UNIVERSITY OF ABUJA

2014/2015 ACADEMIC STAFF PROMOTIONS

CURRICULUM VITAE

A. BIODATA:
1. FULL NAMES Dr Idris Ozigis Ibrahim
2. STAFF NO: 1255
3 DEPARTMENT Mechanical Engineering
4 MARITAL STATUS: Married
5 GENDER Male
6 DATE OF BIRTH: 30th April, 1963
7 POSTAL ADDRESS: Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Abuja, Nigeria
P.M.B. 117, Abuja,
F.C.T. Nigeria
8. HOME ADDRESS: A2-71 Okunchi, Adavi L.G.A. Kogi State.
9. DATE OF FIRST APPOINTMENT: 24th September, 1998
10. DATE OF CURRENT APPOINTMENT: 11th December, 2006
11. CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT: 24th September, 2000
12. DATE OF LAST PROMOTION: 1st October, 2012
13. PRESENT RANK/SALARY: Lecturer I/ CONUASS 04 Step 08
14. POSITION SOUGHT Senior Lecturer
B EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED
TYPE NAME DATE
1. TERTIARY:
(i) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi 2008/2009 -2012/2013
(ii) Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi. 1999/2000 2004/2005
(iii) Federal University of Technology, Akure. 1985 1989
2. SECONDARY: (i) Lennon Memorial College, Ageva-Okene, 1977- 1982
3 PRIMARY: (i) LSB Ogaminana, Adavi L.G.A. 1972 1977

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C ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES
(i) Ph.D Thermal Engineering. 22/4/2014
(ii) M. Eng. Thermal Engineering. 6/9/2005
(iii) B. Eng (Hons) Mining Engineering. 6/9/1989
(iv) GCE O Level sciences June 1982

D. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS/NGO

(i) Registered Engineer (COREN), (R.13, 313) 2007
(ii) Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (No. 07257) 1995
E. WORK EXPERIENCE
TYPE POSITION DATE
i) University of Abuja, Lecturer I /CONUASS 04 Step 08. 1/10/2012 till date
(i) University of Abuja, Lecturer II/CONUASS 03 Step 08. 1/10/2008-30/09/2012
(ii) Fed. Univ. of Tech, Akure, Lect. II/CONUASS 03 Step 08. 11/12/2006-30/09/2008
(iii) Nig. Rail. Corp (NRC). Assist Chief Mech. Engr/ GL13 Step 07, 01/01/2003-10/12/2006
(iv) Nig. Rail. Corp (NRC). Lagos. Principal Mech. Engr/GL12 Step 04, 24 /09/98-31/12/2002
(v) Mining & Granite Co Ltd (MGCL). Kano, Production Manager, 31/10/89 23/9/98

F COURSES TAUGHT
(a) Undergraduate level at various times
(i) Thermodynamics III(MEE 412)
(ii) Thermodynamics IV(MEE 522)
(iii) Fundamental of Solar Energy(MEE 580)
(iv) Fluid Mechanics II (MEE 314)
(v) Mechanical Engineering Design II(MEE 513)
(vi) Engineering Management(MEE 515)
(vii) Fluid Mechanic II (MEE314)
(viii) Engineering Thermodynamics I (MEE 222)
(ix) Fluid Mechanics I (MEE 214)
(x) Thermodynamics II (MEE322)
(xi) Machinery and Equipment (MNE 502)
(xii) Environmental Engineering (MNE 422)
(b) PGD at various times
(i) Strength of materials (MNE 707)
(ii) Engineers in society (MNE 727)
(iii) Engineering Mathematics (MNE 702)
(iv) Machinery and Equipment (including Turbo machinery) (MNE 722).
(iv) Transport systems (Locomotives, Automobiles, Conveyors etc) MNE 811
G COURSES CURRENTLY TAUGHT
(i) Fluid Mechanics I (MEE 214)
(ii) Fluid Mechanic II (MEE314)
(iii) Engineering Thermodynamics I (MEE 222)
(iv) Thermodynamics II (MEE322)
(v) Thermodynamics III (MEE412)

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H[a] UNDERGRADUATE WORKS SUPERVISED:
(i) Olora, Ayomide Francis [2007]. Design, Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of
Brittleness Testing Equipment. B.Eng Project Thesis at Federal University Of Technology,
Akure.
(ii) Rashed Muri, Owolabi Abubakar [2007]. Maintenance and Refurbishment of Brake
Jaw Crusher. B.Eng Project Thesis of Federal University of Technology, Akure.
(iii) BOORE, Desmond Adebole [2008]. Determination of Dustiness Test of Awe Bentonite,
Igara and Ikpesi Calcites. B.Eng Project Thesis at Federal University of Technology, Akure.
(iv) Ayinla, Waliu Oriyomi [2008]. Determination of Grindability and Work Index of
Ukpilla Calcite, Mafamonsing Limestone and Awe Bentonite. B.Eng Project Thesis at
Federal University of Technology, Akure.
(v) Chinedu, Magnus Aliri [2010]. Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of
Saw Dust Briquetting Machine. B.Eng Project Thesis at University of Abuja.
(vi) Chinedu, Okolo Cletus [2014]. Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of
Palm Kernel Oil Expeller. B. Eng Project Thesis at FUT Minna/University of Abuja.
(vii) Kassim, Sheidu [2014]. Investigation of Saw Dust as a High Grade Solid Fuel. B. Eng
Project Thesis at FUT Minna/University of Abuja.

I PUBLICATIONS:
[ a] JOURNALS
(i) I.I. Ozigis, and A.A. Asere (2008). The Performances of Okpara Coal, Enugu State, Nigeria,
in Fluidized Bed Combustion, Journal of Environmental Science, University of Jos. ISSN
1116-8936, 12[ 1/2], pp114-121.
(ii) Z.O. Opafunso, I.I. Ozigis (2008). Dimension Stone Drilling Pattern Design, Equipment and
Performance, Journal of Environmental Science, University of Jos. ISSN 1116-8936, 12[ 1/2],
pp114-121.
(iii) I.I. Ozigis, H. Dandakouta and G. Egbo (2008). Flue Gas-Particulates Control Systems for
Atmospheric Fluidized Bed Coal Combustion. Nigerian Mining Journal 6 (1) pp9-14.
(iv) Z.O. Opafunso, I.I. Ozigis, I.A. Adetunde (2009). Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems in Coal
Fluidized Bed Combustor, American Journal of Engineering and Applied Science, 2 (1) pp88-
95.USA.
(v) Ozigis, I. I. and Ottan ,A. S.(2009). Characterizations of Some Nigerian Bed Materials for
Fluidized Bed Combustor, The Nigerian Journal of Research & production, ESUT,Enugu, 15
[1],pp115-120.
PUBLICATIONS AFTER LAST PROMOTION
(vi) Ozigis, I. I. and Dandakouta, H. A. (2010). A Conceptual Coal Fuel Supply To Coal-Fired
Thermal Power Plant, 2 [1], pp41-49, Journal of NIMechE, Journal of the Nigerian Institution
of Mechanical Engineers.
(vii) Ozigis, I. I. and S. O. Ozigis (2010). Production of Cast-Iron Balls for Grinding Solid Fuels,
pp31-41, Journal of NIMechE, 2 [2], Journal of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical
Engineers.
(viii) Ozigis, I. I. and Egbo, G.(2010).Simulation of a fluidized bed steam generator, 2 [2], pp68-
86, Journal of NIMechE, Journal of the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
(ix) Ozigis, I.I and Jimoh F.K. (2011). Maintenance and Performance Evaluation of Refurbished
Single-Blake Toggle Jaw Crusher, 9 [1], pp1-6, Nigerian Mining Journal.

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(x) Ozigis, I.I. Dandakouta, H. A, and Egbo, G. (2011). Design, Construction and Performance
Evaluation of a Fluidized Bed Combustor. ISSN 1595-5397, 7 [2], pp61-72, Nigerian Journal
of Tropical Engineering, ATBU, Bauchi
[xi] Ozigis,I.I., Dandakouta, H.A, and Egbo, G. (2011). Modeling and Simulation of Some Parts of
a Fluidized Bed Combustor, 7 [2], pp73-86, Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, ATBU
Bauchi.
(xii) Arudi I. S. and Idris Ibrahim ozigis (2012). Analysis of locally available Natural Abrasive
Materials. Journal of NIMECHE 3 (1). Pp16-25.
(xiii) Ozigis, I. I., Dandakouta, H.A, and Egbo, G.(2013). The performances of co-fired Maiganga
lignite coal with poultry dropping fuel mix in a fluidized bed combustor. Nig. J of Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering, ABU, Zaria,19 (2), pp 104-110.
(xiv) Ozigis, I. I. and Arudi, I. S. (2013). Design, construction and performance of a screw feeder
for fluidized bed combustor. Nig. J of Eng, ABU, Zaria 20(1). Pp54-63.
(xv) I.I.Ozigis, H. Dandakouta and Egbo,G (2013). Design and Performance Characteristics of
Heating Element in Ignition of Maiganga Lignite Coal in a Fluidized Bed Combustor. Journal
of Engineering and Technology. (BUK, Kano). Vol. 8 No.2 pp47-52.
(xvi) Ozigis, I. I. and Ottan, A. S. (2014). Flame jet burner application and performance
characteristics in cutting Miya granite for dimension stone. International Journal of
Engineering & Technical Research, IJETR Vol. 02 Issue 09, pp 143-149. ISO 9001:2008,
ISSN 2321-0869 www.erpublication.org .
(xvii) I.I.Ozigis and Salamatu Oiza Ozigis (2014). Fluidization characteristics of Tongo gypsum in a
fluidized bed combustor. International Journal of Engineering & Technical Research, IJETR
Vol. 02 Issue 09, pp 150-153. ISO 9001:2008 ISSN 2321-0869 www.erpublication.org
(xviii) Idris I. Ozigis. Dandakouta, H.A, and Ozigis, S.O. (2014). Experimental evaluation of energy
indices in crushing and grinding Maiganga lignite fuel. Nig. J of Engineering, Faculty of
Engineering, (ABU, Zaria).Vol. 20 No.2 pp9-19.
(xix) I.I.Ozigis, and H. Dandakouta. Design and Construction of Centrifugal Fan for a Fluidized
Bed Combustor. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering (ATBU, Bauchi, in press).

[b] PROCEEDINGS
(i) Ozigis, I. I., Asere, A. A., Arudi, S.S.(2009). Design and Construction of Fluidized Bed Coal
Reactor, proceedings of International Conference on Science and Technology, University of
Abuja (Published).

(c). Papers Submitted, Acknowledged under Review and on Going Research

(i) I.I. Ozigis, and S.O. Oodo. The Feasibility of a Mini-Hydro Power Plant Establishment on
River Wuye at Giri, Gwagwa-lada, Abuja. Submitted to Nigerian Journal of Solar Energy.
(ii) I. I.Ozigis and B.O.Oloche. Design, Construction and Leakage Detection of Dome-Type
Biogas Digester at Kilankwa II, Kwali, Abuja. Submitted to Nigerian Journal of Solar
Energy.
(iii) I.I. Ozigis, and S.O. Oodo The Performance Evaluation of Locally Available Solar Lantern in
Nigeria (on-going research).

[d] TECHNICAL REPORTS

(i) I.I. Ozigis (2006): Specifications of Nigerian Railway Corporation Locomotives since 1972
2003. 26pp.

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[e] PAPER PRESENTED AT CONFERENCE
(i) I.I. Ozigis, and S.O. Oodo. The Feasibility of a Mini-Hydro Power Plant Establishment on
River Wuye at Giri, Gwagwa-lada, Abuja, Presented at International Conference on Solar
Energy Forum organized by Energy Commission of Nigeria and Solar Energy Society of
Nigeria on 4th-8th May, 2015.
(ii) I. I.Ozigis and B.O.Oloche. Design, Construction and Leakage Detection of Dome-Type
Biogas Digester at Kilankwa II, Kwali, Abuja, Presented at International Conference on
Solar Energy Forum organized by Energy Commission of Nigeria and Solar Energy
Society of Nigeria 4th-8th May, 2015.

[e] THESES
(i) Design and Performance Characteristics of a Maiganga Lignite Coal and Poultry Dropping Co-
Combustor in a Fluidized Bed Steam Generator; ATBU.(PhD Dissertation, 2013).
(ii) The Performance of Okpara Coal (Enugu State) in Fluidized Bed Combustion, ATBU (M. Eng.
Thesis, 2005).
(iii) Design and Fabrication of Dual Purpose Impact Crusher, FUTA (B.Eng. Project, 1989).

J CONFERENCES ORGANISED/ ATTENDED:

(i) Technical Workshop on Energy Efficient Motor System organized by Energy Commission of
Nigeria (2001) at Lagos.
(ii) Training Workshop on Project Management organized for Practicing Engineers by Nigerian
Society of Engineers (NSE) 21-23, Sept. 2006 at Lagos
(iii) Training Workshop on Facility Management Organized for practicing Engineers by Nigerian
Society of Engineers (NSE) 12-14, Oct, 2006 at Lagos
(iv) International Conference on Science and Technology organized by University of Abuja, 28
30th Oct, 2008.
(v) National Workshop on the Development of Dimension stone (Granite, marble) industry in Nig.
Organized by Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Abuja 16-18th June, 2009.
(vi) Nigeria at 50: Challenges of Sustainable Engineering Infrastructural Development, 9th COREN
Assembly, 3rd-4th AUGUST, 2010.
(vii) International Conference on Solar Energy Forum organized by Energy Commission of Nigeria
and Solar Energy Society of Nigeria 4th-8th May, 2015.
K COMMUNITY SERVICE
(i) Projects Coordinator, Mech. Eng. Dept, Univ. of Abuja, 2008-2009.
(ii) Academic Adviser, 100 level, Mech. Eng, Univ. of Abuja, 2008-2009.
(iii) Member, Committee on consultancy to develop guidelines for vehicle inspection and
certificate programme of Federal Road Safety Commission, Abuja,
(iv) Member, Min. Eng. Dept Transport Committee, FUTA 2007 2008.
(v) Member, SEET., FUTA, Workshop & Lab. Committee 2007 2008.
(vi) Chairman, SWEP dept com. & Member, FUTA SEET SWEP 2007 2008.
(viii) Member, Departmental Board Studies, Dept of Mech. Eng, UniAbuja 2008-
2015
(ix) Member, Faculty Board Studies, Fac. Of Engg, UniAbuja 2008-2015
(x) Member, Faculty Hydropower and Dam Committee, UniAbuja.

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 L PROFESSIONAL WORKDONE
(Industrial Experience at Nig. Railway Corp. and Mining & Granite Co Ltd (1989-2006)(17 yrs)
(i) Coal-fired boilers and thermal power stations operations from Coal exploitation, processing
and firing to produce steam for electricity generation, processes & drying
(ii) Cupola and crucible furnaces design and operations for production of cast iron brake block
used in rolling stock of railways
(iii) Selection, Design and Construction of Industrial machinery and Components parts.
(iv) Operation, maintenance and repairs of turbo machinery (Compressors, Pumps and Fans).
(v) Maintenance and repairs of internal combustion engines (Thermal flame jet, diesel engine
locomotives and power plants).
(vi) Operation, maintenance and repairs of materials handling machinery (loaders, drag lines,
winches, overhead cranes(including mobile and stationary), hoisting, ropeways, conveyors
systems(bucket elevator, belt and screw).
(vii) Refractory and fired bricks production from extraction, grinding, kneading, molding, drying
and firing in kiln.

M HONOURS/ AWARDS:
(i) Best graduating student in physics and further mathematics at Lennon Memorial College,
Ageva-Okene, 1982
(ii) PhD study fellowship at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, 2008/2009 -
2012/2013

N HOBBIES:
(i) Reading, Vocational and Technical Practices, Trekking and Jogging

NAMES AND ADDRESS OF REFEREES:

(1) Prof. A. A. Asere, Dept of Mech.Eng, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
(2) Dr. H. Dandankouta, Reader, HOD, Department of Automotive Eng. ATBU, Bauchi.
(3) Prof. Z.O. Opafunso, School of Engineering and Engineering Tech, FUT, Akure.

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