Research funding and grants
The department should provide evidence of research funding by the university and the quantum of research grants won by the department.
RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY SUPPORT OF STAFF ON STUDY LEAVE WITH FULL PAY
As part of funding for staff development the University Administration approves study leave with full pay within the research period.
- Engr. EGBEBIKE, Justin Nsobundu
Programme: PhD in Structural Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka
Period:10th March 2021 – 9th March 2024
Programme: PhD in Water and Sanitation, Loughborough University, United Kingdom
Period:1st October 2015 – 31st December 2018
Programme: PhD in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka
Period:12th October 2015 – 11th October 2018
- OMUNGUYE, IlaibibakamWabiye
Programme: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada
Period:1st March 2017 – 1st March 2021
- Engr. AMADI, George Ichebadu
Programme: PhD in Civil Engineering Materials, University of Cape Town South Africa
Period:25th September 2018 – 24th September 2022
TETFUND
As part of efforts by Rivers State University Administration in collaboration with TETFUND some of our Staff members have benefited funding for their PhD programmes, sponsorship of conferences and research grants:
- a) PhD Programme sponsorship
- Engr. AMADI, George Ichebadu
Programme: PhD in Civil Engineering Materials, University of Cape Town South Africa
Period:25th September 2018 – 24th September 2022
- OMUNGUYE, IlaibibakamWabiye
Programme: PhD in Geotechnical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Canada
Period:1st March 2017 – 1st March 2021
- b) Sponsorship of Conferences
- Engr.IGWE, EnwusoAleruchi
Conference Theme: National Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting – 2017
Conference code: NSE02096
Amount received – #208,000
Conference Theme: 28thCOREN ASSEMBLY
Date: 19th – 21st August, 2019
Amount received: #193,000
- c) Research Grants
- Engr. JAJA, Godfrey Waribo Tom
Title of Research: Specifications and Modifications of Self-compacting Concrete
Period: Combined for 2011/2012 and 2014/2016
Amount approved: #1,491,420
First tranche payment: #894,852
Title of Research: Modeling the Effect of Bio-char on Volatile Petroleum Hydrocarbon Biodegradation and Estimation from Soil
Period: Combined for 2011/2012 and 2014/2016
Amount approved: #1,290,000
First tranche payment: #774,000
- Engr. AMADI, Ichebadu George
Title of Research: Assessment and Characterization of Improved Laterite Rock Concrete Performance using Metakaolin as Void Filler
Period: Combined for 2011/2012 and 2014/2016
Amount approved: #1,699,000
First tranche payment: #1,019,400
NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC)
As part of efforts by Rivers State University Administration in collaboration with NDDC some of our Staff members have benefited funding for their research programmes:
Session: 2012/2013
Programme: PhD Civil Engineering, Coventry University, United Kingdom
Tuition Fee, Living allowance and accommodation – $30,000
Research Product of Staff/Student
Research and Collaboration.
Civil Engineering Department collaborated with Cambridge University, United Kingdom to provide laboratory tests including sampling and analysis of Niger Delta Soils for PhD programme in Highway Engineering between 2013 – 2015 for:
Name: Engr. Dr (Mrs) Funmi Alayaki.
Collaboration with Private Firms (Industries)
Collaboration between Alcon Nigeria Limited and the Department of Civil Engineering, Rivers State University for provision of Civil Engineering Laboratory Test Services for: The Assa North-Ohaji South Project Site Preparation and Industrial Area Infrastructure for Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria.
Linkages and Collaborations
The department should provide a documented institutional research policy guiding the conduct of research in postgraduate programmes. There should be a committee in place to manage the institutional research activities to ensure compliance in the implementation of the research. The department should provide a list of names and ranks of the research implementation committee.
