BIRTH AND NATIVITY Remy was the 4th child and 2nd son of Mr. and Mrs. James Uchendu Nzekwe of Umuobu, Umuezeala Ogwara in Ehime-Mbano L.G.A of Imo State. Remy was born into a Catholic home, and he has kept absolute faith with the teachings and doctrines of this religion till date.
EDUCATION/TRAINING: Remy started primary education towards the end of the Nigerian-Biafran war and has been studying since then. He passed all prescribed examinations at every stage of his career and earned the necessary certificates and degrees which include B.Eng, M.Eng and Ph.D all in Engineering. EMPLOYMENT RECORDS: From the position of Teaching Assistant at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri in 1992, Remy rose to the rank of Professor in 2013. He is serving the University currently as the Dean, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology and had previously served the same University in different Committees, Boards, Units and Positions including the following: Member of the University Governing Council, Dean of Student Affairs, Director of Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office, Head of Mechanical Engineering Department and Director of Public Procurement Research Centre. Remy also represented the Universities in the South-East Geo-Political Zone in the Governing Board of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN).
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Remy is a Registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, [FNSE], a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management [FNIM], Senior Member – Institute of Industrial Engineers, Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Member, the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society, Member, Association of Manufacturing Excellence, and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF NIGERIA: Remy has served the Federal Government of Nigeria as the Chairman, Presidential Visitation Panel to the Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State, Technical Board Member of NASENI – Prototype Engineering Development Institute, Ilesha. Chairman, Technical Committee of the Standards Organization of Nigeria [SON] on Road Vehicles: LNG/LPG/CNG conversion kits.
ROTARY CLUB OF OWEERI: Remy served the Rotary club of Owerri as Secretary, Vice President, President Elect, President at different times. He is only one Star Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International.
CATHOLIC KNIGHTHOOD: Remy is the Supreme Subordinate President, [No. 1] of the Ancient and Noble Order of Knights of St John International in Nigeria and have served the Order previously as Grand 1st Vice President, Grand President, Owerri Grand Commandery, District 8 Commander. He has the rank of Major General and a 5th degree recipient of the Order as Noble.
CHIEFTANCY RECOGNITION/TITLE: Enyi ka Enyi of Amaba Ukwu Item Abia State [2002]; Ukadike of Agbaja Ancient Kingdom, Ehime Mbano [2004]; Ezi Okwu Mere Mba Ugiri-Ike Kingdom, Ikeduru, L.G.A., Imo State [2005].
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS/HONOUR: Remy is both a Justice of the Peace, JP of Imo State Judicial Council and a Jerusalem Pilgrim, JP.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS: Remy is keenly interested in the management of simple and complex systems of machines, material, and money for optimal production. He is profoundly fascinated in shop floor operations for enhanced productivity. He has published in both local and international journals in this area of knowledge.
MARITAL STATUS: Remy is married to Lady Chidinma Prisca Uche and the marriage is blessed with four children: Dr Chiagoziem Uche, Chimebere John Paul Uche [Engr], Fechi Justa and Chichebem Jane Frances.
