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Prof Christian A. Bolu, PhD
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Covenant University
Comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae
June 2019 Version 28.06.2019
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Table of Content 1.0 Personal Details ........................................................................................................... 4
2.0 Education ..................................................................................................................... 4 3.0 Professional Qualifications ......................................................................................... 4 4.0 Scholarship .................................................................................................................. 6
4.1 Publications ............................................................................................................. 6
4.1.1 Chapters in Books ............................................................................................... 6
4.1.2 Creative Work ...................................................................................................... 6
4.1.3 Company Intellectual Property (Group Work) ..................................................... 6
4.1.4 Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers ..................................................................... 8
4.1.3b Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers (awaiting publication) ............................... 11
4.1.4 Books (Awaiting Publication) ............................................................................. 11
4.1.5 Peer Reviewed Monographs/Commissioned/Technical Paper .......................... 12
4.1.6 Industry Technical Reports ................................................................................ 12
4.1.7 Industrial Experience ......................................................................................... 14
4.2 Peer Recognition .................................................................................................. 17
4.2.1 Editorship of Reputable Journal ........................................................................ 17
4.2.2 Membership of Editorial Board ......................................................................... 18
4.2.3 Appointments as University External Examiner, Assessor, etc ........................... 18
4.2.4 Keynote, Lead Papers or Public Lectures ........................................................... 18
4.3 Current Research .................................................................................................. 19
4.4 Academic Linkages .............................................................................................. 19
4.4.1 Active Member of Professional Bodies .............................................................. 19
4.4.2 Personal Contacts to attract Grants, Research Linkage and Collaboration ......... 20 4.4.3 Collaboration with External Bodies and recognition in professional Circles
(appointments to boards, awards, fellowship, attracting Grants) ................................. 21
5.0 Teaching Quality (Effective & Competent Teaching) ........................................... 21
5.1 Length of Teaching .............................................................................................. 21
5.2 Student Evaluation .............................................................................................. 22
5.3 Lecture Modules & Courses Taught ................................................................. 22
5.4 Modern Teaching Aids ........................................................................................ 24
5.5 Lecture Delivery/Examination Procedures ...................................................... 24
5.6 Overall Student Performance ............................................................................. 24
6.0 Leadership (Skills & Traits) .................................................................................... 24
6.1 Appointments as Dean, Director, HOD ............................................................ 24
6.2 Leadership/membership of University Committees, Ad Hoc and Statutory
Committees, Service at Dept, College, Hall, etc .................................................... 25
6.3 Mentorship of Students ....................................................................................... 26
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6.4 Postgraduate Supervision ................................................................................... 26
6.5 Punctuality and Attendance ............................................................................... 26
6.6 Feedback from Beneficiaries of Initiatives ........................................................ 26
6.7 Records of Accomplishments/contributions .................................................... 27
7.0 Community Service ................................................................................................... 27
7.1 Participation in promoting safety, security, harmony, sanitation, etc ......... 27
7.2 Initiating & participating in Departmental projects within workshop, road
safety, advocacy ......................................................................................................... 27
8.0 Referees ...................................................................................................................... 29
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1.0 Personal Details Full Name and Title: BOLU, Christian Amaechi (formerly ONWUGBOLU)
Date of Birth: Nationality: 8 June 1950, Nigerian
Institution: Covenant University
Contact Details:
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Km 10, Idiroko Road, Canaan Land
Ota, Ogun State, 121101, Nigeria,
Phone: +234-803-7750954,
e-mail: [email protected]
2.0 Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Industrial & Systems Engineering)
University of Wales, United Kingdom, 1982 Thesis topic: Dynamic Investment Planning
Master of Engineering (Industrial Engineering)
University of Toronto, Canada, 1979
Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1976 Area of Emphasis: Machine Design and Vibrations
3.0 Professional Qualifications
a. Professional Engineers
1. Registered Engineer (Mechanical), Council for the Regulations of Engineering
in Nigeria (COREN), 1983
2. Fellow – Nigerian Society of Engineers – 2005
3. Member – Nigerian Society of Engineers – 1982
4. Fellow – Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers, 1993
5. Fellow, Nigerian Academy of Engineering, June 23, 2016
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b. Computer Professionals
6. Member – Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria - 2003
c. SAP Certifications
7. SAP Consultant - SAP Best Practices Tools and Accelerators - 2007
8. Certified Solution Architect ERP‐ Integration of Business Processes with
mySAP ERP 2008
9. SAP Solution Consultant – SAP Business One
10. SAP Web Application Server Implementation & Operations I (TADM10) -
2007
11. SAP Web Application Server Implementation & Operations II (TADM12) -
2007
12. Implementation and Operation of SAP Netweaver Portal (TEP10) – 2008
13. IBM Artificial Intelligence Analyst – Mastery Award 2019
d. Autodesk Certifications
14. Autodesk Inventor 2010 (Computer-Aided Design/Manufacture)
e. Special Recognitions
15. Community Title of Performance- The Otun Atayese of Ikole-Ekiti and
Egbaoba Land – October 10, 2015
16. Most Outstanding Partnership Initiative – by Covenant University December
21, 2015
f. National & International Assignment
17. Member, Nigeria Washington Accord Committee, Council for the Regulation
of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, September 2018 to date
18. Chair, Technical Advisory Committee, Nigerian House of Representatives
Committee on Works on the Amendment of the Engineers (Registration, Etc)
Act 2014., Assignment from February 25, 2018 to March 12, 2018
19. 2017-2020 Executive Committee Member, Global Engineering Deans Council,
George Mason University, Volgenau School of Engineering in Fairfax, USA
20. July 2017, Chair, Organising Committee, African Engineering Deans Council,
3rd AEDC Summit, held at Covenant University, Ota, July 24-27, 2017
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21. June 2019, Member, COREN Committee on Washington Accord
4.0 Scholarship
4.1 Publications
4.1.1 Chapters in Books
1. Bolu, C. A., (2013), Modeling Maintenance Productivity Measurement, Integrated Models for Information Communication Systems and Networks: Design and Development, Atayero, A. A. & Sheluhin, O. I (ed), DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2208-1.ch008, IGI Global, USA
2. Bolu, C. A. “Emerging Information Technologies: The Challenge for Nigerian Engineers”, Compilation of Topical Issues of Engineering Practice 1985-2033, Adelabu, M.A.K, et al, ed, The Nigerian Society of Engineers, 2002, ISBN: 978-0600701
4.1.2 Creative Work
3. Bolu, C. A., Enterprise Resource Planning Software, COMWARE, Versions 1, 2 & 2.2, 1986-2002. Covers Financials, Logistics, Human Capital Management. (Contains over 1 million lines of computer programming codes in C language, Clipper and C++)
4. Church Administration Software, CHURCHWARE, Versions 1, 2, 1988-2000. Covers the following Church Membership, Finance and Church Growth (Contains over 250,000 lines of Computer programming codes in C, C++, Clipper)
4.1.3 Company Intellectual Property (Industry Group Work)
a. Company Comcraft Services Limited, UK Tower Holloware, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc, Kaluworks, Mombasa, Kenya
Description Design of Deep Drawing Press Tool on Double Action Mechanical Press, 1983
Contribution Design calculations and test analysis of mechanical properties of deep drawn aluminium holloware for rectangular preforms.
