Prof. Mike Obi Onyekonwu was the former Director of the Institute of Petroleum Studies University of Port-Harcourt (2010-2015) and also a former member of Nigerian Content Development Monitoring Board (NCDMB) Governing Council (2010-2016). He equally served as the PTDF Gas Chair Professor of Petroleum and Gas Engineering (2004-2009). Presently, he is an active professor of oil and gas in the Department of Petroleum Engineering Uniport and Chairman of the Board of Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria.
Professor Mike Obi Onyekonwu is not only active in academia, but also active in the oil and gas industry. He is the founder and first Managing Consultant of Laser Engineering and Resources Consultants Limited – an indigenous consultancy outfit specializing in Reservoir Management Studies, PVT Sampling and Analysis and Slickline Services. Laser Engineering also runs a Geosciences School accredited by National Board of Technical Education.
Onyekonwu obtained a BSc. (First Class) degree in Petroleum Engineering in 1978 from University of Ibadan Nigeria. Subsequently, he obtained an MS and PhD degrees in Petroleum Engineering from Stanford University California in 1981 and 1985 respectively. Professor Onyekonwu is a registered engineer and member of several professional organizations. He is a Fellow of Academy of Science, a Fellow of the Institute of Petroleum Studies and a Fellow of Oil and Gas Trainers’ Association of Nigeria and a Distinguished Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers Inc. He has published five books/monographs, more than 100 articles in reputable journals and owns two patents. His interest is in oil and gas research and mentoring young professionals.
Professor Onyekonwu is a philanthropist and active in Community Volunteer work. He was the Chairman of the Education Committee in his Community, Lilu in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State. He is equally a National Director of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International and in-charge of capacity building in the South-South Region.