier-SciVa ranking 2023
(iii) Total number of co-authors = 114
Web of Science database (Publon)

(i) Total number of citations (July 21st 2023) = 622citations
(ii) (ii) Total articles in Web of Science database = 49
(iii) H-index = 14 on web of science
Peer Review Recognition

Thermal Science and Engineering Progress (Elsevier)
Renewable Energy (Elsevier)
International communication in heat and mass transfer (Elsevier)
Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (Springer Nature)
Journal of King Saud University (Elsevier)
Food and Bioproducts Processing (Elsevier)
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Journal of thermal engineering
International Journal of Ambient Energy (Taylor and Francis)
Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety (Wiley)
Journal of Oil Palm Research
International journal of agricultural and biological engineering (IJABE)
CIGR E-Journal
Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology (JESTCH, Elsevier)
International food research journal
Frontier in energy research (Frontiers)
Energies (MDPI)
Forests (MDPI)
Energy and Built Environment (KeAi)
Thai journal of agricultural science
Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development (Taylor and Francis)
Clean Energy (Oxford University Press)
Cleaner Production (Elsevier)
Heliyon (Elsevier)
Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization (Springer)
Energy Nexus (Elsevier)
Some successful Post Graduate Research supervision in the last 5 years

S/n Name /reg. No Research topic Status
1 Ben Edet-Augustine Development and numerical simulation of solar Completed
dryers Equipped with thermal storage filled
tubular heat Exchanger.
2 Ihediwa, Victor Ejikeme Optimization of process parameters for drying Completed
(MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/14/3760) andropogon tectorum and pennisetum
purpureum for hay making
3 Onyenwigwe Doris Development of a wind- powered active solar Completed
MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/14/4299 dryer integrated with thermal storage for drying
potato
4 Horsfall, Ibiba Taiwo Design and Coupled Heat and Mass Transfer Completed
MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/15/5456 Analysis of a Novel Lab-scale Batch Pyrolysis
Reactor for Biochar Production
5 Nebonta Chidima Development of Self watering raised bed with Completed
(MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/14/3997 ) agro – fibres (2018)
6 Onyeoziri Christian Ikechukwu Bio-oil and biodiesels characteristics of oil bean Completed
MOUAU/PG/PGD/17/11324 seed as affected by drying methods
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7 Afam, Chukwujekwu Gabriel Design and construction of a cassava chipping Completed

MOUAU/PG/PGD/17/11329 machine
Research Interest Currently

Generally my current research interest focuses on development, evaluation, energy and exergy analysis,
modelling and numerical simulation of the following renewable energy nexus
• Solar thermal conversion with energy storage for biomaterial processing
• Wind powered Solar thermal systems
• Agro-biomass valorization
• Solar biomass pyrolysis
Some Conference and workshops attended:

1. Nigerian Virtual Research Forum. Clarivate May 5th 2021
2. The Web of Science: Journal selection process. Clarivate March 2nd 2022
3. USDA/FAS US-Nigeria Grain Commodity Storage Workshop (May 30th – June 1st, 2017, IITA
Ibadan)
4. 18th international conference and 38th annual general meeting of the Nigerian institution of
agricultural engineers (NIAE), Umudike, 2017
5. Conference on agricultural mechanization in Nigeria (AGMEN 2016), Umuahia, August – 4th,
2016
6. 14th national Conference and 35th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of
Agricultural Engineers , September , 2014, Akure , Nigeria
7. 13th national Conference and 34th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of
Agricultural Engineers , November , 2013, Uyo , Nigeria
8. 12th national Conference and 33rd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of
Agricultural Engineers (wiki spring 2012), November 5 – 9th , 2012, Bauchi , Nigeria
9. 11th International Conference and 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of
Agricultural Engineers (NIAE Ilorin 2011), October 17 – 20, 2011, Ilorin, Nigeria.
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Published Articles
1. Ndukwu et al., (2023). Progressive review of solar drying studies of agricultural products
with exergoeconomics and econo-market participation aspect. Cleaner environmental system.
DOI: 10.1016/j.cesys.2023.100120
2. Ndukwu M.C., M. Simo-Tagne, I. E. Ekop, M. I. Ibeh, M. .A. Allen, F. I. Abam,
L.Bennamoun5, R. Kharchi (2023). Energy in buildings: A review of models on
hygrothermal transfer through the porous materials for building envelop. Future Technology.
02 | Issue 04 | Pages 33-44
3. Onyenwigwe D.I, M. C. Ndukwu, D. O. Igbojionu,E. C. Ugwu, N. R. Nwakuba & J.

