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Engr. Okoubulu, Augustine Ben

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Engr. Okoubulu Ben Augustine is a Lecturer and researcher in the Department of Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka (UNIZIK), and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering from the University of Lagos (UNILAG). He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the University of Lagos. He is a professional engineer registered with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and the Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS). His research interests span biomaterials, composite materials, nanomaterials, materials development, and recycling, with a particular interest in the development and application of advanced materials for engineering and biomedical applications. Through his teaching, research, and professional activities, he is committed to contributing to materials innovation, sustainable engineering, and the advancement of knowledge in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.

Publications

  1. Augustine B. OKOUBULU, Akeem M. AJAO, Cynthia C. NWAEJU-OKECHUKWU, Henry E. MGBEMERE (2026) EVOLUTION OF MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE OF TIG-WELDED AA6061–AA6063 JOINTS: INFLUENCE OF JOINT CONFIGURATION AND HEAT INPUT , EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING , DOI: 10.36868/ejmse.2026.11.03.239 , 11(3), 239-254

  2. Augustine B. Okoubulu and Cynthia C. Nwaeju-Okechukwu (2026) Study on Mechanical Properties, Microstructure and Corrosion Behaviour of Cu-10Ni Alloy with Varying La Contents and Ageing Parameters, Jordanian Journal of Engineering and Chemical Industries, 9(1), 63-76

  3. Chiosa C Odili, Augustine B Okoubulu, Johnson O Abiola, Anuoluwapo M Ajibola, Jesubori W Sojobi, Omotayo O Ogunbiyi, Oluchukwu G Onyeije, Deborah O Daramola, Abiodun O Ogunsanya, Chukwuemeke O Onyenefa, Olajide O Ajala, Timothy A Ayegba (2026) Design and Implementation of Internet of Things Based Vital Sign Monitoring System, Nigerian Journal of Applied Science and Innovative Technology, ISSN: 1595-9562, 2(2), 216-231

  4. Henry E Mgbemere, Augustine B Okoubulu, Cynthia C Nwaeju, Pius A Uzere, Francis O Edoziuno (2026) Hydrothermal Synthesis and Characterization of ZSM-5 Zeolite from Nigerian-Origin Kaolin: Effects of Crystallization Temperature on Structure and Morphology, Malaysian Journal on Composites Science and Manufacturing, https://karyailham.com.my/index.php/mjcsm/index, 20(1), 18-33

  5. OE Achugbu, JT Nwabanne, CC Okoye, CA Okonkwo, AB Okoubulu (2026) Impact of Carbon-based Nanoparticles on Biogas Yield from Anaerobic Co-Digestion of Cow Dung and Yam Peels, UNIZIK Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, https://journals.unizik.edu.ng/index.php/ujeas, 6(2), 3475-3486

  6. Okiemute Dickson OFUYEKPONE, Augustine Ben OKOUBULU, Oghenemaro Geraldine EDUVIERE, Yaabari NAENWI (2026) Dynamic Loss Assessment of HVAC and HVDC Transmission Systems under High-Penetration Renewable Power Integration: A Novelty Approach, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, DOI: https://doi.org/10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000029, 13(3), 309-321

  7. Achugbu, Adaeze Nnedinma, Maduagwu, Ifeanyi ThankGod , Okoubulu Augustine Ben and Nwigbo Regina Chinelo (2026) Prevalence of Fungal Contamination in Fast Foods and Its Public Health Implications in Awka, Nigeria, Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition, DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2390, 5(2), 454-461

  8. Cynthia C Okechukwu, Francis O Edoziuno, Adeolu A Adediran, Silas O Okuma, Augustine B Okoubulu (2025) Experimental and process modelling of chemical composition and thermal ageing of Ti-doped cast Cu-Ni alloy for microstructural, conductivity, and mechanical properties, Journal of Alloys and Metallurgical Systems, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jalmes.2024.100141, 9(1), 100-144

  9. Cynthia C Nwaeju, Francis O Edoziuno, Adeolu A Adediran, Augustine B Okoubulu (2025) Welding of Metal Matrix Composites: A Review of Techniques, Critical Parameters, Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties, CRC Press, 1, 418-447

  10. Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Odiah Veralyn Ummi, Okolie Henry and Okoubulu Ben Augustine (2025) An Overview of Bamboo Biodiversity: Exploring their Genetic Resources, Sustainability and Uses: Review Article, Research Invention Journal of Biological and Applied Sciences, ISSN: 1597-2879, 5(2), 60-71

  11. Achugbu Adaeze Nnedinma, Okoubulu Ben Augustine, Omaka, Onyekachi, Orakwelu, Ncheta Obianuju and Achugbu Obioma Erochukwu (2025) Comparative Study on the Physiochemical and Toxicological Properties of Agaricus bisporus (edible) and Amanita phalloides (non-edible) Mushrooms, Asian Journal of Research in Botany, DOI: https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrib/2025/v8i2272, 8(2), 380-388

  12. Augustine B. Okoubulu, Chiosa C. Odili, Anuoluwapo M. Ajibola, Maryam H. Garba, Jesubori W. Sojobi, Omotayo O. Ogunbiyi Deborah O. Daramola, Abiodun O. Ogunsanya, Chukwuemeke O. Onyenefa, Olajide O. Ajala. (2025) Design and Performance Evaluation of a Smart Irrigation Fluid Warming System for Preventing Hypothermia during Surgery, Delta Journal of Computing, Communication and Media Technologies, 2(1), 120-137

  13. Chiosa Cletus Odili, Anuoluwapo Morenike Ajibola, Jesubori Winner Sojobi, Omotayo Omolara Ogunbiyi, Abiodun Olayinka Ogunsanya, Augustine Ben Okoubulu, Godwin Omoghegbe-Aigbojie Igbinigie, Deborah Osi-Goyeyi Daramola (2025) Chemistry of Lignin, IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.1013010, 1(1), 1-128

  14. Cynthia C. Okechukwu, and Augustine B. Okoubulu (2024) EFFECT OF PURE ALUMINUM ON THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES AND STRUCTURE OF THICK ALUMINUM SCRAPS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF MOTORCYCLE BRAKE-PAD, Journal of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, ISSN: 2006 - 1919 , 14(1), 47-53

  15. A. B. Okoubulu , H. E. Mgbemere , E. O. Obidiegwu , and C. C. Nwaeju (2023) EFFECT OF FELDSPAR AND SILICA VARIATION ON THE PROPERTIES OF DENTAL PORCELAIN, Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), https://doi.org/10.4314/njt.v42i1.13, 42(1), 107-113

  16. Henry E Mgbemere, IP Onyeayana, Augustine B Okoubulu (2019) The effect of kaolin and silica variation on the properties of porcelain insulators, Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), DOI: 10.4314/njt.v38i3.15, 38(3), 647-653