Engr. Dr. C.H. Kadurumba

CURRICULUM VITAE

PART A

PERSONAL DATA

Name:                                                                                                              Engr. Dr. C.H. Kadurumba

State of Origin:                                                                                               Imo

Nationality:                                                                                                     Nigerian.                                  

Present Post:                                                                                                   Senior Lecturer

Previous Post:                                                                                                 Lecturer 1

Marital Status:                                                                                                 Married                                                     

 

PART B

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Primary School: National Root Crops Research Institute Primary School, Umudike         

Secondary School: Government College Umuahia, Abia State                                                                       

Universities Attended                                                                                                                                                                                                          (a) Federal University of Technology, Owerri                                                                        (1991-1999)                                         (b) University of Ibadan                                                                                                         (1999-2001)                     (c) University of Nigeria, Nsukka                                                                                           (2008-2014)                                                               

Academic Qualifications with Dates                                                                                                    

(a) First school leaving certificate                                                                                           (1982)

(b) West African School Certificate                                                                                       (1988)

(c)  B.Eng Mechanical Engineering                                                                                        (1997)

(d) M.Sc Industrial and Production Engineering                                                                   (2001)

(e) PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Industrial Engineering)                                     (2014)

 

ACADEMIC HONOURS:

OTHER DISTINCTIONS AND AWARD

HONOURS /AWARDS

(1) Received the best departmental President from SUG Government FUTO                      (1995)

(2) Received Merit Award from NFSC STAC MOUAU for Positive contributions to growth of the church.

(3) Received Merit Award from Saint Cecilia Choir Saint Thomas Catholic Chaplaincy Umudike, MOUAU

PART C

EMPLOYMENT, TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES

1. Date of Assumption of Duty in the Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu as an Assistant Lecturer:

    3^rd September 2002       

 

2. Date of Confirmation of Appointment in the Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu as a Lecturer II:

    3^rd September 2004                           

 

3. Date of Assumption of Duty in the National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike as a Research

    Scientist I: 1st March 2006.                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

4. Date of last Promotion in the National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike as a Principal

    Research Scientist in CONRAISS 11:  1^st October 2010.                                                                                                                                                                       

 

5. Date due for the next promotion in the National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike as a Chief

     Research Scientist in CONRAISS 13: 1^st October 2013.                                                                                                                                                           

 

6. Date of Transfer of Service to the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike: 7^th May 2014.

 

7. Status of Appointment on Transfer of Service to the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture

     Umudike:   Lecturer 1.

 

8. Date of present Appointment as Senior Lecturer in CONUASS 5: 15^th August 2015

 

FULL EMPLOYMENT HISTORY WITH DATE:

• Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu (2002-2006)
• National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike (2006-2014)
• Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (2014-Till-date)

Teaching History with Dates:

• Teaching experience in secondary school
• Agatu Community Secondary School, Obagaji                           (1997-1998)
• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry

(b) Teaching experience in mono-technic

(i) Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu                                                                         (2002-2006)

• Engineering Drawing
• Basic Workshop Practice
• Agricultural Mechanization

(c)Teaching experience in universities                                                                                                                  

            Undergraduate Taught courses

(i) Adjunct Lecturer, Abia State University Uturu                                                          (2013)

• Engineering Drawing
• Basic Workshop Practice
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Food Processing Engineering
• Food Processing Design

(ii) Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike                                                                         

Undergraduate Taught courses

• EME 212- Engineering Drawing
• ENG 212: Workshop Technology/Practice 1
• ENG 311 – Mechanics of Machines I
• ENG 111 – Introduction to Engineering
• EME 220- Material Science Laboratory
• EME 511- Engineering Management
• EME 517 Engineering Law
• EME 521- Manufacturing And Tools Engineering
• EME 322: Manufacturing Technology
• ENG 121: Applied Mechanics
• EME 323: Measurement and Instrumentation
• EME 524: Systems Engineering
• EME 417: Productivity and Technology Development

(d) Undergraduate supervision

(i) Over 50 Students                                                                                       (2013/2014-Till-Date)

