Akwa Ibom State University

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Attah Imoh Christopher

Lecturer I

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Attah Imoh Christopher
07039689495
imohattah@aksu.edu.ng
Lecturer I
Civil Engineering
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CURRICULUM VITAE

A PERSONAL DATA

1. Full Name: ATTAH, Imoh Christopher

2. Date of Birth: 4th April 1986

3. Place of Birth: Calabar

4. Nationality: Nigerian

5. Permanent Home Address: 24B Inyang Edem Street, Calabar, CRS

6. Current Address: 105 Tabernacle Street, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. (a) Postal Address:

(b) E-mail Address: attahimoh@gmail.com and imohattah@aksu.edu.ng (c) Phone Contacts: +2347039689495

7. MARITAL STATUS: Married

8. NUMBER AND AGES OF CHILDREN: One [1]
9. DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT IN PUBLIC SERVICE: 10th July, 2015

10. STATUS/RANK AT FIRST APPOINTMENT: Assistant Lecturer 11. DATE OF APPOINTMENT IN AKSU: 10th July, 2015

12. PRESENT STATUS/RANK AND SALARY: LECTURER 1 / CONUASS 4 / 3 13. DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT: 22nd July, 2017

14. DATE OF LAST PROMOTION: 1st October, 2019

15. DEPARTMENT/UNIT: Civil Engineering 16. FACULTY: Engineering

17. STATE ANY TRANSFER OR MERGING OF SERVICE: Not applicable
B. ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

(i). HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

i. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 2021
ii. University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State. University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 2015
iii. Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Cross River State 2008
iv. Hope Waddell Training Institution, Calabar, Cross River State. 2002
v. Calabar Preparatory Intl. Nursery School, Calabar, Cross River State. 1995

(ii). ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

i. Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering) 2021
ii. Master of Engineering (Civil Engineering) 2015
iii. Bachelor Engineering (Civil Engineering) 2008
iv. Senior School Certificate 2002
v. First School Leaving Certificate 1995

(iii). DISTINCTION AND AWARDS WITH DATES:

C. WORK EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

i). WORK EXPERIENCE BEFORE PRESENT APPOINTMENT

Enviplan Intl. Ltd (Consulting Engineers), Jalingo, Taraba State 2014 – 2015

Pinnicatt Nigeria Ltd, Calabar, Cross River State 2013 – 2014

Agegang Engineering Ltd, Calabar, Cross River State 2012 – 2013

Lemna Nigeria Ltd, Itu, Akwa Ibom State 2009 - 2012

ii). WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY

a). COURSES TAUGHT WITH DATES

| S/NO | Course Code | Course Title | Dates | Credit Hours
| i. | CIV 222 | Construction Methods | 2016 to date | 2
| ii. | CIV 311 | Engineering Geology | 2016 | 3
| iii. | CIV 321 | Civil Engineering Materials | 2017 to date | 2
| iv. | CIV 352 | Quantity Surveying & Estimating | 2015 to date | 2
| v. | CIV 421 | Transportation Engineering | 2016 - 2017 | 2
| vi. | CIV 512 | Construction Engineering | 2016 to date | 2
| vii. | CIV 531 | Highway Engineering | 2015 to 2019 | 3

b). RESPONSIBILITY

i. SIWES Co-Ordinator; Department of Civil Engineering

ii. Seminar Co-Ordinator; Department of Civil Engineering

iii. Chairman; Welfare Committee, Department of Civil Engineering

iv. Secretary; Academic brief / curriculum review committee

c). COMMITTEE/COMMUNITY SERVICE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

d). NATIONAL/STATE/COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY

Review of articles for reputable journals / conference

| Journal | Nos. of articles reviewed | Year
| Nigerian Journal of Technology | 2 | 2020 till date
| International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology | 2 | 2020 till date
| Resilient Infrastructure and Built Environment Conference | 3 | 2021
| Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology | 1 | 2021
| Arabian Journal of Geosciences | 1 | 2021

e). RESEARCHES UNDERTAKEN WITH DATES:

i. Optimization of California bearing ratio of tropical black clay soil treated with cement kiln dust and metakaolin blend, 2021

ii. Experimental and optimization study of unconfined compressive strength of ameliorated tropical black clay, 2021

iii. Mechanical properties optimization of soil - cement kiln dust mixture using extreme vertex design, 2021

D MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:

i. Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) R.26,327

ii. The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) No. 32,876

iii. Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (NICE) C.01650

E PUBLICATIONS:

a. THESIS/DISSERTATIONS

i. Mathematical modelling and optimization of geotechnical properties of black cotton soil stabilized with cement kiln dust and metakaolin. (Ph.D research work).

b. PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER 1

Peer Reviewed Foreign Journal Publications

[1] Bassey, O. B., Attah, I. C., Ambrose, E. E., Etim, R. K. (2017) Correlation between CBR values and index properties of soils: A case study of Ibiono, Oron and Onna in Akwa Ibom State. Resources and Environment, 7 (4): 94 – 102. http://dx.doi.org/10.5923/j.re.20170704.02

[2] Etim, K. E., Ikeagwuani, C. C., Ambrose, E. E., Attah, I. C. (2017) Influence of sawdust disposal on the geotechnical properties of soil. Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering, (EJGE), 22 (12): 4769 – 4780.

[3] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Sani, J. E. (2019) Response of oyster shell ash blended cement concrete in sulphuric acid environment. Civil and Environmental Research, 11 (4): 62 – 74. https://doi.org/10.7176/CER

PUBLICATIONS BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER 1

Peer Reviewed Local Journal Publications

[4] Ugwu, O. O. and Attah, I. C. (2016) An appraisal of construction management practice in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Technology, 35 (4): 754 – 760. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v35i4.9

[5] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C. and Bassey, O. B. (2017) Assessment of periwinkle shell ash blended cement concrete in crude oil polluted environment. FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal, 2 (2): 879 – 885.

[6] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K. and Ekpo, D. U. (2018) Behaviour of Periwinkle Shell Ash Blended Cement Concrete in Sulphuric Acid Environment. Nigerian Journal of Technology, 37 (2): 315 – 321. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v37i2.5

[7] Ogarekpe, N. M., Tenebe, I. T., Emenike, P. C., Antigha, R. E., Bassey, I. E., Attah, I. C. and Ekeng, E. E. (2019) Preliminary Investigation on the use of Moringa Oleifera for the Purification of Lead Polluted Wastewater. Nigerian Journal of Technology, 38 (1): 253–257. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v38i1.30

PUBLICATIONS AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER 1

Peer Reviewed Foreign Journal Publications

[8] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C.,Eberemu, A. O., Yohanna, P. (2019) Compaction behaviour of periwinkle shell ash treated lateritic soil for use as road sub-base construction material, Journal of Geoengineering, 14 (3): 179 - 200. http://dx.doi.org/10.6310/jog.201909_14(3).6

[9] Attah, I. C., Agunwamba, J. C., Etim, R. K. and Ogarekpe, N. M. (2019) Modelling and predicting of CBR values of lateritic soil treated with metakaolin for road material, ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 14 (20): 3609 – 3618.

[10] Attah, I. C and Etim, R. K. (2020) Experimental investigation on the effects of elevated temperature on geotechnical behaviour of tropical residual soils, SN Applied Sciences, Springer Nature Switzerland AG (2): 370. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-2149-x

[11] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C. and Yohanna, P. (2020) Experimental study on potential of oyster shell ash in structural strength improvement of lateritic soil for road construction, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. 13 (4): 341-351. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-020-0290-y

[12] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Alaneme, G. U. and Bassey, O. B. (2020) Optimization of mechanical properties of rice husk ash concrete using Scheffe’s theory, SN Applied Sciences, Springer Nature Switzerland AG. (2): 928. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-2727-y

[13] Attah, I. C., Okafor, F. O. and Ugwu, O. O. (2021) Optimization of California bearing ratio of tropical black clay soil treated with cement kiln dust and metakaolin blend, International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. 14 (6): 655-667 https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-020-0003-6.

