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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

"The Bedrock of All Engineering"

The Mechanical Engineering Department at ADUSTECH is committed to producing graduates equipped with the knowledge and skills to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems. We focus on practical engineering solutions that address real-world challenges in Nigeria and beyond.

NIGERIAN
ENGINEERING

Programs Offered

B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering (5-year program)
M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Establishment

Established in 2005
Accredited by COREN and NUC
Over 15 years of academic excellence

Student Population

450+ Undergraduate Students
50+ Postgraduate Students
15:1 Student to Faculty Ratio

About Our Department

Established in 2005, we are dedicated to pioneering engineering research and training the next generation of mechanical innovators in Northern Nigeria and beyond.

The Mechanical Engineering Department at ADUSTECH provides a solid foundation in engineering principles with a focus on Nigerian industrial needs. We emphasize hands-on learning through well-equipped laboratories and industrial training programs (SIWES) with Nigerian companies.

Mechanical Engineering Design
20+ Years of Excellence

Thermofluids & Energy

Exploring heat transfer, thermodynamics, and sustainable energy systems for Nigerian industries.

Mechatronics & Control

Integrating electronics and computer control with mechanical systems for automation.

Manufacturing & Materials

Focusing on advanced production processes and material properties for local manufacturing.

Machine Design

Developing innovative mechanical designs and structural mechanics for Nigerian applications.

Professional Affiliations

Connecting our students to national and global engineering standards

COREN

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria

Regulatory Body

NIMechE

Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Professional Body

GIMECH

Girls in Mechanical Engineering (NIMechE Division)

Female Empowerment

NSE

The Nigerian Society of Engineers

Parent Body

Academic Programs

5-Year Bachelor of Engineering Program - Course Structure

First Semester

CHM 1211

Inorganic Chemistry

Study of periodic table trends, chemical bonding, and coordination compounds.

2 Units
CHM 1231

Practical Chemistry I

Laboratory techniques in qualitative analysis and inorganic synthesis.

2 Units
MTH 1301

Algebric & Trigonometric

Fundamental concepts of sets, inequalities, functions, and trigonometric identities.

3 Units
PHY 1201

Mechanics

Newtonian physics, kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, and power.

2 Units
PHY 1105

Experimental Physics I

Introductory laboratory experiments focusing on mechanics and error analysis.

1 Unit
GST 1201

Use of Library

Methods for information retrieval, research skills, and referencing standards.

2 Units
PHY 1203

Properties of Matter

Elasticity, fluid statics, surface tension, viscosity, and hydrodynamics.

2 Units
CHM 1201

Physical Chemistry

Principles of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and equilibrium.

2 Units

Second Semester

CHM 1221

Organic Chemistry

Structure, properties, and reactions of hydrocarbons and functional groups.

2 Units
CHM 1241

Practical Chemistry II

Laboratory exercises in organic synthesis, purification, and analysis.

2 Units
MTH 1304

Introduction to Calculus

Limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration with applications.

3 Units
MTH 1302

Vector

Vector algebra, scalar and cross products, and vector geometry.

3 Units
PHY 1202

Electricity & Magnetism

Electrostatics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction.

2 Units
PHY 1104

Experimental Physics II

Laboratory experiments covering electricity, magnetism, and optics.

1 Unit
ENG 1101

Introduction to Engineering

Overview of engineering disciplines, professional ethics, and history.

1 Unit
GST 1202

Environment and Aspects of Morality

Study of environmental issues, citizenship, and moral responsibilities.

2 Units

First Semester

ENG 2301

Engineering Mathematics I

Complex numbers, matrices, determinants, and systems of linear equations.

3 Units
ENG 2307

Laboratory A

Basic engineering laboratory experiments and data collection methods.

3 Units
ENG 2309

Computer Programming

Introduction to algorithms, flowcharting, and programming in C/C++.

3 Units
ENG 2101

Engineer in Society I

The role of the engineer in national development and societal safety.

1 Unit
ENG 2103

Experimental Method & Analysis

Statistical analysis of data, error propagation, and experimental design.

