Federal University of Technology Minna
Federal University of Technology Minna

Mechanical Engineering

About the Department

The Mechanical Engineering (MEE) Department at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, is a premier centre of engineering excellence, advancing resilient and sustainable mechanical solutions for national and global challenges. Grounded in the principles of motion, energy, force, mathematics, and materials science, the department applies rigorous engineering problem‑solving to the design, analysis, manufacture, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems while ensuring safety, reliability, efficiency, and competitive costing.

Our curriculum aligned with contemporary global standards and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) and the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) combines fundamental theory with practical experience using modern tools such as CAD, CAM, simulation, and product life‑cycle management systems.

MEE Department’s research and teaching priorities encompass advanced manufacturing, energy systems, fluid and thermal sciences, solid mechanics, and industrial systems engineering, producing multi‑physics solutions and constitutive models for real‑world problems. Students participate in laboratory work, project‑based learning, and industry internships, preparing them to become industry‑ready engineers, innovators, and ethical leaders.

Committed to national self‑reliance and international engagement, the Department cultivates multidisciplinary professionals who advance technological innovation, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainable socio‑economic development locally and globally.

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Brief History of the Department

The Department was established in 1985 under the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET), with two academic staff members and two students. Its establishment was based on the recommendation of a team of academics and professionals under the Chairmanship of Prof. B. G. Bajoga, the then Vice-Chancellor of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. Other members of the committee were: Dr. P. R. Lancaster, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Bradford, England; Engr. Olu Awoyinfa, COREN Representative; Engr. Prof. S. Y. Aku, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria; and Prof. A. T. Suleiman, former Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Technology, Yola.

Currently, the Department has 24 academic staff members — comprising 11 Professors, 3 Associate Professors, 5 Senior Lecturers, 2 Lecturers I, 2 Lecturers II, and 1 Assistant Lecturer in addition to 9 Technical Staff and 2 Administrative Staff.

The Department offers a range of degree programmes, including Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), with various specialisation options. The Department has consistently adhered to the approved minimum academic standards for courses in Mechanical Engineering. In line with the new policy direction of the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Department has incorporated Entrepreneurship into its curriculum and commenced the implementation of the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) framework from the 2023/2024 academic session.

The vision and mission statements of the Department are fully aligned with those of the School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology (SIPET) and of the Federal University of Technology, Minna as a whole. Following the restructuring of the School of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SEET) into two schools, the Department is now domiciled under the School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering and Technology (SIPET). Past and present Heads of Department are listed in Table 1.

Table 1. Past and present Heads of Departments

SNo

NAME

PERIOD

1

Dr. V. Malichy

January 1985

December 1988

2

Prof. F.O. Akinbode

January 1989

June 1998

3

Prof. R. H. Khan

June 1998

September 2001

4

Dr. S. O. Ubokwe

October 2001

March 2004

5

Dr. O. K. Abubakre

March 2004

January 2007

6

Dr. E. Mudiare

January 2007

February 2008

7

Dr. O. K. Abubakre

February 2008

August 2008

8

Prof. R. H. Khan

September 2008

October 2011

9

Dr. J.O. Abu

October 2011

September 2013

10

Dr. O. A. Olugboji

October 2013

January 2018

11

Dr. A. Nasir

January 2018

January 2019

12

Prof. S. A. Lawal

January 2019

January 2023

13

Prof. K. C. Bala

January 2023

March, 2026

14

Dr. U. G. Okoro

April 2026

till date

 

Vision

The vision of the department of Mechanical Engineering is “to strive to be a CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE for teaching and training high calibre, practically oriented, self-employing enterprising graduates for public and private industries and organizations, and for research and development works of international standard in order to be self-reliant.”

Mission

The department of Mechanical Engineering is committed to training students with innovative curricula, state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, and graduate them as entrepreneurial, competent and well qualified Mechanical Engineers to be an asset in nation building; to collaborate with stakeholders to carrying out high quality research and development activities regionally, nationally and internationally as a leader in Mechanical Engineering.

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.

Dr. Uzoma Gregory OKORO

Email: hodmechanical@futminna.edu.ng

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.  