b. Company Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Building Products, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc, Kaluworks, Mombasa, Kenya
Description Optimisation of Industrial 6 aluminium roofing sheet
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profile for dynamic loading, 1986, 1987 Contribution Moment of Inertia design calculations and test analysis
for point and distributed load in windy and humid atmospheric conditions.
c. Company Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Extrusions, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc, Booths Aluminium, Thika, Kenya
Description Extrusion Die Orifice Design of Thin-Gage Aluminium Extruded Profiles
Contribution Computer-aided design, mathematical programming and test analysis of mechanical properties of extruded profile and sections.
d. Company Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Extrusions, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc, Ghana Aluminium, Tema, Ghana
Description Automatic Identification Using Code 3 of 9 Bar Coding for Industrial Spare Part
Contribution Unified Modeling Language (UML) Use Case, C-Programming language coding and verification with pen scanners.
e. Company Comcraft Services Limited, UK
International Data Management Services Ltd
Description Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing Systems, 1988
Contribution System analysis and design, coding of over one million code lines in C, Clipper and FORTRAN
f. Company Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Extrusion, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc, Booths Aluminium, Thika, Kenya
Description Optimal Powder Coating for Aluminium Extruded Profile for 6063 Aluminium Alloys, 1989
Contribution Modelling and Simulation of Spray Gun Guided trajectory and test analysis of coating properties coated and baked extruded aluminium sections and profiles
g. Company Comcraft Services Limited, UK
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Tower Tool and Engineering, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc
Description Characterisation and optimization of annealing conditions for computer-aided CNC Wire-Cut Extrusion Die
Contribution Computer-aided design, test data matrix design and test analysis of die orifice mechanical properties.
h. Company Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Holloware, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc, Kaluworks, Mombasa, Kenya
Description Optimal Surface Finish for Gravity Die Cast Aluminium kettle Spout and Knobs for 4-litre Aluminium Kettles, 1987, 1999
Contribution Design calculations and test analysis of surface properties of die-cast aluminium hollowware spouts and knobs
4.1.4 Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers 5. Christian Bolu, Abiodun Abioye, Joseph Azeta, Henry Boyo, Covenant University;
Godfrey Onyiagha, (2018), Regional Peace through Collaborative Engineering driven by the African Union Aspiration 2063, WEEF-GEDC 2018, Albuquerque, USA
6. Godfrey Onyiagha, Christian Bolu, Abiodun Abioye, Henry Boyo, Covenant University; Joseph Azeta, (2018), Empowering Telecommunications Competency and Entrepreneurship Development in Africa: A Nigerian Perspective, WEEF-GEDC 2018, Albuquerque, USA
7. Philip O. Babalola, Christian A. Bolu, Anthony O. Inegbenebor, Oluseun Kilanko, (2018), Graphical Representations of Experimental and ANN Predicted Data for Mechanical and Electrical Properties of AlSiC Composite Prepared by Stir Casting Method, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 413 (2018) 012063 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/413/1/012063
8. Owodolu A. A., Bolu C., Abioye A. A. and Efemwenkiekie K. U., (2018), Development of a System for Counting of People Using Multi-Camera and Sensors, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 413 (2018) 012001 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/413/1/012001
9. Owodolu Akinbode A, Christian Bolu A, Samuel Ayuba and Babaremu Kunle O, (2018), Development of a Counting System Method for Managing Crowd Using Image Sensing Device, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 413 (2018) 012059 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/413/1/012059
10. Peter I. Anakhu, Christian A. Bolu, Abiodun A. Abioye, Godfrey Onyiagha, (2018), Cost-effectiveness Management of a Compressed-air System Using an Energy Analysis Application, IOP
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Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 413 (2018) 012015 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/413/1/012015
