Dr Ernest Nnadi
Dr Ernest Nnadi
Senior Lecturer & Programme Lead - MSc Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE)
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Biography
Dr Ernest Nnadi is currently Senior Lecturer in Occupational Safety, Health & Environment and Programme Lead - MSc Occupational Safety, Health & Environment at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Prior to joining Manchester Metropolitan University, Dr Nnadi was a Lecturer in Quality, Health & Safety and Environment at Coventry University, where he taught and supervised undergraduate & postgraduate students in various modules related to environmental science and engineering, water and wastewater management, sustainability, and renewable energy, health & safety, HSE management system, Quality Management System. Also, he was Link Tutor - Ghana Communication Technology University - GCTU and Module Leader of various modules in Health & Safety, Oil & Gas management, Sustainability & Environmental Management. He was nominated Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) member and Course Coordinator & Tutor of IOSH Managing Safely in Oil & Gas and Energy Industry.
Previously, Dr Nnadi was Research Associate in Geo-Environmental Engineering in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering (MACE) at The University of Manchester and Lecturer in Physical Sciences at The University of Brighton College. He was also Research Assistant, Lecturer and Supervisor in department of Geography, Environment & Disaster Management (GED), Coventry University, Lecturer School of Energy, Construction & Environment, Research Associate and Honorary Research Fellow at Centre for Agroecology, Water & Resilience (CAWR), Coventry University, and Research Partner - Construction Technology Research Group (GITECO), University of Cantabria and other international institutions, where he collaborated on applied research projects for industry and academia,
He is currently a Research Collaborator -Forest Hydrology & Watershed Management Recovery of Degraded Areas (Hidrolef), Universidade Federal de São Carlos, Brazil, Ebonyi State University, Nigeria and African Centre of Excellence for Public Health and Toxicological Research (ACE-PUTOR), University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Also, Dr Nnadi has worked and collaborated on several innovative, applied research & development projects e.g., UNDP, SEL, EPG. He serves as Editor and Reviewer of several journals in his area of expertise. He was a Consultant to Henrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) - Flood Resilient Buildings and Environmental Design & Sustainable Drainage Systems project & Research Manager Smartsource Drainage & Water UK.
Dr Nnadi is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and member of EPSRC Review College and grant review panel member (EPSRC). He holds a PhD and Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Galileo Master Certificates in Renewable Energy Management & Finance and Renewable Energy Solutions, Agile Scrum Master, and Certified Business Analysis Professional certifications. He holds NEBOSH National General certificate in Occupational Health & Safety and NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety Management Professionals qualifications, IOSH-Managing Safely in Oil, Gas & Energy industry certificate, ISO 14971- Risk Management for Medical Devices & ISO 13485 -Medical Device Quality Systems GMP Validated Certificates. Also, Dr Ernest Nnadi is a member of Associated European Energy Consultants, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM).
He has published several papers in peer-reviewed journals, conferences, books and has made numerous contributions to his field of study.
Teaching
Dr Nnadi is currently the module leader for the following MSc Occupational Safety Health & Environment (OSHE) modules:
- Principles of Occupational Health and Safety
- Safety Health & Environment (SHE) Management & International Standards
He also teaches:
- Research Methods - MSc Advanced Physiotherapy
Supervision
Dr Nnadi supervises MSc., MRes., MPhil. and Doctoral research (PhD) students. Availability for Supervision: contact by email
Research outputs
