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Dr. Henry Chibudike

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Dr. Henry Chibudike

B.Sc. Pure/Industrial Chemistry (1995/1996), University of Nigeria, Nsukka · PGD Chemical Engineering (2006), University of Lagos, Akoka · M.Sc. Process Engineering (2008), University of Lagos, Akoka · PhD Environmental Chemistry (2019), Iowa University (I.U.B.)

Dr. Henry Chibudike's research exploits include the determination of the pulping potentials of seven Nigerian Savanah timbers and the assessment of the pulping potentials of twenty-one Nigeria cultivated agro-based fibers and their suitability for the production of various grades of pulp, paper, and ceiling boards. In this role, he has shown initiative and made a tangible impact, including developing different formulations for converting agro-wastes to fire-proof ceiling boards. Following industrial visits, two ceiling-board manufacturing industries in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria are beneficiaries of his formulations.

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Dr. Chibudike has epitomized the type of researcher who is not necessarily the celebrity, soloist, or front man, but who, through utter determination and unabashed environmental concern, proposed and faced the challenges of changing the principles of pulping operation in the Pulp and Paper Laboratory, FIIRO.

He strengthened the fabric of these aspects of research through innovative contributions and pioneering work to develop eco-friendly principles and technology for converting woody and non-woody ligno-cellulosic biomass to pulp and paper, addressing environmental concerns associated with pulp and paper production. He has conducted research on the production of white paper and its interaction with modern paper machines, and on the formability and extensibility of furnished paper from an admixture of agro-waste fiber for the production of 3D-paper for biodegradable packaging products and cutlery.

Credentials

Professional Certifications

Project Development, Design and Management

Proposal Writing, Project Management and Skill Acquisition using Computer Software

Certificate of Competency: Introduction to Automation, Basic Instrumentation, Sensor Technology, Electro Pneumatics, Electronic Troubleshooting, Process and Control System, Programming of PLC, Fundamentals of Drivers and Servos

Research Output

68 International Scientific Publications

He has over sixty-eight (68) international scientific research publications in learned journals and seven international conference papers, including:

