Comprehensive Bio Data for Dr Christian Bolu July 2014

Prof Christian A. Bolu, PhD
Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Comprehensive
Curriculum Vitae
July 2014
Version 7.25
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Table of Content
1.0 Personal Details ........................................................................................................... 4
2.0 Education ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 Professional Qualifications ......................................................................................... 4
4.0 Scholarship .................................................................................................................. 5
4.1 Publications ............................................................................................................. 5
4.1.1 Chapters in Books ............................................................................................... 5
4.1.2 Creative Work...................................................................................................... 5
4.1.3 Company Intellectual Property (Group Work) ..................................................... 6
4.1.4 Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers ..................................................................... 7
4.1.3b Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers (awaiting publication) ................................. 9
4.1.4 Books (Awaiting Publication)............................................................................... 9
4.1.5 Peer Reviewed Monographs/Commissioned/Technical Paper ............................ 9
4.1.6 Industry Technical Reports ................................................................................ 10
4.1.7 Industrial Experience ......................................................................................... 11
4.2 Peer Recognition .................................................................................................. 14
4.2.1 Editorship of Reputable Journal ........................................................................ 14
4.2.2 Membership of Editorial Board ......................................................................... 14
4.2.3 Appointments as University External Examiner, Assessor, etc........................... 14
4.2.4 Keynote, Lead Papers or Public Lectures ........................................................... 15
4.3 Current Research .................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Academic Linkages .............................................................................................. 16
4.4.1 Active Member of Professional Bodies .............................................................. 16
4.4.2 Personal Contacts to attract Grants, Research Linkage and Collaboration ......... 16
4.4.3 Collaboration with External Bodies and recognition in professional Circles
(appointments to boards, awards, fellowship, attracting Grants) ................................. 17
5.0 Teaching Quality (Effective & Competent Teaching) ........................................... 18
5.1 Length of Teaching .............................................................................................. 18
5.2 Student Evaluation .............................................................................................. 18
5.3 Lecture Modules & Courses Taught ................................................................. 18
5.4 Modern Teaching Aids ........................................................................................ 20
5.5 Lecture Delivery/Examination Procedures ...................................................... 20
5.6 Overall Student Performance ............................................................................. 20
6.0 Leadership (Skills & Traits) .................................................................................... 20
6.1 Appointments as Dean, Director, HOD............................................................ 20
6.2 Leadership/membership of University Committees, Ad Hoc and Statutory
Committees, Service at Dept, College, Hall, etc .................................................... 21
6.3 Mentorship of Students ....................................................................................... 22
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6.4 Postgraduate Supervision ................................................................................... 22
6.5 Punctuality and Attendance ............................................................................... 22
6.6 Feedback from Beneficiaries of Initiatives........................................................ 22
6.7 Records of Accomplishments/contributions .................................................... 22
7.0 Community Service................................................................................................... 23
7.1 Participation in promoting safety, security, harmony, sanitation, etc ......... 23
7.2 Initiating & participating in Departmental projects within workshop, road
safety, advocacy ......................................................................................................... 23
8.0 Referees...................................................................................................................... 24
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1.0 Personal Details
Full Name and Title: BOLU, Christian Amaechi (formerly ONWUGBOLU)
Date of Birth: Nationality: 8 June 1950, Nigerian
Institution: Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Contact Details:
Department of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Ikole Campus, Ikole, Ekiti State, 374101, Nigeria,
Phone: +234-803-7750954,
e-mail: [email protected]
2.0 Education
Doctorate of Philosophy (Industrial & Systems Engineering)
University of Wales, United Kingdom, 1982
Thesis topic: Dynamic Investment Planning
Master of Engineering (Industrial Engineering)
University of Toronto, Canada, 1979
Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 1976
Area of Emphasis: Machine Design and Vibrations
3.0 Professional Qualifications
a. Professional Engineers
1. Registered Engineer (Mechanical), Council for the Regulations of Engineering
in Nigeria (COREN), 1983
2. Fellow – Nigerian Society of Engineers – 2005
3. Member – Nigerian Society of Engineers – 1982
4. Fellow – Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers, 1993
b. Computer Professionals
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5. Member – Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria - 2003
c. SAP Certifications
6. SAP Consultant - SAP Best Practices Tools and Accelerators - 2007
7. Certified Solution Architect ERP- Integration of Business Processes with
mySAP ERP 2008
8. SAP Solution Consultant – SAP Business One
9. SAP Web Application Server Implementation & Operations I (TADM10) 2007
10. SAP Web Application Server Implementation & Operations II (TADM12) 2007
11. Implementation and Operation of SAP Netweaver Portal (TEP10) - 2008
d. Autodesk Certifications
12. Autodesk Inventor 2010 (Computer-Aided Design/Manufacture)
13. Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010
4.0 Scholarship
4.1 Publications
4.1.1 Chapters in Books
1. Bolu, C. A., (2013), Modeling Maintenance Productivity Measurement, Integrated Models
for Information Communication Systems and Networks: Design and
Development, Atayero, A. A. & Sheluhin, O. I (ed), DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-22081.ch008, IGI Global, USA
2.
