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Prof. Edmund Chijioke Okoroigwe

Rev. Engr. Prof. Edmund Chijioke Okoroigwe is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, specializing in Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering. With over 25 years of professional experience in academia, research, and engineering practice, Prof. Okoroigwe is deeply committed to advancing renewable energy and mechanical systems. An ordained Anglican priest, he balances his technical expertise with spiritual and community service, emphasizing leadership and mentorship. His professional memberships and extensive contributions to engineering societies demonstrate his dedication to the growth and development of the engineering discipline in Nigeria

Experience & Activities

  • Gender: Male
  • Hometown: Duruegwele, Ehime-Mbano, Imo State
  • Contact Address: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • Telephone: +234 806 487 9825, +234 805 715 6223
  • Email: edmund.okoroigwe@unn.edu.ng | okoroigwe@gmail.com

Schools Attended/Qualifications Obtained

  • Anara Central School, Isiala-Mbano, Imo State, Nigeria – First School Leaving Certificate (1981)
  • Archdeacon Dennis Junior Seminary, Mbieri, Imo State, Nigeria – WASC (1987)
  • Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria – B.Eng in Agricultural Engineering (1994)
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria – M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (2005)
  • University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria – Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014)

Field of Specialization

  • Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering

Date of Professorial Appointment

  • October 1, 2022

Current Position

  • Professor

Relevant Work Experience

  1. Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UNN (2022–Present)
  2. Reader, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UNN (2019–2022)
  3. Acting Head of Department, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UNN (2017–2019)
  4. Senior Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UNN (2016–2019)
  5. Postdoctoral Fellow, Energy Research Centre, University of Cape Town, South Africa (2014–2016)
  6. Assistant Chief Research Fellow, National Centre for Energy Research and Development, UNN (2015)
  7. Research Fellow at various levels, National Centre for Energy Research and Development, UNN (2006–2015)
  8. Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, UNN (2006–2014)
  9. Physics Teacher, Diocesan Education Board, St. Cyprian’s Girls’ Secondary School, Nsukka (2003–2006)
  10. Project/Properties Manager, Ezike Properties, Anambra State (2000–2001)
  11. Programmes Coordinator, Pinnacle Institute, Lagos State (1998–2000)
  12. Processing/Maintenance Engineer, Annes Agro Processing Industries, Ebonyi State (1994–1998)

Important Positions Held/Significant Academic Achievements

  • Acting Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering, UNN
  • Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nsukka Branch (2021–2023)
  • Member, University Disciplinary Committee (2022–Present)
  • Published extensively in renewable energy and mechanical engineering

Membership of Professional Bodies

  1. Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)
  2. Member, Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (MNIMechE)
  3. Member, Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (SESN)
  4. Registered Engineer, COREN
  5. Member, Society for Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (SIEOM)

Community Development Activities

  • Ordained Priest, Anglican Diocese of Nsukka (July 2023)
  • Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nsukka Branch (2021–2023)
  • Coordinator, Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Nsukka Chapter (2020–Present)
  • Technical Secretary, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Nsukka Branch (2008–2014)

Hobbies

  • Renewable energy research
  • Mentorship and community service
  • Clergy work in the Anglican Diocese