Postgraduate Taught courses

            (i) Masters of Engineering

• MEP 811: Machine Tool Engineering
• MME 812: Advanced Solid Mechanics
• MEI 812: Manufacturing Systems Analysis
• MEP 812: Advanced Vibrations
• EME 822: Advanced Manufacturing Processes
• MME 821: Materials Selection
• MEI 821: Advanced work system Design and Ergonomics
• MEI 823: Capital Investment Analysis
• MEI 824: Robotic Technology and Applications
• MIS 823: Mechatronics System Integration

 

(ii) Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

• EME 913: Computer Applications in Research
• EME 922: Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and systems
• EME 933: Advanced Computer Applications in Design II

 (e)ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

• Academic Adviser             (2014-2016)
• Postgraduate coordinator             (2015-2021)
• College of Engineering and Engineering Technology Representative in Senate (2019-2021)
• Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering Department                               (2021)

 

(f) ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY

       (i) Chairman Maintenance Committee, Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu             (2005)

      (ii) Secretary N.R.C.R.I, Editorial Board                                                                                     (2009-2014)

     (iii) Head of Department, Engineering Research NRCRI, Umudike                                (2011-2014)

      (iv) Secretary Amuzi Ahiara Progressive Union                                                               (2006-2010)

(v) Secretary, Catholic Men Organization St. Thomas Aquinas chaplaincy                           (2011-2016)

(vi) Group leader, Detriumphant (NRCRI, Umudike Group)                                                            (2017-Till-Date)

 

PART D

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

• UNPUBLISHED MATERIALS

1. Kadurumba C.H (2014) Performance Evaluation of Centrifuge Cassava Dewatering Machine Ph.D project, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nigeria.
2. Kadurumba C.H (2001) Computer Model for Personnel Appraisal M.Sc Project, University of Ibadan Nigeria.
3. Kadurumba C.H. (1997) Ergonomic Evaluation of Commercial Bus Seats B. Eng Project, Federal University of Technology Owerri.

• PUBLISHED JOURNALS ARTICLES

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1. Kadurumba C.H., and Nwaiwu U. and Nwasuka N.C. (2020) Neural Network Applications. International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development (IJMPERD) ISSN (P): 2249-6890; ISSN (E): 2249-8001 Vol. 10, Issue 3, 11897-11910. SCOPUS Indexed Journal.
2. Kennedy Chibuzor Onyelowe, Duc Bui Van , Obiekwe Ubachukwu , Charles Ezugwu , Bunyamin Salahudeen , Manh Nguyen Van , Chijioke Ikeagwuan , Talal Amhad , Felix Sosa, Wei Wu, Thinh Ta Duc, Adrian Eberemu, Tho Pham Duc, Obinna Barah, Chidozie Ikpa, Francis Orji, George Alaneme, Ezenwa Amanamba, Henry Ugwuanyi, Vishnu Sai, Chukwuma Kadurumba, Selvakumar Subburaj and Benjamin Ugorji. Recycling and Reuse of Solid Wastes; A Hub for Ecofriendly, Ecoefficient and Sustainable Soil, Concrete, Wastewater and Pavement Reengineering. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies 2019, 1–12 Copyright © Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ijlct/ctz028
3. Kadurumba C.H., Orakwue, C.C. and ^Agu, C.M. Kinetics, Thermodynamics and Process Parameter Impact on Solvent Extraction of Oil from Colocynthis Vulgaris Sharad (Melon) Seeds. Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society, 2018 Copyright© Chinese Advanced Materials Society (Taylor and Francis Publication) https://doi.org/10.1080/22243682.2018.1445978
4. Agu,C.M., Kadurumba, C.H. Orakwue, C.C., Mbamalu, N.P. and Agulanna, A.C. Optimization of Key Process Parameters for Solvent Extraction of Oil From Colocynthis Vulgaris Sharad Seeds Using Response Surface Methodology. Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society, 2018 Copyright© Chinese Advanced Materials Society (Taylor and Francis Publication) https://doi.org/10.1080/22243682.2018.1445557
5. Kadurumba C.H. and Enibe S.O. Performance Optimisation of a Centrifuge for cassava Manihot species Dewatering. Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society, Vol.5.No.1. 1-19.2017. Copyright© Chinese Advanced Materials Society (Taylor and Francis Publication) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22243682.2016.1259964
6. Kadurumba C.H. and Nwanya S.C. Modelling of a centrifuge for Cassava Mash Dewatering (Manihot Species). Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society, Vol.4.No.4. 285-301.2016. Copyright© Chinese Advanced Materials Society(Taylor and Francis Publication) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22243682.2016.1215934
7. Chinedu Agu, Matthew Menkiti, Chukwuma Kadurumba, and Nwasinachi Menkiti. Process Parameter Optimization for Transformer Oil Extraction from Terminalia Catappa Seed Using Response Surface Methodology. Journal of the Chinese Advanced Materials Society, Vol.3.No.4.328-344.2015. Copyright© Chinese Advanced Materials Society(Taylor and Francis Publication) http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/22243682.2015.1088794

