Chukwudi Gbadebo Njoku
University of Calabar
chukwudi.njokupg@gmail.com
I have a background in Geography and Environmental Science combined with education and expertise in Geographic information Systems (GIS). The passion and skill set I have in research, tailored around solving social, economic and environmental problems cannot be overemphasized. My academic mentoring and professional experience have strengthened my research abilities and reporting prowess, especially with regards to deploying geospatial and social data collection tools as well as spatial, descriptive and quantitative analyses techniques. Over time, I have built technical skills, supported by my ability to work as a team, communicate effectively and collaborate to achieve set goals.
i. I have collaborated in publishing papers with emphasis on GIS, remote sensing, environment and socio-economic issues. I served as the primary investigator in the following peer reviewed and published works.
a. Njoku, C. G., Efiong, J., Uzoezie, A., Okeniyi, O.O. & Alagbe, A. O. (2018). A GIS Multi-Criteria Evaluation for Flood Risk-Vulnerability Mapping of Ikom Local Government Area, Cross River State. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International. 15(2), 1-17
b. Njoku, C. G., Okeniyi, O.O., Ayara, N. N. & Akoth, C. O. (2018). Terrorism in Africa: Mapping the Nigeria and Kenya situation. International Journal of Development and Sustainability. 7(3). 993-1014
c. Njoku, C. G., Okon, I., Okpiliya, F. Agbor, E. A. & Ekwok, I. (2017). Epanet spatial modeling for equitable pipe-borne water distribution in Calabar metropolis, Cross River State, southern Nigeria. International Journal of Science, Environment and Technology. 6(4), 2655-2673
d. Njoku, C. G., Okon, I., Itu, P. & Otese, A. V. (2017). Population growth and pipe-borne water supply in Calabar Metropolis: Finding the balance. International Journal of Research in Geography. 3(3), 51-59
e. Njoku, C. G., Alagbe, A. O. (2015). Site suitability assessment of petrol filling stations in Oyo Town, Oyo State, Nigeria: A Geographic Information Systems Approach. IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology. 9:12 (3), 08-19
f. Njoku, C. G., Okeniyi, O. O. (2014). The Survey of Waste-Bins and Collection Methodology in Households of The Federal Capital City (FCC), Abuja, Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific &Technology Research. 3(9), 183-196
ii. I have also collaborated in other capacities other than the lead researcher in the following published research works:
a. Otese, A. V., Njoku, C. G. & Itobo, E. I. (2018). Urban Extension in Calabar: A Remotely Sensed Assessment. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International. 17(4): 1-8,
b. Abia, M., Eja, I., Njoku, C. G., Okeniyi, O. O., Itu, P. O. (2018). Geographic foci of industries: a suitability analysis. Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International. 14(1). 1-14
c. Okon, I. & Njoku, C. G. (2017). Evaluation of domestic access to pipe-borne water in Calabar Metropolis, Southern Nigeria. Open Access Library Journal. 4(e3924). 1-22
d. Okpiliya, F. I., Itu, P. O., Njoku, C. G. & Erhabor, F. (2017). Spatial assessment of gully erosion in Calabar Metropolis, Cross River State, Nigeria. Researchjournali’s Journal of Geography. 4 (4), 1-14.
e. Okon, I. E., Okpiliya, F. I., Agbor, E. A., Olorundami, T. A., Njoku, C. G. & Ikelegu, M. E. (2017). Residents’ cycling perception as a fundamental alternative to cycling promotion in Calabar, Southern Nigeria. International Journal of Development and Sustainability. 6(8),685-699.
f. Ubugha, P. O., Okpiliya, F., Njoku, C. G., Itu, P. O., Ojoko, T. I. & Erhabor, F. O. (2017). People and water: Empirics of Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research in Environmental Science. 392). 8-18.
g. Okpiliya, F. I., Njoku, C. G., Itu, P. O. & Erhabor, F. (2017). Pattern of nocturnal movements in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. International Journal of Arts and Humanities. 5980, 240-254
h. Iwuanyanwu, I., Atu, J., Njoku, C. G., Ojoko, T., Itu, P. O. & Erhabor, F. (2017). Human migratory pattern: an appraisal of Akpabuyo, Cross River State, Nigeria. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 7(16), 79-91
i. Okpara, D. E., Okpiliya, F. I., Unang, S. A., Uquetan, U. & Njoku, C. G. (2017). A comparative analysis of floral species diversity between the mined and unmined quarry areas in Ebonyi State. The Environment Studies. 1(1), 72-85
j. Duru, P. & Njoku, C. G. (2012). Application of GIS in site selection for solid waste collection points in Ikenegbu Extension Layout, Owerri. Environmental Research Journal. 6(2), 55-61.