Engr. Prof Ikechukwu Christian-Ezema Ike-Eze left Government Technical College (GTC) Nsukka in 1985 and obtained his first degree, B.Eng in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering from Federal University of Technology Owerri in 1992 as the best student of his class. He was further educated for the degree of M.Eng in Industrial Engineering & Management (April 2001) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Technology and Mechanics (April 2015), both from Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

 

He had his early civil service career with Federal Government Girls College Lejja, Nsukka and resigned voluntarily in 2005. He joined the services of University of Nigeria, Nsukka in Mechanical Engineering Department as Lecturer II in 2005. He was appointed a staff of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering on parallel mode in 2008 and was transferred fully to the Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering in 2009 as Lecturer I. He rose through the ranks and was appointed Professor in the department in October, 2019.

 

Prof Ike-Eze has held various positions in the Faculty cum University; He was appointed Acting Head of Department of Metallurgical & Materials Engineering (2015-2016) as Lecturer 1. He was appointed substantive Head of the Department, (2021-2024). He was a DVC nominee of University of Nigeria in 2023, a position he contested for and lost. He holds a parallel appointment with others sister Departments and Research Centres in the faculty/university. He has served in various departmental, faculty and university committees. He was in July, 2024 elected Dean Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria Nsukka (2024-2026).

 

Engr Prof I.C Ike-Eze is a member of many professional bodies such as Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS), Life Member Materials Research Society of India (MRSI) and a COREN Registered Engineer. He is a fellow of INSA-JRD-TATA, India and have won some research grants within and outside the university.

 

His core research interests are in the areas of polymer composites; natural fiber/biopolymer processing, characterization and property development for building and energy applications; He has published many papers in several local and international journals.

 

Prof Ike-Eze is a christian with passion for sharing his Christian faith and testimonies. His often exclamation that, he is a child of grace is based on his experiences with God’s mercies in this life journey. He is happily married to his lovely wife and blessed with lovely children. He likes watching wresting and football.

 

The interest of the Dean is to partner with relevant agencies and stakeholders to reposition the faculty of Engineering for greater global visibility; research/academic excellence; and human/infrastructural developments and sustainability.