Dr Cletus John Akisin Email & Phone Number

Burton Upon Trent, England, United Kingdom

Hull, UK

• Part of the higher education delivery team, training BTEC, HNC and HND apprentices in various aspects of the Engineering profession.
• Lecturing and training apprentices on mechanical principles of engineering systems, mechanical sciences, engineering mathematics for engineering technicians, fluid mechanics and engineering projects
• Handling specialist projects for the HNC & HND categories of technicians/apprentices.
• Delivery training, skills and courses for professional engineering: expert communicator (Microsoft PowerPoint presentations), assessor (Office 365, marking and feedback) and instructor (instructional manuals & materials)

London, England, United Kingdom

• Led the development of a custom-made vacuum cold spray system for in-space manufacturing and repair, an over £200,000 funded project from UKSA.
• Successfully resolved manufacturing and procurement challenges through collaboration with technicians and vendors, accelerating project timelines by 4-6 months.
• Effectively managed project execution using MS Project & Planner, ensuring the timely delivery of research milestones.
• Led the design of parts/components for the cold spray system using SolidWorks and collaborated with technicians to manufacture with various machining, 3D printing and welding techniques, delivering a functional.
• Worked with a team of engineers to develop software platforms for stepper motors and pressure transducers using Arduino and C++ backend programming for the prototype set-up.
• Performed high-precision soldering for the electronics, and tube fittings installation as trained by Swagelok for system set-up.

United Kingdom

• Determined the functionalities of a digital product.
• Developed and communicated the product vision; product roadmap/impact map; and RACI matrix using tools such as Microsoft PowerPoint, Whimsical, and Miro.
• Run a Sprint from beginning to end.
• Managed a team during a Sprint.
• Framed a project according to the scrum methodology.
• Created, updated, and maintained a product backlog, using Trello.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Led the cold spray additive manufacturing and thermal spraying processes for aerospace coating development and repair techniques, with a sharp focus on materials for high-temperature and harsh environments applications.
• Implemented stringent safety and health compliance standards, proactively preparing COSHH and risk assessment forms, resulting in a significant risk reduction of 45%.
• Performed material characterisation with a particular emphasis on nickel-based high entropy alloys, employing cutting-edge electron microscopy techniques (e.g., SEM, EBSD), and generating 4+ impactful research articles.
• Performed materials modelling and residual stress analysis of manufactured components using Abaqus FEA codes, resulting in cost-effective codes as tools for quality control of in-service components manufactured using.
• Developed coatings using HVOLF METJET III for aerospace coatings, and also DYCOMET 423 cold spray system for on-site repair
• Performed micro-mechanical testing of deposits and other additively manufactured materials, including tensile testing, and nano and micro-hardness testing.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Investigated the degradation mechanisms of reusable rocket metallic alloys. Discovered microstructure gradients sub-surface of the oxide scales, improving the microstructure of materials employed for reusable rockets.
• Led the experimental development activities, which included experimental project planning and initiation, risk assessments and COSHH form preparations, and repair strategy for reusable rocket engines after splashdown.
• Improved the microstructures of the as-received metallic materials through optimized annealing heat treatment.
• Executed sample micro-sectioning using precision cutting machines and performed materials characterisation using state-of-art FEG SEMs, EDX and XRD techniques.
• Managed and performed proper documentation of the results and presentations of comprehensive findings through engaging Microsoft PowerPoint and technical report writing with Microsoft Word.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Provided support to a group of students by delivering informative and engaging finite element analysis sessions to Bachelor of Engineering final-year students, covering the following topics: meshing, material models.
• Assisted course convenor or tutor in-class teaching and tutorial sessions of over 200 undergraduate students. Engineering course module: thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
• Assisted and supported course convenor or tutor in-class teaching or tutorial sessions of over 300 undergraduate students for course module: computer modelling techniques using ABAQUS finite element code for.
• Coordinated and performed coursework markings and recording with feedback to students on course module: computer modelling techniques, with a focus on Abaqus FEA.
• Provided support to undergraduate students in their use of SolidWorks CAM software for CNC machining. Performed and demonstrated G-code generation within the CAM software.
• Provided support to a team of four teaching assistants on laboratory demonstration sessions.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Performed comprehensive micro-mechanical testing of 3D-printed polymers; tensile testing, flexural testing, and geometrical measurements using CMM machines.
• Provided invaluable engineering support to the design and manufacturing team, and quality of printed parts for continuous process improvement to produce the additive manufacturing machines.
• Supported the design of an automated measuring device for the 3D-printed parts, resulting in a substantial reduction in measuring time by 45%.
• Offered technical support to team members during hands-on or desk-based activities such as fixing the micro-mechanical testing equipment and solving other technical issues.

University Of Nottingham, United Kingdom

• Collaborated closely with the Rolls Royce team on the REINSTATE project for in-situ repair of thermal barrier coatings on nickel-based turbine blades. Work with a project team of stakeholders, subject matter experts.
• Conceptualised and delivered capability maps within a remarkable timeframe of less than 4 months, elucidating various repair technologies feasible for miniaturisation and in-situ repair capability.
• Provided critical insights through technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders on the optimal thermal spraying technology for in-situ repair, which ultimately led to funding worth over £10 million for.

Makurdi, Benue, Nigeria

• Assisted in the preparation of teaching materials and design software for undergraduate engineering students.
• Assisted in teaching or demonstrating the use of SolidWorks software for engineering design projects/coursework.
• Assisted with technical and engineering drawing lab sessions.
• Grading engineering drawings and recording students' performances.
• Provide feedback and teach students how to interpret engineering drawings.

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

• Assisted in the piping design of the installation layout for the HVAC systems using AutoCAD.
• Interpreted HVAC drawings to supervise the installation of the HVAC systems and piping layout.
• Work with a team of on-site installation engineers, supervising and performing health & safety procedures.
• Performed maintenance & health checks of air conditioning systems on-site.
• Managed reporting and documentation of work/projects to managers and stakeholders, worked collaboratively with a team, managed deadlines and ensured that projects were completed to the highest standard.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Mechanical Materials And Manufacturing Engineering

My current research is on the manufacturing of high entropy alloys using the cold spray additive manufacturing process. Microstructural.

Master Of Science (Msc), Mechanical Engineering, Distinction

My major here was materials and manufacturing engineering, and a minor in computational fluid dynamics using Ansys/fluent, and systems.

Bachelors Of Engineering (Beng), Mechanical Engineering, First Class

Activities and Societies: pastoral care and teaching supportMy final year project involved the numerical and experimental investigations.