Dr Ben ANYANWU is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta. He is a Native of Asaba in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. He holds a B.Eng Degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria; MSc. and Ph.D.Degrees in Mechanical Engineering (Option in Materials Technology) from the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He was among the Team of Engineers for Sykes EnergiProjekts Ltd, Ikeja, Lagos, that designed and constructed the 264,000 Cubic Meters Capacity Oil Depot for Masters Energy Ltd, Akar Base, Port Harcourt; 63,000 Cubic Meters Capacity Oil Depot for Ibafon Oil, Epz Free Trade Zone, Calabar and the 63,000 Cubic Meters Capacity Oil Depot for Matrix Energy, Ubeji, Warri.
Dr. Ben Anyanwu is a Registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE). He is also a Professional Member of the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MMSN) and International Association of Engineers (MIAE), amongst others. He has more than twenty nine (29) research outputs in learned journals, locally and internationally. His research interests are in the area of mechanics of non-metallic and metallic materials. It focuses on the enhancement or improvement of materials employed in construction/structural, electrical / electronics, automobile, ceramics and glass applications. Minor areas of his research interest are targeted at cutting fluids formulations for machining, lubrication oils for friction and wear reduction in machine parts, as well as briquette production for domestic heating etc.
a. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Materials Technology Option) 2021
b. M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Materials Technology Option) 2016
c. B.Eng.(Metallurgical & Materials Engineering) 2006
a. Research Interests
My research interests are in the area of mechanics of non-metallic and metallic materials. It focuses on enhancement or improvement of materials employed in construction / structural and automobile applications, ceramic and glass technology. Minor areas of interest are in cutting fluids formulations and machining, lubrication oils for friction and wear reduction in machine parts, briquette production etc.
b. Research Completed (with dates)
i. Effects of Nanocellulose Reinforced Metal Matrix Composite Coatings on Corrosion Resistance and Thermo-mechanical properties of A36 Mild Steel (2021)
ii. Corrosion Inhibition of 1082 Mild Steel with Lard oil in Alkaline Media (2021)
iii. Corrosion Inhibition of 1082 Mild Steel with Tallow oil in Alkaline Media (2021)
iv. Design and Fabrication of a low cost 1200oC Laboratory Electric Muffle Furnace (2019)
v. Strength Characteristics of Cow bone ash-Kenaf Fiber-Palm kernel Shell Composite Brake Pad (2019)
vi. Effect of Kenaf Core Fibers (Hibiscus cannabinus) as one of the Dispersing Phases in Brake Pad Composite Production (2019)
vii. Development of metal matrix composite coatings by thermal spray on ASTM A36 mild steel for improved corrosion resistance performance (2018)
viii. Effect of Kenaf Fibers on Low Density Fiber Board (Engineered wood) 2018
ix. Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Low-cost Maize Shelling Machine (2017)
x. Production of briquette using different materials: sawdust, cassava and corn cob (2017)
b. Research in Progress
i. Strength Characterization of Polymers Reinforced with Palm Kernel Shell, Coconut husk and Bone Ash
ii. Corrosion Inhibition of 1082 Mild Steel with Lard oil in Acid Media
iii. Corrosion Inhibition of 1082 Mild Steel with Mango seed / Cashew nut oil in Alkaline Media
iv. Corrosion Inhibition of 1082 Mild Steel with Tallow oil in Acid Media
a. Nigerian Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) 2020 – 2022 Research Projects (RP)
Intervention Award. 2023
b. Nigerian Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) 2018 – 2022 Research Projects (RP)
Intervention Award. 2022
c. University of Ibadan Postgraduate College Award for Scholarly Article Publication 2021
d. Nigerian Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Ph.D. Field work / Bench-work Scholar at Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa. 2019 – 2020
e. FUNAAB Award of Appreciation for outstanding contribution to the success of the 23rd,
24thand 25th Combined Convocation Ceremonies of the University. 2018
f. German Alumni Association Secondary Schools Scholarship Award. 1995-1999
Departmental Assignments
i. Examination Officer 2017 – To date
ii. Course Adviser to 300 Level Students 2018/2019 Session
iii. Course Adviser to 200 Level Students 2017/2018 Session
iv. Course Adviser to 100 Level Students 2016/2017 Session
College Assignments
v. Member, COLENG Equipment Support Committee. 2nd October, 2019 – To Date
vi. Member, College of Engineering Induction Committee. 2nd October, 2018 – To Date
vii. Member, College of Engineering Conference Committee. 2nd October, 2018 – To Date
viii. Member, College of Engineering College Board. October, 2017 – To Date
ix. Member, College Committee on Examination Results (COCER). Oct., 2017 – To Date
University Assignments
x. Member, FUNAAB CERECOM July 2016 – December, 2017
Community Service
xi. Chairman, Tenants in Blocks D1, E1 and F1, Road 3, Mats Estate, Gbonagun, Obatonko, Abeokuta. September, 2014 – October, 2019.
