Prof. Howard O. Njoku is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). He is the Director of the Centre for Electric Vehicle Research and Development, Leader of the Sustainable Energy Engineering Research Group (SEERG), and WP3 Co-Leader of the UKRI-funded Circular Microgrids project. He holds B.Eng., M.Eng., and PhD degrees in Mechanical Engineering from UNN. His experience spans university teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and academic administration. He previously served as Acting Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Chair of the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee. His research focuses on renewable energy, solar technologies, thermal energy systems, energy-efficient buildings, electric mobility, energy storage, and circular energy systems. He is passionate about translating research into practical innovations through industry–university partnerships, international collaboration, and competitive research funding. His international research engagements include China, South Africa, Ghana, and the United Kingdom.