11. Abioye, A. A., Atanda, P. O., 1Abioye O. P., Akinlabi S. A., Akinlabi E. T., Bolu, C. A., Afolalu S. A., Ajayi, O. O., Ohijeagbon, I. O, (2018), A Review on Automotive Industries and Foundries in Nigeria, IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering 413 (2018) 012003 doi:10.1088/1757-899X/413/1/012003
12. P.I. Anakhu, C.C. Bolu, A.A. Abioye, G. Onyiagha, H. Boyo, K. Jolayemi, J. Azeta, (2018), Innovative Foundry Technology and Material Using Fused Deposition Modeling and Polylactic Acid Material in Sand Casting, ARCHIVES of FOUNDRY ENGINEERING, DOI:10.24425/122504, ISSN (2299-2944), Volume 18 Issue 2/2018, 65 – 71
13. Okokpujie, I.P., Ohunakin, O.S., Bolu, C.A., Okokpujie, K.O., (2018), Experimental data-set for prediction of tool wear during turning of Al-1061 alloy by high speed steel cutting tools, Data in Brief 18(2018), 1196–1203
14. Ayuba, E.O., Bolu, C.A., John, T.M., Abioye, A.A., (2018), Dataset showing steel cold rolling process parameters for a 6-high cold rolling mill in Nigeria, Elsevier Data in Brief, 18(2018), 891–901
15. Inegbenebor, A.O., Bolu, C.A., Babalola, P.O., Inegbenebor, A.I., Fayomi, O.S.I.,
(2018), Aluminum Silicon Carbide Particulate Metal Matrix Composite Development Via Stir Casting Processing, Silicon
16. Azeta Joseph, Bolu Christian, Abioye A. Abiodun and Festus Oyawale, (2018), A review
on humanoid robotics in healthcare, The 4th International Conference on Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering (ICMME 2017), Robot Design and Development Technology, DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1051/matecconf/201815302004, MATEC Web Conf., Volume 153, 2018
17. Owodolu.A.A., Christian Bolu, Abioye A.A. and Boyo H.O. and Godfrey Onyiagha, (2018), A Counting System Methodology for Crowd Management Using an Image Sensing Device, International Journal of Mechanical Engineering & Technology (IJMET), IJMET, Volume 9, Issue 1, Jan 2018
18. Philip O. Babalola, Christian A. Bolu, Anthony O. Inegbenebor, (2017), Artificial Neural Network Prediction of Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite with Silicon Carbide Particles Developed Using Stir Casting Method, International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS Vol:15 No:06, pp151-159
19. Inegbenebor A.O., Bolu C.A., Babalola P.O., Inegbenebor A.I., O.A. Fayomi, (2015)
Influence of the Silicon Carbide Grit Size Particles on the Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Stir Casting Aluminium Matrix Composite Material, Silicon, Springer Science+Business Media
Dordrech, (7)3, ISSN 1876-990X, DOI 10.1007/s12633-015-9305-8.
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20. Fayose, F.T., Bolu, C.A (2015), Computational fluid dynamics: An effective tool for agricultural
engineering analysis, American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, Volume
6, 2015, Pages 4754-4768
21. Babalola, P. O. Inegbenebor, A.O., Bolu, C.A., Inegbenebor, A.I., (2015), The Development of Molecular-Based Materials for Electrical and Electronic Applications, JOM: Volume 67, Issue 4, pp 830-833, DOI: 10.1007/s11837-015-1355-2, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society.
22. Babalola, P. O., Bolu, C. A, Inegbenebor, A. O.,Odunfa, K. M., (2014), Development of
Aluminium Matrix Composites: A review, Online International Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, ISSN 2346-7452; Volume 2: pp. 1-11; April, 2014, Available Online at http://www.onlineresearchjournals.org/OIJETR
23. Bolu, C. A., (2013), Modeling Maintenance Productivity Measurement of Engineering Production
Systems: Discrete Event Simulation Approach, International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS (13)9, 1-9
24. Fayomi, O.S.I., Gbenebor. O.P, M. Abdulwahab1, Bolu, C.A. and A.P.I. Popoola,
(2013), “Structural Modification, Strengthening Mechanism and Electrochemical ,
Assessment of the Enhanced Conditioned AA6063-type Al-Mg-Si Alloy”, Journal of
New Materials for Electrochemical Systems Vol 16, 2013
25. Bolu, C.A, Ademisoye O. T, Alimi A. (2012),”University Optical Fibre Network
Access Optimisation: A Case Study”, International Journal of Mechanical &
Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS (12)06, 47-52
26. Bolu, C. A, Adewumi, A, (2012), ‘Large Scale Document Management System:
Selecting and Implementing Effective Public Sector Knowledge Management System’,
Journal of Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers, Vol 3, 2012, 83-90
27. Onwugbolu (Bolu), C. A., (1983), “Forecasting Nigeria Aluminium Demand”, The
Nigerian Engineer, Vol 18, No 3, July 1983
28. Bolu, C. A, Sharma, R, Rishi, M, (2012), “Fine-tuning Central Banks Web
Communications Usability Tests & Content Management”, International Journal of
Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2(10), October, 2012 ISSN: 2049-3444, IJET
Publications UK.
