Benjamin E. Anyaegbuna, PhD
School of Science and Technology (SST).
Faculty’s Field of Research: Mechanical Engineering, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), Thermal Systems, Additive Manufacturing, CAD, Engineering Education, Industry–Academia Collaboration and Engineering Project Management.
School: School of Science and Technology (SST)
Faculty’s email address: banyaegbuna@pau.edu.ng
Background: Dr. Benjamin E. Anyaegbuna is a Mechanical Engineer, Senior Lecturer at Pan-Atlantic University, and certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience across academia and industry. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering (thermo-fluids) from the University of Ilorin, and additional qualifications in education (PGDE and M.Ed. in Science and Technology Education) from the University of Lagos. His professional experience spans engineering consultancy, construction, power plant systems, and project management, with notable involvement in high-profile projects for organisations such as the Central Bank of Nigeria and Total Nigeria. He also contributed to the engineering consultancy team for the Ark Legacy Project, a landmark 100,000-capacity auditorium.
Dr. Anyaegbuna combines industry expertise with academic practice, teaching courses in engineering project management, thermodynamics, technical communication, and CAD, while facilitating professional CAD training at the Autodesk Training Center. His research interests include indoor air quality, heat transfer, renewable energy, sustainable buildings and additive manufacturing. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE), a COREN-registered engineer, and a Member of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (MCArb), actively contributing to professional development within the engineering community.
Research interest: Dr. Anyaegbuna’s research focuses on
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and thermal comfort in built environments, particularly mechanically ventilated and below-grade spaces
Sustainable building systems and environmental performance optimization
Additive manufacturing and digital design workflows
Engineering project management, including risk, cost, and performance analysis
Industry–academia collaboration and curriculum innovation in engineering education
Energy systems efficiency and thermal-fluid performance in industrial applications
His work integrates experimental methods, computational modeling (e.g., ANSYS Fluent), and data-driven approaches to address real-world engineering challenges.
Teaching: Faculty leads courses in
Engineering Project Management
Technical Writing and Communication for Engineers
Thermodynamics (with ANSYS Fluent applications)
Additive Manufacturing and CAD/CAM (Fusion 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Engineering Design and Final Year Projects (GET 402 – Engineering Project I)
Qualifications
PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
MEng in Mechanical Engineering (University of Ilorin, Nigeria)
MEd Science Education (Physics), University of Lagos, Nigeria
Postgraduate Diploma in Education, University of Lagos, Nigeria
BEng in Mechanical Engineering (University of Nigeria)
Project Management Professional (PMP®), PMI.
Memberships, editorial boards
Fellow, Nigerian Society of Engineers (FNSE)
Fellow, Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FNIMechE)
Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Chartered Member, Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (MCArb)
Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
Peer Reviewer for international journals published by Elsevier and Wiley, among others
Lead facilitator and coordinator of industry-integrated academic programmes (e.g., Professor of Practice initiatives with Egbin Power Plant)
Consultant on engineering project management and construction systems (Project Manager, Foundry Project)
Selected Publications
Anyaegbuna, B. E., Olayemi, O. A., Anyaegbuna, I. D., Adegun, I. K., Onokwai, O. A., Osuizugbo, I., & Avbenake, O.P. (2026). Analysis of thermal comfort and indoor air quality in a mechanically ventilated basement bank vault. E3S Web Conf. Volume 684, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202668401005
Anyaegbuna, I. D, Oduwole, O, Ikponmwosa, E., & Anyaegbuna, B. E. (2026). Strength Characteristics of Concrete Elements Having Aluminum Dross and Styrofoam Food Pack Waste as Partial Replacement of Sand. E3S Web of Conferences 684, 01003 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202668401003
Anyaegbuna, B. E., Onokwai, A. O., Anyaegbuna, N. T., Iweriolor, S., Anyaegbuna, I. D., Igharvwe, D. E., Adegun, I. K., Fayomi, S. O. (2024). Numerical Analysis on Mechanical Ventilation Impact on Indoor Air Quality in a Basement. Scientific African, (2024), doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2024.e02310.