 

SCIMAGO

8. Agu,C.M., Kadurumba, C.H., Agulanna, A.C., Ozioma, O.A., Agu, I.E., and Eneh, J.N. Nonlinear Kinetics, Thermodynamics, and parametric studies of Colocynthis vulgaris Shrad seeds oil extraction. Journal of Industrial Crops & Products 123 (2018) 386–400. Copyright© Elsevier/Association for Advancement of Industrial Crops USDA-ARS, Parlier CA, USA.
9. Abam F.I., Ekwe E.B., Effiom S.O., Ndukwu M.C., Briggs T.A., Kadurumba C.H. Optimum Exergetic Performance Parameters and Thermo-Sustainability Indicators of                    Low-Temperature Modified Organic Rankine Cycles (ORCs). Journal of Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments 30 (2018) 91–104 Copyright© Elsevier B.V. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seta.2018.09.001

INSTITUTIONAL JOURNALS

 

10. Kadurumba, C. H., Otuko, I. M., Chima, O. M., and Ekwueme O. G. (2019) Investigation Of The Environmental Sustainability Of Different Gas Turbine Inlet Cooling Systems. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET); Special Issue Vol. 5 No. 3 , pp. 1-11; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Print ISSN: 2536-7404, Electronic ISSN: 2545-5257; https://ujetmouau.net; doi: https://doi.org/10.33922/j.ujet_si1_8
11. Kadurumba C. H., and Keavey O. A. (2019) Exergy Analysis of Counter Flow Forced Draft

      Wet Cooling Tower (Case Study of Port Harcourt Refinery). Umudike Journal of

Engineering and Technology (UJET); Special Issue Vol. 5 No. 3, August 2019, pp. 1-11; Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Print ISSN: 2536-7404, Electronic ISSN: 2545-5257; http://ujetmouau.net; doi: https://doi.org/10.33922/j.ujet_si1_7

12. Kadurumba C.H. Ogunsola T.M. and Nwogu-Chibuike C.G. Design modification of a cassava dewatering machine. Nigerian Research Journal of Engineering and Environmental Sciences University of Benin Nigeria. 3(1)18-31.2018. Copyright© university of Benin Nigeria
13. Kadurumba C.H., Nwogu-chibuike C.G and Ogunsola T.M. Evaluation of the physical, chemical, mineralogy and thermal characteristics of clay for the production of low voltage electrical porcelain insulator. Nigerian Research Journal Of Engineering And Environmental Sciences University Of Benin Nigeria. 3(1)246-257.2018. Copyright© university of Benin Nigeria
14. Kadurumba C.H., Amaechi C., Okorie O., and. Udeogu E. Optimization of The Production Process of Mucuna Flagellipes Nut Into Condiments Using Response Surface Methodology. Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment.14 (2):226-243.2018. Copyright© university of Maiduguri Nigeria

Print ISSN: 1596-2490, Electronic ISSN: 2545-5818, www.azojete.com.ng

15. Effiom S.O., Abam F.I., Kadurumba C.H., Ebongue D., Mmadubugwu V.C. Off-Wing Fleet Maintenance Study of A CFM56-3B Turbofan Engine: The Propulsive Engine of Boeing 737-300 Civil Aircraft.13 (1)72-81.2018. Nigerian Journal of Technological Research. Copyright© Federal university of Technology Minna.

