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Dr. Okolotu, G.I. (PhD, M.Eng., M.NSE, B.Eng., Re-Coren)

Profile

Head of Department (Agricultural Engineering). I traveled various countries and now home practicing my engineering profession. I've Traversed through various areas of Agricultural Engineering with the privilege of contribution to knowledge through scientific research (over 30 well indexed journal paper publications including Scopus, Thomson Reuters publon and Elsevier SSRN with upto 75% as single or lead author), teaching, and community development services single and co - pioneered.

Publications

  1. Okolotu G.I., Oghenejabor O.D., Olaye M., & Udom E.A (6/2025) QUANTUM MEASUREMENT AND DOCUMENTATION OF RAINFALL FOR ENGINEERING METEOROLOGY IN RELATION TO FLOODING INCIDENCE IN OZORO NIGERIA, SADI International Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology (SIJSET), https://sadijournals.org/index.php/SIJSET/article/view/1039, 12(2), 1-12

  2. Ozioko Fabian Chidiebere, Okolotu Godspower Ikechukwu, Wisdom Chukwuemeke Ulakpa And Shankar Karuppannan (2025) APPLICATION OF MONOD EQUATION AND FIRST - ORDER RATE KINETICS FOR THE CALCULATION OF CRUDE OIL CONCENTRATION ALONG DEPTHS OF STAGNANT FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER MEDIA, International Journal of Chemical Engineering, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1155/ijce/7780310, 2025 (1), 1 - 16

  3. G.I Okolotu, L.E Emakpor, O.M Akwenuke, E.A Udom (2025) EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LIQUID FERTILIZER PRODUCED FROM BANANA PEELS ON SOIL NOURISHMENT OF A PHOSPHATE-DEFICIENT CORN LEAVE, International Research Journal in Applied Sciences and Engineering, https://americaserial.com/Journals/index.php/irjase/article/view/1158, 13 (1), 1 - 11

  4. Sylvester Chukwutem Onwusa, Edirin Benjamine Umurhurhur, Abraham Mathins Afabor, Godspower Ikechukwu Okolotu, Jones Uchechukwu Ekwemuka (2025) Leveraging Machine Learning and Data Analytics for Predictive Maintenance of Catalytic Converters for Optimal Emission Reduction Performances, UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/ujeas/article/download/5725/4754, 4(2), 2062-2085

  5. O.I. Akpokodje, M.O. Akwenuke, A.E. Essaghah, H. Uguru Okolotu, G. I. (2025) INVESTIGATION OF THE GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES AND CHEMICAL OXIDE COMPOSITION OF SUB-SOIL AT DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO, FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT, NIPES - Journal of Science and Technology Research, https://doi.org/10.37933/nipes/7.1.2025.8, 7(1), 99-108

  6. Eze Ukamaka J Ndubuisis, Paul Darlington Ibemezie, Daniel Ikechukwu Egu, Okolotu G.I. (2025) LEVERAGING MACHINE LEARNING TO OPTIMIZE PRODUCTION PROCESSES AND CAPACITY IN THE BREWERY INDUSTRY, Academic Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, https://topjournals.org/index.php/AJSET/index, 10(1), 1-19

  7. Sarah Alharthi, Hilary Uguru, Nashi K Alqahtani, Moses Onoziogie Akwenuke, Godspower I Okolotu, Rokayya Sami, Roqayah H Kadi, Woroud A Alsanei, Sameer H Qari (2025) A case study on the influence of soil amendment on ginger oil’s physicochemical properties, mineral contents, microbial load, and HPLC determination of its vitamin level, Open Chemistry, https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/chem-2025-0148/html, 23(1), 1-19

  8. PU Onochie, DO Ekanem, F Onoroh, SO Osigbemeh, H Owamah, H Orugba, SC Ikpeseni, GI Okolotu, S Oyebisi, CC Kwasi-Effah (2025) Palm Kernel Shell and Coconut Shell Pellets Cofiring: Effect of Optimization Ratio on the Combustion Emission CO2 and SO2, NIPES-Journal of Science and Technology Research, https://journals.nipes.org/index.php/njstr/article/download/1280/1074, 7(2), 85-104