xii. Member, FUNAAB Staff Football Team. October 2012 – To Date
xiii. Member COLENG, FUNAAB, Football Team. October 2012 – To Date.
xiv. Represented COLENG in the Men’s Table Tennis Championship in the FUNAAB Staff Unity Games. October, 2012.
i. Member, International Association of Engineers (Reg. No: 127231) 2013
ii. Registered Engineer, Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Reg. No: R.22807 2012.
iii. Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (Reg. No: 26552). 2011
iv. Professional Member, Materials Society of Nigeria (Reg. No: P/1120). 2011
i. A 3- Day International Conference on Engineering Innovations as a Catalyst for Rapid Economic Growth (COLENG), organized by the College of Engineering, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. 24-26 May, 2021.
ii. A 3- Day International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable World (ICESW-2020), organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria, 10-14 August, 2020.
iii. A 3- Day International Conference on Engineering for Sustainable World (ICESW-2019), organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering Covenant University, Canaan Land, Ota, Nigeria, 3-8 July, 2018,
iv. A 3- Day International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology and Management, Organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. September 7-9, 2018.
v. A 3- Day International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology and Management, Organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. September 4-7, 2016.
A. Articles Published in Learned Journals
1. B. U. Anyanwu, O. O. Oluwole, O. S. I. Fayomi, A. O. Olorunnisola, A. P. I. Popoola, S. I. Kuye, W. B. Wan Nik and K. M. Oluwasegun (2023). Assessing the impact of Zn-MgO-xCn Ternary Coatings on A36 Low Carbon Steels for Oil and Gas Pipeline Applications. Portugaliae Electrochimica Acta. 41:301–313. Publication by the Portuguese Electrochemical Society. Available online at https://doi.org/10.4152/pea.2023410404
2. B.U. Anyanwu, O.O. Olamide, S.O. Owoeye, N.O. Adekunle, F.O. Durodola, O.O. Nuga, S.O. Ismaila and P.O. Aiyedun (2023). Evaluation of Selected Animal and Vegetable Oil Based Cutting Fluids in Mild Steel Turning Operation. Journal of Engineering Research (JER) 28(1): 1-13. Publication by the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos State.
3. S.O. Owoeye, F.O. Durodola, B.U. Anyanwu, A.A. Ishola, A.A. Adenuga, J.O. Odulate, and B.M. Bisiriyu (2023). Development of colour-object sorting robotic arm system using a PIXY2 camara. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, JNSET, 23 (2): 49-59. Publication by the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria.
