Uchendu Ndubuisi
About Candidate
A passionate educator with extensive practical expertise in research, automation, instrumentation, and information technology. Committed to providing students with an engaging and enriching learning experience. Dedicated to helping students to reach their full potential.
Education
PhD
Sustainable infrastructure systems with focus on detection and localisation of leaks using acoustic methods. Required expertise in acoustics, signal processing, sensor design, finite element modelling, and machine learning.
M.Eng Instrumentation engineering
Instrumentation engineering with focus on avionic instrument systems. Master's degree project aimed at development of efficient computational models for parametric computer-aided design of industrial systems.
B.Eng Instrumentation engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering with specialisation in avionic instrumentation. Bachelor's degree project focused on development of finite element models for non-destructive detection of thermal inhomogeneities in thermoelectric materials.
Work & Experience
Assistant lecturer
• Collaborated with colleagues to address undergraduate teaching and research issues • Delivered lectures and tutorial sessions in the modules: “An Introduction to Engineering Design”, ”Instrumentation and Control”, “Fundamentals of Acoustics” • Organised problem-solving sessions in the modules:, “Waves, Light and Quanta”, “Energy and Matter”, “Advanced Vibration”, “Numerical Methods for Acoustics”. • Supervised and assessed laboratory works in the modules: “Electronics, Drives, and Control”, “Physics from Evidence I”. • Invigilated examinations and marked assessment tests.
Volunteer GCSE Mathematics Tutor
• Collaborated with math teachers at City College Southampton to design efficient lesson plans. • Delivered lessons and facilitated tutorial sessions in mathematics. • Supervised students’ weekly progress and advised students on academic matters. • Cooperated with other Southampton Hub volunteers in executing community-oriented projects, for example, math competition among secondary school students and science fairs.
Electrical, Instrumentation and Control Engineer
• Provided expert support during technical bids for oil and gas projects, 25% of which were successful. • Provided technical advice and solutions to detail engineering design issues. • Reviewed and monitored acceptance tests as per client requirements. • Prepared and managed the work schedule and supplementary budget for all electrical and instrumentation tasks. • Supervised recruitment and training of new electrical and instrumentation technicians.
Instrumentation and Control Officer
• Provided instrumentation support for the construction, commissioning and start-up of an ethanol- manufacturing plant and a biogas production unit. • Prepared and reviewed design drawings (P&IDs, PFDs, hook-up drawings, PLC control programs). • Calibrated, installed and commissioned field instruments according to design drawings. • Supervised welding and materials testing teams during the fabrication and installation of orifice plates, columns, etc. • Supervised electrical team during the laying of instrument and electrical cables, installation of MCC, VFD and PLC panels. • Supervised training of new electrical and instrumentation technicians.
Assistant Lecturer
• Delivered lectures and tutorials in the modules: “Instrumentation and Control”, “Strength of Materials”. • Designed and supervised laboratory projects. • Facilitated training of students in the use of field instruments and control systems. • Invigilated examinations and marked assessment tests. • Prepared weekly reports on students’ progress.
Teaching and Research Assistant
• Prepared and delivered tutorial sessions and supervised laboratory sessions in the modules: “Physical Principles of Measurement”, “Electronic Engineering and Microprocessor Technology”, “Computer-aided Design Systems for Measuring Instruments”. • Installed and maintained laboratory research equipment (oscilloscopes, analysers, DAQ systems, etc.). • Developed specifications for new sensor designs and prepared supporting documents for fabrication. • Provided technical support for industrial projects through data acquisition and analysis. • Completed independent research on development of parallel computing models for parametric computer-aided design.
Electrical and Instrumentation Intern
• Assisted team of engineers responsible for safe and efficient production and operation of electrical equipment. • Performed verification tests on instrumentation and control systems. • Documented manufacturing and fabrication processes. • Performed preventative maintenance and calibration of control equipment and systems.