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Prof Christian A. Bolu, PhD

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Covenant University

Comprehensive

Curriculum Vitae

January 2016 Version 09.01.2016

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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 ...................................................................................................... 6

4.1.3 Company Intellectual Property (Group Work) ..................................................... 6

4.1.4 Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers ..................................................................... 8

4.1.3b Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers (awaiting publication) ................................. 9

4.1.4 Books (Awaiting Publication) ............................................................................. 10

4.1.5 Peer Reviewed Monographs/Commissioned/Technical Paper .......................... 10

4.1.6 Industry Technical Reports ................................................................................ 10

4.1.7 Industrial Experience ......................................................................................... 12

4.2 Peer Recognition .................................................................................................. 15

4.2.1 Editorship of Reputable Journal ........................................................................ 15

4.2.2 Membership of Editorial Board ......................................................................... 15

4.2.3 Appointments as University External Examiner, Assessor, etc ........................... 15

4.2.4 Keynote, Lead Papers or Public Lectures ........................................................... 16

4.3 Current Research .................................................................................................. 16

4.4 Academic Linkages .............................................................................................. 17

4.4.1 Active Member of Professional Bodies .............................................................. 17

4.4.2 Personal Contacts to attract Grants, Research Linkage and Collaboration ......... 17 4.4.3 Collaboration with External Bodies and recognition in professional Circles

(appointments to boards, awards, fellowship, attracting Grants) ................................. 18

5.0 Teaching Quality (Effective & Competent Teaching) ........................................... 19

5.1 Length of Teaching .............................................................................................. 19

5.2 Student Evaluation .............................................................................................. 19

5.3 Lecture Modules & Courses Taught ................................................................. 19

5.4 Modern Teaching Aids ........................................................................................ 21

5.5 Lecture Delivery/Examination Procedures ...................................................... 21

5.6 Overall Student Performance ............................................................................. 21

6.0 Leadership (Skills & Traits) .................................................................................... 22

6.1 Appointments as Dean, Director, HOD ............................................................ 22

6.2 Leadership/membership of University Committees, Ad Hoc and Statutory

Committees, Service at Dept, College, Hall, etc .................................................... 22

6.3 Mentorship of Students ....................................................................................... 23

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6.4 Postgraduate Supervision ................................................................................... 23

6.5 Punctuality and Attendance ............................................................................... 23

6.6 Feedback from Beneficiaries of Initiatives ........................................................ 24

6.7 Records of Accomplishments/contributions .................................................... 24

7.0 Community Service ................................................................................................... 24

7.1 Participation in promoting safety, security, harmony, sanitation, etc ......... 24

7.2 Initiating & participating in Departmental projects within workshop, road

safety, advocacy ......................................................................................................... 24

8.0 Referees ...................................................................................................................... 26

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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 Engineering

Km 10, Idiroko Road, Canaan Land

Ota, Ogun State, 121101, Nigeria,

Phone: +234-803-7750954,

e-mail: christian.bolu@covenantuniversity.edu.ng

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)

e. Special Recognitions

13. Community Title of Performance- The Otun Atayese of Ikole-Ekiti and

Egbaoba Land – October 10, 2015

14. Most Outstanding Partnership Initiative – by Covenany University

December 21, 2015

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: 10.4018/978-1-4666-2208-1.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

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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++)

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 (Industry 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)

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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, C-

Programming language coding and verification with pen scanners.

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

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4.1.4 Journals and Peer-Reviewed Papers 5. Inegbenebor A.O., Bolu C.A., Babalola P.O., Inegbenebor A.I., O.A. Fayomi, (2015)

Influence of the Silicon Carbide Grit Size Particles on the Mechanical and Electrical Properties of Stir Casting Aluminium Matrix Composite Material, Silicon, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrech, (7)3, ISSN 1876-990X, DOI 10.1007/s12633-015-9305-8.

6. Babalola, P. O. Inegbenebor, A.O., Bolu, C.A., Inegbenebor, A.I., (2015), The

Development of Molecular-Based Materials for Electrical and Electronic Applications, JOM: Volume 67, Issue 4, pp 830-833, DOI: 10.1007/s11837-015-1355-2, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Onwugbolu (Bolu), C. A., (1983), “Forecasting Nigeria Aluminium Demand”, The

Nigerian Engineer, Vol 18, No 3, July 1983

13. 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.