4. Nuga .O.O; Olanipekun A.J; Nwaorgu O.G.F; Matthew S; Anyanwu B.U; Amusa K.A (2023). Ethics: An obligation for Engineering and Scientific Societies. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology, 9(2): 112-117. Publication of Faculty of Science, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
5. Anyanwu B.U; Oluwole O.O; Fayomi O.S.I; Olorunnisola A.O; Kuye S.I; Owoeye S.O and Olamide O.O (2022). Polarization Corrosion Effects of Nanocellulose Reinforced Zinc-Magnesium Oxide Coatings on A36 Steel in Acidic Media. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology 8(3): 168-177. Publication of Faculty of Science, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
6. Owoeye S.O; Ishola A.A; Durodola F.O; Anyanwu B.U and Odeyemi J.O (2022). Design and Implementation of a Smart Stick with Video and Remote Tracking. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology 8(3): 243-250. Publication of Faculty of Science, Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
7. Olasunkanmi S. Ismaila, Samson A. Odunlami, Sidikat I. Kuye, Tajudeen M.A. Olayanju, Adekunle I. Musa, Nurudeen O. Adekunle, Oyetunde A. Adeaga, Benedict .U. Anyanwu and Augustine A. Kwarteng (2022). Anthropometric Seat Design for Bus Drivers in Southwestern Nigeria. Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology. 20 (1); 125-142. Published by the University of Science and Technology, Southern Philippines. E-ISSN: 2449-3686, P-ISSN: 2244-0410. https://mjst.ustp.edu.ph/index.php/mjst
8. Anyanwu B.U, O.O. Oluwole, O.S.I. Fayomi, A.O. Olorunnisola, A. P. I. Popoola, S.I. Kuye (2021). Processing and development of corrosion resistance surface-active thin film nanocellulose composite coatings for mild steel protection. Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces, 57(6): 1206–1213. Publication by Springer Nature. Available online at DOI: 10.1134/S2070205121060034
9. Anyanwu B.U, O.O. Oluwole, O.S.I. Fayomi, A.O. Olorunnisola, A.P.I. Popoola, S.I. Kuye (2021). Synthesis, corrosion and structural characterization of kenaf nanocellulose on Zn-ZnO-xCn electrolytic coatings of mild steel for advanced applications. Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering. 3:1-5. Publication by Elsevier Ltd. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2020.100017
10. Ojo Sunday Isaac Fayomi, Sode Adedamola Ayodeji, Benedict Uche Anyanwu, Mojisola Olubunmi Nkiko and Khadijah Tolulope Dauda (2021). Effect of Electrodeposition Mechanism and α-Si3N4/ZrBr2 Doped Composite Particle on the Physicochemical and Structural Properties of Processed NiPZn Coatings on Mild Steel for Advance Application. Key Engineering Materials. 900(61-73). Publication by Trans Tech (or Scientific.Net). ISSN: 1662-9795. Available online at doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.900.61
11. O.S.I. Fayomi, A.A. Sode, B.U. Anyanwu, A.A. Ayoola, M.O. Nkiko, K.M. Oluwasegun, D.O. Alkhuele & D.E. Ighravwe (2021). Experimental studies and influence of process factor on zinc-nickel based coating on mild steel. Advances in Materials and Processing Technologies. 8(2): 2193-2202. Publication by Taylor and Francis. Available online at DOI: 10.1080/2374068X.2021.1896863
12. Kuye, Sidikat I.; Oyeniran, Timothy O.; Adekunle, Nurudeen O.; Anyanwu, Benedict U. and Olamide, Olalekan O (2021). Potential of Manihot Esculenta (Cassava) Peels for Elec-tricity and Heat Co-Generation in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering. 11(1): 14 – 19. Publication by the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN).
13. Fayomi O.S.I, K.O. Babaremu, I.G. Akande, O. Agboola, B.U. Anyanwu (2021). Potential of bio-wastes in the development of composites for manufacturing application. Materials Today: Proceedings, Elsevier. 38 (5): 2353-2357. Publication by Elsevier Ltd. Available online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2020.06.539.