1 Unit
MEC 2201

Thermodynamics I

First law of thermodynamics, pure substances, and ideal gas laws.

2 Units
MEC 2207

Material Science I

Crystal structures, phase diagrams, and mechanical properties of materials.

2 Units
MEC 2203

Fluid Mechanics I

Fluid properties, hydrostatics, buoyancy, and continuity equations.

2 Units
ELE 2201

Principle of Electrical Engineering I

DC circuit analysis, Kirchhoff's laws, and network theorems.

2 Units
GST 201

Nigeria People and Culture

Historical evolution, cultural heritage, and social organization of Nigeria.

2 Units
GST 2203

Communication in English I

Effective reading skills, comprehension, and essay writing techniques.

2 Units

Second Semester

ENG 2308

Engineering Mathematics II

Ordinary differential equations, infinite series, and partial differentiation.

3 Units
ENG 2304

Laboratory B

Intermediate laboratory exercises focusing on applied mechanics and fluids.

3 Units
ENG 2310

Applied Mechanics

Statics of particles and rigid bodies, friction, and centroids.

3 Units
ENG 2204

SWEP

Student Work Experience Program: Introductory hands-on field training.

2 Units
ENG 2202

Workshop Practice

Safety protocols, bench work, machining, welding, and fabrication tools.

2 Units
ENG 2206

Engineering Drawing I

Orthographic projections, isometric views, and introduction to CAD.

2 Units
MEC 2204

Solid Mechanics I

Stress and strain analysis, torsion of shafts, and bending of beams.

2 Units
ELE 2202

Principle of Electrical Engineering II

AC circuit theory, phasors, resonance, and power in AC circuits.

2 Units
GST 2202

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

Analysis of conflict causes, resolution strategies, and peacebuilding.

2 Units
GST 2204

Communication in English II

Technical report writing, oral presentations, and business communication.

2 Units

First Semester

ENG 3301

Engineering Mathematics III

Laplace transforms, Fourier series, and vector calculus applications.

3 Units
MEC 3211

Fluid Mechanics II

Bernoulli’s equation, laminar and turbulent flow, and pipe systems.

2 Units
MEC 3301

Solid Mechanics II

Deflection of beams, columns, energy methods, and failure theories.

3 Units
MEC 3207

Mechanics of Machines I

Kinematics of mechanisms, velocity/acceleration analysis, and gear trains.

2 Units
MEC 3202

Material Science II

Heat treatment, alloy steels, polymers, ceramics, and corrosion control.

2 Units
MEC 3303

Laboratory A

Advanced experiments in solid mechanics, fluids, and material testing.

3 Units
ENG 3101

Engineer in Society II

Professional ethics, management principles, and engineering law.

1 Unit
ENG 2206

Engineering Drawing I

Advanced drawing techniques and assembly drawings using CAD.

2 Units
ELE 3300

Electrical for Mechanical Engineers

Electric motors, generators, transformers, and industrial instrumentation.

3 Units
EEP 3201

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Identifying business opportunities and innovation in engineering ventures.

2 Units

Second Semester

MEC 3302

Laboratory B

Practical sessions on thermodynamics, machine testing, and metrology.

3 Units
MEC 3208

Introduction to CAD

Computer-Aided Design using software like AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

2 Units
MEC 3201

Thermodynamics II

Second law, entropy, gas power cycles, and vapor power cycles.

2 Units
MEC 3206

Engineering Metrology

Measurement standards, tolerances, fits, and precision instrumentation.

2 Units
MEC 3205

Machines Tools

Operation of lathes, milling machines, drills, and cutting tool geometry.

2 Units
ENG 3102

Technical Writing & Presentation

Structure of technical proposals, reports, and professional presentations.

1 Unit
ENG 3302

Computational Techniques

Numerical methods for solving engineering problems using software.

3 Units
ENG 3202

SIWES I

Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme: 3-month industry placement.

2 Units
EEP 3202

Business Creation and Growth

Business plan development, marketing strategies, and venture growth.

2 Units
ENG 3201

Computer Applications

Use of software tools for engineering design and analysis.

