The faculty is engaged in a number of applied research projects through the research units of the Departments. The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CREK) Centre is leading the research on Bio-energy. Through funding from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation (MESTI) and COTVET, a number of innovative projects are being conducted.

These include the production of Fufu pounding machines, design and manufacture of solar dryers, production of automobile fuel from waste plastic materials, manufacture of a continuous charging 4-stroke electric vehicle, process standardization and manufacture of personal products (such as liquid soap, hair shampoo and activator), solar energy powered beauty salon and water purification plant.
Staff members are also involved in research activities leading to the publication of technical research papers in local and international journals.