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Mr. ORHUEBOR , Ernest Nwanwunweneonye

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Ernest N. Orhuebor, is a lecturer in the Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. He hold a Bachelor of Sciences (B.Sc.) in Pure and Industrial Chemistry from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) in Science Education from Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba; Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Industrial Chemistry from Federal University of Technology, Akure; Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Petroleum Chemistry and Petrochemicals from University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt; and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Chemistry from Federal University of Petroleum Resources, (FUPRE) (IN-VIEW). His research interest is in the area of, Renewable Energy, Biofuel, Recycling of Used Engine Oil, Synthesis of Nanomaterials; Enhancing Bentonite Rheological Properties; Developing Catalyst for Petrochemical Processes; Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Remediation; Oil Spillage Remediation; Synthesis and Characterization of Materials for Diverse Applications. Ernest N. Orhuebor is a resource person to numerous oil and gas consultant companies.

Publications

  1. Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Gospel Effiong Isangadighi, Chris Akpololohor & Rotimi Akinboboye (OCTOBER/2025) Data-Driven Techno-Economic and Environmental Assessment of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles as a Source of Transportation in Nigeria, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (ISSN 2786-9342), https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396952552_Data-Driven_Techno-Economic_and_Environmental_Assessment_of_Compressed_Natural_Gas_CNG_Vehicles_as_a_Source_of_Transportation_in_Nigeria, 3(5), 142-152

  2. Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, John Aberebuofori, Chris Akpololohor, Gospel Effiong Isangadighi & Nkechi Blessing Chinedu (NOVEMBER/2025) Occupational Exposure to Nanoparticles in Additive Manufacturing Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies, Asian Journal of Applied Science and Technology (AJAST), https://www.researchgate.net/publication/397871780_Occupational_Exposure_to_Nanoparticles_in_Additive_Manufacturing_Risk_Assessment_and_Mitigation_Strategies, 9(4), 12-29

  3. Orhuebor, E. N. (MARCH/2022) Recycling of used engine oil using composite solvents and cashew bark activated carbon extraction technology, International Journal of Applied Chemical and Biological Sciences, https://visnav.in/ijacbs/article/recycling-of-used-engine-oil-using-composite-solvents-and-cashew-bark-activated-carbon-extraction-technology/, 3(2), , 20-24

  4. ErnestNwanwunweneonye Orhuebor; Ubong Bernard Essien; Smart Acha; Felix Isidore Ibanga;Uduak Isidore Udoh; Patience Oinu Momoh;Blessing Ukudo; & Prince Uche Micheal (JULY/2025) Assessment of Environmental and Occupational Hazards Associated with Crude Oil Exploitation: A Toxicokinetic and Engineering-Based Framework for Sustainable Mitigation, Journal Of African Innovation And Advance Studies (JAIAS), https://www.researchgate.net/publication/393687621_Assessment_of_Environmental_and_Occupational_Hazards_Associated_with_Crude_Oil_Exploitation_A_Toxicokinetic_and_Engineering-Based_Framework_for_Sustainable_Mitigation, 8(2), 105-128

  5. Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Ubong Bernard Essien, Udegbe Ndubuisi Matthew, Akanimo Gordon Essiet, MuhammadIsah, Linda I. Ozohili, Eunice Akpobodesere Debekeme, Nifemi Leon Iwalehin & Ifreke Mfon Udofia (JANUARY/2025) Environmental Toxicology of Petroleum Sludge at Warri Refinery Environment: Quantitative Risk Assessment and Predictive Modeling Using Artificial Intelligence, Middle East Journal of Applied Science Technology, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399621549_Environmental_Toxicology_of_Petroleum_Sludge_at_Warri_Refinery_Environment_Quantitative_Risk_Assessment_and_Predictive_Modeling_Using_Artificial_Intelligence#fullTextFileContent, 08(04), 86-105

  6. Orhuebor, E. N. (JANUARY/2022) Evaluation of wear metals levels in engine oil recycled by composite solvents and cashew bark activated carbon extraction technology, International Journal of Applied Chemical and Biological Sciences, https://visnav.in/ijacbs/article/evaluation-of-wear-metals-levels-in-engine-oil-recycled-by-composite-solvents-and-cashew-bark-activated-carbon-extraction-technology/, 3(1), , 45-49