14. Babalola, O, Bolu, C. A., (2013), “Synthesis of Aluminium Matrix Composites”- A

review (AMS-2013-0094), Acta Metallurgica Sinica, 9, 2013

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15. 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

16. Bolu, C. A., Ifeanacho, (2012), I, Achieving Access to Knowledge through E-

Learning: A Case Study, International Journal of Engineering and Technology,

Vol. 2(10), October, 2012 ISSN: 2049-3444, IJET Publications UK

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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, Abuja, February 1992

20. Ogwo, B. A., Akaneme, F. I., Bolu, C. A. (2009), 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

21. 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 submission/accepted) 22. Babalola P.O., Bolu C.A., Inegbenebor A., (2015). Artificial Neural Network Prediction of

Aluminium Metal Matrix Composite with Silicon Carbide Particles Developed Using Stir Casting Method, International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS. (accepted)

23. Bolu, C. A., Nwaji, G., (2014), Participative Mechatronics Engineering Education for Innovative

Community Development: A Nigerian Case Study, Mechatronics, August 2016

24. Bolu C. A., Nkikko C., Adewumi, A, (2015), “Characterisation and Optimal Selection of Digital Asset Management Systems For Governance in Emerging Economies”, (accepted).

25. Bolu, C. A., “Modeling Mean Time to Failure in Aluminium Rolling Mills: A Case Study”, International Journal of Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering IJMME-IJENS Vol. 14 (06), August 2015

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26. Bolu, C. A., Egbo, K.M., Ojedeji, S., Event Based ICT Policy Implementation-A Case Study, International Journal of Engineering and Technology, June, 2016 ISSN: 2049-3444, IJET Publications UK

4.1.4 Books (Awaiting Publication)

27. Bolu, C. A., Nwaji, G., Mechatronics Essentials for Mechanical Engineers, Xlibris Corporation, Dartford DA2 6QD: United Kingdom June 2016

28. Bolu, C, A., Adejuyigbe, A, Essentials of Mechatronics System Design, Xlibris Corporation, Dartford DA2 6QD: United Kingdom June 2016.

4.1.5 Peer Reviewed Monographs/Commissioned/Technical Paper 29. Bolu, C. A., Designing University-wide ICT Strategy Progamme, Technical Report on

Strategy Management, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 2009 30. Bolu, C. A., Implementing University-wide Central Administration Document

Management Systems, Technical Report on Digital Assets Management, Covenant University, 2011

31. Bolu, C.A, Ogwo, Umeano, National Continuing Professional Development Programme for Technical Education Teachers, University of Nigeria Nsukka, 2009

32. Bolu, C. A., Nzewi U, Agu, C, Open and Distance Learning Strategy Plan 2010-2014,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, June 2009

33. Bolu, C. A, Setting up Software Entrepreneurship Training for University Students, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, April 2009

34. Bolu, C. A., Implementing University-wide Central Administration Document

Management Systems, Technical Report on Digital Assets Management, Federal University Oye-Ekity, 2014

4.1.6 Industry Technical Reports 35. Onwugbolu, C. A., Aluminium Collapsible Tune Line, Manufacturing Project Report,

African packing Company Ltd, International Data Management services Limited, April 1994 36. Onwugbolu, C. A. Works Standards, Tower Building Products, Productivity Series,

International Data Management Services Limited, 1994

37. Onwugbolu, C. A, Market Study for Steel Drums Utilisation in Nigeria, for Hoesch Pipe

Mills Limited, International Data Management Services Limited, September 1993

38. Onwugbolu, C. A, Ceramics manufacturing Plant, for Midland Galvanizing Products

Limited, International Data Management Services Limited, May 1994

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39. 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

40. Bolu, C. A., Emerging Technologies for Industrial productivity Measurement in Nigeria,

Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, 2001

41. Bolu, C.A, Software and Information Technology Outsourcing Project, Comcraft Services Ltd, UK, August 2006

Peer-Reviewed Conference Papers 42. Babalola P.O., Inegbenebor A.O. and Bolu C.A., November, 2012. Design and

Construction of Tilting Furnace for Producing Aluminium Matrix Composites. Paper presented at International Conference on Clean Technology and Contemporary Engineering Management-ICCEM, Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria, pp 260-271.

43. Babalola P.O., Inegbenebor A.O., Bolu C.A., and Inegbenebor A.I., 2014. The

Development of Molecular-Based Materials for Electrical and Electronic Industries. International Conference (CUCIC-2014)on Turning The Knowledge of Science into Development, Department of Chemistry, Covenant University, Ota, July 9-10, 1-8

44. Babalola P.O., Inegbenebor A.O., Bolu C.A., and Inegbenebor A.I., 2015. Development

of Aluminum based Silicon Carbide Particulate Metal Matrix Composite through Stir Casting Processing. Annual National Conference of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Metallurgical, Mining & Materials Division, 1st to 3rd of July, 2015, Abuja. Manuscript accepted for presentation.

