Soil and Water Resources Engineer

Location:

Uyo, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria

Posted:

November 22, 2024

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EDET JOSEPH ANTIGHA

Contact Address: Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering,

College of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture,

Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Phone Number: +234-813-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

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PERSONAL DETAILS

Date of Birth: October 04, 1991

Place of Birth: Oron, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Sex: Male

Marital Status: Married

Religion: Christianity

Local Government Area: Okobo

State of Origin : Akwa Ibom State

Geopolitical Zone: South-South

Nationality: Nigerian

Language spoken: English

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2018-2021

Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike 2015-2017

Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Owerri 2011-2013

Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Owerri 2009-2011 2

Community Secondary Commercial School, Udesi 2002-2008

Government School Uya-Oron/Eyotong 1996-2002

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES

M.Eng. (Passed with Distinction) Soil & Water Resources Engrg. 2021

PGD. (Passed With Distinction) Agric. & Bioresources Engrg 2017

HND. (Passed With Distinction) Agricultural Engineering 2013

ND. (Passed With Distinction) Agricultural Engineering) 2011

Certificate in Computing, (Passed With Distinction). 2008

SSCE 2008

FSLC 2002.

SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS

Beneficiary of Dr. D. K. Olukoya Award of Distinction 2015

Beneficiary of Agbami Medical and Engineering Professional Scholarship 2011-2013

Best Master’s Degree student (Soil and Water Engineering) Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State 2018-2021

Best graduating student Department of Agric. Engrg.(FECOLART) 2013-2015

Best graduating student Community Secondary Commercial School, Udesi, 2008 WORK EXPERIENCE

ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant: Department of Agricultural Engineering, Federal College of Land Resources Technology, Owerri, Imo State 2015-2018

Teaching of Agricultural Engineering courses and performing various admin jobs.

Coordinating, creating of course material, and lesson plan.

Setting and marking assignment and examination.

Planning, coordinating, and carrying out research. Courses Taught: National Diploma 1&11 2015-2018

ABE 111: Introduction to Agricultural Engineering

MTH 117: Engineering Mathematics I

ABE 213: Elementary Soil Mechanics

ENG 225: Fluid Mechanics

MTH 212: Logic and Linear Algebra

MTH 225: Calculus

PART TIME TEACHING ROLE: Faith University of Innovation, Uquo Esit-Eket, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria 2019-2021

Mathematics teaching at undergraduate level.

Carried out various administrative jobs for the University.

Worked with the interviewing team of the University during recruitment.

Represented the University at various official assignments with other Universities. LECTURER: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State 2019-till date

Carried out various administrative jobs for the University.

Conducted practical for students

Assisted final year students and postgraduate students with their research and analyses.

Represented the University at various official assignments with other Universities. Courses Taught:

SAE 312: Irrigation Technology

SAE 413: Soil and Water Conservation Technology

ENG 212: Fluid Mechanics 1

SAE 324: Soil Mechanics 11

SAE 422: Advanced Hydrology

National Youth Service Corp: Divine Achievers Secondary School, Owerri, Imo State

Mathematics and Physics Tutor

Student Adviser.

PROJECT STUDENTS SUPERVISED/CO-SUPERVISED

Supervisors: Ndukwu M.C. and Edet, J. A.

Undergraduate student Name: Benjamin, Uchechukwu Godswill Student Registration Number: MOUAU/AGE/16/94275

Topic: Design and Development of Direct Passive Solar Dryers with Blue, White and Yellow Glazing Materials for Drying of Herbs

Year: 2023

Supervisors: Edet, J. A. and Tom, C. N.

Undergraduate student Name: Charles, Sabbath Benson 4

Student Registration Number: 17/EG/AE/541

Topic: Hydraulic Conductivity Characterization Methods for Environmental Site Investigations. Year: 2024

Supervisors: Edet, J. A. and Tom, C. N.

Undergraduate student Name: Ayong, Promise Emmanuel Student Registration Number: 17/EG/CE/896

Topic: Application of Spent Vernonia Amygdalina Extract (Bitter Leaf) for the Decontamination of TPAHS in Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Soil.

Year: 2023

Supervisors: Edet, J. A. and Ahaneku, I. E

Undergraduate student name: Wilson Akpan

Student Registration Number: MOUAU/AGE/18/11203

Topic: Review of Relevant Evapotranspiration Models for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration.

Year: 2024

Supervisors: Tom, C. N and Edet, J. A.

Undergraduate student name: chibuzor kelechi

Student Registration Number: mouau/age/18/10123

Topic: The Efficacy of Fertilizer Formulations in the Biodegradation of Drill Cuttings Year: 2024

Supervisors: Sam, E. O and Edet, J. A.

