Email: fichinyem@delsu.edu.ng
- Area of Specialization: Geophysics
- Department of Geology
- Felix I. Chinyem, PhD is an alumnus of Delta State University, Abraka; Federal University of Technology, Owerri; and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka; where he obtained his B Sc Geology (Upper Division); M Sc (Geophysics); and PhD (Geophysics) degrees, respectively. Felix I. Chinyem, PhD is an accomplished academic and researcher based in Nigeria. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology, Faculty of Science, Delta State University, Abraka, and has made significant contributions in Hydrogeophysics, Groundwater studies and Environmental geoscience. His specialization is in Applied Geophysics, Environmental Geology, Hydrogeology, with particular focus on groundwater systems, addressing groundwater evaluation and aquifer characterization in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. With over 37 published works in prestigious national and international journals, Felix I. Chinyem, PhD has established himself as a leading figure in Geology and Geophysics, earning the admiration of colleagues both in Nigeria and abroad. At the departmental, faculty and university levels, respectively, he has held numerous academic, administrative, and policy positions with distinction. He has been Students’ level adviser (2008-date); Departmental time-table officer (2012-2018); Departmental SIWES coordinator (2019- date); Faculty representative to Faculty of Engineering (2020-2022); member University teaching and time-table monitoring committee (2020-date); and Deputy Director, Advance Research Centre (2023- date). He is a professional member (corporate) of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society; Nigerian Association of Hydrogeologists; and Society of Exploration Geophysicists. Felix I. Chinyem, PhD is married to Mrs. Joy Anwuli Chinyem and the marriage is blessed with three children.
My Publications- Nwugha, V.N.;,Okeke P.N.; Chinyem, F.I.; Okore, G.J.; Amanze, K.O.;Nwokoma, M.C. (2025) Effects of leachate from solid waste dumpsite on nearby boreholes in Rumeme, Port Harcourt, Nigeria , Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews/M.B. Mondal Publishers, India
https://doi.org/10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i1393 Vol.8(1) Pages: 246-256
- Chinyem, F.I., Ovwamuedo, G.O., Akudo, E.O., Ofomola, M.O., Nwugha, V.N., Agbosa, R.T., Salami, S.A. (2025) Evaluation of aquifer hydraulic parameters and groundwater protective capacity from shallow groundwater exploration in parts of Ejeme-Aniogor, western Niger Delta, Nigeria, FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal/Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
www.ftstjournal.com Vol.10: 1 Pages: 160-168
- Nwugha, V.N.; Ejiogu, B.N.; Nwaka, B.U.; Egbucha-Chinaka, A.I.; Eke, B.O.; Emeghara, K.C.; Emeronye, U.R.; Mba, D.O.; Chinyem, F.I. (2025) High-precision geospatial analysis of surface features using GPS and Satellite imagery in some parts of Southeastern Nigeria, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25may2339 Vol.10: 1 Pages: 4736 -4743
- Chinyem, F.I., Ohwoghere-Asuma, O., Nwankwoala, H.O.; Salami, S.A.; Nwugha, V.N.; Itimi, W.O. (2025) Groundwater quality assessment around Lake Mkpitime, Nigeria, using integrated geophysical and hydrochemical approaches, Journal of Tropical Resources and Sustainable Science/ Universiti Malaysia, Kalantan
https://doi.org/10.47253/jtrss.v13i1.1517 Vol.13: 1 Pages: 183-201
- Chinyem, F.I. (2024) Determination of aquifer hydraulic parameters and groundwater protective capacity in parts of Nsukwa, Nigeria, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment/Springer Nature Switzerland AG
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-024-12411-w Vol. Pages:
- Chinyem, F.I., Ovwamuedo, G.and Adeleke, T.A. (2024) Application of Electrical Resistivity Sounding in delineation of the Aquifer Transmissivity and Basement Structure at Igarra, Southwestern Nigeria, Iraqi Journal of Science/College of Science, University of Baghdad,Iraq
https://doi.org/10.24996/ijs.2024.65.7.20 Vol.65( 7) Pages: 3796-3811
- Aigbadon, G.O., Chinyem, F.I., Alege, T.S., Overare, B., Akakuru, O.B., Obasi, I.A., Akudo, E.O., Ocheli, A., Ayok, J., Jimoh, O.A., Akpunonu, E. O., Aminu, M.B.and Aminu, B.O. (2024) Outcrops as windows to petroleum systems: Insights from the southern Bida Basin, Nigera , Energy Geoscience/Elsevier B.V.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engeos.2024.100294 Vol.5 Pages:
- Ohwoghere-Asuma, O., Chinyem, F.I., Atiti, P. and Ophori, D. (2024) Contaminant transport modelling of the vulnerability of aquifer to cyanide from cassava processing mill in the western Niger Delta , HydroResearch/Elsevier B.V.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hydres.2024.02.001 Vol. Pages:
- Chinyem, F.I., Ovwamuedo, G. (2024) Evaluation of aquifer characteristics and groundwater protective capacity in Abavo, Nigeria, International Journal of Geosciences/Scientific Research Publishing
https://doi.org/10.4236/ijg.2024.1511046 Vol.15 Pages: 841-860
- Aigbadon, G.O.; Akakuru, O.C; Chinyem, F.I.; Akudo, E.O; Musa, K.O; Obasi, A.I; Overare, B; Ocheli, A; Sanni, Z.J; Balla, J.A; Onyekuru, S.O. and Aminu , M.B. (2023) Facies analysis and Sedimentology of the Campanian-Maastrichtian sediments, Southern Bida Basin, Nigeria , Carbonates and Evaporites/Springer Verlag GmbH ,Germany
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13146-023-00848-y Vol. Pages:
- Chinyem F.I. ; Ohwoghere, O.; Ovwamuedo, G; Ugbome, D.O.; Nwugha, V.N; Efobo, O. (2023) Evaluation of aquifer hydraulic parameters in Site 3, Delta State University (DELSU) Abraka, Western Niger Delta, Nigeria, using pumping test and well logging methods , FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal/Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
Vol.8(1) Pages: 101-106
- Obasi, A.I., Aigbadon, G.O., Chinyem, F.I., Chukwu, C.N., Ahmed 11, J.B., Abubakar, S.O., Attah, E.O.and Akudo, E.O. (2023) Estimation of aquifer parameters from electrical resistivity data and lithologs in Idah area, northern Anambra Basin, Nigeria , Ife Journal of Science/Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria
Vol.25(3) Pages: 457-469
- Bawallah, M.A; Ilugbo,S.O;Adebo, B.A; Adepapo,J.O; Ofomola, M.O; Oladeji, J.F;Raji, I; Chinyem, F.I; Hadiza, M.B; Bello,K; Imolore, M.O. (2021) Application of vulnerability determination for foundation parameters: A case study of Issele- Mkpitime area of Delta State, Nigeria, Pakistan Journal of Geology/De Gruyter, Warsaw,Poland
Vol.5(1) Pages: 72-90
- Ohwoghere-Asuma, O. Chinyem, F.I; Aweto, K.E; and Iserhien-Emekeme R. (2020) The use of very low-frequency survey in the mapping of ground water condition in oporoza-gbaramatu area of the Niger Delta, Applied Water Science/Springer Science and Business Media, Deutschland GmbH
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13201-020-01244-w Vol.10:164 Pages: 2020
- Iserhien-Emekeme, R.E; Ofomola, M.O; Ohwoghere-Asuma; Chinyem, F.I. and Anomohanran, O. (2020) Modelling aquifer parameters using surficial geophysical techniques: A case study of Ovwian, Southern Nigeria , Modeling Earth System and Environment/Springer International AG Switszerland
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40808-020-01030-2 Vol. Pages:
- Ohwoghere-Asuma, O. Aweto, K.E. and Chinyem, F.I. (2018) Assessing the protective capacity of aquifers using Very- Low –Frequency Electromagnetic survey, Geosciences/MDPI AG, Basel Switzerland
https://doi.org/10.3390/geosciences8050150 Vol.8:150 Pages:
- Aweto, K.E., Chinyem, F.I. and Ohwoghere-Asuma, O. (2018) An Approach to Estimate Total Dissolved Solids in Groundwater using Electrical Resistivity Soundings and Geochemical Methods. Global Journal of Geological Sciences., Global Journal of Geological Sciences
Vol.16(1) Pages: 37-43
- Ohwoghere – Asuma, O., Chinyem, F.I. and Essi, O. E. (2017) Saltwater Intrusion Appraisal of Shallow Aquifer in Burutu Area of the Western Niger Delta with 2D Electrical Resistivity Tomography, Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management/Faculty of Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
Vol.21(2) Pages: 372-377
- Chinyem, F. I. (2017) Geoelectric Investigation for Groundwater Prospects in Ejeme-Aniogor and Environs, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management/Faculty of Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
Vol.21(4) Pages: 682-690
- Chinyem, F.I. (2017) Evaluation of Groundwater Potentials for Borehole Drilling by Integrated Geophysical Mapping of Auchi – Southwestern Nigeria Using Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic Profiling (VLF - EM) and Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES), Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management/Faculty of Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
Vol.21(4) Pages: 693-700
- Ibeneme, S. I., Ibe, K. K., Eluwa, N. N., Chinyem, F. I., Nwankwo, S., Bulus, J. A. and Uchendu, O. K. (2017) Electrical Resistivity and Velocity Studies of Ebonyi River Bridge Sites at Onicha – Oshiri and Idembia Areas, Southeastern Nigeria. Journal of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering, Journal of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering/Science Publishing Group, USA