29. Babalola, O, Bolu, C. A., (2013), “Synthesis of Aluminium Matrix Composites”- A
review (AMS-2013-0094), Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 9, 2013
30. Bolu, C. A. (2012), “The Church in the Contemporary World: Information and
Communication Technology in Church Communication for Growth – A Case Study”,
(2012), Journal of Media and Communication Studies,
DOI:10.5897/JMCS11.091, Vol. 4(3), March 2012
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31. Bolu, C. A., Ifeanacho, (2012), I, Achieving Access to Knowledge through E-
Learning: A Case Study, International Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol. 2(10), October, 2012 ISSN: 2049-3444, IJET Publications UK
32. Bolu, C. A. Egbo, K., (2014), The Role of Higher Education Institutions in the
Development of ICT Professionals for Innovation in Nigeria, International Journal
of Engineering Innovation & Research (3)1, 1-7
33. Bolu, C. A., Adewumi, A., Egbo, K., (2014), “Towards Making World-Class
Universities: Case Study of the Role of Information and Communication
Technology”, International Journal of Advanced Research and Engineering
Innovation, 3(1), 1-9
34. Onwugbolu (Bolu), C. A., Bamiro. O., Aderibigbe, D. A, (1992), National Survey on Industrial Raw Materials: Base Metals, Iron, Steel and Engineering Service Sector, Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja, February 1992
35. Ogwo, B. A., Akaneme, F. I., Bolu, C. A. (2009), Human Capital Remittances from Africans in Diaspora using Information Communication Technology: The Experiences of University of Nigeria, Specialist Interest, Case Study, Other International funded Research programme, eInfrastructures, Technical Paper, ICT for Development, Uganda, 6-9 May 2009
36. Onwugbolu, C. A. (1989), “On issues of Cooperation of ECOWAS Countries in Sourcing of
Aluminium Raw Materials, Raw Materials Research and Development Council Action Committee on Raw Materials, Abuja, April 3-7, 1989
37. Babalola P.O., Bolu C.A., Inegbenebor A., (2015). Artificial Neural Network Prediction of
Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite with Silicon Carbide Particles Developed Using Stir Casting Method, International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS.
38. Bolu C. A., Nkikko C., Adewumi, A, (2015), “Characterisation and Optimal Selection of Digital Asset Management Systems For Governance in Emerging Economies”.
39. Bolu, C. A., Egbo, K.M., Ojedeji, S., (2014), Event Based ICT Policy Implementation-A Case Study, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
4.1.3b Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers (in progress) Mechatronics in Agriculture
4.1.4 Books (Awaiting Publication)
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40. Bolu, C. A., Nwaji, G., Adejuyigbe, A, Mechatronics Essentials for Mechanical Engineers, Xlibris Corporation, Dartford DA2 6QD: United Kingdom December 2019
4.1.5 Peer Reviewed Monographs/Commissioned/Technical Paper 41. Bolu, C. A., Designing University-wide ICT Strategy Progamme, Technical Report on
Strategy Management, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 2009 42. Bolu, C. A., Implementing University-wide Central Administration Document
Management Systems, Technical Report on Digital Assets Management, Covenant University, 2011
43. Bolu, C.A, Ogwo, Umeano, National Continuing Professional Development Programme for Technical Education Teachers, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 2009
44. Bolu, C. A., Nzewi U, Agu, C, Open and Distance Learning Strategy Plan 2010-2014,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, June 2009
45. Bolu, C. A, Setting up Software Entrepreneurship Training for University Students, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, April 2009
46. Bolu, C. A., Implementing University-wide Central Administration Document
Management Systems, Technical Report on Digital Assets Management, Federal University Oye-Ekity, 2014
4.1.6 Industry Technical Reports 47. Onwugbolu, C. A., Aluminium Collapsible Tune Line, Manufacturing Project Report,
African packing Company Ltd, International Data Management services Limited, April 1994 48. Onwugbolu, C. A. Works Standards, Tower Building Products, Productivity Series,
International Data Management Services Limited, 1994
49. Onwugbolu, C. A, Market Study for Steel Drums Utilisation in Nigeria, for Hoesch Pipe
Mills Limited, International Data Management Services Limited, September 1993
50. Onwugbolu, C. A, Ceramics manufacturing Plant, for Midland Galvanizing Products
Limited, International Data Management Services Limited, May 1994
51. Onwugbolu, C. A, Market Study for Flat Glass Products in Nigeria, Oluwa Glass
Company Plc International Data Management Services Limited in association with BEC Associates International Limited, February 1993
52. Bolu, C. A., Emerging Technologies for Industrial productivity Measurement in Nigeria,
Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, 2001
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53. Bolu, C.A, Software and Information Technology Outsourcing Project, Comcraft Services Ltd, UK, August 2006
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers 54. Peter I. Anakhu, Abiodun A. Abioye., Christian A. Bolu and Joseph Azeta, (2017),
Modeling of the Kinematic Geometry of Spur Gears Using MATLAB, MATEC-ICMME, Malaysia, November 28-30, 2017
55. Babalola P.O., Inegbenebor A.O. and Bolu C.A., November, 2012. Design and Construction of Tilting Furnace for Producing Aluminium Matrix Composites. Paper presented at International Conference on Clean Technology and Contemporary Engineering Management-ICCEM, Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, pp 260-271.
56. Babalola P.O., Inegbenebor A.O., Bolu C.A., and Inegbenebor A.I., 2014. The
Development of Molecular-Based Materials for Electrical and Electronic Industries. International Conference (CUCIC-2014)on Turning The Knowledge of Science into Development, Department of Chemistry, Covenant University, Ota, July 9-10, 1-8
57. Babalola P.O., Inegbenebor A.O., Bolu C.A., and Inegbenebor A.I., 2015. Development
of Aluminum based Silicon Carbide Particulate Metal Matrix Composite through Stir Casting Processing. Annual National Conference of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Metallurgical, Mining & Materials Division, 1st to 3rd of July, 2015, Abuja. Manuscript accepted for presentation.
58. Inegbenebor A.O., Babalola P.O., Bolu C.A., Inegbenebor A.I., (2014), “Development
Of Aluminum Based Silicon Carbide Particulate Metal Matrix Composite Through Stir Casting Processing”, 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Sept 08 - 10 2014 Philadephia, U.S.A.
