International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering

International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering is an international refereed journal dedicated to the latest advancement of transportation technologies and engineering. The goal of this journal is to keep a record of the state-of-the- art research and promote the research work in the areas.

Joshua Osuji

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering

Lecturer, Southern Delta University Ozoro, Delta State Nigeria., Nigeria

Research Areas

Maritime Technology, Maritime, Port Economics, Petroleum pollution, Supply Chain Management, Container Shipping, Transport Modeling, Marine Technology, Operations Management, Shipping Economics, Warehousing, Inventory Management, Green Logistics. Green Transport, Maritime Security, Ships, Transportation Planning, Shipping, Logistics, Maritime Transport, Logistics Management, Maritime Safety

Education

2019- 2024Ph.D (Maritime Transport Management)Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State Nigeria

Experience

June 2023 – DateLecturer,Department of Transport and Marine Management,Southern Delta University Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.
June 2017 – May 2023Facilitator/Instructor,Center for Maritime and Offshore Studies (CMOS),Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Delta State.
Feb. 2016 – May 2017Marine Cargo Inspection Supervisor,Cenoux Logistics Limited,ABIMBOLA HOUSE, 24 Abimbola Way, Isolo Industrial Estate, Isolo Lagos
May 2013 – January 2016Procurement / Business Development Manager, Jiko Energy Services Limited,Chief Nwuke Street, Trans-Amadi Port Harcourt-Nigeria.
October 2010 – March 2013Transport/ Logistics Manager,Ontrak Nigeria Limited,Olufemi Adenigba Street, Ojo Lagos-Nigeria

Academic Achievement

(1)SUCCESSFUL ACCREDITATION OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT AND MARINE MANAGEMENT (BSC PROGRAMME), FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO, DELTA STATE
Sitting AS TEAM LEAD DEPARTMENT COMMITTEE ON NUC ACCREDITATION Department of Transport and Marine Management (BSc Programme), Faculty of Administration and Management, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State was successfully accredited, 30th November to 2nd December, 2023
(2)DEVELOPMENT OF 30% CORE CURRICULUM MINIMUM ACADEMIC STANDARD
I was the chairman/programme coordinator of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Programme Working Group that developed 30% core curriculum minimum academic standards for Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State. This gave me opportunity to work with professionals from both universities and industries.
(3)PREPARATION OF STUDENT HANDBOOK (BSc. Programme)
As the sitting Programme coordinator/Head of Department, preparation of student hand book fell squarely on me. Together with other lecturers in the department, what we have today as our student information hand book was produced under my watch.
(4)SUCCESSFUL NUC RESOURCE VERIFICATION OF DEPARTMENT OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (BSC PROGRAMME), FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT, DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, OZORO, DELTA STATE
Sitting AS THE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR/HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, Department of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BSc Programme), Faculty of Administration and Management, Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Delta State was successfully given a node to start the programme, October, 2024.

Membership

Charted Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM)
Member, North American Marine Environment Protection Association (NAMEPA)
Member, Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Publications: Journals

[1]  Osuji J. N., Agbakwuru J.C. (2022). A Review on Effectiveness of Marine Pollution Control and Management in Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. Vol. 26 (6) 1187-1190
[2]  Osuji, N. J, and Agbakwuru, A. J. (2022). Sand-Witched Plastic Wastes on Fibre- Glass-Reinforcement for Boat Building and Other Engineering Possibilities. Journal of Research and Innovations in Engineering, 7(1): 93-99.
[3]  Osodu-Okoro C.G, Nwokedi T.C, Mbachu J.C, Eme N.O, Osuji J.N. (2022) Ship Turnaround Time and Vessel Traffic in Nigerian Ports: A Correlation Analysis. European Journal of Maritime Research, Vol. 1(1): 19 – 24
[4]  Theophilus C. N, Osuji J.N, Eru J.U, Eme N.O (2022). Enlongated Cargo Time in Nigeria Ports, The Root-Source and Economic Implications. European Journal of Maritime Research, Vol. 1(1): 19 - 24.
[5]  Osuji, J. N, Agbakwuru, J. C. (2023) Sustainable Inland Ports in Nigeria: An Opportunity for Growth of Nigerian Nation. J.Appl, Sci Environ. Manage. Vol. 27 (5) 965 -973
[6]  Chinwe P. O.; Modestus O.; Osuji. J.; Omonigho. O.; Sidum A.; Daniel E. E.; Ekene. O. (2023). Sustainable Production of Bio-fuels from Water Hyacinth Plants in Inland Waterways of the Niger-Delta – A Review. Energy Strategy Reviews (Elsevier). (Submitted for Publication).
[7]  Agbakwuru Jasper A; Osuji Joshua N. (2023). ANALYTICAL AND NUMERICAL METHODS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING DESIGN PRACTICE: IMPORTANT NOTE FOR YOUNG ENGINEERS FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal, e-ISSN: 24085162; p-ISSN: 20485170; August, 2023: Vol. 8 No. 2 pp. xxx
[8]  OSUJI, J. N; AGBAKWURU, J. (2024). Ocean and Coastal Resources Components and their Contributions to Sustainable Development of Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 28 (1) 135-146
[9]  M.O. Okwu, O.B. Otanocha, B.A. Edward, B.U. Oreko, J. Oyekale, O.J. Oyejide, J. Osuji, C. Maware, K. Ezekiel, O.F. Orikpete. Investigating the Accuracy of Artificial Neural Network Models in Predicting Surface Roughness in Drilling Processes, Procedia Computer Science, Vol 232(2024)1982-1990 ISSN 1877-0509, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2024.02.020.
[10]  AGBAKWURU, J.A; OSUJI, J.N (2024). Economic Analysis of Potential Offshore Aquaculture Practice to Enhance Diversification of Blue Economy in Nigeria. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 28(4) 1251-1257
[11]  Osuji Nwachukwu Joshua, Callistus Chukwudi Ibe, Geraldine Nkechinyere Okeudo, Ejem Agwu Ejem, Evaluating Suitable Marine Transportation Vessel Options for the Efficient Distribution of Relief Materials to the Damare IDP Camp in Northeast Nigeria, International Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering, Vol. 13 No. 2, 2024, pp. 23-30. doi: 10.5923/j.ijtte.20241302.01.
[12]  OSUJI, J. N; AGBAKWURU, J. (2024). Review Assessment of Current Status, Challenges, Opportunities, and Implications of Liquified Natural Gas Supply Infrastructure Development in the Nigerian Maritime Sector. J. Appl. Sci. Environ. Manage. 28 (5) 1527-1532
[13]  J. N. Osuji, C. C. Ibe, G. N. Okeudo, E. A. Ejem. Multi-criteria decision model and relief material distribution to Damare IDP camp north east Nigeria. Journal for Transport Economics and Management (Elsevier). 2(2024):169-176

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Center for Maritime and Offshore Studies, CMOS Annual Conference. Theme: Sustainable Use of West African Ocean. Federal University of Petroleum Resources Conference Hall Effurun, Warri, Nigeria. 21st – 22th November, 2017.
[2]  Paper presented: Plastic Pollution in Nigerian Coastal Waters: Waste to Wealth for Boat Builders
[3]  Exhibition: Designed and constructed plastic waste incinerator for incinerating plastic waste for boat construction
[4]  4th Annual Supply Chain Research Summit, in Accra, Ghana held at Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City. June 4-6, 2024.
[5]  Paper presented: Evaluating Suitable Marine Transportation Vessel Options for the Efficient Distribution of Relief Materials to the Damare IDP Camp in Northeast Nigeria.