Dr. Anyanwu Jonathan Chimezie

Dr. Anyanwu Jonathan Chimezie

senior lecturer

BSc., MSc., PhD
Email: jonathan.anyanwu@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Dr Anyanwu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Environmental Management. He has been involved in tackling environmental issues through research and the delivery of expertise in Environmental Pollution Control and Management, Policy Making, Conservation/Ecosystem Services and Environmental impact analysis. Dr Anyanwu is an excellent communicator and writer with over 40 published articles in international journals. He has attended several conferences and workshops and has delivered lectures at various fora. He served as postgraduate coordinator of the Department of Environmental Management in FUTO for eight (8) years. Dr Anyanwu has supervised over 50 undergraduate projects and over 20 postgraduate projects. He is IT competent with the ability to use statistical software for data analysis. He mentors the younger ones, and is actively involved in several community development services. His hobbies include reading and writing, listening to music, gardening, playing football and table tennis. He has written some novels and motivational books outside his area of specialization. Dr Anyanwu played football at club level, and is presently a chorister at St. Francis Catholic Church (Special Jurisdiction), Liberty Estate, Ebikoro Obinze, Owerri.

Academic Qualification

Ph.D.  Geography and meteorology with specialization in Biogeography, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (2012).

M.Sc.  Environmental Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, (2007).

N.Y.S.C:  Girls High School Gindiri, Plateau State.  Certificate of National Service (2002)

B.Sc.  Biological Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria (2000)

Honours/Awards

  • PG Coordinator, Department of Environmental Management, FUTO, 2014-2021.
  • Departmental Research and Consultancy 2017-2019
  • Final year project defence coordinator, 2014-2016; 2022 till date
  • Member Departmental Research and Consultancy Committee (DRCC), 2017 till date
  • Member Curriculum Review Committee for the Department of Geography and Meteorology, 2021
  • Staff Adviser, 2022
  • Acting HOD, Department of Biological Sciences, Tansian University, Umunya, 2008.
  • Secretary, Tansian University Matriculation Committee, 2008.
  • Lecturer in-charge of College of Natural Sciences, Tansian University, Umunya, 2009.
  • Outstanding Award of Merit from St. Charles Catholic Church, Obinze, on the Maiden Anniversary of the Station on Sunday, 22nd April, 2019.
  • Award of Merit from Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON), St. Francis Catholic Church, Obinze, on Sunday, 13th April, 2020.
 

Affiliations

  •   Nigerian Environmental Society (NES).

  • Environmental Managers Association of Nigeria (EMAN)

  • Nigeria Global Biodiversity Information Facility (NigBIF)

  •  Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH).

     

Courses Assigned to Teach

 

Senior Lecturer, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, 2014 till date.

Lecturer, Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra  State, Nigeria, 2007 to 2010.

Visiting Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2009 to 2014.

Postgraduate Students’ (PhD, MSc and PGD) and Undergraduate students’ supervision (2014 till date).

Research Interest

Environmental Management/Ecology, Biogeography and Biodiversity Conservation, Climate Change, Bioremediatio/Ecosystem Restoration, Hydrology, Environmental Impact Assessment