Ekhator, O. C., Orish, F. C., Nnadi, E. O., Ogaji, D. S., Isuman, S., & Orisakwe, O. E. (2023). Impact of black soot emissions on public health in Niger Delta, Nigeria: understanding the severity of the problem. Inhalation Toxicology, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/08958378.2023.2297698
Mbanaso, F.; Theophilus, S. C.; Sam-Ateki, M. A.; Nnadi, E. O.;Umorem, U., Umeokafor, N.; (2023) ‘Investigation of Impact of Slow-Release Fertilizer and Struvite on Biodegradation Rate of Diesel- Contaminated soils’ Current Research in Environmental Sustainability 5 (2023) 100209 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust.2023.100209
Tonello, K. C., Pereira, L. C., Balbinot, L., Nnadi, E. O., Mosleh, M. H. & Bramorski, J., (2023) ‘Patterns of litter and nutrient return to the soil during passive restoration in Cerrado, Brazil’ Biologia 78, 399–414 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11756-022-01224-2
Pereira, L. C., Balbinot, L., Nnadi, E. O., Mosleh, M. H. & Tonello, K. C., (2022) ‘Effects of Cerrado restoration on seasonal soil hydrological properties and insights on impacts of deforestation and climate change scenarios’ 16 Nov 2022, Frontiers in Forests and Global Change. Vol. 5, 882551. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2022.882551
Corrêa, C.J.P.; Nnadi, E.O.; Mbanaso, F.U.; Tonello, K.C. (2022) ‘Urban Gardens’ Potential to Improve Stormwater Management: A Comparative Analysis among Urban Soils in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil’. Sustainability 2022, 14, 2965. https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052965
Fathollahi, A.; Coupe, S. J; El-Sheikh, A. H.; Nnadi, E. O. (2021) ‘Cu (II) Biosorption by Living Biofilms: Isothermal, Chemical, Physical and Biological Evaluation’ Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 282, 111950 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479721000128
Corrêa, C.J.P., Tonello, K.C. & Nnadi, E.O. (2021) ‘Urban Gardens and Soil Compaction: a Land Use Alternative for Runoff Decrease’ Environmental Processes, Vol. 8, 1213-1230, https://doi.org/10.1007/s40710-021-00521-3
Correa, C.J., Tonello, K., Nnadi, E. O., Rosa, A. J. (2020) ‘Semeando a cidade: Histórico e atualidades da agricultura urbana’ ‘Seeding the city: History and current affairs of urban agriculture’ Ambiente & Sociedade, Vol. 23 https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-4422asoc20180075r1vu2020l1ao
Mbanaso, F. U., Charlesworth, S.M., Coupe, S.J., Newman, A.P., Nnadi, E. O. (2020) ‘State of a Sustainable Drainage System at End of Life: Assessment of Potential Water Pollution by Leached Metals from a Pervious Pavement Device’ Environmental Science & Pollution Research 27, 4630–4639. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-019-06480-5
Nnadi, E. O., Mbah, C.N., Nweke, A.I., Njoku, C. (2019) ‘Physicochemical properties of an acid ultisol subjected to different tillage practices and woodash Amendment: impact on heavy metal concentrations in soil and Castor plant’ Soil & Tillage Research Volume 194, 104288 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167198718312819
Mbanaso, F. U., Charlesworth, S.M., Coupe, S.J., Newman, A.P., Nnadi, E. O. (2019) ‘Reuse of materials from a Sustainable Drainage System device: Health, Safety and Environment assessment for an end-of-life Pervious Pavement Structure’ Science of The Total Environment 650(Pt 2):1759-1770 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0048969718336684
Ernest O. Nnadi, Alan P. Newman, Stephen J. Coupe and Fredrick U. Mbanaso (2019) ‘An Evaluation of Stormwater Treatment Efficiency of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS)’ Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology November 2019, NOVA, USA, ISBN: 978-1-53616-162-5
Ndubuisi Collins Onwa, and Ernest O. Nnadi (2019) ‘Microorganisms in Stormwater and Treatment Options in Developing Countries’ Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology November 2019, NOVA, USA, ISBN: 978-1-53616-162-5
Oyekemi Oyelola, Ernest O. Nnadi, Susanne Charlesworth, Stephen Coupe and James Bennett (2019) ‘The Use of Compost and Recycled Aggregates in the Treatment of Runoff Pollutants in Vegetated Sustainable Drainage Devices’ Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology November 2019, NOVA, USA, ISBN: 978-1-53616-162-5