Bolu, C. A. “Emerging Information Technologies: The Challenge for Nigerian Engineers”,
Compilation of Topical Issues of Engineering Practice 1985-2033, Adelabu, M.A.K, et al,
ed, The Nigerian Society of Engineers, 2002, ISBN: 978-0600701
4.1.2 Creative Work
3. Bolu, C. A., Enterprise Resource Planning Software, COMWARE, Versions 1, 2 & 2.2,
1986-2002. Covers Financials, Logistics, Human Capital Management.
(Contains over 1 million lines of computer programming codes in C language, Clipper
and C++)
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4. Church Administration Software, CHURCHWARE, Versions 1, 2, 1988-2000. Covers
the following Church Membership, Finance and Church Growth
(Contains over 250,000 lines of Computer programming codes in C, C++, Clipper)
4.1.3 Company Intellectual Property (Group Work)
a. Company
Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Holloware, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig)
Plc, Kaluworks, Mombasa, Kenya
Description Design of Deep Drawing Press Tool on Double Action
Mechanical Press, 1983
Contribution Design calculations and test analysis of mechanical
properties of deep drawn aluminium holloware for
rectangular preforms.
b. Company
Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Building Products, Division of Tower Aluminium
(Nig) Plc, Kaluworks, Mombasa, Kenya
Description Optimisation of Industrial 6 aluminium roofing sheet
profile for dynamic loading, 1986, 1987
Contribution Moment of Inertia design calculations and test analysis
for point and distributed load in windy and humid
atmospheric conditions.
c. Company
Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Extrusions, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig)
Plc, Booths Aluminium, Thika, Kenya
Description Extrusion Die Orifice Design of Thin-Gage Aluminium
Extruded Profiles
Contribution Computer-aided design, mathematical programming and
test analysis of mechanical properties of extruded profile
and sections.
d. Company
Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Extrusions, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig)
Plc, Ghana Aluminium, Tema, Ghana
Description Automatic Identification Using Code 3 of 9 Bar Coding
for Industrial Spare Part
Contribution Unified Modeling Language (UML) Use Case, CProgramming language coding and verification with pen
scanners.
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e. Company
Comcraft Services Limited, UK
International Data Management Services Ltd
Description
Enterprise Resource Planning for Manufacturing
Systems, 1988
Contribution System analysis and design, coding of over one million
code lines in C, Clipper and FORTRAN
f. Company
Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Extrusion, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig)
Plc, Booths Aluminium, Thika, Kenya
Description Optimal Powder Coating for Aluminium Extruded
Profile for 6063 Aluminium Alloys, 1989
Contribution Modelling and Simulation of Spray Gun Guided
trajectory and test analysis of coating properties coated
and baked extruded aluminium sections and profiles
g. Company
Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Tool and Engineering, Division of Tower
Aluminium (Nig) Plc
Description Characterisation and optimization of annealing
conditions for computer-aided CNC Wire-Cut Extrusion
Die
Contribution Computer-aided design, test data matrix design and test
analysis of die orifice mechanical properties.
