Director’s Profile

 

Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe, PhD

Director, School of General Studies

 

Previous title and career:

Prof. Philomena Igbokwe was the Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies (2021 – 2025). She was the Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies (2019 – 2021) before its transformation to a college. She also served as the Associate Dean (Sciences) of the school as part of a team that restructured the Postgraduate School (2015 – 2019). She was the Dean, Faculty of Engineering (2012 – 2014), being the first female to hold the position in the university and nationally. Philomena is a professor of Chemical Engineering.

 

Prof. Philomena Igbokwe is a trained Chemical Engineer with interests in Separation processes, raw materials development, process modelling and optimization and environmental pollution control and engineering. She obtained a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Chemical Technology and Metallurgy, Sofia, Bulgaria in 1984, where she graduated with distinction, earning the prestigious gold medal award for academic excellence (Order of Georgi Dimitrov). In 2005, she obtained a doctoral degree from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Prof. Philomena was elevated to the rank of professor in 2006.

 

Other work experiences include:

  • Acting Head of Department Science Technology, NAU, Awka(1996-1998).
  • Acting Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2004 - 2006).
  • Head of Department of Chemical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2006 – 2012).
  • Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka(2008 – 2010).
  • Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2012 – 2014).
  • Associate Dean (Sciences), School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (2015 -2019).
  • Chair, School of Postgraduate Studies Executive Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2018 – 2021).
  • Chair, School of Postgraduate Studies Finance Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2018 – 2021).
  • Chair, School of Postgraduate Studies Admissions Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2018 – 2021).
  • Chair, School of Postgraduate Studies Curriculum Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2018 – 2021.
  • Chair, School of Postgraduate Studies Research Workshop Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2018 – 2021.
  • Chair, School of Postgraduate Studies Business Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, 2018 – 2021.
  • Chair, College of Postgraduate Studies Executive Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2021 – 2025).
  • Chair, College of Postgraduate Studies Finance Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2021 – 2025).
  • Chair, College of Postgraduate Studies Admissions Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2021 – 2025).
  • Chair, College of Postgraduate Studies Curriculum Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2021 – 2025).
  • Chair, College of Postgraduate Studies Research Workshop Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2021 – 2025).
  • Chair, College of Postgraduate Studies Business Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, (2021 – 2025).
  • Treasurer, Committee of Provosts and Deans of Postgraduate Colleges and Schools in Nigerian Universities (CPDPGCS), 2019 – 2021,
  • Chair, Committee of Provosts and Deans of Postgraduate Colleges and Schools in Nigerian Universities (CPDPGCS), 2021- 2023.
  • Member, Board of Directors, UNIZIK Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2019 – 2025
  • Member, Governing Board of Directors, Institute for Peace, Security and Development Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2024 – 2025.
  • Chairman, Advisory Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (2025)

 

Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe has made significant contributions to the field through her extensive research and publications. She has authored, co-authored and edited 11 Books and monographs and over 120 articles, in various esteemed national and international journals, Establishing and exploring her expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in the field of Chemical Engineering.

Philomena Kanwulia Igbokwe’s commitment to professional development is evident in her registration by the Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN. These commitments in this field demonstrate Prof. Philomena Igbokwe’s involvement in the development and dedication to growth within her academic field.

Under the leadership of Professor Philomena Igbokwe, the College of Postgraduate Studies saw significant advancements particularly in leveraging technology, fostering global collaborations, updating the postgraduate curriculum, and improving financial management. These efforts contributed to the modernization and overall improvement of the College.