Ernest O. Nnadi (2019) ‘Multi-Benefits of Transitioning from Conventional to Sustainable Stormwater Management Approaches’ Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology November 2019, NOVA, USA, ISBN: 978-1-53616-162-5
Ernest O. Nnadi (2019) ‘Stormwater: Sources, Monitoring and Management’ Series: Environmental Science, Engineering and Technology, BISAC: SCI026000, ISBN: 978-1-53616-162-5, NOVA Publishers, New York, USA https://novapublishers.com/shop/stormwater-sources-monitoring-and-management/
Newman, A. P., Shuttleworth, A. J. and Nnadi, E. O. (2018) ‘Bioremediation in Urban Pollution Mitigation- Theoretical Background and Applications to Groundwaters’ In ‘Urban Pollution: Science and Management’ ISBN: 978-1-119-26049-3, Wiley-Blackwell https://www.wiley.com/en- gb/Urban+Pollution%3A+Science+and+Management-p-9781119260493
Shuttleworth, A. J., Newman, A. P. and Nnadi, E. O. (2018) ‘Bioremediation in urban pollution mitigation- applications to solid media’ In ‘Urban Pollution: Science and Management’ ISBN: 978-1-119-26049-3, Wiley-Blackwell https://www.wiley.com/en-gb/Urban+Pollution%3A+Science+and+Management-p-9781119260493
Theophilus, S.T., Mbanaso, F.U., Nnadi, E.O, and Onyedeke K. T.(2018) ‘Investigation of Effects of Slow- Release Fertilizer and Struvite in Biodegradation in Filter Drains & Potential Application of Treated Water in Irrigation of Road Verges’ Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Volume 25, Issue 20, pp 19298–19312 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs11356-017-0385-4
Coupe, S.J., Nnadi, E.O, Fredrick U. Mbanaso, F.U., Newman, A.P. (2018) ‘An assessment of the potential use of compost filled plastic void forming units to serve as vents on historic landfills and related sites’ Environmental Science and Pollution Research, Volume 25, Issue 20, pp 19238–19246 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-017-0208-7
Mbanaso, F. U., Charlesworth, S.M., Coupe, S.J., Newman, A.P., Nnadi, E. O. (2018) ‘End-of-life of a Sustainable Drainage System: Assessment of Potential Risk of Water Pollution through Leaching of Metals’ 5th Annual Water Efficiency Conference: Future of Water in Europe: Local, regional and global best practice at University of Aveiro, Portugal
Newman, A. P., Mbanaso, F.U., Nnadi, E. O., Sañudo-Fontaneda , L.A., Shuttleworth, A.J., (2018) ‘Drainage of Animal Housing Units for Maximum Animal Welfare and Environmental Control Studies on Microbiological Safety and Drainage Behaviour’ World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 3–7, 2018https://ascelibrary.org/doi/10.1061/9780784481417.002
Coupe, S.J., Barron-West, S., Newman, A.P., Nnadi, E.O. (2018) ‘Self-Fertilizing Textiles for Use in Oil Degrading SuDS Devices: An Update on Progress and Latest Developments’ World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2018, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Minnesota, June 3–7, 2018 https://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/9780784481431.019
Ifelebuegu, A. O., Ukpebor, J. E., Ahukannah, A. U., Nnadi, E.O.; Theophilus, S. C. (2017) ‘Environmental Effects of Crude Oil Spill on the Physicochemical and Hydrobiological Characteristics of the Nun River, Niger Delta’ accepted by Journal of Environmental Monitoring and Assessment April 2017, 189:173 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10661-017-5882-x
Shuttleworth, A.J., Nnadi E.O., Mbanaso F.U., Coupe S.J., Voeten, J. & Newman A.P. (2017) ‘Applications of SuDS Techniques in Harvesting Stormwater for Landscape Irrigation Purposes: Issues & Considerations’ Irrigation and Drainage, ISBN 978-953-51-5017-6.
Charlesworth, S.M., Beddow, J., Nnadi, E. O. (2017) ‘The fate of pollutants in porous asphalt pavements, laboratory experiments to investigate their potential to impact human health’ International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Jun; 14(6): 666
Theophilus, S.T, Ifelebuegu, A., Nnadi, E.O., Mbanaso, F.U. (2017) ‘Human factors analysis and classification system for the oil and gas industry (HFACS-OGI)’ Journal: Reliability Engineering & System Safety Volume 167, November 2017, Pages 168-176
