KBEngr. Prof. Katsina Christopher BALA
Rank: Professor
Department: Mechanical Engineering
School: School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering & Technology
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Biography
Engr. Professor Katsina Christopher Bala is Professor of Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Industrial and Production Engineering. A graduate of Mechanical Engineering of the Federal University of Technology, Minna of 1992 with Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Second Class Upper Division. He began his academic journey as an Assistant Lecturer at the Federal University of Technology, Minna on 31st December, 1993 and rose through the ranks and was promoted to Professor of Mechanical Engineering in October, 2021 after 28 years of academic pursuit. Engr. Prof. K. C. Bala has taught and graduated over 15,000 graduate engineers at various levels, and has supervised over 95 numbers of students at undergraduate, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters and PhD levels. His research interests are in the areas of simulation of solidification, development of foundry materials in terms equipment, sand testing, manufacturing and characterization of casting materials.
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
PhD Industrial and Production Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Minna · 2012
M.Eng Industrial and Production Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Minna · 1998
B. Eng Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Minna · 1992
Professional Affiliations
Teaching
Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Supervision
Master's Degree
Lawal Sadiq Sius
“Development of Resistance Type Moisture Measuring Device for Grains”
Shaibu Jabiru
“Evaluation of Moulding Properties of Sand in Niger State for Aluminium Casting and other Foundry Applications”
Suleiman L.T. Iliyasu
“Determination of Heat Transfer Coefficient of Aluminium Alloy Casting in Green Sand Mould for Different Shapes”
Okediran, Ebenezer Olukayode
“Design and Fabrication of a Die for Production of Aluminium Alloy Ladles by Gravity Die Casting”
Ogbiche, Adokwa Linus
“Effect of Pressure on the Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Thin Sections of a Die Cast Aluminium Alloy”
Ede, Caleb Izuike
“Effect of Aging on the Mechanical Properties of Aluminium6063 Alloy”
Alabi, Taiwo Adetunji
“Comparative Study on the Mechanical Properties of Cast Aluminium Products using Indigenous Casting Process”
OKOROAFOR, Uzo Nnamdi
“Evaluation of Calabash Chalk as Binder for Production of Foundry Cores.”
Bassey, Joel Ewa
“Development of Automatic Mini-Conveyor System for Product Monitoring”
Gana, Abdullahi
“Assessment of Moulding Properties of Gbara Sand Deposit for Casting Purposes.”
Ishola, Oladimeji Rabiu
“Improvement on some Physical Properties of Selected Nigeria Clays”
Arumala Jagaoghene Paul
“Development of a 5kg Capacity Induction Furnace for Melting Aluminium”
Adejumo Idris Abayomi
“Development of Automated Cooking Gas Pressure Valve”
Akubo Joseph
“Quantitative Analysis of Supply Chain Risk in Manufacturing Industries ”
Isa Muhammad Salim
“Development and Simulation of an Intelligent refuse Collection and Evaluation Robot for an Institutional-Based Waste Management”
Mohammed Abubakar
“Development of Semi-Automated Welding Manipulator for Rotary and Linear Welding Operations”
OBASI, Chinonso Ogbonnaya
“Investigating the Impact of Modern Workshop Practices on Productivity: A Case Study of some Selected Automobile Workshops in Abuja”
Doctor of Philosophy
Uhuami, Abdulwahab
“Development of Dual Operational Pin-on-Disc Wear Testing Machine”
MOKWA, Baba James
“An Investigation into the Refractory Properties of Selected Nigeria Clays for Furnace Lining”
ATTAH, Benjamin Ileh
“Optimization of Friction Stir Welding of Dissimilar Aluminium Alloys using Response Surface Methodology.”
Lawal, Sius Sadiq
“Development and Characterization of Automobile Brake Pads from Sawdust and Nigerian Plant Gum Binder, ”
Ajani, Emmanuel Adewale
“Development of Transformer Oil from Blended Vegetable Oils”
SULEIMAN,Lawal Tanimu Iliyasu
“Effect of Casting Parameters on Mechanical Properties of Al-6063 Pot Casting in Green Sand Mould using Scheme’s Model”
OMAGU, Friday Enafola
“Semi Solid Metal Processing of Automobile Aluminium Alloy Component Using Squeeze Casting”
Christian Onyewuchi,
“Optimization and Prediction Model of transportation cost in supply chain management using machine learning algorithm”
Dim, ChimezieTimothy
“Characterisation and Process Optimisation of Aluminium Alloy Casting using Natural SandDeposit from Kwali, FCT, Nigeria”
Publications
Mechanical and tribological testing in brake pads: wear resistance, coefficient of friction, hardness, tensile, and compression tests
Lawal S. S., Ademoh N. A., Bala K. C., Salawu A. S., Taherian R., & Abubakar. M.
