B. Objective

To help build a formidable department capable of achieving institutional goals through innovations and an enduring work legacy while seeking self-development, advancement, and attaining professional distinction.

C. Academic Qualifications with Dates

2019 – Date: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka — Ph.D in Polymer Engineering (In View)

2015 – 2017: Federal University of Technology, Owerri — M.Sc in Polymer Science and Engineering

2016: National Teachers’ Institute (NTI), Nigeria — Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

2007 – 2012: Federal University of Technology, Owerri — B.Eng in Polymer and Textile Engineering

2000 – 2007: St. Christopher’s Junior Seminary, Onitsha — West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination

1992 – 2000: Otumoye Primary School, Fegge, Onitsha — First School Leaving Certificate

D. Work Experience

August 2019 – Present: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka — Lecturer

October 2015 – December 2020: St. Christopher’s Junior Seminary, Onitsha — Mathematics and Further Mathematics Teacher

August 2014 – March 2015: Ngobros & Co. Nig. Ltd, Nnewichi, Nnewi — Production Officer (Babymate Diapers)

June – November 2011: Ulyses Nig. Ltd, Apapa, Lagos — Technician (Mould repairs, machine servicing, mechanical design)

October – December 2010: Elephant Chemical Industry Limited, Obosi — Industrial Attachment (Foam Production)

October – November 2009: Ezenwata Companies Limited, Onitsha — Industrial Attachment (Plastics)

F. Computer Skills

Computer literate with the ability to operate Microsoft packages such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

G. Personal Profile

With a drive for excellence, I possess strong interpersonal skills, honesty, and integrity. I have the ability to learn quickly and work collaboratively or independently with minimal supervision.

H. Research Papers

1. I. O. Arukalam, I. O. Madu, N. T. Ijomah, C. M. Ewulonu, G. N. Onyeagoro (2014), “Acid Corrosion Inhibition and Adsorption Behaviour of Ethyl Hydroxyethyl Cellulose on Mild Steel Corrosion”, Journal of Materials, 2014(1): 1–11.
2. Innocent O. Arukalam, Edith Y. Ishidi, Henry C. Obasi, Izuchukwu O. Madu, Obumneme E. Ezeani, Macauly M. Owen (2020), “Exploitation of Natural Gum Exudates as Green Fillers in Self-Healing Corrosion-Resistant Epoxy Coatings”, Journal of Polymer Research, 27(3): 1–12.
3. Innocent O. Arukalam, Ukeme J. Timothy, Izuchukwu O. Madu, Joseph O. Achor (2021), “Improving the Water Barrier and Anticorrosion Performances of Epoxy-Chitosan Coatings via Silane Modification”, Journal of Bio-and Tribo-Corrosion, 7(3): 1–.