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CURRICULUM VITAE

FIDELIA N. (OLA) NNADI, Ph.D., P.E., D. WRE

Associate Professor

Department of Civil, Environmental and Construction Engineering

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida 32816-2450

Telephone: (407) 823-6513 Fax: (407) 823-3315

Email: [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION: Florida P.E. Number: 0052045

Ontario, Canada P.E. Number 90387044

AAWRE Diplomate, D.WRE

EDUCATION:

Ph.D.: Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, March 1992.

Major: Water Resources Engineering

B.E.: University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. May 1981.

Major: Civil/Environmental Engineering. (1st Class Honors)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS HELD

Aug. 2011 - Present: Director

CECS Office of Diversity and Inclusion

University of Central Florida,

Orlando, Florida

Duties: Write proposals and administer FGLSAMP and NACME contracts; advocate for

minority student organizations, promote “Bridge to Doctorate” program, and assist in

recruitment and retention of underrepresented student groups through various K-12

outreach programs.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS HELD:

Aug. 2000 - Present: Associate Professor

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering


Orlando, Florida

Duties: Teaching courses related to Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Open Channel Hydraulics,

Water Resources engineering and design, River Mechanics and Sediment Transport.

Conducting research in the areas of Environmental Hydraulics, River studies, and

Water Resources engineering with applications to civil, agricultural, industrial and

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environmental systems. Working on several sponsored and unsponsored research

projects. Developing and coordinating program on West African Graduate

Engineering Exchange.

Aug. 1994 – July 2000: Assistant Professor

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering


Orlando, Florida

Duties: Teaching courses related to Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Hydrology, Water

Resources engineering and design, River Mechanics and Sediment Transport.

Developing program and conducting research in the areas of Environmental

Hydraulics, River studies, and Water Resources engineering with applications to civil,

agricultural, industrial and environmental systems. Worked on several sponsored and

unsponsored research projects.

April 1992 - June 1994: Post-doctoral Fellow

Department of Civil Engineering

McMaster University,

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Duties: Taught courses related to environmental hydraulics and sediment transport.

Studied Contaminated Bottom Sediment Dispersal in Hamilton Harbour. Developed a

sediment transport model, which was used to study the contaminated sediment

dispersal in Hamilton Harbour. A modified version of the model was applied to the

Lake Ontario Benthic- Sediment assessment.

Sept. 1988 - March 1992: Research/Teaching Assistant

Department of Civil Engineering

Queen's University

Kingston, Ontario, Canada.

Duties: Teaching Assistant for Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, and Introduction to

Environmental Engineering, Worked on several contracted projects in River

Mechanics and Sediment Transport:

Jan. 1983 - Aug. 1988: Lecturer

State College of Technology

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Duties: Taught courses in Fluid Mechanics, Hydraulics, Mathematics and Engineering

Geology. Co-ordinated and supervised senior design projects.

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

Jan. 1983- Aug. 1988: Works Engineer

State College of Technology

Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

Duties: Responsible for the day to day operation of the engineering works department.

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June. 1981- Dec. 1982: Staff Engineer

Design & Build Engineers

Chicago, IL.

Duties: Part-time responsibilities include Drafting and scheduling while married and starting my

family.

CONSULTING ACTIVITIES

(1) Howse Associates, St Cloud, Florida 1995

Description: Pump Control Elevation Simulation for Storage and Elevated Tank:

City of Davenport’s Water System.

(2) St. Johns River Water Management District, Palatka, Florida 1996

Description: Evaluation of Wetland Monitoring Techniques.

(3) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Palm Beach, Florida 1996

Description: Land Use Categories Index and Surface Water Efficiency Index

(4) South Florida Water Management District, West Palm Beach, Florida 1998

Description: Hydrologic Component of the Kissimmee River Evaluation Plan.

(5) Universidad de Zulia (UZ), Maracaibo, Venezuela 1998

Description: Evaluation of Maracaibo Lake Pollution.

(6) Jordan Badia Research and Development Centre, Safawi, Jordan 1998 – 2002

Description: Surface Water Management Tools for Arid Lands of Jordan Using GIS.

(7) Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc., Orlando, Florida 1999,

Description: Proposal preparation on Statistical and Scientific Bases for Stormwater Data

Collection.

(8) GROWER, KETCHAM, MORE, RUTHERFORD, Orlando, Florida 1999

Description: Expert Witness Review on FDOT Storm Drain Inlet Size Efficiency.

(9) DEAN, RINGERS, MORGAN AND LAWTON, Orlando, Florida 1999

Description: Expert Witness Review on the Spread and capture of FDOT Standard Inlet.

(10) Camp Dresser and McKee, Dallas, Texas 2000

Description: Proposal Preparation on BMP for Combined Sewer Overflows Treatment.

(11) Nadic Engineering Services, Inc., Orlando, Florida 2001-Present

Description: Report Review.

(12) Camp Dresser and McKee, Orlando, Florida 2002

Description: Proposal Preparation on Deicing Water Disposal.

(13) PB Waters, Orlando, Florida 2002

Description: Proposal Preparation of Regional Water Resources Management Plan in

Central Florida.

