Dr. Christian Emeka Okafor
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Dr. Christian Emeka Okafor

Lecturer
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Engineering Design and Manufacturing from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Engineering
100%
Design Optimization
62%
Civil Engineering
90%
Manufacturing
75%
Mechatronics
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Okafor, C.E., A.A. Atikpakpa and E.K. Irikefe, 2017. Maintainability evaluation of steam and gas turbine components in a thermal power station. Am. J. Mech. Ind. Eng., 2: 72-80.
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  2. Okafor, C.E. and H.C. Godwin, 2017. Evaluation of compressive and energy adsorption characteristics of plantain fiber reinforced composites. World J. Eng. Phys. Sci., 2: 36-48.
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  3. Obinna, N.N., C.O. Ugochukwu, E.O. Christian and P.O. Imhade, 2017. Evaluation of chatter vibration frequency in CNC turning of 4340 alloy steel material. Int. J. Sci. Eng. Res., 8: 487-495.
  4. Ihueze, C.C., O.O. Otuu, E.C. Oriaku, A.I. Gbasouzor and C.E. Okafor, 2017. Development of a compression test rig for evaluation of mechanical properties related to design for containerization and transportation of fruits. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 6: 56-59.
  5. Ihueze, C.C., O.J. Obiafudo and C.E. Okafor, 2017. Biofibers in polymer matrixes: An application for auto body fender. Int. J. Plastics Technol., 21: 171-193.
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  6. Ihueze, C.C., C.E. Okafor and E.S. Onyemaechi, 2017. Finite elements approaches in the solution of field functions in multidimensional space: A case of boundary value problems. J. Miner. Mater. Characterization Eng., 9: 929-959.
  7. Ihueze, C.C., C.C. Okpala, C.E. Okafor and P.O. Ogbobe, 2017. Robust design and optimization of production wastes: An application for industries. World Acad. Sci. Eng. Technol., 76: 897-904.
  8. Ihueze, C.C., C.C. Obiuto, C.E. Okafor and C.C. Okpala, 2017. Orthogonal array application and response surface method approach for optimal product values: An application for oil blending process. World Acad. Sci. Eng. Technol., 76: 847-852.
  9. Onwukwe, M., E.C. Oriaku and C.E. Okafor, 2016. Performance evaluation and optimization of single barrel cassava grating machine on selected fresh and stored cassava species. IOSR J. Mech. Civil Eng., 13: 31-38.
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  10. Okafor, C.E., E.M. Emumwen, S.O. Enibe and A.O. Onokwai, 2016. Computer aided static analysis of frame and theoretical heat conduction model for soya milk batch pasteurizer. Scholars J. Eng. Technol., 4: 560-569.
  11. Okafor, C.E., A.D. Tagbo, O.J. Obiafudo and E.C. Nwadike, 2016. Material selection and fluid flow analysis of parallel flow heat exchanger. Arch. Curr. Res. Int., 6: 1-14.
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  12. Okafor, C.E. and A.A. Atikpakpa, 2016. Availability assessment of steam and gas turbine units of a thermal power station using markovian approach. Arch. Curr. Res. Int., 6: 1-17.
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  13. Ihueze, C.C., O.J. Obiafudo and C.E. Okafor, 2016. Characterization of plantain fiber reinforced high density polyethylene composite for application in design of auto body fenders. J. Innov. Res. Eng. Sci., 4: 573-587.
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  14. Ihueze, C.C., M.K. Achike and C.E. Okafor, 2016. Optimal performance characteristics and reinforcement combinations of coconut fibre reinforced high density polyethylene (HDPE) polymer matrixes. J. Sci. Res. Rep., 9: 1-10.
  15. Ihueze, C.C., M.K. Achike and C.E. Okafor, 2016. Modelling and optimization of performance characteristics of coconut fibre particles reinforced high density polyethylene. J. Basic Applied Res. Int., 17: 32-48.
  16. Atikpakpa, A.A., C.E. Okafor and O.C. Ugo, 2016. Failure and reliability evaluation of turbines used in Nigerian thermal plant. J. Sci. Technol. Environ. Inform., 4: 280-292.
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  17. Ihueze, C.C., C.E. Okafor and C.I. Okoye, 2015. Natural fiber composite design and characterization for limit stress prediction in multiaxial stress state. J. King Saud Univ. Eng. Sci., 27: 193-206.
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  18. Ihueze, C.C., C.C. Okpala, C.E. Okafor and U.C. Okonkwo, 2015. Harnessing Science, Technology and Innovations (STI) for sustainable industrial and economic development. Int. J. Eng. Manage. Res., 5: 379-388.
  19. Ihueze, C.C. and E.C. Okafor, 2014. Response surface optimization of the impact strength of plantain fiber reinforced polyester for application in auto body works. J. Innov. Res. Eng. Sci., 4: 505-520.
  20. Ihueze, C.C. and C.E. Okafor, 2014. Optimal design for flexural strength of plantain fibers reinforced polyester matrix. J. Innov. Res. Eng. Sci., 4: 520-537.
  21. Okafor, E.C., C.C. Ihueze and S.C. Nwigbo, 2013. Optimization of hardness strengths response of Plantain Fibers Reinforced Polyester Matrix Composites (PFRP) applying Taguchi robust design. Int. J. Eng., 26: 1-11.
  22. Ihueze, C.C., C.E. Okafor and P.O. Ogbobe, 2013. Finite design for critical stresses of compressed biomaterials under transportation. Int. Assoc. Eng., 3: 1749-1754.
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  23. Ihueze, C.C., E.C. Okafor and A.J. Ujam, 2012. Optimization of tensile strengths response of Plantain Fibres Reinforced Polyester Composites (PFRP) applying Taguchi robust design. Innov. Syst. Design Eng., 3: 64-76.
  24. Godwin, H.C. and C.E. Okafor, 2012. Modified trend and seasonal time series analysis for operations: A case study of soft drink production. Int. J. Eng. Res. Afr., 7: 63-72.
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  25. Okafor, E.C., 2011. The role of vocational and technical education in manpower development and job creation in Nigeria. J. Res. Dev., 2: 152-159.
  26. Ihueze, C.C. and E.C. Okafor, 2011. Limiting Stresses and elastic properties of biological material under axial and radial compression as related to their handling and containerization. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 7: 5-10.
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  27. Ihueze, C.C. and E.C. Okafor, 2010. Multivariate time series analysis for optimum production forecast: A case study of 7up soft drink company in Nigeria. Afr. Res. Rev.: Int. Multi-Disciplinary J., 4: 120-134.
  28. Chukwulozie, O.P. and C.E. Okafor, 2010. Optimal production mix for bread industries: A case study of selected bakery industries in Eastern Nigeria. J. Eng. Applied Sci., 5: 403-412.