 

 

Programmes Offered

  • Undergraduate:

The Department offers the following options for the undergraduate programme:

  • Thermo-fluids, Power plant and Automotive
  • Industrial and Production
  • Solid Mechanics and Engineering Design

Table: Undergraduate students’ enrolment in the past three sessions

Session

100

200

300

400

500

Total

Total

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

M

F

2023/2024

151

10

189

4

151

7

127

5

143

7

761

33

794

2022/2023

196

2

150

9

159

5

156

7

151

5

812

28

840

2021/2022

139

9

144

5

174

7

153

6

105

4

715

31

746
  • Postgraduate

The department offers the following programmes in post graduate studies;

  • PhD in Mechanical Engineering
  • Meng in Mechanical Engineering
  • PGD in Mechanical Engineering
  • Accreditation status:

The department recently successfully completed NUC accreditation exercise wherein she achieved 95% Full accreditation Status valid for Five-Year (2024 – 2029). The department also had her COREN OBE accreditation visit 22nd – 26th February, 2026.

Research Outputs

Grants:

Research Grants won by staff of the department include:

Development of Expert System and Internet of Things (IoT) for Effective Plant Monitoring and Maintenance”, grant of #5,000,000.00 from Nigeria Artificial Intelligence Research Scheme to carry out research for the “2024 – 2025.

Development and Deployment of an Artificial Agent for Hospital Refuse Collection grant of #1, 999, 965.00 from TETFUND Institution-Based Research Intervention (IBRI) TETFUND/FUTMINNA/2024/034 as Co-Researcher for the “”, 2024.

Production of Absorbent Cartridges of Hydrochar for the Treatment of Pharmaceutical, Textile and Tannery Wastewaters in Nigeria” grant of #16,000,000.00 from Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) 2022 -2024 NRF/SETI/WAS/00160

Laser Enabled Manufacturing of Solar Systems. grant of EU131,350.00 from Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme, “

Surface Modification of Work Material using Powder Metallurgy (P/M) Compacted Electrodes during Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), EDW B11-026-0504, RM20,000 project awarded by Research Management Centre (RMC), IIUM, Malaysia in 2011, as a Co-Researcher.

Enhancement of Surface Wear Characteristics of Titanium Alloy (Ti-6Al-4V) Using Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM), EDW B13-037-0922, RM19, 800 projects awarded by Research Management Centre (RMC), IIUM, Malaysia in 2013, as a Co-Researcher.

Development of Eco-Friendly Nanoparticle Based Cutting Fluids for High-Speed Machining of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic, NRF/SETI/SAE/00053. N38,000,000.00 research grant awarded by TETFund, Nigeria in 2020 – 2022 grant period, as a Co-Researcher.

Laser-Enabled Manufacturing of Solar Systems (LaSoMa). European Union (EU) Grant, 2025 (Co-Researcher).

Development of an Electro-Mechanical Cracks Monitoring Device for Pipeline Structures. TETFUND Institution-Based Research Intervention (IBRI), 2024 (Principal Investigator).

Development of Carburized Mild Steel for Military and Civil Application Using Pulverized Coconut Shell Charcoal and Periwinkle Shell. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) 2020 NRF Research Grant Cycle (Principal Investigator).

Development of Eco-Friendly Nanoparticle Based Cutting Fluid for High-Speed Machining of Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic. Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) 2020 NRF Research Grant Cycle (Co-Researcher).

Development of a Low-Cost Smart Pig and Wireless Pipeline Sensor Network for the Detection of Pipeline Defects and Anomalies. TETFUND Institution-Based Research Intervention (IBRI), 2017 (Co-Researcher).

Science Educational Mobile Intervention Laboratory that aids Teaching and Learning of Sciences for Nigerian Secondary Schools, NG/P/2014/398, 2016

Development and Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid 1000 – capacity Egg Incubator (TETFUND/FUTMINNA/2024/058)

Development and Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid 1000-Capacity Egg Incubator as Principal Investigator (PI), awarded amount N1,983,410.00 by Tetfund’s Institutional Based Research Intervention (IBRI) Scheme TETFUND/FUTMINNA/2024/58

Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel Nanofluids as Coolant in Automobile Application as co-researcher awarded amount N1,995,510.00 by Tetfund’s Institutional Based Research Intervention (IBRI) Scheme TETFUND/FUTMINNA/2024/75    

Prof. A. Nasir won a grant of #1, 900, 000.00 from TETFUND Institution-Based Research Grant (TETFUND/FUTMINNA/2014/46) as the Principal Researcher