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(14) SFWMD, West Palm Beach, FL 2004, 2006

Description: Immokalee Storm Water Master Plan. Kissimmee Basin/East Central Florida

Model Development

HONORS AND AWARDS

Excellence in Professional Service

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2013-2014)

Excellence in Professional Service

College of Engineering and Computer Science (2013-2014)

Invited member of 35-person 2011 Prestigious Oxford Round Table Delegates, University of

Oxford, Oxford England (March –April 2011)

Distinguished Researcher, Associate Professor

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2006-2007)

UCF Sabbatical Leave (Type 1 Competitive Award at ¾ Pay)

College of Engineering and Computer Sciences. (Fall 2005 – Spring 2006)

A Salute to Women in Science and Engineering

Orlando Science Center and UCF, (Feb. 2002)

Elected, Member, Black Creativity 2000 Exhibit

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago, IL (Dec. 1999-Dec. 2000)

Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) Award

University of Central Florida (1998)

Excellence in Student Advising

College of Engineering UCF (1997-1998)

Elected, Member, 50 Top Black Women in Science and Technology

National Tech. Assoc. of Scientists and Engineers – J. of the National Tech. Assoc. (1996)

Nominated Member, Emerging Scholars Award

American Association of University Women (1996)

Graduate Fellowship Award

Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario (1988-1992)

R. S. Mclaughlin Fellowship Award


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Dean's Award


Best Graduating Student Award

College of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria (1981)

A. G. Agbim's Scholarship

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria (1976-1981)

AREAS OF RESEARCH SPECIALIZATION

• Sediment Transport

• River Mechanics

• Watershed Management

• Stormwater Management

• Wetland Conservation

• Lake Restoration

• Potable Water Treatment and Distribution

• Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR)

• Groundwater systems under direct influence of surface water (GWUDI)

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

SPONSORED RESEARCH FUNDING

1. Title: "WAGEEP: Various Private Funding for Students Support Services" Principal

Investigator. Agency: Nadic Engineering Services, Inc., (January 2007- May 2009)

$ 62,244


Investigator. Agency: Nadic Engineering Services, Inc., (August. 2005- May 2006)

$ 20,639

3. Title: "Integrated Regional Stormwater Program" Principal Investigator. Agency: City of

Kissimmee, (April. 2005- September 2008) $ $866,585.


Investigator. Agency: Parsons Transportation, (August. 2004- May 2005) $ 15,235.


Investigator. Agency: Nadic Engineering Services, Inc., (August. 2004- May 2005)

$ 15,235.


Investigator. Agency: Dyer, Riddle, Mills & Prescourt (DRMP), (May 2003- April 2004)

$ 13,235.

7. Title: "Wekiva River Stormwater Management Manual of Practice" Co-PI. Agency:

(Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), (September. 2003- November 2004)

$ 128,818.

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8. Title: "Pollution Removal Effectiveness of Proprietary BMPs" Principal Investigator.

Agency: (Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), (May. 2003- May

2005) $ 221,025.

9. Title: "Evaluation Program of Onsite Stormwater Treatment System" PI. Agency:

City of Orlando. (Mar. 2003-Mar. 2004) $ 58,685.

10. Title: "Evaluation of the Storage Value of Rock Pits in South Florida" Co-PI. Agency:

FDEPSFWMD. (Mar. 2002-Mar. 2003) $ 250,000.

11. Title: "West African Graduate Engineering Exchange Program" Co-PI. Agency:

Orlando- Orange County Expressway Authority. (Oct. 2000-Sept. 2003) $ 65,000.

12. Title: “Microscopic Particulate Analysis Sampling” Principal Investigator. Agency: (Florida

Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), (Sept. 2000- November 2000) $ 2,541.

13. Title: “Evaluation of Disinfection By-Products in Water Distribution Systems” Principal

Investigator. Agency: City of Casselberry, Florida. (Aug. 1999-Dec. 2002) $150,029.

14. Title: “Microscopic Particulate Analysis Sampling” Principal Investigator. Agency:

(Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), (July 1999- November 1999)

$8,603.

15. Title: “Fate and Transport of Cryptosporadium and Gardia” Principal Investigator. Agency:

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), (July 1998- November 1998)

$ 5,875.

16. Title: “Statistical Evaluation of Design Storms” Principal Investigator. Agency: Florida

Department of Transportation (FDOT), (1998- 2000) $ 98,313.

17. Title: “Innovative Stormwater Control and Treatment System for the City of Maracaibo,

Venezuela” Co-principal Investigator (with Scott Hagen). Agency: University of Central

Florida, College of Engineering International Activities. (1998) $ 3,310

18. Title: “Sediment-Water Interaction in Lakes” Principal Investigator. Agency: University of

Central Florida, Office of Sponsored Research (in-house Grants Program) 1997-1998, $7,500.

19. Title: “Microscopic Particulate Analysis Sampling” Principal Investigator. Agency: Florida

Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), (July 1997- November 1997) $ 4,771.

20. Title: “Monitoring Cypress Dome Wetland” Principal Investigator. Agency: University of

Central Florida, Physical Plant Unit (1996-1999) $10,610.

21. Title: “Wetland Hydraulic Investigation - Vegetation” Principal Investigator. Agency: ST.

Johns River Water Management District (1996-2000) $49,293.

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22. Title: “Design and Performance of Dry Detention Ponds with Underdrains” Principal

Investigator. Agency: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), (1996-1997)

$ 95,049.

23. Title: “Validation and Verification of Critical Design Storm Concept” Co-Principal

Investigator (with Marty Wanielista). Agency: Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),

(1995-1997) $105,560.

SPONSORED EDUCATION FUNDING

1. National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc. (NACME). (2013 – 2018)

$300,000.

2. Florida-Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) (2013 -2018)

$117,500.

Dr. Nnadi has over 2 million dollars in research funding.

GRADUATE THESES COMPLETED

Ph.D. Dissertation

1. “ Reservoir Storage Variations from Hydrological Mass Balance and Satellite Radar

Altimetry” Ph.D. Yunus Salami. Fall 2012.

2. “Land use Effects on Energy and Water Balance-Developing a Regional Land use Adapted

Drought Index” Ph.D. Chi-Han Cheng Spring 2012

3. “Innovative Pollutant Load Monitoring” Ph.D. Eric Gurr, Summer 2011

4. “Evaluation of Climatic and Ecohydrological Effects of Longwave radiation and

Evaporation” Ph.D. Maria Rizou, Summer 2008

5. “Mercury Cycling in an Urban Aquatic Ecosystem: A Mass Balance Approach”

Ph.D. Mark Fulkersom, Spring 2006.

6. "Hydrologic Models for Watershed Management in Arid Lands"

Ph.D. Saad Al Ayyash, Fall 2002.