h. Company
Comcraft Services Limited, UK
Tower Holloware, Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig)
Plc, Kaluworks, Mombasa, Kenya
Description Optimal Surface Finish for Gravity Die Cast Aluminium
kettle Spout and Knobs for 4-litre Aluminium Kettles,
1987, 1999
Contribution Design calculations and test analysis of surface properties
of die-cast aluminium hollowware spouts and knobs
4.1.4 Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers
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5. Babalola, P. O., Bolu, C. A, Inegbenebor, A. O.,Odunfa, K. M., (2014), Development of
Aluminium Matrix Composites: A review, Online International Journal of Engineering
and Technology Research, ISSN 2346-7452; Volume 2: pp. 1-11; April, 2014,
Available Online at http://www.onlineresearchjournals.org/OIJETR
6. Bolu, C. A., (2013), Modeling Maintenance Productivity Measurement of Engineering Production
Systems: Discrete Event Simulation Approach, International Journal of Mechanical &
Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS (13)9, 1-9
7. Fayomi, O.S.I., Gbenebor. O.P, M. Abdulwahab1, Bolu, C.A. and A.P.I. Popoola,
(2013), “Structural Modification, Strengthening Mechanism and Electrochemical ,
Assessment of the Enhanced Conditioned AA6063-type Al-Mg-Si Alloy”, Journal of
New Materials for Electrochemical Systems Vol 16, 2013
8. Bolu, C.A, Ademisoye O. T, Alimi A. (2012), ”University Optical Fibre Network
Access Optimisation: A Case Study”, International Journal of Mechanical &
Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS (12)06, 47-52
9. Bolu, C. A, Adewumi, A, (2012), ‘Large Scale Document Management System:
Selecting and Implementing Effective Public Sector Knowledge Management System’,
Journal of Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers, Vol 3, 2012, 83-90
10. Onwugbolu (Bolu), C. A., (1983), “Forecasting Nigeria Aluminium Demand”, The
Nigerian Engineer, Vol 18, No 3, July 1983
11. Bolu, C. A, Sharma, R, Rishi, M, (2012), “Fine-tuning Central Banks Web
Communications Usability Tests & Content Management”, International Journal of
Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2(10), October, 2012 ISSN: 2049-3444, IJET
Publications UK.
12. Babalola, O, Bolu, C. A., (2013), “Synthesis of Aluminium Matrix Composites”- A
review (AMS-2013-0094), Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 9, 2013
13. Bolu, C. A. (2012), “The Church in the Contemporary World: Information and
Communication Technology in Church Communication for Growth – A Case Study”,
(2012),
Journal
of
Media
and
Communication
Studies,
DOI:10.5897/JMCS11.091, Vol. 4(3), March 2012
14. Bolu, C. A., Ifeanacho, (2012), I, Achieving Access to Knowledge through ELearning: A Case Study, International Journal of Engineering and Technology,
Vol. 2(10), October, 2012 ISSN: 2049-3444, IJET Publications UK
15. Bolu, C. A. Egbo, K., (2014), The Role of Higher Education Institutions in the
Development of ICT Professionals for Innovation in Nigeria, International Journal
of Engineering Innovation & Research (3)1, 1-7
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16. Bolu, C. A., Adewumi, A., Egbo, K., (2014), “Towards Making World-Class
Universities: Case Study of the Role of Information and Communication
Technology”, International Journal of Advanced Research and Engineering
Innovation, 3(1), 1-9
17. Onwugbolu (Bolu), C. A., Bamiro. O., Aderibigbe, D. A, (1992), National Survey on
Industrial Raw Materials: Base Metals, Iron, Steel and Engineering Service Sector, Raw Materials
Research and Development Council, February 1992
18. Ogwo, B. A., Akaneme, F. I., Bolu, C. A. Human Capital Remittances from Africans in
Diaspora using Information Communication Technology: The Experiences of University
of Nigeria, Specialist Interest, Case Study, Other International funded Research programme,
eInfrastructures, Technical Paper, ICT for Development, Uganda, 6-9 May 2009
19. Onwugbolu, C. A. (1989), “On issues of Cooperation of ECOWAS Countries in Sourcing of
Aluminium Raw Materials, Raw Materials Research and Development Council Action
Committee on Raw Materials, Abuja, April 3-7, 1989
4.1.3b Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers (awaiting publication)
20. Bolu, C. A., Nwaji, G., (2014), Participative Mechatronics Engineering Education for Innovative
Community Development: A Nigerian Case Study, Mechatronics, July 2014
21. Bolu, C. A., Adewumi, A, “Characterisation and Optimal Selectiono of Digital Asset
Management Systems For Governance in Emerging Economies”, Information and
Management, Elsevier, ISSN: 0378-7206, on revision.
22. Bolu, C. A., “Modeling Mean Time to Failure in Aluminium Rolling Mills: A Case Study”,
International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS
Vol. 12 (06), June 2014
23. Bolu, C. A., Egbo, K.M., Ojedeji, S., Event Based ICT Policy Implementation-A
Case Study, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, June, 2014
ISSN: 2049-3444, IJET Publications UK
4.1.4 Books (Awaiting Publication)
24. Bolu, C. A., Nwaji, G., Mechatronics Essentials for Mechanical Engineers, Xlibris
Corporation, Dartford DA2 6QD: United Kingdom December 2014
25. Bolu, C, A., Adejuyigbe, A, Essentials of Mechatronics System Design, Xlibris
Corporation, Dartford DA2 6QD: United Kingdom December 2014.
