Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

We believe in engineering as a force for harmonizing human activity with the natural world. Our Department is committed to advancing sustainable solutions for global agricultural and environmental challenges through interdisciplinary engineering innovation. By integrating principles of biosystems engineering, environmental stewardship, and cutting-edge technology, we equip students to design resilient systems that optimize productivity, conserve resources, and protect ecosystems. Our B.Eng and B.Tech programs cultivate expertise in sustainable agricultural systems, environmental remediation, and resource-efficient technologies. By merging technical rigor with ecological awareness, we prepare graduates to lead with ingenuity, ethics, and a deep commitment to pioneering solutions that balance sustainable food security, environmental integrity, and community well-being in a changing climate.

PEOs for B.Tech Agricultural and Environmental Engineering Programme:
Within 3–5 years of graduation, graduates of the B.Tech in Agricultural and Environmental Engineering can:

1. Apply engineering problem solving skills to the development of machines and systems to enhance agricultural operations, taking cognizance of the peculiarities of the Niger Delta region, thereby promoting food security in the region.
2. Engineer innovative technologies, management systems, and predictive models to safeguard natural resources, remediate waste and pollution, and revitalize ecosystems.
3. Be equipped with the capacity to be good team players in multidisciplinary work environments, demonstrating effective leadership, ethical, and communication skills.
4. Have the competence to utilize digital tools for automating operations and creating digital solutions in agricultural and environmental operations and processes.
5. Undertake continuous professional development through scholarly research as well as seeking out knowledge in emerging technologies relevant to the agricultural and biosystems industries.

PEOs for B.Eng Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Programme:

Within 3–5 years of graduation, graduates of the B.Eng in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering can:

1. Apply engineering problem solving skills to the development of machines and systems to enhance agricultural operations, taking cognizance of the peculiarities of the Niger Delta region, thereby promoting food security in the region.
2. Design and develop sustainable energy solutions that harness biomass to meet household needs, enhance agricultural processing and mechanization, and support rural development initiatives.
3. Have the competence to utilize digital tools for automating operations and creating digital solutions in agricultural and biosystems operations and processes.
4. Be equipped with the capacity to be good team players in multidisciplinary work environments, demonstrating effective leadership, ethical, and communication skills.
5. Undertake continuous professional development through scholarly research as well as seeking out knowledge in emerging technologies relevant to the agricultural and biosystems industries.

There are prospects for the department through the Workshop in a number of areas as follows, if the necessary provisions are made:

1. Training of Tractor Drivers– The Workshop has one of the most capable tractor operators in Rivers State who was trained during the School-To-Land Programme era of the Rivers State Government. With at least two (2) tractors and two (2) other tractor operators to be recruited, the department can institutionalize Consultancy in Training of Tractor Drivers.

2. Tractor and Automobile Maintenance– The Workshop has a service pit, the only one in the whole university. There are auto-mechanic tool boxes and other accessories. Again, the only mechanic is very skilled in both tractors and automobile maintenance. If four (4) other mechanics (two diesel and two auto-mobile) are employed, the department through the workshop can in addition to teaching and research, run consultancy services in this area – that is, maintenance and repairs.

  3.Tractor Services – Given the right provisions, that is, dependable new tractors, at least three – one for departmental uses and two for external purposes, the department can run tractor consultancy or hiring services such as maintenance of lawns, slashing of oil pipeline surroundings, land preparation (tillage operations), soil remediation services, and so on. It is noteworthy that the department, through the Workshop had rendered these services in the past when there were good tractors and implements.

4. Fabrication of Small Farm Machines– In times past, when the Workshop had welders, machinists and correspondingly good machines, the Workshop was a mini-fabrication hub. Lecturers and students with designs of machines that needed fabrication did so conveniently in the Workshop. Deterioration had set in with time; but this can be reversed if the required attention in terms of equipment and personnel is given. Small farm machines can be fabricated at the Workshop with proper funding.

5.    Support Services for the University Farm– In times past, the Workshop had artisans of various kinds including carpenters, electricians, plumbers, welders, machinists, and so on. So, the Workshop used to perform support services for the Farm such as land preparation, maintenance of the feed mill, maintenance of electrical installations, plumbing works and maintenance, and so on. The Workshop can re-enact this feat if the appropriate personnel, equipment and funding needs are provided.