Masters Thesis

1. “Pilot Study of Nutrient Loading in a Wet Detention Lake”

M.S. Eric Gurr, Fall 2007

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2. “Evaluation of Alternative Water Resources in Cape Coast, Ghana”

M.S. Alex Kumah, Summer 2006

3. "Proprietary BMPs Evaluation"

M.S. Thesis, Marie Romah, Summer 2005

4. M.S. Non-Thesis, Wendy Wert, Spring 2005.

5. "Correlation of Infiltration Rates and Hydraulic Conductivity Rates for Sandy Soils in

Central Florida" M.S. Thesis, William Fox Summer 2004

6. M.S. Non-Thesis, Laylah Lucar, Summer 2003

7. “Hydrogeologic Assessment of Groundwater under direct influence of Surface Water”

M.S. Mark Fulkersom, Spring 2002.

8. “Aquifer Pumping Test Data Analysis using U.S.G.S. MODFLOW”

M.S. Thesis, Kent Boulicault, Fall 2000.

9. “Statistical Evaluation of Critical Design Storms – Short duration Storms”

M.S. Thesis, Maria Rizou, Summer 2000.

10. "Evaluation of Wet Detention Pond Water Quality Parameters Using GIS"

M.S. Thesis, Cindy Young, Summer 1998.

11. "Physical Modeling of Dry Detention Pond with Underdrain"

M.S. Thesis, Kenneth Ashe, Spring 1998

12. "Well Characteristics Influencing Microscopic Particulate Analysis Risk Index"

M.S. Thesis, Robert Sharek, Spring 1998

13. "Hydroperiods of Cypress Wetland and Land use change"

M.S. Thesis, David Read, Spring 1998

14. "Analysis of Spread and Capture of Florida Department of Transportation Standard Inlets"

M.S. Thesis, Paul Yeargain, Fall 1997

15. “Deterministic Approach for Phosphorus Concentration in Marsh Wetland Area of Lake

Apopka” M.S. Thesis, Deema Addasi, Spring 1997

16. “Validation of Long Duration Critical Design Storm Using Continuous Simulation” Frank

Kline, M.S. Thesis Fall 1996

17. “Validation of Short Duration Critical Design Storm Using Continuous Simulation”

M.S. Thesis, Larry Wray Fall 1996

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18. “Evaluation of Surficial Aquifer System Adjacent to Spray Fields at UCF”

M.S. Thesis, Bounthan Bounvilay Spring 1996

GRADUATE THESES IN PROGRESS

1. "Modeling Groundwater and Surface Water Interaction"

M.S. Thesis, Kimberly McCue (Part-Time)

2. “Flushing Plan for Disinfection Method Transfer To Chloramination “

M.S. Thesis, Raul Palenzuela (Part-Time)

3. “Modeling heavy metal removal in Inter-Connecting Ponds”

M.S. Thesis, Richard Copenhaver (Part-Time)

4. “Mass Balance of Nutrient Concentrations in Bass Slough, Osceola County”

M.S. Thesis, Imran Vakeel (Part-Time)

5. "Environmentally Friendly Superabsorbent Polymers for Water Conservation in

Agricultural Lands" Chris Brave (Part Time)

GRADUATE THESES COMMITTEE SERVED

1. “A Bay/Estuary Model to Simulate Water Quality Transport”, Yu Jing (Fall 2006)

2. “Stormwater Irrigation of St. Augustine Grass: Nitrogen balance and Evapotranspiration”;

Ewoud Hulstein; Summer 2005

3. “Evapotranspiration” M.S. Thesis, Elizabeth Turner (Fall 2004)

4. “Finite Element Grid Development for the Waccamaw River: A Reproducible Approach”

M.S. Thesis, Robert Bennet (Summer 1999)

5. “Hydraulic Modeling of Leachate Infiltration Trenches”

Doctoral Dissertation, Philip McCreanor (Spring 1998)

6. “Changes of Water Quality in Lake Butler Due to Urbanization”

M.S. Thesis, Mark Troilo (Spring 1996)

6. “Probability Distribution Analysis for Rainfall on the Tropical Area of Kalimantan Island”

M.S. Thesis, Diana Barus (Fall 1995)

7. “Development of Isopluvial Contour Curves for Long Duration Storms for the State of

Florida” M.S. Thesis, Bill Tuttle (Summer 1995)

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PUBLICATIONS

REFEREED JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

C. H., Cheng and F., Nnadi, “Predicting Downward Long-wave Radiation for Various Land use in

All Sky Condition for ET Estimation: Northeast Florida,” Advances in Meteolorogy, (Accepted).

Gurr, E. and Nnadi, F.N. “Dual Parameter Sampling Trigger in an Urban Watershed” The Open

Hydrology Journal, (Accepted)

Gurr, E. and Nnadi, F.N. “Continuous Dry Stream Measurement” The Open Hydrology Journal,

(Accepted)

Salami, Y.D. and F.N. Nnadi, “Reservoir Storage Variations from Hydrological Mass Balance and

Satellite Radar Altimetry” International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental,

Engineering. Int. J. Water. Res. Environ. Eng. Vol 4(6), July 2012, pp. 201-207.

Salami, Y.D. and F.N. Nnadi, “Seasonal and Interannual Validation of Satellite-measured

Reservoir Levels at Kainji Dam” International Journal of Water Resources and Environmental

Engineering Vol. 4(4), April 2012, pp. 105-113.

Chikaire, J. and F.N. Nnadi, "Agricultural Biotechnology: A Panacea to Rural Poverty in Sub-

Saharan Africa" Prime Journal, vol. 2, No. 1, February 2012, pp, 6-17.

Nnadi, F.N and Brave, C., “Environmentally Friendly Superabsorbent Polymers

For Water Conservation in Agricultural Lands” J. of Soil Science and Environ Management. Vol.

2, No. 7, July 2011, pp 206-211.