4.1.5 Peer Reviewed Monographs/Commissioned/Technical Paper
26. Bolu, C. A., Designing University-wide ICT Strategy Progamme, Technical Report on
Strategy Management, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 2009
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27. Bolu, C. A., Implementing University-wide Central Administration Document
Management Systems, Technical Report on Digital Assets Management, Covenant University,
2011
28. Bolu, C.A, Ogwo, Umeano, National Continuing Professional Development Programme for Technical
Education Teachers, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 2009
29. Bolu, C. A., Nzewi U, Agu, C, Open and Distance Learning Strategy Plan 2010-2014,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka, June 2009
30. Bolu, C. A, Setting up Software Entrepreneurship Training for University Students, University of
Nigeria, Nsukka, April 2009
4.1.6 Industry Technical Reports
31. Onwugbolu, C. A., Aluminium Collapsible Tune Line, Manufacturing Project Report,
African packing Company Ltd, International Data Management services Limited, April 1994
32. Onwugbolu, C. A. Works Standards, Tower Building Products, Productivity Series,
International Data Management Services Limited, 1994
33. Onwugbolu, C. A, Market Study for Steel Drums Utilisation in Nigeria, for Hoesch Pipe
Mills Limited, International Data Management Services Limited, September 1993
34. Onwugbolu, C. A, Ceramics manufacturing Plant, for Midland Galvanizing Products
Limited, International Data Management Services Limited, May 1994
35. Onwugbolu, C. A, Market Study for Flat Glass Products in Nigeria, Oluwa Glass
Company Plc International Data Management Services Limited in association with BEC Associates
International Limited, February 1993
36. Bolu, C. A., Emerging Technologies for Industrial productivity Measurement in Nigeria,
Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, 2001
37. Bolu, C.A, Software and Information Technology Outsourcing Project, Comcraft Services Ltd,
UK, August 2006
Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers
38. Inegbenebor A.O., Babalola P.O., Bolu C.A., Inegbenebor A.I., (2014), “Development
Of Aluminum Based Silicon Carbide Particulate Metal Matrix Composite Through Stir
Casting Processing”, 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Sept 08 - 10 2014 Philadephia, U.S.A.
39. Inegbenebor A.O., Babalola P.O., Bolu C.A., Inegbenebor A.I., (2014), “The
Development of Molecular-based Materials for Electrical and Electronic Industries”,
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International conference with the theme ‘Turning the Knowledge of Science into Development scheduled
for July 8-11, 2014
40. Onwugbolu, C. A. and Mani, R, (1984), “The Engineering Challenges for Cost
effective Steel Scrap Recovery in Nigeria”, Proceedings of the Nigeria Society of Engineers
Conference, Kano, 1984
41. Onwugbolu, C. A. (1987), Resource Conservation through Preventive Maintenance in
the Nigeria Aluminium Metal Forming Plants”, Proceedings of the Nigeria Society of Engineers,
1987
42. Onwugbolu, C. A. and Oloruniwo, F, (1988), “Measuring Maintenance Productivity”,
Proceeding of the Computer Aided Manufacturing Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1988
43. Onwugbolu, C. A. (1989), “Technological Forecasting in the Food Industry”, Proceedings
of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, April 3-7, 1989
4.1.7 Industrial Experience
a. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (Public Limited Liability Companies)
44. 1996–1998 Aluminium Extrusion Industries Plc, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
Achievements:
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Moved the Company from the 2nd-Tier securities market to the 1st-Tier.
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Established a new Billet casting plant facility and an elelectro-colouring plant and thus increasing
Company’s fixed asset base by 70%.
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Successfully sourced about US$ 1 million from the Capital market.
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Incorporated and developed a subsidiary Company to further add value to existing products in
manufacturing Automotive Bus windows.
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Recruited and developed Nigerian Engineers to adequately take responsibility for the facilities
expansion. Developed personnel capability in CAD/CAM, System Trouble Shooting
45. 1998–1991 Tower Extrusions, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria -General Manager
Achievements:
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Increased Production and Sales Turnover to over US$10 million.
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Set up the first Computer Numerical Control Wire-Cutting machine in Nigeria for Extrusion Die
manufacturing
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Established a new high tech Tools and Engineering Division manufacturing Hot & Cold Extrusion
Dies, Press Tools and Injection moulding tools and thus increasing Company’s fixed asset base by
10%.
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Established the first Powder coating Plant in Nigeria.
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Developed export market in Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon and
Namibia.