45. 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.

46. Inegbenebor A.O., Babalola P.O., Bolu C.A., Inegbenebor A.I., (2014), “The Development of Molecular-based Materials for Electrical and Electronic Industries”, International conference with the theme ‘Turning the Knowledge of Science into Development scheduled for July 8-11, 2014

47. 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

48. Onwugbolu, C. A. (1987), Resource Conservation through Preventive Maintenance in

the Nigeria Aluminium Metal Forming Plants”, Proceedings of the Nigeria Society of Engineers, 1987

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49. Onwugbolu, C. A. and Oloruniwo, F, (1988), “Measuring Maintenance Productivity”,

Proceeding of the Computer Aided Manufacturing Conference, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, 1988

50. 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)

51. 1996–1998 Aluminium Extrusion Industries Plc, Owerri, Imo State, N igeria

Achievements:

Moved the Company from the 2nd-Tier securities market to the 1st-Tier.

Established a new Billet casting plant facility and an elelectro-colouring plant and thus increasing Company’s fixed asset base by 70%.

Successfully sourced about US$ 1 million from the Capital market.

Incorporated and developed a subsidiary Company to further add value to existing products in manufacturing Automotive Bus windows.

Recruited and developed Nigerian Engineers to adequately take responsibility for the facilities

expansion. Developed personnel capability in CAD/ CAM, System Trouble Shooting

52. 1998–1991 Tower Extrusions, Agege, Lagos, Nigeria -General Manager

Achievements: Increased Production and Sales Turnover to over US$10 million.

Set up the first Computer Numerical Control Wire-Cutting machine in Nigeria for Extrusion Die manufacturing

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%.

Established the first Powder coating Plant in Nigeria.

Developed export market in Ghana, Ivory Coast, The Gambia, Togo, Benin Republic, Cameroon and Namibia.

Capacity building for Nigerian Engineers to adequately take responsibility for the facilities expansion.

53. 1986–1988 Tower Build ing Products, Ikeja, Lagos - General Manager

Division of Tower Aluminium (Nig) Plc roll-forming Roofing Sheets and installation of roofing sheets and Claddings.

b. Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (Private Limited Companies)

54. 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: Increased Turnover 10 times over.

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.

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) 55. 1982 Kaluworks (Kenya) Ltd, Mombasa, Kenya –Technical Manager

56. 1991-1996 Ghana Aluminium Products Ltd, Tema, Ghana - Technical Consultant

57. 1982–1985 Tower Holloware, Ikeja, Lagos, N igeria - Technical Manager

Achievements:

Maintained the lead in the Nigerian market in terms of quality, market share and product range.

Established a computerised production planning and optimisation which greatly improved productivity and profitability

58. 1976–1977 Gombe Oil Seed Processors Ltd , Gombe, Bauchi State - Mechanical Engineer

Achievements:

Suggested improved efficient process management and control procedures which improved productivity.

e. Non-Executive Director (Private Limited Liability Companies)

59. 1992 Asaba Aluminium Company Limited, Asaba, Delta State, Non-Executive Director

60. 1992-2014 Borno Aluminium Company Ltd, Maiduguri, Non-Executive Director

61. 1992-2014Queensway Aluminium Company Limited, Kaduna, Kaduna State - Non-Executive Director

62. 2007-2014 International Data Management Services Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos Non-Executive Director

63. 1985-1987 Agric Industries Ltd, Zaria, Kaduna State, Non-Executive Director

f. University Enterprise

64. 2012–2014 Federal Univbersity Oye-Ekiti - Dean, Faculty of Engineering

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

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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.

65. 2012–2014 Federal University Oye-Ekiti - Director, ICT

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

Webometrics – moved University to top 27 in Nigeria out of 134 Universities

ICT Policy implementation

Launched Departmental Websites project

66. 2007–2010 University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria - Director, ICT/Innovation Centre

Facilitation and acceleration of innovations in Science, Engineering and Management.

Commercialisation of inventor’s technology with linkages to commercial partners for emergence of new product and services.

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

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 incubat ion and advancement of commercial production activities.

Building of a wide network base of useful contacts for exchange of ideas and resource mobilisation.

Establishment and facilitation of functional and productive University Consultancy Services to external organisations including the government and International agencies.