Cheng, C and F. Nnadi, "Water Budget on Various Land Use Areas Using in Florida using NARR

Reanalysis Data" Advances in Meteorology, vol. 2011, Article ID 351350, 13 pages, 2011

Fulkerson, M., Nnadi F.N. and Chaser L.S. “Characterizing Dry Deposition of Mercury in Urban

Runoff.” J. of Water Air Soil Pollution. Vol. 185, Nos. 1-4. Oct. 2007

Rizou, M. and Nnadi, F. N. “A Land use Adapted Model for ET Estimation.” International J. of

Climatology. Vol. 27, No. 2. Feb. 2007

A. Al-Hamdan and F.N. Nnadi: “Performance Reconnaissance of Stormwater Proprietary Best

Management Practices” submitted to the Journal of Environmental Management, Environmental

Science and Health, Part A. Vol.A42, No. 4 (2007)

Fulkerson, M and Nnadi F.N. “Predicting Mercury Wet Deposition in Florida: A Simple

Approach.” J. of Atmospheric Environment, Vol. 40, Issue 21, July 2006.

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Nnadi, F.N., Hernandez, M. and Fulkerson, M. "Evaluation of Techniques for Control of

Disinfection By-Products." J.of Environmental Science and Health, Part A. Vol. A39, No. 6. 2004.

Nnadi, F.N. and Fulkerson, M. “Assessment of Groundwater under direct influence of Surface

water” J. of Environmental Science and Health - Part A. Vol. A37, No. 7. 2002.

Nnadi, F.N., Ashe, K.W., and Sharek, R.C. "Factors Affecting the Performance of Dry Detention

Ponds with Underdrains." Watershed Protection Technique “ Vol. 26. No. 3. 2000.

Nnadi, F.N. and D. Addasi. "Estimating Phosphorus Removal in Lakes Using Marsh Wetlands." J.

of Environmental Science and Health - Part A. Vol. A34, No. 2. 1999.

Nnadi, F.N. and R.C. Sharek "Factors Influencing Groundwater under the direct Influence of

Surface Water."J. of Environmental Science and Health - Part A. Vol. A34, No. 1. 1999.

Nnadi, F.N., F. Kline, L. Wray, and M.P. Wanielista “Comparison of Critical Design Storm

Concepts Using Continuous Simulation with Short Duration Storms.” Journal of American Water

Resources Association. Vol 35, No. 1. 14p. Feb. 1999.

Nnadi, F.N. and Wilson, K.C., "Bed-Load motion at High Shear Stress: Dune Washout and Plane

Bed Flow." Closure. ASCE, J. of Hydraulic Engrg. Vol. 123, No. 4, 1997.

Nnadi, F.N. and Wilson, K.C., "Bed-Load motion at High Shear Stress: Dune Washout and Plane-

bed Flow." ASCE, J. of Hydraulic Engrg. Vol. 121, No. 3, 1995.

Nnadi, F.N. and Wilson, K.C., "Motion of Contact-Load Particles at High Shear Stress." ASCE, J.

of Hydraulics Engrg., Vol. 118, No. HY3100, 1992.

REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES UNDER REVIEW

C. H., Cheng and F., Nnadi, "Developing A Regional Land Use Drought Index In Florida" Journal

of Hydrologic Engineering, (In Review).

C. H., Cheng and F., Nnadi, “Energy Budget on Various Land Use Areas Using NARR Reanalysis

Data in Florida,” Journal of Applied Meteorology and Climatology, (In Review).

Rizou, M., Nnadi, F. N. and Sumner D. "Controls and Parameterizations of Evapotranspiration at

a Grassland in Florida" International J. of Agricultural and Forest Meteorology. (In Review)

Rizou, M., Nnadi, F. N. and Sumner D. "Temporal variations and biophysical controls of energy

partitioning over a grassland in Florida" J. of Hydrological Processes. (In Review).

Fulkerson, M and Nnadi F.N. “Atmospheric Processes Influencing Wet and Dry Mercury

Deposition.” J. of Atmospheric Environment. (In Review)

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A. Al-Hamdan and F.N. Nnadi: “Pollutant Removal Effectiveness of Proprietary BMPs” Journal

of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment. (In Review)

Nnadi, F.N and Cheng, C., “Modified Landuse Adapted Model for Estimating Downward

Longwave Radiation in all Sky Conditions” Advances in Meteorology (In Review)

Salami, Y. and Nnadi, F.N., “Validation of Satellite Reservoir Level Altimetry in Kainji Lake,

Nigeria for Reservoir Operation and Management” J. Phy and Chem of the Earth ((In Review)

REFERRED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATIONS

C. H., Cheng and F., Nnadi. “Prediction of New Drought Class Transitions Using Markov

Chains,” 92nd AMS Annual Meeting, January 22-26, 2012, New Orleans, LA, Poster presentation.

C. H., Cheng and F., Nnadi. “Land Use Impacts on Water and Energy Budgets,” AGU Fall

Meeting, 5-9 Dec 2011, San Francisco, CA, USA. Poster presentation.

Gurr E. and Nnadi, F.N.: "Continuous Dry Stream Measurement." University Council on Water

Resources, July 13-15, 2010, Seattle, WA.

Chi-Han C and Nnadi, F.N.: "Factors Affecting Longwave Radiation in Various Landuses in

Northeast Florida." University Council on Water Resources, July 13-15, 2010, Seattle, WA.

Gurr E. and Nnadi, F.N.: “Non-Point Source Nutrient Loading in Urban Watershed” EWRI

Congress, May 17-21, 2009. Kansas City, MO.

Nnadi, F.N. “Source Water Pollution in Developing Countries” ASCE/EWRI Conference. May

12-16, 2008. Honolulu, Hawaii.