Newman A.P., Shuttleworth, A.J., Nnadi E.O. and Mbanaso F.U. (2017) ‘Plant Growth Trials on Harvested Water and Waste Sediments from a Macro-Pervious Pavement System in Central Scotland’ EWRI World Environmental & Water Resource Congress, May 22 - 25, 2017, Sacramento CA. USA
Nnadi, E.O. (2017) ‘Water Quality & Environmental Management in the face of Increased Urbanisation &Climate Change’2nd Conference on Hydrology in Forest Ecosystems, At Universidade Federal de São Carlos - UFSCar„ Sorocaba - São Paulo – Brasil, November 2017
Charlesworth, S.M., Beddow, J., Nnadi, E. O. (2017) ‘The fate of pollutants in laboratory-based pervious paving systems’ 14th IWA/IAHR International Conference on Urban Drainage, 10-15 Sept., Prague, Czech
Shuttleworth, A. B., Nnadi, E. O., Mbanaso, F. U. & Newman, A. P. (2017) ‘Plant Growth Trials on Harvested Water and Waste Sludge from a Macro-Pervious Pavement System in Central Scotland’ ASCE World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, American Society of Civil Engineers, p. 24-38 15
Mbanaso, F.U.; Nnadi, E.O.; Coupe, S.J.; Charlesworth, S.M. (2016) ‘Stormwater harvesting from landscaped areas: effect of herbicide application on water quality and usage’ Journal of Environmental Science and Pollution Research Vol. 23, 16, 15970–15982
Mbanaso, F.U.; Nnadi, E.O.; Coupe, S.J.; Charlesworth, S.M. (2016) ‘Stormwater harvesting from landscaped areas: effect of herbicide application on water quality and usage’ Environmental Science & Pollution Research, Vol. 23, Iss. 16, pp 15970–15982
Nnadi, E.O.; Newman, A.P; Coupe, S.J., Mbanaso, F.U. (2016) ‘Investigation of Potential Application of Modified Pervious Paving Biofilters to Vent Ground Gas and Prevent Groundwater Contamination in Historic Landfills’ Water Frontiers: Strategies for 2020 and beyond, Water Efficiency Conference (WATEFCON 2016), 7- 9 September 2016, Coventry, UK http://www.watefnetwork.co.uk/conference
Nnadi, E.O.; Newman, A.P; Coupe, S.J.; Mbanaso, F.U. (2016) ‘Investigation of Potential Application of Modified Pervious Paving Biofilters to Vent Ground Gas and Prevent Groundwater Contamination in Historic Landfills Sites’ ‘Water Frontiers: Strategies for 2020 and beyond’ 4th Annual Water Efficiency Conference WatefCon 2016, 7- 9 September 2016, Coventry University, UK
Theophilus, S., Mbanaso, F.U., Nnadi, E.O., Onyedeke K. T.(2016) ‘Impact of Slow-Release Fertilizer and Struvite in Enhancement of Biodegradation of Hydrocarbon in Filter Drains to Prevent Groundwater Pollution’ Water Frontiers: Strategies for 2020 and beyond, Water Efficiency Conference (WATEFCON 2016), 7-9 September 2016, Coventry, UK http://www.watefnetwork.co.uk/conference
Charlesworth, S.M., Coupe, S.J., Sanudo-Fontaneda, L., Beddow, J., MacLaughlin, A-M., Nnadi, E.O and De Miguel, E.(2016) ‘The heavy metal trapping efficiency of pervious paving systems’ Joint International Conference of ISEH 2016 (The 3rd International Symposium on Environment and Health) & ISEG 2016 (The 10th International Symposium on Environmental Geochemistry), Galway, Ireland, August 14 - 20, 2016
Nnadi, E.O.; Newman, A.P; Coupe, S.J., Mbanaso, F.U. (2015) ‘Stormwater Harvesting for Irrigation Purposes: An Investigation of Chemical Quality of Water Recycled In Pervious Pavement System’ Environmental Management Volume 147, 1 January 2015, Pages 246–256
Nnadi, E.O.; Mbanaso, F.U (2015) ‘Evaluation of Pervious and Macro-Pervious Pavements as Harvesting Systems for Localized Landscape and Horticultural Irrigation’ ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress Austin, Texas 17-21 May 2015. http://www.ewricongress.org
Nnadi, E.O.; Mbanaso, F.U (2015) ‘Hydrocarbon Retention Improvements After Fitting Geotextile Sleeves to Slotted Overflow Pipes In French Drains and Similar Applications’ ASCE World Environmental & Water Resources Congress Austin, Texas 17-21 May 2015. http://www.ewricongress.org/
Nnadi, E.O.; Sañudo-Fontaneda, L.A.; Coupe, S.J. (2014) ‘An Evaluation of Enhanced Geotextile Layer in Permeable Pavement to Improve Stormwater Infiltration and Attenuation’ International Journal of Pavement Engineering Volume 15, Issue 10, 2014