14. B.U. Anyanwu, D.A. Fadare, O.S.I. Fayomi, P.O. Aiyedun & O. Agboola (2020). “Exploring the Potential of Animal Fats and Vegetable Oils as Potential Metal Cutting Fluids”. International Journal of Mechanical and Production Engineering Research and Development, 10 (3): 1139-1146. Publication by Trans Stellar. ISSN (E) 2249-8001; ISSN(P): 2249-6890. Available online at https://issuu.com/tjprc/docs/2-67-1593158099-98ijmperdjun202098
15. Anyanwu B.U; Adebomi O. A; O.S. Fayomi; S. I Kuye; U.T. Igba and O.O. Oluwole (2019). Effects of kenaf core and bast fibers as dispersing phases on low density fiberboards (engineered wood). Journal of Physics: Conf. Series, Lucy Evans (Eds.) Vol. 1378, 022024. Publication of IOP Publishing Ltd, Bristol, United Kingdom. Available online at doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1378/2/022024
16. Anyanwu B.U; G.O. Olayinka; D.T. Ezeokeke; O.S. Fayomi; O.O. Oluwole (2019). Effect of Kenaf Core Fibre (Hibiscus cannabinus) as one of the Dispersing Phases in Brake Pad Composite Production. Journal of Physics: Conf. Series, Lucy Evans (Eds.). Vol. 1378, 042046. Publication of IOP Publishing Ltd, Bristol, United Kingdom. Available online at doi:10.1088/1742-6596/1378/4/042046
17. Igba U.T, J.O Akinyele, S.O Ehikhuenmen, S.O Oyebisi, P.O Omotainse and B.U Anyanwu (2019). A comparative study on the strength characteristics of Grade 25 and Grade 30 rice husk ash blended cement concrete. Materials Science and Engineering, Conf. Series, IOP Publications. Vol. 640, 012042. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/640/1/012042
18. Salami .O. Ismaila, Olusegun .G. Akanbi, Sarah .O. Oderinu, Benedict .U. Anyanwu, Kamal .O. Alamu (2015). Design of Egonomically Compliant Desks and Chairs for Primary Pupils in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, 10 (1); 35-46. Published by the School of Engineering, Taylors University, Malaysia. ISSN: 1823-4690. Available online at http://jestec.taylors.edu.my/V10Issue1.htm
19. Olokode O.S, P.O. Aiyedun, S.I. Kuye, B.U. Anyanwu, F.T. Owoeye, T.A. Adekoya, and J.N. Nwonah (2013). Optimization of the Quantity of Wood Ash Addition on Kaolinitic Clay Performance in Porcelain Stoneware Tiles. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 14 (1): 48-56. Publication of Akamai University, USA. http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST. html.
20. Olokode O.S, T. A. Adekoya, S.I. Kuye and B.U. Anyanwu (2013). Comparison between Kaolin and Quartzitic Clay performance in the Effect of Wood AshAddition on the Mechanical and other Properties of Porcelainised Stoneware Tiles. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, JNSET, 12: 108-118. Publication by the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria.
21. Owoeye F.T, O.S. Olokode, P.O. Aiyedun, S.I. Kuye, B.U. Anyanwu, H.O. Balogun and J.N. Nwonah (2013). Evaluation of the Efficiency of Ceramic Membrane Pots in Treatment of Food Beverages. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 14(1): 89-97. Publication of Akamai University, USA. http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST. html.
22. Anyanwu B.U, O.S. Olokode, P.O. Aiyedun, F.T. Owoeye and Y.T. Oyeleke (2012). Potentials of Ukwa Tree (Sterculiasetigera) as a source of Raw Material for Pulp and Paper Making. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 13(1): 145-151. Publication of Akamai University, USA. http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST.htm.
23. Olokode O.S, Fakolujo S.O, Aiyedun P.O, Lee W.E, Anyanwu B.U, Owoeye F.T (2012). Assessment of Ajebo Abeokuta kaolin clay deposit for potential porcelain stoneware tiles. Journal of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technology, JNSET, 10(2): 90-98. Publication by the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta Nigeria.
24. Owoeye F.T, O.S. Olokode, P.O. Aiyedun, H.O. Balogun and B.U. Anyanwu (2012). Preparation and Characterization of Ceramic Microfiltration Membrane for Water Treatment. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 13(2): 28-38. Publication of Akamai University, USA. http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST. html.
25. Aiyedun P.O, O.S. Olokode, S.O. Fakolujo and B.U. Anyanwu (2012). An Evaluation of Strength Characteristics of Osiele Clay. The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, 13(1): 78-82. Publication of Akamai University, USA. http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST. html.