Gurr, E. and Nnadi, F.N.: “Rising-wave Trigger for Rainfall Events” 3rd

International Conference

in Environmental Science and Technology. August 5-9, 2007, Houston, Texas

Nnadi F.N and Fulkerson, M “Predicting Mercury Deposition in the Atmosphere” 11th

International Congress of Toxicology. July 15-19, 2007, Montreal, Canada.

M. Rizuo, D. Sumner, and F.N. Nnadi: “Evapotranspiration Parameterizations at a Grass Site in

Florida, USA” AGU Joint Assembly, May 22–25, 2007 Acapulco, Mexico.

Gurr, E. and Nnadi, F.N.: “Stormwater Pollutant Assessment at City of Kissimmee” 9th Biennial

Conference of Stormwater Research and Watershed Management. May 2-3 2007, Orlando, Florida

Nnadi F.N and Fulkerson, M “Simplified Approach to Predicting Mercury Wet Deposition” EGU

Joint Assembly, April 15 – 20, 2007, Vienna Austria.

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E. Gurr, F.N. Nnadi and A. Al-Hamdan: “City of Kissimmee Monitoring & Modeling Program:

AWRA Annual Water Resources Conference. November 6 – 9, 2006, Baltimore Maryland.

M. Rizuo and F.N. Nnadi: “A Land use Adapted Model for Estimating Clear sky Downwelling

Longwave Radiation” AGU Joint Assembly, May 23–26, 2006 Baltimore, Maryland.

M. Rizuo and F.N. Nnadi : A spatially adapted model for estimating clear sky downwelling

longwave radiation in SJRWMD, Florida. 7th

Hellenic Hydrogeology Conf. October 2-8, 2005.

Nnadi, F.N; A. Alhamdan, and S.M. Romah: “Side by Side Evaluation of Stormwater Proprietary

BMPs” ASCE/EWRI Conference. May 14-19, 2005. Anchorage, Alaska.

Nnadi, F.N. and Hamdan, Ashraf: Effectiveness of Stormwater Proprietary BMPs.

AWRA Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. November 1-4 2004

Nnadi, F.N.: West African Graduate Engineering Exchange Program - WAGEEP

7th

Africa-USA International Conference on Manufacturing Technology (MANUTECH) July 12-

14, 2004.

Nnadi, F.N., Source Water Pollution Abatement and Best Management Practices (BMPs)

7th

Africa-USA International Conference on Manufacturing Technology (MANUTECH) July 12-

14, 2004.

Alyyash, S. and Nnadi, F.N., “Surface Water Management tool for Arid Lands Using GIS - Jordan

Desert” XI World Water Congress of IWRA, Madrid, Spain, 5-9 October 2003

Nnadi, F.N. and Hernandez, M. “Alternative Treatment to Lower Disinfection-By-Products in

Water Distribution Systems ” American Water Resources Association, Nov. 3 - 7 2002;

Philadelphia, PA.

Nnadi, F.N. and Read, D. “Water/Sediment Interaction in Lake Apopka from Wind driven

Waves” American Water Resources Association, Nov. 3 - 7 2002; Philadelphia, PA.

Nnadi, F.N. and Alyyash, S. “GIS Application to Surface Water Management in Arid lands of

Jordan.” River Basin Management 2001- Wessex Institute of Technology, Cardiff University,

Wales, UK. September 11-13, 2002.

Fulkerson, M. and Nnadi, F.N. “Hydrogeologic Assessment of Groundwater under direct influence

of Surface Water” American Water Resources Association, June 30 – Jul. 3 2002; Keystone, CO

Alyyash, S. and Nnadi, F.N. “Surface Water Management in Arid lands of Jordan Using GIS

Application.” AWRA/UCOWA Summer Specialty Conf. Snowbird, Utah. June 27-30, 2001.

Nnadi, F.N. and Hernandez, M. " Evaluation of Ground Water Source For EPA Forthcoming

Rules Compliance.” Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute Congress.

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. February 22-24, 2001.

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Nnadi, F.N. and Hernandez, M. "Evaluation of Approaches to Lower Disinfection By-Products in

Drinking Water.” Proceedings of the University Council on Water Resources. New Orleans LA.

August 1-4, 2000.

Nnadi, F.N. and Hernandez, M. “Chloramination - An Alternative to meet the Disinfection By-

Products Rule.” Florida Water Resources Conference. Tampa, FL April 16-18, 2000.

Nnadi, F.N., "Sustainable Water Resources and Environmental Issues in Developing Countries."

Proceedings of International Conf. on Development and Sustainability in Developing Countries.

Uyo, Nigeria. Dec. 26 - 29 1999.

Nnadi, F.N., and Al Ayyash, S.M., “Evaluating Water Resources in Badia Region-Jordan Desert.”

Proceedings of the University Council on Water Resources. Kamuela, Hawai . June, 1999. pp. 196

–208.

Nnadi, F.N., Ashe, K.W., and Sharek, R.C. "Performance Evaluation of Dry Detention Ponds with

Underdrains." Proceedings of the ASCE Water Resources and Urban Environment Conference.

Chicago, IL. June, 1998. pp. 92-98

Sharek, R.C and F.N. Nnadi, "Cryptosporidium in Drinking Water Sources" Proceedings of

Florida Water Resources Annual Conference. Fort Lauderdale, FL. April, 1998. pp. 463-470.

Nnadi, F.N. and G.N. Nnadi “Pipe Rehabilitation Technology Without Excavation.” Proceedings

of the Third Africa-USA International Conference on Manufacturing Technology, Ghana. August,

1996. pp. 37-44.

Nnadi, F.N. “Streamflow Interaction with Surficial Aquifer Levels in Econlockhatchee River

Watershed.” Proceedings of the University Council on Water Resources. San Antonio, TX. July,

1996. pp. 229-239.

Nnadi, F.N., “Selected Technologies for Surface Water Pollution Control in Developing Countries.”

Proc. of International Conference on Industrial Engineering, and Management Systems. Cocoa

Beach, FL. March, 1995. pp. 362-367.