Mbanasor (2023): Mathematical modelling of drying kinetics, economic and environmental
analysis of natural convection mix-mode solar and sun drying of pre-treated potato slices,
International Journal of Ambient Energy, DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2023.2182359
4. Ndukwu M.C, M. I Ibeh, G. E. Akpan , E. Ugwu, L. Akuwueke, L. Oriaku , V.E. Ihediwa ,
F.I. Abam, H. Wu, C.A. Kalu, A E. Ben, J Mbanasor (2023). Analysis of the influence of
outdoor surface heat flux on the inlet water and the exhaust air temperature of the wetting pad
of a direct evaporative cooling system. Applied Thermal Engineering 226 (2023) 120292
5. Tanenbé T, M. Simo-Tagne, J. M. Njankouo, G. Betchewe, M. C. Ndukwu, N. R.
Nwakuba, N. Bekkioui & A. Zoulalian (2023). An experimental and theoretical
analysis of the dynamic response of solar drying in natural convection under rainy
month of Maroua (Cameroon) of three tropical wood species. Wood Material Science
& Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1080/17480272.2023.2178030
6. Ndukwu M.C, E.B Augustine, E. Ugwu , M. I. Ibeh, I. Ekop, G. Akpan, A. E.Udo, V. E.
Ihediwa, L. Akuwueke, J. Mbanasor, F.Abam (2023).Drying kinetics and thermo-economic
analysis of drying hot water blanched ginger rhizomes in a hybrid composite solar dryer with
heat exchanger, Heliyon 9 (2023) e13606. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e13606
7. Onyenwigwe D. I , M C Ndukwu · F. I. Abam · M Ibeh · E Ugwu et al (2023). Eco‑thermal
Analysis and Response Surface Optimization of the Drying Rate of Potato Slices in a
Mix‑Mode Solar Dryer. Iranian Journal of Science and Technology, Transactions of
Mechanical Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40997-023-00595-4
8. Hlimi M, B.E. Lebrouhi , A. Belcaid , B. Lamrani , L. Balli , M.C. Ndukwu, T. El Rhafiki ,
T. Kousksou (2023). A numerical assessment of a latent heat storage system for district
heating substations . Journal of Energy Storage 57 (2023) 106210.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.est.2022.106210
9. Ndukwu MC, Ibeh M, Ekop I, Abada U, Etim P, Bennamoun L, Abam FI, Simo-Tagne M,
Gupta A (2022) Analysis of the heat transfer coefcient, thermal efusivity and mathematical
modelling of drying kinetics of a partitioned single pass low-cost solar drying of cocoyam
chips with economic assessments. Energies 2022(15):4457.
https://doi.org/10.3390/en15124457
10. Ndukwu M.C., Augustine Edet Ben. B.Lamrani, HongweiWu, L.Bennamoun, F. I. Abam.
2022. Comparative experimental evaluation and thermodynamic analysis of the possibility of
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using degraded C15-C50 crankcase oil waste as thermal storage materials in solar drying
systems. Solar Energy Volume 240, Pages 408-421
11. Lamrani B, Naoual Bekkioui, Merlin Simo-Tagne & M C Ndukwu (2022): Recent progress
in solar wood drying: An updated review, Drying Technology,DOI:
10.1080/07373937.2022.2112048
12. Ndukwu MC, Okon BB, Abam FI , Lamrani B , Bekkioui N,·Wu H , Bennamoun L,·Egwu
U, Ezewuisi CN, Ndukwe CB , Nwachukwu C, Ehiem JC (2022b). Energy and exergy
analysis of solar dryer with triple air passage direction collector powered by a wind generator.
Int J Energy Environ Eng. https://doi.org/10.1007/ s40095-022-00502-8
13. I. T Horsfall, M. C. Ndukwu, F. I. Abam, Merlin Simo-Tagne, C. C. Nwachukwu. 2022
Parametric studies of heat and mass transfer process for two-stage biochar production
from poultry litter pellet. Biomass Conversion and Biorefnery.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02774-w
14. Okosa O.I, Ndukwu M.C , Ibiba T.H, Igbojionu D.0 (2022.The combined effect of water
management and environmental control on the planting of two varieties of garden egg in a
partially shaded greenhouse: an energy and yield indicator analysis. Energy nexus.
DOI: 10.1016/j.nexus.2022.100132
15. Ndukwu M.C · M. Simo‑Tagne · Ekop I · G.E Akpan et al (2022).The dynamics of
respiratory heat load produced by orange using different biomass fibres as wetting materials
in a direct evaporative cooling system. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-03694-5
16. Ndukwu M.C., D. I Onyenwigwe, F. I. Abam, B. Lamrani, M. Simo-tagne, N. Bekkioui, L.
Bennamoun, Z. Said (2022c). Influence of hot water blanching and saline immersion period
on the thermal effusivity and the drying kinetics of hybrid solar drying of sweet potato chips,
Sol. Energy 240 (2022) 176–192.
17. Ndukwu M. C, M. I. Ibeh, E. Ugwu, I. Ekop, P. Etim, D. Igbojionu, F. Abam, B. Lamrani, M.
Simo-Tagne, and L. Bennamoun(2022d). Environmental sustainability and exergy return on
investment of selected solar dryer designs based on standard and extended exergy
approaches. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, And Environmental Effects 2022,
VOL. 44, NO. 4, 10647–10664 https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2022.2156636
18. Bennamoun L., M.C.Ndukwu (2022). Modeling and simulation of drying kinetics/curves:
Application to building materials. Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation
(Springer) . DOI: 10.1007/s41024-021-00143-0
19. Simo-Tagne M., H.D. Takam-Etela, A. Tagne-Tagne, M.C Ndukwu, M. Elmarouani (2022).
Energy, environmental and economic analyses of an indirect cocoa bean solar dryer: A
comparison between natural and forced convections. Renewable Energy.
DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2022.02.015
20. Ihediwa V. E., M. C. Ndukwu, U. C. Abada, Inemesit E. Ekop, L. Bennamoun · M. Simo-
Tagne, F. I. Abam. (2022). Optimization of the energy consumption, drying kinetics and
evolution of thermo-physical properties of drying of forage grass for haymaking. Heat and
Mass Transfer. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00231-021-03146-2 (Springer publishers)
21. Ndukwu M.C, M. I. Ibeh, P. Etim, C. U. Augustine, I. E. Ekop e al (2022). Assessment of eco
‐thermal sustainability potential of a cluster of low ‐cost solar dryer designs based on
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exergetic sustainability indicators and earned carbon credit . Cleaner Energy Systems 3
(2022) 100027
22. Ndukwu M.C, J. Ehiem, J. Mbanasor, N. Obasi (2022). Thermal softening kinetics of
African black olive fruit: Influence of temperature and water absorption on the thermal
maceration dynamics and thermophysical properties . J Food Process Preserv.
2022;00:e17021. https://doi.org/10.1111/jfpp.17021
23. Ndukwu M.C, M. I. Ibeh, P.Etim , C. U. Augustine , I. E. Ekop, A. Leonard, L.Oriaku, F.

