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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Reginald Umunakwe
Reader / Associate Professor
Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Area of Specialization: Materials Science and Engineering
Biography
Dr. Reginald Umunakwe holds a Ph.D in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Akure. He also holds Master of Science degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the University of Lagos, and Bachelor of Engineering degree in Polymer and Textile Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Owerri. He was a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Rubber Technology Research Centre, Mahidol University, Thailand. Dr. Umunakwe is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria and currently a Reader in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering. He has published in both local and international journals and has attended conferences in Nigeria and abroad. Dr. Umunakwe has also won some grants and scholarships. Dr. Umunakwe teaches MME and engineering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate. He supervises master's and Ph.D theses. Dr. Umunakwe's research interest covers diverse areas including physical metallurgy, composites, rubber science and technology, corrosion, materials development and characterizations. Administratively, Dr. Umunakwe has held different positions in the university notably serving as the Head of Department, Examination Officer, Deputy Director, Level Adviser, Postgraduate Coordinator as well as serving in different committees. He currently serves as the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. Prior to joining the academia, Dr. Umunakwe worked in the construction and manufacturing industries. Dr. Umunakwe is an experienced academic mentor and very open to collaborations, fellowships and partnership with the industries and academia for productive research and problems solving. He is very receptive and ready to accept postgraduate students.
Research Interests
Physical metallurgy, composites, rubber engineering, materials development and characterizations, corrosion engineering, design and fabrication, recycling and circularity
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy, Materials and Metallurgical Engineering | The Federal University of Technology Akure | 2019 |
| Master of Science, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering | University of Lagos | 2010 |
| Bachelor of Engineering, Polymer and Textile Engineering | Federal University of Technology Owerri | 2007 |
| Postdoctoral Certificate | Mahidol University | 2023 |
Professional Qualification
The Nigerian Society of Engineers
The Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers
Awards
Tertiary Education Trust Fund/Mahidol University
Tertiary Education Trust Fund
National Association of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Students
Grants
Tertiary Education Trust Fund
Paper Presentation - Local
Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria Conference, Edo State
Paper Presentation - International
9TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: BUILDING CAPACITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURES: BRIDGING GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND LOCAL REALITIES, Winneba Ghana
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
INFLUENCE OF BLENDING VIRGIN, MECHANICAL AND MECHANOCHEMICALLY DEVULCANISED POLYACRYLONITRILE RUBBER ON PHYSICO-MECHANICAL AND SOLUBILITY PROPERTIES
CORROSION BEHAVIOUR OF HEAT-TREATED CU–SIC–GRAPHITE COMPOSITES WITH TALC–MAGNESITE-DERIVED OXIDE PHASES IN SIMULATED SEA WATER
OPTIMISATION OF THE PRODUCTION OF EPOXY/RECYCLED CERAMICS COMPOSITE FOR AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE PAD APPLICATION
INTERFACIAL ENGINEERING OF BAMBOO FIBER–POLYLACTIC ACID (PLA) COMPOSITES FOR ENHANCED FIBER–MATRIX COMPATIBILITY AND MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Effect of Welding Speed and Electrode Flux on Mechanical Properties of API 5L X42 and X70 Weldments
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF BIO-COMPATIBLE MAGNESIUM ALLOY SUITABLE FOR ORTHOPEDIC IMPLANT
Development and Characterization of Odogi Clay/ Epoxy Nanocomposites for Electronic Packaging.
Corrosion Characteterisations of Cu-SiC-Graphite Composites Containing Talc-Magnesite Derived Oxide Sintered at Varied Temperatures
