Winifred Ijomah

Winifred Ijomah is a Professor in the Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management (DMEM) at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Engineering. She is the initiator and Technical Director of the Scottish Institute for Remanufacture (SIR), a pan-Scotland hub hosted by the university. She holds a PhD in Remanufacturing from the University of Plymouth (2002), a master's in Advanced Manufacturing Management, and a bachelor's in Industrial Engineering. She joined Strathclyde in 2007 as a lecturer, was promoted to senior lecturer (2011), reader (2017), and professor (2020).

Her research spans sustainable engineering, remanufacturing, and circular economy, integrating engineering, business, and social sciences. She focuses on enhancing remanufacturing potential through product and process design, addressing environmental, economic, and societal challenges. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable production and responsible consumption.

The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying artificial intelligence, risk assessment, and non-destructive testing to remanufacturing, especially in automotive and composite materials. Her research combines technical innovation with business model development, emphasizing practical implementation in real-world industrial settings.

• Senior Special Advisor on remanufacturing - Recipient 7/7/2025
• International Second supervisor and research reviewer - Recipient 20/5/2025
• Sponsorship Award for PhD student travel to international Masterclass - Recipient 9/4/2025
• Sponsorship award for ICoR 2025 conference - Recipient 8/4/2025
• University of Strathclyde SARD 'Sustained Exceptional Performance at professorial level' Award 2023-2024 - Recipient 8/1/2025
• Sponsorship Award for ICoR 2023 Conference - Recipient 21/2/2023
• Best doctoral thesis paper award - Recipient 16 Jun 2015
• Best paper in conference award - Recipient 2 Dec 2011

She supervises individual student projects and teaches sustainable design and manufacturing in MEng and MSc programs, covering mechatronics, advanced materials, and production technology. She leads the UK's largest remanufacturing research group and has secured significant funding, including EPSRC and EU H2020 grants. Major projects include RESCu-M2, ReSTOR, ReMake Glasgow, and FiberEUse. She founded the Springer Journal of Remanufacturing and served as Editor-in-Chief from 2011 to 2020.

She leads the Remanufacturing Research Group at Strathclyde and is central to the Scottish Institute for Remanufacture (SIR), fostering collaboration across industry and academia. Her work involves extensive professional engagement, including invited talks, keynote lectures, and public outreach.