67. 2009-2010 University of Nigeria ICT Strategy Programme – Project Manager

Achievements:

Moved the University of Nigeria world universities ranking to the top 70 in Africa and from 16000 world rank to 7170.

Digitised over 6 million pages of theses, publications, and personnel records from 1960 to 2010.

68. 2011-2012 Covenant University ICT Chairman

E-learning Pilot Site

Webometrics – CU Top 100 in Africa for the first time

Draft ICT Policy submitted to management

Launched Departmental Websites project

Techno-Innovation Hour launched 69. 2015-2016 Director, Vision 10:2022

Identify, prioritise, mobilize team and drive implementation of all initiatives to make Covenant University be one of the top 10 Universities in the world by the year 2022

4.2 Peer Recognition

4.2.1 Editorship of Reputable Journal

70. 1989-1990 The Nigerian Engineer Editor

71. 1986-1987 The Nigeria Engineer Assistant Editor

4.2.2 Membership of Editorial Board 72. 1984-1986 The Nigeria Engineer Member

4.2.3 Appointments as University External Examiner, Assessor, etc 73. 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

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Topic: A Framework for Intelligent Voice-Enabled E-Education System

74. 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 75. Bolu, C. A., Emerging Technologies for Industrial productivity Measurement in Nigeria, Nigerian

Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, 2001

76. 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

77. Bolu, C. A. “Innovation Unleashed” Public Lecture at the 2011 College of Science and Technology 2011 Technology Week

78. Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India “Managerial Strategies for the Twenty-First Century, May 8-16, 1999

79. Keynote Speaker at the Nigerian Institute of Industrial Engineers Conference held at University of Ibadan, 22-24 April 2010

4.3 Current Research

80. Plant Maintenance Total Productivity Measurement

81. Mechatronics Adaptations of Local Production Machines

82. Cutting Stock Problems in Aluminium Semi-Finished Products Industries

83. Digital Asset Management for Manufacturing Systems

84. Fibre Optics Network Optimisation

85. Innovations in Indigenous equipment

86. Drones

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4.4 Academic Linkages 4.4.1 Active Member of Professional Bodies

87. 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

88. 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

89. MTN Communications Ltd: Optical Fibre Cabling Last Mile to University of Nigeria,

12 kilometre OFC last mile costing about N120 million

90. Google Inc: Secured collaboration for University of Nigeria with Google Inc. in 2009-2010 .Google University Access Programme is actualized.. Value about N500 million in 2 years

91. 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

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92. 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.

93. SAP AG: Department of Mechanical Engineering is partnering with SAP on the world-class Consultancy certification on Manufacturing Engineering and Plant maintenance. The will make our graduate globally employable as well as improve the visibility of Covenant University.

94. 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.

95. Certiport Inc: Collaboration to provide International Testing Centre for ICT and

Autodesk Training

96. 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.

97. 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) 98. Nigerian Society of Engineers Merit Award for meritorious service to the Nigerian

Society of Engineers especially the Lagos Branch, 1989 99. Nigeria Society of Engineers Fellowship and member of Board of Fellows: 2003 100. Board Memberships

a. 1992 Asaba Aluminium Company Limited, Asaba, Delta State

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

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5.0 Teaching Quality (Effective & Competent Teaching)

5.1 Length of Teaching 101. Teaching in University

University Status Period

a. Covenant University, Mechanical

Engineering Department

Professor 2015 to date

b. Federal University Oye-Ekiti,

Mechatronics Engineering

Professor 3 years (2012-2015)

c. Covenant University, Mechanical

Engineering Department

Senior

Lecturer

2 years

(2010 – 2012)

d. University of Nigeria, Mechanical

Engineering

Senior

Lecturer

3 Years

(2007 –2010)

e. University of Ibadan, Industrial &

Production Engineering Dept.

Adjunct

Industrial

Lecturer

18 Years

(1986-2004)

f. University of Toronto, Industrial

Engineering Department

Graduate

Assistant

1 Year

(1978-1979)

5.2 Student Evaluation 102. Very hgh

5.3 Lecture Modules & Courses Taught 103. Lecture notes and modules are made available in neatly formatted notes

on the Internet and Repository

Level University Courses

Un

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uate

University of Toronto Mathematical Programming

Industrial Computing Systems

University of Ibadan Reliability Engineering

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University of Nigeria ME211 Engineering Drawing & AutoCAD

Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing

Covenant University MCE501 Introduction to Robotics

GEC215 Applied Computer Programming-I

MCE414 Modeling and Simulations in Mechanical Engineering

MCE511 Engineering Management

MCE528 Introduction to Mechatronics

MCE320 Numerical Methods

MCE540 Artificial Neural Networks

Federal University Oye-Ekiti

MTE311/2 Mechatronics Systems Design,

MTE308 Signals & Systems,

MTE407 Sensors and Actuators,

MTE202 Introduction to Mechatronics,

MTE201/4 Computer Aided Engineering

MTE511 Microcontrollers/ Microcomputers

MTE409 Introduction to Robotics

MTE501 Process Automation

MTE515 Mobile Robotics

MTE403 Introduction to Autotronics

MTE502 Robotics & Automation

MTE514 Digital Signal Modeling

MTE512 Microcomputers and Embedded Systems

MTE504 MEMS and VLSI

Po

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University of Ibadan Tero-Technology

Reliability Engineering

Computer Aided Design/Manufacturing

University of Nigeria ME 683: Inspection, Quality Control and

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Reliability

ME 684: Industrial Production System Design

ME 685: Analysis of Capital Investment

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 104. 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 initiated and set-up by me

Collaborations Rooms

Webinars

Multi-media PowerPoint presentation

Messaging, Wiki, Blogs

5.5 Lecture Delivery/Examination Procedures 105. Very good commendation by the External Examiner

5.6 Overall Student Performance 106. Almost zero failure rates. Students are made to work very hard.

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6.0 Leadership (Skills & Traits)

6.1 Appointments as Dean, Director, HOD 107. July 2015-Date Director, Covenant University, Vision 10:2022

108. July-Sept 2014, Project Director, Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship

Programme at Federal University Oye-Ekiti.

109. 2012-2015 Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti

110. Dec 2012-March 2013, Acting Vice Chancellor, Federal University Oye-

Ekiti

111. May 2013 Chairman, COREN Mechatronics Engineering BMAS

Committee

112. Feb 2011 to August 2012: Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering

113. Acting Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, 2012

114. Director, ICT, Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, 2012

115. 2011-2012, Chairman, University ICT Committee, Covenant University,

Ota, Ogun State

116. 2009-2010, Project Director, University of Nigeria, Nsukka ICT Strategy

Programme sponsored by Google Inc

6.2 Leadership/membership of University Committees, Ad

Hoc and Statutory Committees, Service at Dept, College,

Hall, etc

117. August 2015-Date Member, Covenant University Webometrics Committee

118. August 2012-July 2015 Member Committee of Deans of Nigerian Universities and Technology, COREN

119. August 2012 to date Member, Federal University Oye-Ekiti – Accreditation Committee, Committee of Deans

120. May 2013 to Date Chairman, Ekiti State Research and Education Network (EkiREN)

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121. May 2011 to 2012: Chairman, ICT/Webometrics Committee

122. May 2011 to date: Member, Covenant University Research and Development (CUCERD) Committee

123. Sept 2011: Workshop Coordinator, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University, Ota

124. November 2011 to date: Chairman, International Conference Planning Committee for September 2012, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant University

125. 2010 University of Nigeria, Nsukka: Committee on University Teaching Infrastructure Upgrade – Chairman

126. 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, In ter-Varsity Christian Fellowship,

University of Wales, Swansea

1974-75 The President, Christian Union, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

6.3 Mentorship of Students

127. Mentor student on project commercialization and innovation actualization

process

6.4 Postgraduate Supervision

128. PhD Supervision – 1 Nos, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant

University, Ota

129. 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

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130. Very punctual at all meetings, lectures and practicals

6.6 Feedback from Beneficiaries of Initiatives

131. International Certification for faculties on Autodesk Inventor was very

good.

6.7 Records of Accomplishments/contributions

132. Digitisation of the department of Mechanical Engineering, Covenant

University academic and administrative documents. Provision of

departmental digital assets repository

133. Establishment and training of departmental faculty on e-learning platform

134. 1974 Design of Logo for the Mechanical Engineering Association,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka

135. 1975 Best Paper at the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students

Association (NUESA) at Nsukka

136. 1989 The Nigerian Society of Engineers (Lagos Branch) 1989 Meritorious

Service Award, in Lagos

137. 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

138. Emphasis on fire drills and fire equipment serving

139. 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

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140. Internal Generated Revenue through Life-long learning on CCNA, JAMB

online examinations at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. Revenue about N3

million

141. Infrastructure Development Drive at Abuja Hilton Hotel on October 23,

2013. Raised about N126 million (cash & Kind) for Faculty of Engineering,

Federal University Oye-Ekiti.

142. 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