Dr. Henry U. Nwankwo (PhD)

Nolans Park Rd. Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey 07849 (Cell Phone Nr: 973-***-****) Email: ac7p4r@r.postjobfree.com US permanent Resident. Link: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Henry_Nwankwo2 Professional Registrations/affiliation: Royal Society of Chemistry, Bioelectrochemical society, South Africa Council of Educators, South Africa Chemical Institute.

Objective: To perform experiments and accomplish tasks contributing to the objectives related to projects leading to new or improved products and processes. To participate meaningfully in groups where innovative chemistry principles are employed in unravelling and solving problems facing chemical industries, and students, with the view to disseminate such findings to a wider audience. Work Experience

North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa Feb–Oct 2018 Lecturer, School of Natural Sciences & Technology for Education Provided support, taught, assessed and mentored first to third year students in chemistry modules. Monitored performance of analytical instruments.

Performed experimental work independently or as a team. Mastered the use of the following analytical equipments: Bruker alpha-P FTIR spectrophotometer, 600 MHz Bruker Avance III NMR spectrometers, Autolab PGSTAT 302N obtained from Metrohm, Struers MD PianoTM 220, FEI Quanta FEG 250 ESEM and TA instruments SDT Q600 Analyzer. Mastered the use of computer Softwares such as Gaussian, SPSS, OriginPro, ChemDraw, and Nova 1.10. Participated/led project teams.

Maintained cultural and religious sensitivity in championing the principles of inclusivity in education. Employed ITC devices including simulations and interactive media to make learning fascinating and to accommodate students with diverse learning needs.

Designed and developed module guides, lecture notes, learning and teaching materials (LTMs) to meet students’ needs.

Synthesized Schiff base ligands, nano-particles, heterocyclic compounds, and macrocyclic compounds with the view to apply them as potential antimicrobial agents, corrosion inhibitors. Characterized freshly synthesized compounds using elemental analysis such as UV-Vis, MS, FT-IR, EDX, NMR, TGA and single crystal X-ray diffraction techniques. Carried out corrosion studies using electrochemical, gravimetric and surface morphology methods with the view of developing environmentally benign corrosion inhibitors. Employed computational chemistry such as quantum chemical calculations and molecular dynamic simulation to explore chemical compounds.

Interpreted experimental data, wrote and published quality research papers. Wrote quality proposals for possible funding.

North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa 2013–2015 Lecturer, School of Teacher Education and Training Taught and assessed first year to fourth year students the following modules: Mathematics for education

(functions), Mathematics method for FET phase, Euclidean and spherical geometry, Calculus, physical sciences methodology, mathematics in practice and natural sciences for senior phase. Monitored potential health, safety, security and environmental impacts in own area of responsibility and the impact if any upset occurs.

Used ITC devices such as simulations and interactive media to make learning fascinating and to accommodate students with diverse learning needs.

Designed and developed module guides, lecture notes, learning and teaching materials (LTMs) to meet students’ needs.

MASSCOM training Centre, Mmabatho, South Africa 2013-Oct 2018 Chemistry Educator

Taught chemistry and assessed students with learning difficulties. Employed demonstrations and ICT in deepening learners’ knowledge of chemistry. Wrote and published nine quality peer-reviewed research articles. Boithaopo High School, Kraaipan, North West Province, South Africa 2009-2012 Physical Sciences & Mathematics Educator

Taught physical sciences, mathematics and assessed students with learning difficulties. Employed demonstrations and ICT in deepening learners’ knowledge of chemistry. Keep up to date with current issues in education.

Dezern Petro-Chemicals Limited, Nigeria 2006-2008

Process Engineer

Participated in quality tests of crude feeds and troubleshooting. Risk assessment and safety incidence reporting.

Publications in International refereed Journals and Proceedings i. Experimental, quantum chemical and molecular dynamic simulations studies on the corrosion inhibition of mild steel by some carbazole derivatives, Scientific Reports 7, 2436 (2017) 1-18. Journal Name: Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing. ii. An enquiry into implementation of assessment: the case of physical, life and agricultural sciences teachers, 2018 (Under Review).

iii. Synthesis, crystal structures, quantum chemical studies and corrosion inhibition potentials of 4 4- ethylphenyl)imino)methyl)phenol and (E)-4-((naphthalen-2-ylimino) methyl) phenol Schiff bases, Journal of Molecular Structure 1147 (2017) 252-265. Journal Name: Journal of Molecular Structures, Elsevier. iv. Synthesis, crystal structure, electrochemical and anti-corrosion studies of Schiff base derived from o-toluidine and o-chlorobenzaldehyde, Journal of Molecular Structure 1136 (2017) 253-262. Journal Name: Journal of Molecular Structures, Elsevier. v. Synthesis, Characterization, Antimicrobial Studies and Corrosion Inhibition Potential of 1,8 dimethyl 1,3,6,8,10,13 hexaazacyclotetradecane: Experimental and Quantum Chemical Studies, Materials 9, 107 (2016) 1-20.

