Engr. Victor Mmerichukwu Mbachu
Engr. Victor Mmerichukwu Mbachu is a SENIOR LECTURER in INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
A Production Engineer with Mechanical & Industrial Engineering background. I have keen interest in analysis and diagnosis of man- machine systems; development of bio-energy; and optimization of production systems. ISCEA Certified Supply Chain Analyst and Renewable Energy Expert with research focus in Renewable energy; Applied System Analysis; Work Study and Work System Design; Project Management; Optimization of production and manufacturing systems; and Business Process Reengineering.
Personal Information
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Address: | Industrial And Production Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Benin. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2021) January, 2016 to June, 2021 PhD. (Manufacturing Engineering) Production Engineering |
| 2 | University of Ibadan. (Master Degree, December, 2010) October, 2008 to December, 2010 MSc. Industrial And Production Engineering |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005) November, 1999 to August, 2005 B.Eng Mechanical/Production Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Sub-Dean, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Departmental ICT officer (IPE), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka February, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Hostel Warden, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Website Editor (IPE), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Faculty Representative (Engineering), Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) NAU November, 2018 to July, 2021 |
| 6 | Departmental ICT officer (IPE), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 2015 to June, 2016 |
| 7 | Secretary (Unizik/ Awka branch), Nigeria institute of Industrial Engineering December, 2014 to Present |
| 8 | Project Supervisor, Luke de Genesis construction company Kaduna October, 2007 to March, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Mbachu V. M., Okwu M. O., Chiabuotu C. C., Tartibu L. K.. (2022, August) Biogas for Electricity Generation in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of the Prospects, Efforts and Contemporary Challenges , pp 91–114 |
| 2 | Modestus Okwu, C. M. U-dominic, Ifeyinwa J. Orji, Victor Mbachu, Ayomoh Michael. (2020, August) A Review of the Effect of Industry 4.0 on Supply Chain Systems. In A. E. Oluleye, V. O. Oladokun & O. G. Akanbi (Eds.), Advancing Industrial Engineering in Nigeria through Teaching, Research and Innovation. Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, University of Ibadan, pp 463 – 492 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Okonkwo Victor O , Mbachu Victor M , Bosah Nneka C , Mbachu Williams A , Alukwe Uche J. (2023, June), "Time Series Analysis of the TSS, TDS, BOD, COD, and Turbidity of Waste Water in a Pre-filtration Chambers of Enhanced Household Septic Tank", Saudi Journal of Civil Engineering, Vol. 7, (Issue 5), pp 127 - 136 |
| 2 | VM Mbachu, AG Muogbo, OS Ezeanaka, EO Ejichukwu, TGD Ekwunife. (2022, September), "An Economic Based Analysis of Fossil Fuel Powered Generator and Solar Photovoltaic System as Complementary Electricity Source for a University Student’s Room", Journal of Solar Energy Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 1159-1173 |
| 3 | D. O. Ikeogu, D. O. Amaefule, C. O. Nwajinka, V. M. Mbachu. (2022, May), "Cost-Effective Replacement Decision for the Transmission Unit of Locally Fabricated Palm NUT Digester", International Journal of Engineering Research & Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 5), pp 36 - 42 |
| 4 | Victor M. Mbachu, G. C. Ovuworie, Modestus O. Okwu, Lagouge K. Tartibu. (2021, May), "Modelling sustainability of a demand-based biomass to biogas conversion system: a bio-mimicry feedstock inventory-based approach.", Springer Nature |
| 5 | Victor M. Mbachu, Anthony C. Igboanugo, Uchechukwu J. Alukwe, Modestus O. Okwu. (2021, March), "Enhanced Biogas Production from Fresh Elephant Grasses, using liquid extract from plantain pseudo stem", International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 123 - 127, Volume 10, Issue 3, March 2021 ISSN 2277-8616 |
| 6 | Modestus O. Okwu, Olusegun D. Samuel, Omonigho B. Otanocha, Lagouge K. Tartibu. Henry O. Omoregbee, Victor M. Mbachu. (2020, November), "Development of ternary models for prediction of biogas yield in a novel modular biodigester: a case of fuzzy Mamdani model (FMM), artificial neural network (ANN) and response surface methodology (RSM)", Springer Nature, Biomass Conv. Bioref. (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-020-01113- |
| 7 | Mbachu Victor M., Igboanugo, Anthony C., Alukwe Uchechukwu J.. (2019, April), "Development Of Enhanced Substrate From Fresh Elephant Grass For Biogas Production", International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 44 – 49, 4.Volume 8, Issue 4, April 2019 ISSN 2277-8616 pp (44 – 49) |
| 8 | Mbachu Victor M., Alukwe Uchechukwu J. (2019, April), "Biogas Production Using Liquid Extract from Plantain Pseudo Stem", Zambrut (International Journal of Engineering & Industry), Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 9 - 14, ISSN: 2191-3315, Volume 2, Issue 2, page 9 - 14 |
| 9 | Mbachu V.M., Igboanugo, A. C.. (2018, November), "The Application Of Imagineering Concept In Biogas –To – Electricity Generation For Domestic Uses: Nigeria Perspective", Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 144 - 153, International Journal of Engineering and Applied Science |
| 10 | Mbachu V. M., Okonkwo V. O.. (2018, June), "A Physiological Assessment and Analysis of Stairs Climbing: Using the RAS and Efficiency of work done", Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 76-86, International Journal of Engineering and Applied Science |
| 11 | SC Nwigbo, KE Nzemeke, VM Mbachu. (2016, December), "Factory accidents survey and performance evaluation in a Nigerian steel rolling mills", Int J Eng Tech Res, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 41-45 |
