Full Name
Mr Kelechi Ibeh
Username
@kg.ibeh@coou.edu.ng
Staff Type
academic
Gender
Male
Birthday
1st January
Last Online
24rd July 2026 at 07:42:27 PM
Registered
11th May 2024 at 08:19:06 PM
Biography
Kelechi Godwin Ibeh is a dedicated researcher, scholar, and passionate teacher. He obtained his bachelor's degree in Forestry and Wildlife from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, with second-class honours, upper division, in 2014. He taught Agricultural Science and Geography at Comprehensive Secondary School, Ozaa, Abia State from 2014 to 2015. Later, he proceeded to the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, where he earned his Master's degree in Forest Resources Management with distinction, ranking as one of the top two students in 2017. Before joining the university, he worked as the chief editor and creative director at Sons Digital Press, a renowned publishing firm located in Umuahia, Abia State.
Kelechi has been involved in both local and international training, research, and publications. He is a life member of the Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN), a member of the Commonwealth Forestry Association, Nigerian Chapter, and the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF).
Kelechi has been involved in both local and international training, research, and publications. He is a life member of the Forestry Association of Nigeria (FAN), a member of the Commonwealth Forestry Association, Nigerian Chapter, and the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF).
Research Interests
My research focuses on understanding and managing forest and crop ecosystems to sustain their long-term health, productivity, and resilience. I am particularly interested in ecological interactions among trees, understory vegetation, crops, soils, and env
Education
Qualifications
BSc., MSc.
Universities Attended
M.Sc (2017) University of Ibadan, Nigeria
B.Sc (2014) Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
B.Sc (2014) Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria
Publications
1. Aguma, Q., Nanjundaswamy, A., Omolewa, J. O., Choko, O. P., Onakpomi, I., Ibeh, K. G., & Okon, K. E. (2026). Bioactive Terpenoids from Desert Shrubs for Durable Wood Protection: Chemistry, Delivery Systems, and Circular Bioresource Integration. BioResources, 21(1), 2710-2757. https://doi.org/10.15376/biores.21.1.Aguma
2. Ibeh, K. G., & Akinyele, A. O. (2024). Investigating light and water optimization for early seedling establishment in Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. South-east European Forestry, 15(2), 151-159 https://doi.org/10.15177/seefor.24-14
3. Ibeh, K. G., Himes, A., Granger, J. J., Poudel, K. P., & Schweitzer, C. J. (2024). Evaluation of ecosystem response to silvicultural treatments in upland hardwood forests in Northern Mississippi, USA [Abstract]. In C. Martens, S. Clark, & C. Schweitzer (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Oak Symposium: Science-based Management for Dynamic Oak Forests (Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-278, pp. 168-170). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-GTR-278
4. Ibeh, K. G., Anozie, E. L., Osigwe, C. C., & Umeh, P. (2024). Early Growth Response of Annona muricata (L.) Seedlings to Different Potting Media. Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 10(1), 135–144. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i1277
5. Okenmuo, F. C., Ibeh, K. G., & Obalum, S. E. (2023). The menace of widespread gully erosion in southeastern Nigeria: Litho-anthropogenic history and management and policy issues. In: E. C. Igwe, I. Uko & A. O. Onunwa (Eds.), Valedictorian Festschrift in Honour of Professor Peter Chinedum Nnabude (pp. 61-79). Cadventures Press, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria.
6. Ibeh, K. G. & Nworji, M. J. (2022) Checklist of Ethno-Medico-Botanical Trees in Igbariam Campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation 9(3): 8-15.
7. Nweke I. A, Ibeh, K. G., & Nworji M. J. (2021). Environmental Land Degradation: Its Impact on Organic Matter Content in Obosi Land. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. 14(1): 48-56.
8. Akinyele, A. O. & Ibeh, K. G. (2020). Effect of Pawpaw Latex, Plantain Stem Juice, and Sulphuric Acid on Seed Germination of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. 12(2): 277-285.
9. Ibeh, K. G. (2020). Influence of light intensity on the early growth and seedling development of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Research Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Management. 9(4): 043-048
10. Salami, K. D., Ibeh, K. G. & Jibo, A. U. (2020). The impact of human activities on litterfall production, tree diversity, and structural changes in tropical rainforest. FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal. 5(3): 705 – 710.
11. Rotowa, O. J., Ibeh, K. G., & Anozie, E. L. (2020). Management of Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss Intercropped with Maize and Groundnut under Agroforestry Scheme. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 9(2): 8 – 14.
12. Anozie, E. L., Ibeh, K.G., Ndulue, N.B., Nwachukwu, A. L. & Umeh, C.L. (2020). Growth Response of Dennettia tripetala (G. Baker) to Different Organic Manure at the Early Stage. European Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Research. 8(3): 17-26.