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Capacity building for Nigerian Engineers to adequately take responsibility for the facilities
expansion.
46. 1986–1988 Tower Building Products, Ikeja, Lagos - General Manager
Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc roll-forming Roofing Sheets and installation of roofing sheets
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and Claddings.
b. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (Private Limited Companies)
47. 1992–1995 International Data Management Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos – Managing Director
Consultancy Firm in Information Technology, Hardware Support Services, Human Resource Development,
Consultancy and Market Research
Achievements:
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Increased Turnover 10 times over.
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Developing personnel capability for contemporary Corporate MIS development, Networking and
Process Re-engineering.
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Developing Enterprise Resource Planning Software in use in 15 locations in Nigeria and 2 in Ghana
and 1 in Kenya.
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Carried out several Market Research and Feasibility Studies for several Companies in Nigeria and
Ghana. Some of the projects were to be IFC part-financed. Some of the studies were in Float Glass
Plant, Ceramics Plant, Automotive Components manufacture and Steel Drums manufacture
c. Technical Director/Manager/Consultant (Limited Liability Companies)
48. 1982 Kaluworks (Kenya) Ltd, Mombasa, Kenya –Technical Manager
49. 1991-1996 Ghana Aluminium Products Ltd, Tema, Ghana - Technical Consultant
50. 1982–1985 Tower Holloware, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria - Technical Manager
Achievements:
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Maintained the lead in the Nigerian market in terms of quality, market share and product range.
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Established a computerised production planning and optimisation which greatly improved
productivity and profitability
51. 1976–1977 Gombe Oil Seed Processors Ltd, Gombe, Bauchi State - Mechanical Engineer
Achievements:
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Suggested improved efficient process management and control procedures which improved
productivity.
e. Non-Executive Director (Private Limited Liability Companies)
52. 1992 Asaba Aluminium Company Limited, Asaba, Delta State, Non-Executive Director
53. 1992-2014 Borno Aluminium Company Ltd, Maiduguri, Non-Executive Director
54. 1992-2014Queensway Aluminium Company Limited, Kaduna, Kaduna State - NonExecutive Director
55. 2007-2014 International Data Management Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos Non-Executive
Director
56. 1985-1987 Agric Industries Ltd, Zaria, Kaduna State, Non-Executive Director
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f. University Enterprise
57. 2012–2014 Federal Univbersity Oye-Ekiti - Dean, Faculty of Engineering
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Oversight for the processes of recruitment, appointment, and promotion of faculty members;
Ensures effective personnel records for the faculty;
Convenes and presides over the Faculty board meetings
In liaison with the relevant university organs oversees the development and modifications of
special programmes and curriculum;
Constitutes the various committees of the Faculty
Ensures that the faculty periodicals and journals are constantly produced
Ensures that examinations are well conducted and coordinated in the faculty
Ensures the procurements and sharing of facilities such as office space and furniture among
faculty members
Attends and represents the faculty in the Committee of Deans meetings
Interfaces with the alumni of the faculty for the purposes of raising resources for the faculty
and school.
58. 2012–2014 Federal University Oye-Ekiti - Director, ICT
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Lead IT strategic and operational planning to achieve University goals.
Supervision the activities of IT consultants to development, maintain and update the
University Website
Identify opportunities for the appropriate and cost-effective investment of financial resources
in IT systems and resources, including staffing, sourcing, purchasing, and in-house
development.
Coordinate the provision of training services for persons who wish to be computer literate
through short-term and part-time course and programmes
Oversee the provision and maintenance of a campus-wide ICT network covering academic,
administrative and residential areas.
Coordinate specific IT courses for students at undergraduate level in all disciplines especially
in Computer Applications
Assess and advise University Management on the risks associated with IT investments.
Develop, track, and control the information technology annual operating and capital budgets.
Coordinate and facilitate consultation with stakeholders to define systems requirements for
new technology implementations.
Ensure continuous delivery of IT services through oversight of service level agreements with
end users and monitoring of IT systems performance.
Ensure IT system operation adheres to applicable laws and regulations.
Establish lines of control for current and proposed information systems.
Direct development and execution of a University-wide disaster recovery and continuity plan.
Review hardware and software acquisition and maintenance contracts and pursue master
agreements to capitalize on economies of scale.
Keep abreast with trends and issues in the IT industry, including current technologies and
prices.
Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal IT resources and external
entities, including government, vendors, and partner organizations.
