Enoch Ogunnowo honoured at Nigeria Technology Awards 2023

Enoch Ogunnowo has been named the 2023 “Most Innovative Product Systems Design Engineer of the Year” at the 9th Nigeria Technology Awards (NiTA), emphasizing his rising profile in advanced mechanical and product systems engineering.

The national recognition highlights his track record of applying simulation-driven design, thermofluid expertise, and rigorous standards compliance to solve complex industrial problems.​

NiTA, an annual platform dedicated to honoring technology professionals, innovators, and organizations, selected Ogunnowo following a nomination and screening process under its Tech Individuals/Professional category. At the Lagos ceremony on 9 December 2023, he was formally presented with the individual certificate for “Most Innovative Product Systems Design Engineer of the Year.”​

Ogunnowo is a mechanical engineer specializing in product design, thermal systems, and fluid dynamics, with experience spanning engine systems, HVAC equipment, and manufacturing processes.

Enoch has constantly raised the bar for engineering professionals through his contributions to research and product systems design, including published work on reliability-centered design, CFD-driven optimization, electric vehicle technologies, corrosion modeling, and microstructural behavior in advanced materials.​

In his role as a Product Systems Design Engineer at Cummins Inc., he has worked on top-level engine assemblies, CAD modeling, FEA, CFD analysis, and performance validation to enhance design robustness and regulatory compliance.

His prior experience in industrial environments includes designing material-handling systems, improving equipment reliability, and increasing operational efficiency on the factory floor.

​Reacting to the recognition, Ogunnowo described the NiTA honor as a validation of his commitment to engineering grounded in science, data, and real-world impact.

He explained that his work in thermofluids, simulation-based optimization, and reliability-centered design is driven by a desire to help industries operate more efficiently, safely, and sustainably.​

He also emphasized that the award reflects the collective contributions of mentors, collaborators, and teams he has worked with across academia, research, and industry projects.

According to Ogunnowo, the recognition will further motivate him to expand his research, mentoring, and industry collaborations in mechanical and product systems engineering.

​Industry observers say NiTA’s recognition of Ogunnowo signals a growing appreciation for engineers who integrate advanced simulation, standards, and research into everyday design practice.

An engineering standards and reliability consultant familiar with his work noted that his approach to CFD, FEA, and design validation exemplifies how rigorous analysis can be used to build safer, more efficient products and systems.​

A senior mechanical systems engineer from the manufacturing sector, Osagie Elendu, added that Ogunnowo’s trajectory from thermofluid research to applied engine and HVAC design offers a compelling model for young Nigerian engineers seeking to compete globally.

The expert stressed that honors such as the NiTA award help spotlight engineers who combine technical depth, publication record, and hands-on industrial impact.