Dr. Bisi Ezerioha is a Nigerian-born mechanical engineer who became a legend in automotive performance engineering. Born in Kaduna, he moved to the US and earned a PhD in mechanical engineering. Ezerioha founded Bisimoto Engineering, specializing in high-performance Honda engines. His innovations broke multiple world records and attracted attention from major automotive manufacturers. He built a 1,029-horsepower Honda Odyssey minivan that stunned the industry. Ezerioha has worked with Honda, Porsche, and other brands on performance projects. He promotes STEM education and African representation in engineering. His work proves that Nigerian ingenuity can excel at the highest levels of global engineering.


ENGINEERING MAVERICK:
Dr. Bisi Ezerioha moved from medical school aspirations to mechanical engineering mastery, earning degrees in chemical and mechanical engineering in the United States before founding Bisimoto Engineering. His workshop in California became synonymous with boundary-pushing engine builds for Honda, Porsche, Hyundai, and other manufacturers.

INNOVATION ON WHEELS:
He gained global attention with the 1,029-horsepower Honda Odyssey and the electric Porsche 935 “K3V,” showcasing how Nigerian ingenuity can reshape automotive narratives. Bisimoto’s turbocharged projects regularly appear at SEMA, where he unveils custom intake manifolds, eco-friendly performance upgrades, and aerodynamic designs that influence mainstream manufacturers.

KNOWLEDGE SHARING:
Beyond the dyno room, Ezerioha consults for OEM research teams, designs sustainable propulsion solutions, and lectures on alternative fuels. He mentors African engineering students, sponsors robotics clubs, and provides virtual apprenticeships that demystify automotive software, CAD modelling, and composite fabrication.

REPRESENTATION AND IMPACT:
His career challenges stereotypes, positioning Nigerians at the forefront of global motorsports and electric-vehicle innovation. Through social media, technical blogs, and YouTube workshops, he documents every experiment, encouraging young inventors to embrace science and entrepreneurship.

FAST FACTS:
- Born in Kaduna; relocated to the United States for university education.
- Founder and CEO of Bisimoto Engineering (established 1994).
- Specialities: forced induction systems, EV conversions, motorsports tuning.
- Advocates for STEM education, sponsoring scholarships and internship programmes across Africa.