WORK EXPERIENCE
STSworldwide shipping – lagos, Nigeria
Operational Logistic Manager
[ 01/09/2025 – Current ]
• Plan and coordinate all shipping and receiving activities to ensure timely delivery
• Supervise loading and unloading processes, ensuring safety and efficiency
• Monitor shipment schedules and resolve delays or discrepancies
• Actively participating in the business development department for growth and future of STS
• Provide over 200+ quotations
Assistant Engineer
[ 17/07/2024 – 08/04/2025 ]
• Supervised daily site operations, leading a team of 10+ laborers to ensure adherence to project specifications
• Monitored and ensured accurate CSC (cement, sand and concrete) mixture ratio, minimizing material waste by 12%
• Compiled and submitted detailed daily and weekly construction activity reports for project stakeholders
Nnamdi Azikiwe University – Anambra state, Nigeria Assistant lecturer/ Research Assistant
[ 14/01/2024 – 17/09/2024 ]
• Proactively contributed to 2 academic publications focused on energy systems and carbon capture technologies
• Supported departmental activities including exam supervision for 150+ students
• Maintained accuracy in handling and grading of student's scripts
• Designed and simulated an autoclave hydrothermal carbonization reactor using SolidWorks, analyzing performance under shear stress and thermal loading.
• Produced hydrochar from African elemi shell biomass by varying temperature, residence time, and water-to- biomass ratio.
• Conducted material characterization using BET, BJH, SEM, EDS, FTIR, TGA, and proximate/ultimate analyses.
• Optimized hydrochar production using Central Composite Design in Design Expert software.
• Synthesized optimized hydrochar for carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) applications.
• Performed hybrid pyrolysis of palm kernel shell (PKS) and periwinkle shell (PRS) at varying PKS–PRS ratios, temperatures, and residence times to produce biochar and bio-oil.
• Conducted essential analysis on produced biochar so as to determine critical information about the product
• ·Optimized biochar yield and quality using Central Composite Design (CCD) under Response Surface Methodology (RSM) in Design Expert software.
Fabrico Oil and Gas Ltd – Rivers state, Nigeria
Uchenna Okaforobah
Nationality: Nigerian (Nigeria) Date of birth: 07/10/1999 Place of birth: lagos, Nigeria Gender: Male
Phone number: (+234) 081******** Phone number: (+234) 090********
Email address: **************@*****.***
Whatsapp Messenger: 081********
LinkedIn: Uchenna Ekene Okaforobah
Home: 42 Monsuru Bisiriyu Street, Ago palace way, Lagos, Nigeria, 100010 lagos (Nigeria) Other language(s):
English
LISTENING C2 READING C2 WRITING C2
SPOKEN PRODUCTION C2 SPOKEN INTERACTION C2
Drilling Logistic Engineer (Industrial Trainee)
[ 23/11/2022 – 10/05/2023 ]
• Managed day to day logistics and inventory tracking of oilfield equipment and materials
• Coordinated material movement, improving delivery timelines
College Gate Secondary School – Lagos, Nigeria
Secondary school teacher
[ 01/06/2021 – 11/10/2021 ]
• Taught a class of 19 students on Physics and Mathematics
• Developed instructional materials and assessments in accordance with school guidelines
• Demonstrated a 18% increase in student achievement as a direct result of my instructional approach EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng), Mechanical Engineering Nnamdi Azikiwe University [ 11/01/2018 – 21/12/2023 ] City: Anambra State Country: Nigeria Website: www.unizik.edu.ng Level in EQF: EQF level 6 General Health, Safety and Environment (GHSE I & II) Jobskill Training Institute
City: Anambra State Country: Nigeria Website: jobskillstrainers.com Field(s) of study: Health and welfare Advanced HSE and risk management (HSE level III)
Jobskill Training Institute
City: Anambra State Country: Nigeria Website: jobskillstrainers.com LANGUAGE SKILLS
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user; B1 and B2: Independent user; C1 and C2: Proficient user SKILLS
monitor developments in field of expertise / assist students in their learning / lead a team / interact verbally in English / AutoCAD & Solidworks / program a CNC controller / identify research topics / Research and scientific writing / Design Expert (design of experiments) / perform data analysis NETWORKS AND MEMBERSHIPS
[ 2018 – 2023 ] Nigeria
Society of Mechanical Engineering Student (SOMES) UNIZIK Chapter
[ 2018 – 2023 ]
Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association (NUESA)
[ 2018 – Current ]
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
PUBLICATIONS
[2025]
Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis of Biomass and Plastic waste: A Comprehensive Review Authors: Okaforobah Uchenna Ekene, Ezenwa Obiora Nnaemeka, Okeke John Chikaelo, Okaforobah Chigozie Samuel. Journal Name: International Journal of Biomass Utilisation and Sustainable Energy (IJBUSE) Volume, Issue and Pages: Vol3, pg 82-99
Okaforobah, U.E., Ezenwa, O.N., Okeke, J.C., Okaforobah, C.S. (2025). Catalytic Co-Pyrolysis of Biomass and Plastic waste: A Comprehensive Review. 3, 82-89. https://doi.org/10.58915/ijbuse.v3.2025.2741
[2026]
FROM BIOCHAR TO NANOCARBON: ADVANCES IN BIOMASS DERIVED CARBON MATERIALS FOR CATALYTIC PYROLYSIS AND SEMICONDUCTOR APPLICATION
Authors: Okaforobah Uchenna Ekene, Ezenwa Obiora Nnaemeka, Okeke John Chikaelo, Okaforobah Chigozie Samuel. Journal Name: International Journal of Engineering Technology Research and Management (IJETRM) V olume, Issue and Pages: Vol. 10 issue 02, p150-158 Okaforobah, U.E., Ezenwa, O.N., Okeke, J.C., Okaforobah, C.S. (2026). FROM BIOCHAR TO NANOCARBON: Advances in biomass derived carbon materials for catalytic pyrolysis and semiconductor application. https://doi.org/10.5281/ zenodo.18737016
CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
[ 28/10/2025 – 30/10/2025 ] Lagos
Nigeria Energy 2025 Nigeria biggest energy event that brought together thousand of industry leaders, innovators, and professional to shape the future of West Africa's energy sector.Theme: Powering Nigeria through investments, innovation and partnership.
[ 10/02/2026 – 11/10/2026 ] Eko Convention Centre Lagos Sub-Sahara Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (2026) The Sub Sahara Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) is a premier event hosted by the Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN), focusing on the energy, oil, and gas sector in Africa
[ 12/02/2026 – 12/02/2026 ] Landmark Convention Centre Lagos Mega HORECA Mega HORECA is an international exhibition of the West African Hospitality & Service Sector, which displayed the widest range of products in the domestic and international markets, both to the distribution chain and to the Hotel & Restaurant & Cafeteria industries.