Federal University of Technology Minna
Federal University of Technology Minna

Mechanical Engineering

About the Department

The Department was established in 1985 under the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, with two academic staff and two students. The department has grown and developed considerably during the past three decades. Presently, there are 24 Academic staff as at 2022/2023 academic session. (8 Professors, 3 Associate Professors, 3 Senior Lecturers, 4 Lecturers I, 4 Lecturers II, 1 Assistant Lecturer; 1 Graduate Assistant), 9 Technical staff, and 2 Administrative Staff. There were 786 students who registered for the 2022/2023 session.

The department offers the following options for the undergraduate students:

  1. Thermo fluids, Power plant, and Automotive Engineering;

ii Industrial and Production Engineering; and

iii Applied Mechanics and Engineering Design.

PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the department is to train engineers who will be able to translate into reality the ideas and ideals of the community in a manner which will be of benefit to mankind. There will be opportunity to participate in the development of technology and reward for achieving something tangible and useful. Qualities such as inventiveness, imagination and initiative must be displayed by those who aspire to succeed in the field of mechanical engineering. The engineering graduates should not only be able to design, manufacture and run the machines and equipment but also be innovative in their designs, processes, etc. to reflect the needs of the society.

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Vision

The Department of Mechanical Engineering will strive to be a Centre of Excellence for teaching and training high calibre, practically- oriented, self-employing enterprising graduates for public and private industries, organisations, and research and development works of international standard in order to be self-reliant.

Mission

To produce graduates and postgraduate mechanical engineers with high level practical skills/expertise with sound information and communication technology background through excellence in teaching, learning, research and outreach programmes, capable of generating employment opportunities and self-reliance as catalysts for the transformation of Nigeria into a modern nation.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is the study of physical machines that may involve force and movement. It is an engineering branch that combines engineering physics and mathematics principles with materials science, to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. It is one of the oldest and broadest of the engineering branches

Industrial and Production Engineering

Production Engineering defines and works out how the product will be manufactured and/or assembled on the production line including design of packaging, ensuring the right quantity of components/products are delivered and aligned to support the speed of the production line

Materials  and Metallurgy Engineering

Metallurgical & Materials Engineering encompasses three inter-related engineering disciplines: mineral processing, extractive (or process) metallurgy, and materials science and engineering

Thermofluids and Power Plant Engineering

hermofluids is the combined study of heat transfer, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and combustion. The applications of Thermofluids range from efficient engine design to heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC).

Design and Solid Mechanics Engineering

Solid mechanics is a discipline that studies materials and structures and how they deform under load. Broadly, the area interfaces with physics, chemistry, materials science, and computational science and engineering. Approaches vary from continuum to discrete description of material responses.

Katsina Christopher BALA

Email: katsina.bala@futminna.edu.ng

Katsina Christopher Bala is Professor of Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Industrial and Production Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. He started his academic career as an Assistant Lecturer, Federal University of Technology, Minna in 1993 and since then has risen through the ranks to become a Professor. He has supervised a great number of students at undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD levels. He has several academic publications in both national and international journals and has attended several and conferences and workshops. He has served the University in various capacities as Examination officer, Coordinator of Postgraduate Programme of Mechanical Engineering Department, member of several University Committees, Senate member, and the Director of the Centre for Preliminary and Extra-Mural Studies (CPES), F.U.T. Minna. He is a Register Engineer of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE). His research interests are in the areas of simulation of solidification, development of foundry materials in terms equipment, sand testing, manufacturing and characterization of casting materials.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The undergraduate programme of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Federal University of Technology Minna is designed to meet the following specific objectives and in consultation with our Industrial Advisory Board, in order to fulfill the departmental and Institutional missions, has identified five Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs). The Mechanical Engineering Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) describe the expectations of our graduates after a minimum of 5 (4, or 3) years training in the University and few years work experience by contributing to the society through modern technologies and practices. The Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the undergraduate Mechanical Engineering programme are to prepare its graduates to:

  1. PEO1: Actively engage in engineering practice or in other fields, such as education, science, business, public policy, politics or governance for sustainable development;
  2. PEO2: Retain intellectual curiosity that will motivate them to pursue meaningful lifelong learning via graduate education in engineering or related fields, participation in professional development and/or industrial training courses, and/or obtain engineering certification; 
  3. PEO3: Develop successful careers as mechanical engineers and apply their mechanical engineering education to address the full range of technical and societal problems with professional engineering competence, creativity, imagination, confidence and responsibility;
  4. PEO4: Occupy positions of increasing responsibility and/or assignments and aspire to positions of leadership within their profession for enhanced community participation and qualitative service delivery; and
  5. PEO5: Exhibit the highest ethical and professional standards, and, as agents of positive change, communicate the importance and excitement of Mechanical Engineering.

 

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (POs)

  1. PO1: Engineering knowledge – Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to develop solutions to complex engineering problems.
  2. PO2: Problem Analysis – Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development.
  3. PO3: Design/Development of Solutions – Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
  4. PO4: Investigation – Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
  5. PO5: Modern Tools Usage – Create, select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems.
  6. PO6: The Engineer and Society – When solving complex engineering problems, analyse and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks and the environment.
  7. PO7: Environment & Sustainability- Understand the impact of professional engineering   solutions   in   societal   and   environmental   contexts   and demonstrate knowledge of, and need for sustainable development
  8. PO8: Ethics – Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion.
  9. PO9: Individual & Collaborative Team Work – Function effectively as an individual, as a member or leader in diverse & inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings.
  10. PO10: Communication – Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences.
  11. PO11: Project Management & Finance – Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
  12. PO12: Lifelong Learning – Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change.

 

PERFORMANCE REPORT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT DECEMBER 2022 TO DECEMBER 2025

  1. Department Performance in Governance:
    • Between December, 2022 and September, 2025, there was smooth transition from the former Head of Department-Engr. Prof. Sunday Albert Lawal to the current Head of the Department Engr. Prof. Katsina Christopher Bala as the time of making this report.
    • During the Period under review, the department is governed through series of departmental appointments to the various offices which included (a) Examination Officer and an assistant (b) Postgraduate (PG) Coordinator (c) Assistance Postgraduate (PG) Coordinator (d) Level Advisers for each level and Staff Adviser (e) NUC and COREN Accreditation Committees.
  1. Academic Matters
    • The department has successfully graduated a good number of students at both under graduate and post graduate levels.

During 2022/2023 session the department graduated one hundred and forty-eight (148) students at the February, 2024 convocation, with 16 First Class, among which was the overall best graduating student in the entire University, 77 Second Class (Upper Division), 48 Second Class (Lower Division), and 7 Third Class degree.

Also, during 2023/2024 session the department graduated one hundred and ninety-nine (199) students at the February, 2025 convocation, with 13 First Class, among which was the overall best graduating student in the entire University, 87 Second Class (Upper Division), 89 Second Class (Lower Division), 9 Third Class degree and 1 Pass degree.

  • During the period under reviewed the number of post graduate students graduated include:

(b) The total number of   PhD Students graduated was fourteen (14).

(c) The total number of Masters of Engineering (Meng) Students graduated was twenty- nine (29).

(d) The total number of Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) Students graduated was thirty-one (31).

 

  • The Mechanical Engineering Department successfully underwent NUC Accreditation exercise with a high performance of a Full Accreditation status of 95% for the next Five (5) Years.

 

  1. Research and Development
    • Research Grants won by staff of the department include:
  • S. A. Lawal won a grant of #5,000,000.00 from Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme to carry out research for the “Development of Expert System and Internet of Things (IoT) for Effective Plant Monitoring and Maintenance”, 2024 – 2025.
  • K. C. Bala won a grant of #1, 999, 965.00 from TETFUND Institution-Based Research Intervention (IBRI) TETFUND/FUTMINNA/2024/034 as Co-Researcher for the “Development and Deployment of an Artificial Agent for Hospital Refuse Collection”, 2024.
  • S. A. Lawal won a grant of #16,000,000.00 from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) 2022 -2024 NRF/SETI/WAS/00160 as a Team Leader for the “Production of Absorbent Cartridges of Hydrochar for the Treatment of Pharmaceutical, Textile and Tannery Wastewaters in Nigeria”.
  • S. A. Lawal won a grant of EU131,350.00 from Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme, “Laser Enabled Manufacturing of Solar Systems.

