Name: Engr. Dr. Adinife Patrick Azodo
Title: Acting Head of Department
Brief History:
Engr. Dr. Adinife Patrick Azodo is a Senior Lecturer and Acting Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria. Born on July 9, 1982, in Adazi-Nnukwu, Anambra State, Dr. Azodo hails from Idemili North Local Government Area. He obtained his B.Eng. (Second Class Upper) in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, and both his M.Eng. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB).
Dr. Azodo’s research and teaching emphasize Industrial and Production Engineering, with expertise in Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM), Ergonomics, and Energy Systems. He teaches Thermodynamics, Engineering Drawing, Strength of Materials, and Engineering Management courses. As a registered COREN engineer and an active member of NIMechE, NIM, and IAENG, he is also a prolific researcher and reviewer for international journals, with over sixty scholarly publications.
His work integrates human-centered engineering design, sustainability, and industrial efficiency, focusing on noise control, environmental safety, and renewable energy systems. Known for his dedication to academic excellence and community development, Dr. Azodo combines technical expertise with leadership in promoting innovation, ergonomics, and safe engineering practices for industrial and educational advancement in Nigeria.
History of the Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science at Federal University Wukari was established to provide quality education, research, and innovation in the rapidly evolving field of information and communication technology. From its inception, the Department has focused on equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to address real-world computing challenges.
Initially offering undergraduate programs in Computer Science, the Department has steadily grown in scope and capacity, expanding its curriculum to reflect global trends in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Software Engineering, and emerging technologies. Over the years, it has built a reputation for excellence through dedicated staff, innovative teaching methods, and a commitment to research that addresses local and international needs.
Today, the Department continues to play a vital role in producing skilled graduates who contribute to academia, industry, and national development, while fostering an environment of creativity, problem-solving, and technological advancement.
Admission Requirements
UTME
- Five O’level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology at SSCE, NECO, GCE or equivalent at not more than two sittings.
D.E
- UTME qualifications plus (i) or (ii).
- At least two A‟ level passes in Mathematics, and any of Physics and Chemistry.
- ND in Computer Science.

Engr. Dr. Adinife Patrick Azodo
Senior Lecturer
Energy and
Automotive Engineering, Industrial and Production Engineering.
azodop @fuwukari.edu.ng

Engr. Dr. Okwuchi Smith Onyekwere
Associate Professor
Industrial Systems, Materials Development, and
Sustainable Engineering Practices.
onyekwere @fuwukari.edu.ng

Dr. Timothy Yakubu Woma
Senior Lecturer
Industrial and Production Engineering, Tribology, Non-Destructive Testing,
and Sustainable Lubrication
timothywoma @fuwukari.edu.ng

Engr. Dr. Julius Thaddeus
Senior Lecturer
Thermal and Fluid Sciences, Propulsion and Vehicle Dynamics, Waste
Heat Recovery, Energy Systems Modelling
thaddeus.julius @fuwukari.edu.ng

Engr. Dr. Tanimu Kogi Ibrahim
Senior Lecturer
Materials Development and Optimization
tanimuibrahim @fuwukari.edu.ng

Engr. Dr. Chili Odiakaose
Lecturer I
Materials Engineering, Production and Industrial Engineering, Composite Materials, and Sustainable Manufacturing
odiakaose @fuwukari.edu.ng

Engr. Joseph John Akpan
Lecturer I
Energy Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems, Risk and Safety Management
akpanjohn @fuwukari.edu.ng

Engr. Titus Yusuf Jibatswen
Lecturer I
Energy and Power Technology, Renewable Energy Systems, Climate Change Engineering
jibatswen@fuwukari.edu.ng

Engr. Abdulkareem Mikail Alhaji
Lecturer I
Solid Mechanics, Applied Thermodynamics, Energy Systems, and Noise & Vibration Analysis
@fuwukari.edu.ng


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Address
Office [Office Number], [Faculty/Department Name], Building Complex
Federal University Wukari
PMB 1020, Katsina-Ala Road
Wukari, Taraba State, Nigeria
Working Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM WAT
