Innovative Research Award

Emeka Emengini
University of Nigeria, UNN Nsukka, Nigeria

Professor Emeka Emengini is a Nigerian accounting scholar, educator, and researcher affiliated with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). With more than twenty-eight years of teaching, supervision, and academic leadership experience, he has contributed to scholarship in managerial accounting, corporate governance, auditing and assurance, forensic accounting, fraud management, and international accounting. His academic profile, publication record, postgraduate supervision activities, and professional service have established him as a notable contributor to accounting education and research in Nigeria.[1] [2]

Abstract

This article presents a scholarly overview of Professor Emeka Emengini’s academic career, research specialization, publication profile, teaching contributions, professional affiliations, and institutional service. The profile highlights his contributions to accounting scholarship, particularly within auditing, forensic accounting, fraud management, managerial accounting, corporate governance, and international accounting. The article also evaluates his suitability for recognition under the Innovative Research Award category based on documented academic outputs, citation metrics, postgraduate mentorship, and research influence.[1] [2]

Keywords

Accounting; Auditing and Assurance; Forensic Accounting; Fraud Management; International Accounting; Corporate Governance; Academic Research; University of Nigeria; Research Impact; Higher Education.

Introduction

Professor Emengini serves as Professor of Accounting at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. His academic background includes a B.Sc. in Business Education/Accounting obtained in 1992, an MBA in Accounting obtained in 2000, and a Ph.D. in Accounting completed in 2012. Over nearly three decades of academic service, he has contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate education while maintaining active research engagement in accounting and governance-related disciplines.[1]

Research Profile

Professor Emengini’s research interests encompass managerial accounting, corporate governance, auditing and assurance, forensic accounting, fraud management, and international accounting. His scholarly record includes journal articles, conference presentations, textbooks, and postgraduate supervision activities. He has supervised more than one hundred postgraduate candidates and has taught master’s and doctoral students for approximately fifteen years. His research visibility is reflected through Google Scholar and Scopus indexing metrics.[1] [2]

• Teaching experience: 28 years
• Google Scholar citations: 119
• Google Scholar h-index: 6
• Scopus citations: 26
• Scopus h-index: 4
• Postgraduate candidates supervised: More than 100

Research Contributions

The research contributions of Professor Emengini span accounting practice, governance frameworks, auditing systems, forensic investigation methods, and financial reporting. His publications have explored issues related to economic development, corporate accountability, financial transparency, and public-sector financial management. Through research collaborations and interdisciplinary studies, he has contributed to discussions on sustainable development, entrepreneurship support, and governance outcomes in developing economies.[3] [4]

His leadership experience includes serving as Head of the Department of Accountancy at the University of Nigeria between 2020 and 2022, alongside participation in faculty and university-wide committees. These roles complement his academic contributions by demonstrating institutional engagement and educational leadership.[1]

Publications

Professor Emeka Emengini has produced scholarly publications in auditing, corporate governance, forensic accounting, international accounting, and economic development. His notable works include studies on Nigeria’s non-oil sector growth, women entrepreneurs’ capacity development, and financial reporting systems, with publications indexed in major academic databases and receiving measurable citation impact across Google Scholar and Scopus platforms.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Selected textbooks and scholarly works associated with Professor Emengini include:

• Cost and Management Accounting in Focus (2004; revised edition 2015).
• Intermediate Financial Accounting (2005).
• Understanding International Accounting (2004; revised edition 2019).
• Ideh, A. O., Okolo, N. M., & Emengini, E. S. (2021). Non-oil sector and economic growth in Nigeria: The national accounts perspective.[3]
• Uduji, J. I., Okolo-Obasi, N. V. E., Uduji, J. U., Emengini, E. S., Odoh, L. C., & Iyadi, R. C. (2025). Capacity development for small-scale women entrepreneurs and corporate social responsibility in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region.[4]
• Emengini, E. S. (2014). Cashless economy and financial statement reporting in Nigeria.[5]

Research Impact

Research impact may be evaluated through citation metrics, publication dissemination, postgraduate mentorship, and engagement with professional bodies. Professor Emengini’s publication record has generated measurable scholarly attention through Google Scholar and Scopus. His participation in professional organizations, including the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Forensics and Certified Fraud Investigators of Nigeria, further reflects engagement with academic and professional communities.[1] [2]

Award Suitability

Based on documented evidence, Professor Emengini demonstrates characteristics commonly associated with academic recognition awards. These include sustained scholarly productivity, interdisciplinary research contributions, postgraduate supervision, institutional leadership, professional fellowship status, and evidence of research dissemination through indexed platforms. His work aligns with the objectives of research excellence and educational advancement recognized by academic award programs such as the Top Teachers Awards.[1] [6]

Conclusion

Professor Emeka Emengini’s academic profile reflects a combination of research productivity, educational leadership, professional engagement, and service to higher education. His contributions to accounting scholarship and postgraduate training provide evidence of sustained influence within his field. The available academic metrics and documented achievements support consideration of his profile within the context of an Innovative Research Award and related scholarly recognition initiatives.[1] [2]

External Links

• Google Scholar Profile
• Scopus Author Profile
• Award Website

References

1. Google Scholar. (n.d.). Profile of Emeka Emengini. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_0RshIsAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
2. Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: Emeka Emengini, Author ID 57225948021. Scopus. https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57225948021
3. Ideh, A. O., Okolo, N. M., & Emengini, E. S. (2021). Non-oil sector and economic growth in Nigeria: The national accounts perspective. European Journal of Sustainable Development, 10(1), 185. DOI: https://doi.org/10.14207/ejsd.2021.v10n1p185
4. Uduji, J. I., Okolo-Obasi, N. V. E., Uduji, J. U., Emengini, E. S., Odoh, L. C., & Iyadi, R. C. (2025). Capacity development for small-scale women entrepreneurs and corporate social responsibility in Nigeria’s Niger Delta region. Social Responsibility Journal, 21(3), 615–639. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/SRJ-03-2024-0199
5. Emengini, E. S. (2014). Cashless economy and financial statement reporting in Nigeria. SSRN. https://ssrn.com/abstract=2486571
6. Top Teachers Awards. (n.d.). Academic recognition and excellence awards platform. https://topteachers.net/