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Okpo Ekom Enefiok

Senior Lecturer

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  • Okpo Ekom Enefiok
  • 08060806004
  • ekomokpo@aksu.edu.ng
  • Senior Lecturer
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Academic Staff

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CURRICULUM VITAE
 
PERSONAL DATA
Name                                       Ekom Enefiok OKPO                                                 
 
Areas of Specialization             Electrical Power and Machines 
 
Qualifications                           B.Eng., M.Eng., PhD
 
Current postal address               Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering 
                                                Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin,                                                                           Akwa Ibom State.
                                                      Telephone (Mobile) +234-8060806004
                                                     E-Mail  okpoekom@yahoo.com, ekomokpo@aksu.edu.ng
                                                 http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1178-7174
                                               https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=GD4fdVEAAAAJ
 
Permanent Home Address         47 Ntiedo Udosen Street,
                                                Uyo,
                                                Akwa Ibom State,
                                                NIGERIA.
 
Date of Birth                            3rd May, 1981                          Place of Birth     Etinan, Nigeria
Nationality                               Nigerian                                   Religion             Christianity 
Sex                                          Male                                        Marital Status     Married 
State of Origin                             Akwa Ibom
 
Name and Address of Spouse    Mrs. Uyaiabasi Ekom Okpo
                                                47 Ntiedo Udosen Street,
                                                Uyo,
                                                Akwa Ibom State,
                                                NIGERIA.
 
Number of Children                  Three (3) 
 
Next-of-kin                              Master Ukoabasi Ekom Okpo
                                                (Son)
                                                47 Ntiedo Udosen Street,
                                                Uyo,
                                                Akwa Ibom State,
                                                NIGERIA.
EDUCATION
Michael Okpara University of                 [2016-2020]                   Ph.D 
Agriculture, Umodike                                                                     [Electrical Power and Machines]
Stellenbosch University, South Africa    [2018]                             [Ph.D Bench Work]
DISSERTATION        Modelling and Analysis of Six-Phase Asynchronous Motor under Asymmetrical Faults
SUPERVISOR            Engr. Prof. O. I. Okoro
University of Port Harcourt                   [2011-2014]     Obtained  M.Eng in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
                                                                                       [Specializing in Power & Machines (December 2014)]
                                                                THESIS               Transmission Line Planning Using Graph 
                                                                                        Theory for Line Loss Reduction
SUPERVISOR            Engr. Dr. Roland Uhunmwangho
 
 
Federal University of                            [2002-2007]              Obtained  B.Eng. Second Class Upper Division
Technology, Owerri/NIGERIA                                                 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Power
                                                                                                         System Option
THESIS                       Evaluation of the National Integration Power Projects (NIPPs) and its Implications on the Billing Structure in Nigeria.
                                                            SUPERVISOR            Engr. Dr. Lazurus Uzoechi
 
 
Etinan Institute, Etinan                         [1993-1999]                 Obtained the West African School Certificate
Akwa Ibom State                                                                      (June 1999)
NIGERIA
 
EMPLOYMENT
·   Senior Lecturer                                                                                                      (2021-Date)
Akwa Ibom State University
·   Adjunct Lecturer                                                                                           (2020-Date)
   Southern Atlantic Polytechnic, Uyo
·   Part-Time Lecturer                                                                                        (2013-2018)
Uyo City Polytechnic
·   Field Engineer                                                                                               (2010-2011)
   O. T. Otis Engineering Company
·   Physics Teacher                                                                                            (2010)
   Efficient Secondary Commercial School, Uyo.
·   National Youth Service                                                                                  (2008-2009)
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
·   Under Graduate(B.Eng) Electromechanical Devices Design                                 (2014-Date)
·   Under Graduate(B.Eng) Power System Protection                                                 (2014-Date)
·   Under Graduate(B.Eng) Power System Analysis                                                   (2014-Date) 
·   Under Graduate(B.Eng) Applied Electricity Laboratory I & II                          (2012-2016)                             
·   Undergraduate (B.Eng) Electrical Machines I & II                                                (2014-2016)
·   Undergraduate (B.Eng) Electrical Power Systems                                                (2014-Date)
·   Ordinary Level (High School) Physics and Mathematics                                    (2010)
 
SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS’ RESEARCH WORK
·      A. B. Mfiok  (2015), Design and Modeling of Speed Controller for a Three Phase Induction Motor 
    Using MATLAB
·      I.U. Etukho (2015), Loss Reduction in Electrical Energy Consumption by Comparison Using Post-Paid and Pre-Paid Meters (A Case Study of Uyo Metropolis) 
·      Anyaorah, E. T. (2016), Design and Construction of Automatic Changeover Switch with Generator Start and Stop.
·      Echie, M. J (2016), Design and Construction of a Single Phase Over Voltage Protection System.
·      Udofia, E. G. (2016), Design and Construction of a GSM-Based Noise Detector Car Parking Guard System.
·      Akpan, E. E. (2017), Design and Construction of Automatic and Intelligent Change Over Switch with a Generator Auto Start/Stop and Usage Display.
·      Akpan, D. A. (2017), Design and Construction of a Touch Sensitive Switch.

·      Jackson, S. A. and Joshua, G. U. (2019), Design and Construction of a GSM Based under Voltage and Over Voltage Protection System.
 
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (POLYTECHNIC)
  • ND-Electrical Power I, II and III                                            (2012-2018)
  • ND-Electrical Engineering Science II                                    (2016-2018)
  • ND-Calculus                                                                           (2012-2016)
  • HND-Electrical Power System III, IV and V                        (2013-2018)
  • HND-Control Engineering I and II                                        (2013-2018)
  • HND-Electromagnetic Field Theory                                      (2016-2018)
  • HND-Advanced Calculus                                                      (2013-2018)
  • HND-Electrical Material Science                                          (2013-2018)
 
 
SUPERVISION OF ND AND HND STUDENTS’ PROJECT WORK
  • ND Projects-Successfully supervised 69 students on various topics      (2012-Date) 
  • HND Projects-Successfully supervised 30 students on various topics   (2014-Date)
 
SCHOLARSHIP/AWARDS
·   Lady Ivy Scholarship Scheme (1993-1999) 
·   Senior Prefect, Etinan Institute (1998/1999).
·   NAAKISS Political Figure Award (2007).
·   First African Church, Award of Excellence (2015).
·   Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Award, PhD (2015-2018)
·   IEEE PES IAS Conference Scholarship for Student (PowerAfrica 2019)
            
 
SPECIAL RESEARCH/PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Skills and Experience in Microcomputer Applications in:
·   Data Acquisition and Data Analysis
·   Simulation Techniques and Technical Simulation Softwares and Design (MATLAB/SIMULINK, AUTOCAD, ORIGIN, Power World Simulator etc.) applications.
·   Word Processors Applications (MS-Word 2003, MS-Word 2007, MS-Word 2010).
·   Windows and Internet applications. 
·   Ansys Maxwell 2D and 3D
·   Ansys Simplorer
 
MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
·   Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE (28525) 
·   Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN (R. 26568) 
·   Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, IEEE (#96067615)
·   Member, Nigerian Institution of Power Engineers (NIPE)
 
 
RESEARCH INTERESTS
·   Multi-phase A.C. Machines and drives, AI and Machine Language Applications
·   Sensor control and monitoring of Power system
·   Transient and Stability Studies of A.C. Machines, AI and Machine Language Applications
·   Mechatronics and Robotics
·   Non-linear control of A.C. Machines
·   Energy Policy, Planning, Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Deployment
·   Power Systems Modelling, Stability and Control
·   Power Electronics, Semi-Conductor Technology and Drives
 
LEARNED SOCIETY ACTIVITIES
·   Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Uyo Branch (2012-Date)
·   Member, Technical Committee, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Uyo Branch (2016-2018)
·   Team Leader, NSE Career Counseling Programme for Secondary Schools, 2016 Engineering Week Celebration, Uyo Branch. 
·   Publicity Secretary, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Uyo Branch
·   Member, NSE 2021 Engineering Week Planning Committee
·   Chairman, Nigerian Institution of Power Engineers (NIPE) Investiture/Inauguration Committee
·   Deputy Chairman, NIPE Uyo Chapter
 
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
·         People’s Warden I, The First African Church, Our Saviours’ Parish, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
·         Internal Auditor, FUTO Alumni Association (2013-2016)
·         Secretary General, FUTO Alumni Association, Uyo Chapter (2017-2021)
·         Member Etinan Institute Old Students Association (ETINOSA) (2011-Date)
·         Member, Ikot Udo Abia Youth Movement (2005-Date)
 
