Dr. Effiom Samuel Oliver

Engr. Dr. Samuel Oliver Effiom is the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Cross River State (UNICROSS).
He is a distinguished academic specializing in Sustainable Energy, Power, and Turbomachinery Engineering within the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UNICROSS. Dr. Effiom's extensive professional experience extends beyond academia into the industry, where he has contributed to the development of sustainable energy and gas-to-power projects in sub-Saharan Africa and globally.
Dr. Effiom holds a Ph.D. in Energy and Power Engineering from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Nigeria, awarded in 2017, and an MSc in Thermal Power Aerospace (Gas Turbine Technology) from Cranfield University, UK, obtained in 2014. He earned his BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from Cross River University of Technology, Nigeria, in 2010, where he was honored with the Endowment Award as the Best Graduating Student in Engineering.
His research focuses on the thermal performance and environmental sustainability of energy and propulsion systems for mechanical and aerospace applications. His current research interests include chemical looping for hydrogen production, air separation, combustion, and carbon capture aimed at achieving net-zero emissions in air, land, and sea power systems.
Dr. Effiom has published numerous articles in highly indexed, peer-reviewed journals within his research areas. His commitment to engineering education is demonstrated through his inclusive teaching approach, which considers the diverse learning needs of his students.
He is a licensed engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). Additionally, he is a corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, the Nigerian Institution of Space Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the Institute of Diesel and Gas Turbine Engineers, and the Royal Aeronautical Society of Great Britain.