Okechukwu Emmanuel Achukwu

@rgu.ac.uk

Senior Lecturer, Department of Polymer and Textile Engineering/Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University

Okechukwu Emmanuel Achukwu

EDUCATION

PhD Efficient Recycling of WEEE Thermoplastics for Secondary Applications (Current) 2023 – Present
School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom Research focus: Analysing fibre and compatibiliser effects on WEEE-derived thermoplastic recycling

PhD Fibre Science and Polymer Technology March 2023
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

MSc Textile Science and Technology May 2014
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

BSc Textile Science and Technology February 2010
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Materials Science, Polymers and Plastics, Mechanics of Materials, Materials Chemistry
22

Scopus Publications

680

Scholar Citations

16

Scholar h-index

24

Scholar i10-index

Scopus Publications

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Sustainable Hybrid Composite Ceiling Tiles from Waste LDPE Reinforced with Sida acuta Fibers and Recycled Paper Pulp Nanofillers: Mechanical, Thermal and Microstructural …
    AA Aliu, M Isah, MM Owen, DS Ametefe, D John, EO Achukwu, ...
    Results in Engineering, 110302 , 2026
    2026
  • Characterization of Resin‐Infused Nonwoven Natural Fiber‐Reinforced Epoxy Composites for Renewable Energy Structural Applications: Comparative Experimental and Finite Element …
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, S Shuib, NBM Din
    Polymer Composites 46 (18), 16665-16687 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 5
  • Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries
    EA Orisadare, OE Achukwu, AA Ogunyemi, DO Adedeji, IJ Diyaolu, ...
    Circular Economy and Sustainability 5 (4), 2775-2827 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 38
  • Performance characterization of VARI-processed plain-woven glass/jute hybrid epoxy composites for renewable energy infrastructures: Experimental–numerical synergy
    MM Owen, LS Wong, NBM Din, EO Achukwu, S Shuib
    Journal of Materials Research and Technology , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Comparative evaluation of the performance properties of resin-infused plain-woven jute reinforced thermoset composites for energy infrastructure: Experimental analysis, finite …
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, DS Ametefe, S Shuib
    Results in Engineering 26, 105620 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 6
  • Dynamic Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of Epoxy Coatings Enhanced with MXene and Diverse Nano-Fillers
    MS Saharudin, NA Che Nasir, AA Janjua, AE Okechukwu, NH Faisal, ...
    Solid State Phenomena 370, 25-32 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 1
  • Extraction and analysis of kenaf cellulose nanoparticles using improved chemo-mechanical methods
    D Daniel, OB Samuel, EO Achukwu, S Gadimoh, J Michael, BM Dauda, ...
    Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part N: Journal of … , 2025
    2025
  • Digitalisation and Green Strategies: A Systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries. Circular Economy and Sustainability
    EA Orisadare, OE Achukwu, AA Ogunyemi, DO Adedeji, IJ Diyaolu, ...
    doi. org/1 0 1 (0), 0 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 10
  • Enhancing Epoxy Polymer Composites with MXene Nanosheets for Improved Thermal Performance
    AA Janjua, MS Saharudin, AE Okechukwu, M Younas, NH Faisal
    Journal of Nano Research 87, 101-109 , 2025
    2025
  • Finite Element Analysis of Stress Distribution in Alkali-Peroxide Treated Epoxy Composites with Various Woven Cotton Structures
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, S Shuib, HM Akil
    Journal of natural fibers 21 (1), 2434657 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 9
  • Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, MS Saharudin, HM Akil
    Construction and Building Materials 442, 137659 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 23
  • Composites techniques optimization and finite element analysis of kenaf fiber reinforced epoxy nonwoven composite structures for renewable energy infrastructure
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, MN Nazeri, S Shuib
    Journal of Industrial Textiles 54, 15280837241283963 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11
  • Mechanical and morphological characterizations of epoxy composites reinforced with surface modified woven cotton structures using vacuum bagging technique
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, A Anjang Ab Rahman, AZ Romli, MR Ahmad, ...
    The Journal of the Textile Institute 115 (9), 1606-1620 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Mechanical and thermal characterization of resin-infused cotton fabric/epoxy composites: influence of woven construction parameters and surface treatments
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, SB Shuib
    Journal of Industrial Textiles 54, 15280837241267817 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • Recycling effects on the bending, rheological, and structural properties of glass fiber-reinforced isotactic polypropylene composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, A Danladi, BM Dauda, AZ Romli, SB Shuib, ...
    Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 43 (9-10), 532-546 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Recent advances on improving the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf fibers/engineering thermoplastic composites using novel coating techniques: A review
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, H Md Akil
    Composite Interfaces 30 (8), 849-875 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 55
  • Improved Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Kenaf Fiber/ABS Polymer Composites via Resin Coating Treatment.
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, MH Ramlee, AH Abdullah, S Shuib, ...
    Pertanika Journal of Science & Technology 31 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 11
  • Thermal and mechanical characterization of composite materials from industrial plastic wastes and recycled nylon fibers for floor paving tiles application
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, AHB Abdullah, MH Ramlee, SB Shuib
    Waste management 166, 25-34 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 51
  • Effects of high‐temperature optimization and resin coating treatment on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of natural kenaf fiber‐filled engineering plastic …