Nnadi, E.O. and Ifelebuegu, A.O. (2014) ‘Potential microbial toxicity and non-target impact of different concentrations of glyphosate-containing herbicide in a model pervious paving system’ Chemosphere Vol.100, 34–41
Nnadi, E.O.; Newman, A.P; Coupe, S.J. (2014) ‘Geotextile Incorporated Permeable Pavement System as Potential Source of Irrigation Water: Effects of Reused Water on the Soil, Plant Growth and Development’ CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water Journal Vol.42, No. 2, 125–132
Nnadi, E.O. (2014) ‘Utilisation of glyphosate-containing herbicides (GCH) on pervious paving systems (PPS): laboratory-based experiments to determine impacts on effluent water quality’ CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water Journal Vol.42, No. 2, 133 -138
Coupe, S.J.; Faraj, A.S.; Nnadi, E.O. and Charlesworth, S.M. (2014) ‘Integrated Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems’: In Water Efficiency in Buildings - A Review of Theory & Practice ed K. Adeyeye John Wiley & Sons, Inc.,
Nnadi, E.O. (2014) ‘Exploring Potential of Using phytoremediation for co-contaminated soils’: In Heavy Metal Remediation: Transport and Accumulation in Plants ed. D. K. Gupta and S. Chatterjee NOVA Publishers
Nnadi, E.O. (2014) ‘Exploring Strategies for Research Excellence and International Collaborations’ International Management Development Programme: Managing Universities for Better Performance 8-10 April, 2014 at Technocentre Coventry University, UK
Nnadi, E.O. and Lizarazo-Marriaga, J. (2013) ‘Acid Corrosion of Plain and Reinforced Concrete Sewage Systems’ Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering Vol. 25 No.9, Pgs.1353-1356 http://ascelibrary.org/doi/abs/10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0000641
Charlesworth, S., Coupe, S., Mbanaso, F.U., Nnadi, E.O. (2013) ‘Laboratory-based experiments to investigate the impact of glyphosate-containing herbicide on pollution attenuation and biodegradation in a model pervious paving system’ Chemosphere Vol. 90 Issue 2 Pgs.737-746
Nnadi, E.O. (2013) ‘Safety of Harvested and Recycled Water’ Water Efficient Buildings Workshop, Techno Centre, Coventry University, 18th January 2013 http://www.waterefficientbuildings.co.uk/files/default/resources/CoventryMasterClass/SafetyOfRecycledWater_Ern.pdf
Nnadi, E.O. (2013) ‘Laboratory-Based Experiments to Determine the Impact of Application of Glyphosate Containing Herbicides (GCH) on the Water Quality Role of Pervious Paving Systems (PPS)’ NOVATECH International conference in Lyon, France, June 23-27 2013
Fontaneda, L.A. Nnadi, E.O.; Charlesworth, S.M.; Rodriguez, J.; Oyelola, O. (2013) ‘An Evaluation of the Effect of Novel Pervious Material Incorporated in the Design of Permeable Paving on Hydraulic Performance of the System’ NOVATECH International conference, Lyon, France, June 23-27 2013
Nnadi, E.O.; Newman, A.P; Duckers, L.; Coupe, S.J. and Charlesworth, S. (2012) ‘Design and Validation of Test Rig for Simulation of High Rainfall for Infiltration Studies of Permeable Pavement Systems’ Journal of Irrigation & Drainage Engineering Vol. 138 No. 6,
Nnadi, E.O.; Warwick, F. Jackson, R. Oyelola, O. and Lawson, D. (2012) ‘Laboratory based experiments to assess the use of green and food based compost to improve water quality in a Sustainable Drainage (SUDS) device such as a swale’ Science of the Total Environment Vol. 424, Pgs. 337-343
Nnadi, E.O. (2012) ‘Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS): An Option for Lagos?’ open space workshop organised by Heinrich Böll Stiftung Nigeria (HBS) on ‘Flood Resilient Buildings and Environmental Design’ 29th November - 1st December, 2012, Lagos, Nigeria
Coupe, S. J., Mbanaso, F. U., Charlesworth, S., Nnadi, E.O. (2012) ‘The Impact of Glyphosate Containing Herbicides on the Biological Properties of Permeable Pavements’ SUDSnet International Conference on ‘Multiple Benefits from Surface Water Management’ Coventry University, UK, 4th - 6th Sept., 2012 https://www.abertay.ac.uk/media/4235/sudsnet_2012_conferencebook_web.pdf
Newman, A.P; Nnadi, E.O.; Duckers, L. and Cobley, A. (2011) ‘Further Developments in Self Fertilising Geotextiles for Use in Pervious Pavements’ Water Science and Technology Issue 63, No.6, 1333-1339
