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Piney Flats, Tennessee, United States

• Leading and coordinating a cross-functional group of quality assurance personnels in enforcing good manufacturing practices, while building the capacity of the plant in meeting products quality standards.• Investigating out of spec materials and implementing containment strategies, including facilitation of problem solving initiatives using root cause analysis tools/corrective actions that proactively forestall future reoccurrence of problems. • Supervising quality & process improvement team in process compliance inspections and products quality audits using ratified standard operating procedure and critical-to-quality metrics, resulting in improved product quality & reduction in cost of poor quality (COPQ).

United States

• Provided consultation and guidance to several business entities on energy efficiency and array of alternative distributed energy resources, creating viable solutions to solve their energy needs.• Worked with internal technicians in firms to provide comprehensive energy audit and developed suitable clean energy retrofit options, including implementation and installation guidelines which led to cost savings and improvements.• Served as Detailed Assessor for Australian Research Council, communicating and delivering research/project review suggestions to professionals in line with the Australia and New Zealand Standard Research Protocols.• Analyzed and critiqued 8 manuscripts objectively and promptly submitted detailed review reports resulting in timely completion of projects and 2 awards of recognition for best practices in scientific review process.• Served as reviewer for 4 Elsevier Journals contributing to quality of the journals in over 40 scientific/research articles.

Germany

• Developed program and facilitated 2 project design implementations for repurposing redundant oil and gas infrastructure with green energy technologies resulting in realistic insights for wealth creation from abandoned energy-infrastructure and grants retention for the research center. • Coordinated and worked with multiple cross-functional groups to manage TRAJECTS projects on Energy Transitions and effectively delivered presentations on various project outcomes to internal and external stakeholders, attracting more collaborating partners and yielding 26% increase in the center’s Innovation and Participation Metrics.• Conceptualized, developed and published novel energy transition project implementation strategies, inventing simple adoptable innovative methods for retrofitting clean energy technologies with domestic & industrial energy networks.

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

• Developed 4 advanced clean energy design and optimization models resulting in cost efficient and sustainable industrial/residential smart energy solutions, incorporating complete material and energy balance, and safety analysis of the integrated system in the design models.• Successfully developed codes and model algorithms in GAMS to synthesize and improve process design framework and implementation of various designs in 4 case studies resulting in publication of 7 peer reviewed articles.• Reviewed codes, performed data analysis and mathematical modeling of 4 integrated process systems using GAMS and Aspen resulting in ratified superstructure flowsheeting techniques for complex systems. • Conceptualized, initiated and developed 3 novel industrial clean energy retrofitting designs in collaboration with fellow scientists, external professionals and professors resulting in the award of 2 research grants and 3 journal publications.• Taught students on topics such as material and energy balance, heat and mass transfer, separation techniques and increased interest in learning through interactive/ participatory teaching methods as evidenced by periodic tutor rating.• Mentored 12 postgraduate students of various disciplines and specializations over a period of 4 years, within the framework of the Mastercard Foundation postgraduate mentorship program at University of Cape Town.

Maribor, Slovenia

• Designed experiment and developed methodologies for pilot-scale biogas production from mono-and co-digestion of organic waste substrates, resulting in the discovery of improved and sustainable waste conversion method.• Initiated and developed new design and optimization models for integrating industrial waste heat and low temperature solar heat with heat pump technology, including component/equipment selection and sizing.• Implemented the developed model for process energy improvement case study in Maribor, Slovenia resulting in between 18 % - 20 % (depending on weather conditions) energy cost savings.• Translated concepts, solution strategies and research results into visually appealing presentations to stakeholders.• Initiated innovative ideas which played critical roles in securing grants and funding for 4 research projects.

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Promoted to the Position of Principal Research Engineer• Led, coordinated and participated in steel/ metal shop fabrication, testing and equipment installation resulting in significant reduction in manufacturing lead time and improved brand positioning.• Supervised internal technical personnels and contract technicians on several engineering projects implementation leading them to achieve and sustain 100% compliance with standard operation procedure and timely job delivery.• Implemented lab-scale biofuel production processes for agro-industrial waste valorization.• Investigated the corrosion techniques of carbon and stainless steel coupons in solutions of wood pulp and different industrial-grade chemicals, providing solutions to complex corrosion problems.• Developed empirical model to predict corrosion rate of industrial vessels in association with selected chemicals and wood pulp, and performed laboratory trials on the use of organic-based materials from plant residues as corrosion resistant.• Led a team of 8 on research and feasibility study, and coordinated equipment/materials selection for project development and tasks implementation with multiple departments and partners through the project life cycle. • Performed job-shop work study and process improvement that blocked idle time for personnels and tools resulting in increased productivity and about 24.8% revenue increase.

Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

• Supervised and supported in steel and metal shop fabrication, testing and equipment installation.• Supervised internal technical personnels and contract technicians on several engineering projects i implementation• Implemented lab-scale biofuel production processes for agro-industrial waste valorization.• Investigated the corrosion techniques of carbon and stainless steel coupons in solutions of wood pulp and different industrial-grade chemicals.• Led research and feasibility studies, equipment/materials selection for project development and tasks implementation through the project life cycle. • Developed empirical model to predict corrosion rate of industrial vessels in association with selected chemicals and wood pulp, and performed laboratory trials on the use of organic-based materials from plant residues as corrosion resistant.• Biomaterials and Renewable Energy Development from Palms Residues

Nigeria/Ghana/Cameroon

*Improving the Income Generation Potential of the Oil Palm in Nigeria and Cameroon. Working directly under UNIDO National Country Expert on Oil Palm - Engr. Charles Ilechie

Agbara Industrial Estate, Ogun State, Nigeria

• Collaborated with operators for data collection on unit operations, reviewed yields & productivity according to standards, resulting in translation of production records into charts and visually appealing graphics for team presentations.• Initiated and contributed to overhaul of sulphur melting pit, resulting in improved process performance & efficiency• Monitored control systems for storage and transfer of molten sulphur, achieving 100% incident-free operations while operating in full compliance with the company approved standard working practices.• Supported daily plant operations and worked with operators to analyze and improve operations in sulphur melting and purification Processes resulting in optimum yield, quality improvement and efficient energy consumption.• Investigated and troubleshoot incidents in unit operations, and partnered with technicians on corrective actions and solutions implementation in compliance with standard process safety, health and environmental procedure.

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

• Assessed raw material quality and supported experts initiatives on options for quality and process improvement.• Supported in maintaining cycle times of production lines through routine collection, analysis and review of production data for evaluating unit performance/yield efficiency, and identification/planning for improvement. • Assisted and supported my team-lead by interfacing and collaborating with operators and technicians in maintenance planning, and implementation of continuous improvement projects, achieving target performance in production line.• Participated in cross-functional teams on process improvement initiatives and other daily assigned job-related duties.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Research and Development • Academic Seminar, Workshop and International Conferences • Mastercard.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Industrial Engineering

Activities and Societies: • Research and Development • Tutorials • Academic Seminars, Workshop and International Conferences • NSChE •.

Certificate - Global Environmental Education, Civic Ecology

Activities and Societies: • Group discussion • Group Assignment • Paper presentations • Collaboration • Professional Networking • Term.

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Industrial Engineering, Distinction

Activities and Societies: • Research and Development • Work Study and Operations Research • System Modelling and Design • Academic.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech, Chemical Engineering, Second Class Honors

Activities and Societies: • Academic Lectures • Individual and Group Projects • Laboratory Experiments • Field trips • Industrial Training.

Sustainability In Engineering Practice, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Sustainable Engineering, Essential Sustainability Indicators, Canadian National Guideline on Sustainable.