Centers of Excellence

Excellent FUTO: A Hub of Multidisciplinary Research Excellence

At the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO), research is not conducted in silos—it thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration. Built around dedicated multidisciplinary research units, FUTO is driving innovation by bringing together experts from diverse fields to tackle complex national and global challenges.

Our Centres of Excellence embody this approach, fostering cutting-edge research that transcends traditional academic boundaries. This commitment to multidisciplinary engagement has fueled remarkable achievements, positioning FUTO as a leader in research and innovation.

Driving Research Excellence and Impact

✅ TETFUND NRF Grant Success: In recent years, FUTO researchers have excelled in securing Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) National Research Fund (NRF) grants, which focus on solving Nigeria’s most pressing developmental challenges. This success reflects the strength of interdisciplinary research collaborations across our Centres of Excellence.
✅ National Recognition: FUTO’s dedication to impactful research has earned it a No. 4 ranking in Nigeria in 2024, reinforcing our status as a top research-driven institution.
✅ Quantum Leap in Research Outputs: The synergy between our multidisciplinary research teams has led to an exponential rise in publications, with FUTO researchers making significant contributions to high-impact journals.

Our Centres of Excellence: Pioneering Multidisciplinary Research

🏆 Africa Centre of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACE-FUELS): Leading research in clean energy, electrochemical systems, and sustainable energy solutions, supported by the World Bank and the French Development Agency.
🏆 Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environment, and Social Standards (Ce-SPESS): Shaping the future of sustainable governance, procurement systems, and environmental standards, backed by the World Bank.
🏆 Centre of Excellence on Local Materials Substitutions (CE-LoMaS): Revolutionizing indigenous material innovation and industrial applications, with support from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

The Future of Research at FUTO

By fostering multidisciplinary engagement, industry partnerships, and policy-driven research, FUTO is transforming knowledge into real-world solutions. Through Excellent FUTO, we celebrate the achievements of our researchers and reaffirm our commitment to pushing the frontiers of science, technology, and sustainable development.

🚀 Welcome to Excellent FUTO—the future of research, innovation, and impact.

Centre of Excellence on Local Materials Substitutions (CE-LoMaS)

Centre of Excellence on Local Materials Substitutions(CE-LoMaS)

Revolutionizing indigenous material innovation and industrial applications, with support from the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB).

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Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards.(CE-sPESS)

Established in 2019, the FUTO Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental & Social Standards (CE-sPESS) is dedicated to promoting sustainable development across Nigeria and Africa. Our mission is to build capacity in procurement, environmental, and social standards by offering innovative training programs that address the growing need for sustainable practices in both public and private sectors. By integrating professionalization in these areas, we aim to enhance value for money in public expenditure, promote environmentally and socially responsible decisions, and foster leadership that contributes to sustainable development for generations to come.

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Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards. (CE-sPESS)

Africa Center of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems (ACE-FUELS)

Africa Center of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems(ACE-FUELS)

ACE-FUELS is an acronym for the Africa Center of Excellence in Future Energies and Electrochemical Systems, domiciled at the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. It was set up primarily to fill a growing education, skills and information gap in the field of renewables and other clean energy sources within the sub region and in this way address the regional development challenge of poor availability and access to energy.

The center focuses on four core areas of discipline namely; Clean and Future Energy, Electrochemical Systems, Nanotechnology and Corrosion Technology, which complement each order and prioritizes research and development; knowledge sharing and dissemination; community education, technical skills and capacity development.

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