NWACHUKWU KENNETH

Engr. Nwachukwu Kenneth (B.Eng.,M.Eng.,Ph.D in view,

   MCPN.,RCOREN)

   Rank: Lecturer I

   Email: nwachukwu.nkenneth@mouau.edu.ng

 

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

INSTITUTION                                               QUALIFICATION                            DATES

School road Model Primary                            F.L.S.C                                               1986

School, Umuahia

Sec. Tech. Sch. Afara-Ukwu and                   WAEC                                                1993/96

Sch. Old-Umuahia

Enugu State University Of science                 B.ENG                                                2000/01

And technology (ESUT) Enugu State

(Electrical/Electronic Engineering)

Enugu State University Of science                 M.ENG                                               2007/08

And technology (ESUT) Enugu State            (Comms/Netwks)

(Electrical/Electronic Engineering)

Enugu State University Of science                 M/Ph.D                                               (in-view)

And technology (ESUT) Enugu State (Data Comms/Netwks)

(Electrical/Electronic Engineering)

 

OTHER TRAINING CURSES ATTNDED WITH DATES

5. Instrumentation/Hardware installations and maintenance  training in Computer, Electrical/Electronic Motors and Power Machines organized by Gilmor Engr. (Nig.) Ltd. Abuja                                                                                                 2003
6. Telecommunication and V-Sat Equipments maintenance training organized by a Jewish Company, Gilmor Engr. (Nig.) Ltd. Abuja                                              2003
7. Computer Hardware and Software training of Late technology by Channel Services Inc. Enugu                                                                                                    2004

PROJECTS/SEMINARS PAPERS PRESENTED

5. Design and Demonstration of a Close-circuit TV for security monitoring/surveillance submitted to EEE Department, ESUT, Enugu State                                               1999
6. Design and construction of a Remote Control System to open and close the gate of a compound submitted to EEE Department, ESUT, Enugu State              2000
7. Enhancing Broad Band Wireless Access in Mobile Network using Smart Antenna option submitted to Post-Graduate School, ESUT, Enugu State               2008

WORK EXPERIENCES

PLACE                                              DUTIES PERFORMED                      DATES

Nitel Plc H/Q, Enugu              As Field Maintenance/Repair Officer           

1.                                                                                                          April – June, 1999

 

Strabag Const. Company        As Time/Store Keeper           

1.                                                                                                          July – Sept. 1999

 

Channel Computer Services    As Technical Assistant

27 Owerri Road, Enugu                                                                                  Oct. – Dec. 1999

 

Gilmor Engineering (Nig.) Ltd          As an Elect./Elect. Engr. Supervising

Abuja (Azare Water Project)  Installations/Maintenance works

Bauchi State                            Asst. Store Manager Quality Control Officer 2002 – 2003

 

College of Admin/Business    As a Part-Time Tutor

Studies, Azare (NYSC)                                                                                  2002 – 2003

 

Channel Services Inc. Enugu  As Asst. Chief Engr./Project Manager Umuahia Office                                                                                                                                2001 – 2005

 

Micheal Okpara University of            As Part Time Lecturer

Agriculture Umudike,

Consultancy Services Unit,

Umuahia Study Center.                                                                                  2003 – 2008

 

National Root Crops               As Electrical/Electronic Engr.

Research Institute (N.R.C.R.I)

Umudike                                                                                                         2008 – Till date

 

CONFERENCES PAPERS AND JOURNALS PRESENTED

5. Modern Mobile Computing Concepts and their relevance to improved Business Government Operations “Proceeding of the First African Regional Conference on sustainable Development” Vol.1. No 5, 6th – 8th June, 2008. University of Calabar.
6. “Enhancing Broad and Wireless Access in Mobile Networks using Smart Antenna Option (MDG Goal)” ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 25th – 27th June, 2008.
7. “Agricultural Marketing Network (AGMARKNET) for Enhanced Research Information Dissemination and Agricultural Development” 43rd Agric Society of Nigeria Annual Conference, Abuja, 20th – 23rd October, 2009.