[14] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Yohanna, P. and Usanga, I. N. (2021) Understanding the effect of compaction energies on the strength indices and durability of oyster shell ash-lateritic soil mixtures for use in road works. Engineering and Applied Science Research. 48 (2): 151-160. https://doi.org/10.14456/easr.2021.17.

[15] Attah, I. C., Okafor, F. O. and Ugwu, O. O. (2021) Experimental and optimization study of unconfined compressive strength of ameliorated tropical black clay. Engineering and Applied Science Research. 48 (3):238-248. https://doi.org/10.14456/easr.2021.26

[16] Alaneme, G. U., Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K. and Dimonyeka, M. U. (2021) Mechanical properties optimization of soil - cement kiln dust mixture using extreme vertex design. International Journal of Pavement Research and Technology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-021-00048-8.

[17] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Ekpo, D. U., Usanga, I. N. (2021) Evaluation on stabilization role of lime and cement in expansive black clay - oyster shell ash composite. Transportation Infrastructure Geotechnology. https://doi.org/10.10007/s40515-021-00196-1

[18] Etim, R. K., Ekpo, D. U., Etim, G.U., Attah, I. C.(2021) Evaluation of lateritic soil stabilized with lime and periwinkle shell ash (PSA) admixture bound for sustainable road materials. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-021-00665-z

[19] Etim, R. K. Ekpo, D. U., Attah, I. C., Onyelowe, K. C. (2021) Effect of micro sized quarry dust particle on the compaction and strength properties of cement stabilized lateritic soil. Cleaner Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clema.2021.100023

[20] Alaneme, G. U., Attah, I. C., Mbadike, M. E., Dimonyeka, M. U., Usanga, I. N., Nwankwo, H. F. (2022) Mechanical strength optimization and simulation of cement kiln dust concrete using extreme vertex design method. Nanotechnology for Environmental Engineering. 7(1) https://doi.org/10.1007/s41204-021-00175-4

[21] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K. Ekpo, D. U., Onyelowe, K. C. (2021) Understanding the impacts of binary additives on mechanical and morphological response of ameliorated soil for road infrastructures. Journal of King Saud University-Engineering Sciences. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jksues.2021.12.001

[22] Alaneme, G. U., Mbadike, M. E., Attah, I. C., Udousoro, I. M. (2022) Mechanical behavior optimization of sawdust ash and quarry dust concrete using adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41062-021-00713-8

PUBLICATIONS AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER 1

Peer Reviewed Local Journal Publications

[23] Sani, J. E., Yohanna, P., Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C. and Bayang, F. (2019) Unconfined compressive strength of compacted lateritic soil treated with selected admixtures for geotechnical applications. Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, 4 (2): 801-815

[24] Alaneme, G. U., Onyelowe, K. C., Onyia, M. E., Bui Van, D., Mbadike, E. M., Dimonyeka, M. U., Attah, I. C., Ogbonna, C., Iro, U. I., Kumari S., Firoozi A. A. and Oyagbola I. (2020a) Modelling of the swelling potential of soil treated with quicklime-activated rice husk ash using fuzzy logic. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, 6 (1): 1 – 22. https://doi.org/10.33922/j.ujet_v6i1_1

[25] Alaneme, G. U., Onyelowe, K. C., Onyia, M. E., Bui Van, D., Mbadike, E. M., Ezugwu, C. N., Dimonyeka, M. U., Attah, I. C., Ogbonna, C., Abel, C., Ikpa, C. C., and Udousoro I. M. (2020b) Modeling volume change properties of hydrated-lime activated rice husk ash modified soft soil for construction purposes by artificial neural network. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, 6 (1): 88 – 110. https://doi.org/10.33922/j.ujet_v6i1_9