Onokpite, E., Onokwai, A. O., Orobome, A. O., Akuru,U., Desai, D.A, Ihenacho, G., Samuel Ajayi, S. A., Anyaegbuna, B. E., Omidih, L., Onu, P., & Owamah, H. I. (2026). Investigating the optimal biogas yield through anaerobic co-digestion of poultry manure and cassava peels: Experimental and modelling methods. E3S Web of Conferences 684, 03002 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202668403002
Musa, T. A., Osunbunmi, I. S., Olayemi, M., Eletta, O. A. A., Brijmohan, Y., Domfang, M. C., Anyaegbuna, B. E . . . Katende, J. (2025). From Brain Drain to Brain Circulation: Harnessing Faculty Mobility for Sustainable Engineering Education in Africa. 2025 World Engineering Education Forum – Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC), https://doi.org/10.1109/WEEF-GEDC66748.2025.11256394.
Olusanya, O. O., Onokwai, A. O, Anyaegbuna, B. E., Iweriolor, S., Omoniyi, E. B. (2024). Modelling and optimization of operating parameters for improved steam energy production in the food and beverage industry in a developing country. Frontiers Energy Research, 12(2024). 1417031.doi: 10.3389/fenrg.2024.1417031.
Onokwai, A. O., Olusanya, O. O., Onifade, M. A., Anyaegbuna, B. E., Onoriode, A. P, Agholor, D. (2024). Comparative analysis of response surface methodology and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system for predictive fault detection and optimization in beverage industry. Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering 10, 1428717.
Okunade, S., Anyaegbuna, B. E,Fayomi, O. S. A., Onokwai, O. A. (2024). Short Overview of Energy Potential Trials and Triumphs of Institution. IEEE Explore. https://doi.org/10.1109/SEB4SDG60871.2024.10629729
Olayokun, O. E., Anyaegbuna, B. E, Onokwai, A. O., O. E., Faola, D. I., Muslim, I. O. (2024). Review of Biomass as a Renewable Energy for Sustainable Environment. IEEE Explore. https://doi.org/10.1109/SEB4SDG60871.2024.10629775
Samuel, G. I., Anyaegbuna, B. E., Onokwai, A. O., Fayomi, O.S. (2024). A Review on Development and Synthesis of Carbon Rich Filler on Dross Alloy for Building Ceiling. IEEE Explore. https://doi.org/10.1109/SEB4SDG60871.2024.10630092
Bolu, C. A., Musa, T. A., Domfang, M. C., … Anyaegbuna, B. E., Matemba, E. (2024).”Collaborative Pathways: Enhancing Engineering Education through Industry-Academia Partnerships in Africa,” 2024 World Engineering Education Forum – Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC), Sydney, Australia, 2024, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/WEEF-GEDC63419.2024.10854942. IEEE Explore
Bolu, C. A., Musa, T. A., Domfang, M. C., … Anyaegbuna, B. E., Matemba, E. (2024). “Exploring Artificial Intelligence Utilization for Engineering Education and Research in Africa,” 2024 World Engineering Education Forum – Global Engineering Deans Council (WEEF-GEDC), Sydney, Australia, 2024, pp. 1-8, doi: 10.1109/WEEF-GEDC63419.2024.10854951. IEEE Explore
Adetola, L. B., Anyaegbuna, B. E. and Fayomi, O. S. I. (2024). “A Review of Surface-Active Coatings for Sprinkler Pipes in Building Services Application,” 2024 International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals (SEB4SDG), Omu-Aran, Nigeria, 2024, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/SEB4SDG60871.2024.10630170.
Faola, D., Onokwai, A. O., Anyaegbuna, B. E, Osuizugbo, I., Okokpujie, I. P., and Onokpite, E. (2024). An In-Depth Review of Biomass for Sustainable Energy Generation in Nigeria’s. IEEE Explore. https://doi.org/10.1109/SEB4SDG60871.2024.10630001.
Akinfenwa, O.D., Fayomi, O.S.I., Atiba, J.O., Anyaegbuna, B.E. (2024). Development of starch-modified titanium oxide paired with zinc powder using the electrodeposition technique as a composite superhydrophobic coating for mild steel. International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology. 2024, 1 30(5-6), pp. 2847–2854.
Akinfenwa, O.D., Fayomi, O.S.I., Atiba, J.O., Anyaegbuna, B.E. (2023). Chemical and microstructural investigation of starch modified zinc oxide paired as a composite superhydrophobic coating for mild steel protection. Chemical Papers. 2023, 77(12), pp. 7643–7651.
LINK TO PUBLICATIONS: Benjamin Elochukwu Anyaegbuna – Google Scholar
