TITLE (PROF/DR/): PRO. F

NAME: ESEZOBOR, DAVID EHIGIE

POSITION: PROFESSOR

SPECIALISATION: EXTRACTIVE METALLURGY

EDUCATION/TRAINING

A. Personal Statement

I am a distinguished academic, researcher, and professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, and sustainable development. My core expertise lies in extractive metallurgy, materials processing, zero–waste technology, and the development of sustainable industrial solutions. With a strong foundation in both academic and practical engineering, I have made significant contributions to extractive metallurgy, advanced manufacturing technologies, solid minerals processing, and food technology. I have successfully mentored multiple postgraduate students, authored more than 75 scholarly publications, and secured patents for innovations in materials and food processing. My mission is to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and industrial application, providing impactful solutions for national development across sectors including steel, transportation, manufacturing, construction, petrochemicals, and agriculture.

B. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours

• Head of Department, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, UNILAG (2008–2012)

• Sub–Dean, Faculty of Engineering (2006–2008)

•University Committees, Appointments and Promotions Board, Development Committee, Sports Council, and more

• Chair, Technical and Publications Committee, Faculty of Engineering (2017–2019)

• Editor-in–Chief, Journal of Engineering Research

• Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE)

• Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Metallurgical, Mining, and Materials Engineers (FNI3ME)

• Member, Materials Society of Nigeria (MMSN), Nigerian Corrosion Association (MNICA)

• National Chairman, NI3ME (2013–2015)

• Chairman, National Workshops and Conferences Committee, NSE (2016–2017); NSE Materials Committee, (2015–2017); Presidential Committee on Iron and Steel Development (2014–2023)

• Council Member, NSE Executive Committees (2013–2015)

•General Secretary and Vice Chairman to Nigerian Corrosion Association, Western Zone (2005 – 2009 and 2010 – 2013) respectively

• Distinguished Researcher Award, UNILAG Faculty of Engineering (2008)

• Nigeria’s Construction Industry Hall of Fame (2013)

• Shield of Professional Excellence, NI3ME (2017)

• Presidential Merit Awards, NSE (2014, 2015, 2019)

C. Selected Most Recent Publications /Contributions to Knowledge

(1) Onovo, H. O., Bodude, M. A., Esezobor, D.E., Akano, T.T (2024) Investigating the high–impact deformation behavior of induced-nano precipitation hardened in718 alloy. Journal of Metals, Materials and Minerals. 34 (1): 1855, Mar DOI: https://doi.org/10.55713/jmmm.v34i1.1855

(2) Nnaji, RN., Bodude, MA., Esezobor, DE (2023). Electrolytic Co–deposition of Zn–ZnO–ZnCaCO3 Composite

Substrates on Low Carbon Steel. Nigerian Journal of Technological Development 20(2): 53–61

(3) Onovo, HO., Esezobor, D.E., Bodude, M.A. (2022) Dynamic Impact Response of Nanosized Precipitates bearing Waspaloy. The Journal of Engineering Research, 19(2): 180–189

(4) Obidiegwu, EO, Esezobor, DE, Mgbemere, HE, Odili, CC (2022) A Simulation and Experimental Investigation of the Thermal Characteristics of Refractory Bricks Produced Using Fireclay and Agroforestry Wastes Journal of Casting & Materials Engineering 6(2): 45–57 https://doi.org/10.7494/jcme.2022.6.2.45

(5) Agbeleye, A.A., Esezobor, D.E., Balogun, S. A., Agunsoye J.O., Solis, J., Nevile, A (2020). Tribological properties of aluminium–clay composites for brake disc rotor applications. Journal of King Saud University

–Science, 32(1): 21–28

PATENTS

(6) Patent No NG/P/2018/11, Nigeria. Apparatus and Process for Drying of Foodstuff / Esezobor, D. E. and

Ogunbiyi, A. Date of Patent: 16/01/2018; Date of Sealing: 15/02/2018

(7) Patent No NG/PT/NC/2019/3596, Nigeria. An Apparatus for Manufacturing of Interlocking Compressed and

Vibrated Bricks. Ogunbiyi, A Esezobor, D.E. Date of Patent: 04/04/2019; Date of Sealing: 12/04/2019

D. Collaborators/ Networks

• Nigerian Buildings and Road Research Institute
• Federal Ministry of Steel Development
• Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals
• United Testing Systems Corporation, California, USA