Structured academic professional illustrating strong history of positive student learning outcomes fostered through creative curriculum delivery. Skilled in sparking thought-provoking discussions to increase student participation and increase information retention. Seeking role which will leverage 25 years of teaching experience and strong sense of academic integrity. Talented teaching professional using practical and theoretical subject knowledge to develop high-achieving students. Plans and delivers engaging curriculum schemes to maximise pupil potential. Confident in providing holistic support for positive higher education experiences.
Experience
100/1997to Current
Full Professor of Agricultural Engineering, Ministry of Higher Education – Dschang, Cameroon Teaching, supervising students and managing the Post graduate program in Agricultural Engineering.Outreach activities assiting farmers and and SMIs in the area of Renewable Energy (such as solar Energy, Wind Energy, Biogas Technology, and microhydro Energy) design, installation and management,
02/2025 to 03/2025 06/2024 05/2924 06/2023to 08/2023 2001 till present
Visiting Professor . Czech University of life Sciences – Prague, Czech Republic Eramus Fellow teaching courses in Biogas Technology, Biodiesel Technology and Renewable Energies at the Faculty of Tropical Agricultural Sciences in Prague. International conference European Biomass conference and exhibition, Marseille France International conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy Paris France Visiting Professor Czech University of life Sciences – Prague, Czech Republic Eramus Fellow teaching courses in Biogas Technology, Biodiesel Technology and Renewable Energies at the Faculty of Tropical Agricultural Sciences in Prague. Several mini consultancy projects: Training of rural women on renewable Energy systems like solar energy applications, production of biogas digester, use of solar dryers in crop processing, biodiesel production using local oleaginous feed stock , training of rural women on the creation of small and medium scale enterprises, design fabrication and use of clean cook stoves, development and digitalization of courses for the distance education program of the University, creation of women cooperatives and funding sourcing.
04/2021to 09/2022
Director of Infrastructure, Planning and Development University of Dschang – Dschang, Cameroon Drawing up of tender documents for award of contracts for University infrastructure, supervision of construction and maintenance works, Project writing supervision and management, Maintenance of University equipment, Funding sourcing for University infrastructure. Design of Renewable Energy systems for various campuses
06/2017to 04/2021
Director for Dev. Phsical Plant Infrastructure University of Bamenda – Bamenda , Cameroon Drawing up of tender documents for award of contracts for University infrastructure, supervision of construction and maintenance works, Project writing supervision and management, Maintenance of University equipment, Funding sourcing for University infrastructure. Design of Renewable Energy systems for various campuses
10/2007to 06/2017
Director of Infrastructure Planning + Development University of Dschang , Cameroon Drawing up of tender documents for award of contracts for University infrastructure, supervision of construction and maintenance works, Project writing supervision and management, Maintenance of University equipment, Funding sourcing for University infrastructure. Design of Renewable Energy systems for various campuses
03/2006to 07/2011
Visiting Professor Canada-Gabon Cooporation CEGEPSaint Jean Sur Riche – Francville , Gabon Visiting Professor Masuku University of Science and Technology Republic of Gabon . Teaching courses on , Public contracts, Farm Machinery, Crop Processing, Renewable Energies and Working on wind energy assessment for Southern Gabon;
02/2009to 07/2009
Visitng Professor Sultan Qaboos University, College Of Agricultural – Muscat, Oman Teaching courses on Principles of Machinery and Agricultural Engineering. Irrigation and drainage, Solar Energy Applications in irrigation, Consultancy projects with Petro Gas Oil Company on management of waste brackish water from oil wells.
03/1996to 07/1999
Part time Lecturer FONAB Polytechnique – Bamenda, Cameroon Teaching and supervising students in Advanced Applied Mechanics, Instumentation, Design of Machine Elements, and Renewable Energies.
08/1986to 07/1989
Industrial Attachee Leventis Motors Nigeria limited – Ibadan, Nigeria Assembly, repairs and servicing of agricultural Machinery (FORD, CASE, and (DAVID BROWN.). Repairs, maintenance and assembly of cars, and Trucks (Mercedes, Honda, Renault and Mitsubishi)
07/1986to 09/1986
Industrial Attachee FOBA Engineers Nigeria LTD – Ibadan, Nigeria General Engineering craft, Welding, plumbing, Machining, milling, metal sheet work, soldering and painting.
