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CURRICULUM VITAE

SECTION A: GENERAL INFORMATION:

(a) Name: Engr. Dr. Akaolisa Celestine Ezeagu.

(b) Date and Place of Birth: 30th December 1976, Umuona town.

(c) Marital Status: Married

(d). Number and Ages of children: Three in number (7yrs, 5yrs and 3yrs)

(e) Nationality: Nigeria

(f) Permanent Home Address: Akaba Village, Umuona Town, Aguata Local Government

Area, Anambra State

(g) Current Postal Address: Department Of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi

Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. Nigeria.

(h) E-mail address: akaolisings@yahoo.com. /ac.ezeagu@unizik.edu.ng.

(i) Telephone: 08023454175/08038766208

(j) Present Appointment: Senior Lecturer/ Sub-Dean faculty of Engineering.

(k) Date of last Promotion: 1st Oct. 2013.

SECTION B: QUALIFICATIONS.

(a) Academic Qualifications :

(i) Degrees (with dates and granting bodies)

1. B.Eng. Civil Engineering (21) Second Class Honour (Upper Division), 2001, University of

Benin.

2. M.Eng. Civil (Structures), 2004. University of Benin.

3. Ph.D (Structural Engineering), 2008. University of Benin

(b) Teaching and Professional Experience.

(i) Employment Experience:

1. National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), University of Benin Edo state, from Jan 2002 to Jan

2003.

2. Lecturer II, Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Igbinedion University

Okada, Edo State, from October 2005 to November, 2006.

3. Lecturer II, Civil Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Benin

City Edo State from November, 2006 to September 2010.

4. Lecturer I, Department Of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe

University, Awka, Anambra State, from September 2010 to september 2013.

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5. Senior lecturer, Department Of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe

University, Awka, Anambra State, from 1st October, 2013 to date.

(ii) Professional Experience:

1. Member Nigeria Society of Engineers MNSE (20676).

2. Member Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers. MNI.Struct.E. (SE0621).

3. Reg. Engr. COREN ( R18108).

4. Member International Research and Development Institute Research and Development

Network Uyo

(c) Conferences Attended.

(i) Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers’ Annual Conference /AGM. 6th – 7

th Nov. 2007

Airport Hotel Lagos. Paper read: “ Establishment of the basic definition of long span ”

(ii) Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers’ Annual Conference /AGM. 6th – 7

th Nov, 2008

Wellington Hotel Warri. No Paper was read.

(iii) Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers Annual Conference /AGM. October, 2009 Rock view

Hotels Abuja. Paper read: “Modelled deflection tests on monochord and double chord

timber roof trusses with different connections.”

(iv) Nigerian Young Academy Ist General Assembly/ Conference Federal University of

Technology Owerri, May, 2011. Paper read: “ Acoustic Analysis of Commercially

available timber species in Nigeria”

(v) National Conference on Infrastructural Development and Maintenance in the Nigerian

Environment. Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra

State, August 27- 28, 2012.

(vi) Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers’ Annual Conference /AGM. 6th – 7

th Nov.

2013.Benincity. No Paper read.

(d) Publications:

(e) Materials already published with publishers and dates:

Books

Ezeagu C.A and Nwokoye D.N, (2008),“Design In Structural Timber”. Published by MUFTI Books,

Nigeria, and ISBN: 978-2692-25-5. 1st Edition.

Ezeagu C.A and Nwokoye D.N, (2009),“Theory of Structures and Structural Mechanics”. Published

and printed by Winsight resources, Benin City. ISBN: 978-978-904-240-1. Ist Edition.

Journal Article

Ezeagu, C. A, Udebunu, J.N and Obiorah S. M.O, (2015) '' Destructive and Non-Destructive

Assessment of Collapsed Structures in Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria'' American Scientific

Research Journal for Engineering, Technology, and Sciences (ASRJETS) ISSN (Print) 2313

-4410, ISSN (Online) 2313-4402© Global Society of Scientific Research and Researchers

http://asrjetsjournal.org/ Vol. 12 No 1. May. Pg170-187.

Chidolue, C. A; Amadou, A and Ezeagu, C. A,(2015) ’'Torsional-Distortional Performance

of Multi-CellTrapezoidal Box Girder with All Inclined Web Members'' Int. Journal of

Engineering Research and Application www.ijera.comISSN : 2248-9622,Vol. 5, Issue 2,

(Part -1)February 2015, pp.45-51www.ijera.com Pg 45-51.

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Okonkwo V.O.,Aginam C.H. and Ezeagu C. A.(2014) ''Formulation of The Internal Stress Equations

Of Pinned Portal Frames Putting Axial Deformation into Consideration'' European Scientific Journal

Aug. edition vol.10, No24 ISSN:1857-7881(Print)e-ISSN 1857-7431.pg 230-240.

