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Etim Roland Kufre

Lecturer I

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  • Etim Roland Kufre
  • +2348037245812
  • rolandetim@aksu.edu.ng
  • Lecturer I
  • Civil Engineering
  • Academic Staff

Profile


                                                     CURRICULUM VITAE
A      PERSONAL DATA
1.      Full Name                               ETIM, Roland Kufre                                                    
2.      Date of Birth                          24-09-1985                              
3.      Place of Birth                         Oredo Edo State                                                         
4.      Nationality                             Nigerian                      
5.      Permanent Home Address   Okopedi, Okobo L.G.A                                              
6.      Current Address                   #12 Ntiedo Edet Street Uyo                                       
(a)      Postal Address                    Department of Civil Engineering Akwa Ibom State
                                                       University                                          
(b)     E-mail Address                     rolandkufre24@gmail.com ;                                                                                                 rolandetim@aksu.edu.ng                     
(c)      Phone Contacts                  +234037245812
7.       Marital Status                       Married                                               
8.       Number and Ages of Children         Nil                                           
9.       Date of Place of First Appointment             21-03-2016                              
10.     Status/Rank at First Appointment               Lecturer II                               
11.     Date of Appointment in AKSU                    21-03-2016
12.     Present Status/Rank and Salary                  Lecturer I                    
13.     Date of Last Promotion /Upgrading           01-10-2019     
14.     Date of Confirmation of Appointment       04-04-2018                  
15.     Department/Unit                                         Civil Engineering
16.     Faculty                                                           Engineering
17.     State any Transfer or Merging of Service   Nil
19. Researchgate link         https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Roland-Etim
20. ORCID:         http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3790-9288

B.        ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
              (i).     HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES
                           INSTITUTION                                                                      DATE
              i.       Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria , Zaria                                  2017- Date
              ii.      Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria , Zaria                                  2012 - 2015 
              iii.     Federal University of Technology, Owerri                             2005 - 2010
              iv.     Comprehensive Secondary School, Okobo                           1996 - 2001
              v.      Army Children School, Comilla Barracks Kaduna                 1990 - 1995

             (ii).    ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES
                      QUALIFICATION                                                                      DATE
              i.       PhD (in view)                                                                            Ongoing 
              ii.      MSc Civil Engineering                                                             2015
              iii.     B.Eng. Civil Engineering                                                          2010 
              iv.     WASSCE                                                                                   2001
              v.      FSLC                                                                                          1995

            (iii).  DISTINCTION AND AWARDS WITH DATES: None       

C.        WORK EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

i).         WORK EXPERIENCE BEFORE PRESENT APPOINTMENT
Amirco Universal Concept, Race Course Road Kano (Site Engineer)        2011-2014  
Golandah International Limited, Port Harcourt (Project Engineer)           2015-2016
   
ii).        WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY
a).        COURSES TAUGHT WITH DATES
i.          CIV 361,Civil Engineering Materials (2credit hours),                    2016-2020
ii.         CIV 312, Soil Mechanics I (2 credit Hours),                                   2016-Date     
iii.        CIV 311, Engineering Geology (3credit Hour),                              2017-2019     
iv.        CIV 342, Civil Engineering Laboratory II (1 credit hours),            2018-Date     
v.         CIV 351, Civil Engineering Laboratory I (1 credit hours),             2017-2019     
vi.        CIV 411, Soil Mechanics II (2 credit hours),                                   2016-Date     
vii.       CIV 532, Civil Eng. Practice and Construction Mgt. 
            (2credit hours),                                                                                 2016-2018     
viii.     CIV 461 Civil Laboratory III (1 credit hours)                                   2021
               
b).       RESPONSIBILITY
i.         Exam/Time Table Officer Civil Engineering Dept.,                        2018-2020     
ii.        Department/Faculty of Engineering Examination Misconduct 
           Committee,                                                                                       2016-Date
iii.       Department Result vetting committee                                           2016-Date      
iv.       Department committee on accreditation 
           (Physical facilities assessment)                                                       2021
 
c).       COMMITTEE/COMMUNITY SERVICE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY
d).       NATIONAL/STATE/COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY
e).       RESEARCHES UNDERTAKEN WITH DATES: 
i.         Mechanical properties optimization of soil-cement kiln dust mixture using
           extreme vertex design, 2021
ii.        Influence of periwinkle shell ash on the strength properties of cement-
           stabilized lateritic soil, 2021
iii.       Evaluation on Stabilization Role of Lime and Cement in Expansive Black Clay -
           Oyster Shell Ash Composite, 2021

D       MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES:
i.         Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE (33233)              2014  
ii.       Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN (R.29643)  2015  

          



Research Area


Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering; Biogeotechnic; Geopolymer; Bioinspired Geotechnic, Waste Containment; Cleaner Innovative and Sustainable Civil Engineering Materials.