Abam, B. Lamrani, M. Simo-Tagne, L. Bennamoun. (2022). Assessment of eco-thermal
sustainability potential of a cluster of low-cost solar dryer designs based on exergetic
sustainability indicators and earned carbon credit. Cleaner Energy Systems 3 (2022) 100027
24. Lamrani L, Y. Elmrabet , Ibeh M, N. Bekkioui, P. Etim , A.l Chahboun, A. Draoui, M.C.
Ndukwu (2022). Energy, economic analysis and mathematical modelling of mixed-mode
solar drying of potato slices with thermal storage loaded V-groove collector: Application to
Maghreb region. Renewable Energy 200 (2022) 48–58
25. Fidelis I. Abam , Bassey B. Okon , Ekwe B Ekwe , John Isaaca, Samuel O Effiom ,
Macmanus C Ndukwu, Oliver I. Inah , Paschal A Ubi, Sunday Oyedepo, Olayinka S
Ohunakin (2022). Thermoeconomic and exergoenvironmental sustainability of a power-
cooling organic Rankine cycle with ejector system . e-Prime - Advances in Electrical
Engineering, Electronics and Energy 2 (2022) 100064
26. Ndukwu M.C., M.I. Ibeh, E.C. Ugwu, D.O. Igbojionu, A.A. Ahiakwo, Hongwei Wu (2022).
Evaluating coefficient of performance and rate of moisture loss of some biomass humidifier
materials with a developed simple direct standalone evaporative cooling system for farmers.
Energy Nexus 8 (2022) 100146
27. Merlin Simo-Tagne Hermann Dimitri Tamkam Etala , Ablain Tagne Tagne , Macmanus
Chinenye Ndukwu , Maryam El Marouani (2022). Energy, environmental and economic
analyses of an indirect cocoa bean solar dryer: A comparison between natural and forced
convections. Renewable Energy 187 (2022) 1154e1172
28. Ihediwa V.E , G. E. Akpan , L. Akuwueke, L. Oriaku, C.O Ndubuisi , J. Mbanasor , M. C.
Ndukwu (2022). Thermal dehydration of some forage grasses for livestock feeding: Effect of
different methods on moisture diffusivity and the quality of dried leaves . Energy Nexus 8
(2022) 100156. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nexus.2022.100156
29. Tagne, A.T.; Simo-Tagne, M.; Kharchi, R.; Ndukwu, M.C.; Assoumani, N.; Compaoré, A.;
Bennamoun, L.; Rogaume, Y.; Zoulalian, (2022). A. Numerical Study of the Pyrolysis of
Wood Chips for Biocharcoal Production: Influence of Chips Geometry and Initial Moisture
Content. Energies 2022, 15, 4098..https://doi.org/10.3390/en15114098
30. F.I. Abam , O.I. Inah , S.O. Effiomc , D.I. Ntunde , H.U. Ugwua , M.C. Ndukwu , O.D.
Samuel (2022). Projection of sustainability indicators, emissions and improvement potential
of the energy drivers in the Nigerian transport sector based on exergy procedure. Scientific
African 16 (2022) e01175 . https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01175
31. Ndukwu M. C. , I. T. Horsfall, · B. Lamrani, · H. Wu, · L. Bennamoun (2022).Moisture
evolution, thermal properties and energy consumption of drying spent grain pellets from a
blend of some cereals for small‑scale bio‑energy utilization: modelling and experimental
study. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-022-02846-x
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32. Lyes Bennamoun1 · Macmanus Chinenye Ndukwu (2022). Modeling and simulation of
drying kinetics/curves: application to building materials. Journal of Building Pathology and
Rehabilitation (2022) 7:8 https://doi.org/10.1007/s41024-021-00143-0
33. Ndukwu M.C, L.Bennamoun, M. Simo. Tagne et al (2021) Influence of drying applications
on wood, brick and concrete used as building materials: A review. Journal of Building
Pathology and Rehabilitation (Springer) Doi. 10.1007/s41024-021-00119-0
34. Ndukwu M.C, IT Horsfall, EA Ubouh, FN Orji, IE Ekop, NR Ezejiofor (2021). Review of
solar-biomass pyrolysis systems: Focus on the configuration of thermal-solar systems and
reactor orientation. Journal of King Saud University-Engineering Sciences 33 (6), 413-423
35. Ndukwu M. C, M Simo-Tagne, L Bennamoun (2021).Solar drying research of medicinal and
aromatic plants: An African experience with assessment of the economic and environmental
impact. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development 13 (2 …
36. M Simo-Tagne, A Tagne Tagne, MC Ndukwu, L Bennamoun, (2021). Numerical study of
the drying of cassava roots chips using an indirect solar dryer in natural convection.
AgriEngineering 3 (1), 138-157
37. Simo-Tagne M, R Remond, R Kharchi, L Bennamoun, MC Ndukwu et al. (2021). Modeling,
numerical simulation and validation of the hygrothermal transfer through a wooden building
