OKORO, OGBONNAYA INYA

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PART A

PERSONAL DATA

Name:                                      OKORO, Ogbonnaya Inya                                                    

State of Origin:                          Ebonyi

Nationality:                                Nigerian

Present Post:                            Professor

Previous Post:                           Senior Lecturer

Marital Status                            Married with three children

Name of Spouse:                       Mrs. Caroline Amarachi Okoro (Nee Azaka)

 

PART B

EDUCATION

B1: Primary Education:

Community Primary School                                                                                          [1974-1980]              

Unwana, Ebonyi State                                                            

 

B2: Secondary Education:

Comprehensive Secondary school                                                                   [1980-1985]               

Unwana, Ebonyi State

 

B3: University Education

1. University of Nigeria                                                                                               [1986-1991]          

                                                              

2. University of Nigeria                                                                                               [1994-1997]               

 

3. University of Kassel, Germany                                                                    [1999-2002]               

 

Academic Qualifications with Dates:

1. First School Leaving Certificate                                                       July 1980

2. West African School Certificate                                                      June 1985

3. Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng)-Electrical Engineering                  August 1991(21)

4. Master of Engineering (M.Eng)- Electrical Power Systems               January 1997(Distinction)

5. Doctor of Engineering (Dr.-Ing)-Electrical Machines                                   September 2002

 

Academic Honours:

·   Chief Arthur Nzeribe Education Foundation Scholarship Award (1988-1991).

·   Federal Government Scholarship Award for Postgraduate Students (1995-1996).

·   Federal Republic of Germany Scholarship (DAAD) Award (1998-2002).

·    Recipient of Arthur Andersen Book Prize for Faculty of Engineering best graduating post-graduate student (1995/96).

·   Association of African Universities Staff exchange programme  Fellowship Award to the

Polytechnic of Namibia (2007/2008)

 

Other Distinctions and Awards:

·   Certificate of Merit Award as the Vice-President of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Students, University of   Nigeria, Nsukka (1988-1989).

·   Certificate of Merit Award as the President of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Students, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (1989-1990).

·   Fellowship Award, Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering(2012)

·   Recipient of Fellowship Award of Excellence in Church Ministry, Community and Human Development by

Hugh Goldie Lay/Theological Training Institution Arochukwu in Affiliation with Abia State University, Uturu(2011)

 

PART C

EMPLOYMENT, TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCES

C1: Full Employment History with Dates

·   Assistant Lecturer                                                                             (1993-1994)

Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana                                         

·   Graduate Assistant                                                                            (1994-1997)

    University of Nigeria, Nsukka                                                        

·   Lecturer II                                                                                         (1997-2002)

   University of Nigeria, Nsukka

·   Lecturer I                                                                                          (2002-2005)

   University of Nigeria, Nsukka

·   Senior Lecturer                                                                                 (2005-2008)

   University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

·   Professor                                                                                                     (2008-Date)

   Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.

 

C2: Teaching History with dates

·         Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana                            (1993-1994)

(i)                 Electrical Engineering Science

(ii)               Circuit Theory

·         University of Nigeria, Nsukka                                                (1994-2008)

(i)                 Basic Electrical Engineering

(ii)               Electrical Machine I

(iii)             Electrical Machines II

(iv)             Electrical Power Principles

(v)               Electromagnetism I

(vi)             Control System Engineering I

(vii)           Control System Engineering II

(viii)         Network Theory I

(ix)             Network Theory II

 

·         Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike             (2009-Date)

(i)                 Basic Electrical Engineering

(ii)               Electrical Machine I

(iii)             Electrical Machines II

(iv)             Electrical Power Principles

(v)               Electric motor Drives

(vi)             Power system and Control

(vii)           Electrical Machine Design

(viii)         Control system Engineering

(ix)             Modelling and Computer Simulation

(x)               Numerical methods and Computer Simulation(PG)

(xi)             Advanced Electrical motor drives(PG)

(xii)           Economic operation of Power systems(PG)

(xiii)         Theory  and modeling of Electrical machine(PG)

 

C3: Administrative Experience within & outside the University

·   Dean, College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, MOUA, Umudike (2012-2015)

·   Head of Department, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, MOUA, Umudike (2009-2012)

·     Senate member, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUA),Umudike,((2009-Date)

·   Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka( 2008- 2009)

·    Head of Department, Electrical Engineering, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (2006-2008)

 

PART D

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

D1: Dissertations and Thesis:

1.      Dynamic and Thermal Modelling of Induction Machine with Non-Linear Effects, Ph.D Thesis, University of Kassel, Germany, September, 2002

2.      Modelling and dynamic performance of rotor chopper speed control of induction motor, M.Eng Thesis, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, January 1997

3.      Nigerian Thermal Power Stations: An Assessment for the future, B.Eng Thesis, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, July 1991

 

D2: Journal Articles

 

1          OKORO,O.I.(2003). Steady State and Transient Analysis of Induction Motor Driving a Pump Load. Nigerian Journal of Technology, NIJOTECH, Vol. 22, No.1, PP. 46-53.

2.         OKORO,O.I.(2003). Impedance Analysis of Rectangular Rotor Bar with Deep-bar and Temperature Effects. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, Vol. 4, Nos.1-2, PP.17-25.

3.         OKORO,O.I.(2003). Computer Simulation of Induction Machines with Saturation Effect. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, , Vol. 4, Nos.1-2, PP.63-78.

4.         OKORO,O.I.(2003). Computer Simulation of Induction Machine Coupled to a Mechanical Load, Nigerian Journal of Engineering Management, NJEM, Vol.4, No.4, PP. 28-38.