Journal Article(s) in Acceptance/Under Review

[26] Okeh, C. C., Manasseh, J., Olowosulu, A.T., Yohanna, P., Attah, I. C., Okafor C. C. (2021) The effect of Lime: Bitumen emulsion admixture on the plasticity and compaction properties of lateritic soil. Journal of Civil Engineering, Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers [Accepted manuscript]

[27] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Alaneme, G. U., Ekpo, D. U., Usanga, I.N. (2021) Studies on optimization of mechanical properties and microstructural interaction of selected soil materials ameliorated with additives. Cleaner Materials [Under Review]

[28] Attah, I. C., Okafor, F. O. and Ugwu, O. O. (2021) Durability performance of expansive soil ameliorated with binary blend of additives for infrastructure delivery. Innovative Infrastructure Solutions [Under Review]

PUBLICATIONS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

CONFERENCE PAPERS (BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I)

[1] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Ogarekpe, N. M., Robert, E. E. (2018) Influence of oyster shell ash on geotechnical properties of lateritic soil. In: Book of Abstracts 1st International Conference. Theme: Engineering and Technology as Tools for Sustainable Economic and Industrial Growth in the 21st Century. Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 25 – 28th April, 2018. pp. 43.

[2] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Yohanna, P., Eshiet, S. J. (2018) Effect of periwinkle shell ash on the geotechnical properties of compacted lateritic soil for use as road construction material. In: Book of Abstracts 1st International Conference. Theme: Engineering and Technology as Tools for Sustainable Economic and Industrial Growth in the 21st Century. Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 25 – 28th April, 2018. pp. 49.

[3] Etim, R. K., Yohanna, P., Attah, I. C., Eberemu, A. O. (2018) Reliability-based evaluation of compaction characteristics of periwinkle shell ash treated lateritic soil as road pavement sub-base material. Proceedings of 2018 NBBRI International Conference. Theme: Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs] and the Nigerian Construction Industry – Challenges and the way forward. NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, 12th – 14th June, 2018, pp. 408 - 420.

[4] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Ogarekpe, N. M., Robert, E. E. (2018). Geotechnical behaviour of lateritic soil - oyster shell ash mixtures. Proceedings of 16th International Conference and Annual General Meeting 2018 of Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers. Theme: Transforming National Economy through Sustainable Civil Engineering Infrastructure, Paradise 2018. Calabar International Convention Centre, Calabar, Cross River State. 24 – 26th Oct., 2018, pp. 45 – 52

[5] Etim, R. K. Attah, I. C. Yohanna, P. and Eshiet, S. J. (2018). Geotechnical properties of lateritic soil treated with periwinkle shell ash. Proceedings of 16th International Conference and Annual General Meeting 2018 of Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers. Theme: Transforming National Economy through Sustainable Civil Engineering Infrastructure, Paradise 2018. Calabar International Convention Centre, Calabar, Cross River State. 24 – 26th Oct., 2018, pp. 148 – 156

[6] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Yohanna, P. and Eshiet, S. J. (2018). Statistical evaluation of periwinkle shell ash treated tropical red soil for pavement applications. Proceedings of 2018 National Engineering Conference. Theme: Role of Engineering in the Diversification of Engineering Economy. Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 14th – 17th November, 2018, pp. 516 – 521.

[7] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Udoakang, D. G., Essien, U. G. (2019). Effect of elevated temperature on the geotechnical properties of selected reddish lateritic soils. In: Book of Abstracts 2019 NBRRI International Conference Series. Theme: Construction Practices in Nigeria: Issues, Prospects & Solutions. NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. 2nd – 4th July, 2019, pp. 50

[8] Yohanna, P., Etim, R. K., Sani, J. E., Attah, I. C. (2019). Statistical evaluation of compaction properties of cement kiln dust treated tropical black clay as pavement material. In: Book of Abstracts 2019 NBRRI International Conference Series. Theme: Construction Practices in Nigeria: Issues, Prospects & Solutions. NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. 2nd – 4th July, 2019, pp. 46