26. Olokode O.S, Fakolujo S.O, Aiyedun P.O, Jaji Z.O, Owoeye F.T, Anyanwu B.U (2012). Experimental Study on the Morphology of Keratin based material for asbestos free brake pad. Journal of Basic & Applied Sciences, 8 (2) 302-308. Publication by SET Publishing, Washington Crt, Brampton ON, Canada. ISSN: 1814-8085 / E – ISSN: 1927-5129/12. https://setpublisher.com/downloads/jbasv8n2a08/
27. F.T. Owoeye, O.S. Olokode, P.O. Aiyedun and B.U. Anyanwu (2012). “Comparative Analysis of Corrosion of Aluminium Plates in Different Concentrations of Lime Solution.” The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, (Spring), 13(1): 105-111 http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST.htm.
28. Olokode, O.S., Aiyedun, P.O., Raheem, D.M., Owoeye F.T., Anyanwu, B.U (2012). “Production and Characterization of Clay-Cow Dung Insulating Fire Bricks”. Global Advanced Research Journal of Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ISSN: 2315-5124). Vol. 1 (7), pp. 162-167.
29. O.S. Fakolujo, O.S. Olokode, P.O. Aiyedun, Y.T. Oyeleke, B.U. Anyanwu and W.E. Lee (2012). “Studies on the Five (5) Selected Clays in Abeokuta, Nigeria.” The Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, (Spring), 13(1): 83-90 http://www.akamaiuniversity.us/PJST.htm.
B. Referred Conference Proceedings
1. Benedict U. ANYANWU, Oluleke O. OLUWOLE, Ojo S.I. FAYOMI, Abel O. OLORUNNISOLA, Sidikat I. KUYE, Samuel O. OWOEYE, Olalekan O. OLAMIDE (2021). Corrosion Study of Electrodeposited Zinc-Magnesium Oxide-Biopolymer Coatings on A36 Mild Steel in 1M HCl Media. Proceedings of the College of Engineering 3rd International Conference on Engineering Innovations as a Catalyst for Rapid Economic Growth tagged COLENG 2021, Ismaila S.O., Dairo O.U, Oyelami A.T and P.O. Omotainse (Eds). May 24 -26, 2021, pp. 555-563. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
2. Samuel Oluyemi OWOEYE, Folasade DURODOLA, Olaitan OLAONIPEKUN, Benedict ANYANWU, Adedayo AKINADE and Jethro ODEYEMI (2021). Development of a Fire Extinguishing Robot with SMS Alert Feature. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Engineering Innovations as a Catalyst for Rapid Economic Growth tagged COLENG 2021, Ismaila S.O., Dairo O.U, Oyelami A.T and P.O. Omotainse (Eds). May 24 -26, 2021, pp 198-205. Published by Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
3. Anyanwu B.U, D.A Fadare, S.I. Kuye, O.R. Adetunji and P.O. Aiyedun (2018). Formulation of Selected Animal Fats and Vegetable Oils as Potential Metal Cutting Fluids- Part 1: Preliminary Characterization. Proceedings of the International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology and Management (IMEETMCon), O.E Simolowo; O.O Ajide (Eds), pp. 78-86. Published by the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
4. Anyanwu B.U, Fadare D.A, Adeleke O.A, Olarinre B and AiyedunP.O (2016). Formulation of Selected Animal Fats and Vegetable Oils as Potential Metal Cutting Fluids in Turning Operation- Part 2: Performance Evaluation. Proceedings of the International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology and Management (IMEETMCon), O.E Simolowo; O.O Ajide (Eds), pp. 54 – 69. Published by the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
5. Adeleke O.A., Fadare D.A., Anyanwu B.U and Olarinre B (2016). Evaluation of Energy and Carbon Emission Footprints in Metal Turning Operation. Proceedings of the International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology and Management (IMEETMCon), O.E Simolowo; O.O Ajide (Eds), pp.607 – 618. Published by the University of Ibadan, Oyo State.
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