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Prof. OGWUELEKA, Toochukwu Chibueze

Professor Toochukwu Chibueze OGWUELEKA is the former Dean of Faculty of Engineering at the University of Abuja and the Professor of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. He teaches Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, as well as Research Methodology. Ogwueleka received Ph.D. in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in 2005. He began his academic career at the Civil Engineering Department of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (2001), and was promoted to the rank of full Professor in 2012 at the University of Abuja. He is a Fellow of several professional engineering bodies including the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), the Academy of Natural Science and Engineering in Nigeria (ANSEN), the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE); and a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). Professor Ogwueleka's leadership skills is reflected in a series of appointments, including Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship Studies, Coordinator, Professional Programme, and Chairman of many Committees. He has published in high-impact factor journals. Professor Ogwueleka was recognized by the University of Abuja in 2020 and 2021 with the " Author Awards" for the high impact of his published works in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. Professor Ogwueleka is internationally known for his research in solid waste management. The influence of his work is immeasurable, reaching well beyond the country. He was the Editor-in-

Chief, of several professional journals including the Uniabuja Journal of Engineering and Technology (2020-2023); and the International Journal of Entrepreneurship

Studies (2016-2018). Professor Ogwueleka has been actively engaged in supporting many international institutions, organizations, and government agencies in the field of Water Resources and Environmental Engineering. He is a recipient of many awards. 

Professor Ogwueleka is married to Professor Francisca Nonyelum Ogwueleka and they are blessed with three children

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