Publications

  1. Anyanwu J.C. , Rufus L.N.1 , Duluora, J.O. , Egbuawa O.I. , Nwobu E.A. and Onwuagba C.G. (2020). Comparative Analysis of Heavy Metals in Carica Papaya (Pawpaw ) Fruit and Soil in Selected Urban, Rural and Forestland in Owerri, Imo State. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 8(03): 10-20.
  2. Anyanwu J. C., Obodoechi J. N., Duluora J. O., Onwuagba, C. G., and Egbuawa, O.I.(2020). Impact of Farming on Soil Quality in Ebikoro-Obinze, Owerri West L.G.A. of Imo State. International Journal of Recent Engineering Research and Development (IJRERD), 5(01): 38-43.
  3. 3. Anyanwu J.C.,Odonghanro B., Nwobu, E.A., Egbuawa, O.I., Amaku, G.E. (2020). Efficiency Evaluation of Sewage/Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ogunu, Warri, Delta State. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science (IJSES), 4(3) : 57-60.
  4. Uwasomba, C.H. Okeke, P.N. , Anyanwu, J.C. (2020). Applications of Gaussian Model and Field Measurements in Assessing Levels of Air Pollutants from Eleme Refinery, Portharcourt, Nigeria, Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology, 14(4): 10-19.
  5. Nwoko, C.O., Anuna, S.C., Anyanwu, J.C. (2020). Assessment of Carbon Sequestration Potential of a Disturbed Humid Tropical Ecosystem, Southeast Nigeria. Climate Change, Hazards and Adaptation Options. Springer,Cham, 213-224.
  6. Anyanwu J.C., Egbuche C. T., Amaku. G. E., Duruora J. O., Onwuagba, S. M. (2015). The  Impact of Deforestation on Soil Conditions in Anambra State of Nigeria. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Special Issue: Environment and Applied Science Management in a Changing Global Climate. Vol. 4, No. 3-1, pp. 64-69. doi: 10.11648/j.aff.s.2015040301.21.

 

  1. Amaku, G.E. and Anyanwu J.C. (2016). Levels of Heavy Metals in the Effluents of Forcados Terminal from Delta State. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, pp. 20-23.

 

  1. Ebe, Tochukwu Ezechi ; Mgbemena, Ifeyinwa C.; Njoku-Tony, Roseline Feechi; Onuoha, Emmanuel E; Anyanwu Jonathan C. and Edward Kelechi C. (2015). Bacteria Associated with Domestic Solid Waste Dump in Egbu, Owerri North Local Government Area in Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Environment and Earth Science www.iiste.org ISSN 2224-3216 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0948 (Online) Vol.5, No.12, pp. 73-76.

 

  1. Egbuche C. T., Anyanwu J.C., Amaku. G. E., Duruora J. O., Onwuagba, S. M. (2015). Spatial patterns of nutrient distribution in Dalingshan forest soil of Guangdong Province  China. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Special Issue: Environment and Applied Science Management in a Changing Global Climate. Vol. 4, No. 3-1, pp. 1-4.

 

  1. Uzoka, Christopher, Anyanwu Jonathan C., Uche Cosmas C., Ibe Colman and Uzoma Alexander (2015). Effect of pH on the growth performanceand survival rate of Clarias garepinus fry. International Journal of research in Biosciences. www.ijrbs.in ISSN 231-2844(Online).

                           