https:/dx.doi.org/10.4314/njtr.v13i1.7

16. Kadurumba C.H., Igwe J and Nworgu, W.N. Evaluation of Pulley Manufacturing Process Capability Using DMAIC APPROACH. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, 3. No. 1. pp. 117-124.2017. Copyright© Michael Okpara university of Agriculture Umudike
17. Kadurumba C.H., Igwe J and Okorie, P.C. Development of an Optimal Maintenance Policy for Industrial Equipment. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.2. No. 2. pp. 112-122016. Copyright© Michael Okpara university of Agriculture Umudike                           
18. Amaghionyeodiwe C.A. and Kadurumba C.H. Extraction of Metals from Waste Printed Circuit Boards (PCB’S) Using Electrolytic Process. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology,2. No. 2. pp. 36-40.2016. Copyright© Michael Okpara university of Agriculture Umudike
19. Agu C.S and Kadurumba C.H. Effect of Drying Temperature on the Mineral and Vitamin Compositions of fermented Popcorn (ZEAMAYS EVERTA) Flour. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.1. No. 1. pp. 106-117.2015. Copyright© Michael Okpara university of Agriculture Umudike
20. Kadurumba C.H. and Agu C.S. Effect of Drying Temperature on the Functional Properties of fermented Popcorn (ZEAMAYS EVERTA) Flour. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.1. No. 1. pp. 106-117.2015. Copyright© Michael Okpara university of Agriculture Umudike
21. Kadurumba, C.H. Performance Optimization of a Cassava Pelleting Machine. Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH)33 No.2, pp 324-330.2014. Copyright© University of Nigeria Nsukka
22. Kadurumba, C.H. and Enibe S.O. Kinematics and Dynamic Evaluation of the Screw Conveyor of a Cassava Centrifuge Dewatering Machine; Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH)33 No. 2,pp 268-274.2014. Copyright© University of Nigeria Nsukka
23. Kadurumba, C.H. Mathematical Modelling of the Design Parameters of Cassava Grater Machine; Journal of Agriculture, Biology and Food Research 1(1) pp 249-255.2010. Copyright@ Abia State University Uturu                                                    
24. Kadurumba, C.H. Thermal Properties of Cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) Pellets; Nigerian Journal of Farm Management Vol: 11 No: 2, pp 55-60.2010. Copyright©Nigerian Journal of Farm Management Society
25. Kadurumba, C.H. Experimental Study of the Engineering Properties of Selected Root and Tuber Crops Peels; Journal of food and Fibre Production 3(1) pp 660-671.2010. Copyright©Abia State University Uturu
26. Kadurumba, C.H. Dynamic Analysis of a Double Row Cassava Harvester using Finite Element Method, Nigerian Journal of Farm Management. Vol: 11 No: 2, pp 7-16. 2010. Copyright© Nigerian Journal of Farm Management Society
27. Kadurumba C.H and Tolubanwo S.E Development of a Double Row Cassava Harvester. Journal of Agric, Bus and Tech.7, pp 16-21.2009. Copyright© Society for Agriculture, Business and Technology
28. Kadurumba C.H and Tolubanwo S.E. Maximizing Production Through Effective Job Scheduling Planning. Journal of League of Researchers in Nigeria, 10, No.1 pp38-40.2009. Copyright© League of Researchers in Nigeria.
29. Kadurumba C.H, Tolubanwo S.E and Kadurumba C., Development of a Multi-Purpose Dryer. Nigerian Agric.Journal.40 No.1pp 321-324.2009. Copyright© Agricultural Society of Nigeria.
30. Kadurumba C.H, Ugoamadi and S.E, Tolubanwo Technological Forecasting a Wake Up Call, Journal of Agric, Bus and Tech.6 pp 138-141.2009. Copyright© Society for Agriculture, Business and Technology
31. Tolubanwo S.E and Kadurumba C.H, Irrigation Mechanization for Sustainable Food Production. Journal of Sustainable Development. Vol.6.No.1 pp 17-20.2009. Copyright© University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria
32. Tolubanwo S.E., Ijioma, C.I. and Kadurumba, C.H. Determination of soil characteristics of erosion sites and earth fill in roads maintenance and construction. Journal of Sustainable Development. 6. No. 1 pp 54-57.2009. Copyright© University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria
33. Ugoamadi C.C and Kadurumba C.H. Mechanical Properties of Natural Fiber Reinforced Components, Journal of Research in Engineering Vol: 4 No: 2 pp 88-90. 2007. Copyright© University of Uyo
34. Ogbu, J.U., Essien B.A and Kadurumba C.H. Nutritional Value of Edible Wild Cola spp (Monkey Kola) Fruits of Southern Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science Vol: 12 pp 113-117.2007. Copyright© Nigerian Journal of Horticultural Science

