USIKPEDO CHARLES OLORDO
Residential Address: No *0 Ogodo Close, Eterigwe Quarter Ozoro
Office Address:Dept. of Mechanical Engineering
Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro.
PERSONAL DATA
Date of Birth 26th May, 1965
Place of Birth: Ozoro
State of Origin Delta
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
Nationality Nigeria
Permanent Home Address No. 87D Hospital Road, Ozoro
Phone Number: 080********
E-Mail: ********@*****.***
Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
1971-1977 Ekwerigbe Primary School, Ozoro.
1977-1982 Notre Dame College, Ozoro.
1985-1987 Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi.
1989-1991 The Polytechnic, Calabar. (Cross-River University of Technology, Calabar)
1999-2000 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
2005-2006 National Teachers Institute, Kaduna
2011-2013 University of Benin
2014-2017 University of Benin
Educational Qualification Obtained with Dates
1982 G.C.E O/levels
1984 G.C.E O/Levels
1987 OND, Mechanical Engineering
1991 HND, Mechanical Engineering
2000 PGD, Computer Science (in view)
2006 PGDE
2013 PGD Production Engineering
2017 M.Eng Production Engineering
Professional Qualifications
The Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineers (NIMECHE 2010)-(REGISTERED MEMBER)
National Association of Technologies in Engineering (NATE 2012)-(REGISTERED MEMBER)
Council for the Regulating Engineering in Nigeria (COREN 2014)- (REGISTERED TECHNOLOGIST)
Council for the Regulating Engineering in Nigeria (COREN 2019)- (REGISTERED ENGINEER)
Working Experience
1987-1989 Organization: Delta Steel Company, Aladja-Delta State
Duties Mechanical Draughtsman.
1991-1992 Organization: NNPC, Apapa, Lagos (NYSC)
Duties: Review of Tender Documents, Technical Assistant to Manager Engineering Projects.
1993 Organization: Wale Plant Engineering Limited, Apapa
Duties: Maintenance of Folk-Lifts, Company Cars, Generators and Hydraulic System; Design and Construction of Engines Seats and other Engineering Projects
1993-2001 Organization: Twin Fountain College, Warri.
Duties: Design and Setting up of School Laboratory, Design and Supervision of Students Projects, Teaching of Technical Drawing, Conduction of Physics Practical, Taking and Checking of Stock Records of Equipment, Materials and Chemicals, Supervision of Science and Computer Department.
2001-2003 Organization: Pyramid College Warri
Duties: Design and Construction of School Site, Supervision of Teachers, Teaching of Technical Drawing and Introductory Technology
(2003-2021) DELTA STATE POLYTECHNIC, OGWASHI-UKU.
TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
(2003-2005) TEACHING OF BASIC WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY & PRACTICE
(2003-2021) TEACHING OF MACHINES TOOLS TECHNOLOGY & PRACTICE
(2003-2005) TEACHING OF ENGINEERING MEASUREMENT
(2004-2011) TEACHING OF ENGINEERING DRAWING
(2005-2007) TEACHING OF TECHNICAL DRAWING
(2005-2009) TEACHING OF PLANT SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE
(2005-2021) TEACHING OF COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN & DRAFTING (CADD)
(2010-2014) TEACHING OF CAD/CAM
(2011-2021) TEACHING OF CNC & ROBOTICS
(2017-2021) TEACHING OF MACHINE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION & COMMISSIONING
OTHER ACADEMIC DUTIES
(2003-2011) EXAMINATION OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2011-2012) COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN SCHOOL OF PART-TIME STUDIES
(2004-2021) SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS’ PROJECTS
(2013-2018) CHAIRMAN DEPARTMENTAL PROJECT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
(2014-2016) SIWES OFFICER DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2017-2019) COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING IN SCHOOL OF PART-TIME STUDIES
(2019-2021) EXAMINATION OFFICER SCHOOL OF PART TIME STUDIES/REGULAR 2
(2020-2021) CHAIRMAN DEPARTMENTAL PROJECT ALLOCATION COMMITTEE
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
(2007-2008) LOC MEMBER 1ST SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING CONFERENCE/EXHIBITION
CHAIRMAN EXHIBITION SUB-COMMITTEE
(201O-2012) UNIT MANAGER POLYCONSULT REPRESENTING MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(2011-2012) LOC MEMBER 2ND SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING CONFERENCE/EXHIBITION
CHAIRMAN PUBLICITY/ EXHIBITION SUB-COMMITTEES
2014 LOC MEMBER DELTA SCHOOLS AND HIGHER INSTITUTIONS FESTIVAL OF CULTURE, ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY (DELHIFEST)
(2015-2016) LOC MEMBER 3RD SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING CONFERENCE/EXHIBITION
CHAIRMAN EXHIBITION SUB-COMMITTEE
2019 LOC MEMBER 9TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF RENEWABLE & ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOCIETY OF NIGERIA (RAESON)
(2019-2020) LOC SECRETARY 4TH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING CONFERENCE/EXHIBITION
CHAIRMAN EXHIBITION SUB-COMMITTEE
JOURNALS
1. Usikpedo C.O (2007): Technology Education in Nigeria: Problems and Remedies. Asaba Journal of Educational Studies. Vol 2 No. 1. Pp 64-70.
2.Asibeluo I.S and Usikpedo C.O (2008): The State of Engineering Education in Nigeria. Journal of Qualitative Education. Vol. 4 No.4. Pp 183-188.
3. Usikpedo C.O and Utu O.G (2008): Problems Encountered by Teachers of Introductory Technology in Junior Secondary Schools in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. Journal of Engineering Technology and Economic Development. Vol.1 No.1. Pp 95-102.