 

  • Technical Aid Corps: A staff of the department in person of Engr. Dr. Bori Ige was appointed as a Federal Government Technical Aid Corp (TAC) to Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kabale University, Uganda, 2024 to 2026.

 

  • Post-Doctoral: Dr. U. G. Okoro was awarded Postdoctoral Fellowship contract at the School of Mechanical, Industrial and Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2024.

 

  • Journal Publications: Some Journal publications by staff and students of the department between 2023 – 2025 are listed below.
  1. Benjamin I. Attah, Rasaq O. Medupin, Tertsegha D. Ipilakyaa , Uzoma G Okoro, Oyewole Adedipe, Gowon Sule, Omolayo Michael Ikumapayi , Katsina C. Bala, Esther T. Akinlabi , Sunday A. Lawal (2024), Microstructural and corrosion behaviours of dissimilar friction stir welded aluminium alloys, Manufacturing Review 11, 7 https://doi.org/10.1051/mfreview/2024003
  2. Sunday A. Lawal, Rasaq O. Medupin, Kelvin O. Yoro, Kingsley O. Ukoba,
    Uzoma G. Okoro, Oyewole Adedipe, Joseph Abutu, Jimoh O. Tijani,
    Ambali S. Abdulkareem, Mohammed B. Ndaliman, Asipita S. Abdulrahman,
    O. Eterigho-Ikelegbe, Tien C. Jen (2024), Nano-titania and carbon nanotube-filled rubber seed oil as machining fluids, Material Chemistry and Physics 316, 129126

 

  1. Ehibor, O.G, Abolarin, M.S, Ndaliman, M.B and Abdullahi A.A (2024), “Evaluation and Multi-objective Optimisation of cutting parameters in turning of AISI 1020 Mild Steel using formulated cutting fluid”. ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD), Vol. 7, Issue 1,pp 131-143.
  2. Ibrahim, H.R, Abolarim, M.S, Abdulrahman, A.S, Adedipe, O and Okoro, U.G (2024), “Biomechanical and Physical properties Selection of Ti-Ha-CaCO3 Biocomposite Prostheses for Replacement of Bone Atrophy”, Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, Vol 21, No. 1, pp 42-52
  3. Paschal A. Ubi, Nuhu A. Ademoh, Esther N. Anosike-Francis, AbdulRahman A. Salawu, Adekunle A. Adeleke, Uzoma G. Okoro, Aliyu A. Abdullahi and Fredrick Ngolemasango (2024):-“Rice husk silica blended fillers for engine mount application”. Scientific Reports. Ubi_et_al-2024scientific_ Reports. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53742-5. www.nature.com/scientificreports/
  4. Adah P. U, Nuhu Ademoh A., Salawu A. A., Hassan A. B. Ubi P. A. (2024)-“ Characterization of periwinkle shell ash reinforced polymer composite for automotive application”. FUDMA Journal of Sciences. Vol 8 (1) Pp. 83-92 DOI https://doi.org/10.33003/fis-2024-0801-2158ISSN online 2616-1370.
  5. Olawale James Okegbile, Folorunso Olayiwola Akinbode, Vincent Obiajulu Ogwuagu, James Oseni Abu and Sunday Bako (2024). Design of a Solar Distillation Still Model with backup Heat from Biomass. International Journal of Research in Science & Engineering (IJRISE).
  6. I. A. Mohammed, O. Adedipe, J. Y. Jiya, A. B. Ayuba, K. T. Obanimomo and K. C. Bala, (2023). Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Film as Vacuum Packaging Material for Dried Fish, Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, Sept, 2023; Vol. 19(3):599-606. ISSN 1596-2490; e-ISSN 2545-5818; www.azojete.com.ng

 