5.         OKORO,O.I.(2003). Analytical Method of Computation of Rectangular-Rotor Bar Impedance for Skin-Effect Using MATLAB. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, No.1, Vol.5, PP.16-25.

5.         OKORO, O.I.(2004). Analysis of A T-Model Network for the study of Skin Effect in A.C. Machines. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology(JSET), Vol.11, No.1, PP.5323-5335 .

6.         OKORO ,O.I.(2004). Analysis of Electrical –Thermal Coupling of Induction Machine. Global Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 3, Nos.1-2, PP. 21-37.

7.         OKORO,O.I. and  Madueme, T.C.(2004). Solar Energy Investments in a Developing Economy. International Journal of Renewable Energy, Vol. 29, No. 9, PP. 1599-1610, 2004.

8.         OKORO, O.I.(2004). Steady-state analysis of squirrel-cage induction machine with skin-effect, Akamai University Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, No.5, Vol. 2, PP.56-62.

9.         OKORO,O.I.(2004). MATLAB Simulation of Induction Machine with Saturable leakage and Magnetizing Inductances, Botswana Journal of Technology, No.2, Vol. 13, PP.20-28.

10.       OKORO,O.I. (2004). Dynamic Modelling and Simulation of Synchronous Generator for Wind Energy Generation Using MATLAB. Global Journal of Engineering Research, Vol. 3, Nos. 1-2, PP. 71-81.

11.       OKORO,O.I.(2004). Development of a decentralize Controller for a magnetic bearing system. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.2, No. 1, PP. 56-63.

12.       OKORO, O.I.(2004). A Modelling Technique for Accurate Simulation of Squirrel-cage Induction Machine with Deep Rotor Bars. NSE Technical Transactions, Vol. 39, No. 2, PP. 35-49.

13.       OKORO,O.I.(2004). Impedance Calculations of Induction Machine Rotor Conductors, Nigerian Journal of Technology. NIJOTECH, Vol. 23, No. 1, PP. 48-52.

14.       OKORO,O.I.(2004).  Thermal Analysis of Squirrel-Cage Induction Machine. European Power Electronics and Drives Journal, Vol.14, No.4, PP. 31-36.

15.       OKORO , O.I.(2004). An Improved Modelling of Asynchronous Machine With Skin Effect. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 10, No. 4, PP. 595-605.

16.       OKORO, O.I.(2004). Dynamic Analysis of Synchronous Machine with Saturation Effect. Nigerian Journal of Engineering Research and Development. Vol. 3, No. 4, PP. 23-32.

17.       OKORO,O.I.(2004). Transient Analysis of a Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine (PMSM) with Damper Windings. Nigerian Journal of Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 3, No. 4, PP. 66-74.

18.       OKORO,O.I.(2004). Generalized Program for the Dynamic Simulation of Symmetrical Induction Machine. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 & 2, PP. 16-24.

19.       OKORO,O.I.(2004). Dynamic Model and Simulation of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machine without Damper Winding. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 & 2, PP. 80-94.

20.       OKORO,O.I.(2005). Transient State Modelling of Asynchronous Generator with Skin-effect. Nigerian Journal of Solar Energy, Vol.15, PP.13-21.

21.       OKORO,O.I.(2005). Dynamic Modelling and Simulation of Squirrel-cage Asynchronous Machine with Non-linear Effects.  Journal of ASTM International, Vol. 2, No. 6, PP. 1-16.

22.       OKORO, O.I.(2005).  Simplified Thermal Analysis of Asynchronous Machine, Journal of ASTM International. Vol. 2, No. 1, PP. 1-20.

23.       OKORO, O.I.(2005). Transient State Analysis of an Active Magnetic Bearing (AMB) System with Six degree of Freedoms using MATLAB. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, USA, No.1, Vol. 6, PP.56-63.

24.       OKORO, O.I.(2005).  Rectangular-and Circular Shaped Rotor-Bar Modelling for Skin-Effect. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 1, PP. 5898-5909.

25.       OKORO, O.I.(2005). Steady and Transient States Thermal Analysis of a 7.5KW Squirrel-cage Induction Machine at Rated-Load Operation. IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion, Vol. 20, No. 4, PP. 730-736.

26.       OKORO,O.I. and Agu, M.U.(2005).  Modelling of Induction Motor Drive for Rotor Chopper Control . Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 12, No. 3, PP. 6303-6317.

27.       OKORO, O.I. and Weidemann, B.(2005).  Transient and Steady states Thermal Analysis and Simulation of Asynchronous Machine at no-Load Condition . European Power Electronics and Drives Journal, Vol.15, No.4, PP. 23-28.

28.       OKORO, O.I.(2005). Application of Numerical Softwares in Electrical Machines Modelling. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.2, No. 2, PP. 16-22.

29.       OKORO, O.I.(2006). Steady and Transient states thermal analysis of induction machine at blocked rotor operation.  ETEP European Transactions on Electrical Power, Vol. 16, No. 2, PP. 109-120.

30.       OKORO,O.I. and  Agu, M.U.(2006). Induction Motor Control Strategies: Past and Present. PeCOP Journal of Science, Engineering & Technology, Vol.1, Nos.1&2, 2006, PP.57-72.

31.       OKORO, O.I., Agu, M.U. and Chikuni, E.(2006).  Basic Principles and Functions of Electrical Machines. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 7, No.1, PP.45-52.

32.       OKORO, O.I. and  Madueme, T.C.(2006).  Solar Energy: A necessary Investment in a Developing Economy. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol. 25, No. 1, PP. 23-31.

33.       OKORO, O.I.,  Govender, P. and  Chikuni, E. (2006).  A new user-friendly software for Teaching and Research in Engineering Education. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 7, No.2, PP.130-136.        

