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Scopus Author ID: 57203361447
ResearcherID: Y-2860-2018

Keywords

Metallurgy, Materials Science, Leaching, Alumina , Modelling, Refractories, Casting Solidification, Composites, Corrosion, Nanomaterials, Extractive Metallurgy, Polymeric Materials

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Nigeria

Biography

Dr. Udochukwu Mark is a registered Metallurgical and Materials Engineer by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). He is a professional member of the Nigerian society of Engineers (NSE), the Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS), the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN), the Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining and Materials Engineering (IMMME), and the American Society for Engineering Education. He teaches and conducts research in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. His interests include materials science, engineering materials, nanomaterials, electrical, optical and magnetic materials; metallurgical plant design, iron and steel making, chemicall/extractive metallurgy, foundry technology, solar energy and fuel cell materials, etc.

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Employment (5)

Federal University of Technology Owerri: Owerri, Imo, NG

2008-01-10 to present | Lecturer, Researcher, Engineer (Materials and Metallurgical Engineering)
Employment
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Udochukwu Mark

Myles Petroleum Training School, Onna (Affiliate of Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu): Onna/Eket, Akwa-Ibom, NG

2005-04 to 2007-06 | Lecturer II, Acting Head of Department (Mechanical Engineering/ Welding & Fabrication Technology)
Employment
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Udochukwu Mark

National Youths Service Corps: Ukwuani, Delta State, NG

2003-09 to 2004-08 | Physics & Introductory Technology Teacher, Community Development (Ekaba Luminary College)
Employment
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Udochukwu Mark

Projects Development Institute (PRODA), Enugu : Enugu, Enugu State, NG

2001-05 to 2001-10 | Trainee Engineer(Foundry Practice ,Production and Glazing of Porcelain Ceramics) (Foundry and Ceramics Sections)
Employment
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Udochukwu Mark

Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) Dockyard, Port-Harcourt : Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, NG

1999-08 to 1999-10 | Trainee Engineer (Fitting, Machining, Welding & Fabrication and Corrosion Protection) (Dockyard (Engineering Services & Maintenance))
Employment
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Udochukwu Mark

Education and qualifications (7)

Federal University of Technology, Owerri: Owerri, Imo State, NG

2013-03-01 to 2019-07-30 | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Materials and Metallurgical Engineering)
Education
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Udochukwu Mark

Federal University of Technology, Owerri: Owerri, Imo State, NG

2005-03-01 to 2007-08-31 | Master of Engineering (M.Eng) (Materials and Metallurgical Engineering)
Education
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Udochukwu Mark

Federal University of Technology, Owerri: Owerri, Imo State, NG

1997-11-01 to 2002-12-02 | Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) (Materials and Metallurgical Engineering)
Education
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Udochukwu Mark

Government College Umuahia: Umuahia, Abia State, NG

1993-12-01 to 1995-06-30 | West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) (Sciences)
Education
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Udochukwu Mark

Ibere Comprehensive Secondary School, Ahia-Orie: Ibere Ikwuano, Abia State, NG

1991-01-30 to 1992-07-31 | Junior School Certificate (JSC)
Education
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Udochukwu Mark

Oboro Secondary School, Ikwuano: Ikwuano, Abia State, NG

1990-02-15 to 1990-12-15
Education
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Udochukwu Mark

Ahia-Orie Central School, Elemaga Ibere: Ibere Ikwuano, Abia State, NG

1982-01-15 to 1989-07-30 | First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC) (Primary School)
Education
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Professional activities (11)

Africa Centre of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACE-FUELS): Owerri, Imo State, NG

2020-03 to present | Research Fellow and Guest Lecturer (Research)
Invited position
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Udochukwu Mark

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic, Unwana, Ebonyi State.: Unwana, Ebonyi State, NG

2019-11 to present | External Examiner (Ceramics and Glass Technology Department)
Invited position
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Udochukwu Mark

Evangel Model Secondary School, Owerri: Owerri, Imo State, NG

2016-10 to present | Member, Board of Governors (BOG), Oversight Functions (Board of Governors (BOG) )
Invited position
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Udochukwu Mark

Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS): Jos, Plateau State, NG

2016 to present | Professional or Corporate Member
Membership
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Udochukwu Mark

American Society For Engineering Education: Washington D.C., District of Columbia, US

2012-12 to present | Professional Member
Membership
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Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN): Akure, Ondo State, NG

2012-08 to present | Professional or Corporate Member
Membership
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Udochukwu Mark

ASTM International: West Conshohocken, PA, US

2011-02 to present | Student
Membership
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Udochukwu Mark

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria,(COREN): Abuja, Abuja, NG

2010-12 to present | Licensed or Registered Metallurgical Engineer
Membership
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Udochukwu Mark

Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE): Abuja, FCT Abuja, NG

2009-07 to present | Professional or Corporate Member
Membership
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Udochukwu Mark

Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining & Materials Engineers (NIMMME): Lagos, Lagos, NG