  1. T. Y. Woma, T. D. Ipilakyaa, A. A. Abdullahi, U. G. Okoro, A. Bello, J. Abutu, S. A. Lawal, A. S. Abdulrahman, M. A. Olutoye (2023), Evaluation of Friction Co-efficient and Wear Performance of Jatropha Oil Using Standard Steel Ball on Aluminum Disc Tribometer, J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 14,(10),  1266-1277
  2. Oyewole Adedipe, Victor Sunday Aigbodion, Nicholas Agbese Agbo, Sunday Albert Lawal, Oyebola Wahab Akanni Oyeladun, James Baba Mokwa, Emmanuel Toi Dauda (2023), Explicit microstructural and electrochemical study of value-added carburized mild steel with coconut shell ash and caco3 nanoparticles derived from periwinkle shell, Chemical Data Collections  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdc.2023.101028
  3. Sunday A. Lawal, Rasaq O. Medupin, Kelvin O. Yoro, Uzoma G. Okoro, Oyewole Adedipe, Joseph Abutu, Jimoh O. Tijani, Ambali S. Abdulkareem, Mohammed B. Ndaliman   Patrick T. Sekoai, Tien C. Jen, (2023), Nanofluids and their application in carbon fibre reinforced plastic: A review of properties, preparation and usage. Arabian Journal of Chemistry doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.arabjc.2023.104908
  4. Oyewole Adedipe, Victor Sunday Aigbodion, Nicholas Agbese Agbo, Sunday Albert Lawal, Oyebola Wahab Akanni Oyeladun, James Baba Mokwa, Emmanuel Toi Dauda (2023) Unveiling high-performance carburized Mild steel using coconut shell ash and CaCO3 nanoparticles derived from periwinkle shell, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-11399-w
  5. Eyitayo Olatunde Olakanmi,  Shaik. Hoosain; Sunday Albert Lawal; Sisa Lesley Pityana (2023), Process and materials design via statistical modeling for inconel-625/tungsten carbide wear-resistant composite coatings fabricated by laser direct metal deposition technique. The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology,126, 635 -658.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-023-11156-z
  6. Ajani, E. A., Bala, K. C., Lawal, S. A., Tsado, J., (2023). Castor, Jatropha, Corn and Tobacco Oils, and their Blends as Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Mineral Oil-Based Transformer Oil – A Review, J. Mater. Environ. Sci., 2023, Volume 14, Issue 10, Page 1307-1322
  7. O. Adedipe, R.O. Medupin, K.O. Yoro, E.T. Dauda, V.S. Aigbodion, N.A. Agbo,
    O.W.A. Oyeladun, J.B. Mokwa, S.A. Lawal, O. Eterigho-Ikelegbe, O.O. Sadare (2023) Sustainable carburization of low carbon steel using organic additives:
    A review, Sustainable Materials and Technologies, Sustainable Materials and Technologies 38 (2023) e00723
  8. Benjamin I. Attah, Sunday A. Lawal, Katsina C. Bala, Omolayo M. Ikumapayi. Adedipe, Oyewole; Mahto, Raju and Akinlabi, T. Esther. (2023). Optimization and numerical analysis of friction stir welding parameters of AA7075-T651 and AA 1200-H19 using tapered tool. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM). 1-15. 10.1007/s12008-023-01329-1, Springer.
  9. P. A Ubi., N. A. Ademoh., A. S. AbdulRahman., A. B. Hassan, J. D. Dashe., S. W. Oyeyemi F. Ngolemasango (2023):-“Mechanical characteristics and regression analysis of rice husk silica reinforced natural rubber composites”. Nigerian Journal of Technological Development. Vol. 20 (3). Print ISSN 0189-9546; online ISSN 2437-2110. Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njtd.v18i4.1695
  10. Oyewole Adedipe, Abdulrahman Bala Gambo, Joseph Abutu, Oluwafemi Ayodeji Olugboji, Joseph Babalola Agboola, Kafayat Toyin Obanimomo & Asipita Salawu Abdulrahman (2023): An evaluation of mechanical properties and estimation of environmental reduction factors in welded API X70 steel pipeline in natural seawater, Welding International, Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 268-281. https://doi.org/10.1080/09507116.2023.2224106, Taylor and Francis.
  11. H. A. Ajimotokan, K. R. Ajao, A. B. Rabiu, T. Yahaya, A. Nasir, I. K. Adegun & O. T. Popoola (2023) Performance analysis and sensitivity of system parameters on the performance of trilateral-cycle power generator systems, Australian Journal of Mechanical Engineering, published by Taylor and Francis.
