Dr. Obinna Chigoziem Akakuru
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Dr. Obinna Chigoziem Akakuru

Lecturer
Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Physical Science
100%
Hydrogeology
62%
Environmental Earth Sciences
90%
Hydrogeochemistry
75%
Engineering Geology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Eyankware, M.O., O.C. Akakuru, R.O.E. Ulakpa and O.E. Eyankware, 2021. Sustainable management and characterization of groundwater resource in coastal aquifer of niger delta basin Nigeria. Sustainable Water Resour. Manage., Vol. 7. 10.1007/s40899-021-00537-5.
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  2. Akakuru, O.C., B.E. Akudinobi, H.O. Nwankwoala, O.U. Akakuru and S.O. Onyekuru, 2021. Compendious evaluation of groundwater in parts of asaba, Nigeria for agricultural sustainability. Geosci. J., Vol. 2021. 10.1007/s12303-021-0010-x.
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  3. Akakuru, O.C., B. Akudinobi, A.I. Opara, S.O. Onyekuru and O.U. Akakuru, 2021. Hydrogeochemical facies and pollution status of groundwater resources of owerri and environs, southeastern Nigeria. Environ. Monit. Assess., Vol. 193. 10.1007/s10661-021-09364-9.
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  4. Eyankware, M.O., P.N. Obasi, O.O. Omo-Irabor and O.C. Akakuru, 2020. Hydrochemical characterization of abandoned quarry and mine water for domestic and irrigation uses in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria. Model. Earth Syst. Environ., 6: 2465-2485.
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  5. Akakuru, O.U., H. Louis, R. Uwaoma, E.E. Elemike and O.C. Akakuru, 2019. Novel highly-swellable and pH-responsive slow release formulations of clotrimazole with chitosan-g-PEG/starch microparticles. React. Funct. Polym., 135: 32-43.
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  6. Akakuru, O.U., H. Louis, O.C. Akakuru and E.A. Eno, 2019. Facile fabrication of pH-responsive and swellable slow release microparticles of chlorpheniramine maleate with chitosan-starch matrices and their crosslinks. Int. J. Polym. Mater. Polym. Biomater., 10.1080/00914037.2018.1563084.
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  7. Akudinobi, B.E.B., P.N. Obasi and O.C. Akakuru, 2018. Assessment of recharge and discharge areas in Abakiliki and environs using hydrologic parameters in shallow wells. Asian J. Environ. Ecol., 6: 1-9.
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  8. Akakuru, O.U., H. Louis, P.I. Amos, O.C. Akakuru and E.I. Nosike, 2018. The chemistry of chitin and chitosan justifying their nanomedical utilities. Biochem. Pharmacol., Vol. 7. 10.4172/2167-0501.1000241.
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  9. Akakuru, O.C. and B.E.B. Akudinobi, 2018. Qualitative characterization of groundwater sources around Nigeria national petroleum cooperation oil depot Aba, using multiple linear regressions modelling. Int. J. Adv. Geosci., 6: 57-64.
  10. Akakuru, O.C. and B.E.B. Akudinobi, 2018. Determination of water quality index and irrigation suitability of groundwater sources in parts of coastal aquifers of Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria. Int. J. Applied Natural Sci., 7: 1-6.
  11. Eyankware, M.O., B.E.B. Akudinobi and O.C. Akakuru, 2017. Quality assessment and hydrochemical characteristics of groundwater in Ughelli and its adjoining area for irrigation purpose, Niger delta region. Nigeria, 3: 109-119.
  12. Akakuru, O.C., B.E.B. Akudinobi and A.O. Usman, 2017. Organic and heavy metal assessment of groundwater sources around Nigeria National Petroleum Cooperation oil depot Aba, South-Eastern Nigeria. J. Natural Sci. Res., 7: 48-58.
  13. Akakuru, O., B. Akudinobi, P. Okoroafor and E. Maduka, 2017. Application of geographic information system in the hydrochemical evaluation of groundwater in parts of Eastern Niger Delta Nigeria. Am. J. Environ. Policy Manage., 3: 39-45.
  14. Eyankware, M.O., P.N. Obasi and O.C. Akakuru, 2016. Use of hydrochemical approach in evaluation of water quality around the vicinity of Mkpuma Ekwaoku Mining District, Ebonyi State, SE Nigeria for irrigation purposes. Indian J. Sci., 23: 881-895.
  15. Usman, A.O., J.I. Omada, A.O. Omali and O.C. Akakuru, 2015. Evaluation of the aquifer characteristics of Nteje and environs, Anambra basin, South Eastern, Nigeria. J. Nat. Sci. Res., 5: 99-114.
  16. Eyankwere, M.O., P.N. Nnabo, V.S. Nnajieze and O.C. Akakuru, 2015. Quality assessment of physicochemical attributes of groundwater and treated water in selected parts of Enugu, Nigeria. Afr. J. Geo-Sci. Res., 3: 20-24.
  17. Eyankware, M.O., D.O. Ufomata, E.C. Solomon and O.C. Akakuru, 2015. Physicochemical and bacteriological assessment of groundwater quality in Ughelli and its Environs, Delta State Nigeria. Int. J. Innov. Sci. Res., 14: 236-243.
  18. Aniwetalu, E.U. and O. Akakuru, 2015. Granomeric analysis of Mamu formation and Enugu shale around Ozalla and its environs; evidence from field study. IOSR J. Applied Geol. Geophys., 3: 19-26.
  19. Akakuru, O.C., B.E.B. Akudinobi and E.U. Aniwetalu, 2015. Qualitative evaluation and hydrogeochemical attributes of groundwater in Owerri Capital territory, Southeastern Nigeria. IOSR J. Applied Geol. Geophys., 3: 12-18.
  20. Akakuru, O.C., E.C. Maduka and O.U. Akakuru, 2013. Hydro geochemical characterization of surface water sources in Owerri Capital Territory, Southeastern Nigeria. IOSR J. Applied Geol. Geophys., 1: 32-38.
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  21. Ukah, F.O., O.C. Akakuru and C. Okafor, 2012. Good governance, democratic values and transformative leadership: The imperative for rural and community development. Int. J. Political Sci. Admin., 4: 12-18.
  22. Akakuru, O.C., 2011. Science and technology: A sine qua non for national development. Alvana J. Soc. Sci., 5: 110-114.