 

PUBLISHED PROCEEDINGS

 

35. Aririguzo, J.C., and Kadurumba C.H. Manufacturing Engineering Society International Conference 2017, MESIC 2017, 28th International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intelligent Manufacturing (FAIM2018), June 11-14, 2018, Columbus, OH, USA Copyright© ElsevierV. 10.1016/j.promfg.2018.10.058
36. Igbo, J.C., Nwankwojike, B.N., Ikejiofor, M.C. and Kadurumba, C.H. Misconception effects of mechanization and Tractorisation: Its remedy in Nigeria, Proceedings of the 48^th Annual Conference of the Agricultural Society of Nigeria’ Abuja. 477-479, 2014. Copyright© Agricultural Society of Nigeria.
37. Tolubanwo S.E, Ogbuagu, A.E. and Kadurumba C.H. Comparison of some filter media for water filtration treatment, Proceeding of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Vol.34,pp 161-169; 2013. Copyright© Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers
38. Tolubanwo S.E and Kadurumba C.H. Mechanization in Irrigation: A Tool for Sustainable Food Production. Proceedings of the 41st conference of the Agric Society of Nigeria, Samaru pp 394-398. 2007. Copyright© Agricultural Society of Nigeria
39. Kadurumba C.H. Network Scheduling and its advantages, proceeding of the Academic Seminar Series of Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu Vol: 2 pp 109-111. 2006. Copyright© Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu
40. Kadurumba C.H. Mathematical Model for Personnel Appraisal, Proceedings of the Academic Seminar Series of Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu Vol: 1 pp 76-80. 2005. Copyright© Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu

 

BOOKS

41. Kadurumba C.H. Farm Workshop Technology, A Textbook Designed for Colleges of Agriculture, Universities of Agriculture, Small scale Agricultural Farms. 2005.

 

EDITORSHIP OF JOURNALS

• Kadurumba C.H. (2017) Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology
• Kadurumba C.H. (2017) International Journal of Agriculture, Management and Technology

 

OTHERS

CHAIRMANSHIP/MEMBERSHIP OF BOARDS

• Chairman Mechanical Engineering departmental Board
• Chairman Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate Board                   
• Member CEET Postgraduate Board

 

 

GRADUATE STUDENT SUPERVISION

Postgraduate supervision

S/N	Name of students	Registration number	Thesis Title	Masters Degree
1	NWOKO, KINGSLEY UZOMA,	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/13/2913	DESIGN IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A SMALL SCALE DISTILLATION UNIT FOR ETHANOL EXTRACTION FROM FERMENTED CASSAVA STARCH	M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
2	AKPAN UKEMEOBONG ENEFIOK	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/13/3173	INTERCOOLER EFFECTIVENESS ON THERMOECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS OF A COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT WITH TWO FEED WATER HEATER	M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
3	OGUNSOLA TAIWO MATTHEW	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/15/1809	DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF AN IMPROVED CENTRIFUGE FOR DEWATERING CASSAVA MASH	M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
4	NWOGU CHIDNMA	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/14/4438	EVALUATION OF UMUEZEAGU CLAY FOR PRODUCTION OF CERAMIC PRODUCT: PRODUCTION OF LOW VOLTAGE PIN ELECTRICAL PORCELAIN INSULATOR	M.Eng in  Mechanical Engineering
5	ESIONYE CHIEMELA	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/14/4604	MULTIPURPOSE OPTIMISATION OF SOYEBEAN OIL BASE BIOLUBRICANT FORMULATION BY MIXTURE DESIGN AND RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY	M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering
6	AZUMARAH CHIKEZIE	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/14/4631	MULTIRESPONSE OPTIMISATION OF OIL PALM MESOCARP FIBRE REINFORCED COMPOSITE PARAMETERS	M.Eng in  Mechanical Engineering
7	OTUKO INI MICHAEL	MOUAU/PG/15/6744	ENVIRONMENTAL AND LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENT GAS TURBINE INLET COOLING SYSTEMS	M.ENG IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 

 