  1. Chibudike H.O. and Udohitinah J.S. (2009). "Local Sourcing of Non-wood Pulp Plant for Paper-making". J. Chem. Soc. Nigeria, Vol.34, No. 1, pp169-172.
  2. Chibudike H.O. and Udohitinah J.S. (2009). "Evaluation of Pulp and Paper-making Potentials of Cereal Straws (agro-wastes)". Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 14, No. 4, December 2009.
  3. Chibudike H.O. and Udohitinah J.S. (2009). "Determination of Pulp, Paper and Board-making Potentials of Rhizophora Racemose (Red Mangrove)". Journal of Chemical Society Nigeria, Vol. 34, No. 1, pp179-183.
  4. Chibudike H.O., Udohitinah J.S., Adeyoju O.A., Hassan M.T., Kayode O.F., Mgbachiuzo E. and Ojo B.I. (2011). "Studies of Fibre Characteristics and Paper-making Potentials of Adansonia Digitata Linn.". NJERD, Vol. 10, No. 1.
  5. Chibudike H.O., Mgbachiuzo E., Adeyoju O.A., Kayode O.F., Arowolo A.B., Ojo B.I., Tojola O.B., Asieba G.O., Orekoya E.O. (2011). "Studies of Fibre Characteristics and Paper-making Potentials of Agricultural Wastes". NJEM, Vol. 12, No. 1.
  6. Chibudike H.O., Igwe C.C., Mgbachiuzo E., Chibudike E.C., and Adeyoju O.A. (2018). "Influence of Furnish Characteristics on Strength Properties of Date Fiber Ceiling Boards". International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 9, Issue 10.
  7. Chibudike H.O., Igwe C.C., Mgbachiuzo E., Chibudike E.C., and Adeyoju O.A. (2018). "Influence of Chemical Properties, Fiber Morphology and Biometry of Ten Nigeria Cultivated Agro-based Fibers on Properties of Paper-pulp". Proceedings of Researchfora International Conference, Cape Town, South Africa.
  8. Chibudike H.O., Mgbachiuzo E., Ndukwe N.A., Obi N.I., Adeyoju O.A., and Chibudike E.C. (2020). "A Study on MEA-Pulping of Ten Nigerian Cultivated Agro-based Fiber for the Production of Pulp Stock Paper". IEEE-SEM, Volume 8, Issue 11.
  9. Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Chibudike E.C., Adeyoju O.A. and Obi N.I. (2021). "Optimization of Pulp Yield for Catalyzed-MEA Conversion of Agro-wastes to Paper-pulp". International Journal of Science Academic Research, Vol. 02, Issue 07, pp.1818-1823.
  10. Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Chibudike E.C., Obi N.I. and Adeyoju O.A. (2021). "Comparative Assessment of the Pulping Potentials of Soda and MEA Processes for the Development of Paper-pulp from Sugarcane Bagasse". World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 12(01), 230–242.
  11. Chibudike O.H., Ezeanyanaso S.C., Odega N.E., Ndukwe A.N., Chibudike E.C., and Adeyoju O.A. (2022). "Proton Generating NAEM-catalyzed Organo-solv Pulping of Seven Nigeria Savanah Timbers: A Potential Replacement for the Kraft Process". International Journal of Chemical Science, Vol. 6, Issue 1, pp. 22-29.
  12. Chibudike H.O., Odega N.E., Chibudike E.C., Adeyoju O.A., Obi N.I. (2021). "Catalyzed-Mea Conversion of Agro-biomass to Paper-pulp: Influence of Pulping Additives and Synergy Effect on Pulp Screened Yield". World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 12(02), 392–400.
  13. Chibudike H.O., Mgbachiuzo E., Ndukwe N.A., Obi N.I., Adeyoju O.A. and Chibudike E.C. (2021). "Soda-AQ Pulping of Woody Petioles of Oil Palm Fronds (Elaeis Guineensis): Determination of Paper-making Potentials and Optimum Pulping Conditions". IJAEM, Volume 3, Issue 5, pp: 01-12.
  14. Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Chibudike E.C., Adeyoju O.A. and Obi N.I. (2021). "MEA-conversion of Agro-wastes to Paper-pulp: Optimization of Pulping Conditions". World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 11(02), 337–349.
  15. Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Chibudike E.C., Adeyoju O.A. and Obi N.I. (2021). "Production of Writing and Printing Papers from Woody Petioles of Oil Palm Fronds (Elaeis guineensis): Determination of Optimum Pulping Conditions using Soda-AQ Process". International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 10(9): 24–34.
  16. Chibudike H.O., Igwe C.C., Mgbachiuzo E., Chibudike E.C. and Adeyoju O.A. "Production of Fire-Resistant Ceiling Board from Agro-Based Fiber". International Journal of Recent Innovations in Academic Research, Vol. 3, Issue 1, pp. 86-98.
  17. Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Obi N.I., Adeyoju O.A., and Chibudike E.C. (2020). "MEA-pulping of Sugarcane Bagasse: Effect of Fiber Morphology and Beating Treatment on Properties of Furnished Paper". American Journal of Innovative Research and Applied Sciences.
  18. Chibudike O.H., Ezeanyanaso S.C., Ndukwe A.N., Chibudike E.C., and Adeyoju O.A. (2022). "Comparative Assessment of the Chemical Properties of Seven Nigerian Cultivated Agro-based Fibers and their Potentials for Production of Paper-pulp". International Journal of Applied Research and Technology, 11(04): 11–27.
  19. Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Lawal A.K., Chibudike E.C., Adeyoju O.A. (2021). "Optimization of Process Condition for Laboratory Scale Enzymatic Conversion of Cassava Starch to Glucose Syrup". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Vol. 6, Issue 4, pp. 51-58.
  20. Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Obi N.I., Adeyoju O.A., and Chibudike E.C. (2020). "Soda Pulping Experiments and Yield Optimization on Bamboo Fiber for Pulp and Paper Production". Global Scientific Journal, Volume 8, Issue 11.
  21. Chibudike H.O., Mgbachiuzo E., Ndukwe N.A., Obi N.I., Adeyoju O.A., and Chibudike E.C. (2021). "Monoethanolamine Pulping Of EFB (Agro-Biomass): Effect of Operational Variables on Pulp Screen Yield". IJRIAS, Volume VI, Issue I.
  22. Chibudike H.O., Mgbachiuzo E., Ndukwe N.A., Obi N.I., Adeyoju O.A., and Chibudike E.C. (2021). "Fiber Studies and Pulping Experiments on Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) of Oil Palm (Elaeis Guineensis) Using Soda-AQ Process". International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 12, Issue 1.
  23. Chibudike E.C., Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Obi N.I., Adeyoju O.A. (2021). "Optimizing Web-Based Information Dissemination: Innovations of Research Institutions' For Entrepreneurs in Nigeria". IJAEM, Volume 3, Issue 3, pp: 25-31.
  24. Adeyoju O.A., Chibudike H.O., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Chibudike E.C. (2021). "Nutritional Composition and Functional Properties of Flour and Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS & BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L. Walp)". HSOA Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 7: 123.
