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Dr. Peter Pelumi
Dr. Peter Pelumi Ikubanni is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Landmark University, Omu-Aran, Nigeria. He is formerly the Team Leader of the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG-9) and currently the Coordinator of the Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office in his institution. He obtained his B.Eng. (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin as one of the top best five students in his class; an M.Eng. from the same institution with a distinction; and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Landmark University with a distinction. He received the overall best Ph.D. thesis award. His research interests cover; production and materials development; advanced engineering materials; composite materials characterization, and corrosion studies; biomass utilization, and biomaterials production.Dr. Ikubanni is an enthusiastic researcher and mentor to both undergraduate and graduate students. He is a diligent scholar with over 150 scientific articles (more than 120 are Scopus-indexed), over 20 conference proceedings, and four book chapters. Through his continuous research activities, he has three national patents to his credit. He is a member of various professional bodies such as Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Young Academy (NYA), and International Association of Engineers (IAEng). He is a Publons certified reviewer, a reviewer to numerous top-ranked journals, and a Scientific/Technical review committee member of conferences. He has been consecutively ranked for among the top 50 researchers in Nigeria by SciVal (Elsevier) from 2019 till date and won excellence awards from his institution for these achievements. He is open to more research collaborations within and outside Nigeria.
Prof. Jude A. Okolie
Prof. Jude A. Okolie is currently an Assistant Professor at the Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma. He was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan (USASK). He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Benin, Nigeria. During his bachelor’s studies, he won several awards for his outstanding academic record. Some of these include the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) scholarship, Shell undergraduate scholarship and the Delta state first-class award. A year later, he joined the USASK as a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. He finished his Ph.D. with 15 publications and several book chapters. Dr. Okolie’s research focuses on the thermochemical conversion of waste materials to green fuels and the subsequent utilization of hydrochar/biochars for environmental remediation. In addition, his research includes the application of process simulation and artificial intelligence/machine learning to address climate change, environmental
pollution, and sustainable agriculture challenges. He is a member of the Canadian Society of Chemical Engineers, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan (APEGS) and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).
Dr. Prabhu Paramasivam
Dr. Prabhu Paramasivam is a highly experienced mechanical engineering university teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. He received his Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, India, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Himalayan University, India. Dr. Prabhu Paramasivam began his academic career as a Lecturer at Adama Science and Technology University, Ethiopia, where he taught undergraduate Mechanics and Materials Science courses. After completing his Ph.D., he joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Mattu University, Ethiopia as an Assistant Professor. Throughout his 10-year teaching career, Dr. Prabhu Paramasivam has developed a reputation as an engaging and effective teacher and Researcher. His courses, which include Quality Engineering and Management, Maintenance and Renewable Engineering, Machine Design, Product Design and Development, and Computer Aided Design and manufacturing, are consistently among the most popular in the Mechanical Engineering Department.He has 62+ SCI/Scopus research publications in the Scopus database and more than 850+ citations (H-index: 16, i-10 index: 23) to his credit index.
Dr. Temitayo Samson OGEDENGBE, R.Eng
Dr Ogedengbe obtained his Bachelor of Engineering, Masters of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degrees in Mechanical Engineering in the year 2007, 2011 and 2020, respectively, from the Federal University of Technology Akure, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta and University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He has over 80 articles/conference papers in reputable international journals/proceedings. He has 2 chapters- in -book. Dr. Ogedengbe has had the priviledge of serving in various positions in his about 8 years of academic career which started at Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin Ondo State. At Elizade University, he served in various capacities such as Faculty Representative for Postgraduate Studies, Faculty SIWES Coordinator, Departmental Project Coordinator, Departmental SIWES Coordinator. Currently, Temitayo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. He is rated as part of TOP 400 Research
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Seun Jesuloluwa
Seun is a young academician who has a solid footing in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a BEng from The Federal University of Technology, Akure, and an MEng specializing in Thermo fluids and powerplant from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. He currently serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Seun imparts his knowledge and expertise to upcoming engineers.Seun reflects his passion for core mechanical engineering principles while teaching with a focus on thermodynamics, refrigeration and air conditioning, and fluid mechanics. He ensures his students gain a practical understanding of the theoretical concepts being taught to them.Furthermore, Seun is deeply engrossed in academic research with industrial and environmental benefits. He currently focuses on the utilization of agricultural wastes as an alternative material for different engineering applications, and also as a source of renewable energy for energy generation. Through this research innovation, Seun desires to contribute to sustainable engineering practices and also address environmental challenges.In collaboration with his mentor, Dr. Adekunle A. Adeleke, he is committed to academic excellence and societal impact, while having a holistic approach to engineering education and research.