The implementation of research policy guiding the conduct of research and development in postgraduate programmes is domiciled at the Faculty Level and managed by the Research and Development Committee constituting members from nearly all Departments in the Faculty as follows:
Engr. Prof F. T. Admiluyi – Chairman (Dept. of Chem/Pet. Engineering)
Engr. Prof K. K. Dagde – Member (Head – Department of Chem/Pet. Engineering)
Engr. Prof. S. O. Nkakini – Member (Head – Department of Agric/Environ. Engineering)
Engr. Dr. F. E. Ezeilo – Faculty PG Coordinator (Department of Civil Engineering)
Engr. Dr. S. Orike – Member (Head of Department – Computer Engineering)
Engr. Dr. B. Nkoi – Member (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Engr. Dr. I. Ologhadien – Member (Department of Civil Engineering)
Engr. J. D. Enoch – Faculty I.T Manager (Department of Computer Engineering)
Mrs Ogbamgba – Faculty Officer and Secretary of the Committee
Research Output
The department should provide titles of publications made in reputable local and international journals by the academic staff of the programme in the last three years.
Research Output – Selected List of Publications
Ekwulo E. O. and Igwe E. A (2017): Developing A Prediction Model for Tensile Elastic Modulus of Steel Fiber – Cement Stabilized Laterite Used as Pavement Material. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES), 5(8): 40-44.
Igwe, E. A. and Nyebuchi, D. A. (2017). Thermal Effects on Elastic and Rigidity Modulus of Flexible
Pavement Wearing Course, “International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic
Systems, Vol. 3, Issue 2, pp. 1 – 7.
Eluozo, S. N. & Oba, K. M. (2017), Predicting Achromobacter Transport Pressured by Deposition of Carbon in Heterogeneous Sand Gravel Formation, Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt. International Journal of Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology, 2 (5), 51-60.
Ezeilo, F.E. and EluozoS. N. (2017a). “Modelling and Simulation of Partial Deposition of
Ionic Content in Silty Clay at Igwuruta Area of Rivers State, Nigeria”. Engineering Science Vol.2 No.2 pp.37-44.
Igwe, E. A and Amadi-Oparaeli, K. I. (2017). A proof of Moisture Damage on Fatigue Life of Flexible Pavement Submerged in Water: A Practical Case for a Medium Volume Road, Vol. 4, Issue 9, pp. 210 – 216.
Ekwulo E. O. and Igwe E. A(2017): Predicting the Workability of Fresh Concrete Using Simple Pull-out Test. International Journal of Research in Engineering and Science (IJRES), 5(5):21-25.
Eluozo, S. N. & Oba, K. M. (2017), Porosity and Tuotorsity Effect on Flow Pressure in Lacustrine Deposition Applying Predictive Models. MOJ Civil Engineering, 2 (6), 16.
Ekwulo E. O. and Eme D. B. (2017): Flexural Strength and Water Absorption of Concrete made from Uniform Size and Graded Coarse Aggregates. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), 6(10):172-177.
Ekwulo E. O. and Eme D. B. (2017): Effect of Aggregate Gradation on Compressive Strength and Elastic Modulus of Cement Treated Aggregate Base Material for Highway Pavement” IOSR Journal of Engineering (IOSRJEN), 07(10): 79-89.
Ezeilo F. E. and Eluozo S. N. (2017b). “Predicting Camylobacter transport influenced by Permeability and Void ratio in Partial Heterogeneous Sand Gravel formation, Sapelle Delta State of Nigeria”. Engineering Science. Vol.2 No.2, pp.30-36.
Igwe, E. A. and Amadi-Oparaeli K.I. (2018). Reducing Asphalt Pavement Swell and Loss in Stability due to Submergence using Polystyrene as Hydro-Carbon Additive: Study on Nigerian Roads in the Niger Delta Region “American Journal of Engineering Research”, Vol. 7, Issue 3, pp. 30 – 35.