  12. Orah, A. M.; Nasir, A.; Hassan, A. B.; Bori, I.; Ayo, S. A. (2023). Investigation of the Temperature Variations in Aeroderivative Gas Turbine Blade Cooling. Journal of Materials Engineering, Structures and Computation 2(4) 2023 26-36. NIPES Journals
  13. J. Elimian and A. Nasir (2023) Impact of Thermo-fluid modelling and simulation for a two-spool turboshaft gas turbine configuration. 1st Faculty of Engineering and Technology International conference (FETICON 2023), University of Ilorin, 5th – 7th June 2023.
  14. Ikechukwu Celestine Ugwuoke, and Toluwase Oladayo Olushola, (2023): Development of a 120kg Load Lifting Capacity Scissor Elevator Platform, International Journal of Engineering and Manufacturing (IJEM), 13(6), 38-52. https://www.mecs-press.org/ijem/ijem-v13-n6/IJEM-V13-N6-4.
  15. Ikechukwu Celestine Ugwuoke, Matthew Sunday Abolarin (2023): Dynamic Behavior of Modified Configurations of Constant Force Slider Mechanisms, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 10(7), b582-597. https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307175.
  16. Ikechukwu Celestine Ugwuoke, Jamilu Shehu Musawa (2023): Development and Performance Evaluation of an Electric Tricycle with Adjustable Wheel Camber, Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (JETIR), 10(7), c312-322. https://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2307238.
  17. Ikechukwu Celestine Ugwuoke, (2023): Development of Modified Constant-Force Compression Slider Mechanisms, International Journal of Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology (IJEAST), 8(1), 383-392. https://www.ijeast.com/papers/383-392,%20Tesma0801,IJEAST.
  18. Ikechukwu Celestine Ugwuoke, and Kehinde Adetunji Ajibade, (2023): Mechanical Services Design of an Estate with a Single Overhead Water Supply, International Journal of Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology (IJEAST), 8(1), 355-369. https://www.ijeast.com/papers/355-369,%20Tesma0801,IJEAST.
  19. Ikechukwu Celestine Ugwuoke, (2023): Development of a 50-Litre Batch Capacity Industrial Mixer, International Journal of Engineering, Applied Sciences and Technology (IJEAST), 8(1), 370-382. https://www.ijeast.com/papers/370-382,%20Tesma0801,IJEAST.
  20. Ikechukwu Celestine Ugwuoke, and Ibukun Blessing Ikechukwu, (2023): Design and Production of a Powered Cassava Grating Machine, International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (IJISRT), 8(5), 1222-1226. https://ijisrt.com/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23MAY782_(1).
  21. Danlami, S. M., Okegbile, O. J., Musa, N. A. and Muhammadu, M. M. (2023) Development of a Multi-Piston Binderless Briquetting Machine, FUDMA Journal of Sciences, 7(6), 358 – 367.
  22. Benjamin I. Attah, Rasaq O. Medupin, Tertsegha D. Ipilakyaa, Uzoma G. Okoro, Oyewole Adedipe, Gowon Sule, Omolayo Michael Ikumapayi, Katsina C. Bala, Esther T. Akinlabi, Sunday A. Lawal and Asipita S. Abdulrahman, (2024). Microstructural and Corrosion Behaviours of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welded Aluminium Alloys, Manufacturing Review, Volume 11, Issue 7, pp1-11.
  23. Joseph Abutu, Paul Akene, Kabiru Musa, Emmanuel Chukwudi Onunze, Sunday Albert Lawal (2024) Performance assessment of mahogany oil‑based cutting fluid in turning AISI 304 steel alloy, The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-024-13374-5.
  24. Joseph Abutu, Tsotsi Rikwen Tsoji, Areo Stephen, Aliyuda Dedan Araye, Sunday Albert Lawal, Ayuba Kitaka Rimamtaatang, (2024), Performance assessment of particle board developed from organic wastes using polymer matrix,   Characterization and Application of Nanomaterials , 7(2), 6380. https://doi.org/10.24294/can.v7i2.6380
  25. Uzoma G. Okoro, Sunday A. Lawal, Abdullahi Mubaraq , Kuan Yew Wong , Ezutah Udoncy Olugu (2024) A dynamic maintenance planning methodology for HVAC systems based on Fuzzy-TOPSIS and failure mode and Effect Analysis, Journal of Building Engineering,  98 (111326)