EXTRA- CURRICULAR DUTIES (UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIGNMENTS)
·   Examination Officer, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, AKSU (2013- 2016)
·   Member, Examination Vetting and Verification Committee, Faculty of Engineering, AKSU (2014-Date) 
·   Member, Committee on Recruitment Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, AKSU, (Febuary, 2016)
·   Member, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Disciplinary Committee (2016-Date)
·   Member, Faculty Board of Engineering, AKSU (2014-Date)
·   Member, Departmental Board of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2012-Date)
·   Member, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering COREN accreditation Committee (2014)
·   Member, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering NUC accreditation Committee (2016)
·   Academic Adviser, 2017 set of Students Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department
·   Examination Officer, Dept. of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, AKSU (2020-Date) 
 
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED
1.         A-3 Day Mandatory Continuing Professional Education Course for Prospective Corporate Member,
             Port Harcourt, 15th – 17th August 2012.
2.         Workshop on Preparation and Documentation for NSE Professional Interview, Aba, 4th August, 2012.
3.         A Workshop on Power Protection for Facility, Critical and Sensitive Equipment, Lagos, December 7th
             -9th, 2015.
4.         Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Assembly, Abuja, Nigeria, 
             August, 2018.
5.         NSE Annual General Meeting & UNESCO African Engineering Week, Uyo, Nigeria, 21st-25th 
             November, 2016.
6.         IEEE PES and IAS PowerAfrica Conference, Abuja, Nigeria, 20th -23rd August, 2019.
7.         Digital Bridge Institute training on “Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institution” Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden. Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2020.
8.      Ibom 2021 Engineering Conference on the theme “Sustainable Infrastructural and Industrial Development in Akwa Ibom State-The Critical Role of Engineers” July 28, 2021.
 
PROFESSSIONAL SERVICES
1.         Electrical Design and Installation of a Proposed   Residential Development at Ikot Oku         
            Ikono, Uyo L.G.A., Akwa Ibom State.
2.         Design and Electrical Installation of a Filling Station Building at Ikot Ambang, along             
            Ikot Ekpene-Uyo Road, Akwa Ibom State.  
3.         Design and supervision of residential development at block B, plot 22 Idoro road, Uyo 
Local Govt.,October, 2013.
4.         Electrical design of proposed office complex for Akwa Ibom State Judiciary, Judiciary 
Headquarters, Willington Bassey Way, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. August, 2014.
5.         Electrical design and supervision of a guest house for Mr. Udofia Akpan Akpan at plot 
418R, block K-B, Eta Agbo, Akim Qua Town, Calabar, Cross River State., October, 2014.
6.         Design and supervision of residential development for Dr. Ememabasi Bassey at Effoi Eket, Eket Local Govt. Area, Akwa Ibom State. October, 2014
7.         Electrical design of a storey building at Ekit Itam II, Itu Local Govt. Area, Akwa Ibom State. July, 2014.
8.         Electrical design of residential development for Mr. Eno Akpan Akpabio at APICO, Shelter Afrique Estate, Mbiabong Etoi Uyo Local Govt. Area, Akwa Ibom State. October 2014.
9.         Electrical design of proposed Church auditorium for Reigners Bible Church, along Uyo Village Road, Uyo Local Govt. Area, Akwa Ibom State.
10.       Electrical Design of proposed building development along Okon Inyang street, Ikot Oku, Uyo, Uyo Local Govt. Area, Akwa Ibom State. September, 2014.
11.       Electrical Design of a residential development for Surveyor Ndianabasi Ikot, Ifa Atai Etoi, Uyo Local Govt. Area, Akwa Ibom State.
 
 
NATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS
·         Polling Clerk, 2009 Governorship rerun election in Ekiti State.
·         Supervisory Polling Officer, 2015 Governorship/State House of Assembly election, Southern Iman Ward 4, Etinan L. G. A., Akwa Ibom State. 
·         Supervisory Polling Officer, 2015 Presidential/National Assembly election, Southern Iman Ward 4, Etinan L. G. A., Akwa Ibom State. 
 
LANGUAGES
·   Ibibio (Mother Tongue)
·   English (High Proficiency)
 
HOBBIES
·   Intellectual discourse
·   Traveling/Driving
·   Football and Table Tennis
 
FOREIGN COUNTRIES VISITED
·   South Africa
·   Ethiopia
 
 
JOURNALS ARTICLES AND CONFERENCE PAPERS
1.         Omorogiuwa, Eseosa and Okpo, Ekom Enefiok, “PV-Diesel Hybrid Power System for a Small Village in Nigeria”. International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering Technology. Volume 1, Issue 4, July 2015, ISSN (Online): 2395-566X.
 