wall in Nancy, France. Thermal Science and Engineering Progress 22, 100808
38. Ndukwu MC, L Bennamoun, M Simo-Tagne (2021). Reviewing the exergy analysis of solar
thermal systems integrated with phase change materials. Energies 14 (3), 724
39. Simo-Tagne M, MC Ndukwu (2021) Study on the effect of conical and parabolic solar
concentrator designs on hybrid solar dryers for apricots under variable conditions: a
numerical simulation approach. International Journal of Green Energy 18 (15), 1613-1631
40. Egwu U, E Oko, MC Ndukwu, P Sallis (2021.). Novel low-cost pre-treatment material for
enhancing the methane yield during anaerobic digestion of lignocellulosic biomass
feedstocks: Experimental and kinetic study. Renewable Energy 179, 584-592
41. Ndukwu MC, DI Onwude, L Bennamoun, FI Abam, M Simo-Tagne,et al. (2021).Nigeria’s
Energy deficit: The challenges and Eco-friendly approach in reducing the energy gap.
International Journal of Sustainable Engineering 14 (3), 442-459
42. Ndukwu MC, DI Onwude, J Ehiem, UC Abada, IE Ekop, G Chen (2021).The effectiveness
of different household storage strategies and plant-based preservatives for dehulled and sun-
dried breadfruit seedsProcesses 9 (2), 380
43. Horsfall v, AO Igbozulike, NR Nwakuba, MC Ndukwu, OI Daniel et al. (2021). 3D
Simulation of Transient Thermal Response of Mucuna Seed subjected to Laser Heating: A
Parametric Study Approach. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series A 102 (4),
873-883
44. Horsfall IT, MC Ndukwu, FI Abam, OM Olatunji, OE Ojong, K Osa-Aria. (2021).Validation
of MATLAB algorithm to implement a two-step parallel pyrolysis model for the prediction of
maximum% char yield. Discover Chemical Engineering 1 (1), 1-11
45. Nnamchi OA, MC Ndukwu, SN Nnamchi. Modelling and simulation of multi-coupled heat
and mass transfer processes: A case study of solar biomass dryer. Thermal Science and
Engineering Progress 25, 101007
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46. Ndukwu MC, IT Horsfall, DI Onwude, M Simo‐Tagne, FI Abam (2021).Physics‐based
numerical simulation of heat and moisture transport in red chili subjected to mix‐mode solar
drying with phase change energy storage.Energy Storage, e270
47. Ndukwu M. C., Onyenwigwe D., Abam F, Eke A. B., Ukoha D (2020). Development of a
low-cost wind powered active solar dryer integrated with glycerol as thermal storage.
Renewable energy, 154, 533-568.
48. Ndukwu M. C, M. Simo Tagne, F. Abam, O. Onwuka, S. Prince, L Bennamoun (2020).
Exergetic sustainability and economic analysis of hybrid solar biomass dryer integrated with
copper tubing as heat exchanger. Heliyon 6 (2020):1-12.
49. Simo Tagne M, Ndukwu M C, Zoulalian A, L.Bennamoun, Kifani F, Y Rogaume (2020).
Numerical analysis and validation of a natural convection mix-mode solar dryer for drying
red Chili under variable conditions. Renewable Energy, 151 659-673,
50. Simo-Tagne M, Ndukwu M C, Ndi Azese M (2020). Experimental modelling of a solar
dryer for wood fuel in Epinal (France). Modelling 2020, 1, 39–52
51. Ndukwu M.C. , C.E. Ikechukwu-Edeh, N.R Nwakuba, I. Okosa, I.T. Horsefall , F.N.
Orji.(2020). Nanomaterials application in greenhouse structures, crop processing machinery,
packaging materials and agro-biomass conversion. Materials Science for Energy
Technologies, 3 690–699.
52. Abam F I., T. A. Briggs, O E. Diemuodeke, E B. Ekwe, K N. Ujoatuonu Ndukwu M.C.
(2020): Thermodynamic and economic analysis of a Kalina system with integrated lithium-
bromide-absorption cycle for power and cooling Production. Energy Reports 6, 1992–2005.
53. Ndukwu M.C.; I.T. Horsfall (2020). Prospects of pyrolysis process and models in bioenergy
generation: a Comprehensive Review. Polytechnica, 3, 43–53.
54. Ndukwu M C, M. Simo-Tagne , Bennamoun L (2020). Solar drying research of medicinal
and aromatic plants: An African experience with assessment of the economic and
environmental impact. African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development.
Doi: 10.1080/20421338.2020.1776061
55. Ndukwu1 M. C. and C. I. Onyeoziri (2020). African oil bean seed as feedstock for bio-oil
and biodiesel production and on the effects of thermal pre-treatments on the quality of the
bio-oil. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. Doi: 10.1007/s13399-020-00754-6.
56. Ndukwu M. C, Afam G, Nwakuba N R (2020). Development and optimization of a manual
