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Herff College of Engineering

Dr. Okoli Research Group

Dean Research Group

 

The Dean’s group, through the Advanced Engineered Materials Lab, located in ERIC 323, is currently focused on the design, development, and testing of advanced engineered materials for clean energy and aerospace applications. The lab’s work emphasizes lightweight, durable, and multifunctional materials that can withstand extreme temperatures and demanding environments. Current research broadly includes advanced materials for aerospace structures, clean energy innovation, hypersonic flight, space exploration, and materials systems that improve structural performance, energy harvesting, and energy generation. The group is also focused on advancing how these materials are created, manufactured, tested, and applied for real-world engineering challenges, while training students and building a skilled workforce for these critical industries.

Okenwa O. I. Okoli, Ph.D, CEng, CSci, MIMMM - Curriculum Vitae

U.S. Department of Energy - Samuel P. Massie Chair of Excellence

Dean Okoli
 

Get to know Dean Okoli

  • University address: The University of Memphis
    210d Engineering Administration Building
  • Phone: 901.678.4306
  • E-mail address: O.Okoli@memphis.edu
  • Position: Dean - Herff College of Engineering, The University of Memphis
  • 1997 - Ph.D., University of Warwick, UK. Major: Manufacturing Systems Engineering. Engineered Materials. Supervisor: Prof. Gordon F. Smith.
  • Okoli, O.I. (1997). Experimental Determination of Transient Dynamic Response of Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, University of Warwick, UK.
  • 1992 - M.Sc., University of Warwick, UK. Major: Manufacturing Systems Engineering. Supervisor: Dr. Ahmet Er.
  • Okoli, O.I. (1992). Engineering and Metallurgical Properties of Castings made by the Full Mould Process. Unpublished master's thesis, University of Warwick, UK.
  • 1989 - B.Sc. (Hons), University of Lagos, Nigeria. Major: Mechanical Engineering.
  • Cost-effective, environmentally benign manufacture of advanced composites and multiscale, multifunctional structures.
  • Development of flexible MXene-polymer composites for wearable devices.
  • The enhancement of safety in critical structures through novel in-situ structural health monitoring techniques.
  • Development of 3D photovoltaic devices for energy harvesting and transport.
  • The transformational development of vascular ceramics for structural and bio-inspired applications.

Current Research Opportunities

Graduate Opportunities:

For current status on Doctoral research positions please contact Dr. Okenwa Okoli.