THE DEPARTMENT OF FIBRE AND POLYMER MATERIALS
We live in a world that is both dependent upon and limited by materials. Established in 1999, the department has transformed into a broader future oriented discipline which responded to the growing need for engineers who can design, process and optimize modern materials for industry. Fibre and Polymer Materials engineers play a critical role in modern technological society by improving existing materials, extending the useful life of resources and developing new materials and processes that meet the demands of performance, cost, safety and environmental sustainability. Fibrous and polymeric materials have transformed nearly every aspect of modern life and continue to underpin innovation across industries. These materials have found application in industries including plastic, rubber, packaging, healthcare, construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, water filtration and emerging technologies. Our students gain a strong foundation in the structure, properties, processing and performance of materials, enabling them to design products, optimize industrial processes and develop solutions for new applications. Aligned with Education 5.0, the department also strives to promote recycling, waste reduction and the use of renewable and bio-based resources that support green manufacturing and a pollution free world based on circular economy practices.
Our Programmes
Entry requirements
Normal Entry: 3 A’ Level passes in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/Mechanical Mathematics/ Pure Mathematics, Chemistry, and either Physics or Biology or Geography or Statistics or Computer Science or Textile Technology or Engineering Drawing/ Technical Graphics/ Mechanical Technology and Design/ Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing with 5 “O” Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
Or
3 A’ Level passes in Mathematics/Additional Mathematics/Mechanical Mathematics/Pure Mathematics, and any two from Physics, Biology, Geography, Statistics, Computer Science, Textile Technology, Engineering Drawing/ Technical Graphics/ Mechanical Technology and Design/ Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing with 5 “O” Level passes including Chemistry/Physical Science, English Language and Mathematics.
Special Entry: Diploma in Polymer Science and/ Engineering or Fibre Science and Engineering or Chemistry or Rubber Technology or Plastics Technology equivalent and 2 years of relevant working experience.
Study Areas
The programme concentrates in areas that include;
- Polymer Physics & Chemistry
- Polymer Engineering
- Plastics
- Rubber products & Applications
- Polymer recycling
- Structural and Functional materials
- Biomaterials
- Textile materials
- Fibrous materials
- Composite materials
- Nano-Materials
- Ceramics
- Paper and Pulp
- Leather
- Colouration of materials
- Environmental Protection
- Process Control
- Engineering Design
- CAD/CAM
Career Prospects
- Polymer Engineers
- Process Engineers
- Plastics Engineers
- Rubber Engineers
- Textile Engineers
- Production Managers
- Plant Managers
- Factory Managers
- Quality Assurance Managers
- Technical Managers
- Industrial trainers
- Business consultants
- Technoprenuers
- Research Engineers
- Product Development Engineers
Entry requirements
Bachelors Honours Degree in Fibre and Polymer Materials Engineering, Materials Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Textile Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry and any other relevant degree.
Entry requirements
A relevant Master’s degree
Department News
Events
The Department organises seminars, from time to time, where selected industrialists and departmental alumni make presentations to students, Departmental members, Faculty members and even to the University as a whole.
Our Staff