| 12 | Okonkwo V. O., Mbachu V. M.. (2015, April), "Development Of Weight Based Decision Support System For Optimum Economic Roof Type For A Garble Frame.", Progressive Academic Publishing, UK, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 57 -62, European Journal of Engineering and Technology. Vol.3, No. 4, 2015 pp (57-62) |
| 13 | Okonkwo V. O., Mbachu V.M.. (2015, February), "A Comparative Analysis of Application Of Six Sigma Project Management Technique In Small And Medium Scale Construction Companies In Nigeria.", Progressive Academic Publishing, UK, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 74 - 87, European Journal of Engineering and Technology. Vol.3, No.3, 2015 pp (74-87) |
| 14 | Mbachu V.M., Onyechi P.C., Ogunoh V.A.. (2014, December), "Development Of A Decision Support System In Determining Optimum Number Of Server For NNPC Mega Petroleum Stations", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH, Vol. 3, (Issue 12), pp 207 -210, International Journal Of Scientific & Technology Research Volume 3, Issue 12, December 2014 ISSN 2277-8616 pp (207 – 210) |
| 15 | Ajaefobi J.O., Mbachu V.M.. (2014, October), "A review of global trends in manufacturing", Australian Journal of Engineering Research |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Victor m. Mbachu, Modestus O. Okwu, Celine C. Chiabuotu. (2019, November), "Biogas for electricity generation in Nigeria: a review of the prospects, efforts made so far and challenges for industrial engineers", |
| 2 | Victor M. Mbachu, Michael O. Mbonu. (2014, October), "Break Even Analysis for Incentive Based Profit System in Producer-Distributor Supply Chain System", , Nigeria Institute of Industrial Engineers |
| 3 | Victor M. Mbachu, Raphael O. Okeke. (2014, October), "Diagnostic Analysis of Operations in a Manufacturing System using Goal Programming Model", , pp 147 - 155, Nigeria Institute of Industrial Engineers |
| 4 | H.C. Godwin, A.R. Iwuchukwu, V.M. Mbachu. (2013, November), "A Critical Analysis of Poor Performance of Engineering Students in Engineering Mathematics: A case of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", , pp 127-139, Nigeria Institute of Industrial Engineers |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Victor M. Mbachu. (2014) Developmental Design for a Book Separator for the Faculty of Technology Library, University of Ibadan , Submitted to Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "TetFund Academic Staff Training and Development (ASTD)" (October, 2016 to June, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund) |
| 2 | Collaborator: "Institution based research(interdisciplinary)" (December, 2021). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TetFund) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International journal of Industrial and Production Manufacturing" (October, 2021) |
| 2 | Editor, "Industrial and Production Engineering departmental website" (October, 2020) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "The Journal of Supercomputing" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) ISSN: 2454-6194" (January, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "PGD in Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering" (October, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Accreditation Committee (FEGAC)" (January, 2023) |
| 2 | Sub- Dean Faculty of Engineering, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 3 | Collation Officer (Court ordered Rerun Election in Imo State), "Independent National Electoral Commission" (January, 2020) |
| 4 | Faculty Representative, "Academic Staff Union of Universities - NAU branch" (November, 2019) |
| 5 | Collation Officer (National Assembly Election in Anambra state), "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019) |
| 6 | Collation Officer (State House of Assembly Election in Anambra state), "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019) |
| 7 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka ( Monitoring Committee for productivity and efficiency in Prescience Programme)" (April, 2016 to October, 2020) |
| 8 | Departmental ICT officer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2015 to March, 2016) |
| 9 | Returning Officer for Anambra state House of Assembly Election - Ihiala 2 Constituency, "Independent National Electoral Commission" (April, 2015) |
| 10 | facilitator, "Anambra State Education Commission" (April, 2014) |
| 11 | Secretary, Unizik Branch, "Nigeria Institute of Industrial Engineers" (February, 2014) |
| 12 | Chairman (Zonal School Implementation Committee), "Scripture Union (Nig)" (March, 2011 to August, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R.29,773 (member since 2015), https://portal.coren.gov.ng/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers" - Mo 170 (member since 2013), http://niienigeria.org.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers" - 25176 (member since 2011), https://www.nse.org.ng/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Workshops | |
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| 1 | "Fundamentals of Procurement and Supply Chain Management", (House of Procurement (HOP) and Africa Resource Center (ARC)), 19th February, 2020 to 20th February, 2020; Lagos |
| 2 | "Practical training program on Renewable Energy", (Songhai Centre), 7th February, 2017 to 6th March, 2017; Porto - Novo, Republic of Benin |
| 3 | "2016 postgraduate research workshop: Train the trainers", (School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 4 | "Google Apps Schools Program", (University ICT and Google Apps Supporting Programs (GASP)), 16th June, 2015 to 18th June, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 5 | "High Profile Grant Oriented Proposals - writing and research management", (Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research (ECMR) and Centre for Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training (CHALADDRAT)), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 6 | "Training on mechatronics and labview", (National Centre for Equipment Maintenance and Development (University of Nigeria Nsukka)), 10th November, 2014 to 15th November, 2014; University of Nigeria Nsukka |
| 7 | "Refresher Course for prospective Corporate Members", (Nigerian Society of Engineers), 18th August, 2010 to 20th August, 2010; Enugu |