 

JOURNALS

“Modern Mobile Computing Concepts and its Relevance to Improved business & Government Operations “African Regional International Journal of Science & Tech 2008.

CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP ATTENDED

ETF Training Workshop for South – East Zone of university Academics Personnel, 2005

The First African Regional Conference of Sustainable Development, University of Calabar Nigeria, May 6th – 8th 2000.

ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference”, University of Nigeria Nsukka, June 25th – 27th, 2008.

43rd Agricultural Society of Nigeria Annual Conference, “Abuja 2009” (20 – 28 October, 2009)

Nigeria Society of Engineers Annual Conference: Heartland 2009”.

Nigeria Society of Engineers International Conference and Annual General Assembly, Abuja 2010.

Independent National Electoral Commission Training Workshop and Train the Trainee Workshop/Seminar for Voters registration Exercise December 2010 (Trained as a RACO i.e Registration Area Community Officer)

Independent National Electoral Commission Training Workshop and Train the Trainee Workshop/Seminar for the General Elections 2011 (trained as a Supervisory presiding Officer S.P.O).

 

SOME SERVICE RECORD IN NATIONAL ROOT CROP RESEARCH INSTITUTE UMUDIKE: WORKS, PROPOSALS AND EVALUATION REPORTS WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED.

• Proposal on Sky Raker, Repairs, Refurbishment and Installation submitted to Executive Director, N.R.C.R.I, Umudike, 2008
• Study and Evaluation on the repairs of the Institute’s Cold Store at Jos and Umudike submitted to the Executive Director, 2009.
• Proposal on Thunder Protection and Arrestor Installations submitted to the Executive Director, 2010.
• Proposal on the establishment of an Electronic Laboratory/Instrumentations and Maintenance Unit in N.R.C.R.I submitted to the Executive Director, 2010.
• Study and Evaluation report on Igbariam Sub-Station PHCN Step-down (HT, LT) Contract job submitted to the Executive Director, 2010.
• Report on Generator Fuel Optimizer Hardware Installations for Lower Power Generating Machines (i.e 30, 60, 70 KVA’s) submitted to the Executive Director, 2010.
• Reports on STR 2020 Chemical Fuel Optimizer Solution Test-running for the Institutes Bigger Power Generators, 2010.
• Evaluation Report on the efficiency of the STR 2020 as Power Generating Machine Fuel Optimizer submitted to the Executive Director N.R.C.R.I, Umudike, 2010.
• Design and Constructing of an RF Remote Control Switch for Electrical Machines and Motors displayed at Engineering Research Unit, 2011.
• Design proposal on Five-Speed Switch levels for Single phase and Three phase Electrical/Irrigation N.R.C.R.I, Umudike, 2011.
• General Supervisions, Study and Oversight Functions of all Electrical Installations, Repairs and Maintenance works in the Institute, etc.

VOLUNTARY SERVICES IN MOUAU COMPUTER UNIT AND CONSULTANCY UNIT

5. Computerization of the University Staff records as directed by the Federal Government (2004).
6. Development of Course Curriculum for Computer-Secretarial Administration Studies for certificate, Diploma and Degree courses (Team Work) submitted to the Director, Consultancy Service unit, M.O.U.A.U, 2004.
7. AD-Hock System Engineer (Hardware) for NUC Accreditation Exercises in Computer Science and Computer Engineering Technology Departments of M.O.U.A.U respectively, 2006 – -2010.

COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

5. Electronic Circuit Designs using Electronic Workbench.
6. Word Processing using Windows Applications such as MS-Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, etc.
7. Basic programming Languages.
8. Computer Installations, Maintenance and Repairs (Hardware).

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

• Member, Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers, U.S.A (MIEEE No: 90577169).
• Member, Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE).

HOBBIES:     Reading, Research, Sports and Music.