Engr. Victor Mmerichukwu Mbachu
Engr. Victor Mmerichukwu Mbachu is a READER 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.
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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 March, 2024 |
| 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 | Victor M. Mbachu, Modestus O. Okwu, Celine C. Chiabuotu, Lagouge K. Tartibu. (2022, July) Biogas for Electricity Generation in Nigeria: A Systematic Review of the Prospects, Efforts and Contemporary Challenges wiley |
| 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 | V.M Mbachu,O.R. Okeke,A.E. Chinweze,E.O. Akintona. (2024, August), "Diagnostic Analysis of Operations in Manufacturing System using Goal Programming Model", International Research Journal of Scientific Studies, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 32 - 41 |
| 2 | Victor M. Mbachu, Solomon C. Nwigbo, Chisom O. Molokwu, Ruth C. Okereke. (2024, June), "Analysis of air pollution from fossil fuel powered electricity generating set around off-campus student’s hostel: consideration of location and number of generators in use", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 244-259 |
| 3 | Victor Mmerichukwu Mbachu, Victor Odinaka Okonkwo. (2024, April), "Determination of optimum shape of pinned parabolic arch structures under uniformly distributed loads: a blend of cost and functionality", Journal of Construction Project Management and Innovation, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 72 - 80 |
| 4 | Celine C. Chiabuotu, Victor M. Mbachu, Uche U. Opara, Daniel A. Ekpechi, Stanley C. Kanu. (2024, May), "Effect Of Bio-Digester’s Shape On Biogas Production: A Comparative Analysis Of 3dPrinted Triangular And Hexagonal Shaped Biodigesters", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 1198-1209 |
| 5 | Ugochi Chinonyerem Mbachu, Victor Mmerichukwu Mbachu, Cordelia Ochuole Omoyi. (2024, March), "Analysis of Research Productivity of Male and Female Academics in Private Universities in South-East, Nigeria: A Scorecard for Gender Parity Advocates", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 347-354 |
| 6 | Victor M. Mbachu, Chisimdi Esther Uba, Favour C. Onwubuya, Chinecherem P. Obi, Maurice O. Adim, Pelumi P. Asiribo. (2024, March), "TREKKING AS AN ALTERNATIVE INTRA CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION MODE AMONGST UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: THE ERGONOMIC CONCERN", Journal of Basic Physical Research, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 14 - 21 |
| 7 | Usman Ayatu ojonugwa, Mbachu Victor Mmerichukwu, okonkwo churchii chinonso, chinwuko Augustine Ifeanyi, Chizoba Chima Joshua. (2024, June), "Modelling the geothermal potentials energy of abakaliki lower benue trough Nigeria using fourier transform of digital aeromagnetic data", International journal of physical sciences, Vol. 19, (Issue 2), pp 112-126 |
| 8 | Victor O.Okonkwo, Victor M. Mbachu, Nneka C. Bosah, Williams A. Mbachu, Uche J. Alukwe. (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 |
| 9 | Victor Mmerichukwu Mbachu, Abumchukwu Gerald Muogbo, Okechukwu Sylvester Ezeanaka, Emmanuella Obiageli Ejichukwu, ThankGod Dozie Ekwunife. (2022, October), "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 |
| 10 | 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 |
| 11 | Victor M. Mbachu, GC 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", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 4957-4963 |
| 12 | 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 |
| 13 | 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)", Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Vol. 13, pp 917–926 |
| 14 | Victor M. Mbachu, Anthony C. Igboanugo, Uchechukwu J. Alukwe. (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 |
| 15 | Victor M. Mbachu, Uchechukwu J. Alukwe. (2019, April), "Biogas Production Using Liquid Extract from Plantain Pseudo Stem", International Journal of Engineering & Industry, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 9 -14 |
| 16 | Victor M. Mbachu, Anthony C. Igboanugo. (2018, May), "THE APPLICATION OF IMAGINEERING CONCEPT IN BIOGAS –TO – ELECTRICITY GENERATION FOR DOMESTIC USES: NIGERIA PERSPECTIVE", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 144-153 |
| 17 | Victor M. Mbachu, Victor O. Okonkwo. (2017, January), "A physiological Assessment and Analysis of Stairs Climbing: Using the RAS and Efficiency of work done", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 76 - 86 |
| 18 | Nwigbo S.C, Nzemeke K.E, Mbachu V. M. (2016, December), "Factory accidents survey and performance evaluation in a Nigerian steel rolling mills", International Journal of Engineering and Technical Research (IJETR), Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 41 - 45 |
