FONJO DESMOND NGWAYU

• Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2025 – Date), Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA
• Technical High School Teaching Diploma (DIPET II) in Public Works (Expected July 2025), Higher Technical Teacher Training College (HTTTC), University of Bamenda, Cameroon
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng) in Civil Engineering (July 2024), National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NAHPI), University of Bamenda, Cameroon
• Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) in Civil Engineering (July 2023), National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NAHPI), University of Bamenda, Cameroon

Fonjo Desmond Ngwayu is a Ph.D. student and Student Assistant in Dr. Puppala’s Research Group at Texas A&M University. With a diverse background in structures, civil engineering practices, technical education, and teaching, Fonjo brings international and multidisciplinary perspectives and expertise to the team. He obtained both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Civil Engineering from the National Higher Polytechnic Institute of the University of Bamenda, Cameroon, one of the leading Engineering Schools in the country, and graduated with a First-Class Honors, showcasing his hard work, dedication, commitment, and excellence. His research interests include geotechnical engineering analysis and design, structural analysis and design, material testing (laboratory practice and experimentation), field work and sustainable construction methods. His engineering formation equipped him with valuable experiences through several internship, laboratory practice,  open-door day, and research opportunities.

Fluent in English and French, along with several native dialects, Fonjo values cross-cultural collaboration and knowledge sharing in engineering applications. He has demonstrated leadership skills through various roles, including serving as President of the Higher Technical Teachers Training College Students Association, and has contributed to major engineering projects throughout Cameroon.  

Fonjo is also a Registered Civil Engineer with the Cameroon National Order of Civil Engineers (NOCE-ONIGC), a Student Member of both the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and the Geo-Institute of ASCE, a Millennium Campus Fellow and an SDG 4 Advocate. As a recipient of the Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Excellence Fellowship and the Lean Sigma Yellow Belt Scholarship, he is committed to advancing research and making significant contributions in Civil Engineering as a whole, and Geotechnical Engineering in particular, under the supervision of Dr. Puppala, while addressing practical challenges in the field.

• Instructor, Civil Engineering (Oct 2024 – Present), Higher Technical Teacher Training College, University of Bamenda, Cameroon (remote)
• Civil Engineer, Real Estate Manager/Consultant (Apr 2024 – Dec 2024), K&F Co. Ltd, Buea, Cameroon
• Technical Director, Civil Engineering (Apr 2023 – Dec 2024), Group Tesla @TN Engineering Co. Ltd, Bamenda, Cameroon
• Academic and Professional Intern (Mar 2022 – Aug 2022), Sky Waters Engineering Co. Ltd

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
• National Order of Civil Engineers of Cameroon (NOCE-ONIGC)
• Geo-Institute of the ASCE
• Association of Civil Engineers from National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NAHPI)

• Remedial Strategies to Traffic Congestion of Strategic Junctions in Developing Countries by use of Precast Concrete Beams with Internal and External Prestressed Systems. Case Study: A Proposed Box Girder Bridge (Flyover) at Ngeng Junction in the City of Bamenda in the North West Region of Cameroon (July 2024), University of Bamenda Central Library
• Conception and Design of the Main Entrance and Aesthetic Transformation of the Vice Chancellery of the University of Bamenda (July 2023), University of Bamenda Central Library
• Investigating the Effects of Varying pH on Concrete Properties (2023), University of Bamenda Central Library
• Design, Idealization and Behaviour of Highrise Buildings in Cameroon, When Subjected to Dynamic Vehicular Forces, Case Study: Conception and Design of Multilevel Parking in Bamenda City (2025), University of Bamenda Central Library

• Civil Engineering C.G.S. Biweekly Seminars and the TAMU GI Series Seminars (2025), Texas, United States
• NOCE Annual Seminar on Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure (Jan 2025), Yaounde, Cameroon
• Capacity Building Seminar on “Empowering Cameroonian Youths for Sustainable Global Leadership” (May 2024), Bamenda, Cameroon
• Seminar on “Meet the Socio-Professional Circle Experts” (Dec 2023), Bamenda, Cameroon
• Capacity Building for Engineers and Company Representatives for Solar-Powered Water Project (July 2022), Garoua, Cameroon

• Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering Excellence Fellowship (2024)
• European Centre for Leadership and Entrepreneurship Education (ECLEE) Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Scholarship (2024)
• Employee of the Year, Group Tesla @TN Engineering (2023)
• Cameroon Presidential Excellence Award to University Students (2020-2023)
• Millennium Fellowship Project on Smart Campus, fostering SDG 4 (2022)

Email: fonjongwayu@tamu.edu
Phone: +1 979 344 0049
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/fonjo-ngwayu