Hi, I'm Okeke John Odirachukwu

Engineer | Researcher | Materials Science & Sensor Development | Continuous Improvement

I am an engineer and researcher with an interdisciplinary background in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, microsystems engineering, and engineering management. My work and interests focus on experimental research, advanced materials, sensor technologies, and engineering solutions that address practical industrial and environmental challenges.

Currently, my research interests include laser-based microfabrication, conductive materials, eco-friendly sensors, and electrochemical sensing. I am also interested in applying data analysis, process optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies to engineering problems.

Research

Materials Science & Microfabrication: Laser-processed materials, polymer-derived conductive structures, and silicon carbide composites. Sensor Technologies: Electrochemical sensing, environmental monitoring, and sensor development for human and environmental applications. Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering: Engineering materials, rotating equipment, maintenance, and reliability. Engineering Management: Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, project management, and process improvement. Data Analysis: Experimental data interpretation, research visualization, and evidence-based engineering decisions.

Research Experience

Research Assistant @ Louisiana Tech University

Investigate laser-based patterning of PDMS-derived structures for potential biointerfacial and sensing applications. Contribute to multidisciplinary research on eco-friendly sensors for environmental and human detection. Collaborate with faculty, research staff, and graduate researchers on experimental investigations and technical reporting.

Aerospace Engineering Research Completed master's-level research on the effects of castor oil on low-energy fuel/potassium perchlorate-based solid rocket propellants. Developed experience in aerospace materials research, experimental investigation, and technical communication.

Engineering & Professional Background

My professional experience spans engineering research, industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, service engineering, project coordination, and process improvement. I have also supported undergraduate research mentoring and engineering education.

Certifications & Professional Development

CCOA Cybersecurity IT Risk and IT Audit Six Sigma Black Belt Six Sigma Green Belt Lean Manufacturing Project Management Building LLM Applications with Prompt Engineering

What I'm Building on GitHub

I plan to use this space to document and share engineering projects, research workflows, and technical analyses, including:

Experimental data analysis and visualization Sensor research and electrochemical data interpretation Materials science and microfabrication research Engineering calculations and simulation projects Lean Six Sigma and process-improvement case studies

Connect With Me

LinkedIn: Okeke John Odirachukwu Email: odiokeke@duck.com

I welcome opportunities to collaborate on mechanical and aerospace engineering research, sensor technologies, materials science, and practical solutions to industrial and environmental challenges.