About
About Prof. Isaac Nathaniel Itodo
Engr. Professor Isaac Nathaniel Itodo, FNIAE, FSESN, FNSE, FAEng, NPOM is an internationally respected Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, Renewable Energy Specialist, Distinguished Academic, Inventor, Researcher, and University Administrator.
With over 37 years of university teaching, research, leadership, and professional service, Professor Itodo has made significant contributions to agricultural mechanization, renewable energy technologies, sustainable development, higher education administration, and engineering innovation in Nigeria and internationally.
Professor Itodo obtained his:
- B.Eng. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Jos
- M.Sc. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Ibadan
- Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Ibadan
He attained the rank of Professor of Agricultural Engineering in 2003 and currently serves as the Vice Chancellor of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria.
Throughout his distinguished career, he has held numerous strategic positions including:
- Dean, College of Engineering
- Director of Linkages
- President, Solar Energy Society of Nigeria
- Chairman and Member of various national accreditation committees
- Member, Board of Trustees, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
- Chairman, Presidential Visitation Panel to Federal University Gusau
- Chairman, Board of Trustees, Solar Energy Society of Nigeria
Professor Itodo’s research focuses on:
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Biogas Systems
- Biofuel Development
- Agricultural Mechanization
- Solar Energy Applications
- Post-Harvest Engineering
- Sustainable Agricultural Development
His scholarly impact includes:
- 125+ publications
- 765+ Google Scholar citations
- 3 registered patents
- Numerous keynote addresses and international conference presentations
- Mentorship of several scholars who later became Professors, Vice Chancellors, CEOs, and senior public-sector leaders
His outstanding contributions to national development earned him the prestigious National Productivity Order of Merit (NPOM) awarded by the Federal Republic of Nigeria.