Undergraduate student name: Samuel ebuka

Student Registration Number: mouau/age/18/11023

Topic: Mathematical Model for Predicting Whole Kernel Recovery of a Palm Nut Cracking Machine Using Mixed Variety of Palm Nut.

Year: 2023

Supervisors: Tom, C. N and Edet, J. A.

Undergraduate student name: Paul Nduka

Student Registration Number: mouau/age/18/101423

Topic: Implementing Efficient Irrigation Systems for Crop Production. Year: 2023

COMMITTEES CURRENTLY SERVING

Federal College of Land Resources Technology Vocational Enterprise Program. Representing and assisting the coordinator during official meetings. 5

Worked with the curriculum development team and achieved a robust curriculum for the program.

Assisting in the coordination and management of activities in the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, MOUAU.

Departmental representation, examination ethics of the University, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.

RESEARCH INTEREST:

Soil and Water Conservation

Hydrology

Irrigation and Drainage Technology

Farm Power and Machinery.

Farm Structures and Building.

Computer Simulations,

Biomass and Waste Management.

Emerging Technologies.

SOFTWARE EXPOSED TO

o Design Expert Version 13

o Minitab Version 19

o IBM SPSS Statistics Version 20

o Microsoft Packages (MS Excel, MS Word, Power point) SKILL SET

o Problem Solving

o Accuracy and Attention to detail

o Leadership

o Team Work

o Analytical

o Data Analysis and Interpretation

o Time Management

THESIS AND DISSERTATION

Edet, J. A. (2021): Comparative Evaluation of Five Evapotranspiration Models for Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. A Master Degree Thesis submitted to the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources 6

Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

Edet, J. A. (2018): Determination of Rainfall Erosivity Indices Using Fournier’s Method for Owerri Municipal and its Environs. A Postgraduate Diploma Degree Project, submitted to the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

PUBLICATIONS

Edet, J. A.1

, Tom, C. N.2, Ahaneku, I. E.1, Etoamaihe, U. J.1, Udenze, N. F.2 and Sampson, H. U.3 (2024). Hydraulic Conductivity Characterization Methods for Environmental Site Investigations. Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology. Volume 7, No 1, 019-026 (2024), ISSN: 2714-2450.

Edet, J. A.1

, Tom, C. N.2, Akubue, C. O.1, Orji, F. N.1 and Unachukwu, J. O.1 (2024). Application of Spent Vernonia Amygdalina Extract

(Bitter Leaf) for the Decontamination of TPAHS in Spent Engine Oil Contaminated Soil. Proccedings of the Maiden Research and Innovation Fair/Conference.

Edet, J. A.1, Tom, C. N.2, Ahaneku, I. E.1, Sam, E. O.3 and Igbozulike, A. O.1 (2023). Review of Relevant Evapotranspiration Models for Estimating Reference Evapotranspiration. Proceedings of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Vol. 43, 2023. Page 772-784.

Tom, C. N.1, Edet, J. A.2

, Sampson, H. U.3 Udenze, N. F.2, Nwa- David,

C. D.2and Akubue, C. O.2 (2024). The Efficacy of Fertilizer Formulations in the Biodegradation of Drill Cuttings. Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology. Volume 7, No 1, 012-018 (2024), ISSN: 2714-2450.

Tom, C. N.1, Edet, J. A.2

, Sampson, H. U.3 Udenze, N. F.2, Nwa- David,

C. D.2and Akubue, C. O.2 (2024). Biosorption Strategies in the Remediation of Toxic Pollutants from Contaminated Water Bodies. Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology. Volume 7, No 1, 001-011 (2024), ISSN: 2714-2450.

Tom, C. N1, Edet, J. A.2, Erokare, T. E3, Igbozulike, A. O.2, Ugwu, E. C.2, Orji, F. N.2, and Udenze, N. F.1 (2024). The Implication of Tillage Practices and Decapitation Techniques on the Growth and Biomass 7

Yield of Fluted Pumpkin. Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment. AZOJETE June, 2024. Vol. 20(2):563- 570. Print ISSN: 1596-2490, Electronic ISSN: 2545-5818.

Tom, C. N.1, Edet, J. A.2, Sam, E. O.3, Ahaneku, I. E.2, Ndukwu, M. C.2 and Nwa-David C. D.2 (2024). Implementing Efficient Irrigation Systems for Crop Production. Proceedings of the 24th International Conference and 44th Annual General Meetings of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, 2024. Page 123-132.

G. A. Usoh1, J. A. Edet2 and V. K. Anyanwu3 (2021). Determination of Rainfall Erosivity Indices Using Fournier’s Method for Owerri Municipal. Premier Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2, No. 3, 2021. ISSN: 2734-3170.