13. Nweke I. A, Ekwealor K. U, Nnabude P. C, Nworji M. J, Ngonadi E. N & Ibeh K. G. (2020). Ecological survey of plant species in two contrasting management systems of watershed ecosystem. African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. 3(6): 46-53.
14. Nweke I. A, Ijearu S. I, Ibeh, K.G, Ngonadi E. N & Nworji M. J. (2020). Two years evaluation of plantain and banana peels on soil properties and dry matter yield of okra in a sandy soil. African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. 3(4): 79-86.
15. Chukwu, O., Ogunsanwo, O.Y., Rotowa, O.J., Donald-Amaeshi, U.A., Ebeniro, S.T., Ilelakinwa, G.A., Fasiku, O.O., Agboola, F.O., Adeniran, T., Ibeh, K.G. & Alade, O. (2018). Community based environmental impact assessment of the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, 6(9): 8-12.
2. Ibeh, K. G., & Akinyele, A. O. (2024). Investigating light and water optimization for early seedling establishment in Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. South-east European Forestry, 15(2), 151-159 https://doi.org/10.15177/seefor.24-14
3. Ibeh, K. G., Himes, A., Granger, J. J., Poudel, K. P., & Schweitzer, C. J. (2024). Evaluation of ecosystem response to silvicultural treatments in upland hardwood forests in Northern Mississippi, USA [Abstract]. In C. Martens, S. Clark, & C. Schweitzer (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Oak Symposium: Science-based Management for Dynamic Oak Forests (Gen. Tech. Rep. SRS-278, pp. 168-170). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Southern Research Station. https://doi.org/10.2737/SRS-GTR-278
4. Ibeh, K. G., Anozie, E. L., Osigwe, C. C., & Umeh, P. (2024). Early Growth Response of Annona muricata (L.) Seedlings to Different Potting Media. Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry, 10(1), 135–144. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i1277
5. Okenmuo, F. C., Ibeh, K. G., & Obalum, S. E. (2023). The menace of widespread gully erosion in southeastern Nigeria: Litho-anthropogenic history and management and policy issues. In: E. C. Igwe, I. Uko & A. O. Onunwa (Eds.), Valedictorian Festschrift in Honour of Professor Peter Chinedum Nnabude (pp. 61-79). Cadventures Press, Umunya, Anambra State, Nigeria.
6. Ibeh, K. G. & Nworji, M. J. (2022) Checklist of Ethno-Medico-Botanical Trees in Igbariam Campus of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation 9(3): 8-15.
7. Nweke I. A, Ibeh, K. G., & Nworji M. J. (2021). Environmental Land Degradation: Its Impact on Organic Matter Content in Obosi Land. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Science. 14(1): 48-56.
8. Akinyele, A. O. & Ibeh, K. G. (2020). Effect of Pawpaw Latex, Plantain Stem Juice, and Sulphuric Acid on Seed Germination of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Journal of Research in Forestry, Wildlife and Environment. 12(2): 277-285.
9. Ibeh, K. G. (2020). Influence of light intensity on the early growth and seedling development of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth. Research Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Management. 9(4): 043-048
10. Salami, K. D., Ibeh, K. G. & Jibo, A. U. (2020). The impact of human activities on litterfall production, tree diversity, and structural changes in tropical rainforest. FUW Trends in Science and Technology Journal. 5(3): 705 – 710.
11. Rotowa, O. J., Ibeh, K. G., & Anozie, E. L. (2020). Management of Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A. Juss Intercropped with Maize and Groundnut under Agroforestry Scheme. International Journal of Applied Research and Technology. 9(2): 8 – 14.
12. Anozie, E. L., Ibeh, K.G., Ndulue, N.B., Nwachukwu, A. L. & Umeh, C.L. (2020). Growth Response of Dennettia tripetala (G. Baker) to Different Organic Manure at the Early Stage. European Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Research. 8(3): 17-26.
13. Nweke I. A, Ekwealor K. U, Nnabude P. C, Nworji M. J, Ngonadi E. N & Ibeh K. G. (2020). Ecological survey of plant species in two contrasting management systems of watershed ecosystem. African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. 3(6): 46-53.
14. Nweke I. A, Ijearu S. I, Ibeh, K.G, Ngonadi E. N & Nworji M. J. (2020). Two years evaluation of plantain and banana peels on soil properties and dry matter yield of okra in a sandy soil. African Journal of Agriculture and Food Science. 3(4): 79-86.
15. Chukwu, O., Ogunsanwo, O.Y., Rotowa, O.J., Donald-Amaeshi, U.A., Ebeniro, S.T., Ilelakinwa, G.A., Fasiku, O.O., Agboola, F.O., Adeniran, T., Ibeh, K.G. & Alade, O. (2018). Community based environmental impact assessment of the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, 6(9): 8-12.
Skills
Programming and Data Analysis (R, SAS, Excel, SPSS); Graphic Design (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Canva); GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS); Soft Skills (Communication, leadership, teamwork, creativity, adaptability, and problem-solving).