2.         Okpo, Ekom Enefiok and Nkan, Imo Edwin, “Constructional Features and Performance Analysis of 3-Phase Linear Induction Motor”. International Journal of Scientific Innovations and Sustainable Development, Volume 6, Number 1, 2016. ISSN: 2276-8203.
 
3.         Nkan, Imo Edwin and Okpo, Ekom Enefiok “Electric Power Forecasting by Year 2020 Using the Least Square Method”. International Journal of Research and Advancement in Engineering Science. Volume 6, Number 1, 2016. ISSN: 2276-8149.
 
4.         E. E. Okpo, O. I. Okoro, C. C. Awah and U. B. Akuru, "Performance Evaluation of 5.5 kW Six-Phase Asynchronous Motor," 2019 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, Abuja, Nigeria, 2019, pp. 639-644.
 
5.          C. E. Abunike, G. D. Umoh, E. E. Okpo and O. I. Okoro “A Comparative Approach for the Analysis of Switched Reluctance Motors with Modified Rotor Pole Geometry” Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 3, December 2020 ISSN (print): 0794-4756, ISSN(online): 2705-3954.
 
6.         E. E. Okpo, O. I. Okoro, C. C. Awah and U. B. Akuru, "Investigating the Dynamic Behaviour of a Six-Phase Induction Motor under Unbalanced Faults," 2020 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, Nairobi, Kenya, 2020, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PowerAfrica49420.2020.9219819.
 
7.         Ezeonye, C.S, Okpo, E. E., Nkan, I. E., Okoro, O. I. “Effect of Saliency and Core Losses on the Dynamic Behavior of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor” Bayero Journal of Engineering and Technology (Bjet) Vol.15 No.3, Aug, 2020 pp 124-133
 
8.         Nkan I E, Okpo E E, Akuru U B, Okoro O I. “Contingency Analysis for Improved Power System Stability of the Nigerian 330 kV, 48-Bus System using Series Facts Controllers” AIUE Congress 2020: International Conference on Use of Energy
 
9.         Innocent U. O., Nkan I. E., Okpo E. E., Okoro O. I. “Predicting the Stability Behaviour of Three Horse-Power Induction Motor using Eigenvalue Method” Bayero Journal of Engineering and Technology (BJET) Vol.16 No.2, May, 2021 Pp 66-81
 
10.      N. S. Khumalo, U. B. Akuru, S. D. Chowdhury, N. P. Memane, E. E. Okpo and O. I. Okoro, "Design and Implementation of Compliance Tests and Evaluation for a 37 kW Induction Motor based on South African and International Standards," 2021 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PowerAfrica52236.2021.9543376.
 
11.      E. E. Ekpo, I. E. Nkan, O. I. Okoro and U. B. Akuru, "Winding Reconfiguration of 5.5 kW Three-Phase Induction Motor for Improved Performance," 2021 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/PowerAfrica52236.2021.9543378.
 
12.       U. O. Innocent, I. E. Nkan, E. E. Okpo and O. I. Okoro “Dynamic Response Evaluation 
of Separately Excited DC Motor” Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 28, No. 2, 
August 2021, ISSN (print): 0794 – 4756, ISSN (online):2705-3954.
 
13.       C. S. Ezeonye, I. E. Nkan, E. E. Okpo and O. I. Okoro “Dynamic Analysis and 
Computer Simulation of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Intermittent Loading” Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) Vol. 41, No. 1, January, 2022, pp.148 –157 Print ISSN: 0331-8443 Electronic ISSN: 2467-8821
 
14.       C. C. Awah, O. I. Okoro, I. E. Nkan, E. E. Okpo “Impact of Structural Dimensions and Poles on the Torque Performance of Dual-stator Permanent Magnet Machines” Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, Vol. 19, No. 1, March 2022, pp. 68-79.
 
 
ON-GOING RESEARCH 
·         Sensor Based Monitoring of Power Metering for Efficient Power Delivery
·         Research on” Design of Locally Manufactured Energy-Efficient Robust Electric Motors” under the Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) Research Category of the National Research Fund (NRF), sponsored by TETFUND.
 