34.       OKORO,O.I.(2007). Dynamic Models and Simulation of Induction Machine with Skin-Effect. International Journal of Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 27, No. 1,  PP. 49-56.

35        OKORO,O.I. and Chikuni, E.(2007). Power Sector reforms in Nigeria: Opportunities and Challenges. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, Vol. 18, No. 3, PP. 52-57.

36        Oti,S.E. and .OKORO,O.I.(2007). Stability analysis of static Slip-Energy Recovery Drive via Eigenvalue Method. Nigerian Journal of Technology, NIJOTECH, Vol. 26, No.2, PP. 13-29.

37.       Oti,S.E. and OKORO,O.I.(2007). Dynamic Analysis of a static slip-Energy Recovery Drive. International Journal of Electrical and Telecommunication System Research, Vol. 2, No. 2, PP. 27-38.

38.       OKORO,O.I.  and Chikuni, E.(2008). Electrical and Thermal Analysis of Asynchronous Machine for Wind Energy Generation. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, Vol. 27, No. 1, PP. 1-13.

39.       OKORO,O.I., Ogbuka, C.U. and .Agu, M.U.(2008). Simulation of D.C. Machines Transient Behaviors: Teaching and Research.  Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 9, No.1, PP.142- 148.

40.       Ogbuka, C.U., OKORO,O.I., and Agu,M.U.(2008). Solving Electrical Circuits Transient Problems with MATLAB® and SIMPLORER®. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 9, No.1, PP.149- 154.

41.       Akuru,U.B.  and OKORO,O.I.(2009). Sustainable application of solar energy as SMEs in a developing nation.  African Journal of Physics, Vol.2, PP. 184-209.

42.       Akpama, E.J., OKORO,O.I. and Chikuni,E. (2010). Simulation of the performance of induction machine under unbalanced source voltage conditions. Pacific Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 11, No.1, PP.9- 15.

43.       Robert, B.J.,OKORO,O.I. , Igweonu, E.I. and Eguzo, C.V.(2012),  Matrix Laboratory(Matlab) as an efficient pedagogical toll for Engineering Education: Teaching and Research. Global Journal of Researches in Engineering, vol.12, issue 7, PP.7-11.

44.       Akuru, U.B.  and OKORO,O.I.(2014). Economic Implications of Constant Power Outages on SMS in Nigeria. Journal of Energy in Southern Africa, vol25, no.3, pp.61-66.

45.       Iroegbu, N and OKORO, O.I.(2015). Geometrical Effects of Radar Cross Section(RCS) for Military Applications. Journal of Science and Sustainable Technology, vol.1, no.1, pp.1-19.

46.       OKORO, O.I. and Onah, A.J.(2015). Computer simulation and optimization of induction motor rotor bar for skin-effect. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol.1, no.1, pp. 1-11.

47.       Akpama, E.J. and OKORO, O.I. (2015). Multi-Phase Induction Machine for Torque Improvement. Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol.1, no.1, pp. 73-78.

48.       Akpama, E.J., Anih, L. and OKORO, O.I. (2015). Transient Analysis and Modelling of Sixphase Asynchronous  Machine. American Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, vol.4, Issue 6, pp.77-83.

49.       Irokwe, N.V.and OKORO, O.I. (2016). Electrical-Thermal Coupling of Induction machine for improved thermal performance. Nigerian Journal of Technology(NIJOTECH), vol.35, no.4, pp. 912-918.

50.       Abunike, E.C. and OKORO, O.I. (2016). Finite Element Analysis of a 7.5KW Asynchronous Motor under Intermittent Loading.  Umudike Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol.2, no.2, pp. 8-15.

51.       Akuru, U.B., Onukwube, I.E., OKORO, O.I. Obe, E.S.. (2017). Towards 100% renewable Energy in Nigeria.  Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Vol. 71, pp.943-953.

52.       Awah, C.C. and OKORO,O.I. (2017):  Torque characteristics of double-stator permanent magnet synchronous machines. Archives of Electrical Engineering, Vol.66, No.4, pp. 815-828.

53        Awah, C.C..and OKORO, O.I. (2017). Effect of number of rotor poles on ac losses of permanent magnet machines having two separate stators. Nigerian Journal of Technology(NIJOTECH), vol.36, no.4, pp. 1145-1149.

54.       Awah, C.C..and OKORO, O.I. (2017).  The impact of machine geometries on the average torque of dual-stator permanent magnet machines.  Nigerian Journal of Technology(NIJOTECH), vol.36, no.4, pp. 1150-1154.

55.          C.C. Awah, O.I. Okoro, and E. Chikuni(2017).Efficiency and loss prediction of double-stator PM machines,  International Journal of Power and Energy Systems (ACTA-press), vol. 37, no. 4, pp.129-135.

56.       C.C. Awah, O.I. Okoro, and U.B. Akuru(2018) .The effect of design parameters on induced electromotive force and losses of PM machines,” Global Journal of Researches in Engineering, vol. XVIII, Issue II, pp. 37-42.

57.       Awah, C.C..and OKORO, O.I. (2018).  Double –Stator Switched Flux Permanent Magnet Machines Having Low Rotor Pole Numbers.  Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH), vol.37, no.3, pp. 749-757.

58.       Awah, C.C..and OKORO, O.I. (2018).  Coil-and Phase-Flux-Linkage Characteristics of Dual Excited Permanent Magnet Machines Equipped with Different Winding Configurations.  Nigerian Journal of Technology(NIJOTECH), vol.37, no.3, pp. 758-769.