59. Inegbenebor A.O., Babalola P.O., Bolu C.A., Inegbenebor A.I., (2014), “The Development of Molecular-based Materials for Electrical and Electronic Industries”, International conference with the theme ‘Turning the Knowledge of Science into Development scheduled for July 8-11, 2014
60. Onwugbolu, C. A. and Mani, R, (1984), “The Engineering Challenges for Cost effective
Steel Scrap Recovery in Nigeria”, Proceedings of the Nigeria Society of Engineers Conference, Kano, 1984
61. Onwugbolu, C. A. (1987), Resource Conservation through Preventive Maintenance in
the Nigeria Aluminium Metal Forming Plants”, Proceedings of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, 1987
62. Onwugbolu, C. A. and Oloruniwo, F, (1988), “Measuring Maintenance Productivity”, Proceeding of the Computer Aided Manufacturing Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1988
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63. Onwugbolu, C. A. (1989), “Technological Forecasting in the Food Industry”, Proceedings of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, April 3-7, 1989
4.1.7 Industrial Experience
a. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (Public Limited Liability Companies)
64. 1996–1998 Aluminium Extrusion Industries Plc, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Achievements:
• Moved the Company from the 2nd-Tier securities market to the 1st-Tier.
• Established a new Billet casting plant facility and an elelectro-colouring plant and thus increasing Company’s fixed asset base by 70%.
• Successfully sourced about US$ 1 million from the Capital market.
• Incorporated and developed a subsidiary Company to further add value to existing products in manufacturing Automotive Bus windows.
• Recruited and developed Nigerian Engineers to adequately take responsibility for the facilities
expansion. Developed personnel capability in CAD/CAM, System Trouble Shooting
65. 1988–1991 Tower Extrusions, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria -General Manager
Achievements: • Increased Production and Sales Turnover to over US$10 million.
• Set up the first Computer Numerical Control Wire-Cutting machine in Nigeria for Extrusion Die manufacturing
• Established a new high tech Tools and Engineering Division manufacturing Hot & Cold Extrusion Dies, Press Tools and Injection moulding tools and thus increasing Company’s fixed asset base by 10%.
• Established the first Powder coating Plant in Nigeria.
• Developed export market in Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon and Namibia.
• Capacity building for Nigerian Engineers to adequately take responsibility for the facilities expansion.
66. 1986–1988 Tower Building Products, Ikeja, Lagos - General Manager
Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc roll-forming Roofing Sheets and installation of roofing sheets and Claddings.
b. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (Private Limited Companies)
67. 1992–1995 International Data Management Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos – Managing Director
Consultancy Firm in Information Technology, Hardware Support Services, Human Resource Development, Consultancy and Market Research
Achievements: • Increased Turnover 10 times over.
• Developing personnel capability for contemporary Corporate MIS development, Networking and Process Re-engineering.
• Developing Enterprise Resource Planning Software in use in 15 locations in Nigeria and 2 in Ghana and 1 in Kenya.
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• Carried out several Market Research and Feasibility Studies for several Companies in Nigeria and Ghana. Some of the projects were to be IFC part-financed. Some of the studies were in Float Glass Plant, Ceramics Plant, Automotive Components manufacture and Steel Drums manufacture
c. Technical Director/Manager/Consultant (Limited Liability Companies) 68. 1982 Kaluworks (Kenya) Ltd, Mombasa, Kenya –Technical Manager
69. 1991-1996 Ghana Aluminium Products Ltd, Tema, Ghana - Technical Consultant
70. 1982–1985 Tower Holloware, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria - Technical Manager
Achievements:
• Maintained the lead in the Nigerian market in terms of quality, market share and product range.
• Established a computerised production planning and optimisation which greatly improved productivity and profitability
71. 1976–1977 Gombe Oil Seed Processors Ltd, Gombe, Bauchi State - Mechanical Engineer
Achievements:
• Suggested improved efficient process management and control procedures which improved productivity.
e. Non-Executive Director (Private Limited Liability Companies)
72. 1992 Asaba Aluminium Company Limited, Asaba, Delta State, Non-Executive Director
73. 1992-2014 Borno Aluminium Company Ltd, Maiduguri, Non-Executive Director
74. 1992-2014Queensway Aluminium Company Limited, Kaduna, Kaduna State - Non-Executive Director
75. 2007-2014 International Data Management Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos Non-Executive Director
76. 1985-1987 Agric Industries Ltd, Zaria, Kaduna State, Non-Executive Director
f. University Enterprise
77. 2016–Todate Covenant University - Dean, College of Engineering
• Oversight for the processes of recruitment, appointment, and promotion of college members;
• Ensures effective personnel records for the college;
• Convenes and presides over the College board meetings
• In liaison with the relevant university organs oversees the development and modifications of
special programmes and curriculum;
• Constitutes the various committees of the College
• Ensures that the college periodicals and journals are constantly produced
• Ensures that examinations are well conducted and coordinated in the college
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• Ensures the procurements and sharing of facilities such as office space and furniture among
college members
• Attends and represents the College in the Committee of Deans meetings
• Interfaces with the alumni of the faculty for the purposes of raising resources for the College
and University.
78. 2012–2014 Federal Univbersity Oye-Ekiti - Dean, Faculty of Engineering
• Oversight for the processes of recruitment, appointment, and promotion of faculty members;
• Ensures effective personnel records for the faculty;
• Convenes and presides over the Faculty board meetings
• In liaison with the relevant university organs oversees the development and modifications of
special programmes and curriculum;
• Constitutes the various committees of the Faculty
• Ensures that the faculty periodicals and journals are constantly produced
• Ensures that examinations are well conducted and coordinated in the faculty
• Ensures the procurements and sharing of facilities such as office space and furniture among
faculty members
• Attends and represents the faculty in the Committee of Deans meetings
• Interfaces with the alumni of the faculty for the purposes of raising resources for the faculty
and school.