  26. Stephen Yebosoko Tsado, Tijani Jimoh Oladejo, Uzoma Gregory Okoro, Daniel Ipilakyaa Tertsegha, Ibrahim Ogu Sadiq, Joseph Abutu, Emmanuel Ogo Onche, Antwi Afari Acheampong, Alhassan Sullaiman, Ebenezer Adu Kyeremeh, Sunday Albert Lawal (2024), Influence of green synthesized aluminum oxide nanoparticle concentration on wear and coefficient of friction of vegetable oil-based lubricants , Characterization and Application of Nanomaterials, 7(1), 4671. https://doi.org/10.24294/can.v7i1.4671
  27. Sunday A. Lawal, Rasaq O. Medupin, Kelvin O. Yoro, Kingsley O. Ukoba,
    Uzoma G. Okoro, Oyewole Adedipe, Joseph Abutu, Jimoh O. Tijani,
    Ambali S. Abdulkareem, Mohammed B. Ndaliman, Asipita S. Abdulrahman,
    O. Eterigho-Ikelegbe, Tien C. Jen (2024), Nano-titania and carbon nanotube-filled rubber seed oil as machining fluids, Material Chemistry and Physics 316, 129126
  28. Ehibor, O.G., Abolarin, M.S., Ndaliman, M.B., Abdullahi, A.A.,
    and Lawal, S.S. (2024). Comparative Analysis of Machining Aisi 1020 Mild Steel Using Mineral Oil Based nd Neem Seed Oil Based Cutting Fluids, Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering
    Vol. 18 No. 3, 295 – 311.
  29. Ehibor, O.G., Abolarin, M.S., Ndaliman, M.B., Abdullahi, A.A.,
    and Lawal, S.S. (2024). Performance Evaluation of Castor Seed Oil
    And Mineral Oil Based Cutting Fluids In
    Turning AISI 1020 Mild Steel, Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering
    Vol. 18 No. 3, 282 – 294.
  30. Ehibor, O.G., Abolarin, M.S., Ndaliman, M.B., and Abdullahi, A.A.,
    (2024). Evaluation and Multi-Objective Optimisation of Cutting Parameters in
    Turning of AISI 1020 Mild Steel using Formulated Cutting Fluid. ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD), Volume 7, Issue 1, 131-14.
  31. Mudjere, K., Adedipe, O.; Abdulrahman, A. S. and
    Abolarin, M. S. (2024). Investigation of the Fitness for Service (FFS) of Cracks in API 5L X70 Pipeline Steel using Failure Assessment Diagram (FAD), ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD), Volume 7, Issue 2, 391-404.
  32. Ibrahim, H. K., Abolarin, M. S., Abdulrahman. A. S., ·
    P. O., Mahamood, R. M., Tien-Chien Jen, Tien-Chien and Akinlabi, E. T. (2024). Structural simulation of Ti–Ha–CaCO3 Biocomposites using finite
    element analysis (FEA) for biomechanical stability of hip implant, International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing (IJIDeM), Springer, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12008-024-01968-y.
  33. Okoro U. G., Mubaraq A, Olugu EU, Lawal S.A., Wong KY (2024) A dynamic maintenance planning methodology for HVAC systems based on Fuzzy-TOPSIS and failure mode and Effect Analysis. J Build Eng 98:111326. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2024.111326
  34. Jack, K. E., Bala, K.C., Agajo, J., Adegboye, B. A., Olamitomiwa, L.J., Ambafi, J.G., Aliyu, M., Innocent, C., Yakub, A. A. and Ibrahim, I. S. (2025). Development of an Autonomous Waste Handling Robotic System for Hospital Wards, Nigerian Journal of Engineering, 32(1), 39 – 46.
  35. Bello, E. T., Nasir, A., Abdulkareem, A. S., Muhammadu, M. M., Musa, N. A., Tijani, J. O. and Bada, S. O. (2025). Nano-coolants for thermal enhancement in heat exchangers: A review of prospects, challenges and applications, Next Nanotechnology, Elsevier, 8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nxnano.2025.10021
  36. Oyedeji1, A. A., Abolarin, M. S., Lawal, S. A., Abdullahi, A. A. and Sadiq, I. O. (2025). A Review of Blended Non-Edible Green Oil-Based Lubricants for Enhanced Performance in Two-Stroke Engines, Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment, June 2025; Vol. 21(2): 476-490. ISSN 1596-2490; e-ISSN2545-5818; www.azojete.com.ng 
  37. Abdulrahman, L. T., Okoro, U. G., Alim, S., Baba, A. M., & Opatola, R. A. (2025). Feasibility and Performance Characterisation of a Dual-Fuel Engine Automobile Using Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). BAYERO JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, 20(2), 33–39.
  38. Kobe, I. H., Salawu, A. A., Sunday, A. M., Oyewole, A., Okoro, U. G., Omoniyi, P. O., & Jen, T.-C. (2025). Statistical design for optimal physical and biomechanical characteristics of biocomposite prostheses. Scientific African, 27, e02593. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2025.e02593