2 Units

First Semester

MEC 4302

Mechanics of Machines II

Dynamics of machinery, balancing, gyroscopic effects, and vibrations.

2 Units
ENG 4101

Engineer in Society III

Advanced engineering law, contracts, and professional responsibilities.

1 Unit
MEC 4203

Design of Machine Elements I

Design of shafts, bearings, keys, couplings, and fasteners.

2 Units
MEC 4207

Fluid Mechanics III

Compressible flow dynamics, shock waves, and boundary layer theory.

2 Units
MEC 4209

Mechanical Vibration

Free and forced vibrations of single and multi-degree freedom systems.

2 Units
MEC 4201

Innovative Design

Creative problem solving, product development, and prototyping methods.

2 Units
MEC 4202

Manufacturing Processes

Casting, welding, metal forming, and powder metallurgy techniques.

2 Units
MEC 4304

Laboratory C

Applied experiments in heat transfer, vibrations, and machine dynamics.

2 Units
ENG 4201

Engineering statistics

Probability, hypothesis testing, and statistical quality control.

2 Units

Second Semester

ENG 4302

SIWES II

Advanced 6-month industrial attachment for practical field experience.

3 Units

First Semester

MEC 5402

Solid Mechanics III

Advanced stress analysis, plates, shells, and elasticity theory.

4 Units
MEC 5403

Control Systems Engineering

Feedback control loops, system stability, and PID controller design.

4 Units
MEC 5401

Fluid power Engineering

Design and analysis of hydraulic and pneumatic power systems.

4 Units
MEC 5301

CAD-CAM

Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing, CNC programming and integration.

3 Units
MEC 5309

Automotive Engineering

Vehicle systems, internal combustion engines, and transmission dynamics.

3 Units
ENG 4105

Engineering Management

Project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and operations management.

4 Units
MEC 5305

Alternative Energy Sources

Renewable energy technologies including solar, wind, and biomass.

3 Units
MEC 5307

Manufacturing And Industrial Finishing

Surface treatment, coating technologies, and advanced finishing processes.

3 Units
MEC 5312

Fracture Mechanics

Crack propagation, fatigue life prediction, and failure analysis.

3 Units

Second Semester

MEC 5311

Design of Machine Element II

Design of gears, clutches, brakes, belts, and mechanical drives.

3 Units
MEC 5302

Laboratory

Comprehensive final year experiments covering various engineering disciplines.

3 Units
MEC 5404

Fluid mechanics IV

Turbomachinery principles, pumps, turbines, and compressible flow.

4 Units
MEC 5601

Project

Independent final year research and design project under supervision.

6 Units
MEC 5304

Heat and Mass Transfer

Conduction, convection, radiation, and diffusion heat transfer modes.

3 Units
MEC 5308

Theory of Metal Cutting

Mechanics of chip formation, tool life, and cutting economics.

3 Units
MEC 5306

Operational Research

Linear programming, optimization, and decision-making theories.

3 Units
MEC 5303

Refrigeration and Air-condition

Psychrometry, cooling load calculations, and refrigeration cycles.

3 Units
MEC 5310

Mechanics of Metal Forming

Analysis of forging, rolling, extrusion, and drawing processes.

3 Units

Department Executives

Student Leadership for 2025/2026 Academic Session

Comr. Yusuf Abdullahi Jibril

COMR. YUSUF ABDULLAHI JIBRIL

President

Phone: 080 3637 5813

Abdulazeez Zuleihah Ize

ABDULAZEEZ ZULEIHAH IZE

Vice President

Phone: 09030907667

Comr. Abdulsamad Zakariyya Said

COMR. ABDULSAMAD ZAKARIYYA SAID

Secretary General

Phone: 08134189224

Babayo Abdullahi

BABAYO ABDULLAHI

Assistant Secretary General

Phone: 09169453356

Sadiq Yau Abdullahi

SADIQ YAU ABDULLAHI

Financial Secretary

Phone: 08131651810

Muhammad Ahmad Tijjani

MUHAMMAD AHMAD TIJJANI

Treasurer

Phone: 09076475278

Abubakar Zakariyah

ABUBAKAR ZAKARIYAH

Auditor General

Phone: 08050218208

Bello Aminu Jibril

BELLO AMINU JIBRIL

Academic Director

Phone: 08086818374

Auwal Isah Rantan

AUWAL ISAH RANTAN

Welfare Director

Phone: 08113918301

Muslim Abubakar

MUSLIM ABUBAKAR

Technical Secretary

Phone: 07034999350

Abdul Hakim Yusuf

ABDUL HAKIM YUSUF

Membership Secretary

Phone: 07038315492

Abubakar Yusuf

ABUBAKAR YUSUF

Public Relations Officer I

Phone: 0701 631 0467

Umar Muhammad Abdullahi

UMAR MUHAMMAD ABDULLAHI

Public Relations Officer II

Phone: 07036162264

Alhamdu Idris Zubairu

ALHAMDU IDRIS ZUBAIRU

Sport Director

Phone: 09074665600

Tijjani Umar Muhammad

TIJJANI UMAR MUHAMMAD

Health Director

Phone: 08068678799

Level Coordinators

Student Representatives for Each Academic Level

100 Level Coordinator

YUSUF IBRAHIM

First Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6791

200 Level Coordinator

HALIMA SULEIMAN

Second Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6792

300 Level Coordinator

DAVID OKON

Third Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6793

400 Level Coordinator

GRACE EZE

Fourth Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6794

500 Level Coordinator

MOHAMMED ALI

Final Year Representative

Phone: 0812 345 6795

Our Faculty Members

Experienced academics and industry professionals

Professor Nura Mu'az

Prof. Nura Mu'az

Head of Department

PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Manchester)
M.Sc. Thermal Engineering

Thermodynamics Heat Transfer Energy Systems
Dr. Aisha Bello

Dr. Aisha Bello

Associate Professor

PhD in Materials Science (MIT)
M.Eng. Manufacturing Engineering

Materials Science Nanotechnology Composites
Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf

Dr. Ibrahim Yusuf

Senior Lecturer

PhD in Mechanical Design (University of Tokyo)
M.Sc. Robotics

Machine Design Robotics CAD/CAM
Dr. Fatima Ali

Dr. Fatima Ali

Lecturer I

PhD in Fluid Mechanics (Imperial College)
M.Eng. Aerospace Engineering

Fluid Dynamics CFD Aerodynamics

Notable Alumni

Our graduates making impacts in various industries across Nigeria

Alumni Success Story

ENG. KABIRU AHMED

Class of 2010

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Dangote Refinery, Lagos

Alumni Success Story

ENG. AMINA MOHAMMED

Class of 2012

Project Manager

Shell Petroleum, Port Harcourt

Alumni Success Story

DR. IBRAHIM SANI

Class of 2008

Research Scientist

NASENI, Abuja

Alumni Success Story

ENG. CHINEDU OKAFOR

Class of 2015

Automotive Design Engineer

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing, Nnewi

Laboratories & Facilities

State-of-the-art facilities for practical learning

Thermodynamics Laboratory

Thermodynamics Laboratory

Heat engines, Refrigeration units, Steam tables, Calorimeters

Equipped for experiments in heat transfer, refrigeration cycles, and energy conversion.

Manufacturing Laboratory

Manufacturing Laboratory

CNC Machines, 3D Printers, Lathes, Milling machines

Modern manufacturing equipment for hands-on training in production processes.

CAD/CAM Laboratory

CAD/CAM Laboratory

40 High-end Computers, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, ANSYS

Software suite for computer-aided design, simulation, and manufacturing.

Materials Laboratory

Materials Science Laboratory

Universal Testing Machine, Hardness Testers, Microscopes

Equipment for materials characterization, testing, and failure analysis.

Department Statistics

15+ Faculty Members
450+ Undergraduate Students
50+ Postgraduate Students
8 Laboratories
95% Graduate Employment Rate
50+ Research Publications

Student Projects Gallery

Innovative projects by our mechanical engineering students

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