fed cassava root chipper for household cassava processors. Turkish Journal of Agricultural
Engineering Research (TURKAGER), 1(2): 283-295.
57. Bennamoun L, M Simo-Tagne, Ndukwu M C (2020). Simulation of storage conditions of
mixed biomass pellets for bioenergy generation: study of the thermodynamic properties.
Energies, 13, 2544
58. Simo Tagne, M , Ndukwu M. C, Y Rogaume (2020). Modelling and numerical simulation of
hygrothermal transfer through a building wall for locations subjected to outdoor conditions in
Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Building Engineering 26:1-22.
59. Ndukwu M. C, A Ohia, O. Anozie (2019). Influence of moisture content and compression
axis on mechanical, physical, and phytochemicals properties of Akuamma (Picralima Nitida)
fruits and seeds. Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India) 100 (3), 417–426
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60. Ikechukwu-Edeh, C. E., Ndukwu, M. C., Ehimogue, P., Okosa, I., and Udensi, N. K. (2019).
Development of a prototype self-watering raised soil bed suitable for urban agriculture.
Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology 5, (1) 22 – 29
61. Ndukwu M.C. , I.E. Ekop , P.J. Etim, C.N. Ohakwe , N.R. Ezejiofor , D.I. Onwude, F.I.
Abam, E.C. (2019). Response surface optimization of Bambara nut kernel yield as affected
by speed of rotation, and impeller configurations. Scientific African 6, 1-11.
62. Ubuoh E.A., L.E. Ezenwa, Ndukwu M.C., C.C. Emeka-Chris (2019). Assessment of cation
chemistry of groundwater near hospital wastes dumpsites in Umuahia Nigeria using
multivariate and Analytical index approach. Environmental Technology and Innovation 15,
1-11.
63. Ndukwu M.C, S.N. Asoegwu ; I.E.Ahaneku (2018). Status of research on agricultural
machinery development in Nigeria: a case study of cassava tuber processing machineries.
Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America 49 (2)150 - 155.
64. Abam F.I., E.B. Ekwe , S.O. Effiom , M.C. Ndukwu (2018). Comparative performance
analysis and thermo-sustainability indicators of modified low-heat organic Rankine cycles
(ORCs): An exergy-based procedure. Energy Reports 4, 110–118.
65. Ndukwu M.C , Manuwa S.I; Bennamoun L, O.J Olukunle; F.I Abam (2018). In-situ evolution
of heat and mass transfer phenomena and evaporative water losses of three agro-waste
evaporative cooling pads: An experimental and modeling study. Waste and Biomass
Valorization. 10, 3185–3195
66. Abam F.I, T A. Briggs, E B. Ekwe, C. G. Kanu, S O. Effiom, M. C. Ndukwu, etc.(2018).
Exergy analysis of a novel low-heat recovery organic Rankine cycle (ORC) for combined
cooling and power generation. Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and
Environmental Effects. Doi: 10.1080/15567036.2018.1549140
67. Ndukwu M.C; L Bennamoun; F.I Abam (2018). Experience of solar drying in Africa:
presentation of design and models. Food engineering reviews 10:211–244
68. Abam F.I., E.B. Ekwe, S.O. Effiom, M.C. Ndukwu, T.A. Briggs, C.H. Kadurumba (2018).
Optimum exergetic performance parameters and thermo-sustainability indicators of low-
temperature modified organic Rankine cycles (ORCs). Sustainable Energy Technologies and
Assessments 30, 91–104.
69. Ndukwu M.C; L. Bennamoun; O.Anozie (2018). Evolution of thermo-physical properties of
Akuama (Picralima Nitida) seed and antioxidants retention capacity during hot air drying).
Heat and Mass Transfer, 54:3533–3546.
70. Ndukwu M.C. , L. Bennamoun , F.I. Abam , A.B. Eke, D. Ukoha (2017). Energy and exergy
analysis of a solar dryer integrated with sodium sulfate decahydrate and sodium chloride as
thermal storage medium. Renewable Energy 113, 1182-1192.
71. Ndukwu M C., L Bennamoun (2017). Potential of integrating Na2SO4.10H2O pellets in solar
drying system, Drying Technology, 36 (9), 1017-1030
72. Ejike C E C C Ndukwu M C (2017). Pre-harvest and Post-harvest Factors Affecting Bioactive
Compounds from Vernonia amygdalina (Del.). Research Journal of Medicinal Plants.
73. Ndukwu M.C. ; C. Ejirika (2016). Physical properties of African walnut (Tetracarpidium
Conophorum) from Nigeria. Cogent Food & Agriculture (Crop science), 2: 1232849.
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74. Ndukwu M. C, F. I. Abam, S. I. Manuwa, T. A. Briggs (2016). Exergetic performance
indicators of a direct evaporative cooling system with different evaporative cooling pads.
International Journal of Ambient Energy. 38:7, 701-709