Wilson, K.C. and Nnadi, F.N., "Physical and Analytical Modelling of Bed-Load Motion at High

Shear Stress." Proc. of Inter. Sym. East-West, North-South encounter on the state-of-the-art in

River Engrg. Methods and Design Philosophies. State Hydrological Institute, St. Petersburg,

Russia. August, 1994 Vol. 1, pp 230-248.

Nnadi, F.N. and Tsanis, I.K., "Modelling Contaminated Bottom Sediment Dispersal in Hamilton

Harbour." 11th Canadian Coastal Hydro. Conf., Fredericton, New Brunswick, June, 1993. Vol. 3, pp.

315-324.

Nnadi, F.N., Shaw, J.K, and Wilson, K.C., "Inclined and Oscillating Sheet Flow." Proc. of the

Canadian Coastal Engineering Conf. Vancouver, July, 1993. Vol. 2, pp. 643-654.

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Wilson, K.C. and Nnadi, F.N., "Motion of Mobile Beds at High Shear Stress." Proc. of the 23rd

Inter. Conf. on Coastal Engrg., Venice, Italy. June, 1992. Paper 130.

Wilson, K.C. and Nnadi, F.N., "Behaviour of Mobile Beds at High Shear Stress". Proc. of the 22nd

Inter. Conf. on Coastal Engrg., Delft, The Netherlands, May. 1990. pp. 2536-2541.

Nnadi, F. N., "Effect of Brewery Wastewater on Receiving Streams". Proc. of the 19th Conf. of

Nigerian Soc. of Agric. Engineers. Owerri, Nigeria, 1985. pp. 456-470.

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Nnadi, F.N. " Globalization and Environmental Crises: Who Pays the Price?” Oxford Round

Table, Oxford, England March 25- April 2, 2011.

Nnadi, F.N. "Side by Side Evaluation of Stormwater Proprietary BMPs.” World Water and

Environmental Resources Congress, Anchorage, Alaska. May 15-19, 2005.

Nnadi, F.N. “Effectiveness of Stormwater Proprietary BMPs.” Invited Speaker, Florida

Stormwater Association. Orlando, Florida. December 1-3, 2004.

Nnadi, F.N., A.Z. Hamdan, and S.M. Romah. "Effectiveness of Stormwater Proprietary BMPs.”

1st Annual Stormwater Management Research Symposium. Orlando, Florida. October 12-13, 2004.

Nnadi, F.N. "Source Water Pollution Abetment and BMPs.” 7th

Africa-USA International

Conference on Connecting Africa to Global Manufacturing, Opportunities and Challenges, Port

Harcourt, Nigeria, July 12-14, 2004.

Nnadi, F.N. "West Africa Graduate Engineering Exchange Program.” 7th

Africa-USA International

Conference on Connecting Africa to Global Manufacturing, Opportunities and Challenges, Port

Harcourt, Nigeria, July 13, 2004.

Nnadi, F.N. and Hernandez, M. " Evaluation of Ground Water Source For EPA Forthcoming

Rules Compliance.” Puerto Rico Water Resources and Environmental Research Institute Congress.

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. February 22-24, 2001.

Nnadi, F.N. and Hernandez, M. "Evaluation of Approaches to Lower Disinfection By-Products in

Drinking Water.” Proceedings of the University Council on Water Resources. New Orleans LA.

August 1-4, 2000.

Nnadi, F.N. and Hernandez, M. “Chloramination - An Alternative to meet the Disinfection By-

Products Rule.” Florida Water Resources Conference. Tampa, FL April 16-18, 2000.

Nnadi, F.N. and Ashe, K.W., " Factors Affecting the Performance of Dry Detention Ponds with

Underdrains." AWRA Water Resources and Urban Environment Conference. Point Clear, AL.

November, 1998.

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Nnadi, F.N. and Read, D.L. "Evaluation of Wetland Hydroperiods". ASCE International Water

Resources Conference. Memphis Tennessee. August, 1998.

Addasi, D. and F.N. Nnadi. “Prediction Model for Marsh Flow Wetlands.” American Water

Resources Association Annual Conf., October 1997. Long Beach, California.

Nnadi, F.N., M.P. Wanielista, L. Wray, and F. Kline “Validation and Verification of Critical

Design Storm Using Continuous Simulation.” Proceedings of the American Water Resources

Association. September 1996. Fort Lauderdale, Fl.

Nnadi, F.N. “An Overview of Aquatic Plant Control in Lakes.” Proceedings of Florida Lake

Management Society. Ocala, Florida. May 1996.

Nnadi, F.N. and Wilson, K.C., "Temperature Effect on Flow in Alluvial Streams". 7th Inter. Cold

Regions Engineering Speciality Conf. Edmonton, Alberta. March 1994.

TECHNICAL REPORTS

Integrated Regional Stormwater Program, Monthly Report submitted to City of Kissimmee.

June 2004 – July 2008

Evaluation of Pollutant Removal Effectiveness of Proprietary BMPs Final Report submitted to

FDEP July 2005, pp. 350.

Water Quality Improvements at City Of Casselberry: City of Casselberry Report. June 2003. 41 p.

Evaluation of Water Meters: City of Casselberry Report. October 2001. 22 p.

Evaluation of Approaches to Lower Disinfection By-Products: City of Casselberry Report. December

2000. 30 p.

Microscopic Particulate Analysis Sampling. Agency: Florida Department of Environmental

Protection Report S 3700 830766, November 2000. 50 p.


Protection Report S 3700 830766, October 1999. 102p.

Wetland No. 8 Monitoring. Agency: St. Johns Water Management District (SJWMD) and UCF

Physical Plant Department.

1. Report No. 3. March 1996. 24 p.

2. Report No. 4. September 1996. 25 p.


4. Report No. 6. October 1997. 28 p.

5. Report No. 7. April 1998. 30 p.

6. Report No. 8. October 1998. 31 p.

7. Report No. 9. April 1999. 33 p.

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8. Report No. 10. September 1999. 38 p.

