STAFF NAME: ENGR. DR. ARIRIGUZO, JULIAN CHIKA
STAFF RANK: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Research Profile
PATENTS:
NG/P/2022/374 Method/Process of Centrifuge for Cassava Mash De-watering.
Kadurumba C.H., Aririguzo J.C., Ibeh M.I.
NG/P/2022/375 Method of developing a hybrid systematic fish feed processing machine.
Kadurumba C.H., Ibeh M.I, and Aririguzo J.C.
NG/P/2022/376 Method/ Process of Developing a Cassava Peeling Machine.
Kadumba C.H., Aririguzo J.C. and Ibeh M.I.
NG/P/2023/225 Method/ Process of Developing a Low Voltage Electrical Porcelain Insulator.
Kadurumba C.H., Ibeh M.I. and Aririguzo J.C.
CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES (OR INTEREST):
Industrial/ Production System
Design and analysis of newer & emerging manufacturing Systems and technology
Renewable/ green energy projects and sustainable systems
Sustainable power generation applications, challenges and solutions
ACHIEVEMENTS, AWARDS, AND GRANTS WON:
November, 2024 Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri Deanery Lectors. Certificate of Appointment in recognition of Appointment as Maiden Patron of Owerri Deanery Lectors.
June, 2023 Owerri Catholic Archdiocesan council of the Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Imo State. Distinguished Benefactor of the sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary.
June, 2023 Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, New Owerri, Imo State. Youth Ambassador Award, in Recognition of Outstanding Contributions, Passionate Commitment and Enormous Support to the Youths of our Church and the Society at Large.
November, 2022 Rotary Club of Umudike Central, Umudike, Abia State. Professional Services Award in Recognition of Dedication, Sacrifice, and Service towards the Betterment of Humanity.
June, 2022 Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineering (NIEE), Imo State Chapter. Award of Excellence in Environmental Sustainability.
October, 2021 College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, CEET., MOUAU., Merit Award in recognition and appreciation of outstanding contributions to the college.
August, 2021 Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON), St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, New Owerri, Imo State, Award of Honour as “Ezi Enyi CYON”, for immense contributions to the church and society at large.
June, 2019 Owerri Catholic Archdiocesan council of the Association of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Imo State. Award of Honour in recognition of excellent, good works as benefactor.
May, 2015 Catholic Mens’ Organisation (CMO), St. Thomas More Catholic Parish,
New Owerri, Imo State. Award/ Special recognition and appreciation for supportive
role and contributions.
July, 2015 Catholic Youth Organization of Nigeria (CYON), St. Anthony’s Catholic Parish Uzuakoli, Abia State. Award of Excellence in profession
June, 2015 Awardee – MIT-ETT Fellowship (Massachusetts Institute of Technology).
June, 2008 Winner of the FAIM2008 Manufacturing software competition, Skovde Sweden.
2008 Winner of the British council best international students Award (regional category).
2007 Awarded Travel Fellowship from FAIM foundation for three years (2007-9).
2006 Awarded MERI International Scholarship for three years for PhD studies.
POSITIONS HELD/STATE OR NATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS (with the period)
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria – R57451
Nigeria Society of Engineering, Owerri branch, Imo State – 44656
Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineering (NIEE), 06/ 2022
Institution of Engineering and technology, IET (CEng., MIET) – 29/10/2007
Member, MIT-ETT Fellows’ Network – December 2015
British Red Cross (Volunteer member), 2006 till date
COMMUNITY SERVICE ENGAGEMENTS:
Secretary General, Umunna meeting of the Aririguzo Dynasty, home and abroad
Secretary Organizing Committee, 2023 Annual Family Thanksgiving/ Harvest. St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, New Owerri, Imo State
Chairman Organizing Committee, 2024 Annual Family Thanksgiving/ Harvest. St Thomas More Catholic Parish, New Owerri, Imo State
Chairman Organizing Committee, 2024 end of year love feast. St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, New Owerri, Imo State
Chairman Local Organizing Committee (LOC), 5th Solemn Admission Ceremony of Owerri Archdiocesan Association of Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary, 28th October, 2023
Contact emails: aririguzo@mouau.edu.ng; jarixo@gmail.com; julianph29@yahoo.com;
Phone: +234 8165173124, +234 8153284600