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Academic Qualification
i. Bachelor of Engineering, [B.Eng.], in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, 1988. ii. Master of Engineering, [M.Eng.], in Mechanical Engineering [Industrial & Production], 1994. iii. Doctor of Philosophy, [Ph.D.], in Industrial Engineering, 2005. iv. Corporate Membership, Nigerian Society of Engineers, 1999. v. Registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, 2006. vi. Soft skill certification in CATIA V5 software from Central Institute of Tool Design, Hyderabad, India, 2009. |
Honours/Awards
Affiliations
i. Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers – FNSE ii. Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Management – FNIM iii. Fellow, Institute of Industrial Administration – FIIA iv. Senior Member, Institute of Industrial Engineers – IIE v. Member, Society of Manufacturing Engineers – SME vi. Member, Association of Manufacturing Excellence –AME vii. Member, The Minerals, Metals, and material Society – TMS viii. Member, Metallurgical, Mining and Materials Division of the Nigerian Society of Engineers – MMM ix. Member, American Society of Mechanical Engineers – ASME
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A: CORE ACADEMIC ASSIGNMENTS · Professor – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [Oct. 2013 – Date]. · Research Officer – Niger Delta Development Commission [NDDC], Port Harcourt [1st March 2017 – 30th April 2018] – Sabbatical Leave. · Reader/Associate Professor – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [2010 – 2013] · External Examiner – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike [2014-2017] -Postgraduate · External Examiner – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli Anambara State [2016 – 2019] · External Examiner – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka [2016 – Date] -Postgraduate · External Examiner – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Gregory University, Uturu, Abia State. [2017 – 2020]. · External Examiner – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt [2012 – 2014]. · Visiting Scholar – University of Port Harcourt [2009 – 2010]. · Senior Lecturer – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [2005-2010]. · Lecturer 1 – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [1999-2005]. · Lecturer II – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [1997-1999]. · Assistant Lecturer – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [1994-1997]. · Teaching Assistant – Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [1992-1994]. · Production Supervisor – Materials Tech. Complex (Nig.) Ltd [1989-1990]. · NYSC Corps – Federal Government Girls’ College, Bida, [1988-1989]. B: INVOLVEMENT IN UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION § Dean, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [July 1, 2023 – Date]. § Director, Public Procurement Research Centre, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [2018- June 2023]. § Member of the 10th Governing Council (Congregation Representative) of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri [May 2013-April 2017]. § Member Council Committee on Administrative and Professional Staff Appointment and Promotion [July 2013-April 2017]. § Member Joint Council/Senate Senior Staff Disciplinary Committee [July 2013-April 2017]. § Member Joint Council/Senate Selection Board for the appointment of University Librarian [March 2014]. § Member, NUC/Council Committee on Encroachment on FUTO Land, [14th March 2014 – April 2017]. § Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [12th March 2015 – July 2016]. § Ag. Head, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [1st July 2014 – 11th March 2015]. § Ag. Director, Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office [IPTTO] [20th March 2014-17th July 2014]. § Member of Senate, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [20th March 2014 – Date]. § Ag. Dean, Student Affairs Unit, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [December 2010-June 2012]. § Member of Senate, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [Aug 2006-June 2012]. § Member, Committee of Deans, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [December 2010-June 2012], [July 2023 – Date]. § Member, Board of Governors, Federal University of Technology, Owerri International Secondary School [2006-2011]. § Member, Strategic Planning Committee, FUTO [2011-2012]. § Member, Ceremonial Committee, FUTO [2011-2012]. § Member, University Endowment Fund Committee, [2006-2012] § Member, Postgraduate School Board of studies, FUTO [2010-2012], [2018 -Date] § Member, Institutional Accreditation Committee [2011-2012]. § Member, Infrastructural Development Committee [2011-2012]. § Member, Minor Works, and Space Allocation [2011-2012] § Associate Dean, Student Affairs Unit, FUTO [2006-2010]. § Examination Officer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri [1997-2000] § Member, Mechanical Engineering Postgraduate Committee [2005-Date]. § Coordinator, Student Industrial Work Experience scheme (S.I.W.E.S), Department of Mechanical Engineering [200-2002]. § Chairman, Logistics Committee on School of Engineering & Engineering Technology, FUT, Owerri Accreditation visit [200] § Member, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Federal University of Technology, Owerri Board of Studies [1996-Date]. § Member, Mechanical Engineering Board of Studies [1996-Date]. § Chairman, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology, Owerri, Examination Malpractice Committee [2005-2007]. § Alumni Liaison Officer, Department of Mechanical Engineering [2003-Date] § Coordinator, Industrial Studies ENG 301, FUT. Owerri [2000-2004].
