Fredrick Uzodinma Mbanaso
Summary
Experienced professional in education specializing in curriculum design, pedagogy, and research. Recognized for fostering collaborative team environments and driving academic achievement. Adaptable and flexible in meeting evolving educational needs. Skilled in creating engaging course materials, mentoring students, and engaging in scholarly pursuits. Consistently delivers high-quality educational experiences with a reliable and results-driven approach.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Senior Lecturer in Built Environment
University of Greenwich, UK
12.2023 - Current
- Co-Programme Leader for Occupational Safety, Health and Environment, BSc Hons (Top-up).
- University subject expert on Safety and Health to HKUSPACE Hong Kong.
- University subject expert on Safety and Health to SBCS College Champs Fleurs in Trinidad & Tobago.
- Designing and conducting high-quality academic research to meet client specifications.
- Delivery of research data and results with interpretation that is accessible and of commercial value to clients and their potential customers.
- Designing of tailored and scientifically-sound protocols which meet the experimental and regulatory requirements of International, EU, and UK regulations.
- Preparing student-centred teaching materials and assessments, liaising with External Examiners and the Chair of the Board of Examiners on all examination matters.
- Line managing and mentoring early career colleagues.
- Contributing to the overall academic development of the School, including programme development and the development of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Undertaking research appropriate to the University’s strategic plan.
- Leading the design and implementation of appropriate teaching and learning support systems within the energy team.
- Building effective professional relationships by working collaboratively with colleagues and acting as a mentor to assist in the development of others.
- Preparing teaching material and delivering lectures at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Lecturer in Health, Safety and Environment
Coventry University, UK
10.2010 - 01.2024
- Hourly Paid Lecturer Project Supervisor (Oct 2010 – Jan 2017)
- Bespoke health, safety and risk analysis in the energy and other high-risk industries.
- Bespoke chemical and microbiological analysis including experimental design and the interpretation of results.
- Designing and conducting high-quality academic research to meet client specifications.
- Delivery of research data and results with interpretation that is accessible and of commercial value to clients and their potential customers.
- Designing of tailored and scientifically-sound protocols which meet the experimental and regulatory requirements of International, EU, and UK regulations.
- Thirty-party validation of manufactured items as to the scientific properties of materials.
- Assisting in meeting the changing requirements for product testing (e.g. biocide regulation).
- Transformed NSS score of the BSc Oil, Gas and Energy Management Programme from 68.2% in 2013 to 85.3% in 2014 and 92.1% overall student satisfaction in 2015.
- Preparing student-centred teaching materials and assessments, liaising with External Examiners and the Chair of the Board of Examiners on all examination matters.
- Line managing and mentoring early career colleagues.
- Research and published over 28 journal and conference papers and book chapters.
- Preparing and winning grant applications and Supervising PhD Students.
- Contributing to the overall academic development of the School, including programme development and the development of teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
- Undertaking research appropriate to the University’s strategic plan.
- Leading the design and implementation of appropriate teaching and learning support systems within the energy team.
- Building effective professional relationships by working collaboratively with colleagues and acting as a mentor to assist in the development of others.
- Preparing teaching material and delivering lectures at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
Specialist Engineer Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Management System Officer
Total S.A (Nigeria)
09.2005 - 01.2008
- Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Superintendent responsible for training, administration and implementation of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 58 Standard for Structures housing liquefied petroleum gases (LPG), lubricant and diversification products.
- Responsible for carrying out equipment lubrication failure analysis and investigation of lubricants contaminating profile oil-in-use analysis lubricated systems for determination of system profiles such as, wear index and virginity in contour, color etc.; analysis effects of friction on moving machine parts and recommendation of appropriate lubrication methods to obviate them.
- Quality monitoring of lubricants/specialty products and conducting lubrication surveys and seminars.
- Team Lead, Supply Chain and Logistic Management responsible for forecasting, sourcing and coordinating of lubricant/specialty products orders monitoring and coordinating of supply and distribution network.
- Quality Management System Superintendent responsible for successful coordination of the conversion of the Quality Management System from ISO 9000:1998 to ISO 9001:2000 and subsequent sustenance of the Certification, Quality Management Audit of installation, storage facilities and depots.
- Team Lead, Niche market development and Industrial Client prospecting (Lubricants, white products and specialties products) responsible for advancement of distinct segments of the market for improved market share.
- Personnel Training Commercial development through product knowledge.
Lubrication Engineer Safety and Quality Management Officer
Total S.A (Nigeria)
05.2002 - 09.2005
- Quality Management System Superintendent responsible for successful coordination of the conversion of the Quality Management System from ISO 9000:1998 to ISO 9001:2000 and subsequent sustenance of the Certification, Quality Management Audit of installation, storage facilities and depots.
- Responsible for carrying out equipment lubrication failure analysis and investigation of lubricants contaminating profile oil-in-use analysis lubricated systems for determination of system profiles such as, wear index and virginity in contour, color etc.; analysis effects of friction on moving machine parts and recommendation of appropriate lubrication methods to obviate them.
- Quality monitoring of lubricants/specialty products and conducting lubrication surveys and seminars.
- Team Lead, Supply Chain and Logistic Management responsible for forecasting, sourcing and coordinating of lubricant/specialty products orders monitoring and coordinating of supply and distribution network.
- Team Lead, Niche market development and Industrial Client prospecting (Lubricants, white products and specialties products) responsible for advancement of distinct segments of the market for improved market share.
- Personnel Training Commercial development through product knowledge.
Commercial Assistant
Total Fina Elf (Nigeria)
09.2001 - 05.2002
- Provided functional support to the Commercial Team and held the fort for them when on vacation/leave.
- Responsible for invoicing of product and receipts, transits regularization, and general processing of commercial documents.
- Servicing of existing accounts/customers and prospecting of new accounts, resuscitation of dormant accounts.
Commercial Assistant
Elf Aquitaine (Nigeria)
12.1999 - 09.2001
- Provided functional support to the Commercial Team and held the fort for them when on vacation/leave.
- Responsible for invoicing of product and receipts, transits regularization, and general processing of commercial documents.
- Servicing of existing accounts/customers and prospecting of new accounts, resuscitation of dormant accounts.
Production Assistant Soap (Industrial Training Scheme)
Colgate Palmolive/International Equitable Association (Nigeria)
06.1997 - 12.1997
- Monitoring of various soap production processes.
- Soap quality control and general production issues.
Education
PhD - Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Physical and Terrestrial Geographical and Environmental Sciences
Coventry University
11.2014
MSc - Environmental Management
Coventry University
07.2009
BSc (Hons) - Chemical Engineering
University of Lagos
07.1999
Skills
- Student engagement
- Teaching excellence
- Class management
- Online content delivery
- Course design
- Subject expertise
- Academic research
- Curriculum development
- Mentoring and coaching
- Student needs assessment
Certification
- Scrum Fundamentals Certified (May 2023 to August 2023, VMEdu Certifications)
- LEVEL 6 Diploma in Applied Health and Safety (August 2021, National Compliance and Risk Qualifications (NCRQ))
- LEVEL 6 Certificate in Personal Injury Liability and Absence Reduction (June 2021, National Compliance and Risk Qualifications (NCRQ))
- LEVEL 6 Certificate in Applied Health and Safety (May 2020, National Compliance and Risk Qualifications (NCRQ))
- National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (January 2017, National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH))
Affiliations
- AME (working to attain Chartered status by October 2022, Energy Institute (EI))
- Grad Member (working to attain Chartered status by November 2022, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH))
- Fellow, UK Higher Education Academy
Publications
- F. U. Mbanaso, S. C. Theophilus, M. A. Sam-Ateki, E. O. Nnadi, U. A. Umoren, N. Umeokafor (2023) Investigation of impact of slow-release fertilizer and struvite on biodegradation rate of diesel-contaminated soils. Current Research in Environmental Sustainability 5, 100209, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crsust.2023.100209
- C.J.P. Corrêa, E.O. Nnadi, F.U. Mbanaso & K.C. Tonello (2022) Urban Gardens’ Potential to Improve Stormwater Management: A Comparative Analysis among Urban Soils in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil. Sustainability 2022, 14(5), 2965; https://doi.org/10.3390/su14052965
- F.U. Mbanaso, S.M. Charlesworth, S.J. Coupe, A.P. Newman, E.O. Nnadi (2020) State of a sustainable drainage system at end-of-life: assessment of potential risk of water pollution by leached metals from recycled pervious pavement materials when used as secondary aggregate. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 27 (4630–4639) (2020).
