| Email: | Click to show Elekalachi's Email Address | Birthday: | 21st September |
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| Website or LinkedIn URL: | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chukwuemeka-Elekalachi | Gender: | Male |
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| Biography: | Dr. Chukwuemeka Innocent Elekalachi, born in Lagos, Nigeria in 1958, is a highly esteemed scholar in Solar Energy Physics. He has dedicated his life to academia, earning a bachelor's degree in industrial physics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1982, followed by multiple Master's degrees and a Ph.D. from various prestigious Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, Anambra State. Dr. Elekalachi's academic journey has been marked by his leadership roles, serving as Head of Department and Reader in the Department of Industrial Physics, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in university committees, faculty associations, and professional bodies, showcasing his commitment to academic excellence and community service. His research contributions in Solar Energy Physics are extensive, with numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. Dr. Elekalachi's passion for education extends beyond the classroom, as he has mentored students and contributed to curriculum development. Outside academia, he is engaged in public service, holding positions in organizations such as the Science Teachers' Association of Nigeria and the Knight of St. John International. In his leisure time, Dr. Elekalachi enjoys reading, writing, and sports like table tennis and football. | ||
| Faculty/Department/Unit: | Industrial Physics | Rank: | Reader |
| Research Interest: | Solar cell fabrication, estimation of solar radiation using empirical approach, synthesis of thin film materials for solar energy applications | ||
| Educational Qualifications: | (i) PhD (Solar Energy Physics) 2022 (ii) M.Sc (Solar Energy Physics) 2018 (iii) Dip. (Computer Operation & Programming) 1993 (iv) M. Sc. (Solar energy Physics) 1987 (v) B. Sc. (HONS) Industrial Physics 1982 (vi) G.C.E. (LONDON) 1975 |
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| Universities Attended: | (i) Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli, - 2018-2022 (ii) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State - 2009-2018 (iii) Data Tech. Computer School, Owerri - 1992-1993 (iv) University of Nigeria, Nsukka - 1985-1987 (v) University of Nigeria, Nsukka - 1978-1982 |
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| Publications: | 1. Onuabuchi, V., Ullah, A., Josephine, N., Tai, Y., Elekalachi, C. I, & Okoli, N. L. (2024). Effect of deposition potential on the structural and optical properties of electrodeposited antimony doped zinc telluride (Sb:ZnTe) thin films for optoelectronic applications. Journal of Medicinal and Nanomaterials Chemistry, 6(1), 46-63. 2. Eze, C. B., Ezenwa, I. A., Okoli, N. L., Elekalachi, C. I., & Okereke, N. A. (2023). Study of Optical and Structural Properties of SILAR-deposited Cobalt Sulphide Thin Films. Journal of Nano and Materials Science Research, 2(1), 123–130. 3. Elekalachi, C. I., Ezenwa, I. A., Okereke, A. N., Okoli, N. L. and Nwori, A. N. (2022). Influence of Annealing Temperature on the Properties of SILAR Deposited Cdse/Znse Superlattice Thin Films For Optoelectronic Applications, Nanoarchitectonics, 26-44. 4. Okoli, N. L, Nkamuo, C. J., Elekalachi, C. I. and Obimma, I. O. (2022). Influence of Annealing Temperature on the Optical, Structural, Morphological And Compositional Properties Of Silar Deposited Copper Manganese Oxide Thin Films. Journal of Nano and Materials Science Research, 1(1), 68-75. 5. Elekalachi C. I., Nwokoye, A. O. C., Okoli, N. L. and Ezenwa, I. A. (2019). Development of Linear Regression Models for Estimation of Global Solar Radiation in Three Cities in South East Geopolitical Zone Of Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Solar Energy, 30 (1): 79 – 84. 6. Okoli N. L, Nkamuo C. J. and Elekalachi C. I (2018), Effect of Dip Time on Electrodeposited Zinc Oxide Nanofilm, American Journal of Materials Synthesis and Processing. Vol. 3(2), pp. 7-11. 7. Elekalachi C. I., Nwokoye A. O. C. and Okoli N. L., (2017), Developed Empirical Models for the Estimation of Global Solar Radiation with Sunshine Hours and other Meteorological Data on a Horizontal Surface in Some Cities in North Central Geopolitical Zone in Nigeria, African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, Vol. 3, Issue 4, pp. 87 – 96. 8. Okoli, L. N., Ezenwa I. A., Elekalachi, C. I., Okpaneje O. T., Okoye V. C. (2016), Time Optimization of Chemically Deposited Cadmium Silver Sulphide (CdAgS) Ternary Thin Films at Room Temperature, Physics Journal (AIS). Vol 2, No 2, pp. 88 – 95. 9. Elekalachi, C. I., Nwokoye, A. O. C., Ezenwa I. A., Okoli N. L., (2016), Estimation of Global Solar Radiation from Monthly Mean Sunshine Hour Data in Some Cities in South Eastern Zone of Nigeria, Physics Journal (AIS), Vol 2, No 2, pp. 96 – 103. 10. Ezenwa I. A. and Elekalachi C. I., (2015), Transmittance Spectra Of ZnS Thin Film at Varying Concentration of Zinc Ion Precursor. Physics Journal (AIS), Vol 1. No 3. pp 320 – 324. 11. Ezenwa I. A. and Elekalachi C. I., (2015), Absorbance Spectra of CdS Thin Film at Varying Concentration of Ligand. Journal of Nanoscience and Nano-engineering (AIS), Vol 1. No 4. Pp.193 – 197. 12. Ezenwa I. A. and Elekalachi C. I., (2015), Transmittance Spectra of CuS Thin Film at Varying Concentration of Complexing Agent. International Journal of Materials. Chemistry and Physics (AIS), Vol 1. No 3., pp. 281 – 285. 13. Elekalachi, C. I. and Opara M. F., (2015), Project-Based Learning and Students’ Interest in Physics and Chemistry: Using Innovation Practices in Rural Nigerian Schools to Foster Community Change. The European conference on Education (ECE 2015) United Kingdom. 14. Ozuomba, J. O. Edebeatu, C. C. and Elekalachi, C. I., (2014), A Locally Fabricated Water Distillation Kit: a Tool for Sustaining the Interest of Students in the Learning of Physics in Nigeria” Faculty of Education (ANSU). First International Interdisciplinary Conference. 15. Elekalachi, C. I. and Opara, M. F. (2007), Breaking the Gender Gap in Science Education Through the Application of Indigenous Technology: Implication for Sustainable Development” Stan 50th anniversary Conference Proceeding 21st – 26th August 2007 at Saultan Abubaka College, Sokoto, pp 81-85. 16. Elekalachi, C. I. and Okeke, C. E. (1988), Design, Construction and Characterization of a Solar Concentrator (Cooker) Using Locally Available Materials. Energy, Vol. 13, No. 12, pp. 885-887 (Pergamon Press Plc, Great Britain). |
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| Google Scholar: | https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vxXaJzoAAAAJ&hl=en | ||
| Skills: | Writing, critical thinking, analytical prowess | ||
| Registered Date: | 6th May 2024 at 10:12:52 AM | ||
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