  7. Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Nkechi Blessing Chinedu, Gospel Effiong Isangadighi, Chukwudi Jude Ofoegbu, Ubong Bernard Essien, emitayo Evelyn Damilola (DECEMBER/2025) Machine Learning-Driven Predictive Modelling of Toxic Hydrocarbon Emissions and Public Health Risks in The Port Harcourt Refining Corridor: Integrating Data Governance, Ethical AI, and Intellectual Property Protection Frameworks, EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (ISSN 2786-9342), https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398915279_Machine_Learning-Driven_Predictive_Modelling_of_Toxic_Hydrocarbon_Emissions_and_Public_Health_Risks_in_The_Port_Harcourt_Refining_Corridor_Integrating_Data_Governance_Ethical_AI_and_Intellectual_Prope, 4(1), 60-72

  8. Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Ubong Bernard Essien, Jessica Gospel Isangadighi, Nkanyi Obidi Chukwuma, FelixIsidore Ibanga & Uduak Isidore Udoh (DECEMBER/2025) Integrated Hydrochemical and Ecotoxicological Appraisal of Oil-Based Drilling Mud Contamination in the Eruemokarien Environment, Delta State, Irish Interdisciplinary Journal of Science , https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399641870_Integrated_Hydrochemical_and_Ecotoxicological_Appraisal_of_Oil-Based_Drilling_Mud_Contamination_in_the_Eruemokarien_Environment_Delta_State, 9(4) , 82-95

  9. Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Nkechi Blessing Chinedu, Gospel Effiong Isangadighi, Jessica Augustine Udeh, Okoh Augustine Uchenna, Goodness Effiong Isangadighi, & Alabo Michael John (DECEMBER/2025) Occupational Health Risk Mapping in the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Fields using Machine Learning and Environmental Exposure Indices, European Journal of Innovative Studies and Sustainability, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398970431_Occupational_Health_Risk_Mapping_in_the_Niger_Delta_Oil_and_Gas_Fields_using_Machine_Learning_and_Environmental_Exposure_Indices#fullTextFileContent, 2(1), 54-71

  10. Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Ubong Bernard Essien, Udegbe Ndubuisi Matthew, Akanimo Gordon Essiet, MuhammadIsah, Linda I. Ozohili, Eunice Akpobodesere Debekeme, Nifemi Leon Iwalehin & Ifreke Mfon Udofia (DECEMBER/2025) Environmental Toxicology of Petroleum Sludge at Warri Refinery Environment: Quantitative Risk Assessment and Predictive Modeling Using Artificial Intelligence, Middle East Journal of Applied Science Technology, https://www.researchgate.net/publication/399621549_Environmental_Toxicology_of_Petroleum_Sludge_at_Warri_Refinery_Environment_Quantitative_Risk_Assessment_and_Predictive_Modeling_Using_Artificial_Intelligence#fullTextFileContent, 08(04), 86-105

  11. Gospel Effiong Isangadighi; Ernest NwanwunweneonyeOrhuebor; Ubong Bernard Essien; Precious Matthew;Musfikul Islam; Etinosa Ahanor, Esq; & Gabriel Obahor (AUGUST/2024) Machine Learning-Enhanced Multidisciplinary Assessment of Petroleum Hydrocarbon Pollution: Biochemical, Microbial, Toxicological, and Environmental Perspectives, Journal of Science Innovation , https://www.researchgate.net/publication/396402568_Machine_Learning-Enhanced_Multidisciplinary_Assessment_of_Petroleum_Hydrocarbon_Pollution_Biochemical_Microbial_Toxicological_and_Environmental_Perspectives, 05(09), 268-290

  12. A.P. Okoro; E. N. Orhuebor ; N. C. Ngobiri (APRIL /2025) Impact of vehicular emissions on air quality parameters in major motor parks in Abuja, Nigeria, Scientia Africana, https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sa/article/view/297506, 24(2), , 20-24