 

  1. Students Outstanding Performance:
  • A student, Ajonye Paul of the Mechanical Engineering Department developed a media apps for the Search FM media outfit in March 2024 and he was duly commended and honoured by the Vice-Chancellor with #100,000.00.
  • A student from the Department was one of the students that represented the University in China that won the 2024 Hawai ICT global Final.
  • The overall prize for the best graduating student in the entire University was won consecutively during 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 sessions were students of the department.

 

  • Student’s Support Initiatives:

The department supported the students’ forum of Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) with staff adviser and attends their functions regularly to offer supports and useful advice and guidance. Social media platforms were created for all levels with staff Adviser and the Head of Department belonging to all groups interface effectively with the students’ population on their smooth functioning of their academic activities amongst others demanded of them.

 

  • Alumni Supports:
    • PGD alumni of 2023/2024 supported the department with Solar Power System installation to power the Head of Department’s Office, Exam Office, PG Office and Three (3) other Staff Offices,
    • Eng Students supported the department with three-in –One Printer.
    • The Departmental Alumni Public Relations Officer created a robust Alumni membership platform that have been interfacing and collaborating the Alumni with the Advancement Office (ADO), the Department, School and the University as the case may be.

 

  • Staff Matters
    • Promotion: The staff due for promotion were promoted. Within the period under review two (2) staff promoted to a full Professor, two (2) staff promoted to Associate Professor. Four (4) staff promoted to Senior Lecturer Cadre while six (6) Technical Staff applied and got prompted.
    • Sabbatical Leave: During the period under review five (5) staff were granted sabbatical leave within and outside the country.
    • Staff Training: Four (4) staff members were granted Study Fellowship during the period under review.
  • Community Service
  • The department supported the Nigeria Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) Minna Chapter to host its 2025 11th Annual General Meeting/Conference and Awards Ceremony at the SICT New Lecture Theatre of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State. During the Events, many eminent Professors and staff members of the department were recognized and awarded Service of Achievements Awards alongside the Vice Chancellors and other prominent personalities across the Country.

 

  • A member of Staff Engr. Dr. Sadiq S. Lawal was honoured with a Keynote Presentation of an Educational Invention during the 2025 Sustainable Education Development Research Conference (SEDRC) held at University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana where the Ghana Ministry of Education was fully represented for a buy-in.  

 

 

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