Mr. Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu
Mr. Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu is a LECTURER II in INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
My name is Okeagu Fredrick Nnaemeka, staff number SS-5920. A Lecturer II in the department of Industrial and Production Engineering. I had my B.Eng and M.Eng (Industrial option) in the Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. Currently doing my PhD in the Department of Production Engineering (Industrial option), University of Benin, Benin City, have taught many courses and published more than ten (10) journal articles and technical report. My first invention has been patented, while the second one is in the process. Have attended many academic conferences and reviewed many journal articles. A COREN registered Industrial Engineer (R72105), and a Fellow of Tetfund Alliance for Innovation Research (TETFAIR). My research interest is To Advance the Transition Towards Smart Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 with the Application of Digital Technologies (with Specialization on Predictive Maintenance) for Real-Time Process Monitoring and Failure Prediction of Advanced Manufacturing Equipment.
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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 |
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Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Master Degree, July, 2023) October, 2019 to July, 2023 MEng Industrial Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. December, 2019 to Present |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu, Kingsley Chinwuba Igwe, and Onyedika Obiakor.. (2025, April), "ASSESSMENT OF NOISE POLLUTION LEVELS IN ONITSHA METROPOLIS: A CASE STUDY OF MAJOR DISTRICTS.", International Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering |
| 2 | FREDRICK NNAEMEKA OKEAGU, CHARLES ONYEKA NWAMEKWE, BLESSING PRECY NNAMANI. (2024, May), "Challenges and Solutions of Industrial Development in Anambra State, Nigeria", ICONIC RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING JOURNALS |
| 3 | Moses C. Uzochukwukanma, Fredrick O. Okeagu, Richard U. Orji. (2023, November), "Design and Optimization of 0.5-Ton /Hr Foundry Cupola Furnace Operations", International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) |
| 4 | Chika Edith Mgbemena and Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu. (2023, June), "Development of an Iot-based Remote Monitoring Device for the Maintenace of Injecton Moulding Machines in Plastic Industries", UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences |
| 5 | DAVID OBIKE ONUOHA, CHIKA EDITH MGBEMENA, HAROLD CHUKWUEMEKA GODWIN, FREDRICK NNAEMEKA OKEAGU. (2022, July), "APPLICATION OF INDUSTRY 4.0 TECHNOLOGIES FOR EFFECTIVE REMOTE MONITORING OF CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM OF OIL AND GAS PIPELINES - A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL & PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (IJIPE) |
| 6 | FREDRICK NNAEMEKA OKEAGU, CHIKA EDITH MGBEMENA. (2022, June), "A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF DIGITAL TWIN SYSTEMS FOR IMPROVED PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT IN SMART FACTORIES", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING (IJIPE)) |
| 7 | OKEAGU FREDRICK NNAEMEKA, AKINTONA EZEKIEL OLUWADAMILARE, NNAMANI BLESSING. (2022, March), "IMPACT OF STAKEHOLDERS ON THE SUCCESS OF PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS) |
| 8 | EZEANYIM OKECHUKWU CHIEDU, OKEAGU FREDRICK NNAEMEKA, IGWEGBE ARINZE CHRISTAIN. (2022, March), "INPUT-OUTPUT SYSTEM APPROACH TO TEACHER-STUDENT PERFORMANCE RELATIONSHIP FOR A DEPARTMENT IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS) |
| 9 | SOMTO K. ONUKWULI, CHARLES CHIKWENDU OKPALA, FRED N. OKEAGU. (2022, May), "REVIEW OF BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS OF COIR FIBER FILLER MATERIAL IN COMPOSITES", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LATEST TECHNOLOGY IN ENGINEERING, MANAGEMENT & APPLIED SCIENCE (IJLTEMAS) |
| 10 | Ezekiel Akintona, Okeagu Fredrick, Maduka Nwufo. (2021, July), "Development Of Optimal Design And Circular Broach Modular Design Of Disc Cutters With The Development Of A Parametric Model", JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING RESEARCH & REPORT |
| 11 | EZEKIEL OLUWADAMILARE AKINTONA, ORJI UGOCHUKWU RICHARDS, OKEAGU FREDRICK NNAEMEKA. (2021, September), "ANALYSIS OF AN EXISTING METHOD OF PRODUCING CARBON FIBER", INTERNATIONAL OF ADVANCES IN ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT (IJAEM) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Somto K. Onukwuli, Charles Chikwendu Okpala, and Fred N. Okeagu. (2022, February), "Proceedings of the Faculty of Engineering International Conference on Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development", |
| 2 | BP Nnamani, FN Okeagu, YD Mohammed. (2020, April), "Proceedings of the 5th Research Conference of the NIQS (RECON 5)", |
| Technical Reports | |
| 1 | Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu. (2023) Development of an Intelligent System for Maintenance of Equipment in Smart Factories |
| Patents | |
| 1 | Engr. Dr. Chika Edith Mgbemena, Engr. Fredrick Nnaemeka Okeagu, Engr. Dr. Charles Chikwendu Okpala, & Engr. Chukwuma Godfrey Ono. "IoT-based Real-time Remote Monitoring Device for Predictive Maintenance of Injection Moulding Machine", (Issued: 2023, August) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "Tetfund Alliance for Innovative Research (TETFAIR)" (February, 2024 to November, 2024). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| 2 | Awardee: "PTDF MSC IN-COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME" (April, 2021 to July, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) |
| 3 | Awardee: "TETFUND Academic Staff Training and Development (AST&D) Grant" (January, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Adoption of Smart Factories in Nigeria: Problems, Obstacles, Remedies and Opportunities" (November, 2024) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Machine Learning and IoT- Based Predictive Maintenance Approach for Industrial Applications" (December, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Alumni Home-coming Organizer, "Faculty of Engineering, NAU, Awka." (April, 2025) |
| 2 | Timetable Officer, "Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, NAU, Awka." (October, 2024) |
| 3 | Collation Officer, "Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)" (March, 2023 to March, 2023) |
| 4 | Facility Maintenance Officer, "Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, NAU, Awka." (October, 2022 to October, 2023) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists" - AC01-000908 (member since 2025), https://nipes.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria (COREN)" - R72105 (member since 2023), https://www.coren.gov.ng/ |
| 3 | Full Member, "International Association of Engineers (IAENG)" - 355930 (member since 2023), https://www.iaeng.org/ |
| 4 | Full Member, "International Project Management Professional (IPMP)" - 0000214 (member since 2015), https://ipmponline.org/ |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "International Conference on Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development, FEG NAU Awka.", (FEG NAU Awka.), 10th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; Needs Assessment Building, NAU, Awka. |
| 2 | "Proceedings of the 5th Research Conference of the NIQS (RECON 5)", (National Institute of Quantity Surveying (NIQS)), 9th November, 2020 to 9th November, 2020; Federal University of Technology, Minna. |