Ezeilo, F. E. and Godfrey W. T. Jaja (2018a) Spatial Variation of Water Quality in Ecosystem
of Amadi Creek. The Academia: The international journal of Research and Development.Vol.5 No.1 pp 6-16
ItolimaOloghadien (2018), Hydrological Data Transposition by Ratio Approach for flood and rainfall frequency analyses for ungaugedcatchments, Inter. J. of Hydrology, Vol. 34, pp. 45 – 56.
Ukpaka, C. andAkpila, S. B. (2018). Predictive models on Concentration of pH, chloride, Sulphate and Hardness within Water Bearing Aquifer in Rivers state, Nigeria. International
Journal of Trends in Research and Development, 5(3), 118-132.
Eme D. B and Ekwulo E. O. (2018):Effect of Crushed Glass as Coarse Aggregate for
Concrete Pavement. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), 7(1): 336-345.
ItolimaOloghadien (2018), Impact of Climate Change on the Development of Infrastructure, NBRRI,
Vol. 3, pp. 61 – 71.
Ezeilo, F. E. and Godfrey W. T. Jaja (2018b): Seasonal Variation of some Physic-Chemical
and Microbiological Parameters in Orashi River. The Academia: The international journal of Research and Development.Vol.5No.1.pp 57-71.
Oba, K. M., (2018), Cost, Time, And Quality factors: A case Study of The Rivers Monorail
Construction Project. IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, 15 (1), 12-17.
Arimieari, L.W. and Ademiluyi, J.O. (2018). Sludge Filtration Resistance Model Based on
Electrical Resistance Analogy. Journal of Environmental Protection, vol. 9, 1-12. https://doi.org/10.4236/jep.2018.91001
Arimieari, L.W. and Ademiluyi, J.O. (2018). Modeling the Relationship between Sludge Filtration Resistance and Capillary Suction Time. Journal of Environmental Protection, vol. 9, pp.91-99. https://doi.org/10.4236/jep.2018.92007.
8.4.3 Publications as at 2019
Akpila, S. B. and Jaja, G.T. W (2019). Reliability of Soils and Ground Improvement Techniques on Peaty Clay Soil- a Review. International Journal of Trends in Scientific Research and Development, 3(3), 682-687
Igwe, E. A.(2019). Response of Material Properties of Flexible Pavements to Moisture Resulting from Poor Drainage Conditions: Case of Niger Delta Region of Nigeria; International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering (IJCRCE) Volume 5, Issue 4, Pp. 13-22, ISSN 2454-8693, (Online) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-8693.0504003, www.arcjournals.org
Youdeowei, P.O. and Nwankwoala, H.O. and Desai, D.D. (2019). Dam Structures and Types in Nigeria: Sustainability and Effectiveness. Water Conservation and Management, 3(1):20-26.
Igwe, E. A. and Fun-Akpo, P. K. (2019). Evaluation of Modulus of Elasticity of Candle Wax Modified HMA Concretes using Hondros Model from Indirect Tensile Test; International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering (IJCRCE) Volume 6, Issue 1, Pp. 37-43, ISSN 2454-8693, (Online) DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.20431/2454-8693.0601004, www.arcjournals.org
Oba, K. M., Ugwu, O. O., & Okafor, F. O. (2019). Development of Scheffe’s Model to Predict the Compressive Strength of Concrete using SDA as Partial Replacement for Fine Aggregate. International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering, 8 (8), 2512-2521.
Amadi-Oparaeli, K. I.,Miefama, O. and Igwe, E. A (2020)Contributions of Periwinkle Shell Ash on Stability and Elastic Properties of Modified Asphalt Concrete for High Trafficked Road, International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 1-10.: ISSN No. 2454-8693.
Youdeowei, P.O and Nwankwoala, H.O. (2019). A Simplified Model Study for Geo-Environmental Assessment at an Oilfield Location in Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental Sciences, 8(1):01-06.
Akpila, S. B.and Jaja, G.T. W(2019). Time Dependent Settlement Response Model of Tested Piles in the Coastal Region of Nigeria. International Journal of Trends in Scientific Research and Development, 3(3),1343 -134.
