Below are my research grants, under the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with the current progress being shown
| S/No | Title | Funder/Client | Grant Period | Role | Status |
| 1 | AAKTP: Development of a Novel Hybrid Solar PV/Thermal Pre-cooler for Smallholder Farmers | Innovate UK | Apr. 2022 – Jul. 2023 | PI (from Univ. PH end) | Ongoing |
| 2 | Renewable Energies For Africa: Effective Valorization Of Agri-Food Wastes (REFFECR AFRICA) | European Commission (Horizon) | Nov. 2021- Oct. 2026 | Collaborator (PI: Universidad de Jaén) | Ongoing |
| 3 | Modelling, Design and Experimental Validation of a Solar Thermal Powered Garri Frying (Garification) Processing Unit | TETFund | Dec. 2020 – Nov. 2022 | Co-PI | Ongoing |
| 4 | Mapping and development of geographic information system of biomass potential in sub-Saharan Africa | GCRF | Mar. 2020 – Jun. 2022 | PI | Ongoing |
| 5 | Transforming Energy Access – Learning Partnership: MSc Energy Access and Renewable Energy Technology | DFID (administered by Carbon Trust) | Jul. 2019 – Oct. 2021 | PI | Completed |
| 6 | Automotive Engineering Programme Curriculum Development with Industry Collaborations | GCRF | Mar. 2017 – Jun. 2019 | Co-PI | Completed |
| 7 | Assessment of renewable energy potentials in coastline communities in the Niger Delta of Nigeria | DFID (administered
by AAS CIRCLE) | Jan. 2016 –Dec. 2016 | PI | Completed |
| 2021 INSTITUTION BASED RESEARCH GRANTS WON | ||||||
| S/N | NAME OF LEAD RESEARCHER | SEX | DEPARTMENT | TITLE OF RESEARCH PROJECT | DURATION | AMOUNT APPROVED (N) |
| 1 | Dr. AGBAGWA, Obakpororo E. | F | MICROBIOLOGY | Characterization and Quality Assessment of Raw And Branded Nigerian Honey Infused With Moringa, Ginger And Garlic | 6 MONTHS | 1,440,500.00 |
| 2 | Pharm. IBEZIM, Chidozie N. E. | F | PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY | Knowledge, Attitude, Preception of Tetanus Toxoid Vacination vis-à-vis Assessment of Immunity to Tetanus Among Residents of Obio-Akpor And Tai LGAs, Rivers State. | 9 MONTHS | 1,839,120.00 |
| 3 | Dr. ONUA, Azubuike Alfred | M | OPHTHAMOLOGY | Impact of Cassava Processing Methods and Cyanide Content On Nutritional Optic Neuropathy | 12 MONTHS | 1,819,000.00 |
| 4 | Prof. PEDRO-EGBE, Chinyere Nnenne | F | OPHTHAMOLOGY | A Comparative Stduy of the Prevalence of Genetic Biometrics For Adult-Onset Primary Open Angle Glaucoma and Normall Subjects of Rivers State Origin | 12 MONTHS | 1,953,400.00 |
| 5 | Dr. AKUMA, Oji | M | CHEMICAL ENGINERRING | Design And Fabrication of Pyrolysis Unit For Production of Fuel Grade Oil From Plastic Wste | 12 MONTHS | 1,897,000.00 |
| 6 | Dr. OKONKO, Iheanyi O. | M | MICROBIOLOGY | Unravelling the Genetic Diversity iof HIV-1 Sequence Markers that are associated with Disease Parameters in HIV-1 Positive Individuals in Port Harcourt | 6 MONTHS | 2,000,000.00 |
| 7 | Dr. KAMALU, Ikenna | M | ENGLISH STUDIES | Metaphor and Representation of Corruption in the Nigerian Media Discourse | 12 MONTHS | 1,625,000.00 |
| 8 | Dr. ALLEN, Fidelis | M | POL & ADMIN STUDIES | The State of Social Cohesion in Nigeria: Implication For Policy | 12 MONTHS | 1,600,000.00 |
| 9 | Dr. AWANYE, Amaka M. | F | PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY & BIOTECHNOLOGY | Evaluation and Validation of COVID-19 Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDTs) Kits | 6 MONTHS | 1,739,000.00 |
| 10 | Prof. DALILLY-TARIAH, Opubo Benedict | M | ENT SURGERY | A Study On The Nasal Decongestant Effects of Vitellaria Paradoxa (Shea Butter) Extracts | 2 MONTHS | 1,880,000.00 |
