Dr. Obinna Onyebuchi Barah is a highly experienced academic, researcher, and engineer with a specialized focus in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Sustainable Manufacturing. He brings a multidisciplinary approach to engineering challenges, integrating bio-based materials, circular economy principles, and advanced composite fabrication techniques.

Expertise:

• Composite Materials Engineering
  Specializes in developing and optimizing AA6061 aluminum matrix composites reinforced with agro- and marine-based wastes such as plantain stem ash, eucalyptus wood ash, and periwinkle shell powder, using techniques like stir casting and compocasting.

• Tribomechanical & Environmental Analysis
  Skilled in evaluating tensile, compressive, flexural, and wear properties, alongside SEM, XRD, and EDS characterizations for microstructural analysis.

• Sustainable Engineering Design
  Applies Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), cost-benefit analysis, and objective test functions (OTFs) to enhance material sustainability and reduce environmental impact.

• Public Sector Procurement & Governance
  Has deep academic and applied interest in sustainable procurement, policy co-production, and collaborative governance, especially in East African contexts like Uganda.

• Academic Writing & Q1 Journal Publication
  Actively engaged in developing high-impact manuscripts on engineering innovation, social governance, and theory building. Known for submitting to Q1-ranked international journals.

  Research Interests:

  • Circular Economy & Waste Valorization

  • Advanced Composite Materials

  • ICT E-Waste & Informal Sector Governance

  • Engineering Education in Sub-Saharan Africa

  • Digital Innovation in Public Sector Waste Management

  • Comparative Case Studies (LMICs vs. OECD nations)