Engr. Dr. Martin Uzodinma Obidiegwu

Reader

B.Eng. Polymer and Textile Engineering (FUTO), M.Sc. Polymer Science and Engineering (FUTO). PhD. Polymer Science and Engineering (FUTO)
Email: martindinma@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Engr Dr Martin Uzodinma Obidiegwu, a Reader in the Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering is a native of Azia in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. He is married and blessed with three lovely children. He is an Alumni of the Federal University of Technology Owerri where he completed his B.Eng., M.Sc and PhD in Polymer and Textile Engineering. He is competent, self-motivated with high initiative, focused with good interpersonal relationship. He is always eager to contribute his own quota to the actualization of set objectives in his team/organization, which has helped him serve as the Head of Department Polymer and Textile Engineering from 2014-2016. He goes by the golden rule “Do unto others as you’ll have them do unto you” and believes in the principle that hard work pays. He enjoys spending time with his family and relaxes while watching a good game of football.

Academic Qualification

  • FederalUniversity of Technology, Owerri     PhD (Polymer Science & Engineering)     –    Nov.2011
  • FederalUniversity of Technology, Owerri   –   M.Sc. (Polymer Science & Engineering)   –   1999-2001
  • FederalUniversity of Technology, Owerri  –  B.Eng. (Polymer & Textile Engineering)    –   1991-1997 
  • Marist Comprehensive Academy,  Uturu Okigwe  –  S. S. C. E.   –   1986-1991
  • N. R. C. R. I. Staff Primary School, Umudike Umuahia, FirstSchool Leaving Certificate   –   1980-1985         

Affiliations

  • COREN Registered Engineer, 2008 (R 15,515)
  • Member, Nigeria Society of Engineers
  • Member Polymer Institute of Nigeria (PIN)
  • Member Institute od Polymer Engineers (IPE)

Courses Assigned to Teach

  • PTE 202: Introduction to Polymer and Textile Engineering,
  • PTE 310: Polymer Processing Engineering I,
  • PTE 407: Non-Woven Fabric Production,
  • PTE401: Polymer Processing Engineering II,
  • PTE 533 Conducting Polymers,
  • PTE 512: Theory of Textile Structures,
  • PTE 805: Polymeric Materials,
  • PTE 804: Physical Properties of Polymers

Experience

  • Assistant Lecturer    –   2002 – 2005
  • Lecturer II     –   2005 – 2008
  • Lecturer I    –    2008 – 2011
  • Senior Lecturer    –    20011 – 2015
  • Reader   –   2015 Till Date

Research Interest

Polymer Composites and Blend, Polymer hydrogels and adsorbents.