- F.U. Mbanaso, S.M. Charlesworth, S.J. Coupe, A.P. Newman, E.O. Nnadi (2019) Reuse of materials from a Sustainable Drainage System device: Health, Safety and Environment assessment for an end-of-life Pervious Pavement Structure. Science of the Total Environment 650, 1759–1770
- F.U. Mbanaso, S.M. Charlesworth, S.J. Coupe, A.P. Newman and E.O. Nnadi (2018) End-of-life of a Sustainable Drainage System: Assessment of Potential Risk of Water Pollution through Leaching of Metals. Water International Conference on Future of Water in Europe: Local, regional and global best practice, Aveiro, Portugal, 5-7 September 2018
- S. T. Theophilus, V.N. Esenowo, A. O. Arewa, A.O. Ifelebuegu, E.O. Nnadi, F.U. Mbanaso (2017) Human factors analysis and classification system for the oil and gas industry (HFACS-OGI). Reliability Engineering & System Safety 167; 168-176
- S.J. Coupe, E.O. Nnadi, F.U. Mbanaso, A.P. Newman (2018) An assessment of the potential use of compost filled plastic void forming units to serve as vents on historic landfills and related sites. Environmental Science and Pollution Research 25 (20) 19238-19246
- Ifelebuegu, A., Lale, E., Mbanaso, F.U., and Theophilus, S. C. (2018) Facile Fabrication of Recyclable, Superhydrophobic, and Oleophilic Sorbent from Waste Cigarette Filters for the Sequestration of Oil Pollutants from an Aqueous Environment. Processes 6 (9), 140
- Mbanaso, F.U., Nnadi, E.O., Coupe, S.J., Charlesworth S.M., (2016) “Stormwater harvesting from landscaped areas: effect of herbicide application on water quality and usage”. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, DOI: 10.1007/s11356-016-6729-7.
- Nnadi, E.O., Newman, A.P., Coupe, S. J. and Mbanaso, F.U. (2015) ‘Stormwater harvesting for irrigation purposes: An investigation of chemical quality of water recycled in pervious pavement system’. Journal of Environmental Management 147 (1): 246 – 256.
- Mbanaso, F.U., Coupe, S.J., Charlesworth, S.M., Nnadi, E.O. and Ifelebuegu, A.O. (2014) ‘Potential microbial toxicity and non-target impact of different concentrations of glyphosate-containing herbicide in a model pervious paving system’. Chemosphere 100 (2014) 34 – 41.
- Charlesworth S.M., Mbanaso, F.U, Coupe, S.J., Nnadi, E.O. (2014) ‘Utilisation of glyphosate-containing herbicides (GCH) on pervious paving systems (PPS): laboratory-based experiments to determine impacts on effluent water quality’. CLEAN - Soil, Air, Water 42 (2) 133–138.
- Mbanaso, F.U., Coupe, S.J., Charlesworth, S.M., Nnadi, E.O. (2013) ‘Laboratory-based experiments to investigate the impact of glyphosate-containing herbicide on pollution attenuation and biodegradation in a model pervious paving system’. Chemosphere 90(2):737-46.
- James T.K.D, Coupe S.J, Mbanaso, F.U and Alan Newman A.P. (2021) ‘Landscape and Horticultural Irrigation Using Roof-derived Stormwater and SUDs’. International Conference on Equitable and Sustainable WASH Services: Future challenges in a rapidly changing world (online) held from 13–15 September 2021
- Shuttleworth, A.B., Nnadi, E.O., Mbanaso, F.U., Newman, A.P. (2017) ‘Plant growth trials on harvested water and waste sludge from a macro-pervious pavement system in central Scotland’ In: K. Karvazy and V.L. Webster (Eds). World Environmental and Water Resources Congress 2017, 2017 World Environmental and Water Resources Congress'. Held 21-25 May 2017 at Austin, Texas. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2004-2017.
- Newman, A., Nnadi, E.O. and Mbanaso, F.U. (2015) ‘Evaluation of pervious and macro-pervious pavements as harvesting systems for localized landscape and horticultural irrigation’ In: K. Karvazy and V.L. Webster (Eds). World Environmental and Water Resources Congress'. Held 17-21 May 2015 at Austin, Texas. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2004-2013.
- Newman, A.P., Nnadi, E.O., Shuttleworth, A., Aitken, A., Fredrick U. Mbanaso, B. Antizar Ladislao, S.C. Theophilus (2015) “Potential of Pervious and Macro-Pervious Pavements as Harvesting Systems for Irrigation of Adjacent Lawns and Flower Beds”. In SUDSnet International Conference 2015 on Taking SUDS Forward. 3rd - 4th September 2015. Coventry, UK.
- Newman, A.P., Mbanaso, F.U., Nnadi, E.O. (2015) ‘Hydrocarbon Retention Improvements after fitting Geotextile Sleeves to Slotted Overflow Pipes in French Drains and similar Applications’. In: ASCE/EWRI World Environmental & Water Resources Congress 2015. May 17 – 21, 2015. Austin, Texas USA. American Society of Civil Engineers, 2004-2013.
- Charlesworth S.M., Mbanaso, F.U., Coupe, S.J. and Nnadi, E.O. (2013) ‘Laboratory-based experiments to determine the impact of application of glyphosate-containing herbicides (GCH) on the water quality role of pervious paving systems (PPS)’. In: 8th NOVATECH International Conference on Planning & Technologies for Sustainable Urban Water Management. June 23 – 27, 2013. Lyon, France.
- Mbanaso, F.U., Charlesworth, S.M., Coupe, S.J. & Augustine Ifelebuegu (2012) ‘Impact of Glyphosate-containing Herbicide on the Retention of Pollutants in a Model Porous Paving System (PPS)’. In: SUDSnet International Conference 2012 on Multiple Benefits from Surface Water Management. September 4 – 5, 2012. Coventry, UK.
- Coupe, S. J., Mbanaso, F.U., Charlesworth, S.M., & Nnadi, E.O. (2012) ‘Herbicides and Pervious Pavement Biology’. In: SUDSnet International Conference 2012 on Multiple Benefits from Surface Water Management. September 4 – 5, 2012. Coventry, UK.
- Mbanaso, F.U., Coupe, S.J., Charlesworth, S.M., & Nnadi, E.O. (2012) ‘The effect of Glyphosate-containing Herbicide on water quality in a Model Porous Paving System (PPS)’. In: SUDSnet International Conference 2012 on Multiple Benefits from Surface Water Management. September 4 – 5, 2012. Coventry, UK.
- Charlesworth S.M., Lashford C., and Mbanaso, F.U. (2014) Hard Sustainable Drainage Infrastructure in the Urban Environment: A Review of Current Knowledge. Buckinghamshire: Foundation for Water Research.
- Nnadi, E.O., Newman, A.P., Coupe, S.J. and Mbanaso, F.U. (2019) An Evaluation of Stormwater Treatment Efficiency of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). In E. O. Nnadi (Ed.), Stormwater: Sources, Monitoring and Management Nova Science Publishers (online) available from https://novapublishers.com/shop/stormwater-sources-monitoring-and-management/
- Shuttleworth, A.B., Nnadi, E.O., Mbanaso, F.U., Coupe, S.J., Voeten, J.G.W.F. and Newman, A.P. (2017). ‘Applications of SuDS Techniques in Harvesting Stormwater for Landscape Irrigation Purposes: Issues and Considerations, Current Perspective on Irrigation and Drainage’, Suren Kulshreshtha and Amin Elshorbagy, IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/67041.
Training
- Guest Editor, Journal of Sustainability (Sustainable Urban and Rural Development) Special issue “Impact of Human Induced Changes in the Ecosystem: Challenges and Advances” (https://www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainability/special_issues/human_induced_changes_in_ecos)
- Reviewer - Journal of Hazardous Materials
- Reviewer - Environmental Science and Pollution Research
- Reviewer - Journal of Bioremediation & Biodegradation
- Reviewer - Journal of Cleaner Production
- Reviewer - Marine Science Research & Development
- Reviewer - Science of the Total Environment (STOTEN)
- Training in various IOSH health and safety courses - Coventry and London UK.
- Training in various lubrication workshops and conferences Lagos, Kano and Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Consultancy and Research Grants
- PI – Coventry University PhD Research grant on pollution attenuation and biodegradation in sustainable drainage systems (£43,500.00)
- PI – Biochar project on infiltration and contaminant retention in sustainable drainage systems via CAWR (£9,105.00)
- PI – Formpav project on pollutant retention and biodegradation in sustainable drainage systems via CAWR (£25,200.00)
- The Biochar and the Formpav projects were industry-linked consultancy research projects for Centre for Agroecology Water and Resilience (CAWR) whose outputs supported some of CAWR’s Key Metrics and acted as pilot projects for the Horizon 2020 bid under the call WASTE-7-2015.
- PI - Coventry University Early Career Research Funding Scheme (£9,970.13).
PhDs
- Completions
- Acquah, Joseph Esuman (2023), PhD title: Assessing the Impact of Hydraulic Fracturing on Groundwater in the UK”; and the thesis contains some truly interesting findings which are instructive in the UK’s current energy situation. Coventry University
- Lale, Oleseade Ojiegbe (2023), PhD title: The Phytoremediation abilities of Helianthus Annuus and Brassica Juncea in Spent Engine Oil and Mine-spoil Co-contaminated Soils. Coventry University
- James, Terese Keerthika Dalren (2021), PhD title: Alternative Sources of Irrigation Water for Domestic, Horticultural and Landscape Gardening: The Use of Blue-Green Roof Water and Greywater Treated by a Simple Sorptive System. Coventry University
- PhD Viva Voce Examination
- Alireza, Fathollah (2022), PhD title: Biosorption of heavy metals using permeable pavement biofilms: Quantification, modelling, optimization and sustainability evaluation. Coventry University.
- Nwankwo, Chizaram Dagogd (2020), PhD title: Development of Integrated Process Safety Management and Climate Change Model for the Oil and Gas Industry. Coventry University
Timeline
Senior Lecturer in Built Environment
University of Greenwich, UK
12.2023 - Current
Lecturer in Health, Safety and Environment
Coventry University, UK
10.2010 - 01.2024
Specialist Engineer Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Management System Officer
Total S.A (Nigeria)
09.2005 - 01.2008
Lubrication Engineer Safety and Quality Management Officer
Total S.A (Nigeria)
05.2002 - 09.2005
Commercial Assistant
Total Fina Elf (Nigeria)
09.2001 - 05.2002
Commercial Assistant
Elf Aquitaine (Nigeria)
12.1999 - 09.2001
Production Assistant Soap (Industrial Training Scheme)
Colgate Palmolive/International Equitable Association (Nigeria)
06.1997 - 12.1997
MSc - Environmental Management
Coventry University
BSc (Hons) - Chemical Engineering
University of Lagos
PhD - Civil Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Physical and Terrestrial Geographical and Environmental Sciences
Coventry University
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<ul><li>Supported daily operations and client relations at a commercial leasing firm.</li><li>Assisted with lease documentation, market research, and tenant communications.</li><li>Gained hands-on experience with LCOR Incorporated leasing systems and practices.</li><li>Strengthened analytical and communication skills through real-world business exposure.</li><li>Demonstrated adaptability in a fast-paced environment and consistently completed tasks on time.</li><li>Built a strong foundation for future roles in real estate or finance.</li></ul> at LCOR Incorporated (through Urban Alliance)<ul><li>Supported daily operations and client relations at a commercial leasing firm.</li><li>Assisted with lease documentation, market research, and tenant communications.</li><li>Gained hands-on experience with LCOR Incorporated leasing systems and practices.</li><li>Strengthened analytical and communication skills through real-world business exposure.</li><li>Demonstrated adaptability in a fast-paced environment and consistently completed tasks on time.</li><li>Built a strong foundation for future roles in real estate or finance.</li></ul> at LCOR Incorporated (through Urban Alliance)