Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Edeh

University of Port Harcourt

Fall 2019

Dr. Ifeanyichukwu Edeh is an engineering academic who has leveraged the MIT-ETT experience to revolutionize his teaching methodology. Through the fellowship, he developed a teaching approach grounded in Constructive Alignment, aligning course objectives, activities, and assessments to comprehensively target various cognitive skills. He also honed his grant-writing skills during the program, later securing research funding to conduct high-impact projects. Dr. Edeh’s research interests include sustainable energy and waste management – for instance, he has explored biomass gasification and biofuel production as cleaner energy alternatives. By coupling innovative teaching practices with active research, he ensures that his students receive a holistic and beneficial engineering education that trains their intellect, creativity, and enterprise.