Publications

  1. Synthesis and Characterization of alkyd resin from Delonix regia (flamboyant) seed. Journal of polymer science and application. Vol.3, No. 1. Pp 1-12. 2019’.  Authors: Ezugwu, M. U., Obidiegwu, M. U., Ezeugwu, C.H., Dosofunjo, K., Berinyuy, E. B.
  2. Adsorption of PB(II) Ions from aqueous solutions using functionalized and carbonized ground nutshell. International research journal of pure and applied chemistry.  Vol. 18, No 2. Pp.1-10, 2019. Authors: Usifoh, I., Odinigwe, R., Obidiegwu, M. U.
  3. Extraction and Application of natural dyes from rothmannia whitfieldii (uri) and baphia nitida (uhie). FUTOJNLS series. Vol. 4, Issue 1, pp 188 – 198. 2018. Authors: Nnorom, O. O., Iheonye, A. E., Obidiegwu, M. U., Iheaturu, N. C.
  4. Isolation and characterization of starch from unripe plantain (Musa paradisiaca) peels. World journal of applied chemistry. Vol 2. No 3. (2017) pp109-115. Authors: Ezeh, V. O., Obidiegwu, M. U., Uzoma, P. C., Obasi, H. C.
  5. Sorption characteristics of low-density polyethene/kola nut composite. The minerals, metals and materials series (2017) pp 393-404.  Authors: Onuegbu, G. C., Obidiegwu, M. U., Onyedika, G. O.
  6. Molecular transport of xylene through palm pressed fibre-filled low-density polyethene: role of fibre content, alkali treatment and particle size. Journal of polymers and the environment Vol 24. No 3 (2016). Authors: Obasi, H.C, Obidiegwu, M. U., Onyeagoro, G. N., Arukalam, O.I, Onuegbu, G. C., Onuoha, F. N., Ewulonu, M.C.
  7. Structural characterization of sandbox seed oil-modified alkyd resin. International research journal of pure and applied chemistry. Vol.12, No 3 (2016) pp 2-8. Authors:  Obidiegwu, M. U., Uzoma, P. C., Ezeh, V. O., Nwanonenyi, S. C., Usifoh, i., Moneke, U.U
  8. Matlab analysis of flexural strength and modulus of hybrid nano polyester composite. FUTO Journal series, Vol2, No 1. (2016) Pp 96-106. Authors: Onuegbu, G. C., Obidiegwu, M. U., Onyedika, G. O.
  9. Modelling analysis on properties of nanohybrid CaCO3– rice husk filled polyester composite. FUTO Journal series, Vol 2, No 1 (2016)pp 106-173.  Authors: Onuegbu, G. C., Obidiegwu, M. U., Onyedika, G. O.
  10. Effects of Dolomite filler and compatibilizer on the mechanical properties of Polypropylene. International Research Journal in Engineering, Science and Technology. Vol 13, No. 1 (2015)pp 11-16. Authors: Akanbi, N. M, Ogbobe, O., Obidiegwu, M. U., Uzoma, P.C., Onuegbu, G.C., Anyanwu, P.I.
  11. Effect of compatibilizer and kola nut filler contents on the sorption characteristics of Low-Density Polyethylene Composites. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research. Vol.6, Issue 8, August (2015) pp774 – 777. Authors: Onuegbu, G. C., Anyiam, C. K., Akanbi, M. N., Obidiegwu, M. U., Onuoha, F. N
  12. Effect of Polyethylene – g – Maleic Anhydride and Chitin content on the mechanical properties of High-Density Polyethylene/Chitin composite. International Research Journal in Engineering, Science and Technology. Vol 13, No. 1 (2015).pp 1-10. Authors: Anyanwu, P. I., Obidiegwu, M. U., Ogbobe, O., Akanbi, M. N.  
  13. Development of simple correlation to evaluate formation volume factor for Nigerian crude oil. International Journal of Science and Research. Vol.4, Issue 4, April (2015) pp1821 – 1827.  Authors:  Izuwa, N. C., Obidiegwu, M. U.
  14. Oil palm mesocarp particles reinforced cashew nutshell Novolac resin composites. Applied Polymer Composites. Vol. 2, Issue 1, February (2014) pp 27 – 36. Authors: Obasi, H. C., Igwe, I. O., Onyeagoro, G. N., Obidiegwu, M. U., Anyanwu, P. I.
  15. The effect of Magnesium hydroxide/Zinc borate and Magnesium hydroxide/Melamine flame retardant synergies on polypropylene. The International Journal of Engineering and Science. Vol. 3, Issue 7, July (2014) pp 63 – 68. Authors: Uzoma, P. C., Obidiegwu, M. U., Ezeh, V. O., Akanbi, M. N., Onuoha, F. N.
  16. The effect of Walnut shell powder on the properties of Polypropylene filled composites. The International Asian Research Journal. Vol. 2, Issue 1, (2014) pp 22 – 29. Authors: Obidiegwu, M. U., Nwanonenyi, S. C., Eze, I.O., Egbuna, I. C.
  17. Effect of particle sizes, filler contents and compatibilization on the properties of linear low-density Polyethylene filled periwinkle shell powder. The International Journal of Engineering and Science. Vol. 2, Issue 2, (2013) pp 1 – 8.  Authors: Nwanonenyi, S. C., Obidiegwu, M. U., Onuegbu, G. C.
  18. Studies on the properties of linear low-density polyethene filled oyster shell. International Journal of Engineering and Science. Vol. 2, Issue 7, July(2013) pp 42 – 48. Authors: Nwanonenyi, S. C., Obidiegwu, M. U., Onuchukwu, T. S., Egbuna, I. C.