  25. Chibudike H.O., Ndukwe N.A., Chibudike E.C., Adeyoju O.A., and Obi N.I. "Optimization of Pulp Yield for Catalyzed-MEA Conversion of Agro-wastes to Paper-pulp". International Journal of Science Academic Research, Vol. 02, Issue 07, pp.1818-1823.
  26. Chibudike E.C., Haruna A., Chibudike H.O., Ngige O.C., Adeyoju O.A., and Obi N.I. "Machine Learning - A New Trend in Web User Behavior Analysis". International Journal of Computer Applications, Volume 183 – No.5.
  27. Adeyoju O.A., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Chibudike H.O. and Chibudike E.C. (2021) "Amino Acid Composition (AA) and SDS-PAGE Electrophoresis of Flour & Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS & BS) of Nigeria Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". European Journal of Biotechnology and Bioscience, Volume 9, Issue 3, pp. 75-81.
  28. Adeyoju O.A., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Chibudike H.O. and Chibudike E.C. (2021). "Effect of Germination on the Bulk Density of Flours and Protein Isolates from Solojo Cowpea". International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, Volume 6, Issue 3, pp. 78-83.
  29. Adeyoju O.A., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Chibudike H.O. and Chibudike E.C. (2021) "Influence of Germination and Morphological Properties on Microscopic Characteristics of Protein Isolates from Two Solojo Cowpea Varieties in Nigeria". IOSR-JESTFT, Volume 15, Issue 9, pp. 60-67.
  30. Adeyoju O.A., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Chibudike H.O. and Chibudike E.C. (2021) "Effect of Ionic Strength on Emulsion Activity (EA) of Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS & BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". European Journal of Food Science and Technology, Vol.9, No.2, pp.22-36.
  31. Adeyoju O.A., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Chibudike H.O. and Chibudike E.C. (2021) "Physico-Functional Characterization of Flour and Protein Isolates from Nigeria Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". Asian Food Science Journal, 20(9): 131-148.
  32. Adeyoju O.A., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Chibudike H.O. and Chibudike E.C. (2021). "Physicochemical and Functional Properties of Flour and Protein Isolates from Two Solojo Cowpea Varieties in Nigeria". World Journal of Food Science and Technology, 5(2): 25-32.
  33. Anyakora A.N., Mudiare E., Chibudike H.O., Adeyoju O.A. (2011). "Investigation of Properties of Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber in the Strength and Fracture Performance of Boards". Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 7, 16-21.
  34. Adeyoju O.A., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Ndukwe N.A., Chibudike H.O. and Chibudike E.C. (2022). "Concentration Effect on Foaming and Stability of Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS & BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". HSOA Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 8: 133.
  35. Adeyoju O.A., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., Chibudike H.O. and Chibudike E.C. (2021) "Nutritional and Functional Properties of Flour and Protein Isolates from Germinated Solojo Cowpea". J Food Sci Nutr Res, 4(2): 161-174.
  36. Nicholas-Okpara V.A.N., Ubaka A.J., Adegboyega M.O., Utazi I.A., Chibudike C.E. and Chibudike H.O. (2021). "Advancements in Food Technology Using Artificial Intelligence-Deep Learning". Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 40(18): 1-9.
  37. Chibudike C.E., Peter C.M. and Chibudike H.O. "Some Contributions of ICT to the Research Findings of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria towards SMEs". Proceedings AIT 2017, 2nd International Conference on Applied Information Technology, pp. 135-139.
  38. Chibudike C.E., Chibudike H.O., Obi N.I. and Adeyoju O.A. (2020). "Some Contributions of ICT to the Research Findings of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria towards SMEs". The International Journal of Engineering and Science, Volume 9, Issue 12, Series II, pp. 21-27.
  39. Chibudike E.C., Haruna A., Chibudike H.O., Nicholas-okpara V.N., Obi N.I. and Adeyoju O.A. (2021) "The Impact of Corporate Website on Dissemination of Research Information Among Stakeholders in Nigeria". International Journal of Computer and Information Technology, Volume 10, Issue 3.
  40. Chibudike C.E., Ezeanyanaso C.S., Odega N.E., Chibudike H.O., Okpara V., Adeyoju O.A. and Abdu H. (2022). "Review on the Application of Machine Learning to Cancer Research". HSOA Advances in Industrial Biotechnology, 4:013.
  41. Ezeanyanaso C.S., Chibudike C.E., Chibudike H.O., Etchie T.O., Olayanju A. "Automation of Statistical Reports of Mycotoxins of Agricultural Products in Sub-Saharan Africa". J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, 8th ISFT-2020.
  42. Chibudike H.O., Anyakora A.N., Suleiman M.A.T., Adeyoju O.A., Arowolo A.B., Akubueze E.U., Etoamaihe M.A., Asieba G.O. and Samuel E.A. (2011). "Utilization of Bamboo in the Production of Ceiling Board". Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 16, No. I.
  43. Adeyoju A.A., Chibudike H.O., Oluwole B.O., Adebowale K.O., Chibudike C.E. (2023) "Effect of PH on Gelation Properties of Protein Flours and Isolate from Two Varieties (DAS & BS) Of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". J Plant Sci Curr Res, 7: 023.
  44. Adeyoju O.A., Chibudike H.O., Oluwole B.O., Adebowale K.O., Chibudike C.E. (2022) "Influence of Physico-functional Characteristics and Germination Effect on Gelation Property of Flour/Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS & BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". J Food Technol Food Chem, 4: 102.
  45. Adeyoju O.A., Chibudike H.O., Oluwole B.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I. and Chibudike C.E. (2023) "Effect of pH on Foaming Properties (FC and FS) of Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS & BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". Food Sci & Nutri Tech, 8(4): 000311.
  46. Adeyoju O.A., Chibudike H.O., Oluwole B.O., Adebowale K.O., Chibudike C.E. (2023) "Effect of Concentration on Gelation Property of Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS and BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". J Nutr Food Sci, 13:897.
  47. Adeyoju O.A., Chibudike H.O., Oluwole B.O., Adebowale K.O., Olu-Owolabi B.I., et al. (2023). "Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Studies on Temperature-Denatured Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS and BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea". J Clin Bio Med Adv, 2(4), 01-07.