Achievements
• Functional E-learning Site
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Webometrics – moved University to top 27 in Nigeria out of 134 Universities
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ICT Policy implementation
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Launched Departmental Websites project
59. 2007–2010 University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria - Director, ICT/Innovation Centre
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Facilitation and acceleration of innovations in Science, Engineering and Management.
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Commercialisation of inventor’s technology with linkages to commercial partners for emergence of
new product and services.
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Licensing of new technologies and ideas to new and existing companies in engineering and
technology, pharmaceuticals (including the emerging Herbal medicine vista), electronics, software
engineering, human and technology management systems, etc
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Setting up of Companies in new ventures by assisting through support services, mentoring,
specialist business surgeries, funding advice and access to capital
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Procurement and management of seed funds and venture capital for new enterprises in incubation
and advancement of commercial production activities.
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Building of a wide network base of useful contacts for exchange of ideas and resource mobilisation.
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Establishment and facilitation of functional and productive University Consultancy Services to
external organisations including the government and International agencies.
60. 2009-2010 University of Nigeria ICT Strategy Programme – Project Manager
Achievements:
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Moved the University of Nigeria world universities ranking to the top 70 in Africa and from 16000
world rank to 7170.
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Digitised over 6 million pages of theses, publications, and personnel records from 1960 to 2010.
61. 2011-2012 Covenant University ICT Chairman
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E-learning Pilot Site
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Webometrics – CU Top 100 in Africa for the first time
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Draft ICT Policy submitted to management
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Launched Departmental Websites project
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Techno-Innovation Hour launched
4.2 Peer Recognition
4.2.1 Editorship of Reputable Journal
62. 1989-1990
The Nigerian Engineer
Editor
63. 1986-1987
The Nigeria Engineer
Assistant Editor
4.2.2 Membership of Editorial Board
64. 1984-1986 The Nigeria Engineer
Member
4.2.3 Appointments as University External Examiner, Assessor, etc
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65. PhD Internal Assessor/Examiner
i. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, 2011 – 1 No PhD
• Topic: Development of Wind Energy Models and Wind Maps for Nigeria
ii Department of Computer and Information Systems, Covenant University – 2 Nos
PhD
• Topic: A Framework for Intelligent Voice-Enabled E-Education System
66. PhD Chief Examiner
i. Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, 2011 – 1 No PhD
• Topic: Development of Wind Energy Models and Wind Maps for Nigeria
ii. PhD Proposal Defense
• Characterization Of Aluminium Metal Matrix Dispersed With Silicon Carbide
Particules Using Stir Casting Method Philip OlufemI (B.Eng, M.Sc, MNSE,
R.Eng
• Impact of Climate Change on Solar Radiation and Energy in Nigeria
• Development of Cashew Nut Shelling and Separation Machine
• Corrosion Inhibition Performance of Plant Extracts and Chemical Inhibitors on
Steel Reinforcement in Concrete
4.2.4 Keynote, Lead Papers or Public Lectures
67. Bolu, C. A., Emerging Technologies for Industrial productivity Measurement in Nigeria, Nigerian
Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, 2001
68. Bolu, C. A, “Innovation: Strategy for Growth and Development”, Keynote Address at the
Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers Conference held at University of Ibadan,
22-24 April 2010
69. Bolu, C. A. “Innovation Unleashed” Public Lecture at the 2011 College of Science and
Technology 2011 Technology Week
70. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India “Managerial Strategies for the
Twenty-First Century, May 8-16, 1999
71. Keynote Speaker at the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers Conference held at
University of Ibadan, 22-24 April 2010
4.3 Current Research
72. Plant Maintenance Total Productivity Measurement
73. Mechatronics Adaptations of Local Production Machines
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74. Cutting Stock Problems in Aluminium Semi-Finished Products Industries
75. Digital Asset Management for Manufacturing Systems
76. Fibre Optics Network Optimisation
77. Innovations in Indigenous equipment
4.4 Academic Linkages
4.4.1 Active Member of Professional Bodies
78. 1984–1998 Nigeria Society Of Engineers
Nigeria
1996-1998 Executive Committee member -Ex-Officio, Nigeria Society of
Engineers, Owerri Branch
1989-1990 National Technical Secretary & Editor “The Nigerian Engineer”
1987-1988 Assistant National Technical Secretary & Assistant Editor “The
Nigerian Engineer”.
1987-1988 Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos Branch (The
largest Chapter of the Society)
1985-1986 Vice Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos Branch
1987-1989 The Chairman, Industrialization Committee (The first Chairman)
1983-1984 The Technical Secretary, Nigeria Society of Engineers, Lagos
Branch.