Adinna, B.O., Ezeagu,C.A., and Umenwaliri, S.N.(2014), “Destructive Effect of Alkali Solution of

Sodium Hydroxide(caustic soda) to concrete.” International Journal of Enterpreneurial

Development,Education and Research vol 2. no.1 july edition

Ezeagu, C.A., Ezenwamma, A.A., Aginam,C.H., and Sambo, A.H.(2013), “ Monitoring and

Reliability study on Structural Elements at Onne, Port Extention using Non destructive Method''. International journal of Engineering And Applied Science. Issue 1,vol.9. ISSN.1119-8109

Aginam C.H., Chidolue C.A. and Ezeagu C. A.(2012) “Application of Direct Variational Method in

the Analysis of Isotropic Thin Rectangular Plates” ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied

Sciences, Vol. 7, No. 9.,Sept. www.arpnjournals.com ISSN 1819-6608.Pp1128-1138).

Ezeagu C.A., Umenwaliri S.N., Aginam C.H and Joseph C.A.(2012) “Comparative Overview of

Timber and Steel Roof Truss Systems”. Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences 1(3)

Emerging Academy Resources (ISSN:2276-8467) www.emergingresources.org Pp177-183

Ezeagu C.A, Umenwaliri S.N and Aginam C.H. (2011) “Analytical and Experimental Comparsion of

Deflection in Double Chord Truss System” Journal of Emerging trends in Engineering and Applied

Science.Vol.2,No.4, August. Pp587 – 593. ISSN 2141- 7016

http://jeteas.scholarlinkreseach.org/listofissues.php

Ezeagu C.A. and Offor N.I. (2011) “Effect of Shape configuration on the Deflection of Timber

Trusses” Journal of Emerging trends in Engineering and Applied Science. Vol.2, No.3, June. Pp414-

418.ISSN 2141- 7016. http://jeteas.scholarlinkreseach.org/listofissues.php

Nwokoye D.N and Ezeagu C.A. (2009) “Modelled Underground Water Reservoir and Overhead

Water Tank Design And Maintenance” Global Journal Of Engineering & Technology India, Vol.2,

No.1, March, pp 87-92.

Ezeagu C.A (2009). “Comparison and Grading of Nails used in Timber Construction in Nigeria”.

Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol.8, No.2, ISSN: 1569-9649. pp 105-112.

Ezeagu C.A and Eze A.B.K. (2009) “Comparative Cost Analysis of Timber and Steel Roof Trusses”.

Journal of Management and Enterprise Development, Vol. 6, No.1, pp 30-38. ISSN 1117-1677.

Ezeagu C.A (2009), “Adopting Modular Construction as a Sustainable Conventional Construction

method”. Journal of the Nigerian Institution of Production Engineers, Vol. 9, No.1, pp 200-

207.ISSN1117-5893.

Nwabueze N.E. and Ezeagu C.A. (2008) “ Structural Compliance Test on Existing offshore concrete

jetties in Niger Delta ” Journal of Civil and Environmental System Engineering Vol. 9, No. 2 pp 63-

78.

Nwabueze N.E. and Ezeagu C.A. (2008) “ Modelled Design, Analysis and Maintenance of concrete

jetties.” Journal of Civil and Environmental System Engineering, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp 66-78.

Nwabueze N.E. and Ezeagu C.A. (2007) “ Maintenace Policy on Existing Offshore concrete Jetties in

Niger delta” Journal of Civil and Environmental System Engineering, Vol. 8, No. 2, pp 114-120.

Conference Papers .

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Ezeagu,C.A., Adinna B.O., and Nnammani,C.,(2012) “Investigation on the Hydraulic Effects and

Strength of Mortar- A study of different Cement Brands.” A paper presented at National Conference

on Infrastructural Development and Maintaince in the Nigerian Environment at Nnamdi Azikiwe

University, Awka

Ezeagu C.A and Okolie C.M.(2011) “Acoustic Analysis of Commercially Available Timber species in

Nigeria”. A paper presented at the Nigerian Young Academy first General assembly/conference at

Federal University of Technology, Owerri.

Ezeagu C.A. (2009) “Modelled Deflection Tests On Monochord And Double Chord Timber Roof

Trusses With Different Connections.” A paper presented at Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineering

Annual conference at rock view Hotels Abuja.

Ezeagu C.A and Maduaka I.C (2009) “Sustainable Foundation on a Problematic Soil.(A case

study of Obotebe & Ajabene communities both in Delta state.” A paper presented at Nigerian

Institution of Civil Engineering Annual conference at rock view Hotels Abuja.

