ENGR. PROF. CHRISTOPHER C. IHUEZE, FRHD, FNSE
Prof. Christopher Chukwutoo Ihueze, FRHD, FNSE started his Engineering career at the famous University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) where he graduated with Bachelor of Engineering (Agricultural) in 1987. He obtained his Master’s degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering in 1999 at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and crowned his academic journey with PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2005 at UNN. He has engaged in engineering private practice after his NYSC in 1988 which helped in building his industrial capacity. In 2004, he was engaged as a full time Lecturer and he had a meteoric rise, becoming a Professor in 2009 at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
As COREN Registered Engineer, He is a member of many national and international reputable bodies such as:
- Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
- Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE)
- Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE)
- National Standing Committee (NSC) on Evaluation of Foreign Certificates
- Strategic Institute for Natural Resources and Human Development
To crown it in all in his profession, Professor Christopher became a Fellow of Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE) in 2023.
As erudite academia and distinguished researcher, He has won many research grants, some of them are:
- DELTA 2 Programme of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic and National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) 2022 with Project Title: Development of Hybrid Natural Fiber Reinforced Plastic for Electrical Cable Insulation & Accessories and Plumbing Piping & Accessories
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund(PTDF) 2014/2015 Annual Oil and Gas Research Grant with Project Title: Engineering Design and Production of Oil and Gas Facilities Using Plastics Reinforced with Plantain Fibres
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Research Grant (2019-2021) with Project Title: Integrity Testing of Plantain Fiber Reinforced High Density Polyethylene (PFRHDPE) for Use in Oil and Gas Pipeline, etc.The PTDF grant attracted by Prof. Ihueze was the foundation that led to the establishment of the Unizik Plastic Production Line. The grant has been completed yet the production line which he is directing has continued to shun out plastic products in commercial quantities.
- He has graduated over a dozen PhD students and several M.Eng. and B.Eng. students. He is an External Examiner in many Universities.
Prof. Ihueze has published over one hundred research articles in reputable local and international peer-review journals and have over 600 citations. He has attended many national and international conferences/forums. He has received many awards from many reputable bodies for his sound scholarship, creativity and leadership. He had served as resource person in NUC and COREN accreditation Teams.
As an administrator, He occupied different administrative responsibilities.
- He was Head of Departments in many different periods, Dean of Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Director of Production Process, Director of Civil Works, among other positions.
- As Dean of Faculty of Engineering NAU, he led students to CODET competition and the students won both first and second positions at South East Zone and at National level.