Agricultural AND Food Engineering

Dr. Akindele Folarin ALONGE
B. Sc, M.Sc (Ibadan), Ph.D (Ilorin), R.Engr (COREN), MNIAE, MNSE,
MSESN, MASABE, MCSBE, MWASAE, MCIGR, MISFAE
Ag. Head of Agricultural and Food Engineering

Area of Specialization: Crop Processing and Storage (aka Postharvest Technology)

Research Interests

Solar drying and renewable energy
Engineering properties of Biomaterials
Extraction of Oil from Oil seeds
Development of processing machines
Storage and development of storage structures

PROGRAMMES OFFERED WITH ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng in Agricultural Engineering)
Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng in Food Engineering). Admission Requirement: Five O. Level credits should include English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any other subject. A credit is required for Food Engineering.
Postgraduate Diploma PGD in Agricultural Engineering

Admission Requirements
B. Eng. In any discipline related to Agricultural Engineering with a minimum of not less than Third Class Honours division. HND (with a minimum of lower credit) in Agricultural Engineering or a related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

Postgraduate Diploma PGD in Food Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline related to Food Engineering not below Third Class Honours from a recognized institution. HND (with a minimum of lower credit) in Food Engineering or a related discipline with at least 3 years of relevant work experience.

Master Degree M.Eng in Agricultural Engineering
A candidate must hold a minimum of Second Class (Lower) honours degree in Agricultural Engineering or a related discipline of the University of Uyo or any other recognised institution of higher learning.
A holder of bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from a recognised University plus a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Agricultural Engineering of the University of Uyo with 60% (B) average pass.
Master Degree M.Eng in Food Engineering
A candidate must hold a minimum of a Second Class (Lower) honours degree in Food Engineering or any other related discipline of the University of Uyo or any recognized institution.
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution plus a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) with 60% (B) average score and above, in Food Engineering of the University of Uyo.
Doctorate Degree Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering

Candidates who hold the Master of Engineering (M. Eng) Degree or its equivalent qualification in Agricultural Engineering of the University of Uyo or any other University recognized by the Postgraduate School Board, with an average score of not less than 60%, (B).

Doctorate Degree Ph.D in Food Engineering

Candidates with the Master of Engineering (M.Eng) degree or its equivalent in Food Engineering of the University of Uyo or any other University recognized by the Postgraduate School Board may register for the Ph.D degree programme. Such candidates shall have an average score of not less than 60% (B -average).

DEPARTMENTAL STAFF

Surname	Other Names	Qualifications with Institutions and dates	Specialization	Rank & Designation
Dr. Alonge	Akindele Folarin	Ph.D (Ilorin), 2005, M.Sc (Ibadan), 1989, B.Sc (Ibadan), 1987, R. Eng.	Processing and storage, & Renewable Energy.	HOD & Associate Professor
Dr. Okokon	Francis B.	Ph.D (Wisconsin), 1981, M.Sc (Wisconsin), 1978, B.Sc (Ife), 1974, MBA (Calabar), R. Eng.	Farm Power and Machinery	Associate Professor
Dr. Essien	Obot Emmanuel	Ph.D (Ibadan), 2004, M.Sc (Ibadan), 1990, B.Sc (Ibadan), 1978, R. Eng.	Soil & Water, Environmental Engineering	Senior Lecturer
Dr. Ituen	Etim Udo U	Ph. D (Owerri) 2008, M.Sc (Zaria), 1983, B.Sc. (Nigeria), 1976	Farm Power and Machinery and Renewable Energy.	Senior Lecturer
Prof. Nwa	Emem Ufot	Ph.D.(Ohio State), 1971, M.Sc.(Michigan State), 1967,B.Sc. (Calif.), 1965, R. Eng.	Irrigation & Drainage, Water Resources Engineering.	Professor Contract
Prof. Ngoddy	Patrick O	B.Sc. (Calif.) M.Sc., Ph.D. (Michigan State), R. Eng.	Food Process Engineering. Food Biotechnology	Adjunct Professor
Prof. Sangodoyin	Abimbola Yisau	Ph.D (Birmingham), 1985, M.Sc. (Birmingham), 1982, B.Sc. (Ibadan), 1979, R. Eng.	Environmental Engineering, Soil &Water Conservation	Adjunct Professor
Prof. Iwe	Madu O.	Ph.D (Nigeria), M.Sc. (Ibadan), 1982, B.Sc. (Nigeria), 1979	Food Processing and Food Biotechnology	Adjunct Professor
Prof. Okechukwu	Paul E.	Ph.D (Nigeria), M.Sc. (Nigeria), B.Sc. (Ife)	Food Processing & Storage, Food Biotechnology	Adjunct Professor
Dr. Uvere	Peter	Ph.D (Nigeria), M.Sc. (Nigeria), B.Sc. (Nigeria), 1979	Food Processing and Food Packaging	Adjunct Senior Lect.
Dr. Eke	Akachukwu Ben	Ph.D (Zaria), 2003, M.Sc. (Zaria), 1992, B.Sc. (Nigeria), 1986, R. Eng	Crop Processing and Storage, Renewable Energy	Adjunct Senior Lecturer
Nwaukwa	Chinatu N.	M.Eng (Nigeria), 1992, B.Eng (Nigeria), 1985	Soil and Water Conservation	Lecturer II
Elijah	Ikrang	M.Eng (Owerri), 2004. B.Eng (Owerri), 1995.	Farm Power & Machinery, Crop Processing	Lecturer II
Etim	Ime	M.Sc (Ibadan), 2001, B.Sc (Ibadan), 1995	Soil and Water Conservation	Lecturer II
Olosunde	William Adebisi	M.Sc. (Ibadan), 2005, B.Sc (Ife), 2001	Agricultural Products Processing & Storage	Lecturer II
Okoko	Paul O.	M. Eng. (PortHarcourt), 2005,B.Eng (Markudi), 1996	Farm Machinery and Management.	Lecturer II
Etti	Christopher	M.Sc (Ibadan), 2008, B. Eng (Uyo), 2004	Food Engineering	Lecturer II
Onwe	David	M,Sc. (Ibadan), 2010, B.Eng (Owerri), 2002	Farm Power and Machinery	Lecturer II
Williams	Akpan William	M.Sc. (Calif), 1985, B.Sc (Utah), 1983	Water Resources, Irrigation; Soil Conservation.	Lecturer II (Contract)
Bassey	Enefiok	M.Sc (Cranfield), 1984, B.Sc (Nigeria), 1976	Farm Power & Machinery, Crop Processing	Lecturer I (Contract)
Ekpeyong	Edet	M.Sc (Germany), 1977	Food Processing, Brewing Technology	Ast Lecturer (Contract)

(b) Non- Teaching Staff

Surname	Other Names	Qualifications	Specialization	Rank and Designation
Etuk	Ntefon Udo	HND (Yaba), 1993, OND (Mubi), 1982,	Food Processing	Senior Technologist
Briggs	Christian Iyerefama	HND (Bulgaria), 1981	Agricultural Mechanization	Technologist II Contract
Ojelade	Michael Akintayo	HND (Bauchi), 2001, OND (Bauchi), 1997.	Processing and Storage	Technologist II
Ibanga	Bassey James	City and Guilds I. (London), 1972, City and Guilds II (London), 1973	Tractor Maintenance	Works Supervisor
Okon	Victor	HND (Uyo), 1993, SSCE (Uyo), 1991	Administration	Senior Executive Officer
Inyang	Effiong Okon Udo	B.Ed (Uyo), 2010, SSCE (2002), RSA (1985), PITMAS (1981)	Secretariat Administration	Chief Secretariat Assistant