PhD internal Examination in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

S/N	Name of students	Registration number	Thesis Title	Doctor of Philosophy Degree
1	EDE JOHN CHIJIOKE	MOUAU/PG/PhD/13/3539	DESIGN MODIFICATION AND OPTIMIZATION OF A CASSAVA ATTRITION PEELING MACHINE USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY	PhD Degree
2	NWADINOBI CHIBUNDO PRINCEWILL	MOUAU/PG/PhD/14/4115	DEVELOPMENT OF SIMULATION MODEL FOR CONDITION MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS	PhD Degree
3	OBASEKI MARTINS	MOUAUA/PG/PHD/14/4124	AN IMPROVED MULTIPHASE FLOW, NEURAL NETWORK SIMULATION FOR ANALYSING OIL AND GAS PIPELINE CORROSION	PhD Degree
4	NTUNDE DILIBE IFEANYI	MOUAU/PG/PHD/13/3542	MODELING OF MULTIPHASE-DOWNWARD FLOW OF CO2-KEROSENE-WATER IN A VERTICAL PIPE FOR CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION	PhD Degree
5	ISAAC OKWU ELEMCHUKWU	MOUAU/PG/PHD/14/4123	MULTI-OBJECTIVE FLOW MODELING OF PIPELINE UNDER SPATIALLY VARYING CORROSION DEFECT USING ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK (ANN)-TRAINED PARTICLE SWARM OPTIMIZATION (PSO)	PhD Degree
6	AMAGHIONYEODIWE, CYRIL ANOSIKE	MOUAU/PG/PhD/12/2669	EVALUATION OF PLANT EXTRACTS AND SILVER PLASMON POTENTIALS IN THE PRODUCTION OF DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELLS	PhD Degree
7	OKWONNA CHUKWUEBUKA ONOCHIE	MOUAU/PG/PHD/14/4337	OPTIMIZATION OF BITUMEN-PALM KERNEL OIL BLEND FOR AUSTEMPERING	PhD Degree

 

M.Eng internal Examination in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

S/N	Name of students	Registration number	Thesis Title	Masters Degree
1	IGBO JOSEPH	MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/12/2490	DESIGN MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING INTEGRATED PALM DIGESTER-SEPARATOR SCREW PRESS MACHINE	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
2	NNAMDI MIKE OGBONNA	MOUAU/PG/MENG/12/2568	IMPROVING CREDIT EVALUATION FOR NIGERIAN MANUFACTURING SECTOR USING ANALYTICAL HIERARCHY PROCESS	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
3	CHILAKA CHINONYEREM EMMANUEL	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/12/2496	DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A TILTING ALUMINIUM MELTING FURNANCE USING LOCALLY SOURCED  FIRECLAY BRICKS	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
4	ONWUBALI WILSON UGOCHUKWU	MOUAU/PG/MENG/12/2423	CATHODIC PROTECTION OF PIPELINE USING GALVANIC ANODE	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
5	ONWUKA OSINACHI STANLEY	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/14/4351	DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED MELON PROCESSING MACHINE	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
6	UCHENDU EMELE A	MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/13/3220	EVALUATION OF ENERGY UTILISATION AND IMPROVEMENT POTENTIAL IN NIGERIA ENERGY SECTOR USING EXERGY METHOD	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
7	Mr. ENE BASSEY .E.	MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/12/2471	EXERGO-ECONOMICS AND SUSTAINABILITY ANALYSIS OF A GAS TURBINE PLANT WITH INLET AIR FOGGING SYSTEM	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
8	Mr. AGBIJI OYONGHA M.	MOUAU/PG/M.Eng./13/2727	TECHNOECONOMIC EVALUATION OF A SOLAR ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE FOR HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICITY RESOURCE	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
9	MR. UGOANI ANTHONY	MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/13/3257	ANALYSIS OF CORROSION INHIBITION EFFICIENCY OF VERONICA AMYGDLINA AND PIPE GUINEENSE ON MILD STEEL IN ACID MEDIUM	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
10	INAH OLIVER IBOR	MOUAU/PG/M.Eng/14/4170	COST- TIME AND SAFETY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF SMALL SCALE AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE FIRMS IN NIGERIA	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
11	KANU CHINONSO GODSWILL	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/15/5547	THERMODYNAMIC AND THERMOECONOMIC EVALUATION OF A NOVEL ORGANIC RANKINE CYCLE FOR COMBINED COOLING AND POWER GENERATION	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
12	DIDI DANIEL BARIBOR	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/15/8885	THERMODYNAMIC ANALYSIS OF MODIFIED KALIAN CYCLE FOR POWER GENERATION AND DUAL COOLING APPLICATION	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
13	OKORIE, IHEUKWUMERE INNOCENT	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/15/5881	EFFECT OF SAFETY PERFORMANCE ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES IN NIGERIA	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
14	EKANEM IMOH IME	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/15/6548	DEVELOPMENT AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF BROOM PEELING TETHERING MACHINE	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
15	IGBOAYAKA EKENE CLIFFORD	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/15/6610	DEVELOPMENT OF REGRESSION MODELS FOR DETERMINING THE SUITABILITY OF CLAY SAMPLES FOR ENGINEERING APPLICATIONS	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
16	NSA EWA  EKENG	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/13/3105)	THERMOECONOMIC BASED ENERGY AND EXERGY AUDIT OF A CEMENT PLANT-A CASE STUDY OF UNITED CEMENT COMPANY OF NIGERIA	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
17	OBASI WILLIAM OGBONNA	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/14/4188	IMPROVED DESIGN AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF SOAP STAMPING AND TABLETING MACHINE FOR SMALL SCALE MANUFACTURERS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
18	UDO DANIEL ARCHIBONG	MOUAU/PG/M.ENG/15/9094	COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY OF COALS FROM NIGERIA FOR POWER GENERATION	M.ENG  IN  MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 