Fate and Transport of Crptosporidium and Gardia. Agency: Florida Department of Environmental

Protection Report S 3700 905454, November 1998. 132 p.

Design and Performance of Dry Detention Ponds with Underdrains. Agency: Florida Department of

Transportation Report WPI 0510791, November 1997. 264 p.


Protection Report S 3700 830766, October 1997. 126 p.

Vegetation Monitoring: Wetland Hydraulic Investigation. Agency: St. Johns Water Management

District (SJWMD)

1. Report No. 1 & 2. January 1997. 20 p.


3. Report No. 4. August 1997. 85 p.

Validation and Verification of Critical Design Storm Concepts Using Continuous Simulation.

Agency: Florida Department of Transportation Report WPI 0510746, January 1997. 440 p.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Book: Water Quality - Non-Point Source Nutrient Loading in a Wet Treatment Pond

ISBN No. : 979-953-307-638-5 (Accepted)

Book: Water Quality - Effect of Sampling Frequency on Annual Pollutant Load Analysis

ISBN No. : 979-953-307-638-5 (Accepted)

BOOK REVIEW

Book Review: “Fluid Mechanics with Engineering Applications” by R.L Daugherty, J.B.

Franzini, and E.J. Finnemore. McGraw-Hill Inc. (August 1995, July 2007)

Book Review – Engineering Fluid Mechanics, C.T. Crowe, D.F. Elger and J.A. Roberson. John

Wiley (June 2004)

Book Review: “Engineering Fundamentals – An Introduction to Engineering” by Saeed Moaveni.

2nd ( November 2004) Editions.

SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY

OTHER SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

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Participated in UCF Metro with Linda Chapin" for WMFE-TV Channel 24 (PBS). The

program focused on UCF's Stormwater Academy/ Management activities.

Developing and coordinating West African Graduate Education Program to recruit Ph.D.

students from four (4) West African Countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal.

1999-Present.

Developed an education/research agreement between College of Engineering, UCF and the

Strategic Environment and Water Resources Research Unit at AL al-Bayt University, Mafraq,

Jordan. 1999-2002.

Visited the Badia (desert) Program, Jordan and gave presentations “Watershed Management in

the Badia.” October 1998.

Visited Universidad de Zulia (UZ), Maracaibo, Venezuela and gave presentations on

"Innovative Approach to Stormwater treatment and Control for Lake Maracaibo." May 1998.

Panel Member, National Research Foundation (NSF) FY 1998 SBIR Phase I Awards.

Panel Member, TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project (NCHRP)

Project 25-13, (1997 to 2004).

Developing a research relationship with Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO),

Imo State, Nigeria. Visited FUTO and presented lectures on “Urban Stormwater Management.”

August 1996.

Organized CEE Water Resources Engineering Group Weekly Seminar Series. The effort helps

the students in water resources engineering to gain knowledge in other areas of water resources

other than their specific research interests.

Referee for ASCE Journal of Hydraulic Engineering

Referee for Inderscience Publishers

Referee for Advances in Water Resources Journal. Elsevier Science Publishers Ltd.

Referee for Inter. Journal of Water Resources Development.

Referee for Journal of American Water Resources Association

Referee for Stormceptor Inc.

EDUCATIONAL ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES

Volunteer to Big Sister Scholarship and Mentorship Program. This is scholarship/mentorship

program that required a professional woman adopting high school girls to support, monitor and

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encourage. Essentially these girls are evaluated for their strengths and paired up with their “Big

Sister” who then will guide them to success. (2010 – Present).

Developed and coordinated Camp Connect, designed to encourage and inspire students to excel

in a science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) discipline, and specifically in

engineering specialty. Targeting 8th, 9th and 10th graders allows participants enough time in

their remaining high school years to best prepare for a college engineering curriculum. July

2012 to Present.

Coordinated SECME programs in UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science to

increase the pool of historically under-represented, under-served, and differently-abled students

who will be prepared to enter and complete post-secondary studies in science, mathematics,

engineering, and technology (STEM). SECME is a premier pre-college (K-12) alliance, that

links engineering universities, school systems, and corporate/government investors.

Participated in the Faculty Bridge Workshop, West Palm Beach, Florida. Presented a session

on “Networking for A New Minority Faculty.” Participated in the discussions on various topics

to help a new minority faculty to make the transition from graduate school to faculty position.

July 12-16, 1999

Participated in the American Association for Higher Education Regional Workshop on

Teaching, Learning & Technology Roundtable Program “Lever for Change” June 3-5 1998.

Participated in the College of Engineering Workshop on Goals and Values. March 18, 1998.

Helped developed the goals and core values of the college.

Participated in Course Development and Services IDL6543 course for Media Enhanced

curriculum development, February 13 - March 27, 1998 (6 Fridays). Learn How to develop and

teach a web-based course (WEBCT).

Attended the Faculty Evaluation Workshop at University of Central Florida, Orlando Florida.

January 30, 1998: Discussed various methods of classroom instruction to improve students’

interest and participation in the classroom.

Co-ordinated the UCF team on the 1997 St. Johns River Clean up organized by the Orange

Seminole, Volusia, Counties, and St. Johns River Water Management District, June 1997.

Attended the 1997 Chautaugua Short Course on Introduction to Engineering, Atlanta Georgia.

May 4 - 8, 1997: Discussed approaches to improving first year students in engineering retention

through the first year engineering course.

Participated in the Department of the Army Corps of Engineers Workshop for the Regional

Wetland Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Functional Assessment Models. February 12 - 15, 1996,

Maitland, Florida. Discussed methods of developing a comprehensive wetland assessment

model.

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RECRUITING AND RETENTION RELATED ACTIVITIES

Designed and developed K-12 outreach pipeline, Camp Connect for recruiting students from

diverse background into engineering, 2011 - present.