Speaking & Presentations

International Conferences Attended

  1. Chibudike H.O., Igwe C.C., Mgbachiuzo E., Chibudike E.C., Adeyoju O.A. (2018), "Influence of Chemical Properties, Fiber Morphology and Biometry of Ten Nigeria Cultivated Agro-based Fibers on Properties of Paper-pulp". Proceedings of Researchfora International Conference, Cape Town, South Africa.
  2. Ezeanyanaso C.S., Chibudike C.E., Chibudike H.O., Etchie T.O. and Olayanju A. (2020), "Automation of Statistical Reports of Mycotoxins of Agricultural Products in Sub-Saharan Africa". Proceedings of the 8th International Symposium on Fusion of Science and Technology, J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, Faridabad, India. ISBN 978-93-5396-516-7, pp. 695-705.
  3. Chibudike C.E., Peter C.M. and Chibudike H.O. (2017), "Some Contributions of I.C.T. to the Research Findings of Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria towards SMEs". Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Information Technology (AIT), pp. 140-145.

In the Pipeline

Manuscripts Also Published

  1. Catalyzed-MEA Conversion of Agro-biomass (EFB) to Paper-pulp: Influence of Pulping Additives and their Synergy Effect on Pulp Screened Yield.
  2. Environmental Friendly Pulping of EFB (Agro-biomass) using MEA-process: Effect of Operational Variables on Pulp Screen Yield.
  3. Production of Writing and Printing Papers from Woody Petioles of Oil Palm Fronds (Elaeis Guineensis): Determination of Optimum Pulping Conditions using Soda-AQ Process.
  4. Comparative Assessment of the Pulping Potentials of Soda and MEA Processes for the Development of Paper-pulp from Sugarcane Bagasse.
  5. SEM Studies on the Structural Morphologies of Total Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS and BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea.
  6. Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Studies on Denaturation Temperature of Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS and BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea.
  7. Anti-nutritional Composition of Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS and BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea.
  8. Effect of pH on Emulsifying Activity of Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS and BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea.
  9. FT-IR Studies on the Influence of Germination on Compositional Differences between Protein Flour and Isolate Samples from Two Varieties (DAS and BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea.
  10. Experimental Studies on the Mineral Content of Solojo Flour and Protein Isolates from Two Varieties (DAS and BS) of Nigerian Cultivated Solojo Cowpea.

Memberships

Professional Affiliations

  • Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN)
  • Chartered Institute of Development & Strategic Studies (CIDMAS)
  • Institute of Chartered Chemist of Nigeria (ICCON)

Beyond the Lab

Team Leadership

An exemplified team leader — never saying no, always volunteering, and sharing his expertise for the benefit of others — Dr. Chibudike has continually promoted learning between students on industrial training across tertiary institutions in Nigeria and staff of the Federal Institute of Industrial Research, Oshodi (FIIRO), Lagos, Nigeria, through hosting seminars and exposing future professionals to the creative and technical realms of fiber research and technology.

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