Development of an Autonomous Waste Handling Robotic System for Hospital Wards
Jack K. E., Bala K.C., Agajo J., Adegboye B. A., Olamitomiwa L. J., Ambafi J. G., Aliyu M., Innocent C., Yakub A. A., & Ibrahim I. S.
Microstructural and Corrosion Behaviours of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welded Aluminium Alloys
Attah B. I., Medupin R. O., Ipilakyaa T. D., Okoro U. G., Adedipe O., Sule G.,Ikumapayi O. M., Bala K. C., Akinlabi E. T., Lawal S. A., & Abdulrahman A. S.
Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene Film as Vacuum Packaging Material for Dried Fish
Mohammed I. A., Adedipe O., Jiya J. Y., Ayuba A. B., Obanimomo K. T., & Bala K. C.
A Review on Automated Cooking Gas Pressure Valve
Adejumo I. A., & Bala K. C.
Castor, Jatropha, Corn and Tobacco Oils, and their Blends as Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Mineral Oil-Based Transformer Oil – A Review
Ajani E. A., Bala K. C., Lawal S. A., & Tsado J.
Acid Value Reduction for Jatropha Oil using Wood Ash and Cocoa Pod Ash as Adsorbents
Ajani, E. A., Bala, K. C., Lawal, S. A., & Tsado J.
Optimization and numerical analysis of friction stir welding parameters of AA7075-T651 and AA 1200-H19 using tapered tool
Attah B. I., Lawal S. A., Bala K. C., Ikumapayi O. M., . Adedipe O., Raju M., & Akinlabi E. T.
Effects of material placement and speed of tool rotation on the tensile strength of dissimilar friction stir welded AA7075-T651 and AA1200-H19 aluminium alloys
Attah B. I., Lawal S. A., Bala K.C., Ikumapayi O. M., Suryakanta S., Perwej M. I., & Akinlabi E. T.
Friction Stir Welding of Some Selected High Strength Aluminium Alloys- A Review
Attah B. I., Lawal S. A., Akinlabi E. T., Bala K. C., Adedipe O., & Ikumapayi O. M.
Effects of Nigerian plant gum binder in the optimized multi-response performance of cashew nut shell based composites for automobile brake pads
Bala, K. C., Lawal, S. S., Ademoh, N. A., Abdulrahman, A. S. & Adedipe, O
Evaluation of mechanical properties of dissimilar aluminium alloys during friction stir welding using tapered tool
Attah B. I., Lawal S. A., Akinlabi E. T., & Bala K. C.
Development of an Automatic Mini-conveyor System for Product Monitoring
Bassey J. E., Bala K. C., & Abdul N.
Effects of Tool Rotational speed on the Tensile Strength of Dissimilar Friction Stir Welded Aluminium Alloys
Attah B. I., Lawal S. A., Akinlabi E. T., Bala K. C., Sahu S., & Perwej M. I.
Applications of Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Metal Casting -A Review
Suleiman L. T. I., Bala K.C., Lawal S.A., Abdulllahi A.A., & Godfrey M
Improvement on Some Physical Properties of Selected Nigerian Clay
Rabiu O. I., & Bala K. C.
Development of a 5kg Capacity Induction Furnace for Melting Aluminium
Arumala J. P., & Bala, K. C.
Experimental Investigation of Wear Behaviour of Brass using Dual condition Pin-on-Disk Wear Testing Machine
Uhuami A., Ndaliman M. B., Olugboji O. A., & Bala K. C.
Production and Testing of Brake Pad Composites made from Cashew Nut Shells and Plant Gum Binder
Lawal S. S., Ademoh N. A., & Bala K. C.
A Review of the Compositions, Processing, Materials and Properties of Brake Pad Production
Lawal S. S., Ademoh N. A., Bala K. C., .& Abdulrahman A. S.
Design, Construction and Testing of Meat Grinding Machine
Bako S., Mijinyawa E. P., Ndaliman M. B., & Bala K. C.
Optimization of Compositions for Wear Rate of Cashew Nut Shells Based Automobile Brake Pads Composites
Lawal S. S., Ademoh N. A., Bala K. C., & Salawu A. S.
Characterization and Evaluation of Selected Kaolin Clay Deposits in Nigeria for Furnace Lining Application
Mokwa J. B., Lawal S. A., Abolarin M. S., & Bala K. C.