Developed a pipeline to increase opportunities for the diverse student population in the

workforce through the industrial partners of CECS Office of Diversity and Inclusion and student

organizations, 2011 - present.

Taught one session of the SPACE program class to minority students interested in engineering

careers in 2009.

Invited Speaker for the Society of Women Engineers Outreach in April 2008.

Invited speaker at the Engineer for a Day activities in 2006.

Invited Speaker at Engineers without Borders Fall meeting at UCF in 2007.

Judge for the 48th

Annual State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) of Florida. April 10,

2003.

Invited Guest Speaker at the Society of Women Engineers, Monthly Chapter various

Networking Meetings.

Developing and coordinating West African Graduate Education Program to recruit Ph.D.

students from four (4) West African Countries – Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Senegal.

1999-Present.

Invited Guest Speaker at the Orange County 1999, 6th

Annual Professional Services

Networking Job Fair. April 16, 1999

Instructor at the Junior Achievement (JA) Program for Fall 1998 and Spring 1999 at University

High School, Orlando. Taught Engineering Economic and Business Development.

Presenter at the Career Day at University High School, Orlando. October 16, 1998.

PROJECT CREATE (Elementary Schools' Engineering Competition) Coordinator for

Waterford Elementary, Orlando Florida. Sponsored by the Florida Engineering Society (FES).

Presentations and project coordination for fifth grade students. January 6 - February 27, 1998 (6

hours).

Invited Guest Speaker at the Orange County 1997, 4th

Annual Professional Services

Networking Job Fair. April 18, 1997.

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Member of Panel on “Student Career Opportunities,” at the Annual Regional AWRA meeting at

Fort Lauderdale, Florida. April 1997.

Invited Guest Speaker at UCF Summer Program for Academic Careers in Engineering. August

3, 1995.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

FACULTY ADVISOR

Faculty advisor for Chi Alpha UCF Student Chapter at University of Central Florida, Fall 2008 to

Present.

Faculty advisor for Society of Women Engineers (SWE), Student Chapter at the University of

Central Florida, Fall 2003 – 2007.

Faculty advisor for American Water Resources Association (AWRA), Student Chapter at the

University of Central Florida, Fall 1995 – 2009.

Advisor to the students of the AWRA in the Water Resources Engineering Student Competition

at the Annual Regional AWRA meeting at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. April 1997 and 1998.

SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY

CECE Chair Search

CECE Various Faculty Searches

CECS Director of Publication and Information Search

CECS Sabbatical Committee

CECS Diversity Committee

CECS Diversity Initiative Champion

University Master Plan Committee

Faculty Advisor - Chi Alpha UCF Student Chapter

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Member AAWRE Examination Board (2010 – Present)

Diplomate, Academy of Water Resources Engineering (D. WRE).

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Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

Chair, ASCE/EWRI Task Committee on ATI/MENA Global Outreach (2007-Present)

Member, ASCE/EWRI Committee on Education (2007 – Present)

Member, ASCE/EWRI Committee on Urban Water Resources Research Council (2007 -

Present)

Member, ASCE Committee on Water Resources Infrastructure (1997 – 1998)

Member, America Water Resources Association (AWRA).

Member, AWRA Committee on Recruitment, (1996 – 2000)

Member, American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE).

Member, American Geophysical Union (AGU)

Member, European Geophysical Union (EGU)

Lead Delegate, University Council on Water Resources (UCOWR)

Member, UCOWR Committee on Research and Publication (1999-Present)

Member, UCOWR Committee on Membership (2004-Present)

African-USA Engineers.

CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES

Member Technical Program Committee on 8th

Africa-USA International Conference on

Manufacturing and Information Systems Tech., Knoxville, Tennessee, July, 18–20, 2007

Moderator, on Water Quality Issues – III; ASCE/EWRI Conference. May 14-19, 2005

Anchorage, Alaska.

Member Organizing Committee on 7th

Africa-USA International Conf. on Connecting

Africa to Global Manufacturing, Opportunities and Challenges, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, July,

2004

Moderator, on Water Quality – II, AWRA/UCOWR Specialty Conf., New Orleans, LA, May

2000.

Member of the International Organizing Committee, 1st International Conference on Science,

Technology, and Sustained Development. Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, December 1999.

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Moderator, on Urban Hydrology – I, Annual Water Resources Conf., Point Clear, Alabama, 1998.

Member of Panel on “Student Career Opportunities,” at the Annual Regional AWRA meeting at

Fort Lauderdale, Florida. April 1997.

Moderator, on Wetlands, American Water Resources Association Annual Conf., Long Beach,

California October 1997.

EXTERNAL SERVICES ACTIVITIES

Board Member and Chair, Blackstar Private Equity (2013 – present)

Board Member, City of Orlando Certification Board (2006 – 2013)

Board Member and Secretary; Black Business Investment Funds -BBIF, (2005 - Present).

Board Member, NU-WEY Auto Parts Manufacturing and Distribution (NAPMAD) USA –

Nigerian Partnership (2006 – Present).

Panel member, National Research Foundation (NSF) FY 1998 SBIR Phase I Awards.

Panel member, TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program Project (NCHRP)

Project 25-13, (1997 to 2004).

Founder and President, Grace Center Inc., (Non-Profit, 2007- Present)

Founder and President, Nkwerre Daughters USA (Non-Profit, 2008-Present)

President, Nkwerre Aborigines Union Branch – Florida Chapter (Non-profit, 2012- Present)

President, Nadic Engineering Services, Inc. (2001-Present)

Volunteer to Big Sister Scholarship and Mentorship Program (2010 – Present)

Member University High School Advisory Committee (1997-2001)

Member Timber Creek High School Advisory Committee (2002-2005)

Vice President, University High School Foundation Board (1997-2001)

Guest Speaker, Orange County Professional and Business Development Activities

Volunteer to Junior Achievement of Central Florida

Member, St. Johns River Clean up Team

Central Florida Pop Warner Football Team Mom (1996 – 2000)

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