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, SB Shuib, ZR Ahmad, AH Abdullah, US Ishiaku
    Polymer Composites, 1-18 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 38
  • Effect of reprocessing on the service life properties of glass fiber-reinforced in-house polypropylene waste composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, SB Shuib, A Umar, AO Abdulmalik, A Danladi, ...
    Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science 9 (1), 2195317 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Recent advances on improving the mechanical and thermal properties of kenaf fibers/engineering thermoplastic composites using novel coating techniques: A review
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, H Md Akil
    Composite Interfaces 30 (8), 849-875 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 55
  • Thermal and mechanical characterization of composite materials from industrial plastic wastes and recycled nylon fibers for floor paving tiles application
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, AHB Abdullah, MH Ramlee, SB Shuib
    Waste management 166, 25-34 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 51
  • Characterization of recycled and virgin polyethylene terephthalate composites reinforced with modified kenaf fibers for automotive application
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, AM Hazizan, AZ Romli, US Ishiaku
    Polymer Composites 43 (11), 7724-7738 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 47
  • Digitalisation and green strategies: a systematic review of the textile, apparel and fashion industries
    EA Orisadare, OE Achukwu, AA Ogunyemi, DO Adedeji, IJ Diyaolu, ...
    Circular Economy and Sustainability 5 (4), 2775-2827 , 2025
    2025
    Citations: 38
  • Effects of high‐temperature optimization and resin coating treatment on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of natural kenaf fiber‐filled engineering plastic …
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, SB Shuib, ZR Ahmad, AH Abdullah, US Ishiaku
    Polymer Composites, 1-18 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 38
  • Mechanical properties of sisal fibre-reinforced epoxy composites-effect of alkali concentrations
    MM Owen, CO Ogunleye, EO Achukwu
    Adv Polym Sci Technol 5 (3), 26-31 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 31
  • Physical and mechanical properties of flamboyant (Delonix Regia) pod filled polyester composites
    EO Achukwu, JO Odey, MM Owen, N Lawal, GA Oyilagu, AI Adamu
    Heliyon 8 (1) , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 30
  • Effect of epoxy concentrations on thermo-mechanical properties of kenaf fiber–recycled poly (ethylene terephthalate) composites
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, HM Akil, AZ Romli, MS Zainol Abidin, ...
    Journal of Industrial Textiles 52, 15280837221127441 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 29
  • Mechanical properties of plied cotton fabric-coated unsaturated polyester composites: effects of alkali treatments
    EO Achukwu, BM Dauda, US Ishiaku
    International Journal of Composite Materials 5 (4), 71-78 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 28
  • Effect of glass fiber loading and reprocessing cycles on the mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of isotactic polypropylene composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, A Danladi, BM Dauda, AZ Romli, US Ishiaku, ...
    Journal of Applied Polymer Science 140 (10), e53588 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 27
  • Effect of reprocessing on the service life properties of glass fiber-reinforced in-house polypropylene waste composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, SB Shuib, A Umar, AO Abdulmalik, A Danladi, ...
    Advanced Manufacturing: Polymer & Composites Science 9 (1), 2195317 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 26
  • Enhanced mechanical, thermal, and morphological properties of waste PET plastics reinforced with coated biodegradable kenaf fibers for infrastructure applications
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, MS Saharudin, HM Akil
    Construction and Building Materials 442, 137659 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 23
  • Preparation and mechanical characterizations of water hyacinth fiber based thermoset epoxy composite
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, H Md Akil
    Journal of Natural Fibers 19 (16), 13970-13984 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 23
  • Effect of varying processing temperatures on the mechanical and microstructural properties of kenaf fibre-ABS composites for moderate temperature applications
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, IO Arukalam, AZ Romli
    Polymers from Renewable Resources 13 (3), 154-169 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 19
  • Effects of fabric pattern on the mechanical properties of cotton fabric/unsaturated polyester composites
    E Achukwu, B Dauda, U Ishiaku
    British Journal of Applied Science & Technology 11 (4), 1-11 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 19
  • Mechanical and morphological characterizations of epoxy composites reinforced with surface modified woven cotton structures using vacuum bagging technique
    MM Owen, EO Achukwu, A Anjang Ab Rahman, AZ Romli, MR Ahmad, ...
    The Journal of the Textile Institute 115 (9), 1606-1620 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 16
  • Fabrication of Palm Kernel Shell Epoxy Composites and Study of Their Mechanical Properties
    MIU E. O. Achukwu, A. M. Barnabas, A. Mamman
    Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering 6 (1), 32-38 , 2015
    2015
    Citations: 16
  • Mechanical and thermal characterization of resin-infused cotton fabric/epoxy composites: influence of woven construction parameters and surface treatments
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, SB Shuib
    Journal of Industrial Textiles 54, 15280837241267817 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 13
  • Recycling effects on the bending, rheological, and structural properties of glass fiber-reinforced isotactic polypropylene composites
    EO Achukwu, MM Owen, A Danladi, BM Dauda, AZ Romli, SB Shuib, ...
    Journal of Reinforced Plastics and Composites 43 (9-10), 532-546 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 12
  • Composites techniques optimization and finite element analysis of kenaf fiber reinforced epoxy nonwoven composite structures for renewable energy infrastructure
    MM Owen, LS Wong, EO Achukwu, AZ Romli, MN Nazeri, S Shuib
    Journal of Industrial Textiles 54, 15280837241283963 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 11