Tom, C. N.1, Edet, J. A.2, Umunna, M. F.3, Erokare, T. E.4, Igbozulike, A. O.2, and Udenze, N. F.1 (2024). Assessments of Diverse Climate Change Impacts on Agriculture and Food Security. IRE Journals, Vol. 8 Issue 2, ISSN: 2456-8880. August, 2024.

Tom, C. N.1, Edet, J. A.2, Erokare, T. E.3, Umunna, M. F.4, Igbozulike, A. O.2, and Udenze, N. F.1 (2024). Precision Agriculture for Maximum crop production. IRE Journals, Vol. 8 Issue 2, ISSN: 2456-8880. August, 2024.

Edet, J. A.1, Ahaneku, I. E.1, Orji, C. U.1, Nwa-David, C. D.1, Ugwu, E. C.1 and Usoh, G. A.2 (2024). Evaluation of Surface Water and Groundwater in a Changing Environment. The Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Economy, Security and Agricultural Development. July, 2024.

Tom, C. N.1, Edet, J. A.2, Ahaneku, I. E.2, Erokare, T. E.3, Umunna, M. F.4 and Udenze, N. F.1 (2024). Comparative Evaluation of five Evapotranspiration Models for Uyo Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR). Volume 11, Issue 8, ISSN: 2349-5162. August, 2024.

Orji, C. U.1, Tom, C. N.2, Edet, J. A.1, Nwa-David, C. D.3, Orji, F. N.1 and Sam, E. O.4 (2024). An Assessment of Workplace, Health and Industrial Safety. The Proceedings of 3rd International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Economy, Security and Agricultural Development. July, 2024.

Sam, E. O.1, Ndirika, V. I. O.2, Edet, J. A.2, Udom, I. J.1 (2022). Mathematical Model for Predicting Whole Kernel Recovery of a Palm Nut Cracking Machine Using Mixed Variety of Palm Nut. Proceedings of 22nd International Conference and 42nd Annual General Meetings of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (A Division of Nigerian Society of Engineers).

Godwin A. Usoh1, Enobong O. Umoh2, Francis N. Orji3, Ifechukwude I. Ahuchaogu4, Joseph A. Edet5 (2023). Determination of Water Poverty Index Using Composite Index Approach and Simple Time Analysis Approach. International Journal of Scientific Engineering and Science. Volume 7, Issue 7, pp. 23-29, 2023, ISSN (Online): 2456- 7361.

Godwin A. Usoh1, Cyprian N. Tom2, Francis N. Orji3, Joseph A. Edet3, Helen U. Sampson4 (2023). Perception of Households on Effective Solid Waste Management Techniques in Uyo Metropolis. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, Volume 3/Number3/2023, ISSN: 2786-4936.

Godwin A. Usoh1, Promise J. Etim1, Joseph A. Edet2, Cyprian N. Tom3, Helen U. Sampson4 (2023). Effect of Municipal Solid Waste on Elemental Composition of Water Leaf Plant. Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology. Volume 6, No 1, 96-106

(2023), ISSN: 2714-2450.

Tom, Cyprian N1. and Edet, Joseph. A.2, (2024). Surface Water and Groundwater in a Changing Environment. Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR). Volume 11, Issue 8, ISSN: 2349-5162. August, 2024.

Godwin A. Usoh1, Enobong O. Umoh2, Francis N. Orji3, Ifechukwude I. Ahuchaogu4, Emmanuel O. Sam5 and Joseph A. Edet6 (2023). Determination of Water Poverty Index in Mkpat Enin Metropolis of Akwa Ibom State using Composite Index and Simple Time Analysis Approaches. Adeleke University Journal of Engineering and Technology. Vol. 6, No 2, 172-180(2023).

MANUSCRIPT UNDER REVIEW IN JOURNALS

Edet, J. A.1, Tom, C. N.2, Ahaneku, I. E.1, Etoamaihe, U. J.1, Nwa-David, C. D.1 and Orji, C. U.1 (2024). Methods for Predicting Hydraulic Conductivity of Nigerian Agricultural Soils: A Review

Edet, J. A.1, Ahaneku, I. E.1, Orji, C. U.1, Nwa-David, C. D.1, Ugwu, E. C.1 and Usoh, G. A.2 (2024). Operation and Maintenance of Farm Machinery for Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization.

Tom, C. N.1, Edet, J. A.2, Orji, C. U.2, Akubue, C. O.2 and Sampson, H. U.3

(2024). Mitigating Climate Change for Food Security.