75. Ndukwu M.C, Udofia .M (2016). Kinetics of change in colour and some bio-chemical
composition during fermentation of cocoa bean. Cogent Food & Agriculture(Food science), 2:
1268743
76. Ndukwu M C, N.R Nwakuba, H .Orunta (2016). Measurement of energy requirements for
size reduction of palm kernel and groundnut shells for downstream bioenergy generation.
Journal of Engineering and Technology Research. l 8 (5) 47-57.
77. Ndukwu M.C, Manuwa S.I. (2015). A techno-economic assessment for viability of some
waste as cooling pads in evaporative cooling system. International Journal of Agricultural
and Biological Engineering 8(2) 151-158.
78. Ndukwu M. C, S.I. Manuwa (2015). Impact of evaporative cooling preservation on the shelf
life of fruits and vegetable in South Western Nigeria .Research in Agricultural Engineering
Journal 61(3) 122-128.
79. Ndukwu, M. C., O. A. Akani, and K. J. Simonyan (2015). Nigeria’s grain resource structure
and government sustainable policy: a review. Agricultural Engineering International. (The
CIGRJournal ) 17 (3): 441-457.
80. Ndukwu M.C and Manuwa S.I. (2014). Review of research and application of evaporative
cooling in preservation of fresh agricultural produce. International Journal Of Agricultural
and Biological Engineering 7(5) 2014, 85-102
81. Ndukwu M. C. ,C.A.Onyenwoke (2014). Development of continuous maize dehulling
cleaning and milling machine. Journal of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, 22 (3)
35-46.
82. Ndukwu M C , S, Manuwa (2014). Heat transfer coefficient and concept of relaxation time
in forced air direct evaporative cooling system. Agricultural Engineering, 39 (3) 99 – 113.
83. Ndukwu M.C., D. Onyenwigwe (2013). Development of a motorized parboiled cassava
tuber shredding machine. Nigerian Journal of Technology, 32, (1) 1-6.
84. Ndukwu M.C, Orji C. U; Nwabuisi K.O. (2013). Some electrical properties of wild mango
seed and Mucuna Flagellipes seed at different temperature and moisture contents .West
African Journal of Industrial and Academic Research, 7 ( 1 )117-12).
85. Ndukwu M. C., S.I. Manuwa, O.J. Olukunle, I.B. Oluwalana (2013). Mathematical model
for direct evaporative space cooling systems .Nigerian Journal of Technology, 32. (3) 403-
409.
86. Ndukwu M C (2013). Moisture dependent physical properties of african oil bean seed.
Agriculture & Forestry, 59. (4) 183-192, Podgorica. UDC (UDK) 582.736.3 (6).
87. Ndukwu M. C, S.I. Manuwa, O. J. Olukunle, I.B. Oluwalana (2013). Development of an
active evaporative cooling system for short-term storage of tropical agricultural products:
Agricultural Engineering International. (The CIGR Journal) 15(4) 307-313.
88. Ndukwu M. C., K.J. Simonyan., V.I.O. Ndirika., (2012). Investigation of the behaviour of
structural matrix of Cocoa Bean (with or without seed coat) during convective drying.
International Journal of Agriculture and Biological Engineering, 5 (3) 75-82.
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89. Ndukwu M.C; Asoegwu S.N (2010). Functional Performance of a Vertical Shaft Centrifugal
Palm Nut Cracker. Research in agricultural engineering journal issue.56 no.2 pp 77- 83
90. Ndukwu M.C; A.S Ogunlowo.; O.J. Olukunle (2010). Cocoa Bean (Theoboroma cacao L.)
drying kinetics. Chilean journal of applied agriculture.vol.70.no.4 pp 633-639Ndukwu M.C;
Asoegwu S.N (2011). Mathematical model for predicting the cracking efficiency of vertical
shaft centrifugal palm nut cracker; Research in agricultural engineering journal Res. Agr.
Eng., 57: 110–115.
91. Ndukwu M.C,(2011). Physical Properties of artocarpus altilis (Forsberg or parkinson) Seed
relevant for the Design of Planting and Processing Equipment. Nigerian agriculture journal
vol.42 pp 167-173
92. Ndukwu M.C,(2011). Physical Properties of artocarpus altilis (Forsberg or parkinson) Seed
relevant for the Design of Planting and Processing Equipment. Nigerian agriculture journal
vol.42 pp 167-173
93. Ndukwu M.C; (2011) Development of Clay Evaporative Cooler for Fruit and Vegetables
Preservation . Agric Eng Int: CIGR Journal, 13(1): CIGR MS No.1781. pp 1-8
94. Ndukwu M.C. (2009); Effect of Drying Temperature and Drying Air Velocity on the Drying
Rate and Drying Constant of Cocoa Bean. Agricultural Engineering International: the CIGR
E journal. Vol. XI., April, 2009 pp 1-7
95. Ndukwu M.C (2009); Determination of selected physical properties of Brachystegia

