Charles Arinzechukwu Igwe // ⓘ (born 23 August 1958) is a Nigerian professor of soil science and the 15th Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[1] He joined the university in the year 1976 as a soil survey assistant and in 1976 he became an academic staff of the institution. In 2016, Charles was appointed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) and re-appointed in 2018.[citation needed]
Charles Arizechukwu Igwe | |
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| 15th Vice Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka | |
| Assumed office 4 June 2019 | |
| President | Muhammadu Buhari |
| Preceded by | Benjamin Chukwuma Ozumba |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 August 1958 Awka, Eastern Region, British Nigeria (now in Anambra State, Nigeria) |
| Residence(s) | Nsukka, Enugu |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| Occupation | Academics |
Early life edit
Charles was born at Awka, Anambra state on 23 August 1958.[2] Awka is the capital of Anambra State, Nigeria and has an estimated population of about 301, 657 people as of 2006 Nigerian population census. Awka is located at about 400 miles (640 km) East of Lagos, Nigeria in the centre of the densely populated Igbo heartland of South East Nigeria.[3]
Career edit
Charles Arinzechukwu Igwe, a Professor of Soil Science was born at Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria on August 23, 1958.[citation needed] He holds a PhD, M.Sc. and B Agric degrees in Soil Science from University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[4] He also obtained Postgraduate Diploma in Soil Science from Agricultural University, Norway, Ås.[5] He was Head of Department; Associate Dean of Faculty; Dean of Faculty and Directors of Centres at various times.[6] Charles was Visiting Researcher/Professor in Universities located in Germany, Japan, Norway, Italy and France.[citation needed] He is a member, University Governing Council and has supervised Undergraduates, Masters and many PhD students in his discipline.[7] He is an External Examiner and Professorial Assessor in many Nigerian and European Universities.[8]
Professor Igwe's research focuses on the contributions of organic and mineral colloids in stability of tropical soils. He contributed significantly in the knowledge of stability of unstable tropical soils which undergo catastrophic soil erosion with intensive tropical rainfall. In the face of Global Climate Change, he expanded the scope of his research to include the "Carbon sequestration in tropical soils". In his search to unravel inherent soil factors influencing erodibility (K) factor of erosion models, he published some pioneering works on soil colloidal-dispersion.[9] He is author or co-author of many peer-reviewed articles in reputable Journals of Soil/Environmental Sciences.
He is a NORAD Fellow;[10] Fellow of Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Germany;[11] Regular Associate, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy;[12] Fellow, Japanese Society for Promotion of Science;[2] Winner, University of Nigeria Vice-Chancellor's Faculty and University Prizes 1992/93; Listed in Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering;[10] and participant in German DAAD/DIES Deans Course 2009.
Honors and recognition edit
Charles has received several fellowship awards[13]
- Fellow of Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Germany
- Regular Associate, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy
- Fellow, Japanese Society for Promotion of Science
- Winner, University of Nigeria Vice-Chancellor's Faculty and University Prizes 1992/93
- Listed in Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering; participant in German DAAD/DIES Deans Course 2009
References edit
- ^ "Unveling of Prof Charles Igwe as the 15th Vice Chancellor of University of Nigeria, Nsukka". 12 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Staff Profile: Prof. IGWE CHARLES ARIZECHUKWU". University od Nigeria. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "History of Awka Capital Territory – ACTDA – Awka Capital Territory Development Authority". Archived from the original on 16 February 2020. Retrieved 17 May 2020.
- ^ "UNN Staff Profile". www.unn.edu.ng. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Nzomiwu, Emmanuel. "Prof. Igwe: Propelling UNN To A First Class university". Independent.
- ^ "University of Nigeria Staf Profile- Professor Charles Arinzechukwu Igwe". Archived from the original on 1 February 2017.
- ^ Uche, Bruno. "I AM POISED TO TAKE UNN TO A GREATER HEIGHT….Prof. Igwe". Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Anambra State Government - Light Of The Nation". www.anambrastate.gov.ng. Archived from the original on 30 May 2019. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Latestnigeriannews. "Prof. Charles Igwe Emerges New Vice Chancellor Of UNN". Latest Nigerian News. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ a b "Biographies". www.itu.int. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Biographies". www.itu.int. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ Igwe, Charles Arizechukwu; Zarei, Mehdi; Stahr, Karl (1 June 2008). "Factors affecting potassium status of flood plain soils, eastern Nigeria". Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science. 54 (3): 309–319. Bibcode:2008ArASS..54..309I. doi:10.1080/03650340801927051. ISSN 0365-0340. S2CID 129087364.
- ^ "UNN Staff Profile". University of Nigeria. Retrieved 11 June 2019.