GERALD CHIDOZIE DIYOKE

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DATA

NAME: GERALD CHIDOZIE DIYOKE

SUFFIX: B. ENG.; M. Eng.

POSTAL ADDRESS:  DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL  AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING,

MICHAEL OKPARA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE.

DATE OF BIRTH: 9 OCTOBER, 1980

SEX: MALE

NATIONALITY:NIGERIAN

EMAIL ADDRESSES:                                                         geraldiyoke@mouau.edu.ng

 

              

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

M. Eng.                                                                                        [2013]                              UNIVERSITY   OF NIGERIA,

                                                                                                                                                 NSUKKA.            

B. ENG.                                                                                       [2005]                              UNIVERSITY   OF NIGERIA,

                                                                                                                                                 NSUKKA.            

SSCE                                                                                            [1995]                              SPECIAL SCIENCE SCHOOL,

                                                                                                                                                UKEHE.               

FSLC                                                                                            [1990]                              CENTRAL SCHOOL, UKEHE.

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PUBLICATIONS

(A)                     JOURNAL PAPERS

  P. I. Obi, O. Oputa, C. A. Okeke, G. C. Diyoke, I. K. Onwuka, “Quantitative Comparison of Direct Current Shunt and Series Motors Speed Control Methods”. EJECE, European Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering Vol. 2, No. 5, July 2018.

  G. C. Diyoke, C. A. Okeke, “A Comparative Study of Three-Phase and Five-Phase Inverter Fed Induction Motor”. Researchjournali’s Journal of Electrical Engineering Vol. 2 | No. 2 April | 2018.

  G. C. Diyoke, C. C. Okeke and O. Oputa, “A Conventional Single-Phase Full Bridge Current Source Inverter with Load Variation,” International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology, Volume 7, Issue 4, April-2018, pp. 22 – 29.

  Oputa, Osita, Diyoke, G. C, Ifeagwu E. N, “Power Flow Anaysis of Electric Power Transmission System in Nigeria Southern Region,” Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET), Vol. 2, No.1, June 2016 edition. 

  G. C. Diyoke, Okeke C., Uchechi Anagwu, “Different Methods of Speed Control of Three-Phase Asynchronous Motor,” American Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 2016, Vol. 4, No. 2, pp. 62-68.

  Gerald C. Diyoke, I. K. Onwuka “Single-Phase Nine-Level Inverter with Novel Pulse Width Modulation Scheme for Resistive-Inductive Load,” American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER) e-ISSN: 2320-0847 p-ISSN: 2320-0936, Volume-5, Issue-2 (Jan. 2016), www.ajer.org, pp. 189-198.

  G. C. Diyoke, I. K. Onwuka “Mathematical Analysis and Simulation of Cuk’s DC to DC Converter: Teaching and Research,” Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET), Vol. 1, No.2, June 2015, pp. 125-136.

  I. K. Onwuka, O. Oputa, G. C. Diyoke, U. U. Uma, A. O. Nworgu, E. S. Obe “PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF THE CAGE AND CAGELESS SELF-EXCITED TWO-PHASE RELUCTANCE GENERATOR,” Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology (UJET), Vol. 1, No.1, June 2015, pg. 91-97.

  G. C. Diyoke, O. A. Nworgu, I. K. Onwuka “Hybridised Single-Phase Cascaded Multilevel Inverter Topology Using Reduced Number of Power Switches,” American Journal of Engineering Research (AJER) e-ISSN: 2320-0847 p-ISSN:2320-0936, Volume-4, Issue-11 (Nov. 2015), www.ajer.org,  pp-116-127.

  G. C. Diyoke, I. K Onwuka, O. A. Okoye “Design and Simulation of Three-phase Diode Clamped And Improved Inverter Fed Asynchronous Motor Drive With Three-Level Configurations”, IOSR Journal of Engineering ISSN(e): 2250-3021, ISSN(p): 2278-8719 Vol. 05, Issue 04 (April 2015).www.iosrjen.org ||v3|| PP. 24-35.

  I. K. Onwuka, U. U. Uma, and G. C. Diyoke “Analysis of A 2-Phase Stator Winding Function Methodoloy”, IOSR Journal of Engineering ISSN(e): 2250-3021, ISSN(p): 2278-8719 Vol.05, Issue 03 (March 2015).www.iosrjen.org ||v1|| PP. 11-15.

  Diyoke, Gerald C. “Anaysis and Simulation of Buck Switch Mode Dc to Dc Power Regulator”, International Journal of Technical Research and Application, e-ISSN: 2320-8163, www.ijtra.com Volume 3, Issue 1 (Jan-Feb 2015), PP. 97-103.

  Ogbuka Cosmas.U and Diyoke Gerald C. “Analysis of switch mode DC to DC power regulators”, International Journal for IEEE, A publication of the IEEE, Nigeria section. Vol.1 NO.1 IJIR8, April 2011 ISSN: 0978-303807, Pg 53-56.

  Gerald Diyoke, Aniekan Offiong and Daniel Nnadi C. “Design and Simulation of Single-Phase Three-level, Four-level and Five-level Inverter Fed Asynchronous Motor Drive with Diode Clamped Topology”, International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology (IJETT) ISSN: 2231-5381, http://www.ijettjournal.org, Vol. 12 Num.1- June 2014, PP. 9-20.