| 11 | Prof. SIMINIALAYI, Iyeopu M. | M | PHARMACOLOGY | Feasibility and Durability of Dietary Intervention in Achieving Remission of type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Rivers State, Nigeria. | 6 MONTHS | 1,928,000.00 |
| 12 | Prof. UDUMUKWU, Onyemachi | M | ENGLISH STUDIES | Environmentalism in Modern Nigerian Poetry | 12 MONTHS | 1,402,500.00 |
| 13 | Prof. IKIENSIKIMAMA, S. S. | M | PETROLUEM AND GAS ENGINEERING | Development of Modified Activated Carbon From Selected Agricultural Waste for CO2 and Other Noxious Gas Sequestration | 12 MONTHS | 1,452,400.00 |
| 14 | Dr. DEEKOR, Tornubari | M | GEOGRAPHY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT | Topographical and Seasonal Effect of Decomposed Cassava Peels on Bioremediation of Hydrocarbon Polluted Soils in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. | 6 MONTHS | 1,705,700.00 |
| 15 | Dr. OLOPADE, Olaniyi Alaba | M | FISHERIES | Evaluation of the Health Status of Croaker Species (Perciformes: Sciaendae) Following a Massive Fish Kills in the Coastal Waters of Niger Delta, Nigeria | 18 MONTHS | 1,806,250.00 |
| 16 | Prof. SIKOKI, Francis David | M | ANIMAL & ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY | DISTRIBUTION AND ABUNDANCE OF HARMAFUL ALGAL SPECIES IN BONNY ESTUARY RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA | 15 MONTHS | 1,902,700.00 |
| 17 | OSADEBE, Anwuli U. | F | MICROBIOLOGY | Bacteria-Immobilised Iron Oxide-Biochar Nanocomposites For Optimised Bioremediation of Petroleum Contaminated Freshwater | 12 MONTHS | 1,994,400.00 |
| 18 | Dr. NYIAYAANA, Kialee | M | POL & ADMIN STUDIES | The Ogoni Environmental Clean-Up and Dynamics of Social Conflict and Insecurity in Ogoniland | 4 MONTHS | 1,805,000.00 |
| 19 | Prof. DULU, Appah | M | PETROLUEM AND GAS ENGINEERING | Performance Evaluation of Red Onion Skin Extract Derivatives As Oilfield Scale Inhibitors | 12 MONTHS | 1,987,000.00 |
| 20 | Dr. EKPO-OUT, Mfon Umoren | F | HISTORY & DIPLOMATIC Studies | Women Environmental Management and Sustainable Development: The Case of Ogoni Cleanup Project | 12 MONTHS | 1,743,510.00 |
| 21 | Dr. OGBU, Ojeka Sunday | M | HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY | Comparative effetcs of the Hydro-Ethanolic extract of the fruit and leaf of Solanum Aethiopicum (Garden Egg) on Male Fertility in Wistar rats | 7 MONTHS | 1,833,250.00 |
| 22 | AKWA-ABASI, Ubong Sunday | M | PETROLUEM AND GAS ENGINEERING | Experimental Investigation and Modelling of Hydrate Dissociation in Offshore Production Flowlines | 12 MONTHS | 1,866,800.00 |
| 23 | Dr. OSOKOGWU, Uche | M | PETROLUEM AND GAS ENGINEERING | Investigation of Effects of Sand on Annular Flow Behaviour in Horizontal Pipelines | 12 MONTHS | 1,875,000.00 |
| 24 | Prof. AGBAGWA, Ikechukwu O. | M | PLANT SCIENCE & BIOTECHNOLOGY | Selection of African Yam Bean Varieties For Better Culinary Qualities And Adaptive Capabilities to Climate Change | 12 MONTHS | 1,943,750.00 |
| 25 | Prof. OJULE, C. Aaron | M | CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY | Medical Laboratories in Nigeria: Assessment of Quality Management Practices, Quality Assurance, Quality Control And Accreditation Status | 6 MONTHS | 1,862,500.00 |
| 26 | Dr. UZOMA, Shadrack M. | M | MECHANICAL EMGINEERING | Design And Fabrication of Prototype Gas Pipeline For Academic Exercise | 12 MONTHS | 1,712,860.00 |
| 27 | Dr. AFANGIDEH, Sunday Timothy | M | EDUCATION MANAGEMENT | Community Responsiveness to health and Social Protocols for Curbing The Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic in Akwa Ibom and Rivers States of Nigeria | 12 MONTHS | 1,697,310.00 |
| TOTAL RESEARCH PROJECTS DISBURSEMENT | 48,311,950.00 | |||||