Nnadi, E.O.; Duckers, L. and Cobley, A. (2011) ‘Self Fertilising Geotextiles in Model Pervious Pavement Structures’ ASCE Proceedings of the 2011 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress, Pgs. 670 - 679 doi:10.1061/41173(414)69
Charlesworth, S and Nnadi, E.O.; Warwick, F. Jackson, R. Oyelola, O. and Lawson, D. (2011) ‘Assessment of the Use of Green and Food Based Compost for Use in a Sustainable Drainage (SUDS) Device Such as Swale’ SUDSNET/CIWEM National and International Conference, University of Abertay, Dundee
Coupe, S.J; Nnadi, E.O and Charlesworth, S. (2010) ‘Make the Most of Natural Resources’ Building Services and Environmental Engineer (BSEE) Magazine, 23rd December, 2010 http://www.bsee.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/7144/Make_the_most_of_natural_resources.html
Nnadi, E.O and Charlesworth, S. (2010) ‘Rainwater as a Resource’ Building 4 Change Magazine. A publication of UK Building Research Establishment (BRE) 2nd August 2010 http://www.building4change.com/page.jsp?id=454
Nnadi, E.O and Charlesworth, S. (2010) ‘Multiple Benefits Derived from the Installation of Permeable Pavement System’ 7th International Conference on Sustainable Techniques and Strategies in Urban Water Management at Lyon France from 27June – 1July, 2010 http://documents.irevues.inist.fr/bitstream/handle/2042/35793/23603-349COU.pdf?sequence=1
Nnadi, E.O. (2010) ‘Self Fertilizing Geotextiles for Use in Pervious Pavements: A Review of Progress and Further Developments’ 7th International Conference on Sustainable Techniques and Strategies in Urban Water Management, Lyon France, 27th June – 1st July, 2010 http://documents.irevues.inist.fr/bitstream/handle/2042/35794/23604-320NEW.pdf?sequence=1
Nnadi, E.O; Newman, A.P; Coupe, S.J; Puehmeier, T and Duckers, L. ‘Irrigation Using Permeable Paving as the Source of Water on the Soil; Plant Growth and Development’ (2009) 1st African Regional Geosynthetic Conference at Cape Town, South Africa from 2nd - 5th September, 2009.http://www.geoafrica2009.org/geoafrica_2009/technical_programme.asp
Charlesworth, S., Nnadi, E.O., and Lawson, D. (2009) ‘Utilising Green and Food Composted material in Vegetated SUDS Devices: Pillows and PVC, SUDSnet National Conference 12 -13 Nov., 2009 at Coventry University, UK http://sudsnet.abertay.ac.uk/SUDSnetConference2009.htm
Nnadi, E.O; Newman, A.P and Puehmeier, T.(2008) ‘An evaluation of the use of stored water derived from permeable paving systems for irrigation purposes’ 1Proceedings 11th International Conference on Urban Drainage (ICUD) Edinburgh, UK, 31st Aug. – 5th Sept., 2008
Nnadi, E.O and Oyelola, O. (2008) ‘Water recycling using permeable paving as the source: Biological water safety and the fate of introduced microbial contaminants’ Proceedings 11th International Conference on Urban Drainage, Edinburgh, UK from 31st Aug.-5th Sept 2008
Nnadi, E.O. (2008) ‘Biological Water Quality of Recycled Water in the Permeable Paving’ Annual Conference of the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) London, 25th - 27th August, 2008http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Research+and+Higher+Education/Annual+Conference.htm
Nnadi, E.O. (2007) ‘Water recycling and ground Source heat pump system within permeable paving – System Consideration and On-site Construction Considerations’ SUDSNET National Conference Coventry University, UK 14th Nov.,2007 http://sudsnet.abertay.ac.uk/documents/SUDSnetConference2007ProceedingsBOOK_000.pdf
Nnadi, E.O. and Howard, R. (2007) A Poster entitled ‘The investigation of pollutant retention by Tarmac Aquifa Pervious Pavements’ SUDSNET National Conference, Coventry University, UK on 14th Nov., 2007 http://sudsnet.abertay.ac.uk/documents/SUDSnetConference2007ProceedingsBOOK_000.pdf
Nnadi, E.O; Duckers, L.; Newman, A.P; Coupe, S.J and Puehmeier, T. (2007)‘An Evaluation of Suitability of Pervious Pavements for Rainfall Harvesting’ Research Symposium held at Coventry University, UK, on 28th March, 2007
Nnadi, E.O; Newman, A.P; Coupe, S.J and Puehmeier, T. (2006) ‘Design and Validation of a Test Rig for High Rainfall Infiltration Studies’ SUDSNET Student Conference, Coventry University, UK, on 7 Sept., 2006 http://sudsnet.abertay.ac.uk/SUDSnetStudentConferenceSept2006.htm