University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona. 1983

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 1980

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan 1979

Lutheran High School, Obot Idim, Uyo, Nigeria 1968

Holy Trinity Lutheran School, Uyo, Nigeria 1961

Undergraduate EME 202 - Engineering Thermodynamics I
EGS 201 - Engineers in Society
EME 204 - Engineering Thermodynamics II
EGS 401 - Technology and National Development
EME 503 - Engineering Management and Law I
EME 506 - Engineering Management and Law II
*MEE 313 - Metallurgy
MEE 212 - Engineering Materials
CHE 315 - Physical Chemistry for Chemical Engineers
*MEE 511 - Engineering Metallurgy
MEE 549 - Analysis of Capital Investment
*MEE 523 - Materials Selection and Economics
MEE 526 - Projects
MEE 542 - Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering
MEE 544 - Manufacturing and Tools Engineering

Postgraduate EMD 603 - Applied Statistics I
EME 603 - Applied Statistics II
EME 624 - Numerical Analysis
EME 742 - Corrosion Engineering
EME 751 - Unit Operations in Materials Processing
Postgraduates Supervised and graduated - M.Sc.(12) and Ph.D(8)

Research Project Manager – World Bank’s Step-B Project (3 projects for Uniuyo Step-B)
Research Grants Projects
Students Projects at Mechanical Engineering Department

Research Interest Systems/Process Optimization
Mineral and Materials Processing and Development
Plant Design
Mathematical Modeling of Process Kinetics
Environmental Quality and Pollution Control

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) University of Uyo, Uyo

Dean, Faculty of Engineering University of Uyo, Uyo

HOD Mechanical Engineering University of Agriculture, Makurdi

University Lecturer (USA and Nigeria)

Operator Oil and Gas Treating Plant Mobil Producing Nig. (MPNU

Classroom Teacher (Primary School)

Teacher Holy Trinity Lutheran School, Uyo 1969 – 1972

Foreman Mobil Producing Nigeria, Qua Iboe Terminal, Ibeno, Eket (Treating Plant)1972 – 1975

Teaching undergraduate/graduate courses in Metallurgy; conduct Research on sponsored projects: 1. Vacuum Induction Melting of Nickel-Based Alloys.
2. Gold Extraction from Cyanide Solution with PAZ #4.
3. Dynamics of Two-phase Flow in Bubble Column Flotation Unit.
4. Review of Proposals on Project Funding for SMEs.1984 – 1986

Teaching undergraduate courses in Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. 1986 – 1988

1. Teaching Metallurgy courses, Mechanical Engineering courses and applied Mathematics
2. Supervision of undergraduate/graduate students
3. Research and Development of some local raw materials – clays, silica sand, gypsum, iron ore, etc. 1988 – 1998

1. Teaching of undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Departments.
2. Academic Programme Development. 1998 – 1999

Teaching and Research/Students Supervision, Undergraduate/Postgraduate. 1999 – 2002

1. Teaching undergraduate courses and supervision of students.
2. Review programme for Postgraduate Studies, conducting Research.
3. Teaching Postgraduate courses in Mechanical Engineering. 2002 – date

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Oversight Functions
• Supervision of Student Affairs
• Security Unit
• General Administration (Business premises)
• University Health Centre
Dec. 2008 – Date

Chairman, Committee of Deans University of Uyo, Uyo January 2007 – 2008

Dean, Faculty of Engineering University of Uyo, Uyo Dec. 2004 – 2008

Member, Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee ,University of Uyo 2006 – date

Chairman Committee on University Interrelations with Uyo Technology Incubation Centre, Uyo October 2006 – date

Chairman Committee on Water Supply Problems and Sinking of Boreholes in the University February 2006

