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Membrane separation and nanofiltration
Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment
Separation of antibiotics and pharmaceutical compounds
Membrane modelling and solute rejection analysis
Process modelling and simulation
Corrosion engineering
Materials selection for chemical and energy systems

PhD in Chemical Engineering
University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic 2022 – 2026 (expected)
Research focus: Pharmaceutical wastewater treatment
Dissertation title: Separation of Specific Pharmaceutical Pollutant from Wastewater by Nanofiltration
Supervisor: Prof. Ing. Petr Mikulášek, CSc.

Specialist supervisor: Ing. Jiří Cuhorka, Ph.D.

MEng in Chemical Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria 2019

BEng in Chemical Engineering (Second Class Upper Division)
Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria 2014

Academic Appointments / Research Experience

PhD Researcher / Doctoral Candidate
University of Pardubice, Pardubice, Czech Republic
2022 – 2026 (expected)

Conducting research in chemical engineering with a focus on pharmaceutical wastewater treatment
Working on nanofiltration-based separation of pharmaceutical compounds
Applying experimental and modelling approaches to membrane characterization and solute rejection
Presenting research findings at international conferences and technical workshops

Conference Proceedings

Anike, O. - Cuhorka, J. - Mikulášek, P. Optimizing Nanofiltration Parameters for Effective Removal of Norfloxacin using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).. In MEMPUR 2025: collection of abstracts. Česká Lípa: Česká membranová platforma (CZEMP), 2025. ISBN 978-80-908781-9-8.
Cuhorka, J. - Anike, O. - Mikulášek, P. Separation of Metformin, Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim from Aqueous Solutions using Nanofiltration. In MEMPUR 2025: Collection of Abstracts. Česká Lípa: Czech Membrane Platform (CZEMP), 2025. ISBN 978-80-908781-9-8.
Anike, O. - Cuhorka, J. - Mikulášek, P. Optimisation of Commercially Available Nanofiltration Membranes Performance in the Separation of Selected Medicinal Drugs.. In Workshop of Student's Presentation 2025: book of abstracts. Česká Lípa: Czech Membrane Platform, 2025. ISBN 978-80-909640-1-3.
Anike, O. - Cuhorka, J. - Mikulášek, P. Separation of Antibiotics Using Two Commercial Nanofiltration Membranes – Experimental Study and Modelling. In Euromembrane 2024: book of abstracts. Česká Lípa: Česká membránová platforma (CZEMP), 2024. p. 823 p. ISBN not available.
Anike, O. - Cuhorka, J. - Ezeogu, N. - Mikulášek, P. Modeling Uncharged Solute Rejection for the Characterization of Polyamide Nanofiltration Membranes in Environmental Applications. In Workshop of Student's Presentation 2024: book of abstracts. Česká Lípa: Česká membránová platforma (CZEMP), 2024. p. 14-15 p. ISBN 978-80-908781-6-7.
Anike, O. - Cuhorka, J. - Mikulášek, P. Atenolol Separation Study Using Two Commercially Available Nanofiltration Membranes. In Euromembrane 2024: book of abstracts. Česká Lípa: Česká membránová platforma (CZEMP), 2024. p. 785 p. ISBN not available.
Ezeogu, N. - Anike, O. - Cuhorka, J. - Mikulášek, P. Separation of Pharmaceuticals from Wastewater using Nanofiltration Membranes as one of the Possibilities of a Circular Economic Approach. In Euromembrane 2024: book of abstracts. Česká Lípa: Česká membránová platforma (CZEMP), 2024. p. 255 p. ISBN not available.
Anike, O. - Cuhorka, J. - Mikulášek, P. Application of Commercially Available Nanofiltration Membranes for Metformin and Atenolol Separation. In Collection of Abstracts MEMPUR 2023. Česká Lípa: Czech Membranová Platforma (CZEMP), 2023. p. 62 p. ISBN 978-80-908781-1-2.