2998 – to date Nigeria Society of Engineers and Nigerian Institute of
Industrial Engineers
79. 1983–1988 Nigeria Institute of Industrial Engineers, Nigeria
1987-1988 National President
1985-1986 2nd Vice-President.
1983-1984 Technical Secretary
4.4.2 Personal Contacts to attract Grants, Research Linkage and
Collaboration
80. MTN Communications Ltd: Optical Fibre Cabling Last Mile to University of Nigeria,
12 kilometre OFC last mile costing about N120 million
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81. Google Inc: Secured collaboration for University of Nigeria with Google Inc. in 20092010 .Google University Access Programme is actualized.. Value about N500 million in
2 years
82. Google Inc: Recommended Covenant University in 2009 and participated actively to see
the Google University Access Programme is actualised at Covenant University. Value
about N100 million in 3 years
83. Autodesk Inc: Department of Mechanical Engineering became an Autodesk Authorised
Training Centre and also an Autodesk Authorised Certification Centre. This
collaboration will provide world-class Mechanical Engineering Design technology for
students and researchers.
84. SAP AG: Department of Mechanical Engineering is partnering with SAP on the worldclass Consultancy certification on Manufacturing Engineering and Plant maintenance.
The will make our graduate globally employable as well as improve the visibility of
Covenant University.
85. Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineering (NiMechE): Collaboration in
running the first-ever International Conference by the department of Mechanical
Engineering. NiMechE is giving N50,000 annually for the best final year mechanical
Engineering student.
86. Certiport Inc: Collaboration to provide International Testing Centre for ICT and
Autodesk Training
87. TEEAL, The Essential Electronic Agricultural Library, Secured grant for the
implementation of the online Library at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, for 2010 and 2011.
Grant worth $10,000.
88. Faculty of Engineering Equipment Drive Project, Federal University Oye-Ekiti. To raise
finds of about N1.8 billion for equipping the Faculty of Engineering Laboratories and
Workshops. Project Leader.
4.4.3 Collaboration with External Bodies and recognition in professional
Circles (appointments to boards, awards, fellowship, attracting Grants)
89. Nigerian Society of Engineers Merit Award for meritorious service to the Nigerian
Society of Engineers especially the Lagos Branch, 1989
90. Nigeria Society of Engineers Fellowship and member of Board of Fellows: 2003
91. Board Memberships
a. 1992
Asaba Aluminium Company Limited, Asaba, Delta State
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b. 1992-2011
Borno Aluminium Company Ltd, Maiduguri
c. 1992-2011
Queensway Aluminium Company Limited, Kaduna, Kaduna State
d. 2007-2011
International Data Management Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos
e. 1986-todate
Trustee of the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers
5.0 Teaching Quality (Effective & Competent Teaching)
5.1 Length of Teaching
92. Teaching in University
University
a.Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Department of Mechanical &
Mechatronics Engineering
Status
Professor
Period
2012-2014
2 years
b. Covenant University, Mechanical
Engineering Department
Professor
2014
Senior
Lecturer
Senior
Lecturer
Adjunct
Industrial
Lecturer
Graduate
Assistant
2 year
(August 2010 – 2012)
3 Years
(2007 –2010)
18 Years
(1986-2004)
c. University of Nigeria, Mechanical
Engineering
d. University of Ibadan, Industrial &
Production Engineering Dept.
e. University of Toronto, Industrial
Engineering Department
1 Year
(1978-1979)
5.2 Student Evaluation
93. Very hgh
5.3 Lecture Modules & Courses Taught
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Undergraduate
94. Lecture notes and modules are made available in neatly formatted notes on
the Internet and Repository
Level University
Courses
University of Toronto
• Mathematical Programming
• Industrial Computing Systems
University of Ibadan
• Reliability Engineering
University of Nigeria
• ME211 Engineering Drawing &
AutoCAD
• Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing
Covenant University
• MCE414 Modeling and Simulations in
Mechanical Engineering
• MCE511 Engineering Management
• MCE528 Introduction to Mechatronics
• MCE320 Numerical Methods
• MCE540 Artificial Neural Networks
Federal University OyeEkiti
• Mechatronics Systems Design,
• Signals & Systems,
• Sensors and Actuators,
• Introduction to Mechatronics,
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Microcontrollers/Microcomputers