59.       Awah, C.C..and OKORO, O.I. (2018).  Coil-and Phase-Flux-Linkage Characteristics of Dual Excited Permanent Magnet Machines Equipped with Different Winding Configurations.  Nigerian Journal of Technology(NIJOTECH), vol.37, no.3, pp. 758-769.

 

D3: Conference Proceedings

 

1.         OKORO, O.I.  and  Agu, M.U.(1997).  Closed Loop dynamic Performance of Induction Motor. Proc. EPEC, UNN, PP.89-99.

2.         Weidemann, B.,  Baral, A., OKORO, O.I.  and Scheer, T.(2001). Dynamic Modelling of Induction Machine with Skin-Effect(In German). SIMPLOER Workshop 2001, Chemitz, Germany, PP. 151-155.

3.         OKORO, O.I.(2003). Steady –State simulation of Induction Machine with Non-linear Effects. Proc, 2003 National Conference, The Nigerian Society of Engineers(Electrical Division), Lagos, PP.94-99.

4.         OKORO, O.I.(2003) . An Improved Skin-Effect Model for a rectangular shaped Rotor bar. Proc, 2003 National Conference, The Nigerian Society of Engineers(Electrical Division), Lagos, PP.105-109.

5.         OKORO,O.I. ,Weidemann, B. and  Ojo, O.(2004). An Efficient Thermal Model for Induction Machines. Proc. IEEE Industry Applications and Society Annual Conference, October 3-7, PP. 2477-2484.

6.         Chikuni, E.,  Kavayi, T. and OKORO, O.I.(2005). Combining Energy Savings with modern lifestyles: The potential of basic Microcontrollers in facilitating modern living. Proc, 13th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.187-191.

7.         OKORO, O.I., Govender, P. and  Chikuni, E.(2005). Teaching Control Systems Engineering with MATLAB/SIMULINK. Proc. International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications, ICEPT 2005, Lagos/Nigeria.

8.         OKORO, O.I. and  Nwodo, T.C.(2005).  Simulation Tools for Electrical Machines Modelling: Teaching and Research. Proc. 6th International Conference on Power Systems Operation and Planning,ICPSOP, Praia, Cape Verde, PP. 120-124.

9.         Amuna, W. and OKORO, O.I.(2006). An Analysis of the use of wind energy for supply of energy to small scale energy consumers in Ghana. Proc, 14th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.153-157.

10.       Chikuni, E., OKORO, O.I. and  Tambo , D. (2006).  A Microcontroller inverter for solar home systems, Proc, 14th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.171-173.

11.       Govender, P., Naidoo, D.,  Moodley, S.A.  and .OKORO, O.I.(2006). Residential consumers awareness of Demand Side Management: Are consumers aware and do they really understand?. Proc, 14th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.21-25.

12.       Chikuni, E., OKORO, O.I. , and  Schumacher, J.S.(2006). Sustainable energy Technologies-Review of current international developments and lesson for Southern Africa. Proc, 14th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.99-102,

13.       Chikuni, E.,OKORO, O.I. , and Steinbruck ,L.(2006).  Science and Technoparts, incubator companies and industrial parks: The challenges and opportunities they present for progressive technological Universities and for southern African economies. Proc, 4th International Conference on Entrepreneurship and innovation, Tswane University of Technology, South Africa, PP.213-220.

14.       OKORO, O.I. , Chikuni, E., and Govender, P.(2007). Prospects of Wind Energy in Nigeria, Proc. 15th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.107-111.

15.       Govender , P., OKORO, O.I. and  Chikuni, E.(2007).  Logical, Inexpensive, Clean and Fast Solutions for the Energy Crisis, Proc. 15th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.21-26.

16.       OKORO, O.I. and  Chikuni, E. (2007). Simulating a Wind Energy Synchronous Generator with Skin-Effect.  Proc. 8th IEEE AFRICON  Conference, Windhoek, Namibia.

17.       Chikuni, E.  and OKORO, O.I.(2008).  Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Rationale, Technology and Importance in: Energy Scenarios. Proc. 16th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP. 1-8.

18.       .OKORO, O.I. ,Chikuni, E., Oluseyi, P.O. and Govender, P.(2008).  Conventional Energy Sources in Nigeria: A Statistical Approach. Proc. 16th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa,  PP. 67-71.

19.       OKORO, O.I. ,  Chikuni,E. and Oluseyi, P.O.(2008). Introducing An Energy Efficiency Awareness Programme at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka(UNN). Proc. 5th International Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP. 99-104.

20.       Oluseyi, P.O., OKORO, O.I. and Chikuni , E.(2008). Energy Efficiency Programme in Nigerian Industries: A Lesson from India.  Proc. 5th  International Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa,PP.49-52.

21.       Akpama, E.J. and . OKORO, O.I.(2008). Dynamic Analysis and Computer Simulation of Induction Machine with Stator Transients Neglected. Proc. ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, Nsukka/Nigeria, PP.130-135.

22.       Okonkwo, F.C. and  OKORO, O.I.(2008). Power Electronic Control of Universal Motor. Proc. ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, Nsukka/Nigeria, PP.144-148.

23.       Oluseyi, P.O.,  Akinbulire, T. and  OKORO, O.I.(2008), Deregulation of Electric Power Sector in a Third World Economy. Proc. ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, Nsukka/Nigeria, PP.196-200.

24.       Nwaogaidu,S.O.,  Blum, K., Togobo, W.A.  and  OKORO, O.I. (2008). Impact and Assessment of Solar Photovoltaic systems in KPASSA community, Ghana. Proc. ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, Nsukka/Nigeria, PP.201-206.