79. 2012–2014 Federal University Oye-Ekiti - Director, ICT
• Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve University goals.
• Supervision the activities of IT consultants to development, maintain and update the
University Website
• Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources
in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house
development.
• Coordinate the provision of training services for persons who wish to be computer literate
through short-term and part-time course and programmes
• Oversee the provision and maintenance of a campus-wide ICT network covering academic,
administrative and residential areas.
• Coordinate specific IT courses for students at undergraduate level in all disciplines especially
in Computer Applications
• Assess and advise University Management on the risks associated with IT investments.
• Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
• Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define systems requirements for
new technology implementations.
• Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with
end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.
• Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
• Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.
• Direct development and execution of a University-wide disaster recovery and continuity plan.
• Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master
agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
• Keep abreast with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and
prices.
• Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external
entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
Achievements
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• Functional E-learning Site
• Webometrics – moved University to top 27 in Nigeria out of 134 Universities
• ICT Policy implementation
• Launched Departmental Websites project
80. 2007–2010 University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria - Director, Innovation Centre and ICT
• Facilitation and acceleration of innovations in Science, Engineering and Management.
• Commercialisation of inventor’s technology with linkages to commercial partners for emergence of new product and services.
• Licensing of new technologies and ideas to new and existing companies in engineering and technology, pharmaceuticals (including the emerging Herbal medicine vista), electronics, software engineering, human and technology management systems, etc
• Setting up of Companies in new ventures by assisting through support services, mentoring, specialist business surgeries, funding advice and access to capital
• Procurement and management of seed funds and venture capital for new enterprises in incubation and advancement of commercial production activities.
• Building of a wide network base of useful contacts for exchange of ideas and resource mobilisation.
• Establishment and facilitation of functional and productive University Consultancy Services to external organisations including the government and International agencies.
81. 2009-2010 University of Nigeria ICT Strategy Programme – Project Manager
Achievements:
• Moved the University of Nigeria world universities ranking to the top 70 in Africa and from 16000 world rank to 7170.
• Digitised over 6 million pages of theses, publications, and personnel records from 1960 to 2010.
82. 2011-2012 Covenant University ICT Chairman
• E-learning Pilot Site
• Webometrics – CU Top 100 in Africa for the first time
• Draft ICT Policy submitted to management
• Launched Departmental Websites project
• Techno-Innovation Hour launched 83. 2015-2016 Director, Vision 10:2022
• Identify, prioritise, mobilize team and drive implementation of all initiatives to make Covenant University be one of the top 10 Universities in the world by the year 2022
84. 2017 Chair, Local Organising Committee, African Engineering Deans Council Summit 2017, held at Covenant University, July 24-27, 2017
4.2 Peer Recognition
4.2.1 Editorship of Reputable Journal
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85. 1989-1990 The Nigerian Engineer Editor
86. 1986-1987 The Nigeria Engineer Assistant Editor
4.2.2 Membership of Editorial Board 87. 1984-1986 The Nigeria Engineer Member
4.2.3 Appointments as University External Examiner, Assessor, etc 88. PhD Internal Assessor/Examiner
i. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, 2011 – 1 No PhD
• Topic: Development of Wind Energy Models and Wind Maps for Nigeria ii Department of Computer and Information Systems, Covenant University – 2 Nos PhD
• Topic: A Framework for Intelligent Voice-Enabled E-Education System
89. PhD Chief Examiner
i. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, 2011 – 1 No PhD
• Topic: Development of Wind Energy Models and Wind Maps for Nigeria ii. PhD Proposal Defense
• Characterization Of Aluminium Metal Matrix Dispersed With Silicon Carbide Particules Using Stir Casting Method Philip OlufemI (B.Eng, M.Sc, MNSE, R.Eng
• Impact of Climate Change on Solar Radiation and Energy in Nigeria
• Development of Cashew Nut Shelling and Separation Machine
• Corrosion Inhibition Performance of Plant Extracts and Chemical Inhibitors on Steel Reinforcement in Concrete
4.2.4 Keynote, Lead Papers or Public Lectures 90. Christian A. Bolu, AAA. Atayero, (2018), Collaborative Engineering for facilitating Proactive
Regional Peace in Africa, Industrial Engineering and Operations Management 2018, Pretoria, South Africa, October 29-Novemeber 1, 2018
91. Bolu, C. A., Emerging Technologies for Industrial Productivity Measurement in Nigeria, Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, 2001
92. Bolu, C. A, “Innovation: Strategy for Growth and Development”, Keynote Address at the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers Conference held at University of Ibadan, 22-24 April 2010
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93. Bolu, C. A. “Innovation Unleashed” Public Lecture at the 2011 College of Science and Technology 2011 Technology Week
94. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India “Managerial Strategies for the Twenty-First Century, May 8-16, 1999
95. Keynote Speaker at the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers Conference held at University of Ibadan, 22-24 April 2010
4.3 Current Research
96. Plant Maintenance Total Productivity Measurement
97. Mechatronics Adaptations of Local Production Machines
98. Cutting Stock Problems in Aluminium Semi-Finished Products Industries
99. Digital Asset Management for Manufacturing Systems
100. Fibre Optics Network Optimisation
101. Innovations in Indigenous equipment
102. Drones
4.4 Academic Linkages 4.4.1 Active Member of Professional Bodies
103. 1984–1998 Nigeria Society Of EngineersNigeria
▪ 1996-1998 Executive Committee member -Ex-Officio, Nigeria Society of Engineers, Owerri Branch
▪ 1989-1990 National Technical Secretary & Editor “The Nigerian Engineer”
▪ 1987-1988 Assistant National Technical Secretary & Assistant Editor “The Nigerian Engineer”.