  1. Anyanwu, J.C., Mbanugo, J.I., and Okoye, P.A.C. (2009). Eutrophication of Anambra and Nkisi Rivers in Nigeria.  Book of Proceedings of the 5th Annual National Conference of the Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH), November 11-14, 2009. pp. 207-211.  
  2. Anyanwu J.C., Muoghalu L.N., and Igu, I.N. (2010). A review of Causes, Effects and Control of Deforestation. Book of Proceedings of the 6th Annual National Conference of the Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH), November 2010, pp. 169-174.
  3. Anyanwu J.C. and Duluora J. O. (2010). Evaluation of Pollution in Lake Nwangene Creek Onitsha, Nigeria. Book of Proceedings of the 6th Annual National Conference of the Society for Occupational Safety and Environmental Health (SOSEH) pp. 175-179.
  4. Anyanwu, J.C., Nwobu, E.A., and Osuiwu, B.O. (2013). Analysis of Factors Responsible for Deforestation in Anambra State of Nigeria. International Organization of Scientific Research Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology (IOSR-JESTFT), Vol. 5, No. 2, pp 55-58.
  5. Anyanwu, J.C. and Nwobu, E.A. (2013). Environmental Degradation as a Function of Agricultural Activities: The Case of Anambra State. Journal of Environmental Management and Safety. Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 68-74.
  6. Anyanwu, J.C. (2011). Drainage Basins and Rivers. In Obienusi, E.A. et al. (eds.) Essentials of Geography and Meteorology, pp. 71-94.
  7. Njoku, J.D., Ukaegbu, K.O., Anyanwu J.C., Amangabara, G.T., and Iwuji, M.C., (2015). Correlation of Impervious Surfaces and Ambient Temperature Variation in Owerri, Southeastern Nigeria.
  8. Anyanwu, J.C., Amaku, G.E., Egbuawa, I.O., and Izunobi, I. C. (2016). Study and Analysis of Tree Species in the Fallows of the Rainforest and Riverine Areas of Anambra State, Southeast of Nigeria. International Journal of Science and research Methodology.
  9. Egwuawa, E.O., Anyanwu, J.C., Amaku, G.E. & Onuoha, I.C. (2017). Assessment of the Teleconnection Between El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and West African Rainfall. An International Multidisciplinary Journal, AFRREV VOL. II(4), pp. 17- 29.
  10. Anyanwu, J.C., Ejiogu, N., Amatu, G.E., Ugwu, O.J., Onwuagba, C.G., and Egbuawa, O.I. (2019). Effect of Anthropogenic Activities on the Physico-chemical Properties of Soils of Awka South L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria. Elixir Earth Science 126 (2019) 52549-52556.
  11. Anyanwu, J.C., Udushirinwa, E.C., Ejiogu, N. C., Amaku, G.E., Egbuawa, O.I and Onwuagba, C.G., (2019). Effect of Anthropogenic Activities on the Physico-chemical Properties of Soils of Awka South L.G.A, Anambra State, Nigeria. Elixir Environ. & Forestry 128 (2019) 52829-52833.
  12. Akhionbare, S.M.O., Enwerem, M.L., Umunnakwe, J.E. and Anyanwu, J.C. (2019). Heavy Metal Uptake by Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) grown on solid waste contaminated soil in Nekede, Imo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Information Research and Review (IJIRR).Vol. 06, Issue, 02.
  13. Okeke, P.N., Anyanwu, J.C., and Edenta, V.I. (2019). Impact of Sand Mining on Water Quality and Bank Morphology of Ontamiri River in Owerri Nigeria. International Journal of AdvancedResearch in Science, Engineering and Technology Vol. 6, Issue 1. pp. 7737-7744.
  14. Anyanwu, J.C., Amaku, G.E., Egbuawa, I.O., and Izunobi, I.C. (2016). Impact of Deforestation on Biodiversity in Anambra State of Nigeria. International Journal of Ecology and Ecosolution. 549-557
  15. Anyanwu, J.C., Markson, S.C., Ugwu, O.J., Onwuagba, C.G. (2018). Groundwater Quality and Supply in Bori-Ogoni, Rivers State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of the Nigeria Association of Hydrological Sciences, EDO, 2018. Pp. 8214 – 8310.
  16. Ogar, P.A., Anyanwu, J.C., Edo, F.A., Uyo, C.N., Ukpe, S.S., Asoegwu, C.R., Baridakara, S.C. (2020). A Survey of trends and patterns in Trade and Consumption of Bush meat along Ibadan-Ife Expressway and Implications on Fauna Biodiversity Loss. Science and Nature. www.scienceandnature.org. 11 (1): 59-69.
