Chike Oduoza

Professor Chike Oduoza is a leading academic in Process and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Science and Engineering, where he holds the position of Professor and serves as the academic lead for Chemical Engineering. He has a long-standing career in academia, with prior appointments at the University of Exeter and research fellowships at Teesside and Newcastle Universities. His work is deeply rooted in both chemical and manufacturing engineering, with a focus on sustainability, risk management, and industrial innovation.

His educational background includes a PhD in Instrumentation and Control from UMIST, an MBA from the University of Exeter, and several professional certifications, including Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. He is also a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Professor Oduoza's research spans a wide array of topics including electroplating and corrosion protection, reactor design, life cycle engineering, oil and gas processing, and lean manufacturing. His work often integrates sustainability and risk mitigation, especially in SMEs and developing countries. He has led major EU and EPSRC-funded projects, including the €1M RiMaCon project on risk management software for construction SMEs, which won a regional innovation award.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward sustainable engineering solutions, digital transformation in oil and gas, advanced materials, and risk-informed decision-making. His work bridges industrial application with academic rigor, often involving collaboration with industry and international partners.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Winner, West Midlands Construction Excellence Awards (2017, Innovation Category)
• Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)

He has supervised over 30 PhD students and has been an external examiner for multiple UK universities. His professional service includes editorial roles in journals such as Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing and International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, as well as leadership in professional societies like the Society of Chemical Industry and the Engineering Professors Council. He has also contributed to national ethics curricula through the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Professor Oduoza leads the FLAREMANAGER consortium focused on gas flare management in the oil and gas sector and is coordinating a Horizon 2020 consortium (PROCEDURE) aimed at training early-stage researchers in future chemical process design. His labs and teams operate at the intersection of industry collaboration, academic research, and policy-relevant innovation.