Dr Anukwu obtained her MSc from the Department of Physics, Olabisi Onabanjo University in 2010 and PhD in Exploration Geophysics from the School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia, in 2020. She works on utilising geophysical techniques for near-surface investigations ranging from engineering, groundwater, mineral exploration and agricultural applications. Her research focuses on using seismic surface waves and ground-penetrating radar techniques to provide subsurface models useful for a wide variety of applications.