eurycoma seeds. Research in agricultural engineering journal issue 55(4)165-169
96. Ndukwu M.C and Ozoude L.A (2009) Relationships between Selected Mechanical and
Physical Properties of Mucuna Fllagellipes (ukpo) and Moisture Content. Journal of applied
agricultural research (1)135- 141
Proceedings
1. Ndukwu M. C., Abraham A .Ahiakwob, Linus C. Oriaku c, Inemesite I.Ekopd, Chris
Nwachukwua, Nnaemeka.R.Nwakuba (2022).Evolution Of The Thermal Effusivity Of A Pre-
Treated Ginger Slice In Natural Convection Solar Dryer. Proceedings of 22nd international
conference and 42nd annual general meetings of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural
Engineers (A division of Nigerian Society of Engineers). Page 357 to 364
2. Fidelis Abam, Ekwe Ekwe, Samuel Effiom, Oliver Inah, M.C Ndukwu, Sunday Oyedepo (2022).
Functional Sustainability Limit Of Working Fluids In A Low heat Regenerative Organic Rankine
Cycle At Varying Evaporator Heat Input. ISTANBUL International Modern Scienti/ic Research
Congress -IIIMay 06-08, 2022 | Istanbul, Turkey.
3. Ndukwu M.C, A.O.Igbozulike1, N.R Nwakuba, C.Dirioha, G. Inekwe and A. E. Otaru
(2017)Impact of postharvest processes on the functional and physical properties of Brachystegia
eurycoma: a review. Proceedings of 18th International Conference and 38th Annual General
Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) Umudike, 2017. 38 ( 2017 )
108-113
4. Ihediwa, Victor E. and Ndukwu, Macmanus C(2017)Properties, machines and processes for
industrial extractionand refining of palm kernel oil: a brief guide. Proceedings of 18th
International Conference and 38th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of
Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) Umudike, 2017. 38 ( 2017 ) 108-113
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5. Ndukwu M.C, IgbozulikeA.O, Dirioha C. and IhediwaV.E.(2016) Product quality and new thin
layer modelling of drying three varieties of cocoyam slice. Proceeding of the conference on
agricultural mechanization in Nigeria (AGMEN2016), department of agricultural and
bioresources engineering umudike, Umuahia, August – 4th, 2016
6. Onu.O.O; K.J. Simonyan; Ndukwu M.C. (214) A review of post harvest and processing
technologies of ginger (zingiber officinale). Proceedings of the 2014 International Conference
and 35th Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE),
September 2014, Akure, Nigeria
7. Onyenwoke C.A., M.C. Ndukwu, A.U. Ezenta (2013). Review of Household Palm Oil
Processing and Storage in the South Eastern Nigeria . Proceedings of the 13th Nigerian
Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Vol. 34, 2013.paper id.137 pp 482-488
8. Ndukwu M. C. and Nwabuisi Karen (2011). Thin Layer drying kinetics of varieties of cocoyam
corm slice with heated air. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference and 32nd Annual
General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE Ilorin 2011),
October , 2011, Ilorin, Nigeria
9. Ndukwu, M. C., A. S. Ogunlowo, Olukunle, O. J. and Olalusi, A. P. (2011) Analysis of moisture

