Dr Gbanaibolou Jombo is a Senior Lecturer in Machine Performance and Structural Integrity at the School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, UK. His research focuses on reliability and performance of engineering systems, and noise and vibration control. He has been involved in consultancy with several companies and provides expertise in condition monitoring, structural health monitoring, noise, and vibration.

He is the Programme Leader for MSc Automotive Engineering, in the School of Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire, a member of: School Academic Committee, University Academic Board and Financial Support Strategic Group.

He is a senior fellow of higher education academy (AdvanceHE), a UK chartered engineer (IMechE) and AdvanceHE trained external examiner.

He is an external examiner for: Nottingham Trent International College with responsibility for Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering, ONCAMPUS Hull with responsibility for International Year One Engineering Programme, and London South Bank University for Motorsports Engineering (Brooklands College).

He has acted as external panel member, development lead, and external advisor for periodic reviews such as: periodic subject review of engineering, University of Northampton (Dec. 2023), periodic review of MSc Automotive Engineering, University of Hertfordshire (Dec. 2023), periodic review of FdEng Motorsport Engineering and BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology (Top-up), University of Brighton, UK (Northbrook College, Chichester College Group) (May 2024), periodic review of BEng Automotive Engineering, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UK (Collaborative Partnership with Wuhan University of Technology) (Aug. 2024), validation of FdEng Motorsports Engineering, London South Bank University, UK (Collaborative Partnership with Brooklands College, UK) (Sept. 2024).

Previously, he was a KTP Research Associate in the School of Engineering, University of Lincoln working on a joint project with Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Lincoln on the development of intelligent systems for the testing and monitoring of industrial gas turbines.

He completed his PhD from Cranfield University, working on the integrated application of vibration and gas path analysis for the monitoring of fouling in a gas turbine compressor.

He received the John Greenlees Findlay Memorial Award in Recognition of Endeavour & Initiative for his MSc in Design of Rotating Machines in Cranfield University.

He has published research articles in leading international journals. He is a reviewer board member for Sensors, Eng and African Journal of Engineering and Environment Research. He is a reviewer for other journals such as: Sensors, Applied Sciences, Buildings, Aerospace, Lubricants, Electronics, Actuators, Coatings, Eng, Symmetry, Materials, Energies, Processes, Automation, Remote Sensing, World Electric Vehicle Journal (WEVJ), Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE), Machines, Signals, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, and IEEE Access. Contact him if you would like to discuss possibilities of research collaboration, PhD supervision or solutions for your company.

ACCEPTING NEW PHD STUDENTS

• Dynamics and Performance of Mechanical Systems 
• Acoustics
• Vibration, Noise and Vehicle Dynamics
• Structural Mechanics

Research Sponsors/ Partners/ Collaborators:

• Ocado Technology
• Ocado Engineering
• 3-Sci Ltd
• DTA3/COFUND Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD Fellowship programme
• SEPnet SME DTN

Reviewer For:

Sensors, Applied Sciences, Buildings, Aerospace, Lubricants, Electronics, Actuators, Coatings, Eng, Symmetry, Materials, Energies, Processes, Automation, Remote Sensing, World Electric Vehicle Journal (WEVJ), Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (JMSE), Machines, Signals, Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing, and IEEE Access.

Awards:

• Finalist Teaching Roll of Honour (School of Engineering & Computer Science), University of Hertfordshire Vice-Chancellor's Award 2020
• Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) PhD Scholarship (2014)
• Cranfield University Department of Power & Propulsion PhD Bursary Award (2013)
• John Greenlees Findlay Memorial Award in Recognition of Endeavour & Initiative, MSc Design of Rotating Machines, Cranfield University (2012/2013)

External Roles:

• External Examiner for London South Bank University, UK: Responsibility for Motorsport Engineering (Brooklands College) (Sept. 2024 – Dec. 2028)
• External Examiner for ONCAMPUS Hull, UK: Responsibility for International Year One (IY1) Engineering Programme (2022/2023 – 2025/2026)
• External Examiner for Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), UK: Responsibility for Foundation Certificate for Science and Engineering (2022/2023 – 2025/2026)
• External Panel Member, Periodic Subject Review of Engineering, University of Northampton, UK (Dec. 2023)
• External Advisor, Periodic Review of FdEng Motorsport Engineering and BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology (Top-up), University of Brighton, UK (May 2024)
• External Advisor, Periodic Review of BEng Automotive Engineering, University of Wales Trinity Saint David, UK (Collaborative Partnership with Wuhan University of Technology) (Aug. 2024).
• External Panel Member, Validation of FdEng Motorsports Engineering, London South Bank University, UK with Collaborative Partner, Brooklands College, UK (Sept. 2024)

Internal Roles:

• Member, University Academic Board
• Member, University Financial Support Strategic Group
• Member, School Academic Committee
• Chair, Postgraduate Engineering Programme Committee
• Programme Leader, MSc Automotive Engineering
• Development Lead, Periodic Review of MSc Automotive Engineering (2023/2024)
• Module Leader: "Structural Mechanics", "Acoustics", "Noise, Vibration and Vehicle Dynamics", and "Dynamics and Performance of Mechanical Systems"
• Previously, Academic Advisor, UH Eco Racing (Shell Eco-marathon team)
• Previously, Programme Leader, MSc Mechanical, Automotive and Aerospace Engineering

Election to/membership of recognised national bodies

• UK Metamaterials Network, Member since January 2025
• Higher Education Academy (UK), Senior Fellow since November 2023
• Engineering Council UK, Chartered Engineer since December 2018
• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (UK), Member since December 2018