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Industrial Technology Program Faculty

Dr. Ben U. Nwoke, CMfgE

Dr. Ben U. Nwoke, CMfgE

  • Professor

  • Contact Information

  • 1 Hayden Drive, Box 9212
  • Petersburg, VA 23806
  • Office:   (804) 524-8989 ext. 1120
  • Fax:      (804) 524-6732
  • Email:     bnwoke@vsu.edu


  • Education

    • Ph.D. in Industrial Education & Technology, major Industrial Engineering, Iowa State University, 1984
    • MS in Industrial Education, Iowa State University, 1980
    • B. Sc. (Hons.) in Vocational/Technical Education ( 2nd Class Honors, Upper Division), University of Nigeria, 1973
    • Diploma Certificate (with Merit), Industrial Arts Education, University of Nigeria, 1970
    • Teachers' Grade II Certificate, Government Teachers' Training College, Uyo, Nigeria, 1961
    • West African School Certificate (Division 2), Aggrey Memorial Secondary School, Aro-Chuku.


  • Research Interests:

    • Education, K12
    • Manufacturing Processes
    • Project Cost & Risk Management


  • Courses Taught:

    • Manufacturing Cost Estimating
    • Statistical Process Control
    • Computer-Integrated Manufacturing
    • Technology Management
    • Industrial Facility Design
    • Project Cost & Risk Management
    • Statics & Strength of Materials
    • Plant Layout & Material Handling
    • Computer Numerical Control
    • Project Management Systems
    • Manufacturing Processes
    • Project Communications
    • Mechanical Inspection
    • Project Leadership


  • Publications:

    • Innovative Instructional Methodologies: What Works and What Doesn't in Engineering Education. Paper presented at the Southeastern Conference of ASEE, Roanoke Convention Center, Roanoke, VA., April 2, 2003.
    • Challenges for Creating Sustainable Student Retention in Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the U.S. A research paper co-presented at the Association of African American Studies Conference, Houston, TX., Feb 22 24, 2002.
    • The Manufacturing Certification Exam: A Boon to Manufacturing Cadre In Industry and Colleges of Technology. A paper presented at the Quality = The Bottom Line Conference/Exposition, Richmond, VA., Oct. 6-, 1999.
    • Transitions in Statistical Process Integration in Manufacturing Technology. Paper presented at the 30th Annual Convention of the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT), Atlanta, GA., October 8-11, 1997.
    • Tolerance Analysis: Two Approaches for High-tech Manufacturing. Paper presented at the 28th Annual Convention of NAIT, Savannah, Georgia, October 25-28, 1995.
    • Cycle Counting: An Accurate and Effective Tool in Inventory Record Systems. Paper presented at the 27th Annual Convention of NAIT, St. Louis, Missouri, October 12 - 15 , 1994.
    • Pattern Analysis & Interpretation of Statistical Process Control. Paper presented at the 2nd Africa-USA International Conference on Manufacturing Technology, Lagos Nigeria., August 8 -11, 1994.
    • Strategic Preparation of Technology Education Students for the Global Workforce, Paper presented at the 56th Annual Conference of International Technology Education , Kansas City, MO., March 21- 24, 1994.
    • Technology Literacy Enhances the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Conference of National Association of Science, Technology & Society. Washington, D.C., 1989.
    • Curriculum Leadership in the 1980's: Adapting to New Demands of Multi-cultural Classroom in Today's High School. Paper presented at the 7th Iowa Curriculum & Instruction Conference, Ames, IA., 1981.