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Judith Ogwuru

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Overview

Judith Ogwuru is an Assistant Professor (Term Adjunct) at the Smith School of Business and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Judith applies her deep expertise in Process Control Systems, networked systems, and data-driven optimization to complex challenges in operations management and business. With a proven track record of designing engaging curricula and successfully leading large-scale technical projects, she excels at bridging academic theory with practical, industry-relevant applications.

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Appointment Type

Term Adjunct

Interest Topics

  • Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Change Management
  • Energy
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Innovation
  • Management
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations
  • Technology & Information Systems,

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Full Bio

Judith Ogwuru is an accomplished professional and educator, serving as an Assistant Professor (Term Adjunct) at the Smith School of Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Queen's University. With extensive experience in academia and industry, Judith has developed a mastery of applying systems thinking, data-driven analysis, and optimization to real-world business and operational challenges.

For one year, she served as a Project Manager at Queen's Health Sciences Information Technology. In this high-impact role, she led the project team to oversee project execution, including developing implementation plans, championing process optimization efforts, and meticulously managing project documentation. Her work was consistently data-driven, with regular, metric-focused updates highlighting key performance indicators to ensure stakeholder confidence and project success.

Her teaching career has included designing and delivering comprehensive courses as a part-time professor at St. Lawrence College. Her curriculum focused on Business Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and Project Management, guiding students in leveraging data for impactful decision-making and preparing them for professional certifications. She was adept at fostering a learning environment that bridged theoretical knowledge with practical, industry-relevant applications, providing students with the essential skills needed for success.

Before her leadership roles, Judith built a decade-long foundation in research, culminating in a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering with a specialization in Process Control Systems. Her work focused on solving complex challenges related to distributed control and large-scale optimization in networked systems. Her research findings are directly applicable to improving efficiency in critical industrial sectors, such as supply chain management and manufacturing. This work demonstrates her ability to translate high-level theory into practical, impactful solutions.

With a deep commitment to mentorship and community, Judith has also served as a team lead for various initiatives, providing academic and emotional support to students, particularly newcomers to Canada. She is passionate about using her technical and leadership skills to drive positive change, whether by solving complex operational problems or empowering others to achieve their full potential.

Academic Experience

Smith School of Business | Queen's University
Assistant Professor (2025 - Present)