Faculty of Engineering Representative Postgraduate School Board 2003-2004

Chairman Senate Examination Regulations and Malpractices Committee 2001-2002

Head of Department Mechanical Engineering department 2000-2002

Member of Senate College of Engineering Representative 1993-1998

Head of Department Mechanical Engineering department 2000-2002

Hall Warden Hostel Block B 1988-1997

Member Central Time Table Committee 1990-1996

Student Disciplinary Committee 1989-1999

Member Task Force on Vehicle Refurbishing 1992-1995

Chairman College Committee on Student Report Card/Class Standing 1994

Member University Security Committee 1988-1997

Member University Research Grant Committee 1986-1997

Member University Research Board, Senate Representative 1994-2002

Member Senate Curriculum Committee, College Representative 1994-1996

Served in many Ad Hoc Department College and University Panel/Committees

PG Co-ordinator Mechanical Engineering Department 1992-1998

Member/Consultant University of Uyo Consultancy Services, Environmental Impact Group Dec. 1998 – Sept. 1999

Consultant Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) 1988-date

LOC Chairman 33rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria 1992

Member College Committee on Production of Calendar of events 1992-1993

Member Senate Ad Hoc Committee on Admission Requirements into various Degree Programmes of the University 1992

College Representative Library Book Selection Committee 1991

Chairman College Committee on Scholarship Awards and Prizes 1991

Chairman College Committee on Postgraduate Programmes 1990

Chairman College Admissions Ad Hoc Committee 1990

Developed Research Programmes/Plans of the College and was appointed a Commodity Group Leader 1990-2002

Chairman University of Uyo Negotiation Team with Zinox Technologies Ltd. for the MOU on Digital Centre Development 2007-2008

Member University Research Committee 2007 to date

Acting for Dean of Student Affairs from time to time

Proprietary and Sponsored Research 1. Vacuum Induction Melting of Nickel-base Alloys
2. Gold Extraction with PAZ #4.
3. Dynamics of Two-phase Flow in Bubble Column Flotation Unit.
4. Development of Portable System for purifying drinking water.
5. Extraction of Copper from Copper Smelter flue dust.
6. Developed separation process for Sn, Pb, Zn, Cu, Au, and Ag from electroplating slime in flourosilic acid electrolyte.
7. Intensive research in the recovery of metal values from super alloy scraps. Process scheme included: Acid Leach, Solvent Extraction of Co/Mo/Fe: Hydrolysis of Mo solution:

• - Electro-winning of Cobalt
• - Hydrolysis of Ni – Cr solution and back leach of the cake of separate Ni from Cr
• - Pilot tests on Co/Mo/Fe Solvent Extraction
• - Analysis of Solutions and Solids for Plant Design
• - Environmental Effect on the shelf-life of Garri
• - Development of high Temperature refractories using locally available clays
• - Failures in Pressurized Vessels – the Benue Rotary kiln
• - Lubricant stability under Tropical climates
• - Optimization and Total Productivity Analysis – Benue Cement Company

Undergraduate Projects 1. Extraction of Vegetable Oil using Centrifuge (groundnut oil extraction) (JE/697/85/86)
2. Design and Construction of a Reactor/Separator for Solvent Extraction of Vegetable Oil (JE/710/85/86 & JE/943/86/87)
3. Evaluation of Itakpe Iron-ore for Mineral Concentration Design (JE/399/84/86)
4. Kinetic Studies of the Reduction Roast and Magnetically Separated Itakpe Iron-Ore (694/85/86)
5. Pelletizing Characteristics of Reduction Roast Magnetically Separated Itakpe Iron-Ore (654/85/86)
6. Design and Construction of Palletizing Drum
7. Design and Construction of a Laboratory Size Ball Mill for Mineral Beneficiation
8. Design of Low Temperature Oven for Drying Temperature Sensitive Agricultural Products
9. Effect of Product Shapes on the Rate of Solid Carbonization of Spare Parts (RE/1946/90/91)
10. Determination of CO2 Gas Equivalent for the Decomposition of CaCO3
11. Safety Awareness in Oil and Gas Industries: Case Study of Three Oil Producing Companies in Nigeria
12. Thermo-Physical Analysis of Cassava Processing: Baseline Data for Dying and Frying
13. Characterization of Some Nigerian Gypsum Ores for Mineral Beneficiation (426/84/85)
14. Efficacy of Some Packaging Materials on the Storage Environment and Shelf-life of Fried Garri

Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) 1. Failures in Pressurized Vessels – A Case Study of Cracks in Benue Cement Company Rotary Klins (PGD/04/91)
2. Underwater Weld Analysis (PGD/146/92)
3. Safety Consciousness within Scientific, Engineering and Higher Educational Institutions (PGD/159/92)
4. Investigation of the Causes of Leakage in Aluminum House-Hold Utensils: A Case Study of Aluminum Cooking Pots (PGD/484/95)
5. Effect of Vibration on the Weld Characteristics of Steel
6. Application of Non-Destructive Testing Facilities at the Nigerian Airforce
Hanger (Makurdi) on Failed Automobile Parts (PGD/490/95)
8. Effect of the Tropical Environments on Automotive and Industrial Oil Lubricants Stability (PGD/1244/2000)
9. Design and Construction of a Multi-Purpose Farm Implement (PGD/057/91)

Master’s in Engineering (M.Eng.) 1. Optimization of Yield in Cement Processing Industries: A Case Study of Benue Cement Company Plc, Gboko (M.Eng./366/93)
2. Optimization of Production Process in Quarry Plant (M.Eng./347/93)
3. Productivity Evaluation and Analysis: A Case of Benue Cement Plc) (M.Eng./365/93)
4. Total Productivity Analysis BCC Plc (M.Eng./153/92)
5. Analysis of Particle Emission during Portland Cement Manufacturing and Design of an Improved Dust Control System (M.Eng./349/93)
6. Multiple Linear Regression Approach to Urban Travel/Demand Forecasting (M.Eng./526/95)
7. Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) Leaf Extract as an Inhibitor of Mild Steel Corrosion in Natural Cooling Water (M.Eng./707/96)
8. Measurement of Productivity of Benue Cement Company (BCC) Plc. (M.Eng./153/92)
9. Alloying and Modification of the Structure of Al-Si System (M.Eng./960/98)
10. Determination of the Suitability of Local Oils as Lubricants using Forging Techniques (M.Eng./530/95)
11. Design and Development of a Sliced-Size Cassava Tubers Sorting Machine (10/PG/EG/ME/002) - 2014
12. Development of Cassava Tuber Database for the Design and Production of a Cassava Peeling Machine - 2015

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 1. Analysis of Foam-mat Drying of Mango Puree (Ph.D./348/93)
2. Performance Capability Enhancement of Locally Available Clay Deposits for Function Specific Refractory Production (Ph.D./532/95)
3. Simulation of Heat Transfer in Solidifying Casting in Sand Moulds (Ph.D/851/98)
4. Analysis and Evaluation of Selected Natural Oils as alternative Lubricants (Ph.D/851/99) (Nominated as Best Thesis 2004, University of Agriculture, Makurdi)
5. Development and Characterization of Long Bamboo Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites (LBFRPC) (10/PG/EG/ME/Ph.D/001) - 2015
6. Analysis of On-Line Steam Cleaning of Gas Turbines in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry: A Case Study of Overhaul Cycle Life Extension of Gas Turbines. (09/PG/EG/ME/Ph.D/001) - 2016

Others 1. Development of Cassava Peeling Machine (World Bank Step-B Project)
2. Development of Bio-Extractor for cassava and domestic waste process (World Bank Step-B Project)
3. Design of Multiphase Mixer/Extruder for Plasticised and High Pulp density Products
4. Design of Low Temperature Dryer for Temperature and Oxygen Sensitive Paste
5. Water Filter Development – Pore Size < 100m
6. Mechanization of Garri and Starch Processing
7. Continuous Processing of Palm Fruits for Oil Products
8. Tropical Environment and Lubricant/Grease Performance
9. Development of High Temperature Refractory Bricks for Furnace Application