  9. PN Onwuachi-Iheagwara, JI Kperegbeyi, U Ekanem, R Nwadiolu, GI Okolotu, TA Balogun, TF Adepoju, JS Oboreh (2025) Bio-adsorbent of Jatropha curcus oil in sugar cane bagasse ash for the synthesis of biodiesel catalyzed by calcined Sartaj maize stalk powder (CSMSP), Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666016424002731, 10, 100879-100896

  10. OM Akwenuke, CO Okwelum, TA Balogun, R Nwadiolu, GI Okolotu, IE Chukwuma, TF Adepoju, AE Essaghah, AF Ibimilua, A Taiga (2025) Biodiesel production from agricultural biomass wastes: Duroc breed fat oil, Citrillus lanatus rind, and Sorghum Bagasse, MethodsX, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215016124003996, 13, 102948-102972

  11. Okolotu G.I (2024) Shear Stress Impact on Coastal Water Defense Structures in Asaba River Niger Waterways, Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology ISSN: 1001-4055 (Scopus), https://www.propulsiontechjournal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/7718, 45 (3), 3186 - 3196

  12. Okolotu G.I., et al. (2024) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITES ALONG RIVER NIGER WATERWAYS FOR AQUATIC POLLUTION OF THE ECOSYSTEM, Elsevier Mendeley Datasets, https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/yyvkwyrmcn/1, (Scopus), 1 - 9

  13. Okolotu G. I., Adaigho D.O., Akwenuke O.M., Oluka S. I., Udom E.A., and Uguru H. (2024) Proximate Analysis Of Processed Cashew Nut (anacardium Occidental l.) An Agricultural Processed Food Produce, International Journal Of Engineering And Environmental Sciences, https://airjournal.org/ijees/journal_article/proximate-analysis-of-processed-cashew-nut-anacardium-occidentale-l-an-agricultural-processed-food-produce/, Volume 7; Issue 1, 1 - 10

  14. Okolotu G. I., Akpoghelie P.O., Akwenuke O.M., Okoronkwo K.A., Adaigho D.O., Ogbodhu C.U., Owheruo J.O., Uguru H., and Nyorere O. (2024) Nutrient Compositional Characteristics Of Coconut Kernel, Palm Kernel, Cocoa Seed, Bitter Kola, Breadfruit And African Yam Bean, American Journal Of Applied Sciences And Engineering, https://air journal.org/ajase, Volume 5; Issue 1, 1 - 9

  15. Okolotu G.I., Akpenyi - Aboh O.N., Okareme F., Emumejaye E.P., Nwanze N.E., Apke A.S., And Ewhrudjakpor C.E (2024) Engineering Of The Battery Cage For Poultry Production, European Journal Of Engineering And Environmental Sciences, https://ejees.deqepub.org, Volume 6; Issue 2, 1 - 10

  16. Okolotu G. I., Nwadiolu R., Akwenuke O.M., Adaigho D.O., And Udom E.A. (2024) Measurement And Computation Of Sea Level Depth For The Evaluation Of The Effect Of Global Water Rising, Journal Of Data Acquisition And Processing (www.scopus.com/sourceid/20763), https://www.sjcjycl.cn/article/view-2024/1108.php, Volume 38; Issue 1, 1 - 12

  17. Oghenerukewve P.O., Asibeluo U.N., Odoh F.E., Okolotu G.I., And Uguru H. (2024) Determination Of The Impact Of Essential Oil On The Oxidation Stability And Electrical Properties Of Biodiesel, Irish International Journal Of Engineering And Applied Sciences, https://aspjournals.org/Journals/index.php/iijeas, Volume 8; Issue 2, 1 - 12

  18. Okolotu G.I (2024) Fabrication Of Biogas Digester And Production Of Fuel From Animal Droppings Using High - Density Polyethylene And Polyvinyl Chloride, Academic Journal Of Science, Engineering And Technology (Elsevier SSRN), http://topjournals.org/index.php/AJSET/article/view/910, Volume 9; Issue 2, 15 - 27