Oba, K. M. (2019), A Mathematical Model to Predict the Tensile Strength of Asphalt Concrete using Quarry Dust Filler. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 10 (2), 1491-1498.
Fidelis A. Abija ,Nse U. Essien , T. K. S. Abam& Abimbola I. Ifedotun (2019) Assessment of Aquifer Hydraulic Properties, Groundwater Potential and Vulnerability Integrating Geoelectric Methods with SRTM-DEM And LANDSAT-7 ETM Lineament Analysis in Parts of Cross River State, Nigeria. London Journal of Research in Science: Natural and Formal, Volume 19 | Issue 7, 35-51.
Oba, K. M.,Ugwu, O. O., & Okafor, F. O. (2019), Development of a Model to Predict the Flexural Strength of Concrete using SDA as Partial Replacement for Fine Aggregate. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 10 (5), 1216-1224.
Npinwa, B.G., Nwankwoala, H.O. and Youdeowei, P.O. (2019). Erodibility Potential of a Sand Dredging Site in Rivers State, Nigeria. Current Trends in Civil and Structural Engineering, 1(5): 1-4.
Youdeowei, P.O and Rowland-Lato, E.O. (2019). Geotechnical Investigation of a Collapsed Building
Site in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol. 8. Issue 04,125-136.
Arimieari, L.W. and Jaja, G.W.T. (2019). Land Use Pattern Correlated with Surface Water
Pollution in Rivers State, Nigeria. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), v ol.8, no.02, 2019, pp.12-18. E-ISSN: 2320-0847 p-ISSN: 2320- 0936.
Arimieari, L.W. and Jaja, G.W.T. (2019). Characteristics and Control of Effluents Generated from Industries in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), vol.8, no.02, pp.07-11. E-ISSN: 2320-0847 p-ISSN: 2320-0936
Publications as at 2020
Youdeowei, P.O., Nwankwoala, H.O. and Ayibanimiworlo, G.T. (2020). Soil Stabilization and Improvement of Marine Clays Using Cement and lime In a Marshland. Engineering Heritage Journal, 4(1): 08-14.
Otto¸C. G. and Akpila, S. B. (2020). Performance analysis of candle wax modified asphalt pavement wearing course submerged in moisture. International Journal of New Technology and Research, 6(11), 15-17.
Akobo, I. Z. S., Akpila, S.B. and Okedeye, B (2020). Optimization of compressive strength of concrete containing rubber chips as coarse aggregate based on Scheffe’s model. International Journal of Civil Engineering, 7(7), 93-110.
Akobo, I. Z. S., Akpila, S. B. and Ugwu, G. O. (2020). Compressive and Flexural Strength of Concrete blended with municipal Solid Waste Ash and Micro- silica Global Scientific Journals, 8(10), 2569-2580.
Loremikan, A.G. Ngah, S.A. Abam, T.K.S.Ubong, I.U (2020) Comparative Analysis of Seasonal Changes in Soil Contaminations from Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons at Solid Waste Dumpsites in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 5, Issue 7, 752-765
Peekate P. Lekiah, 2 Konne J. Lelesi and 3 Abam T.K. Simeon (2020) Transport and
Degradation of Hydrocarbons in a Simulated Crude Oil Contaminated Vadose Zone Due to Nutrient Percolation. Singapore Journal of Scientific Research ISSN 2010-006x DOI: 10.3923/sjsres.2020
Chinonyerem B. O., Igwe, E. A. & Ekwulo, E. O. (2020) Experimental Assessment of
Durability of Asphalt Pavement Surfacing Modified with Fly Ash under Moisture submergence, International Journal of Transportation Engineering and Traffic System, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 1 – 9. ISSN: 2456-2343
Miefama, O., Igwe, E. A. & Ekwulo, E. O. (2020) Correlation Models of Asphalt Institute
and Witczak 1-40D Dynamic Moduli for Periwinkle and Snail Shell Ash Modified HMA, International Journal of Science and Engineering Research, Volume 11, Issue 10, pp. 651 – 660. ISSN: 2229-5518
Otto, C. G. Igwe, E. A. & Ekwulo, E. O. (2020) Fatigue Performance of Asphalt Pavement
Wearing Course in Submerged Condition Modified with Shredded Tyre Chips, International Journal of Research in Science and Engineering, Volume 11, Issue 11, pp.167 – 172.
