Sunday Nebo
Staff profile
I am dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers. I guide students in mastering advanced techniques and practical approaches.
- Online Tutor (Mechanical Engineering)
What do you enjoy most about your role at Teesside University?
I enjoy supporting students in their learning journey. It gives me joy to see that through my guidance and mentoring, students can make progress in their learning journey. They develop better understanding of modules they take, complete their assessments, achieve their academic goals, and progress in their programme and their career.
How do your students benefit from your experience?
I offer personalised support to students through one-on-one collaborative meetings, addressing academic questions, providing pastoral guidance and helping them progress in their studies. I also connect students with relevant departments and resources for additional support beyond my role.
Tell us about your career
I hold an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Teesside University, and a BEng from Enugu State University of Science and Technology. I’m currently completing my PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Teesside University, and I have also worked as a lecturer at Teesside University since 2020.
What’s been the highlight of your career so far?
A career highlight for me has been supporting students facing challenges. Through personalised meetings, I provide pastoral advice and academic mentoring, helping boost their confidence, stabilise their progress, and inspiring them to stay on track with their studies.
Tell us about the course you are teaching?
The BEng Mechanical Engineering degree includes modules in Computer-Aided Analysis, Mechanicals of Materials 2, Product Quality and Reliability and Sustainability and Industry 4.0.
You explore techniques for solving complex engineering problems using specialised software, covering FEA nodes, meshing, boundary conditions, problem-solving and results analysis.
You delve into advanced material mechanics including stress concentrations, inelastic deformation, torsion, bending, transverse shear, failure theory, and design principles for beams, shafts, columns, and thick-walled cylinders.
You learn about industrial quality systems and reliability methods, focusing on statistical tools, quality control and problem-solving using quality methodologies.
And you also learn about energy and power management, sustainable water and transportation systems, mechanical manufacturing technologies, and the transition to sustainable food systems.
Upon completing the course, graduates can pursue roles in diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, marine, medical, rail, power, chemical, oil and gas, and food processing.
Why should students consider studying this course?
Studying mechanical engineering with Teesside University Online Learning offers the flexibility of 100% online learning, allowing students to study anywhere. Benefits include peer-to-peer networking, career development opportunities and extensive tutor support.