Characterization of Gbara Sand for Foundry Application
Gana A., & Bala K. C.
Assessment of Moulding Properties of Gbara Sand Deposit for Casting Purposes
Gana A., & Bala K. C.
Experimental Investigation of Heat Transfer Coefficient of Aluminium 6061 Casting Shapes Using Green-Sand Mould
Suleiman l. T. I., Bala K. C., & Godfrey M.
Development of an Automatic Mini-Conveyor System for Product Monitoring
Bassey J. E., & Bala K. C.
Evaluation of Calabash Chalk as Binder for Production of Foundry Cores
Bala K. C., & Okoroafor U. N.
Development and Production of Brake Pad from Sawdust Composite
Lawal S. S., Bala K. C., & Alegbede A. T.
Effect of Cutting Variables on Boring Process: A Review
Lawal S. A., Ndaliman M. B., Bala K. C., & Lawal S. S
Deterioration of Moulding Sand Properties with Number of Castings
Bala K. C., & Olabisi B. A.
Casting Simulation and Effect of Gating System of an Automotive Wheel Rim
Bala K. C., Omoren N. E., Lawal S. S., & Hassan A. B.
Locally made Half Bridged Resistance Type Moisture Content Predicting Device for Grains
Lawal S. S., & Bala K. C.
Development of Resistance Type Moisture Measuring Device for Grains
Lawal S. S., Bala K. C., & Adeyemi M. B.
Effect of Casting Speed and Delay Time on the Residual Stresses in Centrifugal Casting of Aluminium Rods
Oyedeji A. A., Bala K. C., Abolarin M. S., & Adeyemi M. B.
Effect of Melting Practices on Mechanical Properties of Sand Cast Al-Si Alloys Scraps
Bala K. C., & Alabi T. A.
Development of Automobile Brake Lining using Pulverized Cow Hooves
Bala K. C., Okoli M., & Abolarin M. S.
Fabrication and Performance Evaluation of a Pedal Driven Pulverizing and Sieving Machine for Dewatered Grated Cassava
Mohammed A., Hassan A. B., Bala K. C., Nasir A., Okegbile O. J., & Jimoh D. S.
The effects of Sliding Parameters on Dry Wear Characteristics of Ti-6Al-4V Alloy
Ndaliman M. B., Bala K. C., Khan A. A., Ali M. Y., Abdullahi U., & Abdulmumin A. A.
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Aluminium Casting using Sand Deposits in Niger State, Nigeria
Bala K. C., Shuiabu J., & Abolarin M. S.
Experimental Investigation on the Effects Digester Size on Biogas Production from Cow Dung
Nasir A., Bala K. C., Mohammed S. N., Mohammed A., & Umar I.
Effect of Lime on some Physical Properties of Mud as an Alternative Refractory Material for Lining of Furnaces
Bala K. C., & Khan R. H
Rate of Solidification of Aluminium Casting in Varying Wall Thickness of Cylindrical Metallic Moulds
Bala K. C., & Khan R. H.
Experimental Determination of the Effect of Mould Thickness on the Solidification Time of Aluminium Alloy (Al-Mn-Ni-Si) Casting in Rectangular Metallic Moulds
Bala K. C., & Khan R. H
Simulation of Solidification Time of Commercially Pure Aluminium Casting in Metallic Moulds
Bala K. C., & Khan R. H
Investigation on the Rate of Solidification and Mould Heating in the Casting of Commercially Pure Aluminium in Permanent Moulds of Varying Thicknesses
Bala K. C., Khan R. H., Abolarin M. S., & Abubakre O. K.
Characterization of Beach/River Sand for Foundry Application
Bala K. C., & Khan R. H
Design and Construction of a Motorized Tricycle for Physically Challenged Persons
Adedipe O., Bala K. C., & Sadiq I. O.
Practical Limitations of Break-Even Theory
Ndaliman M. B.,& Bala K. C.
Effect of Austempering Time and Temperature on Structure and Properties of Unalloyed Ductile Iron
Bala K. C., Kumar B. P., & Khan R. H.
Design Analysis and Testing of Sand Muller for Foundry Application
Bala K. C.
Design Analysis of an Electric Induction Furnace for Melting Aluminium Scrap
Bala K. C.
Design, Fabrication and Testing of a Standard Sand Rammer
Bala K. C.
Development and Modification of Coal Powered Cellophane Sealer for Packaging
Bala K. C.
Design, Construction and Testing of Charcoal-Powered Cellophane Sealer
Bala K. C., & Ayuba S. U.