Publications


PUBLICATIONS:
a.      THESIS/DISSERTATIONS
Stabilization of Black Cotton Soil with Lime-Iron Ore Tailing Blend; M.sc Thesis Department of Civil Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Kaduna State (2015)

b.   PUBLICATIONS
 Journal Publications
PUBLICATIONS/ARTICLES BEFORE LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I
Peered Reviewed International Journals
1.      Osinubi KJ, Eberemu AO, Yohanna, P and Etim R. K. (2016) Reliability estimate of compaction characteristics of iron ore tailings treated tropical black clay as road pavement sub-base material. In; American society of Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Special publication. 271, pp 855-864. http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9780784480144.085
 
2.      Etim, R.K., Eberemu, A.O., and Osinubi, K.J. (2017). Stabilization of black cotton soil with lime and iron ore tailings admixture. Journal of Transportation Geotechnics Elsevier, 10:85-95Http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.trgeo.2017.01.002

3.      Sani, J. E., Yohanna, P., Etim K. R., Osinubi, J. K. and Eberemu, O. A. (2017). Reliability Evaluation of Optimum Moisture Content of Tropical Black Clay Treated with Locust Bean Waste Ash as Road Pavement Sub-base Material. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering Springer. http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/sl0706-017-0256-2

4.      Bassey, O. B., Attah, I. C., Ambrose, E. E and Etim, R. K. (2017) Correlation between CBR Values and Index Properties of Soils: A Case Study of Ibiono, Oron and Onna in AkwaIbom State. Resources and Environment, 7(4): 94-102. doi: 10.5923/j.re.20170704.02

5.      Etim, R. K., 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), Vol. 22, Bund.12, pp. 4769 – 4780.

6.      Moses, G., Etim, R.K., Sani, J. E., Nwude, M. (2018) Desiccation effect of compacted tropical black clay treated with concrete waste. Leonardo Electronic Journal of Practices and Technologies, Issue 33: p. 69-88.
 
7.      Sani, J. E., Etim, R.K. Joseph, A. (2019) Compaction Behaviour of Lateritic Soil–Calcium Chloride Mixtures. Geotechnical and Geological Engineering. Springer Nature Switzerland. 37:2343-2362. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10706-018-00760-6
 
8.      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.Vol.11, No.4, pp. 62–74.ISSN 2224-5790 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0514 (Online) DOI: 10.7176/CER/11-4-07

Peered Reviewed Local Journals
9.      Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Bassey, O. B. (2017) Assessment of periwinkle shell ask blended cement concrete in crude oil polluted environment. FUWTrends in Science & Technology Journal, Federal University Wukari Vol. 2 No. 2 pp. 879-885 www.ftstjournal.com
 
10.  Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Ekpo, D. U. (2018) Behaviour of periwinkle shell ask blended cement concrete in sulphuric acid environment. Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 37, No. 2, pp.315-321. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/nit.v37i2.5
 
11.  Moses, G., Etim, R. K., Sani, J. E. Bobai, Y. S. (2019) Geotechnical properties of crude oil incinerated lateritic soil for use in roadwork. FUWTrends in Science & Technology Journal, Federal University Wukari.Vol. 4 No. 1 pp. 069 – 074www.ftstjournal.com
 
12.  Ambrose1, E. E., Etim, R. K. and Koffi, N. E. (2019). Quality Assessment of Commercially Produced Sandcrete Blocks in Part of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) Vol. 38, No. 3, pp. 586 – 593. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v38i3.7
 
PUBLICATION AFTER LAST PROMOTION TO THE RANK OF LECTURER I
Peered Reviewed International Journals
 
13.  Moses, G., Etim, R. K., Sani, J. E., Nwude, M.(2019) Desiccation-Induced Volumetric Shrinkage Characteristics of Highly Expansive Tropical Black Clay Treated with Groundnut Shell Ash for Barrier Consideration. Civil and Environmental Research.Vol.11, No.8, pp. 58–74. ISSN 2224-5790 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0514 (Online) DOI: 10.7176/CER/11-8-06
                                      
14.  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, Taiwan Geotechnical Society, Vol. 14, No. 3, pp. 179-190, http://dx.doi.org/10.6310/jog.201909_14(3).7

15.  Attah, I. C., Agunwamba, J. C., Etim, R. K., 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 Sciences, Vol. 14, No. 20, 3606 – 3618, October 2019.

16.  Attah, I. C. and Etim, R. K. (2020) Experimental investigation on the effects of elevated temperature on geotechnical behaviour of tropical residual soils. Springer Nature Applied Sciences. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. 2:370. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-2149-x
 
17.  Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., 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 Technology, Chinese Society of Pavement Engineering, Volume 13, Issue 4, pp. 341-351. Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-020-0290-y
 
18.  Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Alaneme, G.U., Bassey, O.B. (2020) Optimization of Mechanical Properties of Rice Husk Ash concrete using Scheffe’s theory. Springer Nature Applied Sciences. Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020. 2:928. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-020-2727-y
 
19.  Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Yohanna, P. 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.
 
20.  Alaneme, G.UAttah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Dimonyeka, M. U. (2021) Mechanical properties optimization of soil-cement kiln dust mixture using extreme vertex design. International Journal of Pavement Research Technology, Chinese Society of Pavement Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-021-00048-8

21.  Etim, R. K. Ekpo, D U. Ebong, UB, Usanga, I. N. (2021) Influence of periwinkle shell ash on the strength properties of cement-stabilized lateritic soil. International Journal of Pavement Research Technology, Chinese Society of Pavement Engineering, Springer Nature Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42947-021-00072-8

22.  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/10.1007/s40515-021-00196-1

23.  Etim, R. K., Ekpo, D U. Etim, G.U., UB, 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
 
24.  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, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clema.2021.100023
 
25.  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, Elsevier. https://doi.org/110.1016/j.jksues.2021.12.001
 
26.  Yohanna, P., Etim, R.K., Ijimdiya, T.S., Osinubi, K.J., Buki, J.M. (2022) Reliability analysis of compaction characteristics of tropical black clay admixed with lime and iron ore-silica based dominant tailing. epitoanyag – Journal of Silicate Based and Composite Materials. Vol. 74 No.1; pp. 13-20. http://doi.org/10.14382/epitoanyag-jsbcm.2022.3
 
Peered Reviewed Local Journals (after last promotion to the rank of lecturer I)
27.  Ishola, K., Olawuyi, O. A. Bello, A. A., Etim, R. K., Yohanna, P., Sani, J. E. (2019). Review of agricultural waste utilization as improvement additives for residual tropical soils. Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology & Environment AZOJETE, September 2019. Vol. 15(3): 733 – 749. Published by Faculty of Engineering, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. ISSN 1596 – 2490, e-ISSN 2545 – 5818.
 
28.  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, UNIBEN. 4(2): 801-815. December 2019
 
29.  Yohanna, P., Ibrahim, U.A and Etim, R. K. (2020) Compaction Behaviour of Black Cotton Soil Treated with Selected Admixtures: A Statistical Approach. Premier Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Publication of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Ibadan Branch. Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 35 – 44
 
30.  Usanga, I. N., Etim, R. K., Umoren, V.  (2020) Estimation of Trip Generation Rates for Residential Land Use in Uyo (Nigeria). Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), Vol. 39, No. 4, October 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v39i4.2
 
31.  Yohanna, P., Kanyi, M. I., Etim, R. K.,Eberemu, O. A., Osinubi, K. J. (2021) Experimental and Statistical Study on Black Cotton Soil Modified with Cement–Iron Ore Tailings.FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology (FUOYEJET), Vol. 6, Issue 1,Mar 2021, ISSN: 2579-0625 (Online), 2579-0617 (Paper) http://dx.doi.org/10.46792/fuoyejet.vAiB.C
 
32.  Usanga, I. N., Etim, R. K., (2021) Effect of Increasing Rate of Tricycle on Saturation Flow at Signalized Intersections in Uyo, Akwa-Ibom State, Nigeria. NIJOTECH, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 191-198. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v40i2.4
 
33.  Sani, J.E., Moses, G., Etim, R.K., Adebayo, K., Kevin, O.K., Mbogu, O.C. (2021) Modeling of California Bearing Ratio with Basic Engineering Properties along East-West Road – Section II (Port Harcourt to Kaiama). ATBU Journal of Science Technology and Education (JOSTE). 9(4), 138-151. December, 2021 ISSN: 2277-0011: Journal homepage: www.atbuftejoste.com

Journal Article(s) in Acceptance/Under Review
34.  Etim, R.K., Ijimdiya, T.S., Eberemu, A.O., Osinubi, K.J. (2022) Compatibility interaction of landfill leachate with lateritic soil bio-treated with Bacillus. megaterium using MICP technique: criterion for barrier material in waste containment. Cleaner Materials, Elsevier (ACCEPTED)
 
35.  Onyelowe, K.C., Tome, S., Ebid, A.M, Usungedo, T., Duc BUI VAN, Etim, R.K., Onuoha, I.C., Attah, I.C. (2022). Effect of desiccation on ashcrete (HSDA)-treated soft soil used as flexible pavement foundation.  Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, (ACCEPTED)
 
36.  Attah, I.C. Etim, R. K., Alaneme, G.U., Ekpo, D U., Usanga, I.N.(2022) Scheffe’s approach for single additive optimization in selected soils amelioration studies for cleaner environment and sustainable subgrade materials. Cleaner materials. (Under review)
 
37.  Ezeokpube, GC., Ahaneku, IE., Alaneme,GU., Attah,IC., Etim., RK.,Udousoro, IM. (2022) Evaluation of Soil-Lime-Crude Oil Contaminated Soil Blend Mechanical Properties for Sustainable Pavement Foundation Using Regression Model (Under review)
 
Publications in Book Chapters
1.    Osinubi, K. J., Eberemu, A. O., Yohanna, P., Etim. R. K., (2016). Reliability estimate of compaction characteristics of iron ore tailing treated tropical black clay as road pavement sub-base materials. In:Geo-Chicago 2016; Sustainable Geoenviromental system. Edited by Anirban De,; Krishna R. Reddy,;NazliYesiller,;DemitriosZekkos, and Arvin Farid. ASCE Geotechnical Special Publicaton, GSP 271, pp. 855 – 864. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1061/9 784480144.085

Publications in Conference Proceedings
Publication in conference proceedings; Conference Papers (Before last promotion to Lect I)
1.   Etim, R. K., Eberemu, A. O and Osinubi, K. J. (2014) Effect of Lime – Iron Ore Tailing Blend on the Expansive Behaviour of Black Cotton Soil. In: Proceeding of Nigeria Engineering Conference. Theme: Engineering and Technology for Economic Transformation. Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, September 15-18, 2014. Zaria, Kaduna State. CR ROMs of Presentation; 2014: 864 – 874.
 
2.  Osinubi, K. J, Eberemu, A. O., Yohanna, P and Etim, R. K. (2016) Reliability Estimate of Compaction Characteristics of Iron Ore Tailings Treated Tropical Black Clay As Road Pavement Sub-Base Materials. Geo-Checage Conference, Sustainability, Energy and Geonevironement. Geo-Institute (GI) of American Society of Civil Engineers. Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Chicago, USA, August 14-18, 2016.
 
3.  Sani, J. E., Yohanna, P. and Etim, R. K. (2016) Reliability Estimate and Prediction of Optimum Moisture Content of Cement Kiln Dust Treated Black cotton Soil. In: Proceedings 2nd National Engineering Conference, ACICON 2016. Theme: Bridging the Gap between Academica and Industry in Nigeria – Refocusing the Engineering Discipline – 2. Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano. 6th – 8th Dec. 2016, Kano, Kano State. CD ROM of Presentation; 2016:170– 177. 
 
4.   Etim, R. K., Yohanna, P., Attah, I. C., and Eberemu, A. O. (2018) Reliability-Based Evaluation of Compaction Characteristics of Periwinkle Shell Ash Treated Lateritic soil as Road pavement  Subbase Materials. Proceedings of 2018 NBBRI International Conference, Theme: Sustainable Development Goal (SDGs) and the Nigerian Construction Industry-Challenges and the way forward. NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, 12-14th June 2018. pp. 408-420. ISBN:978-978-521-470-3
 
5.   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. 24th – 26th October, 2018, pp. 45 – 52
 
6.   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. 24th – 26th October, 2018, pp. 148 – 156
 
7.   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 National Engineering Conference 2018. Theme: The Role of Engineering in the Diversification of Nigerian Economy. Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 14-17th November, 2018. pp. 516–521.
 
8.  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 of 2019 NBRRI International Conference Series. Theme; Construction practices in Nigeria: Issues, prospect and solutions.NAF conference centre, kado, AbujA Engineering. 2-4th July, 2019. pp. 47
 
9.  Attah, I. C., Etim, R. K., Udoakang D. J. Essiene, U. G.(2019). Effect of elevated temperature on the geotechnical properties of selected reddish lateritic soils. In: Book of Abstracts of 2019 NBRRI International Conference Series. Theme; Construction practices in Nigeria: Issues, prospect and solutions. NAF conference centre, Kado, Abuja Engineering. 2-4th July, 2019. pp. 50
 
10.  Yohnna, P., Etim, R. K., Sani, J. E. Mije, F. G. and Attah, I. C.,(2019) Statistical evaluation of compaction properties of cement kiln dust-treated tropical black clay as pavement materials. In: Book of Abstracts of 2019 NBRRI International Conference Series. Theme; Construction practices in Nigeria: Issues, prospect and solutions. NAF conference centre, Kado, Abuja Engineering. 2-4th July, 2019. pp. 46. 
 
11. Etim, R. K., Attah, I. C., Ufot, D. U., Udofia, G. E., 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 the 2019 Civil Engineering Conference, UICIVIL 2019. Theme: Sustainable Construction for National Development. NLNG Conference hall, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. 10-12 July, 2019. pp.69 – 80. ISBN: 978-978-310-596-5
 
Publication in conference proceedings; Conference Papers (after last promotion to the rank of lecturer I)
 
12.  Oluremi, J.R., Ishola, K., Yohanna, P., Etim, R.K. (2019) Geotechnical investigation of the suitability of some selected lateritic soils for road construction in Osun State. Proceedings of the 1st International Conference On Engineering And Environmental Sciences. Theme: Advancing Technology and Environmental Burdens: Challenges and Sustainable Solutions. Faculty of Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Osun State University Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria November 5-7, 2019. http://bit.ly/36wwUPI
 
13.   Osinubi, K. J., Eberemu, A. O., Ijimdiya, T. S., Etim, R. K. (2021) Microbial-Induced Calcite Precipitation Study on the Plasticity and Compaction Characteristics of Lateritic soil treated with Bacillus Megaterium in Urea-CaCl2 Culture Medium. ICSID 2020. IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 1036(2021)012031. http://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1036/1/01230331
 
14.   Ekpo, D U., Fajobi, A B., Ayodele, A L., Etim, R K (2021) Potentials of cement kiln dust-periwinkle shell ash blends on compaction behaviour of two tropical soils for use as sustainable construction materials. ICSID 2020. IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 1036(2021)012033. http://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/1036/1/0123033
 
15.  Attah, I C., Etim, R. K., Usanga, I. N.  (2021c) Potential of Cement Kiln Dust-Rice Husk Ash Blend on Strength of Lateritic Soil for Sustainable Road Construction Material. ICSID 2020. IOP Conf, Series: Materilas Science and Engineering. 1036(2021)012072. 
 
16.  Osinubi, K. J., Eberemu, A. O., Ijimdiya, T. S. Etim, R. K. (2021) Unconfined Compressive Strength of Compacted Tropical Soil Bio-treated with Bacillus Megaterium. In: Hossain Z., Zaman M., Zhang J. (eds) Finding Solutions of the 21st Century Transportation Problems Through Research and Innovations. GeoChina 2021. Sustainable Civil Infrastructures. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-79638-9_4
 
F    CONFERENCES/SEMINARS ATTENDED 
1.    National Engineering Conference. Theme: Engineering and Technology for Economic Transformation. Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, September 15-18th, 2014. Zaria, Kaduna State. 
 
2.    The Nigerian Society of Engineers in collaboration with The Federation of African Engineering (FAEO) and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Africa Engineering Conference on Energy. Theme: Adequate, Reliable and Sustained Energy in Nigeria. Land of Promise 2016. Tropicana Conference Centre, Uyo, AkwaIbom State. 21st – 25th November, 2016.
 
3.   The Nigerian Society of Engineers Conference and AGM. Theme: Diversification of Nigeria Economy: Engineering Perspective. Chida Event Centre, Utako, Abuja 20th – 24th November, 2017.
 
4.   Akwa Ibom State University Board of Research (AKUBOR) workshop on Research Grant Writing and Publishing Techniques. Held at AkwaIbom State University. Thursday 7th December, 2017. 
 
5.   2018 NBRRI International Conference, Theme: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Nigerian Construction Industry-Challenges and the way forward. NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, 12-14th June 2018. 
 
6.   National Engineering Conference 2018, Theme: The Role of Engineering in the Diversification of Nigerian Economy. Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 14-17th November, 2018
 
7.   2019 NBRRI International Conference Series, Theme: Construction Practices in Nigeria: Issues, Prospect and Solution. NAF conference centre, Kado, Abuja. 25-27th June, 2019. 
 
8.   UICIVIL 2019. Theme: Sustainable Construction for National Development. NLNG Conference Hall, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan. 10-12th July, 2019
 
9.   2nd International Conference on Sustainable Infrastructure, ICSID 2020 (Virtual). July 27 – 28, 2020. Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery, Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria. pp. 84