Dr. Obumneme Onyeka Okwonna is a Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. He has over a decade of work experience with the NLNG Centre for Gas, Refining, and Petrochemical Engineering. He holds Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Chemical Engineering, complemented by several professional certifications. His research interests broadly encompass sustainable energy and environmental protection, with particular focus on energy production and storage, catalysis, process development, and environmental sustainability.

Dr. Okwonna has several academic and administrative experiences and is a Fellow of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Empowering the Teachers (ETT) Programme. His professional affiliations include the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP), USA, among others.

He is a result-oriented, dedicated, and passionate professional with expertise in process design, instrumentation, and oilfield chemical development. He is deeply committed to teaching, research, innovation, and professional development. Dr. Okwonna has facilitated consultancy engagements for several multinational organisations and serves as a resource person for various academic and professional institutions.

He has authored numerous research articles published in peer-reviewed and high-impact international journals and has presented research findings at several local and international conferences. His contributions to academia and professional practice have earned him numerous professional and career awards.

Dr. Okwonna is deeply committed to innovation, lifelong learning, capacity building, and mentorship. He is passionate about developing people, advancing impactful research, and contributing to sustainable technological development. He is married with children.