  17. Anyanwu, J.C., Onyedilefu, U.G., Nwobu, E.A. (2020). Study of Physicochemical Properties and Zooplankton Diversity of Oguta Lake in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State. International Journal of Engineering Applied Sciences and Technology. 328-336.
  18. Orji, C. G., Njoku, P.C., and Anyanwu, J.C. (2021). Effects of Pesticides on the Soil, Water and Air Environment in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Mordernization in Engineering Technology and Science. 3(3): 1-13.
  19. Nwosu, T., Nkwocha, E.E., Anyanwu, J.C., Okorie, J.C., (2020). Assessment of the Impact of Anthropogenic Activities on Quality of Aba River, Abia State, Nigeria. International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations. 9(97): 46-52.
  20. Nwamadi, E.C., Nkwocha, E.E., Anyanwu, J.C. (2019). Assessment of the Effect of Solid Waste Dump on Groundwater Quality at Nekede, Owerri West Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. International Research Journal of Mordernization in Engineering Technology and Science. 8(94): 65-73.
  21. Anyanwu J.C., Onyenankeya A. U., Uyo C.J., Onwuagba, C. G., Egbuawa, O.I., Nwobu, E.A. (2022). ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER QUALITY IN EZIOBODO, OWERRI WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF IMO STATE, NIGERIA.Journal of Nigerian Environmental Society (JNES). 14(1): 31-40.
  22. Nwachukwu, M.A., Nwachukwu, J., Anyanwu J., Babatunde, A, Ekweogu, C., Nwachukwu, A. N. (2022). Geospatial Intelligence Training Concept for Terrorism Surveillance, Nigeria to Infuse Sub-Saharan African Countries. American Journal of Geospatial Technology (AJGT). 1(1): 44-51.
  23. Victor Onyewuchi Anueyiagu, Jonathan, C. Anyanwu, Paul C. Njoku and Victor U. Okorondu (2021). Flood Hazard and Risk Assessment in Imo State Using Geographic Information System. Global Scientific Journals, Volume 9, Issue 11, pp 944-964.
  24. Ogechi Iwuagu, Jonathan C. Anyanwu, Paul C. Njoku and Victor U. Okorondu (2021). GIS Based Gully Identification and Socioeconomic Implications in Three Local Government Areas of Imo State, Nigeria. Global Scientific Journals, 9(11): 965-987.
  25. L.U. Mgbeahuruike, E.I. Emereibeole, F.U. Nwobodo, C.N. Uyo, J.C. Anyanwu, R.F. Njoku Tony, K.T. Ezirim, F.A. Edo, C.J. Egwim, I.M. Nmecha, C.G. Onwuagba, H.C. Uzoma (2022).Trace Metal Uptake by Food Cultivars in Coal Mining Environment of Enugu State, Nigeria. American Journal of Environmental Protection, Vol. 10, No. 1, 1-7.
  26. Njoku, P.C., Anyanwu, J.C., Sampson, Lovely M., Bassey, Uwakmfon L., and Essien, Ekemini S. (2020). Physicochemical Analysis of Selecte d Groundwater Sources in Ikot Abasi Urban, Akwa Ibom State. International Journal of Research Publications. Volume 51, Issue 1, pp 1-14.
  27. Anyanwu, J. C., Nwafor, D. M., Uyo, C. N., & Ejiogu, C. C. (2023). Comparative assessment of physico-chemical conditions and zooplankton diversity of Anambra River in Anambra State, Nigeria.EQA-International Journal of Environmental Quality, 53(1), 49–58. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2281-4485/16319                                                                            
  28. Nwachukwu, C.S., Anyanwu, J.C., Njoku, P.C. & Nwachukwu, J.I. (2022). Impact of Gas Flaring on Air Quality in Ebeocha Community, Rivers State. International Journal of Advanced Academic Research. 8(2): 98-109.
  29. Anyanwu J.C., Nwafor D.M., Ejiogu C.C., Iwuji M.C., Ulor C.O., Esomonu I., Uche C.C., Uyo C.N., Nmecha M. I., Amaku G.E., Egbuawa O.I., and Ugochukwu, P.C. (2023). Physicochemical Characteristics and Phytoplankton Abundance of Nkisi River, Anambra State. International Journal of Current Research. Vol. 15, Issue, 05, pp.24486-24491. DOI: https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.45138.05.2023
  30. Nwachukwu, M.A., Nwachukwu J.I., Anyanwu, J., Ulo, C., Okorondu J., Acholonu C., Ugochukwu, C. (2023). A Model of Sustainability Education and Partnership to achieve SDGS in Sub-Saharan Africa. Journal of Sustainability Education. Vol. 28, March 2023. http://www.susted.org/

 

 

   CHAPTER IN RESEARCHED BOOKS

   Anyanwu, J.C. 2011: Drainage Basins and Rivers; in Essentials of Geography and Meteorology (Ed, Ernest Obienusi, Bernard Osuiwu and Nwabueze Igu). Allied MP publishers, pg. 71-95.

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