Regular biography
Dr. Okechukwu Okorie is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester. His research focuses on sustainable manufacturing, with particular emphasis on circular economy, digital transformation, and lifecycle assessment. He is the Principal Investigator of the Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship, 'A novel circular economy-modelling approach to achieving net zero manufacturing.' Dr. Okorie also serves as a Co-Investigator in the EPSRC-funded 'Digitally Enabled Circular Healthcare Innovation' project. His work has been supported by various funding bodies, including the EPSRC, Royal Academy of Engineering, and the British Council. He supervises PhD, MSc, and MBA students and is actively involved in academic peer review and editorial roles.
Scholar-generated biography
Dr. Okechukwu Okorie is a Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Engineering Design for Sustainability at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on Industry 4.0, Circular Economy, Sustainable Manufacturing, Remanufacturing, and Simulation Modelling. He explores how digital technologies can drive sustainable practices in manufacturing, particularly through the integration of IoT, blockchain, and data-driven approaches. His work addresses challenges in circular business models, remanufacturing strategies, and the environmental impact of product lifecycle management. Dr. Okorie's research emphasizes the role of simulation and systems dynamics in optimizing circular production and achieving net-zero manufacturing goals.