The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering started in the 1970s as the Department of Agricultural Engineering in the Faculty of Agriculture of the then College of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt, which continued up to the 1980s when the College became Rivers State University of Science and Technology. In 1990, the Department of Agricultural Engineering demerged from the Faculty of Agriculture and merged with the Faculty of Engineering, where it is currently domiciled.
Following the recommendation of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Accreditation Team in 2002, the Senate of the then Rivers State University of Science and Technology approved the addition of the Environmental Engineering option to the academic curriculum of the Department of Agricultural Engineering and the change of name to Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering in 2003. In 2004, the Department received full accreditation from COREN and the National Universities Commission (NUC), which it has consistently retained until date.
In 2021, the NUC introduced the Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS) for Nigerian University System in Engineering and Technology to replace the BMAS in the 2023/2024 academic session. In the CCMAS, two distinct programmes were prescribed, among others. They are B.Eng Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and B.Eng Environmental Engineering. Consequently, like every other university in the country, a new academic curriculum that conforms with CCMAS was approved by the Senate of the University, which allows the Department to run programme leading to the award of B.Eng Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. However, the curriculum for the award of B.Eng Environmental Engineering, in compliance with CCMAS, is currently being reviewed by the Senate Curriculum and Instructions (C&I) Committee.
With the commencement of B.Eng Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering programme in 2023/2024 Academic Session, the B.Tech Agricultural and Environmental Engineering programme now has students from 300 level to 500 level. Consequently, the synopsis of each of the courses in the programme curriculum of the B.Tech Agricultural and Environmental Engineering has been upgraded to comply with the COREN’s requirements for Outcome-Based Engineering Education (OBEE) such as Programme Educational Objectives, Programme Outcomes, Course Learning Outcomes, Continuous Quality Improvement and Quality Management Concept, involvement of the stakeholders such as academic staff, student, industry player, alumni and university authority in the education process.
The Department has qualified resident and visiting academics in all the areas of specialization as well as emerging areas such as Biosystems and Precision Agriculture. It has a Farm Workshop equipped to handle tractor repair and maintenance education, cutting, fitting, milling, and welding operations. The Department also has well-equipped soil and water/ environmental engineering, post-harvest processing and storage, and farm power and machinery laboratories. Additionally, students of the Department have direct access to laboratories at the Faculty of Science, Institute of Pollution Studies, and laboratories of other engineering departments. Students of the Department also get excellent support from enthusiastic academics and committed technical and secretarial staff. The Department focuses on professional practical elements of study and development of transferable skills, which our students need to function effectively in the industries. The multidisciplinary nature of the Department also increases the opportunities for social mobility of our graduates, which makes the Department unique. The Department joins the Management of the University to wish you the best as you join us on the journey of progress and success.
The Department has qualified resident and visiting academics in all the areas of specialization as well as emerging areas such as Biosystems and Precision Agriculture. It has a Farm Workshop equipped to handle tractor repair and maintenance education, cutting, fitting, milling, and welding operations. The Department also has well-equipped soil and water/ environmental engineering, post-harvest processing and storage, and farm power and machinery laboratories. Additionally, students of the Department have direct access to laboratories at the Faculty of Science, Institute of Pollution Studies, and laboratories of other engineering departments. Students of the Department also get excellent support from enthusiastic academics and committed technical and secretarial staff. The Department focuses on professional practical elements of study and development of transferable skills, which our students need to function effectively in the industries. The multidisciplinary nature of the Department also increases the opportunities for social mobility of our graduates, which makes the Department unique. The Department joins the Management of the University to wish you the best as you join us on the journey of progress and success.
ENGR DR (MRS.) EREWARI UKOHA-ONUOHA is a lecturer in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She currently serves as the Acting Head of Department, the first female in that role since the inception of the Department. She obtained her Bachelor’s (B.Tech.) degree in Agricultural Engineering from the defunct Rivers State University of Science and Technology (now Rivers State University) and went further to obtain her Masters (M.Eng.) and Doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering and Construction Environment Engineering respectively, in the University of Science and Technology, Daejeon, South Korea.
Dr (Mrs.) Ukoha-Onuoha is a Registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE). She is also a Corporate Member of the Nigerian Institution of Environmental Engineers (NIEE), a Corporate Member of the Association of Professional Women Engineers in Nigeria (APWEN), a Corporate Member of Women in Bioresources and Agricultural Engineering (WOBEN) and a member of the Organisation for Women in Science in the Developing World (OWSD). She has participated in local and international conferences where she presented papers, is currently a Peer Reviewer for some journals, and has several scientific papers published in local and international journals. Her areas of specialization are water and wastewater treatment, irrigation water quality, and soil bioremediation.
Vision and Mission of the Department
Vision of the Department
To equip engineering graduates with the skills to pioneer advancements in agricultural mechanization and biosystems, tackling global challenges in sustainable food production, energy generation from biomass, and environmental protection.
Mission of the Department
To cultivate a dynamic learning environment that fosters research, education, and hands-on training in Agricultural, Biosystems, and Environmental Engineering which equips graduates with technical expertise, innovative thinking, and entrepreneurial skills to drive national and global progress.