  19. Godspower Ikechukwu Okolotu, Chidiebere Fabian Ozioko, Okiemute Dickson Ofuyekpone, Ike Oluka (2024) SOIL CHARACTERIZATION FOR TEXTURE AND MOISTURE PROPERTIES AT SPATIAL DATA RANGE FOR POTENTIAL IMPACT ON FLOODING IN OZORO NIGERIA, Elsevier Mendeley Datasets , https://data.mendeley.com/datasets/ph9fx5bj9n/1, 1, 1-14

  20. Ozioko Fabian Chidiebere, Okolotu Godspower Ikechukwu, Wisdom Chukwuemeke Ulakpa & Ruth Oghenerukevwe Ulakpa (2024) EXAMINATION OF TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBON DEGRADATION IN A POLLUTED STAGNANT SALT AND FRESH WATER MEDIA, Chemical Engineering Journal Storage, https://ojs.unimal.ac.id/index.php/cejs/article/view/19624/pdf, 4 (6), 880 - 902

  21. CO Okwelum, R Nwadiolu, GI Okolotu, TA Balogun, TF Adepoju, JS Oboreh, SC Chiemeke, JC Oboreh, AE Essaghah, AF Ibimilua, A Taiga, OA Efih (2024) Biodiesel synthesis from low cost biomass wastes and its cost assessment inducing process optimization, Materials for Renewable and Sustainable Energy, https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40243-024-00274-7, 13(3), 421-433

  22. Osung, E.E., Okolotu G.I., Hanson, I.W. (2024) Evaluation of the Impact of Energy Efficiency Design Index on Shipping Indicators to Improve Fuel Efficiency, Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, ISSN: 2394-2630, https://jsaer.com/download/vol-11-iss-4-2024/JSAER2024-11-4-249-256.pdf, 11 (4), 249 - 256

  23. Akpomrere, O. R., Asibeluo, U. N., Akwenuke O. M., Okolotu G. I., & Uguru, H (2024) Spatial Distribution of Physicochemical and Electrical Properties in Soils around Abandon illegal Refineries Sites, American Journal of Applied Sciences and Engineering ISSN 2766-7596, https://zenodo.org/records/11003471, 5 (1), 18 - 26

  24. Okolotu G.I., And Ogbu Mary Nnena C. (2024) ENHANCEMENT OF PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF TOMATO YIELDS IN GREENHOUSE USING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROLLER, SADI International journal of Science, Engineering and Technology ISSN: 2837-1941, https://sadijournals.org/index.php/SIJSET/article/view/822, 11 (3), 1 -9

  25. Tachere O.Z., Akpomrere O.R., Judah H.O., Okolotu G.I., and Uguru H (2024) The Impact of Soak Away Pit Leachate on the Spatial Distribution of the Groundwater Quality, Journal of Science and Technology Research ISSN-2682-5821, https://journals.nipes.org/index.php/njstr/article/view/897/811, 6 (1), 245 - 252

  26. Ogbu Mary Nnenna C., and Okolotu G.I (2024) IMPROVING ELECTRIC POWER AVAILABILITY IN POULTRY FARMS USING INTELLIGENT STANDALONE HYBRID RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM, Top Academic Journal of Engineering and Mathematics, https://topjournals.org/index.php/TAJEM/article/view/917, 9 (4), 1 - 13

  27. Okolotu G.I., Emumejaye E.P, Okareme F., Oluka S.I., Okeke C.G., Eje B.E., Eze P.C., and Ewhrudjakpor C. E. (2024) INVESTIGATION OF TEXTURAL CHANGES IN FOUR VARIETIES OF HYBRID TOMATO CULTIVAR FRUITS USING THE WARNER BRATZLER SHEAR FORCE TECHNIQUE, Irish International Journal Of Engineering And Scientific Studies. https://aspjournals.org/Journals/index.php/iijess/article/view/732/799 Elsevier Mendaley Page link below, https://data.mendeley.com/preview/dbdr5bv7js?a=2e185d80-81b1-4c3d-8ec5-326311aa0941 , Volume 7, Issue 4, 17 - 25

