Dr. B.U. 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 Engineering Team, 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.
His research focus is in the area of materials and corrosion engineering. It focuses on the sizing, selection, modification and enhancement of mechanical, thermal and corrosion properties of materials, employed in construction, structural, automobile, robotics, ergonomics, engineered wood /wood technology, polymer technology, paper technology, ceramics, power generation, agro-processing, oil and gas applications etc. His research work has made a remarkable achievement and breakthrough in modifying and enhancing the mechanical, thermal and corrosion properties of some engineering materials, as well as establishing their corrosion rate data. Minor areas of his research interest are in lubrication oil / cutting fluid formulations for friction and wear reduction in machining operations and general ethics in engineering designs. He has authored over forty-five (45) journal articles and five refereed conference papers, and has been Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator on four TETFund Institutional Based Research grants. He is licensed by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) to practice Engineering in Nigeria. He is also a corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, a professional member of the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria, and a member of the International Association of Engineers.
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
• Award of Honour as Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering, NiMECHSA, FUNAAB (2025 and
2026).
• Award of Honour as Patron, Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association (NUESA),
FUNAAB (2023).
• University of Ibadan Postgraduate College Award for Scholarly Article Publications (2021).
• German Alumni Association Secondary Schools Scholarship Award (1995 – 1999).
• TETFund Institutional Based Research Grants: Principal Investigator (retort furnace, 2025
– 2026); Co-Investigator (medic chair, 2023 – 2024); Co-Investigator (smart egg incubator,
2023).
• TETFund Scholar to the Dept. of Chemical, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Tshwane
University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa for PhD. Benchwork (2019 – 2020)
• FUNAAB Award of Appreciation for outstanding contribution to the success of the 23rd, 24th
and 25th Combined Convocation Ceremonies (2018)
• German Alumni Association Secondary Schools Scholarship Award (1995 – 1999)
Acting Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering December 23, 2024 to December 22, 2026
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.
• Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG), Reg. No. 127231, 2013.
• Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), R.22807,
2012.
• Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Reg. No. 26552, 2011.
• Professional Member, Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN), Reg. No.
P/1120, 2011.
• 4th College of Engineering International Conference (CEIC 2026), Federal University of
Agriculture, Abeokuta, 2026 – two papers presented.
• 3rd International Conference on Engineering Innovations as a Catalyst for Rapid Economic
Growth (COLENG 2021), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, May 24 – 26, 2021 – two
papers presented.
• International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology and Management,
University of Ibadan, September 7 – 9, 2018 – paper presented.
• International Conference of Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology and Management,
University of Ibadan, September 4 – 7, 2016 – paper presented.
• B.U. Anyanwu, L.O. Jayesimi, S.E. Apeh, K.L. Olaitan, O.O. Olamide, S.O. Owoeye, O.A. Adewumi, O.O. Oluboba and B.J. Okon (2026). The Potentials of Lard-Expired Ibuprofen Blends as Corrosion Inhibitor on A53 Mild Steel in 1M HCl. APWEN Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology, 9(1): 24–32.
• B.U. Anyanwu, L.O. Jayesimi, J.J. Mogaji, K.L. Olaitan, S.O. Owoeye and A.D. Anibaba (2026). Investigation of the Potential of Tallow Oil-Expired Ibuprofen Mixture as Corrosion Inhibitor for A53 Mild Steel in 1M Sodium Hydroxide Solution. Bells University Journal of Applied Sciences and Environment (BUJASE), 5(1): 92–97.
• B.U. Anyanwu, S.O. Owoeye, F.O. Durodola, O.O. Nuga and L.O. Jayesimi (2026). Evaluation of FUNAAB Clay Deposits Enhanced with Aluminium Phosphate Cement for Linings and Walls in Retort Furnace Development. Bells University Journal of Applied Sciences and Environment (BUJASE), 5(1): 1–11.
• Adewale, I.A., Leong, W.Y., Adetunji, O.R., Adekunle, N.O., Aderinlewo, A.A. and Anyanwu, B.U. (2026). Design and production of a motorcycle crankshaft from scrapped cast iron and palm kernel shell. International Journal of Cast Metals Research, 39(3): 73–82. DOI: 10.1080/13640461.2026.2721706.
• Adetunji, O.R., Leong, W.Y., Alayande, I.O., Oyelami, A.T., Adetunji-Popoola, W.O. and Anyanwu, B.U. (2026). Evaluating the potentials of sunflower leaf and sorghum bicolor stem sheath extracts as corrosion inhibitors for medium carbon steel in 0.5 M HCl. Ochrona przed Korozją (Corrosion Protection), 69(2): 200–205. DOI: 10.15199/40.2026.6.4.
• 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. https://doi.org/10.4152/pea.2023410404.
• Anyanwu, B.U., Oluwole, O.O., Fayomi, O.S.I., Olorunnisola, A.O., Popoola, A.P.I. and Kuye, S.I. (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 (Springer Nature). DOI: 10.1134/S2070205121060034.
• Anyanwu, B.U., Oluwole, O.O., Fayomi, O.S.I., Olorunnisola, A.O., Popoola, A.P.I. and Kuye, S.I. (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 (Elsevier). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cscee.2020.100017.
• O.S.I. Fayomi, A.A. Sode, B.U. Anyanwu, A.A. Ayoola, M.O. Nkiko, K.M. Oluwasegun, D.O. Alkhuele and 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 (Taylor & Francis). DOI: 10.1080/2374068X.2021.1896863.
• 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.
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