Orji, C. U.1, Tom, C. N.2, Edet, J. A.1, A. H. Igoni2, Igbozulike, A. O1., Nwa- David, C. D.3 and Sampson, H. U.4 (2024). Design and Construction of a Motorized Pruning Machine.

Sam, E. O.1, Peter, C. B.1, Tom, C. N.2, Edet, J. A.3 and Igbozulike, A. O.3

(2024). Development of Manually Operated Hand Crusher for Tiger Nuts.

Ndukwu, M. C., Akpan, G., Cyprian, N. T., Godwin, A. U., Samuel, N. A., Djoukeng, H. G., Ben, A. E., Fidelis. I. A., Merlin, S., Bennamoun8, L., Hongwei, W., Joseph E., Onwude, D. I. (2024). Assessing hygrothermal effects on the evaporative cooling of fruits with waste palm fruit fibre pads. Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy.

Ndukwu, M. C., Akpan, G., Cyprian, N. T., Godwin, A. U., Samuel, N. A., Ezejiofor, N., Edet, J., Ben, A. E., Fidelis, I. A., Simo-Tagne, M., and Bennamoun, L., Hongwei, W. (2024).Performance analysis of the thermal flux effect and exergy analysis of a passive evaporative cooled double jacket wet clay storage structure for pre-cooling of tomatoes. Renewable Energy. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & COU**66RSES

COMPLETED

The 23

International Conference and 43rd annual general meeting of Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers. Nov. 2023

The 8th International Conference on Sustainability Science (ICSS) Jan 2022

Biodiversity as a source of solution to sustainability challenges in Urban, Peri-urban and rural areas

Human resources and skills acquisition (leadership, interpersonal and communication skills)

International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable Economy, Security and Agricultural Development. Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. July, 2024

Maiden Research and Innovation Fair/Conference Held at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. April, 2024

Pan African Society for Agricultural Engineers and Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers 2021 International Conference April 2021

National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM) National Workshop on

Government-Industrial-Academia (GIA) Linkages March 2021

Elsevier Research Academy

10 Tips for writing a truly terrible journal June 2022

Elsevier Research Academy

How to build Empathy in Research July 2022

Elsevier Research Academy

How to conduct Evident based Research July 2022

Elsevier Research Academy

Plagiarism: Decision making and dealing with grey-zones across academic field. July 2023

Elsevier Research Academy

How to prepare your manuscript July 2023

Elsevier Research Academy

Two day workshop on “Aligning yourself to the publishing process July 2023 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Professional Certification:

Microsoft Certified Product Management Professional 2022

Health Safety and Environment (HSE Level 1, 2 and 3) 2023

Certified Project Engineering Professional (Engineering Facilities and Constr.) 2018

Certified Human Resource Management Professional (CHRMP) 2024 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE) Membership ID: M2325

Registered with Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, (COREN) Registration No: R75245

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Production and Sales Executive: World’s Greatest Enterprise, 4 Destiny Close, off Nwaniba Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. 2016-2018

Monitoring and controlling of the production line of Sport wears and cardigan for schools.

Quality control at every stage.

Marketing, Negotiations and sales of company’s Product to client. Project Management Volunteer: 2018-2019

E. J. Engineering Services 1B Obio Akpan Street off Afaha Ukwa Road Eket

I developed a work break down structure of every aspect of the project.

Carried out Job hazard analysis and Risk management of every phase.

Performed Impact assessment and managed the environmental impact the project posed on land and marina environment.

Carried out feasibility studies before procuring any material for the project.

Contributed in monitoring and controlling the project. ROLES ACHIEVEMENT

Teaching Position:

Positive contribution to the growth of the University and department.

Improvement of students in courses taught.

Carried out and delivered assigned task in time.

Successful representation of the University at all meetings with other Universities officials and governing council members.

Production Management and Sales Executive:

Makes delivery always before deadline.

Feedback of Excellent recommendations in product quality from Clients.

Increase in the profit of the company by 50 percent. Project Management Volunteer:

Successful completion of land reclamation with the project team.

Integration of skilled and unskilled Laborers to achieve the project goals.

Managed and resolved conflict between indigenes and the project team.

Conserved the environment from erosion, flooding and destruction of marine environment.

NYSC Corp Member:

Significant improvement in average student performance in Mathematics and Physics while serving in divine achievers secondary school. LEADERSHIP ROLES

President Community Secondary Commercial School Alumni Association 2015-2017

Zonal Youth President, MFM, 0werri, Abia State 2019-2023

President National Youth Service Corps-Community Development Service 2014-2015

General Course Rep.( Postgraduate Students, MOUAU) 2018-2021 EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Reading

Travelling

Research

Music

Sport

Gaming

Club Membership

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