 

CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST

• Industrial and production Engineering
• Materials Engineering

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

(a) Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE)                                                                                  (2004-Till-Date)

(b) Council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)                                            (2007-Till-Date)

(c) American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASABE)                                                    (2008-Till-Date)

(d) Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers            (NIIE)                                                             (2014-Till-Date)

NATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

(a) Extension Services to Local, State and Federal Government

• National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Benue State (1997-1998)
• Cassava Small and Medium Scale Enterprise Audit organized by Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development. (2012-2013)
• Federal Road safety Corps (Special Marshal, 2017 Till-date)
• Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC,1999, 2011, 2015 )

ACHIEVEMENTS

National Root Crops Research Institute Umudike, Abia State

• Design and fabrication of a Cassava Harvesting Machine (2006)
• Modification and Optimization of a Ginger Splitting Machine (2008)
• Design and fabrication of a Cassava peeling tool (2009)
• Design and fabrication of a Smoking Kiln (2010)
• Design and fabrication of a Ginger Washing Machine (2012)
• Design and fabrication of a Centrifuge Cassava Dewatering Machine (2014)

CONFERENCES/ WORKSHOPS ATTENDED WITH DATES

• Education Trust Fund Workshop

Theme: ETF Capacity Building Workshop for Lecturers of Polytechnics and Monotechnics in Nigeria

Venue: Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Uwana

Date: 3^rd -7^th October. 2005.

• The Nigerian Society of Engineers, Umuahia Branch Engineering conference

Theme: Waste Management, its Impact on the Economic Life of the people

Venue: Indoor Sports Hall, Dr Orji Uzor Kalu Stadium, Umuahia

Date: 18^th September, 2008

• The 41^st Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)

Theme: Strategies for the Attainment of Vision 20/2020

Venue: Multi-Purpose Sports complex, Bauchi.

Date: 24^th -28^th November, 2008

• The 42^nd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)

Theme: Engineering Strategies for Confronting Challenges of Global Economic Meltdown

Venue: Disney Hotels and Resort, Owerri

Date: 7^th– 11^th December, 2009

• The 43^rd Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)

Theme: Engineering Response in Combating the Effect of Climate Change in Africa

Venue: International Conference Center, Abuja.

Date: 6^th -10^th December, 2010

• The 44^th Annual Conference of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)

Theme: Effective Transportation System in Nigeria-The Way Forward

Venue: Tinapa Business Resort, Calabar

Date: 5^th – 9^th December, 2011

• 12^th Triennial Symposium for international Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch

Theme: Competitiveness of Root Crops for Accelerating Africa’s Economic Growth.

Venue: Alisa Hotel, Accra Ghana

Date: 30^th September-5^th October, 2013

 

AFFIRMATION

 

I wish to affirm that the content of this curriculum vitae is correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:

 Name: Engr. Dr. Chukwuma Henry Kadurumba

Designation/Rank: Senior Lecturer

Date: