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Vice-Chancellor
Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi — February 2023 to date.
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP • ENGINEERING • INNOVATION
Engineering Progress. Inspiring Leadership.
Engr. Professor Isaac Nathaniel Itodo is an accomplished agricultural engineer, scholar and university leader whose work spans renewable energy, agricultural mechanisation, research, institutional governance and national development.
37+Years in university service
125Publications & scholarly works
765Google Scholar citations*
23Countries visited
About the Professor
Engr. Professor Isaac Nathaniel Itodo, FNIAE, FSESN, FNSE, FAEng, NPOM
Professor of Agricultural Engineering and Vice-Chancellor, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi.
Academic foundation
B.Eng., M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering.
PROFILE & PURPOSE
A career dedicated to knowledge, innovation and service
With more than three decades of university teaching, research and administration, Professor Itodo has contributed to engineering education, agricultural technology, renewable energy development and the advancement of higher education in Nigeria.
His academic and professional journey reflects a commitment to practical research, institutional leadership, mentorship and collaboration between academia, government and industry.
Current appointmentVice-Chancellor, JSTUM
Academic rankProfessor since 2003
DisciplineAgricultural & Biosystems Engineering
InstitutionJoseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi
INSTITUTIONAL & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Leadership shaped by service
Selected appointments and responsibilities drawn from a distinguished career in university administration, professional engineering and national development.
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President, SESN
Solar Energy Society of Nigeria — May 2015 to November 2019.
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Director, Linkages
University of Agriculture, Makurdi — November 2012 to April 2018.
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Dean, College of Engineering
University of Agriculture, Makurdi — March 2006 to April 2010.
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Head of Department
Department of Agricultural Engineering — November 1996 to October 2000.
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National & professional service
Leadership and committee roles across NSE, NAE, COREN, NUC and related bodies.
RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Research for practical impact
Research interests connect engineering design, agricultural productivity, renewable energy and post-harvest technology.
Renewable energy in agriculture
Biogas, biodiesel, bioethanol and the use of agricultural waste for energy generation.
Agricultural mechanisation
Design and development of yam planting and harvesting machines, acha mechanisation and indigenous agricultural implements.
Solar & post-harvest systems
Solar-powered machinery, desiccant solar dryers and technologies for improved crop preservation.
SELECTED SCHOLARLY CONTRIBUTIONS
Research, publications & knowledge
A selected collection of publications is featured here, with additional research works and publications to be added and updated regularly.
Biogas Technology in NigeriaItodo, I. N., Bala, E. J. & Sambo, A. S. (2021). CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group.
The effects of biogas fuel in an electric generatorTransactions of the ASABE, 62(4), 951–958 (2019).
Development and performance evaluation of a two-row yam sett planterInternational Journal of Engineering and Science, 8(1), 47–52 (2019).
Performance of desiccant solar crop dryers in Makurdi, NigeriaApplied Engineering in Agriculture, 35(2), 259–270 (2018).
Harnessing renewable energy for sustainable agricultural production in NigeriaProceedings of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (2016).
Development of an active solar crop dryerJournal of Food Science and Technology, 41(1), 37–42 (2004).
RECOGNITION & PROFESSIONAL STANDING
Honours, fellowships & affiliations
Recognised for professional excellence, service and contributions to engineering and higher education.
FROM THE DESK
Ideas, research & perspectives
Updates, reflections and insights on engineering, renewable energy, agricultural innovation and higher education.
November 10, 2026
Prof. Isaac Nathaniel Itodo: A Distinguished Leader, Scholar And Visionary Engineer Shaping The Future Of JSTUM
Leadership is not merely about occupying an office; it is about vision, service, knowledge and the ability to inspire meaningful progress. Engr. Professor Isaac […]
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