▪ 1987-1988 Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos Branch (The largest Chapter of the Society)
▪ 1985-1986 Vice Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos Branch
▪ 1987-1989 The Chairman, Industrialization Committee (The first Chairman)
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▪ 1983-1984 The Technical Secretary, Nigeria Society of Engineers, Lagos
Branch.
▪ 1998 – to date Nigeria Society of Engineers and Nigerian Institute of
Industrial Engineers
104. 1983–1988 Nigeria Institute of Industrial Engineers , Nigeria
▪ 1987-1988 National President
▪ 1985-1986 2nd Vice-President.
▪ 1983-1984 Technical Secretary
4.4.2 Personal Contacts to attract Grants, Research Linkage and Collaboration
105. MTN Communications Ltd: Optical Fibre Cabling Last Mile to University of
Nigeria, 12 kilometre OFC last mile costing about N120 million
106. Google Inc: Secured collaboration for University of Nigeria with Google Inc. in 2009-2010 .Google University Access Programme is actualized.. Value about N500 million in 2 years
107. Google Inc: Recommended Covenant University in 2009 and participated actively to
see the Google University Access Programme is actualised at Covenant University. Value about N100 million in 3 years
108. Autodesk Inc: Department of Mechanical Engineering became an Autodesk
Authorised Training Centre and also an Autodesk Authorised Certification Centre. This collaboration will provide world-class Mechanical Engineering Design technology for students and researchers.
109. SAP AG: Department of Mechanical Engineering is partnering with SAP on the world-class Consultancy certification on Manufacturing Engineering and Plant maintenance. The will make our graduate globally employable as well as improve the visibility of Covenant University.
110. Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineering (NiMechE): Collaboration in
running the first-ever International Conference by the department of Mechanical Engineering. NiMechE is giving N50,000 annually for the best final year mechanical Engineering student.
111. Certiport Inc: Collaboration to provide International Testing Centre for ICT and
Autodesk Training
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112. TEEAL, The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library, Secured grant for the implementation of the online Library at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, for 2010 and 2011. Grant worth $10,000.
113. Faculty of Engineering Equipment Drive Project, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. To
raise finds of about N1.8 billion for equipping the Faculty of Engineering Laboratories and Workshops. Project Leader.
114. March 2016, CBN Intervention on ICT for Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Grant
Amount N300 million 115. January 2016, CISCO Academy Network for Covenant University
4.4.3 Collaboration with External Bodies and recognition in professional Circles (appointments to boards, awards, fellowship, attracting Grants) 116. Nigerian Society of Engineers Merit Award for meritorious service to the
Nigerian Society of Engineers especially the Lagos Branch, 1989 117. Nigeria Society of Engineers Fellowship and member of Board of Fellows: 2005 118. Board Memberships
a. 1992 Asaba Aluminium Company Limited, Asaba, Delta State
b. 1992-2016 Borno Aluminium Company Ltd, Maiduguri
c. 1992-2016 Queensway Aluminium Company Limited, Kaduna, Kaduna State
d. 2007-2016 International Data Management Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos
e. 1986-todate Trustee of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers
5.0 Teaching Quality (Effective & Competent Teaching)
5.1 Length of Teaching 119. Teaching in University
University Status Period
a. Covenant University, Mechanical
Engineering Department
Professor 2015 to date
b. Federal University Oye-Ekiti,
Mechatronics Engineering
Professor 3 years (2012-2015)
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c. Covenant University, Mechanical
Engineering Department
Senior
Lecturer
2 years
(2010 – 2012)
d. University of Nigeria, Mechanical
Engineering
Senior
Lecturer
3 Years
(2007 –2010)
e. University of Ibadan, Industrial &
Production Engineering Dept.
Adjunct
Industrial
Lecturer
18 Years
(1986-2004)
f. University of Toronto, Industrial
Engineering Department
Graduate
Assistant
1 Year
(1978-1979)
5.2 Student Evaluation 120. Very hgh
5.3 Lecture Modules & Courses Taught 121. Lecture notes and modules are made available in neatly formatted notes
on the Internet and Repository
Level University Courses
Un
derg
rad
uate
University of Toronto • Mathematical Programming
• Industrial Computing Systems
University of Ibadan • Reliability Engineering
University of Nigeria • ME211 Engineering Drawing & AutoCAD
• Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing
Covenant University • MCE501 Introduction to Robotics
• GEC215 Applied Computer Programming-I
• MCE414 Modeling and Simulations in Mechanical Engineering
• MCE511 Engineering Management
• MCE528 Introduction to Mechatronics
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• MCE320 Numerical Methods
• MCE540 Artificial Neural Networks
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
• MTE311/2 Mechatronics Systems Design,
• MTE308 Signals & Systems,
• MTE407 Sensors and Actuators,
• MTE202 Introduction to Mechatronics,
• MTE201/4 Computer Aided Engineering
• MTE511 Microcontrollers/ Microcomputers
• MTE409 Introduction to Robotics
• MTE501 Process Automation
• MTE515 Mobile Robotics
• MTE403 Introduction to Autotronics
• MTE502 Robotics & Automation
• MTE514 Digital Signal Modeling
• MTE512 Microcomputers and Embedded Systems
• MTE504 MEMS and VLSI
Po
st G
rad
uate
University of Ibadan • Tero-Technology
• Reliability Engineering
• Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing
University of Nigeria • ME 683: Inspection, Quality Control and Reliability
• ME 684: Industrial Production System Design
• ME 685: Analysis of Capital Investment
Covenant University • MCE911 Advanced Engineering Mathematics
• MCE913 Dynamics and Control
• MCE832 Mechatronics and Manufacturing Systems
• MCE814 Engineering Mathematics
• TERP10 Integration of Business Processes
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5.4 Modern Teaching Aids 122. The following modern teaching methods are being used:
• Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and E-Learning on both the University and Departmental VLE platforms. This was initiated and set-up by me
