Dr. Meshack Imologie Simeon
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Spring 2025
Dr. Meshack Imologie Simeon is a faculty member in the Department of Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMinna). A Spring 2025 MIT-ETT Fellow, he is an emerging expert in Bio-electrochemical Systems, Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs), and Renewable Energy. His research is centered on the “Waste-to-Energy” nexus. He specializes in optimizing Microbial Fuel Cells—devices that use bacteria to convert organic waste into electricity. Specifically, he works on “Soil Microbial Fuel Cells” (SMFCs) and has conducted novel research on using human urine and agricultural soil as substrates for power generation. His work aims to create sustainable, low-cost power sources that can simultaneously remediate polluted environments (bioremediation). Dr. Simeon holds a Ph.D. in Process Biotechnology from the University of Bayreuth, Germany (2023). His doctoral thesis, focused on the “Optimization of Soil Microbial Fuel Cells,” introduced new methods for evaluating electrode performance under real-time electrical loads. As a recent participant in the MIT-ETT program, Dr. Simeon is focused on integrating “Problem-Solving” methodologies into the engineering curriculum at FUTMinna. He actively involves his students in experimental projects, such as building prototype fuel cells that clean wastewater while generating power, bridging the gap between theoretical biotechnology and practical application.