variation in layers of cocoa bean during Drying. Proceedings of the 11th International
Conference and 32nd Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural
Engineers (NIAE Ilorin 2011), October, 2011, Ilorin, Nigeria
10. Ndukwu M.C, Adama J.C (2012) Selected moisture dependent Physical Properties of common
beans, cowpea and yard-long beans. Proceedings of the 12th Nigerian Institution of Agricultural
Engineers (Wikki spring 2012), 5-9th November, 2012, Bauchi, Nigeria
REFEREES:
1. Prof. I.E. Ahaneku. Dean College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Michael Okpara
University of Agriculture Umudike +2348035726641
2. Prof. O.I. Okoro; Dean Postgraduate School, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Umudike. +2348037751492
3. Dr. L. Bennamoun. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of New Brunswick,
Federencon, Canada.+15069989692
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Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike

College of Engineering and Engineering Technology

NDUKWU, Macmanus Chinenye. B.Eng (Owerri), M.Eng, Ph.D (Akure)

CURRICULUM VITAE OF PROF. NDUKWU M. C., PHD

Name: Ndukwu Macmanus Chinenye

2014 Federal University of Technology, Akure

Professional Qualifications and Membership of Professional Bodies

Certification by professional bodies

Administrative experience in University

Membership of Committees/ bodies in Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike

Research, Teaching Experience and promotions in the University

2007- 2011 Lecturer 11

Duties Lecturing, assessment, development, supervision, and examination of

Adjunct Teaching Engagements in University

Current Grant Held as Principal Investigator

Research Visibility Indexes

ResearchGate data base

Scopus data Base

Web of Science database (Publon)

Peer Review Recognition

Some successful Post Graduate Research supervision in the last 5 years

7 Afam, Chukwujekwu Gabriel Design and construction of a cassava chipping Completed

Research Interest Currently

Some Conference and workshops attended:

3. Onyenwigwe D.I, M. C. Ndukwu, D. O. Igbojionu,E. C. Ugwu, N. R. Nwakuba & J.

23. Ndukwu M.C, M. I. Ibeh, P.Etim , C. U. Augustine , I. E. Ekop, A. Leonard, L.Oriaku, F.

95. Ndukwu M.C (2009); Determination of selected physical properties of Brachystegia

9. Ndukwu, M. C., A. S. Ogunlowo, Olukunle, O. J. and Olalusi, A. P. (2011) Analysis of moisture

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