25.       OKORO, O.I., Oti, S.E and  Ogbuka, C.U.(2008).  System Modelling and Computer Simulation: A Necessary Tool for Engineering Education. Proc. ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, Nsukka/Nigeria, PP.100-109.

26.       Akpama, E.J. and . OKORO, O.I.(2008). Simulating Asynchronous Machine with Saturation Effect. Proc. ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, Nsukka/Nigeria, PP.121-129.

27.       Nwangwu, E.O., OKORO, O.I. and  Oti, S.E.(2008).  A review of the Application of the Lumped Parameter and Finite-Element Methods in the Thermal Analysis of Electrical Machines. Proc. ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, Nsukka/Nigeria, PP.149-159.

28.       Humphrey, M.N.A and OKORO, O.I.(2008). Speed Control of Induction Machine using MATLAB/SIMULINK. Proc. ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, Nsukka/Nigeria, PP.160-173.

29.       Akpama, E.J.,  OKORO, O.I. and Chikuni, E.(2009).  Energy Audit/Assessment in the Cross-River University of Technology, Calabar,Nigeria. Proc. 17th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa,  PP. 131-135.

30.       Akuru, U.B. and OKORO,O.I.(2010). Electronic wastes and the Nigerian Experience . Proc. 18th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa,  PP. 17-21.

31.       Akuru, U.B. and OKORO,O.I,(2010).  Principle of gravity and Nigeria’s oil reserves. Proc. 18th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa,  PP. 175-180.

32.       Awah, C.C.  and  OKORO, O.I.(2010).  Energy audit at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike(MOUAU): A need for an energy efficiency programme. Proc. 18th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa,  PP. 123-128.

33.       Chikuni, E.,  Engelbrecht, F.  and OKORO, O.I.(2010). The Emergence of Substation Automation in Southern Africa, Opportunities, Challenges and Threats.  Proc. IEEE International conference on Power System Technology, China, PP.1-5.

34.       Chikuni, E., Ijumba, N.M. and  OKORO, O.I.(2010).   Emergence of Polymeric Insulation: Implications for its testing.  Proc. IEEE International conference on Power System Technology, China.

35.       Akuru, U.B. and OKORO, O.I.(2010). Renewable Energy Investment in Nigeria: A Review of the Renewable Energy Master Plan. Proc. IEEE International Energy Conference and Exhibition, Bahrain, PP.166-171.

36.       Akpama, E.,  OKORO, O.I. and  Chikuni, E.(2011). Designing  a Photovoltaic Sustainable Power Sector: A Review of current practice. Proc. 19th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa,  PP. 155-160.

37.       Akuru, U.B., OKORO, O.I., and Chikuni, E. (2011). ,Revolutionising Engineering Programmes in Developing Countries by incorporating a Mechatronics Curriculum. Proc. IEEE AFRICON conference, 2011, Livingstone,  Zambia.,PP.1-6.

38.       Chikuni, E., Ijumba, N.,  Saha, A. ,Chetty, L.  and OKORO, O.I.(2011).  Electricity Sector Reform in Africa: Convergence and Diversity of Approaches. Proc. 2011 IEEE  conference on Applied Electrical Engineering and Computing Technologies(AEECT), Jordan,  PP.1-5.

39.       Oluseyi, P.O., Akinbulire, T.O. and OKORO, O.I.(2012). Analysis of the Electricity Consumption pattern in the University of Lagos Campus. Proc. Of UNILAG Research Conference 2012, vol.3, PP.44-51.

40.       Chikuni, E.,Govender, P., and OKORO, O.I.(2012). A Test rig for evaluating the efficiency of hot water Boilers under various operating conditions. Proc. 20th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.145-152.

41.       Akpama, E.J. and  OKORO, O.I.(2012). Economic Implication of Energy Saving Bulbs in the Cross River University of Technology Students’ Hostel. Proc. 20th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, PP.79-84.

42.       Chikuni, E. ,Goncalves-Lonatt, F., Rashayi, E. and OKORO, O.I.(2013). Power system, Substation, Automation and Smart grid, how should Universities react? Proc. of the IEEE International Conference on Industrial Technology, Cape Town/South Africa, Article No. 6505791, PP.905-909.

43.       Akuru,U.B.,OKORO, O.I. and  Maduko, C.F.(2013). Harnessing Nigeria’s Abundant Solar Energy Potential using the DESERTEC Model. Proc. of the 4th Electrical Engineering National Conference on Energy Sources for Power Generation(ES4PG-2013), University of Nigeria, Nsukka, PP.60-66.

44.       Akuru,U.B., OKORO, O.I., and  Chikuni, E.(2013). Impact of Renewable Energy Deployment on Climate change in Nigeria. Proc. IEEE AFRICON conference, 2013, Le Meridien, Mauritius, PP.90-97.

45.       Oluseyi, P.O., OKORO, O.I. and Akinbulire, T.(2013). Computer simulation of synchronous Generator using MATLAB: A pedagogical approach to Power Engineering Education appreciation. Proc. of the 5th African Regional Conference on Engineering Education(ARCEE 2013), University of Lagos, pp.303-312.

46.       Chikuni, E., OKORO, O.I., Akuru, U.B. and Rashayi, E.(2013). A multi-strategy approach to improve the performance of electrical power engineering students. 2013 IEEE 5th Conference on Engineering Education(ICEED), DOI: 10.1109/ICEED.2013, pp.32-36.

47.       Akpama, E.J.,  Udoka, K.M. and OKORO, O.I.(2014). Effect of Neglecting Transmission Line Impedance in the Dynamic analysis of Induction motor. Proc. of the Maiden National Engineering Conference (EDMANS,2014), MOUA, Umudike, pp.114-123.

48.       Umoh, G.D., OKORO, O.I., Obe, E.S.(2014). The dynamic analysis of an autonomous self-excited induction generator under various loading conditions. Proc. of the Maiden National Engineering Conference (EDMANS,2014), MOUA, Umudike, pp.30-38.

49.       Iroegbu, C. and OKORO, O.I.(2015). Computer Simulation and Analysis of Radar Cross Section(RCS) for Cylindrical Objects. Proc. of International Conference  on Electric Power Engineering(ICEPENG 2015), University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Pp.62-68.

50.       Umoh, G.D., Obe,E.S. and OKORO, O.I.(2017). The effect of third-harmonic of the Air-gap MMF on inductance determination of five-phase Synchronous reluctance motor. Proc. of 2017 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Electro-Technology for National Development(NIGERCON), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Pp.795-801.

51.       Awah, C.C. and OKORO, O.I.(2017). Performance Comparison of all-and alternate –pole-wound double-star PM Machines with Concentrated Coils. Proc. of 2017 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Electro-Technology for National Development(NIGERCON), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Pp.834-838.

52.       Awah, C.C. and OKORO, O.I. and E. Chikuni, E.(2017). Analysis of Double-Stator Switched Flux PM Machines with Non-overlapping Concentrated Windings. Proc. of ACRID,Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, June 20-21, pp.1-9. DOI 10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2271005.

53.       Chikuni, E., Arendese, S.,OKORO, O. I., Awah, C.C. and Dzobo, O.(2017). Probabilistic Design of Distribution and Reticulation Systems juxtaposed with Traditional Design Software.. Proc. of ACRID, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, June 20-21, pp.1-8. DOI 10.4108/eai.20-6-2017.2271003.

54.       Awah, C.C. ,. OKORO,O.I., and E. Chikuni(2017) The impact of design parameters on the average torque of double-stator switched flux PM machines,in the proceedings of the International conference for research, innovation and development for Africa (ACRID), June 2017, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, pp.1-10.

55.       Nwaneto, U.C., Akuru, U.B., Udenze, P.I., Awah, C.C. and OKORO, O.I.(2018). Economic Implications of Renewable Energy Transition in Nigeria.  Proc.16th   International Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, 13-15 August, 2018, PP.1-9.

 

D4: Books and Books Chapters

 

1.         OKORO, O.I.(2012).  Modelling  and Computer Simulation of Induction Machine. Lambert Academic Publishing,, Germany,   ISBN 978-3-84732459-1.

2.         OKORO, O.I.(2003).  College Mathematics (Theory and Worked Examples).Great AP Express Publishers Limited, Nigeria,  ISBN 978-36957-2-x

3.         OKORO, O.I. and Agu, M.U.(2004). Tutorials on Electrical Engineering Science. New Generation Publishers Limited, Nigeria. ISBN 978-2900-95-8

4.         OKORO, O.I.(2004).  Tutorial Physics for Schools and Colleges. Great AP Express Publishers Limited, Nigeria,  ISBN 978-8087-08-6

5.         OKORO,O.I.(2005). Junior Secondary Mathematics (Revision Course) for JSC Examinations. New Generation Publishers Limited, Nigeria, 2005. ISBN 978-2900-37-0

6.         Chikuni, Edward, OKORO,O.I. ,Khan, M.T.(2008).  Concise Higher Electrical Engineering. JUTA Academic,  South Africa, March, ISBN 9780702177231

7.         OKORO, O.I. and Chikuni, E.(2010). The Essential MATLAB/SIMULINK for Engineers and Scientists. JUTA Academic, South Africa,  ISBN 987-070217-764-4

8.         Akuru, U.B.,  Animalu, A.O.E., OKORO, O.I and. Ekechukwu,O.V.(2011). Mechatronics: An Introduction for Developing Countries.  Ucheakonam foundation @ International centre for basic research , Abuja,  ISBN 978-978-8446-01-9.

 

D5:      Editorship of Journals and Books:

 

·   Associate Editor, Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and the Environment(2009-Date)

·   Associate Editor, International Journal of Energy Systems, Computers and Control(2009-Date)

·   Assistant Editor, Nigerian Journal of Technology(2008-2009)

·         Domba Asomba, Fundamentals of Stage Lighting, ABIC Books, Enugu,132 Pages, 2006.

·         C.C. Okoro, Energy Conversion Principles &Systems for Power Engineering, University of Lagos Press, Lagos, 466pages, 2010.

 

PART E

OTHERS

 

E1:      External Examinations:

 

·      External Examiner for Postgraduate students, University of Port Harcourt(2014-Date)

·      External Examiner for Postgraduate Programme, Enugu State University of Science & Technology(2013)

·      External Assessor, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana Staff Recruitment(2013)

·      External Examiner(Ph.D students), Andhra University, India(2013)

·      External Examiner for Postgraduate Programme, Federal University of Technology,Owerri(2013)

·      External Examiner for Postgraduate students, Federal University of Technology, Minna(2013)

·      External Examiner, Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi (2012-2014)

·    External Examiner, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt (2010-2012)

·   External Examiner, University of Port Harcourt(2010-2014)

·   External Examiner(M.Tech. students), Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria, South Africa(2009-Date)

·         External Examiner, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria (2005-2008)

·         Moderator, The Polytechnic of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia (2005-Date)

·         External Examiner(M.Sc students), Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape-Town, South Africa(2008-Date)

·         External Examiner, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic Unwana, Nigeria(2008-2010)

·         External Examiner(M.Sc students), Durban  Institute  of Technology, Durban, South Africa(2008-Date)

 

E2:      Chairmanship/Membership of Boards:

 

·   Member of the organizing committee and Reviewer for the Electrical Power Engineering Conference, Nsukka, Nigeria, 4-5 December, 1997.

