Education

• B.Sc., Industrial Chemistry, Abia State University, Uturu, Nigeria, 2007
• Ph.D., Chemistry, University of Aberdeen, UK, 2014

Research Topics

• Hydration, microstructure and durability of cement-based materials
• Cement-admixture interactions
• Rheology of cement-based materials and complex fluids
• Waste stabilization in cementitious matrices
• Thermodynamics of cement hydration and alkali-silica reaction
• Composites and functional materials
• Inorganic electrides and microporous materials

Publications with LCC

• Okoronkwo, M. U.; Balonis, M.; Katz, L.; Juenger, M. C. G.; Sant, G. A thermodynamics-based approach for examining the suitability of cementitious formulations for stabilizing coal-combustion wastes. Journal of Environmental Management 2018, 217, 278-287.
• Okoronkwo, M. U.; Falzone, G.; Wada, A.; Franke, W.; Neithalath, N.; Sant, G. A rheology-based protocol to establish admixture compatibility in dense cementitious suspensions. ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering 2018, accepted.

Conference Presentations

• “A thermodynamics-based protocol for assessing the suitability of geopolymer formulations for solidifying/stabilizing coal combustion residues”. Okoronkwo, M.U.; Balonis, M.; Sant, G. Global Waste Management Symposium, Indian Wells, CA. 2018

Awards & Recognition

• Outstanding Paper Award, Materials and Structure, 2016
• Principal’s Research Excellence Award, Aberdeen, 2013
• University Valedictorian; Best graduating student, class of 2007/2008