Programme Outcomes (POs) and expected knowledge, skills, and attributes
PO1 Engineering Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialization to the solution of developmental and complex engineering problems.
PO2 Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze developmental and complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences.
PO3 Design/Development of Solutions: Proffer solutions for developmental or complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal and environmental considerations.
PO4 Investigation: Conduct investigation into developmental or complex problems using research based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
PO5 Modern Tool Usage: Create, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources and modern engineering and ICT tools, including prediction, modelling and optimization to developmental and complex engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations.
PO6 The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge including humanities and social sciences to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
PO7 Environment and Sustainability: understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development;
PO8 Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
PO9 Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multi-disciplinary settings
PO10 Communication: Communicate effectively on developmental or complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions
PO11 Project Management: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering, management and financial principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multi-disciplinary environments demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management
PO12 Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparations and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological and social changes.
Name | Rank | Area of Specialisation | |
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Engr. Dr. Mrs. Erewari UKOHA-ONUOHA | Senior Lecturer/Ag. HOD | Soil and Water Engineering /Environmental Engineering | erewari.ukoha@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Prof. Miebaka J. AYOTAMUNO | Professor | Soil and Water Engineering and Environmental Engineering | ayotamuno.josiah@ust.edu.ng |
Engr.Prof. Silas O. NKAKINI | Professor | Farm Power and Machinery Engineering. | nkakini.silas@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Prof. Asinyetohga H. IGONI | Professor | Farm Power and Machinery Engineering | asinyetogha.igoni@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Prof. Reuben N. OKPARANMA | Professor | Environmental Engineering | okparanma.reuben@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Prof. Isoteim FUBARA-MANUEL | Professor (Contract) | Soil and Water Engineering | fubara-manuel.isoteim@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Dr. Davidson D. DAVIS | Senior Lecturer | Environmental Engineering and Post-Harvest Processing Engineering | davis.davidson@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Dr. Mrs. Ibiye D. AMAFABIA | Lecturer I | Environmental Engineering | Ibiye.harry@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Dr. Achinike T. OKOGBULE-WONODI | Lecturer I | Environmental Engineering | achinike.okogbule-wonodi1@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Dr. Unyeawaji B. NTESAT | Lecturer I | Environmental Engineering | brownson.ntesat@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Dr. Cyprian N. TOM | Lecturer I | Environmental Engineering | ndamzi.cyprian@.edu.ng |
Engr. Dr. Eunice N. GAM | Lecturer I | Soil and Water Engineering | eunice.gam@ust.edu.ng |
Engr. Dr. Beabu B. Dumkhana | Lecturer I | Environmental Engineering | beabu.dumkhana1@ust.edu.ng |
Mr. Opiriari P. PRINCEWILL | Lecturer I | Post-Harvest Processing | opiriari.princewill@ust.edu.ng |
Mr. Raphael B. JUMBO | Assistant Lecturer | Environmental Engineering, Soil and Water Engineering | raphael.jumbo@ust.edu.ng |
ADJUNCT ACADEMIC STAFF | |||
Engr. Dr. Moses O. OLATUNJI | Reader/Associate Professor | Farm Power and Machinery Engineering. | ololadeolatunji@aksu.edu.ng |
Engr Dr Godwin A. USOH | Senior Lecturer | Soil & Water Engineering | godwinusoh@aksu.edu.ng |
Engr Dr Mrs Opololaoluwa O. OGUNLOWO | Senior Lecturer | Soil & Water/ Environmental Engineering | opololaoluwaijaola121@gmail.com |
Dr. Castro M. DOMOIYI | Senior Lecturer | Energy and Environmental Engineering | domoyicastromathew@gmail.com |
Dr. Reginald B. KOGBARA | Senior Lecturer (Pro-Bono) | Geotechnical and Geo-Environmental Engineering | reginald.kogbara@greenwich.ac.uk |
TECHNICAL STAFF | |||
Engr. Dandison M.WALI | Technologist I (Ag. Laboratory Manager) | dandyson.wali@ust.edu.ng | |
Engr. Johnson D. AMACHREE | Technologist II (Ag. Workshop Manager) | johnson.amachree@ust.edu.ng | |
Mr. Gift M.KAKORO | Technologist I | milliousgift@gmail.com | |
Engr. Mrs. Ngozi F. UDENZE | Technologist I | ngozi.udenze@ust.edu.ng | |
Miss. Obiaku N. ELEM | Technologist II | obiaku.elem@ust.edu.ng | |
Mr. Prince R. WIKE | Technologist II | rowypwike@gmail.com | |
Mrs. Ayi R. INIMGBA | Technologist II | ayi.inimgba@ust.edu.ng | |
Mr. Gideon C. OSUAGWU | Chief Tractor Driver | gideonosuagwa@mail.com | |
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF | |||
Mrs. Theresa I.D. MINAINYO | Chief Conf. Secretary | tessyd93@yahoo.com | |
Mrs. Nmekini IROEGBU | Administrative Officer I | inmekini@gmail.com | |
Mrs. Mary C. EMEJI | Executive Officer I | emejimary@gmail.com |