Nnamdi grew up in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria, and completed his undergraduate and Masters in Chemistry from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he was on the academic staff before joining UIowa. Nnamdi aspires to contribute towards research in renewable energy, especially solar energy. He is optimistic, extroverted, and enjoys watching movies and spending time with his family. Nnamdi is always seeking to learn new things and sharing his newfound knowledge with others.