Ezeagu C.A.(2007) “Probabilistic Risk Analysis and Checks of Incessant Collapse of

Structures in Nigeria”. A paper presented at the Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers

Annual conference at Airport Hotels Ikeja Lagos. Oct. pp 39-47.

.Ezeagu C.A and Nwokoye D.N.(2005) “Design and Construction of Double Chord roof trusses in

timber” (As an alternative for steel Roof trusses, research models presented at the National University

Commission (NUC) research and trade fair exhibition Eagle square Abuja.

Technical Papers:

Ezeagu C.A. (2008) “Design and Construction of a Two-Storey Block of Flats” a Post Graduate

Experience Report in Civil Engineering Practice from 2001-2008, A Technical Report Submitted to

Nigerian Society of Engineers in Partial fulfillment for election into Corporate Membership of the

Society and Submitted also to COREN for Registration.

Thesis Submitted

Ezeagu C.A; (2008) “Analysis and Design of timber box beams using Vlasov’s theory”. A Ph.D

thesis, written in Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin and submitted to School of

postgraduate studies, University of Benin, August.

Ezeagu C.A; (2005) “Use of Nigerian Timber in Construction”. An M.Eng. Thesis written in the

Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Edo state, February.

Ezeagu C.A; (2000) “Design of Underground Water Tank and Over Head Water Reservoir for

University of Benin Community”. A B.Eng.Dissertation written in the Department of Civil

Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin, Edo state, February.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES:

1. Team Member Igbinedion University Okada Research group for NUC Research and Trade

Fair Exhibition on Dec. 2005 at Eagle Square Abuja. Article presented was titled “Double

chord and monochord trusses systems in timber”.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

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1. Consultant Structural Engineer to Gramen/Chevron On shore platform and Meji On shore

platform.

2. Consultant Engineer to UNDP on the 7th FGN-UNDP Country Programme, Awka.

COMMUNITY SERVICE/ UNIVERSITY SERVICE

1. Acting Secretary, Umuona Progressive Union (UPU) Aguata Local Government

Area, Anambra State. 2006-2007.

2. Member Knight of St. Mulumba Nigeria (KSM). 2009 to date

3. Member Nze na Ozo traditional title holder of Umuona town. (Nze Ezeoma) 2009 to

date.

4. Collation Officer, Federal Constituency election for Independent National Electoral

Commission in 2011 for Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal constituency.

5. Returning Officer for Faculty of Engineering Student Union Election of Nnamdi

Azikiwe University, Awka. 2012/2013,2013/2014 and 2013/2014 session.

6. Secretary Association of Professional bodies of Nigeria (APBN), Anambra State

chapter. 2012 to date.

RESPONSIBILITIES/POSITIONS HELD:

1. Taught: Strength of Materials, Structural Mechanics, Design of Structures, Prestresed Concrete

structures and Advanced Structural Mechanic at undergraduate level at Igbinedion University,

Okada, 2005 to2006 on full time basis and 2007 to date as associate Senior Lecture.

2. Taught: Strength of Materials, Structural Mechanics, Design of Structures, Prestressed Concrete

structures and Advanced Structural Mechanic at undergraduate level and postgraduate level at

University of Benin 2006 to 2010.

3. Course Adviser, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Edo State. 2006 to

2010.

4. Course Adviser, Department of Civil Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

Anambra State. 2010 to 2014.

5. Postgraduate Co-ordinator, Department of Civil Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,

Awka. Anambra State. 2010/2011, 2011/2012/ to 2013 sessions.

6. Secretary departmental postgraduate board for 2012/2013, 2013/2014, 2014/2015 session.

7. Teaching and supervising undergraduate students and postgraduate students at department of

Civil Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.

8. Sub Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. 2014 to date.

Awards Received. :

1. National Association of Anambra State Students University of Benin.

2. CYON Catholic Youth Organsition of Nigeria.

3. Presidential Service Award for given myself in service of Humainity to the Faculty great

students NUESA Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association Unizik.

4. Meritorious Diamond Award for National Development in recognition of your contirbution to

the socio economic develpoment of Nigeria through engineering by Corporate and Media Africa

Communications LTD.

5. Pillar of the Nation Building Award to Distinguish Academic presented by Strategic Institute

for Natural Resources and Human Development.

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6. West Africa Quintessential Meritorious Award by Ehi Gong Media Communications and

Maracas International News magazine Ghana.

7. Nigeria Merit Gold Award for transparency and Accountability by TEEM Magazine

(e) Area of Research Interest:

Use of local raw material in structural modeling using analytical and experimental approach.

Signed.

Engr. Dr. C. A. Ezeagu.

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