2009-07 to present | Professional or Corporate Member
Membership
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Udochukwu Mark

Campus Charismatic Movement, FUTO Chapter: Owerri, Imo State, NG

2018-01 | Staff Adviser and Chaplain (National Advisory Council)
Invited position
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Udochukwu Mark

Works (13)

Effect of Section Size as a Measure of Cooling Rate on the Solidified Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Sand-Cast Al-Si Eutectic Alloy

International Journal of Engineering and Technologies
2020-04 | Journal article
DOI: 10.18052/www.scipress.com/IJET.18.8
Contributors: Udochukwu Mark
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Effect of Section Size as a Measure of Cooling Rate on the Solidified Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Sand-Cast Al-Si Eutectic Alloy

International Journal of Engineering and Technologies
2020-04-09 | Journal article
DOI: 10.56431/p-7xt545
Contributors: Udochukwu Mark
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Conditions for Thermal Activation of Ngwo Clay as an Alternative Resource for Alumina

Natural Resources
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4236/nr.2019.101001
Part of ISSN: 2158-706X
Contributors: Udochukwu Mark; Charles Nwachukwu Anyakwo; Okechukwu Onyebuchi Onyemaobi; Chijioke Samson Nwobodo
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Determination of the Calcination Procedure Required to Activate Edda Clay for Optimal Leaching of Alumina

Journal of Minerals and Materials Characterization and Engineering
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4236/jmmce.2019.72004
Part of ISSN: 2327-4077
Contributors: Udochukwu Mark; Charles Nwachukwu Anyakwo; Okechukwu Onyebuchi Onyemaobi; Chijioke Samson Nwobodo
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Effect of Calcination Condition on Thermal Activation of Ibere Clay and Dissolution of Alumina

International Journal of Nonferrous Metallurgy
2019 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4236/ijnm.2019.82002
Part of ISSN: 2168-2054
Contributors: Udochukwu Mark; Charles Nwachukwu Anyakwo; Okechukwu Onyebuchi Onyemaobi; Chijioke Samson Nwobodo
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Influence of filler loading on the mechanical and morphological properties of carbonized coconut shell particles reinforced polypropylene composites

Journal of Composite Materials
2019-07 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1177/0021998319856070
Part of ISSN: 0021-9983
Contributors: Uchechi C Mark; Innocent C Madufor; Henry C Obasi; Udochukwu Mark
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The Thermal Activation of Nsu Clay for Enhanced Alumina Leaching Response

International Journal of Engineering and Technologies
2019-03 | Journal article
DOI: 10.18052/www.scipress.com/ijet.16.34
Part of ISSN: 2297-623X
Contributors: Udochukwu Mark; Charles Nwachukwu Anyakwo; Okechukwu Onyemaobi; Chijioke Samson Nwobodo
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The Thermal Activation of Nsu Clay for Enhanced Alumina Leaching Response

International Journal of Engineering and Technologies
2019-03-14 | Journal article
DOI: 10.56431/p-f11t29
Contributors: Udochukwu Mark; Charles Nwachukwu Anyakwo; Okechukwu Onyemaobi; Chijioke Samson Nwobodo
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Physical metallurgy of modern creep-resistant steel for steam power plants: Microstructure and phase transformations,Metallurgia fisica dei moderni acciai resistenti allo scorrimento viscoso a caldo per impianti di produzione di energia mediante vapore: Microstruttura e trasformazioni di fase

Rivista Italiana della Saldatura
2017 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85051363062

Part of ISBN:

00356794
Contributors: Igwemezie, V.C.; Ugwuegbu, C.C.; Mark, U.
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Physical Metallurgy of Modern Creep-Resistant Steel for Steam Power Plants: Microstructure and Phase Transformations

Journal of Metallurgy
2016 | Journal article
DOI: 10.1155/2016/5468292
Part of ISSN: 1687-9465
Part of ISSN: 1687-9473
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Udochukwu Mark

Model for predicting phosphorus removal in relation to weight of iron oxide ore and ph during leaching with oxalic acid

International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences
2010-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/ijonas.v4i3.49862
Part of ISSN: 0794-4713
Contributors: C Nwoye; P Agu; U MarK; U Ikele; I Mbuka; C Anyakwo
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Model for predicting the quantity of water evaporated during oven drying of Otamiri clay

International Journal of Tropical Agriculture and Food Systems
2010-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/ijotafs.v2i3-4.49992
Part of ISSN: 1597-913X
Contributors: C Nwoye; P Agu; U Nwoye; U Ikele; I Mbuka; U Mark
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Model for predicting the time of dissolution of pre-quantified concentration of phosphorus during leaching of iron oxide ore in oxalic acid

International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences
2010-01 | Journal article
DOI: 10.4314/ijonas.v4i3.49875
Part of ISSN: 0794-4713
Contributors: C Nwoye; U Ikele; U Mark; P Agu; I Mbuka; G Obas; M Obi; C Anyakwo
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Peer review (2 reviews for 2 publications/grants)

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