Selected Conference Presentations and Workshop Contributions

Workshop of Students’ Presentation (2025)

Optimisation of Commercially Available Nanofiltration Membranes Performance in the Separation of Selected Medicinal Drugs

MEMPUR (2025)
Optimizing Nanofiltration Parameters for Effective Removal of Norfloxacin using Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineering Technical Workshop (2025)
Removal of Pharmaceutical Products from Wastewater Using Nanofiltration Technology

Euromembrane (2024)
Separation of Antibiotics Using Two Commercial Nanofiltration Membranes – Experimental Study and Modelling

Euromembrane (2024)
Atenolol Separation Study Using Two Commercially Available Nanofiltration Membranes

Workshop of Students’ Presentation (2024)
Modelling Uncharged Solute Rejection for the Characterization of Polyamide Nanofiltration Membranes in Environmental Applications

MEMPUR (2023)
Application of Commercially Available Nanofiltration Membranes for Metformin and Atenolol Separation

Chemistry Tutor
Peaceland College of Education, Enugu, Nigeria
October 2016 – March 2019

Taught undergraduate chemistry courses covering fundamental and advanced concepts
Designed and implemented practical laboratory sessions
Mentored students in research projects and academic writing

Computer and Basic Science Teacher
Tutor Time School, Enugu, Nigeria
September 2015 – October 2016

Delivered computer science and general science lessons to primary-level students
Introduced students to basic programming and computational thinking
Conducted hands-on experiments to illustrate scientific principles

Chemistry and Mathematics Teacher
Onna Peoples High School, Abat, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
National Youth Service Corps
August 2014 – July 2015

Taught high school chemistry and mathematics
Developed interactive lesson plans and problem-solving activities
Assisted students in preparation for WAEC/NECO examinations

Academic Service / Outreach

Corps Liaison Officer (CLO)
Onna L.G.A., Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
October 2014 – July 2015

Guest Lecturer and Technical Workshop Facilitator
Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineering Technical Workshop
March 8th, 2025

Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) ESUT Chapter
July 4 – 8th, 2019

Corrosion Engineer
National Engineering and Technical Company
Project: ELSP – Ibadan–Jebba Gas Pipeline Project, Lagos
October 2021 – April 2022

Prepared Corrosion Design Basis
Prepared Material Selection Report
Prepared Cathodic Protection System Design Report

Corrosion Engineer
International Energy Service Limited
April 2019 – January 2021

Project: Lome R&M Station Expansion Project, WAPCO, Lagos
October 2020 – January 2021

Prepared Painting Specification
Prepared Material Selection Diagram
Prepared Material Selection Report
Reviewed project documents

Project: HI Development Project, Shell Petroleum (SPDC), Lagos
March 2020 – August 2020

Contributed to front-end engineering design of corrosion protection for pipelines, risers, and jacket structures
Prepared PP Cathodic Protection Analysis Report
Prepared Material Selection Diagram
Prepared Material Selection Report
Reviewed project documents

Project: ANOH Gas Plant Project, AGPC, Lagos
August 2019 – April 2020

Worked on detailed corrosion protection design for flowlines and pipelines
Prepared specifications for corrosion coating
Prepared line and coated pipe transportation procedure
Prepared specification for line pipe
Prepared specification for field joint coatings

Process Engineer (Trainee)
International Energy Service Limited
April 2019 – March 2020

Prepared process lists such as line lists and valve lists
Developed and reviewed process drawings, including PFD/UFD, schematics, and block flow diagrams
Performed line sizing calculations
Performed process equipment sizing
Performed process simulation under supervision

Grants, Fellowships, and Awards

Czech Republic Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic, “Student Project”, Project SGS_2025_002
Czech Republic Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic, Project “Specific University Research” and the University of Pardubice, Project SGS_2024_003
Czech Republic Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic, Project “Specific University Research” and the University of Pardubice, Project SGS_2023_002
Erasmus mobility Grant 2025

Certifications and Specialist Training

Aspen Certified User in Aspen HYSYS
Electronic Corrosion Engineer (in-house)
PIPESIM Training (in-house)
AutoCAD Training (in-house)
Microsoft Visio (in-house)
Design Expert

Professional Memberships

Registered Engineer – COREN (R40023)
Nigerian Society of Engineers, Graduate Member

Student Supervision

MSc Adam Vlachy, Separation of drugs from water solution using nanofiltration, Thesis consultant, 2024.