  19. The Effect of pulverized Groundnut Husk on some Mechanical properties of polypropylene composites. International Journal of Engineering and science. Vol.2, Issue 6, June(2013) pp 79 – 83. Authors: Onuegbu, G. N., Nwanonenyi, S. C., Obidiegwu, M. U.
  20. Effect of Maleic acid on some mechanical and end-use properties of Bamboo filled low-density polyethene composites. Academic research international. Part 1 Natural and applied sciences. Vol 4, No 2. March (2013) pp 208 – 217.  Authors: Eze, I. O, Obidiegwu, M. U., Eyarefe, S. O.
  21. Some mechanical and end-use properties of bamboo powder-filled LDPE. International Journal of Academic Research, Part 1. Natural and applied sciences. Vol. 4, No. 2, March(2013) pp 199 – 207.  Authors: Eze, I. O., Obidiegwu, M. U., Eyarefe, S. O.
  22. Chrysophyllum Albidium(African star apple) fruit extract as an environmentally friendly inhibitor on the corrosion of aluminium in acid medium. International Journal of Academic Research, Part 1. Natural and applied sciences. Vol. 4 No. 2 March (2013) pp 132 – 142.  Authors: Madufor, I. C., Itodoh, E. U., Obidiegwu, M. U., Nwakaodo, M.S.
  23. The effects of bamboo powder on some mechanical properties of recycled low-density polyethene composites. International Journal of Academic Research, Part 11. Natural and applied sciences. Vol. 4, No. 1. January (2013) pp 410 – 420.  Authors: Eze, I. O., Madufor, I. C., Obidiegwu, M. U.
  24. A comparative study of some mechanical properties of bamboo powder-filled virgin and recycled low-density polyethene composites. International Journal of Academic Research, Part 11. Natural and applied sciences. Vol. 4, No. 1. January (2013) pp 421- 431. Authors: Eze, I. O., Madufor, I. C., Obidiegwu, M. U.
  25. Inhibition of Aluminum corrosion in acidic medium by Chrysophyllum albidium(African star apple) fruit extract. IOSR Journal of Engineering. Vol. 2, No. 9, September (2012) pp 16 – 23.  Authors: Madufor. I. C., Itodoh, E. U., Obidiegwu, M. U., Nwakaodo, M. S.
  26. Aluminium corrosion inhibition by Chrysophyllum albidum (African star apple) fruit extract in acidic medium. International Journal of academic research, Part 1. Natural and applied sciences. Vol. 4, No. 5, Sept. (2012) pp 182 – 190. Authors: Madufor, I. C, Itodoh, E. U., Obidiegwu, M. U., Nwakaodo, M. S.
  27. Chrysphyllum albidium (African star apple) fruit extract as green corrosion inhibitor for aluminium in tetraoxosulphate (iv) acid solution. International Journal of Academic Research, Part 1, Natural and applied sciences, Vol. 4, No, 5, September(2012) pp 191- 198. Authors: Madufor, I. C., Itodoh, E.U., Obidiegwu, M. U., Nwakaodo, M. S.
  28. Mechanical and Flammability Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene/Astonia Boonie Wood Fibre Composites. Asian Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences. Vol.1, No. 2 June(2012) pp 153-162. Authors: Obidiegwu, M. U., Nwosu, C. T.
  29. Mechanical and Flammability Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene/Kola Nitida Wood Fibre Composites. Academic Research International. Vol.2, No.3,May(2012)PP. 230-238.  Authors: Obidiegwu, M. U., Ogbobe, O.
  30. Comparing the Mechanical Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene/Kola Nitida and Low-Density Polyethylene/Alstonia Boonei Composites. Journal of Science and Technology Research. Vol. 11, No. 3,(2012)  Authors: Obidiegwu, M.U., Nwosu, T. C.
  31. Flammability Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene/Wood Fibre Composites. IOSR Journal of Engineering. Vol. 2, Issue 4 Apr(2012) PP.777-780.  Author: Obidiegwu, M. U.
  32. Analysis of Mechanical Properties of Low-Density Polyethylene/Rice-Husk Composite using Micro Mathematical Model Equations. IOSR Journal of Engineering. Vol.2, Issue 3 Mar(2012) PP. 399-407.  Authors: Nwanonenyi, S. C., Obidiegwu, M. U.  Authors: Arukalam, I. O., Obidiegwu, M. U.
  33. The Effect of Solvents in Determining the Solubility Parameter of Polyethylene/Polypropylene blends. Journal of Engineering Research, Vol.5, No.1 (2008) PP.48-52.  Authors: Obidiegwu M. U., Nwanmuo, O. P.
  34. Qualitative Analysis of Polymers in Drilling Fluids. Nigerian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, Vol.6, No.1 (2007) PP.440-444.  Authors: Obidiegwu, M. U., Okoro, O. M., Izuwa, N. C.
  35. Environmental Quality: An Index for Sustainable Development – A Review. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.12, No.2 (2005) PP.6155-6169.  Authors: Menkiti, M. C., Obidiegwu, M. U.