ISSN: 2229-5518
Amadi-Oparaeli, K. I.,Miefama, O. and Igwe, E. A (2020)Contributions of Periwinkle
Shell Ash on Stability and Elastic Properties of Modified Asphalt Concrete for High Trafficked Road, International Journal of Constructive Research in Civil Engineering, Volume 6, Issue 2, pp. 1-10.: ISSN No. 2454-8693
Irehie, C., Imaah, N. and Youdeowei, P.O. (2020). Best Practice Building Integration Methods along
Slopes (15% To 65% Gradient) N Okigwe Zone, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Architecture and Contruction, 3(3), pp. 1-16.
Conferences and Learned Society Activities
Professional Achievement
Departmental staff members have made meaningful contributions to national and international professional bodies and engineering industries. This is evidenced by the high level of professional recognition in terms of fellowships and awards. Two Civil Engineering staff have served as Port Harcourt branch chairmen of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, NUC ERM inspectors, Chief reporters at NUC assemblies, chairmen of zonal and national professional committees and `members of the national Engineering Council. The department provides consultancy services on Quality Control and Material Testing as well as structural design, failure analysis and investigation.
PROF. T.K.S. ABAM
- 44thAnnual International Conference of the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), Abuja (2007).
- Workshop/Training Course on Tsunami Hazard Assessment at the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria. 6th-9th2012 as representative of Nigeria.
- Worldbank Technical Workshop on Enhancing resilience to natural disasters and climate change (Tuesday, February 18 2014).
- International Association for Engineering Geology (IAEG) Africa Regional Congress, Abuja 2018
- 54 International Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Enugu, 2019
- 2nd International Conference on Flood and Erosion Prevention, Mitigation and Protection, PortHarcourt 2014
- XIII International Assoc. for Engineering Geology and the Env. (IAEG) Congress, San Francisco, USA, September 2018
- 12th IAEG Asian Regional Conference, Jeju Island, South Korea September 2019
- 57th International Conference of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society, Ibadan, 2021
ENGR. DR. E. A. IGWE
- 26th COREN Engineering Assembly. Theme:Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing in
Nigeria: Challenges and Opportunities for a Better Future. Date: 7th – 9th August 2017.
- 2017 National Engineering Conference, Nigerian Society of Engineers.
- 28th COREN Engineering Assembly. Theme: Strategic Alliance Amongst Engineering
Professionals for Enhanced opportunities. Date: 19th – 21st August 2019.
- 4thNigerian Institution of Highway & Transportation Engineers (NIHTE) – with paper presented. Date:8thOctober 2019.
Title of Paper Presented: Durability Assessment of Moisture damage on Flexible
Pavements in the Niger Delta.
- Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineering (NICE) Port Harcourt. Date: 10thDecember, 2020.
Paper: Developing a Framework for Alleviating Traffic Congestion to Enhance Mobility in
Port Harcourt Metropolis.
ENGR. DR. E. O. EKWULO
- Nigerian Institution of Highway and Transportation Engineers (NIHTE)
Paper Presented: Implementation of Mechanistic Approach to Highway Pavement Design
in Nigeria Utilizing the Nigeria Highway Manual.
ENGR. T. A. LONGJOHN
- Conference Theme: Strategic Alliance Amongst Engineering Professionals for Enhanced
opportunities. 28thCOREN ASSEMBLY. Date: 19th – 21st August, 2019