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Research Interest
i. Production shop floor operations ii. Productivity enhancement Techniques iii. Waste reduction in manufacturing iv. Man, machine, and materials interactions. v. Industrial Engineering |
Publications
I. Remy Uche [2010]. Determination of Relationship between Productivity and Maintenance, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, Vol.5. No.10, pp 1789-1794. II. Remy Uche and Saturday Ebigenibo [2010]. Predictive Modelling and Analysis of Tool Life in Lathe Cutting Operations, International Journal of Engineering, Vol.4. No. 1, pp 13-23. III. Remy Uche and Tyger E. Dumo [2010]. Improved Concepts and Modelling on Solar Energy Technology, International Journal of Engineering, Vol.4. No.1, pp 1-12. IV. Uche, R. [2005]. A Model of Relationship between Fraction Defective and Productivity, International Research Journal in Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol.2 No.2, pp 158-175. V. Uche, R. and O.N. Oguoma [2005]. Determination of the Relationship between Forced Machine Downtime and Maintenance, International Research Journal in Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol.2 No.2, pp 187-202. VI. Uche Remy [2009]. Interfacing Six Sigma and JIT for Increased Productivity: The Warri Refinery Case, Global Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.2 No.4, pp 503-508. VII. Uche Remy and Nwobi-Okoye C.C [2009]. Balancing Machine Depreciation and Maintenance Cost for Enhanced Productivity, Global Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.2 No.4, pp 535-540. VIII. B.C Chukwudi and Remy Uche [2008]. Flocculation of Kaolinite Clay using Natural Polymer, Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.9. No.2, pp 495-501. IX. Uche Remy and Chidozie C. Nwobi-Okoye [2009]. Maintenance Error Oriented Reliability Determination Model, Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol.10. No.2, pp 303-310. X. Remy Uche and Ebieto C.E [2010]. Process Monitoring and Control of Machining Operations, Asia Research Publishing Network, Vol. 5. No. 3, pp 62-66. XI. Remy Uche and Diemuodeke E. O. [2011]. Energy Optimization in a Condenser Water Loop, International Journal of Academic Research, Vol. 3. No. 4, pp 156-162. XII. Remy Uche and James A. Onuoha [2011]. Optimization of Shop Floor Operations: Application of MRP and Lean Manufacturing Principles, Global Journals, Vol. 1 No. 10, pp 149-154. XIII. Remy Uche and Ukueje Etabiese Wisdom [2010]. Reliability Model in Gear Life Prediction, Journal of Engineering Science and Technology, Vol. 5 No. 3, pp 8-15. XIV. O.N. Oguoma and Remy Uche [1993]. Determination of the Optimum Date for Payment of Monthly Salaries Using Engineering Economy Studies, the Production Engineer, Vol. 1. No. 1, pp 36-42. XV. Remy Uche [2004]. Design and Fabrication of Ten Tonne Screw Jack, International Research Journal in Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 1. No. 1, pp 59-73. XVI. Remy Uche [2007]. Manufacturing of Welding Electrodes from Local Raw Materials, Heartland Engineer – official Journal of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Owerri Branch, Vol. 1 No. 1, pp 53-56. XVII. Remy Uche [2007]. Design and Fabrication of a DC Hydraulic Lift, Heartland Engineer – official Journal of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Owerri Branch, Vol. 1 No. 2, pp 6-15. XVIII. Remy Uche [2008]. Effective Corrosion Control through Zinganization, Heartland Engineer – official Journal of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Owerri Branch, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp 34-44. XIX. R. Uche [2004]. Effect of Productivity on Value Creation, International Research Journal in Engineering, Science and Technology, Vol. 1. No. 3, pp 7-13. XX. Remy Uche [2011]. Treatise and Essence of Conflict Management in Business Organization, International Journal of Academic Research, Vol. 3. No. 3, pp 258-262. XXI. U. Mark, O.O. Onyemaobi and R.Uche [2011]. Evaluation of some Refractory Characteristics of Ohiya and Uzuakoli Clays, International Journal of Natural and Applied Sciences, Vol. 7. No. 3, pp 