
Dr Uche Onwukwe
Research Fellow II
Summary
Uche is a researcher with a background in Materials Science and a PhD in biomimetics towards the green synthesis of functional materials. They have extensive experience in the use of various characterisation techniques including electron microscopy (TEM and SEM), various spectroscopic techniques (Raman, FTIR, UV-VIS-NIR) , a range of X-Ray techniques (XRF, XRD) and an understanding of the use of different thermal techniques.
Their research interests lies in nanomaterials synthesis and characterisation, biomimetics and presently in circular economy - specifically phytomining and hyperaccumulators.
Responsibility
Some of the works Uche has carried out are
Uche also holds the following posts: Ionising radiation and laser safety committee (IRLCA) member (Brunel University) |
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Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) champion |
Newest selected publications
Martin Torrejon, V., Fernando, S., Roy, UK., Onwukwe, U. and Anguilano, L. (2025) 'Transforming seaweed into bioplastics: a review of cultivation, harvesting and processing methods'. Applied Phycology, 6 (1). pp. 52 - 73.Open Access Link
Anguilano, L., Onwukwe, U., Dekhli, A., Venditti, S., Aryani, D. and Reynolds, A. (2022) 'Hyperaccumulation of lead using Agrostis tenuis'. Environmental Systems Research, 11 (1). pp. 1 - 15.Open Access Link
Anguilano, L., Onwukwe, U., Aryani, D., Ojeda, JJ., Lingua, G., Gianotti, V. and (2022) 'Characterisation of Hyperaccumulators for Lithium Recovery from Ancient Mine Soils'.7th REWAS Conference (REWAS 2022): Developing Tomorrow’s Technical Cycles. Anaheim, CA, USA. 2 - 3 March. Springer International Publishing. pp. 149 - 153. ISSN: 2367-1181
et al.Onwukwe, U. and Anguilano, L. (2021) 'Advanced Characterizations of Oxides for Optoelectronic Applications', in Ray, A. (ed.) Oxide Electronics. Wiley. pp. 453 - 495. ISBN 13: 9781119529477.
Salimian, A., Hasnath, A., Anguilano, L., Onwukwe, U., Aminishahsavarani, A., Sachez, C. and (2020) 'Highly conductive zinc oxide based transparent conductive oxide films prepared using RF plasma sputtering under reducing atmosphere'. Coatings, 10 (5). pp. 1 - 17.Open Access Link
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