• Linux Administration
• Tero-Technology
• Reliability Engineering
• Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing
Post Graduate
University of Ibadan
University of Nigeria
• ME 683: Inspection, Quality Control and
Reliability
• ME 684: Industrial Production System
Design
• ME 685: Analysis of Capital Investment
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Covenant University
• MCE911 Advanced Engineering
Mathematics
• MCE913 Dynamics and Control
• MCE832 Mechatronics and Manufacturing
Systems
• MCE814 Engineering Mathematics
• TERP10 Integration of Business Processes
5.4 Modern Teaching Aids
95. The following modern teaching methods are being used:
• Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and E-Learning on both the
University and Departmental VLE platforms. This was initialed and
set-up by me
• Collaborations Rooms
• Webinars
• Multi-media PowerPoint presentation
• Messaging, Wiki, Blogs
5.5 Lecture Delivery/Examination Procedures
96. Very good commendation by the External Examiner
5.6 Overall Student Performance
97. Almost zero failure rates. Students are made to work very hard.
6.0 Leadership (Skills & Traits)
6.1 Appointments as Dean, Director, HOD
98. 2012-Date Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti
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99. May 2013 Chairman, COREN Mechantronics Engineering BMAS
Committee
100. Feb 2011 to August 2012: Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering
101. Acting Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, 2012
102. Director, ICT, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, 2012
6.2 Leadership/membership of University Committees, Ad
Hoc and Statutory Committees, Service at Dept, College,
Hall, etc
103. August 2012 to date
Member, Federal University Oye-Ekiti –
Accreditation Committee, Committee of Deans
104. May 2013 to Date Chairman, Ekiti State Research and Education
Network (EkiREN)
105. May 2011 to 2012: Chairman, ICT/Webometrics Committee
106. May 2011 to date: Member, Covenant University Research and
Development (CUCERD) Committee
107. Sept 2011: Workshop Coordinator, Department of Mechanical
Engineering, Covenant University, Ota
108. November 2011 to date: Chairman, International Conference Planning
Committee for September 2012, Department of Mechanical Engineering,
Covenant University
109. 2010 University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Committee on University Teaching
Infrastructure Upgrade – Chairman
110.
Spiritual Leadership in the Christian Fellowship: 1971-todate
•
2006-Todate, Deacon, Assemblies of God Church, Obalende, Lagos
•
2009 Ambassador of the Kingdom. The highest honour to the Laity in
Assemblies of God Nigeria.
•
1988-2006, Deacon, Assemblies of God Churches in Ikeja and Owerri
•
1991-1996, Church Secretary, Assemblies of God Church, Ikeja, Nigeria
•
1980-81, International Student Secretary, Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship,
University of Wales, Swansea
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•
1974-75 The President, Christian Union, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
6.3 Mentorship of Students
111. Mentor student on project commercialization and innovation actualization
process
6.4 Postgraduate Supervision
112. PhD Supervision – 1 Nos, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant
University, Ota
113. M.Eng Supervision – 3 Nos, Department of Electrical and Information
Engineering, Department of Computer and Information Systems, Department of
Mechanical Engineering. Covenant University, Ota, University of Lagos MBA
6.5 Punctuality and Attendance
114.
Very punctual at all meetings, lectures and practicals
6.6 Feedback from Beneficiaries of Initiatives
115. International Certification for faculties on Autodesk Inventor was very
good.
6.7 Records of Accomplishments/contributions
116. Digitisation of the department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant
University academic and administrative documents. Provision of
departmental digital assets repository
117. Establishment and training of departmental faculty on e-learning platform
118. 1974 Design of Logo for the Mechanical Engineering Association,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
119. 1975 Best Paper at the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students
Association (NUESA) at Nsukka
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120. 1989 The Nigerian Society of Engineers (Lagos Branch) 1989 Meritorious
Service Award, in Lagos
121. 2006 The ATC of the year Autodesk Training Centres in Africa, in Prague,
Czech Republic
7.0 Community Service
7.1 Participation in promoting safety, security, harmony,
sanitation, etc
122.
Emphasis on fire drills and fire equipment serving
123. 1997 National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (Imo State Chapter),
Citation for Distinguished Service to Safety, in Owerri, Imo State
7.2 Initiating & participating in Departmental projects
within workshop, road safety, advocacy
124. Internal generation of funds through life-long learning, consultancy and
services. The department of Mechanical Engineering have created business
plan with turnover of N12.5 million and net contribution of N5 million,
2011/2012 session.
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8.0 Referees
1. Professor Chinedu Nebo
Honourable Minister of Power
Ministry of Power
Abuja
2. Professor Isaac U. Asuzu
Vice Chancellor
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
3. Professor F. A. Oyawale
Head,
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Covenant University
Ota
4. Professor Samuel Enibe
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State
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