·   Member, Editorial Board, International Journal of Electrical and Telecommunication Systems Research.

·   Member, Editorial Committee of Engineering and Physical Sciences (RCE) Journal of University of Taubate, Brazil.

·         Member, MOUA Council Project Monitoring Committee(2013-Date)

·   Chairman, Committee on COREN Accreditation of CEET, MOUA, Umudike(March 2010)

·   Member, University Post UTME Committee, MOUA, Umudike(2011-Date)

·     Senate member, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture (MOUA),Umudike,((2009-Date)

·   Chairman, Technical Sub-Task force on Rehabilitation of Electrical Generators in UNN(2007-2008)

·   Member, Committee to investigate a case of allegation of assault occasioning harm (2008)

·   Senate member, University of Nigeria, Nsukka  (2006-2008)

·   Member, Sub-committee on Computerization of Senior Staff Quarters (2004-2007)

·   Member/Chairman, Sub-committee on Rehabilitation of Senior Staff Quarters (2004-2007)

·   Member, Faculty Board of Engineering (1997-2008)

·   Member, Departmental Board of Electrical Engineering (1997-2008)

·   Member, Faculty of Engineering Curriculum Development Committee (2004-2008)

·   Member, Department of Electrical Engineering COREN accreditation Committee (2005-2006)

·   Chairman, Faculty committee on Conference and Seminars (2005-2008)

·   Member, University of Nigeria content development committee for the UNN-Tudelft Exchange programme (2005)

·   Member, University of Nigeria Sports Council (2005-2006)

·   Member, Departmental Consultancy Committee (2002-2005)

·   Member, Centre Energy Audit Team (CERT) under UNIDO project (2004-2006)

 

E3:      Graduate Students Supervisions:

 

·   K.J. Nwaoko, Ph.D(2017), Evaluating the impact of power pool in selected West African Countries for Enhanced Power supply.

·   C.K. Okoro, Ph.D(2017), Dynamic Modelling of an inverse parallel fed n-phase induction  motor control for improved performance.

 

·         V. N.Irokwe, M.Eng(2016), Analysis of Electrical-Thermal Coupling for Induction  machine for  enhanced   performance

·         C. Iroegbu, M.Eng.(2015), Computer Analysis of Radar Cross Section(RCS) for Military Applications

·      K. M. Udoka , M.Eng.(2012), Dynamic analysis of Induction Machine connected to Infinite Bus-Bar

·      L.S. Owuda, M.Eng. (2012), Computer Simulation and Dynamic performance of Permanent Magnet   Synchronous Machine with Damper windings.

·   S. E. Oti, M.Eng. (2006), Dynamic and Stability Analysis of a static slip energy recovery drive.

·   E. J. Akpama, M.Eng. (2008), Induction Machine Modelling with Saturation effect.

·   C. C. Awah, M.Eng.(2009), Dynamic modelling of Asynchronous Machine with saturable inductances

·   O.C. Ejionye,M.Eng(2017), Thermal Analysis of Asynchronous Motor.

·         E.C. Abunike,M.Eng.(2017). Finite Element Analysis of Squirrel Cage Induction Motor for improved

·         E. Amah, M.Eng(2018): Dynamic analysis of PMSM with Damper windings

·         A. U.Essien, PGD(2015), Computer Modelling of Rotor Bar of Squirrel Cage  Induction machine.

 

Ø  I am currently supervising more than 8Ph.D students and  10M.Eng students.

 

E4:      Mentorship of staff:

·         Dr. C.C. Awah(Lecturer I)

·         Engr. C. Diyoke(Lecturer II)

·         Dr. John Onah (Senior Lecturer)

·         Mr. Ugochukwu Okoro( Graduate Assistant)

·         Dr. U.B.Akuru(Lecturer I)

·         Dr. E.J. Akpama (Senior Lecturer)

·         Dr. S.E. Oti (Senior Lecturer)

·         Dr. P.O.Oluseyi (Senior Lecturer)

 

E5:      Membership of Professional Bodies:

·   Fellow, Nigerian Association of Technologists in Engineering, NATE(F-256) [2012-Date]

·   Senior Member, The Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, IEEE (41405386) [2002-Date]

·   Member, The Nigerian Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, NIEEE(01702)[2010-Date]

·   Member, Solar Energy Society of Nigeria, SESN (367-97) [1997-Date]

·   Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE (15136) [2005-Date].

·   Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN (R.11,631) [2006-Date]

 

E6:      National Assignments:

·         Team Leader, NBTE Accreditation/Resource Inspection Visit  for HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology programme, Edo State Institute of Management and Technology, Usen,  Edo State, August,2015.

·         Member, COREN Visitation Team on Accreditation Exercise, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Programme, Osun State University Oshogbo, 2017

·         Member, NUC Visitation Team on Accreditation Exercise, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Programme, Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, June 2015

·         Team Leader, NBTE Accreditation/Resource Inspection Visit  for ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology programme, Calvary Polytechnic, Boji-Boji Owa, Delta State ,January 2015

·         Team Leader, COREN visitation team on accreditation Exercise, Electrical/Electronic Engineering  Programme, Faculty of  Engineering, Caritas University Nike, Enugu, Enugu State, October 2014

·         Team Leader, Critique workshop on the proposed Degree-Awarding programme of the Maritime Academy of Nigeria, Oron, The Ibom Meridien, Uyo, September 2013.