Prof. A. Nasir won a grant of #1, 000, 000.00 from Senate Research Based Fund (SENATE/FUTMINNA/2015/04) as the Principal Researcher

Development and Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid 1000-Capacity Egg Incubator as Principal Investigator (PI), awarded amount N1,983,410.00 by Tetfund’s Institutional Based Research Intervention (IBRI) Scheme TETFUND/FUTMINNA/2024/58          

Synthesis and Characterisation of Novel Nanofluids as Coolant in Automobile Application as co-researcher awarded amount N1,995,510.00 by Tetfund’s Institutional Based Research Intervention (IBRI) Scheme TETFUND/FUTMINNA/2024/75    

 

Patents:

Composite Screen and Integrated Protractor Device in Screen Printing       Machine – RP: NG/P/2022/71

Mobile Collapsible and Solar Powered Weather Station Incorporating IoT, – RP: NG/P/2022/15.

Mechatronics Training Kits – RP: F/P/2022/336.

IoT Greenhouse Gases Data Logger – RP: NG/P/2023/382.

Science Educational Mobile Intervention Laboratory that aids Teaching and Learning of Sciences for Nigerian Secondary Schools, NG/P/2014/398, 2016

Composition of Biolubricant with Improved Thermo-Oxidation Stability, Thermo-Physical Properties and Tribological Properties; Biolubricants and Method thereof” 2025, Malaysian Patent No. MY-211188-A.

Commercialisation:

  1. Federal Ministry of Science Prototype Production Grant; N 10,449,000 only.
  2. Contract Grant for the Purchase of Science Educational Mobile Teaching Aid and Training Workshop for the KADUNA State Government worth      Eighty-Seven Million, Nine Hundred and Fifteen thousand, One Hundred and Forty-Eight Naira, Sixty-Two Kobo (N 87.915, 148.62) 0nly.
  3. Award of Contract Grant for the Purchase of Science Educational Mobile Teaching Aid and Training Workshop for the KADUNA State Government    worth One Hundred and Three Million, Four Hundred and Ninety-Four      Thousand, Nine Hundred Naira (N 103,494,900) 0nly.

Collaborations

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: Engr. 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.

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.

  • Awards (if available)
  • 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 (2nd left) was one of the students that represented the University in China that won the 2024 Huawei 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 by students of the department.

Laboratory /Facilities

  • Equipment list:

SN

Equipment

Quantity

1

Demonstration Lathe

3

2

Weighing Balance (50kg capacity)

1

3

Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Unit TPS-3950

4

4

Basic Refrigeration TPS-3951

2

5

Advance Refrigeration TPS-3953

1

6

Advance Refrigeration TPS-3954

1

7

Natural convection and Thermal Radiation Apparatus

1

8

Air compressor

3

9

U- Tube Gauge

1

10

Autotronics Demonstration apparatus (assorted)

38

11

Golf car for students practical     

1

12

Complete Tool Box

1

13

Complete Vehicle Frame with Engine for Practical

1

14

Digital Multimeter for Practical

1

15

Dead Engines for practical

2

16

Combined Extension and compression of spring

1

17

Roof Truss

1

18

Belt Friction Apparatus

1

19

Modulus of Rigidity

1

20

Flywheel

1

21

Coil Friction

1

22

Governor

1
  • Laboratories/studios/workshops

 

Community Services

Members of staff of the department are actively engaged in various community and consultancy services in and outside the University. They occupy membership and leadership positions.

  • The department supported the Nigeria Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) Minna Chapter to host the 11th Annual General Meeting/Conference and Awards Ceremony in 2025 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.
  1. Alumni & Industry Linkages
  • Notable alumni achievements

PGD alumni of 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 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,

M.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.

  • Industry partners: The Department of Mechanical Engineering Federal University of Technology, Minna provided the cradle for the birth of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE) Minna Chapter. The first three past Chairmen of the Association have come from the department. Equally a member of the department became the National Chairman of NIMechE. Similarly, three staff members of the department have also been the Chairmen of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Minna Branch.

The list of industrial linkages and community services that we are actively engaged with are:

  • Scientific Equipment Development Institute (SEDI), Tagwai Dam Road, Chanchaga, Minna,
  • Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State
  • Internship placement partners
  • Students’ statistics per semester
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