  G. C. Diyoke and O. A Ekwe “Design and Simulation of Single-Phase Multilevel Inverter Fed Asynchronous Motor Drive with less Number of Circuit Components Topology”, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Vol. 5, Issue 6, June-2014, ISSN: 2229-5518, PP.413-422.

(B)    CONFERENCE PAPERS

  G. C. Diyoke, C. I. Odeh, E. C. Abunike “New Three-Phase, Three-Level Voltage Source Inverter with Reduced Number of Power Electronic Components” A paper presented at the International Conference on Electric Power Engineering, held at final year Electrical class, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (ICEPENG 2015) Oct 14th-Oct 16th 2015, pp. 85-90(b).

  G. C. Diyoke, C. I. Odeh and M. U. Agu. “An Improved Single-Phase Multilevel Sinusoidal Pulse Width Modulation (SPWM) Voltage Fed Inverter (VFI) with R L Load”., presented at the Maiden national Engineering Conference, “Engineering for Disaster management and National Security”, held at Senator Anyim Pius Anyim Auditorium, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike. (EDMANS,2014) May 7th – may 9th 2014, pp. 39-50.

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NUMBER OF CONFERENCES ATTENDED

NAME	CONFERENCE	PLACE	DATE
1. 4th National Electrical Engineering Conference	Energy Sources for Power Generation	University of Nigeria, Nsukka.	July 21-23, 2013.
2. Maiden National Engineering Conference	Engineering for Disaster management and National Security (EDMANS, 2014)	Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State.	May 7-9, 2014.
3. International Conference on Electric Power Engineering	International Conference on Electric Power Engineering (ICEPENG, 2015)	University of Nigeria, Nsukka.	Oct 14-16, 2015

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PROFESSIONAL BODY

1. MEMBER NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEER (MNSE)                                                                       [2014]
2. MEMBER INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING    (MIEEE)          [2015]
3. MEMBER COUNCIL FOR REGULATION OF ENGINEERING IN NIGERIA (MCOREN)               [2015]

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TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

          POSITION HELD                          DATE                                                              ORGANIZATION

1.    Lecturer I                                        [2016 – till-date]                                 Michael Okpara Univ. of Agric. Umudike,

2.    Lecturer II                                      [June, 2013- 2016]                             Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike,  Abia State.

3.    Graduate Assistant                        [May, 2013-June, 2013]                   Michael Okpara University of                           Agriculture, Umudike.

4.     Senior Physics Teacher               [2011-2013]                         St. Cyprian Special Science School, Nsukka,                                                 Enugu State.

5.      Part-time Lecturer                       [2012-2013]                         Garnet Institute Polytechnic Nsukka,

                                                                                                                                Enugu State.

6.       Maintenance/Installation                          [2007]                                    St, Theresa Catholic Church Cham,

       Engineer                                                                                                         Gombe State. National Youth Service

                                                                                                                                       Engagement.

                                                                               

7.          Maintenance Engineer                         [2004]                                        Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN),                                                                                                                                                               Nsukka, Enugu State.

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RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

   Design and Construction of Single Phase High Power inverter.

   Design and Construction of an Inverter with Automatic Voltage regulator (AVR).

   Installation of Solar Powered Inverter.

   Construction and Maintenance of phase monitor in three-phase Induction Motor.

   Construction and Design of Automatic Changeover.

   Power Electronics: Multilevel Inverters, Rectifiers, Dc to Dc converters etc.

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RESEARCH SKILLS

  Data acquisition and analysis.

  Simulation techniques and technical simulation softwares (MATLAB/SIMULINK, ANSOFT SOMPLORER, etc.)

  Microsoft Office Applications (2010 and below).

  Windows and Internet Applications

ADMINISTRATIVE/EXTRA-CURRICULAR DUTIES

 Coordinator, Corps Tutorial Forum for Young School Leavers, Cham LGA, Gombe State, Nigeria (March 2006-January 2007).

Member, 2004/05, Nigerian Universities Engineering Student Association (NUESA), UNN Chapter.

Academic Coordinator, St Peter’s Chaplaincy, UNN Chapter (2004/05 Session).

Headed Numerous Group Laboratory Project Works at Undergraduate Level and assisted in some others.

Librarian, Special Science School, Ukehe, Enugu, Nigeria (1995/96 Session).

Volunteer Tutor in Physics/Mathematics to Various Vacation Coaching Classes.

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LANGUAGES

  IGBO (Mother Tongue)

  ENGLISH (High Proficiency)

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HOBBIES

(1)     Reading and research. (2) Conferences. (3) Watching and playing soccer. (4) Electrical Installations and Troubleshooting.

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REFEREES

  ENGR. PROF. O. I. OKORO,  (MNSE, MIEEE, MCOREN)

PROFESSOR OF Electrical Machines and Drive Systems

DEAN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Department of Electrical AND ELECTRONIC Engineering,

MICHAEL OKPARA University of AGRICULTURE, UMUDIKE,

ABIA STATE, Nigeria.

 

 

  ENGR. PROF. M. U. AGU.

PROFESSOR OF ELECTRICAL DRIVES AND POWER DEVICES,

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING,

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA,

ENUGU, NIGERIA.

 

 

  ENGR. PROF. EMEKA S. OBE, MNSE, MIEEE, FMIF, FAvH

Senior Lecturer (Electrical Machines and Drive Systems)
Department of Electrical Engineering,

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 410001,

Enugu State, NIGERIA.

 simon.obe@unn.edu.ng