Engr. Prof. Aniedi Okon Ette obtained his Doctorate Degree and Masters of Science Degree in Metallurgy, Minor: Mathematics, from University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona; and his Bachelor of Science Degree in materials engineering from Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan. He is a member of several professional bodies, including Associate Member, Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSCHHE); Member Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE); Registered Member of COREN; Member Science Association of Nigeria (SAN); Member Nigerian Metallurgical Society (NMS).

He has been a Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), University of Uyo, Uyo; Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Uyo; Head of Department Mechanical Engineering, University of Agriculture, Makurdi; University Lecturer (USA and Nigeria); Operator Oil and Gas Treating Plant – Mobil Producing Nig. (MPNU); and a Classroom Teacher. He has research interest in Systems/Process Optimization, Mineral and Materials Processing and Development, Plant Design, Mathematical Modeling of Process Kinetics, and Environmental Quality and Pollution Control.

Engr. Prof. Ette has received distinguished prizes such as INCO Academic Award; Phillips Petroleum Fellowship; MMRRI Fellowship, Outstanding contribution Award – First Nigerian University Research and Development Fair, National University Commission (NUC). He has published many Journals and Books, Technical Reports, Conference and Seminar Papers. Engr. Prof. Ette is happily married with children.