Journal Name: Materials, MDPI Publishers, Switzerland. vi. Plant-mediated biosynthesis of silver nanoparticles by leaf extracts of Lasienthra africanum and a study of the influence of kinetic parameters, Bulletin of Material Science, 40, 1 (2017) 129–137. Journal Name: Indian Academy of Sciences.

vii. Synthesis, crystal structures, quantum chemical studies and corrosion inhibition potentials of 4 4- ethylphenyl)imino)methyl)phenol and (E)-4-((naphthalen-2-ylimino) methyl) phenol Schiff bases, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1147 (2017) 252-265. Journal Name: Journal of Molecular Structures, Elsevier. viii. Experimental and theoretical studies of (Z)-N-(2-chlorobenzylidene) naphthalen-1-amine and (Z)- N-(3-nitrobenzylidene)naphthalen-1-amine, and their corrosion inhibition properties, Journal of Molecular Structure, 1155 (2018) 123-132.

Journal Name: Journal of Molecular Structures, Elsevier. ix. Electrochemical and computational studies of some carbazole derivatives as corrosion inhibitors of mild steel corrosion in abiotic and biotic environments, Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, 4, 13

(2018) 1-17.

Journal Name: Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion, Springer. x. Synthesis and characterization of Schiff bases NBBA, MNBA and CNBA, Heliyon, 4 (2018) 1-25. Journal Name: Heliyon, Elsevier.

xi. Inhibitive effects of some N-substituted carbazoles on acid and microbiologically influenced corrosion of mild steel: experimental and theoretical studies, 2018. (Under Review). xii. Synthesis and comparative study on the anti-corrosion potentials of some Schiff base compounds bearing similar backbone, 2018. (Under Review).

Conference Proceedings

i. SACI Young Chemists Symposium, October 2016, WITS School of Chemistry, South Africa. Oral presentation: Biocidal and corrosion inhibition activities of some carbazoles: electrochemical, quantum chemical, surface morphological studies and weight loss analysis approaches. Academic Achievement Award/ Scholarships

1. Golden Key International Honour Society award holder since 2013. 2. NRF-Sasol Inzalo Scholarship for Masters’ studentship 2013-2014. 3. NRF-Sasol Inzalo Scholarship for Doctoral studentship 2015-2017. 4. Marquis Who’s who 2017 recipient.

Community Services/Responsibilities

1. Reviewer, Journal of Petroleum Science and Engineering (Elsevier, Holland). 2. Reviewer, Journal of Research in Science Teaching (John Wiley & Sons, USA). Educational Qualifications

2014-2017 Ph.D. Chemistry

University North West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa. Title of Thesis Comparative Electrochemical, Quantum Chemical Calculation and Molecular Dynamic Simulation Studies on Some Carbazole Derivatives as Corrosion and Biocorrosion Inhibitors for Mild Steel and Aluminium in Acidic Medium.

2014 MSc Chemistry

University North West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa. Title of Dissertation Synthesis, characterization, antimicrobial studies and corrosion inhibition potential of 1,8-dimethyl-1,3,6,8,10,13- hexaazacyclotetradecane.

2012 BSc Honours, chemistry

University North-West University, Mafikeng campus, South Africa. Modules passed Analytical chemistry, Physical chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry.

2011 Postgraduate Certificate in Education with Mathematics and Physical Sciences methods.

University North West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa. 2010 Certificate Programme in safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Sustenance.

University University of South Africa

Modules passed Introduction to Safety Management; Assess Safety Risks; Manage Safety in the workplace; Analyse Safety Incidents. 2005 BSc Honours Chemical Engineering (SAQA Evaluated) University Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria.

2000 Matriculation: Senior School Certificate Examination, Akpulu Secondary School, Akpulu, Ideato North LGA, Imo State, Nigeria. Contactable references

Prof. Eno E. Ebenso

Professor of Physical Chemistry

Executive Dean, Faculty of Natural & Agricultural Sciences North-West University

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Assoc. Prof. Damian Onwudiwe

Doctor of Inorganic Chemistry, NWU, Mafikeng Campus. Phone: +271*-***-****

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Dr. Elias Elemike

Postdoctoral Fellow Dept. of Chemistry, NWU, Mafikeng Campus. Phone: +277********; Email: ac7p4r@r.postjobfree.com

Dr. Kenneth Ohei

Postdoctoral Fellow Dept. of Applied information systems, School of consumer intelligence & information systems, College of Business & Economics, University of Johannesburg, South Africa.

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