[9] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Ebong, U. B., Ekpenyong, U. S. (2019). Preliminary assessment of Ikot Ekong lateritic soil stabilized with periwinkle shell ash and cement for pavement sub-base. In: Book of Abstracts 2019 NBRRI International Conference Series. Theme: Construction Practices in Nigeria: Issues, Prospects & Solutions. NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. 2nd – 4th July, 2019, pp. 47

[10] Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Ufot, D. U., Udofia, G. E. and Inyang, S. H. (2019) Effect of hydrated lime - periwinkle shell ash blend on geotechnical properties of residual lateritic soil for sustainable road construction. Proceedings of UICIVIL 2019. Theme: Sustainable Construction for National Development. NLNG Conference Hall, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. 10 – 12th July, 2019, pp. 69 – 80

CONFERENCE PAPERS (AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I)

[11] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Usanga, I. N. (2021) Potentials of cement kiln dust and rice husk ash blend on strength of tropical soil for sustainable road construction material. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 1036 (2021) 012072. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1036/1/012072

[12] Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Okafor, F. O., Usanga, I. N., Ekpo, D. U. (2021) The effectiveness of cement kiln dust-metakaolin mixtures on the plasticity and compaction performance of an expansive soil. In: Book of Abstracts Resilient Infrastructure and Built Environment Conference. Solomon Ogbuike Building, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria and UBA Hall of fame, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. 4-6th August, 2021, pp. 85

F CONFERENCES / SEMINARS ATTENDED

CONFERENCES ATTENDED (BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I)

[1] The Nigerian Society of Engineers in collaboration with The Federation of African Engineering (FAEO) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Africa Engineering Conference on Energy. Theme: Adequate, Reliable, and Sustaniable Energy in Nigeria. Land of Promise 2016. Tropicana Conference Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. 21st – 25th November, 2016.

[2] The 1st International Conference on Engineering and Technology as Tools for Sustainable Economic and Industrial Growth in the 21st Century, Nsukka 2018, 25 – 28th April. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

[3] The 16th International Conference and Annual General Meeting 2018 of Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers. Theme: Transforming National Economy through Sustainable Civil Engineering Infrastructure, Paradise 2018. Calabar International Convention Centre, Calabar, Cross River State. 24th – 26th October, 2018.

[4] The 2019 NBRRI International Conference Series. Theme: Construction Practices in Nigeria: Issues, Prospects & Solutions. NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. 2nd – 4th July, 2019.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED (AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I)

[5] The 2nd International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructural Development (ICSID) 2020. Theme: Theme: Sustainable Infrastructural Development. Department of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. 27th -28th July, 2020.

[6] Resilient Infrastructure and Built Environment Conference (RIBEC) 2021. Department of Civil Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka in collaboration with University of Johannesburg, South Africa. 4 – 6th August, 2021.

Research Area

Optimization of civil engineering materials, soil re-engineering, construction engineering and sustainable civil infrastructures.

Publications

PUBLICATIONS

PUBLICATIONS BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER 1

Peer Reviewed Foreign Journal Publications

PUBLICATIONS BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER 1

Peer Reviewed Local Journal Publications

PUBLICATIONS AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER 1

Peer Reviewed Foreign Journal Publications

PUBLICATIONS AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER 1

Peer Reviewed Local Journal Publications

Journal Article(s) in Acceptance/Under Review

PUBLICATIONS IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

CONFERENCE PAPERS (BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I)

CONFERENCE PAPERS (AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I)

CONFERENCES / SEMINARS ATTENDED

CONFERENCES ATTENDED (BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I)

[4] The 2019 NBRRI International Conference Series. Theme: Construction Practices in Nigeria: Issues, Prospects & Solutions. NAF Conference Centre, Kado, Abuja. 2nd – 4th July, 2019.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED (AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I)