Dr. Petrus Nzerem
Dr. Petrus Nzerem is a Reader in Petroleum and Gas Engineering and the Ag. Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Polymer and Textile Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, in 2004. Petrus then proceeded for a Master’s degree in Energy and Environment at the University of Leeds upon completing his National Youth Service Programme. In 2013, he obtained a Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering and Analytical Science from the University of Manchester before returning to Nigeria to take up a lectureship position at the Nile University of Nigeria. Petrus’ research interests include sustainable and renewable energy, waste to energy and chemicals conversion, petroleum economics, drilling fluids. He is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers and Nigeria Society of Engineers, and also a registered COREN Engineer
Dr. Esther Anosike-Francis
Dr. Esther Anosike-Francis holds both a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Minna. She attained a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the African University of Science and Technology (AUST). During her doctoral studies, Dr. Esther focused on the development and characterization of hybrid sustainable construction materials utilizing agricultural biomass, clay, and polymeric components. Her research delved into investigating the mechanical properties of these novel materials, leading to the formulation of advanced composites. She was a World Bank-Pan African Materials Institute scholar from 2018 to 2022. Dr. Esther is a STEM advocate and has collaborated with the Centre for Project-Based Learning at AUST and the New Jersey Centre for Teaching & Learning (NJCTL), USA, to promote STEM initiatives in Nigeria. Serving as a lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering department at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Dr. Esther imparts knowledge in courses such as Engineering Metallurgy, Mechanics of Materials, Materials Technology, and Introduction to Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Esther is a registered member of several prestigious professional bodies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, African Materials Research Society, and the Society for Women Engineers. She has published several peer-reviewed scientific articles indexed in Scopus.
Dr. Adebayo Isaac Olosho
Dr. Adebayo Isaac Olosho is a dynamic and accomplished Ph.D. graduate in Industrial Chemistry, with a robust background in the synthesis of bio-polymers. With a proven track record in the synthesis and characterization of advanced biomaterials, particularly bio-thermosets. He currently holds a teaching and research position at the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja and assist in the supervision of Ph.D students at Nile University of Nigeria.His doctoral research at the University of Ilorin and the National Chemical Laboratory, Pune, India, focused on the synthesis and characterization of reshapable, repairable, and recyclable bio-thermosets derived from Thevetia peruviana oil. The research was funding by The World Academy of Science (TWAS), Triesty, Italy and Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), New-Delhi, India.
Jamiu Kolawole ODUSOTE
Jamiu Kolawole Odusote is the first Professor of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Prof. Odusote is the Current Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology, University of Ilorin. He was the acting Head of the Department from 2016 to 2018, and the acting Director of the Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre (TEC), University of Ilorin from 2018 to 2020. He is a COREN Registered Engineer and a Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Materials, Mining and Metallurgical Engineers (NIMMME), and Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS). He has published in reputable outlets across local, national and international journals and conference proceedings. He has won several awards and grants to his credits. He also has many patented works.
Dr. Adewumi, N. Chizoma
Dr. Adewumi, N. Chizoma is a senior lecturer in the department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria. Where she is general Chemistry tutor but specializes in Organic Chemistry, Applied spectroscopy, pharmaceutical chemistry, Fermentations and Polymer chemistry.She obtained her Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Industrial Chemistry, Master of Science (M.Sc) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degrees in Organic Chemistry from University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Her work on “Optimization of Bioethanol Production from non-food biomass” was sponsored by World Bank African Center of Excellence, Center for Oilfield Chemicals (ACE-CEFOR) UNIPORT which has produced a patent and several article publications in top journals. Her knowledge of Chemistry has enabled her carryout researches in other areas of Chemistry and Engineering. Her current research focus is on bioethanol production, drilling fluid formulations, emulsion management, enhanced oil recovery and material science using bio-materials. Currently she is a reviewer for top academic journals such as; Journal of Cleaner Production an Elsevier Journal.She is in research collaboration with Dr. Adekunle, A. Adeleke, Dr. Ikechukwu Okafor and Prof. Petrus Nzerem on conversion of biowastes to useable product of economic importance at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja.