{"id":1919,"date":"2025-05-22T13:23:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T13:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1919"},"modified":"2025-06-02T10:35:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:35:51","slug":"mercy-ogbonnaya","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/engineering.unilag.edu.ng\/?page_id=1919","title":{"rendered":"MERCY OGBONNAYA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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TITLE (PROF\/DR\/): DR<\/strong><\/p>

NAME: MERCY OGBONNAYA<\/strong><\/p>

POSITION: SENIOR LECTURER\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong>SPECIALISATION:THERMOFLUID\/ RENEWABLE ENERGY AND \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0GREEN MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY<\/strong><\/p>

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University of Nigeria- Nsukka, Enugu Nigeria<\/p><\/td>

B.Sc.<\/p><\/td>

07\/2005<\/p><\/td>

Mechanical Engineering<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria<\/p><\/td>

M.Sc.<\/p><\/td>

03\/2010<\/p><\/td>

Mechanical Engineering<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Covenant University- Ota, Ogun Nigeria<\/p><\/td>

Ph.D.<\/p><\/td>

03\/2021<\/p><\/td>

Mechanical Engineering<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa<\/p><\/td>

Postdoctoral<\/p><\/td>

04\/2025<\/p><\/td>

Materials Engineering<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

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  1. Personal Statement<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>

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    As a dedicated advocate for sustainable living, my research interests encompass renewable energy, the development of green materials, and the application of nanotechnology in energy systems to foster a sustainable, cleaner, and greener future. My research focuses on the development of eco-friendly materials and biofuels derived from biomass, recycling, and waste management, with the objective of evaluating their cost-effectiveness and potential as alternatives to synthetic materials derived from fossil fuels. My commitment to renewable energy and green materials and technology is driven by a desire to mitigate the detrimental effects of fossil fuels and synthetic materials on human health, the environment, and the climate. Through my studies and various research endeavors, I have acquired the knowledge and skills necessary to drive innovation and policy changes that support a sustainable energy future, create employment opportunities for youth, and ensure energy independence and efficiency. I aspire to, through continuous innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration with national and international researchers, develop scalable renewable and green technology solutions that will expedite the transition towards a low-carbon economy.<\/p>

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    1. Positions, Scientific Appointments, and Honours<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>