Skills
Industry partner integrationResearch centre coordinationAcademic partner coordination
External research partnershipsFarm MechnisationRenewable Energy installation such as wind, solar, biomas and biogas
Education
2012
Diploma of Higher Education: Renewable Energy as a Catalyst for Development Arava Institute for Environmental Studies, Kibbut Ketura – South of Israel Diploma Course on Renewable Energies for Rural Development. Intensive course on Solar Energy, Wind Energy biogas Technology and Biomass Energy.
2011
Diploma of Higher Education: Biofuels and Solar Energy implementation, International Institute of Water Environment and E – Burkina Faso Intensive course on Biofuel Technology, PVGIS Solar Energy Applications and solar Thermal applications
2010
Diploma of Higher Education: Solar Energy Applications UNIDO International Centre for Solar Energy Research Langzhou – China Certificate course on Solar Energy Applications. Design of off grid connected and stand-alone wind and solar energy systems, Solar thermal applications like solar cookers, water heaters and solar boilers
2007
Diploma of Higher Education: Design fabrication and installation of MegaWatt wind Turbines Denmark -Danish Wind Historical Society (Ebeltoft) – Denmark Professional training course on, Fabrication, Installation and Management of Megawatt Induction Generator Wind Turbines
2006
Diploma of Higher Education: Certificate Course on Sustainable Development, Good Governance and Cooperate Social Responsibility. Maastricht School of Management The Netherlands – Dodoma, Tanzania Certificate Course on Sustainable Development, Good Governance and Cooperate Social Responsibility.
2003
Certificate of Higher Education: Design and Fabrication of Micro Wind Turbines Scoraig Wind Electric Scotland, United Kingdom htt – Scotland Intensive course on design and Fabrication of micro Wind Turbines,
1998
Diploma of Higher Education: Advance Agro technologies of Agriculture in Drylands Ben Gurion University, Israel – Israel Design of Drip Irrigation Systems, Fertigation, Water Management, Irrigation and Drainage in arid lands, Water Treatment.
1995
PhD : Agricultural Engineering University of Ibadan – Ibadan Doctorate Degree in Farm Power and Machinery of Agricultural Engineering
1991
MSc in Agricultural Engineering: Agricultural Engineering University of Ibadan Nigeria – Nigeria Masters Degree in Agricultural Engineering
1990
Bachelor of Science: Agricultural Engineering University of Ibadan – Nigeria Bachelors Degree in Agricultural Engineering
Diploma of Higher Education: Energy Management and Cleaner Productions in SMIs Maastricht School of Management/ University of Twente – Maastricht, The Netherlands Two months intensive course on Business administration, and also Energy management in Small and Mediium Scale industries.
Professional Affiliations|
A. Membership of Professional Organizations
Member- American Society of Agricultural And Biological Engineers ASABE
Member- International Organization for Biotechnology and Bioengineering http://www.iobbnet.org/
Member African Society of Agricultural Engineeres AfroAgEng
Partner – Methane to Markets organisation http://www.methanetomarkets.org/partners/network/pnmProfile.aspx?id=692
Member: JUICEDCA Canadian Association for Alternative Energy http://www.juiced.ca/
· Partner – Global Village Energy Partnership http://www.gvepinternational.org/
· 2004 Member American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.
2001 Elected member of council of the Cameroon Society of Engineers.
2000– Elected representative of lecturers of the Faculty of Agriculture and consequently, member of the University Administrative Council
Languages
English: First Language
French: C1 Advanced
Accomplishments
Several patents on Agricultural Machineries and many other pending.
Great inventor of machines like one and two wheeled tractors, crop processing machineries like maize shellers, artisanal electric car, seed planters, incubators for poultry eggs, solar energy crop sprayers, electrical dryers for fruits, vegetables, grains and meat.