Vol.2(2) Pages: 109-115
- Nwugha, V.N.; Chinaka, A.I.; Selemo, A.O.; Chinyem, F.I. and Onwuegbuchulam, C.O. (2017) Regional Geoelectrical Survey across some parts of Anambra and Niger Delta Basins, South-Eastern Nigeria. Elixir Geology, Elixir Geology/Photonics Publishers, India
Vol.111 Pages: 48784-48791
- Ofomola, M. O., Chinyem, F. I., Iserhien-Emekeme, R. E. and Bawallah, M. (2016) Investigation of Issele-Mkpitime Lake, Southern Nigeria Using Combined Magnetic Susceptibility and Electrical Resistivity Method, Nigeria Journal of Pure and Applied Science/Faculties of Physical and Life Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Vol.29(2) Pages: 2811-2823
- Chinyem, F. I., Aweto, K. E; Ohwoghere – Asuma, O. and Ibeneme, S. I. (2014) Integrated Very Low Frequency Electromagnetic (VLF - EM) Profiling and Electrical Resistivity Sounding for Groundwater Investigation: A case study of Igbonla and Environs, Central Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Science and Environment/ Faculties of Science and Agriculture, Delta State University, Abraka
Vol.13 Pages: 94-107
- Nnokwe, N.N., Ibe, K.K., Chinyem, F.I., Ikoro, D.O. and Ibeneme, S.I. (2014) Geological and Soil Bearing Capacity Studies of the Proposed Idonyi River Dam Site, Ameke-Abam Area of Southeastern Nigeria, International Journal of Engineering Research and Science and Technology/Science Publishing Group, USA
Vol.3(1) Pages: 71-84
- Ohwoghere – Asuma, O., Chinyem, F.I. and Nwankwoala, H. O. (2014) 2D Electrical Resistivity Imaging of Unsaturated and Saturated Zones for Crude Oil Spillage at Agbarha in Ughelli Area of Delta State, Nigeria., New York Science Journal/Marshland Press,New York,USA
Vol.7(12) Pages: 30-35
- Obaje, S.O; Ugbe, F.C.; Akpoborie, I.A. and Chinyem, F.I. (2014) Environmental Geochemical Assessment of River Gora sediments in Minna, North-Central Nigeria, Journal of Environment and Earth Science/IISTE, USA
Vol.4(22) Pages: 109-115
- Chinyem, F.I. (2013) Hydrogeophysical investigation of Asaba Area, Delta State, Nigeria, Indian Journal of Science and Technology/Indian Society for Education and Environment, India
Vol.6 (5) Pages: 4453 – 4458
- Chinyem, F.I. (2013) Concentrations of Some Trace Elements in Surface and Groundwater Resources in Agepanu and Environs, Edo State, Nigeria, Indian Journal of Science and Technology/Indian Society for Education and Environment, India
Vol.6 (5) Pages: 4459-4462
- Chinyem, F.I. (2011) Preliminary Interpretation of the Ground Magnetic survey around Oguta Lake in Imo State, South Eastern, Nigeria, Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management/Faculty of Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
Vol.15(4) Pages: 601-606
- Chinyem, F.I. (2011) Geoelectric Evaluation of Groundwater Potential: A case study of Sabongida-Ora and Environs, Southern Nigeria, Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management/Faculty of Sciences, University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
Vol.15(4) Pages: 629-633
- Chinyem, F.I, Adaikpoh, E.O. and Effiong, C.I. (2009) An Inventory of Mineral Resources in Delta State, South-Southern Nigeria , Nigeria Journal of Science and Environment/Faculties of Science and Agriculture, Delta State University, Abraka
Vol.8 Pages: 98-103
- Effiong, C. I. Chinyem, F. I., and Selemo, A. O. (2009) Mapping of sediment –Basement contact between Calabar Flank and Oban massif, Southeastern Nigeria Using Magnetic and Resistivity, Journal of Environment and Policies/Duncan Science, Calabar
Vol.4(1) Pages: 142-146
- Chinyem, F. I., Asiagwu, A. K. and Effiong, C. I. (2009) (2009) Preliminary Studies of the Ground Water Problems in Issele – Uku and its Environs, Southern Nigeria, International Journal of Environmental Science/Duncan Science, Calabar
Vol.5(4) Pages: 7-16
- Effiong, C. I., Chinyem, F. I. and Essien, N. U. (2009) Evaluation of Petroleum Potential of Nkporo Shales, Calabar Flank, Southeastern Nigeria, Journal of Science and Technology Research/Duncan Science, Calabar
Vol.8(3) Pages: 73-76
- Chinyem, F. I., Nwakaji, K. N. and Effiong, C. I. (2009) Geoelectric Study of Kaolin Deposit-Case Study of Ukwu-Nzu and Ubulu-Uku Areas of Delta State, Nigeria, International Journal of Physical Science
Vol.4(1) Pages: 133-141
- Asiagwu, A.K and Chinyem, F.I. (2008) Mineral resources potentials in Nigeria: In Egbo, S.H. (ed). Entrepreneurship for employment and wealth generation, Ehis Publishers, Benin-City, Nigeria
Vol. Pages: 388-406