·         Member, COREN Visitation Team on Accreditation Exercise, Electrical/Electronics Engineering Programme, Bells University of Technology, Ota, 2013

·         Member, Expert Team on Curriculum Development  for NUC/NERC for  the award of B.Eng/M.Eng  in Power Engineering and Management(PEM), 2013

·         Team Leader, COREN visitation team on accreditation Exercise, Electrical/Electronic Engineering  Programme, Faculty of Technology, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, 2012

·         Team Leader, COREN visitation team on accreditation Exercise, Electrical/Electronics  Engineering  Programme, Faculty of Engineering, Enugu State University  of Technology, Enugu state, 2012

·         Team Leader, NBTE Accreditation/Resource Inspection Visit  for ND Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology programme, Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, 2012

·         Resource person, Postgraduate programme  Curriculum Development of NASENI-STEP-B(World Bank assisted) for  the award of M.Sc in Electronic Product Development(EPD), 2012

·         Team Leader, COREN visitation team on accreditation Exercise, PGD Programme, Faculty of Engineering, Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt,2012

·         Member, COREN visitation team on accreditation Exercise, Faculty of Engineering, University of Uyo, 2 012

·         Team leader, COREN visitation team on accreditation Exercise, Faculty of Engineering, Covenant University , Ota, 2 012

·         Member, NASENI Visitation Team to FUTO under Step-B postgraduate Accreditation  programme in Electrical Engineering, 6th -9th September, 2011.

·         Team Leader, COREN Accreditation Exercise, Faculty of Engineering, University of Benin,2 011

·         Team Leader, COREN Accreditation Exercise, Faculty of Engineering, University of Port-Harcourt,2010

 

E7:      Other Achievements and Dates:

 

1.      Research /Travel Grants

·         MOUA Research grant No.MOUA/TETF/03/ entitled “Design and Construction of a Solar-Based Electronic Bill-Board for Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike  “ , N550,000.00

·         Travel Grant  to attend IEEE conference in Namibia in 2007 by  Region 8 IEEE Voluntary Contribution Fund, $2,054.00

·         Travel Grant to attend IEEE conference in Mauritius in 2013 by Region 8 IEEE Voluntary Contribution Fund, $1000.00

·         Travel Grant to attend IEEE conference(AFRICON 2011) in Livingstone, Zambia, 2011 by ETF N515,754.00

·         Travel Grant to attend IEEE Conference(ENERGYCON 2010) in Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain, 2010 by TETFUND, N534,600.00

 

2.      Workshops/Conferences Attended

 

1.         Electrical Power Engineering Conference, Nsukka, Nigeria, 4-5 December, 1997.

2.         Solar Energy of Nigeria-National Solar Energy Forum(NASEF’1997), Markudi, September, 1997.

3.         Magnetic Bearing Conference, Kassel, Germany, September, 1999.

4.         SIMPLOER Workshop 2001, Chemitz, Germany, July, 2001.

5.         2003 National Conference, The Nigerian Society of Engineers (Electrical Division), Lagos,

            October 2003.

6.         IEEE Industry Applications and Society Annual Conference, Seathe/USA, October 3-7, 2004.

7.         2004 National Conference, The Nigerian Society of Engineers (Electrical Division), Lagos,

            October 2004.

8.         Solar Energy of Nigeria-National Solar Energy Forum(NASEF’2004), Nsukka, December, 2004.

9.         13th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, March, 2005.

10.       6th International Conference on Power Systems Operations and Planning, ICPSOP, Praia/Cape Verde,May, 2005.

11.       Ist National Energy Audit Workshop, National Centre for Energy Research and Development, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, June 2005.

12.       14th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, April, 2006.

13.       15th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, April, 2007.

14.       National Workshop on Protection, Control and Maintenance of Power System Networks and Electrical Machines, Nsukka/Nigeria, 20-22 June, 2007.

15.       International Workshop on Renewable Energy for Sustainable Development in Africa,  Nsukka/Nigeria, July 29-August 1, 2007.

16.       8th IEEE AFRICON Conference, Windhoek, Namibia, 25th -28th September,  2007.

17.       16th International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, March, 2008.

18.       5th International Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, Cape Town/South Africa, May, 2008.

19.       ESPTAEE 2008 National Conference, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, 25th – 27th June, 2008.

20.       DAAD Summer school Workshop on Renewable Energy at the University of Kassel, Germany(August 2008- Sept.2008)

21.       DAAD Summer school Workshop on Mobility and Renewable Energies at the University of Kassel, Germany (12th September 2009-  30th September 2009)

22.       First IEEE Region-8 International Energy Conference & Exhibition(ENERGYCON 2010), Bahrain, 18th -22nd December, 2010.

23.       10th   IEEE  AFRICON International Conference ,Livingstone, Zambia, 12th -15th  September, 2011.

24.       29th Conference of Technologists in Engineering and Annual General meeting at University of Calabar Hotel, Calabar, 1-2 November, 2012.

25.       11th   IEEE  AFRICON International  Conference ,Le Meridien, Mauritius, 9th -12th  September, 2013.

26.       2nd IEEE NIGERCON International Conference, Links Hotels, Owerri, Nigeria, 14th -16th November, 2013.

27.       DAAD Alumni Conference on “Sustainable Development in Africa’s Biggest Oil Producing Economy”, at IITA, Ibadan, 7th – 9th December, 2013

28.       Maiden National Engineering Conference (EDMANS,2014), MOUA, Umudike, 6-8 May, 2014.

29.       31st  Conference of Technologists in Engineering and Annual General meeting at Nike Lake Hotel, Enugu,26-28 November, 2014.

30.       2017 IEEE 3rd International Conference on Electro-Technology for National Development(NIGERCON), FUTO , Owerri, 7-10 November, 2017.

 

 

AFFIRMATION

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