Covenant University Ota - Nigeria
AUTHOR PROFILE
EARLY ACADEMIC PURSUITS:
Dr. Udoye Nduka Ekene commenced his academic journey at Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, where he currently serves as a Lecturer I in the Mechanical Engineering Department. His residential address is situated at No 4 Ola Avenue off Ige Daramola street, Iyana Iyesi Ota Ogun state.
PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVORS:
Dr. Ekene's professional journey includes notable positions such as Maintenance Engineer at FAB-T Electromechanical Engineering Services and Project Manager at NAUPAN Engineering Company Nig. Ltd. His academic career at Covenant University started as a Lecturer II in 2017, and he has progressed to the position of Lecturer I.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND RESEARCH FOCUS:
Dr. Ekene's research interests lie in the realm of Mechanical Engineering, specifically focusing on the reinforcement of aluminum alloys biomaterials, Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Mechanical Properties, Microstructure, Material Characterization, and Machine design.
IMPACT AND INFLUENCE:
As a lecturer at Covenant University, Dr. Ekene actively contributes to teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. His specialization and research focus demonstrate a commitment to advancing knowledge in Mechanical Engineering.
ACADEMIC CITES:
Dr. Ekene has made significant contributions to academic literature with publications in international journals, addressing topics such as the performance of cooling tower fan blades, wear resistance of aluminum alloy, and the evaluation of shrinking direction using Monte Carlo simulation.
LEGACY AND FUTURE CONTRIBUTIONS:
Dr. Ekene's recent recognition with the Academic Excellence Award and Best Student Award highlights his outstanding contributions to the academic community. His role as Chair of the Publicity Committee for the International Conference on Engineering for a Sustainable World reflects his commitment to promoting academic discourse.
ADMINISTRATIVE/COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP:
Dr. Ekene actively participates in administrative roles, including serving as the Chair of the Publicity Committee for the International Conference on Engineering for a Sustainable World and holding positions such as Co-Publicity Secretary and Rapporteur Secretary for previous conferences.
HONORS AND AWARDS:
His academic excellence has been acknowledged with awards such as the Academic Excellence Award from the School of Postgraduate Studies and the Best Student Award for being the best Ph.D student in Mechanical Engineering.
RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES:
Dr. Ekene has engaged in professional development activities, including a workshop on "Towards Excellence in Engineering Training and Professional Practice in Sub-Saharan Africa" and active participation in the Covenant University – OCIIP Nigeria Expo 2020 Webinar.
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