  13. ORHUEBOR E. N., CHINEDU, N. B., ORHUEBOR M. N. (2026) A Review of Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) Cellulose Extraction Methods, Yields, and Emerging Application, Journal of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies. (JOSTES), https://sdujostes.org/jostes/article/view/60/33, 2(1), 189-205

  14. Nkechi Blessing Chinedu, Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Adaugo Cynthia Nnanna, Uwague Austine, Bassey Okon Effanga, Awero Aveena, Prince-charles Omin Itu, Bernard Obagha Bassey. (2026) Comparative Evaluation and Process Performance Analysis of Bioethanol Production from Carica papaya and Citrullus lanatus Peels, European Journal of Innovative Studies and Sustainability,, https://doi.org/10.59324/ejiss.2026.2(2).12, 2(2), 182-199

  15. Nkechi Blessing Chinedu, Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Mayen Godwin Ben, Oyerinde Oluwole Joshua, Adaugo Cynthia Nnanna, Devu Nancy Oghenebrume (2026) Comparative Modelling and Statistical Optimization of Bioethanol Production from Yam, Plantain, and Potato Peels Using Fermentation Performance Indicators, World News of Natural Sciences (WNOFNS) , https://psjd.icm.edu.pl/psjd/element/bwmeta1.element.psjd-2c322f67-0c84-47b0-a7f8-ebf26f97e91f, 65 , 228-244

  16. Nkechi Blessing Chinedu, Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Gabriel Obahor, Ubong Bernard Essien, Nifemi Leon Iwalehin and Ekeipre Clement (2026) Fate and transport modelling of petroleum hydrocarbons in aquatic and soil systems: Toxicological profiling and safety implications for human and environmental health, Open Access Research Journal of Science and Technology, https://doi.org/10.53022/oarjst.2026.16.2.0039, 16(02), 150-165

  17. Nkechi Blessing Chinedu, Adaugo Cynthia Nnanna, Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor, Uwague Austine, Ochuko Johnbull Abeokuta, Emmanuel Ekene Okafor, Enarhevwa Destiny (2026) Valorisation of Banana and Pineapple Peel Wastes for Sustainable Bioethanol Production: An Integrated Assessment of Fermentation Efficiency, Ethanol Quality, and Energy Recovery, European Journal of Ecology, Biology and Agriculture , https://ejeba.com/index.php/journal/article/download/275/233, 3(3), 298-316.

  18. Orhuebor N. Ernest, Zaynad Muhammad Chellube, Egbere Ogbemudia Moses, Abeokuta O. Johnbull, Ofogharenor Tanro Maris, Apuyor K. Efe, Ikechukwu S. Chikwe, Onwugbuta G. Chukwuemeka, Brown Amieye Bright, Njor OruOgar and Erienu Obruche Kennedy (2026) DETERMINATION OF TOTAL PETROLEUM HYDROCARBONS (TPH) CONCENTRATION LEVELS IN AUTOMOBILE WORKSHOP SOILS AS PREVENTIVE MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT, International Journal Advanced Research Publication, https://doi-doi.org/101555/ijarp.1825, 02(06), 01-15

  19. Orhuebor E.N., Chikwe T.N., and Onojake M.C. (2020) Recycling of "Spent Engine Oil'' using Activated Charcoal Derived from Anacardium Occidentale, Chemical Science , https://www.researchgate.net/publication/343628234_Recycling_of_Spent_Engine_Oil'_using_Activated_Charcoal_Derived_from_Anacardium_Occidentale, 2(4), 52-57

  20. Nkechi Blessing Chinedu; Ernest Nwanwunweneonye Orhuebor; Omuru Uyouyouoghene Hannah; Ubong Bernard Essien; Chigozirim Ezenwa Ndubuka; Ishado Stephen Ayeni; Ndor-Odok Prince Out; Ekanem Magdalene Emmanuel; Yaqub Rasheed (2001) Petrochemical Pollutants and Their Toxicological Fate in Sediment-Water Systems: A Combined analytical and Ecotoxicological Study of Oguta Lake and Njaba River, Imo State, Nigeria, INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION (IJRSI), https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000242, 13(3), 2321-2705