• Collaborations Rooms
• Webinars
• Multi-media PowerPoint presentation
• Messaging, Wiki, Blogs
5.5 Lecture Delivery/Examination Procedures 123. Very good commendation by the External Examiner
5.6 Overall Student Performance 124. Almost zero failure rates. Students are made to work very hard.
6.0 Leadership (Skills & Traits)
6.1 Appointments as Dean, Director, HOD 125. Aug 2017-Date, Chair, Committee of Deans of Engineering and
Technology of Nigerian Universities
126. July 2016-Date Dean, College of Engineering, Covenant University, Ota
127. April-June 2017, Project Director, Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
Programme at Covenant University, Ota.
128. July 2015-Date Director, Covenant University, Vision 10:2022
129. July-Sept 2014, Project Director, Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship
Programme at Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
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130. 2012-2015 Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti
131. Dec 2012-March 2013, Acting Vice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-
Ekiti
132. May 2013 Chairman, COREN Mechatronics Engineering BMAS
Committee
133. Feb 2011 to August 2012: Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering
134. Acting Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, 2012
135. 2012-2015 Director, ICT, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, 2012
136. 2011-2012, Chairman, University ICT Committee, Covenant University,
Ota, Ogun State
137. 2009-2010, Project Director, University of Nigeria, Nsukka ICT Strategy
Programme sponsored by Google Inc
6.2 Leadership/membership of University Committees, Ad
Hoc and Statutory Committees, Service at Dept, College,
Hall, etc
138. August 2015-Date Member, Covenant University Webometrics Committee
139. August 2012-July 2015 Member Committee of Deans of Nigerian Universities and Technology, COREN
140. August 2012 to date Member, Federal University Oye-Ekiti – Accreditation Committee, Committee of Deans
141. May 2013 to Date Chairman, Ekiti State Research and Education Network (EkiREN)
142. May 2011 to 2012: Chairman, ICT/Webometrics Committee
143. May 2011 to date: Member, Covenant University Research and Development (CUCERD) Committee
144. Sept 2011: Workshop Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota
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145. November 2011 to date: Chairman, International Conference Planning Committee for September 2012, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University
146. 2010 University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Committee on University Teaching Infrastructure Upgrade – Chairman
147. Spiritual Leadership in the Christian Fellowship: 1971-todate
• 2006-Todate, Deacon, Assemblies of God Church, Obalende, Lagos
• 2009 Ambassador of the Kingdom. The highest honour to the Laity in
Assemblies of God Nigeria.
• 1988-2006, Deacon, Assemblies of God Churches in Ikeja and Owerri
• 1991-1996, Church Secretary, Assemblies of God Church, Ikeja, Nigeria
• 1980-81, International Student Secretary, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship,
University of Wales, Swansea
• 1974-75 The President, Christian Union, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
6.3 Mentorship of Students
148. Mentor student on project commercialization and innovation actualization
process
6.4 Postgraduate Supervision
149. PhD Supervision – 2 Nos, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant
University, Ota
150. M.Eng Supervision –5 Nos, Department of Electrical and Information
Engineering, Department of Computer and Information Systems, Department of
Mechanical Engineering. Covenant University, Ota, University of Lagos MBA
6.5 Punctuality and Attendance
151. Very punctual at all meetings, lectures and practical
6.6 Feedback from Beneficiaries of Initiatives
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152. International Certification for faculties on Autodesk Inventor was very
good.
6.7 Records of Accomplishments/contributions
153. Digitisation of the department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant
University academic and administrative documents. Provision of
departmental digital assets repository
154. Establishment and training of departmental faculty on e-learning platform
155. 1974 Design of Logo for the Mechanical Engineering Association,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
156. 1975 Best Paper at the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students
Association (NUESA) at Nsukka
157. 1989 The Nigerian Society of Engineers (Lagos Branch) 1989 Meritorious
Service Award, in Lagos
158. 2006 The ATC of the year Autodesk Training Centres in Africa, in Prague,
Czech Republic
7.0 Community Service
7.1 Participation in promoting safety, security, harmony,
sanitation, etc
159. Emphasis on fire drills and fire equipment serving
160. 1997 National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (Imo State Chapter),
Citation for Distinguished Service to Safety, in Owerri, Imo State
7.2 Initiating & participating in Departmental projects
within workshop, road safety, advocacy
161. Internal Generated Revenue through Life-long learning on CCNA, JAMB
online examinations at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Revenue about N3
million
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162. Infrastructure Development Drive at Abuja Hilton Hotel on October 23,
2013. Raised about N126 million (cash & Kind) for Faculty of Engineering,
Federal University Oye-Ekiti.
163. Internal generation of funds through life-long learning, consultancy and
services. The department of Mechanical Engineering have created business
plan with turnover of N12.5 million and net contribution of N5 million,
2011/2012 session.
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8.0 Referees
1. Professor Chinedu Nebo
Former Honourable Minister of Power
Ministry of Power
Abuja
Email: [email protected]
2. Professor Isaac U. Asuzu
Former Vice Chancellor
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Email: [email protected]
3. Professor F. A. Oyawale
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Covenant University
Ota
Email: [email protected]
4. Professor Samuel Enibe
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State
Email: [email protected]