| 19 | V. O. Okonkwo, V. M. Mbachu. (2015, April), "A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF APPLICATION OF SIX SIGMA PROJECT MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUE IN SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES IN NIGERIA", European Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 74 - 87 |
| 20 | V. O. Okonkwo, V. M. Mbachu. (2015, April), "DEVELOPMENT OF WEIGHT BASED DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR OPTIMUM ECONOMIC ROOF TYPE FOR A GARBLE FRAME", European Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 57 - 62 |
| 21 | Victor M. Mbachu, Pius C.Onyechi, Victor A.Ogunoh. (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 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Modelling of flow parameters of a Newtonian fluid through cracked pipe" (2024). Completed Masters project by Mbaka, Uchechukwu Ogbu. |
| Grants | |
| 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, "Futuristic Trends in Renewable & Sustainable Energy" (February, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "International journal of Industrial and Production Manufacturing" (October, 2021) |
| 3 | 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, "Master of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)" (March, 2024 to May, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "PGD in Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering" (October, 2022 to November, 2022). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Steering Committee of ASUU-NAU Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited" (March, 2024 to May, 2024) |
| 2 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Accreditation Committee (FEGAC)" (January, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "FACULTY OF ENGINEERING COMMITTEE OF DEANS OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CODET) COMPETITION COMMITTEE" (June, 2023) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (June, 2023) |
| 5 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Matriculation Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 6 | Secretary, "Faculty of Engineering Committee on student's welfare" (June, 2023) |
| 7 | Member, "Faculty of Engineering Misconduct Committee" (June, 2023) |
| 8 | Sub- Dean Faculty of Engineering, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 9 | Collation Officer (Court ordered Rerun Election in Imo State), "Independent National Electoral Commission" (January, 2020) |
| 10 | Faculty Representative, "Academic Staff Union of Universities - NAU branch" (November, 2019) |
| 11 | Collation Officer (National Assembly Election in Anambra state), "Independent National Electoral Commission" (February, 2019) |
| 12 | Collation Officer (State House of Assembly Election in Anambra state), "Independent National Electoral Commission" (March, 2019) |
| 13 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka ( Monitoring Committee for productivity and efficiency in Prescience Programme)" (April, 2016 to October, 2020) |
| 14 | facilitator, "Anambra State Education Commission" (April, 2014 to April, 2014) |
| 15 | Secretary, Unizik Branch, "Nigeria Institute of Industrial Engineers" (February, 2014) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria" - R29773 (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://portal.nse.org.ng/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2f |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "32nd Engineering Assembly - COREN", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria), 2nd September, 2024 to 4th September, 2024; Thisday Dome, Abuja |
| 2 | "Climate and Environmental challenges: Advancing the frontier of disruptive Innovations in Africa", (Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 8th May, 2024 to 9th May, 2024; hybrid / Unizik Business School, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 3 | "Use of Emerging Technologies in African Education and Development", (Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka & Fontis Aid Foundation, Anambra, Nigeria), 1st May, 2024 to 4th May, 2024; hybrid / ASUU secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka |
| 4 | "Enhancing and Strengthening Engineering Practitioners ' Code of Conduct for Resilient Engineering Practice in Nigeria", (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)), 7th August, 2023 to 9th August, 2023; International Conference Center (ICC) Abuja |
| 5 | "Industrial Engineering as a Key to Economic Recovery", (The Nigerian Society of Engineers (Industrial Division)), 31st January, 2019 to 1st November, 2019; Federal University of Technology Owerri, Owerri Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 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 |