4. Asoro A.P, Awili C.P.N, and Usikpedo C.O (2010): Design and Construction of Home Made Ecological Pulsating Pump. Nigerian Journal of Research and Production. Vol. 17 No.1. Pp 161-170.
5.Usikpedo C.O (2012): Creativity in Engineering: Implications for National Development. ASUP – DSPG Multi – Disciplinary Journal. Vol. 1 No. 1. Pp 128-132.
6.Usikpedo C.O and Okeri P.E (2013): The Use of Computer Controlled Instructional Media in Mechanical Engineering ASUP-DSPG Multi-Disciplinary Journal. Vol. 1. No 2. Pp 39-42.
7.Usikpedo C.O and Asibeluo I.S (2018): The Influence of Corrosive Medium on Mechanical Properties of Nigerian Mild Steel. Advances in Multidisciplinary & Scientific (AIMS) International Journal. Vol.4 No.1. Pp 43-50.
8.Usikpedo C.O and Asibeluo I.S (2019): Repositioning Mechanical Engineering Practice in Nigeria to meet Current Economic Needs. International Journal of Human Development, Arts, Science and Engineering Vol. 1 No. 1. Pp 140-146.
9.Aghete E. and Usikpedo C.O (2019): Solar Powered Yam Powder. International Journal of Innovation and Sustainable Development. Vol. 11 No. 2. Pp 133-138.
10.Usikpedo C.O and Oyibo A. (2020): Automation of Mechanical Industrial Machineries to Obtain Optimum Productivity. Journal of Engineering Technology and Economic Development. Vol. 2 No. 2. Pp 22-27.
11.Usikpedo C.O and Macaulay P.A. (2020): Safety of Engineering Personnel, Machines and Equipment in the Workshop. Journal of Engineering Technology and Economic Development. Vol. 2 No. 2.
Pp 119-125.
CONFERENCE PAPERS
1.Okoro E.K and Usikpedo C.O (2007): Modalities for Improving Engineering Education in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the Conference Organized by the Association for Business and Technology Development, School of Business, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi – uku, 3rd -6th July, 2007.
2. Usikpedo C.O (2007): Prospects of Manufacturing Industries in Nigeria. A Paper Presented at the Conference Organized by the Association for Technology and Economic Development, School of Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi – uku, 12th – 15th November, 2007.
3.Usikpedo C.O and Utu O.G (2008): Technology Transfer as a Panacea for Revamping and Sustaining Nigerian Economy. A Paper Presented at the Conference Organized by National Association of Science, Humanities, and Education Research (NASHER) at Enugu State University,18th – 21st June, 2008
4.Okoro K., Usikpedo C.O and Asoro P (2008): Development of Engineering Infrastructures in Nigeria. (The way forward), A Paper Presented at the Conference Organized by the School of General Studies, Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, 18th – 21st November, 2008.
5.Usikpedo C.O (2011): Entrepreneurial Education in Mechanical Engineering to Ginger National Development. A Paper Presented at the Conference Organized by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi – uku Chapter, 1st – 4th November, 2011.
6.Usikpedo C.O (2012): Transforming Power Supply in Nigeria through the Implementation of Solar Power Plant. A Paper Presented at the Conference Organized by School of Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi – uku, 12th – 16th November, 2012.
7.Usikpedo C.O and Utu G.O (2015): Design and Construction of Palm Kernel Oil Extractor as an Innovation for Production of Industrial Oil. A Paper Presented at the Conference Organized by School of Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi – uku, 1st – 4th December, 2015
8.Usikpedo C.O and Okeleke N.N (2019): Design and Construction of Mobile Double Panels 3KVA Solar Generator as means of Harnessing and Utilizing free Sun Energy. A Paper Presented at the 9th Annual International Conference of Renewable & Alternative Energy Society of Nigeria (RAESON) at Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi – uku, 24th-27th July, 2019.
9.Usikpedo C.O and Utulu N.A (2020): Performance Evaluation of Solar Power Cells Sold in Nigeria Market. A Paper Presented at the Conference Organized by School of Engineering, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi – uku, 3rd – 6th December, 2019.
BOOKS
i. Usikpedo C.O (2013): Properties of Materials. Asaba: Samogs Digital. 1st Edition. ISBN: 979**********
ii.Usikpedo C.O and Ajaino K.O (2016): Fundamental of Workshop Technology and Practice. Sapele: Eke Graphics. 3rd Edition. ISBN: 978 – 32838 – 8 – 9
iii.Usikpedo C.O (2018): CAD – CAM and Robotics. Sapele: Eke Graphics. 2nd Edition. ISBN: 978 – 978 – 49546 – 3 – 1
iv.Usikpedo C.O (2019): Machine Tools Technology and Practice. Sapele: Eke Graphics. 3rd Edition. ISBN: 978:3061 – 85
v.Usikpedo C.O (2021): Computer aided Design and Drafting (CADD). Ogwashi-uku: Chuzuka Ventures. 2nd Edition. ISBN: 978 – 978 – 57832 – 8 – 8
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TECHNICAL REPORTS
i.Usikpedo C.O (2007): Problems Encountered by Teachers of Introductory Technology in Junior Secondary Schools in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. PGDE Thesis, National Teachers’ Institute, Kaduna.
ii.Usikpedo C.O (2011): Design and Construction of Cellophane Sealing Machine. PGD Research Project, University of Benin.
iii.Usikpedo C.O (2016): The Influence of Corrosive Medium on Mechanical Properties of Mild Steel. M. Eng. Thesis, University of Benin.
REFEREES
Chief M.U. Ovueni
Oramudhu Quarters
Delta State
Prof. Achebo J.I
Department of Production Engineering
University of Benin
Dr. Timon Emede
Crop Science Department
University of Benin.