Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike, AE-FUNAI, has recorded another major international research milestone with the selection of its student team for the Russia–Africa Forum of Young Scientists: Future Engineers of the World – Foundation for Sustainable Development.

The AE-FUNAI team successfully scaled the competitive Selection Stage and has been invited to the in-person stage of the Forum holding in. St. Petersburg, Russian Federation.

The 5-member multidisciplinary team comprises: Ikpa Chidozie – Team Leader, Ugota Chibuike,
Nwojiji Emmanuella, Onela Patience, and Agu Jeremiah.

They will present their research project titled: “An AI-Driven Framework for Rapid Soil Stability Assessment Towards Sustainable Infrastructure Development”, at the research event in Russia.

The project was developed by students from the Departments of Civil Engineering, Geophysics, and Computer Science, under the academic supervision of Engr. Prof. Onuegbu O. Ugwu, Director of Research and Development.

This achievement underscores AE-FUNAI’s growing global reputation in research, innovation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable infrastructure development. It also highlights the impact of the University’s drive for interdisciplinary collaboration and research excellence.

The Vice-Chancellor, on behalf of University Management, congratulates the students, their supervisor, and the Directorate of Research and Development for this outstanding feat.

“The selection of our students for this prestigious international platform reflects AE-FUNAI’s increasing competitiveness and visibility on the global academic stage

“We are proud of this team and wish them every success as they represent AE-FUNAI, Nigeria, and the African continent in St. Petersburg”, the Vice-Chancellor stated.

This milestone underscores AE-FUNAI commitment to producing globally competitive graduates and advancing solutions that address critical development challenges.