  28. Udom E.A., Okolotu G.I., and Akwenuke O.M (2023) Assessment Of Alluvium Aquifers For Subsurface Hydro Resource Characteristics In Akwa Ibom State Of Nigeria, Irish international Journal Of Engineering And Applied Sciences, https://aspjournals.org/Journals/index.php/iijeas/article/view/498, Volume 7; Issue 11, 1 - 11

  29. Okolotu G.I., Udom E.A., and Akwenuke O.M (2023) Investigation Of Seasonal Properties Of Underground Water Within The Saturated Zone In Ogwashi Geological Formation, Advance Journal Of Current Research https://aspjournals.org/Journals/index.php/ajcr/article/view/539, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376955095_INVESTIGATION_OF_SEASONAL_PROPERTIES_OF_UNDERGROUND_WATER_WITHIN_THE_SATURATED_ZONE_IN_OGWASHI_GEOLOGICAL_FORMATION, Volume 8; Issue 12, 42 - 5

  30. Akwenuke O.M., Okolotu G. I., and Udom E.A (2023) Physiochemical Analysis Of Aqueous Underground Reservoir In Benin Geological Formation For Hydro Evaluation And Treatment, Irish International Journal Of Engineering And Applied Sciences, https://aspjournals.org/Journals/index.php/iijeas/article/view/548, Volume 7; Issue 11, 26 - 38

  31. Okolotu G.I and Oluka S. I (2022) Rain Natural Canopy Interception Measurement And Computations, European Journal Of Engineering And Environmental Sciences, http://ejees.deqepub.org, Volume 6; Issue 2, 1 - 10

  32. Okolotu G.I and Oluka S. I (2022) Investigation And Quantification Of Engine Boat Generated Water Turbulence Effects On Farm Shoreline Erosion, Irish International Journal Of Engineering And Scientific Studies, http://aspjournals.org/journals/index.php/iijess, Volume 5; Issue 6, 1 - 33

  33. Okolotu G.I., and Oluka S.I. (2021) Investigation Of The Correlation Of Turbulent Waves From Engine Boats Movement And Shoreline Erosion, American Journal Of Applied Sciences And Engineering, www.cord.online/IRJASET, volume 2; Issue 5, 32 - 44

  34. Okolotu G.I., and Oluka S.I (2021) Shore Reclamation For Agricultural Use, A Combat To Shoreline Erosion, Advance Journal Of Sciences, Engineering And Technology, http://iiasdpub.co.uk/ajset/, Volume 6; Issue 5, 14 - 24

  35. Okolotu G.I., and Oluka S. I (2021) Determination OfThe Impacts Of Wave Attributes On Coastline Erosion, International Research Journal Of Applied Sciences, Engineering And Technology, www.cord.online/IRJASET, Volume 7; Issue 5, 1 - 18

  36. Okolotu G.I., and Oluka S. I (2021) Evaluation Of Engine Boats Speed Range, Distance Range, And Class Influence On Bank Erosion, International Journal Of Emerging Trends In Engineering And Development, www.republication.com/ijeted/ijeted_index.htm, Volume 4; Issue 11, 1 - 19

  37. Okolotu G.I., Oluka S.I., and Eje B.A. (2019) Instrumentation Of The Rain Gauge For Rainfall Measurement, American Journal Of Engineering Research, www.ajer.org, Volume 7; Issue 10, 219 - 230

  38. Okolotu G.I., Oluka S.I., and Eze P.C. (2017) Determination of Erosivity of Enugu State, International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and biotechnology, http://DX.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/2.1.11, Volume 2; Issue 1, 72 - 81

  39. Okolotu G.I., Eze P.C., and Eze C.N. (2017) Determination of Slope Of Enugu For Erosion Models, International Journal of Environment, Agriculture and Biotechnology, http://dx.doi.org/10.22161/ijeab/2.4.85, 2(4), 2243 - 2249