Food Engineering

Welcome to the Department of Food Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike. It is my joy as the Head of Department, to introduce you to this multidisciplinary field of Applied Physical Sciences which combines the Food and Biological Sciences with different Engineering fields (Bioresources, Chemical and Process Engineering) in the design and development of systems for handling, processing, preservation, storage, distribution and utilization of foods in sustainable manner to ensure production of optimal quality, safe and nutritious products. Food Engineering is among the core engines that drive sustainable food security. Our department is dedicated to providing students with a solid foundation in the field that will enable prospective graduates to be capable of working effectively in the food industry, food research institutes, government, private and international establishments related to food, to produce adequate, safe and nutritious food products. Prospective food engineers would at the end of their training be registered with the Council of Registered Engineers of Nigeria (COREN) as well as the Nigerian Council of Food Science and Technology (NiCoFoST).

At Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, we strive to create an environment that is conducive for academic excellence, hands-on learning, and the pursuit of innovation. Our programme is designed to impart in students, theoretical and practical skills that empower them to be Creative Design Engineers for systems based on the triangulation function – Process Design, Machinery Design, Plant and equipment Design – for processing, preservation, distribution, storage and marketing of food and agricultural raw materials; to carry out the professional implementation of such designs, and to operate the complex systems that result. Our Faculty members are highly motivated and experienced educators and researchers, who are passionate about mentoring the next generation of engineers.

We are proud of our state-of-the-art and hybrid laboratories, research facilities, and collaborative learning environment, which empower students to engage with the latest procedure and technologies for Food Process Design, Food Machinery Design, Food Plant Design and automation, and much more.

As you explore our programme, I encourage you to take full advantage of the academic and extracurricular opportunities available. Our very rigorous training, coupled with strong ties to industry and research organizations, ensures that our students graduate with the skills, confidence, and vision that would make them relevant leaders in the industry and in a future where sustainable and efficient food manufacturing systems are required.

Whether you are a prospective student, a current member of our community, a player in the food enterprise, a visiting scholar or an industry partner, I invite you to explore the exciting possibilities within the Department of Food Engineering. Together, we can create sustainable food security through engineering excellence.

Thank you for visiting our page, and I look forward to seeing the great things you will accomplish as part of our department.

Engr. Prof. Ndubisi A. Aviara

Head of the Department of Food Engineering