238-248. XXII. Remy Uche and Gabriel Adagba [2011]. Trade-Off between Machine Depreciation and Maintenance in a Production Line, International Journal of Academic Research, Vol. 3. No. 6, pp 328-333. XXIII. Remy Uche and Aninweze Augustine [2012]. Design and Development of Water-in-Fuel Detector, Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, Vol. 3. No. 10, pp 1-10. XXIV. Remy Uche and Ekelechi Ogbonnaya [2013]. Identification and Solution of Maintenance Challenges in a Production Line, Industrial Engineering Letters, Vol. 3. No. 1, pp 7-18. XXV. Osueke, G.O, Uche, R. and Ezirim Kelechi [2011]. Self-Assessment Techniques for Organizational Maintenance System, International Journal of Engineering Technology, Vol. 4. No. 1, pp 62-76. XXVI. Remy Uche, Onyewuchi Oguoma and Effanga Clement [2014]. Design and Fabrication of a hydraulic Disc Brake Demonstration Apparatus, Journal of Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, Vol. 5. No. 4, pp 8-19. XXVII. D. O. Onwuka, C.E. Udensi and Remy Uche [2001]. Nature of Management (Chapter 6) in “Principles of Engineering Management” (University Text), pp 75-87. XXVIII. D.O. Onwuka and Remy Uche [2001]. Organizing Function (Chapter 8) in “Principles of Engineering Management” (University Text), pp 98-124. XXIX. C.N. Anyakwo, R. Uche and S.N Asoegwu [2001]. Development of Surfaces (Chapter Seven) in “A Foundation Course in Engineering Drawing” (University Text), pp 114-133. XXX. Remy Uche, Onyewuchi Oguoma and Eshiet Godfrey [2014]. Design and Fabrication of a dual Power Water Pump, Journal of Innovative Systems Design and Engineering, Journal of Innovative Systems Design and Engineering. XXXI. C.A. Okoronkwo, B.O. Ezurike, R.Uche, J.O. Igbokwe and O.N. Oguoma (2016). Design of a hand water pump using a quick-return crank mechanism. African Journal of Science, technology, Innovation, and development. XXXII. Nwogu C.N, Uche Remy, Igbokwe J.O and Okoronkwo C.A (2019). Characterization of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate Powder for 3D Printing Feedstock. International Journal of Advanced Research in Science, Engineering and Technology. XXXIII. Chukwunonso Nwogu, Remy Uche, J.O. Igbokwe and A.C. Okoronkwo (2019) Design and Development of a plastic Powder Processing Machine for Recycling Used Polyethylene Terephthalate. Machine Design Vol. 11, No. 2 ISSN 1821-1259, pp 47-52. XXXIV. Nwogu C.N, Uche Remy, Igbokwe J.O and Okoronkwo A.C. (2019) Response Surface Optimization of a Plastic Powder Processing Machine Using Desirability Function Approach. Accepted for publication by the University of Maiduguri Journal of Engineering and Technology. XXXV. Okafor Kingsley and Remy Uche (2022) Effect of Corrosion on Mild Steel in Food Processing Industry. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science. Vol -9, Issue 1, Jan. 2022. XXXVI. Chinachi, E.A, Nwankwojike B.N and Remy Uche (2022). Time series assessment and simulation of the effects of climate change on sustainable Wind Power Generation in Nigeria. International Journal of Energy and Water Resources. https://doi.org/10.1007/s422108-022-00217w. XXXVII. Chukwuemeka C. Kingsley, Remy Uche, Jerry O. Azubuike and Ekpechi Arinze. Effect of Corrosion of Mild Steel in Tomato and Pepper Environment using Factorial Experiment Design. Journal of Applied Physical Science International, Vol 15. Issue 1, page 17-26, 2023; July 2023. XXXVIII. C.H. Isiozor, R. Uche, G.N.Nwaji and D.A. Ekpechi. Assessment of Effluent Recycling and Drilling Waste Management Procedure in some Niger Delta States. Journal of Global Ecology and Environment. Vol. 18, Issue 2, pp 46-60; July 2023. XXXIX. Ozioko R.E, Nwankwojike B.N, Abam F.I. and Remy Uche. Design Modification and Comparative Analysis of Flexible Multi-configuration Beam Vibration Rig. Journal of Vibration Engineering & Technologies. Springer, July 2023. XL. Multi-objective optimization of novel Al-Si-Mg nanocomposites: A Taguchi -ANN – II Approach. Braide T. Kelsy, Chidozie Chukwuemeka Nwobi Okoye, Vincent Chukwuemeka Ezechukwu and Remy Uche. Journal of Engineering Research, Elsevier Oct. 2023.
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