 
REFEREES 
 i.      PROF. O. I. OKORO,
         Electrical/Electronic Engineering Department,
         Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria.  
         Tel. 08037751492
         E-mail : Oiokoro@yahoo.co.uk
 
ii.     DR. U. B. AKURU,
        Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University,
        Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
        E-mail: udochukwu.akuru@unn.edu.ng 
 
iii.     DR. G. E. UMOH,
         Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department,
         Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin.  
         E-mail : gabrielumoh07@yahoo.com

Research Area

Publications

JOURNALS ARTICLES AND CONFERENCE PAPERS
1.         Omorogiuwa, Eseosa and Okpo, Ekom Enefiok, “PV-Diesel Hybrid Power System for a Small Village in Nigeria”. International Journal of Scientific Research Engineering Technology. Volume 1, Issue 4, July 2015, ISSN (Online): 2395-566X.
 
2.         Okpo, Ekom Enefiok and Nkan, Imo Edwin, “Constructional Features and Performance Analysis of 3-Phase Linear Induction Motor”. International Journal of Scientific Innovations and Sustainable Development, Volume 6, Number 1, 2016. ISSN: 2276-8203.
 
3.         Nkan, Imo Edwin and Okpo, Ekom Enefiok “Electric Power Forecasting by Year 2020 Using the Least Square Method”. International Journal of Research and Advancement in Engineering Science. Volume 6, Number 1, 2016. ISSN: 2276-8149.
 
4.         E. E. Okpo, O. I. Okoro, C. C. Awah and U. B. Akuru, "Performance Evaluation of 5.5 kW Six-Phase Asynchronous Motor," 2019 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, Abuja, Nigeria, 2019, pp. 639-644.
 
5.          C. E. Abunike, G. D. Umoh, E. E. Okpo and O. I. Okoro “A Comparative Approach for the Analysis of Switched Reluctance Motors with Modified Rotor Pole Geometry” Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 27, No. 3, December 2020 ISSN (print): 0794-4756, ISSN(online): 2705-3954.
 
6.         E. E. Okpo, O. I. Okoro, C. C. Awah and U. B. Akuru, "Investigating the Dynamic Behaviour of a Six-Phase Induction Motor under Unbalanced Faults," 2020 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, Nairobi, Kenya, 2020, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PowerAfrica49420.2020.9219819.
 
7.         Ezeonye, C.S, Okpo, E. E., Nkan, I. E., Okoro, O. I. “Effect of Saliency and Core Losses on the Dynamic Behavior of Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor” Bayero Journal of Engineering and Technology (Bjet) Vol.15 No.3, Aug, 2020 pp 124-133
 
8.         Nkan I E, Okpo E E, Akuru U B, Okoro O I. “Contingency Analysis for Improved Power System Stability of the Nigerian 330 kV, 48-Bus System using Series Facts Controllers” AIUE Congress 2020: International Conference on Use of Energy
 
9.         Innocent U. O., Nkan I. E., Okpo E. E., Okoro O. I. “Predicting the Stability Behaviour of Three Horse-Power Induction Motor using Eigenvalue Method” Bayero Journal of Engineering and Technology (BJET) Vol.16 No.2, May, 2021 Pp 66-81
 
10.      N. S. Khumalo, U. B. Akuru, S. D. Chowdhury, N. P. Memane, E. E. Okpo and O. I. Okoro, "Design and Implementation of Compliance Tests and Evaluation for a 37 kW Induction Motor based on South African and International Standards," 2021 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/PowerAfrica52236.2021.9543376.
 
11.      E. E. Ekpo, I. E. Nkan, O. I. Okoro and U. B. Akuru, "Winding Reconfiguration of 5.5 kW Three-Phase Induction Motor for Improved Performance," 2021 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2021, pp. 1-4, doi: 10.1109/PowerAfrica52236.2021.9543378.
 
12.       U. O. Innocent, I. E. Nkan, E. E. Okpo and O. I. Okoro “Dynamic Response Evaluation 
of Separately Excited DC Motor” Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Vol. 28, No. 2, 
August 2021, ISSN (print): 0794 – 4756, ISSN (online):2705-3954.
 
13.       C. S. Ezeonye, I. E. Nkan, E. E. Okpo and O. I. Okoro “Dynamic Analysis and 
Computer Simulation of Interior Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor with Intermittent Loading” Nigerian Journal of Technology (NIJOTECH) Vol. 41, No. 1, January, 2022, pp.148 –157 Print ISSN: 0331-8443 Electronic ISSN: 2467-8821
 
14.       C. C. Awah, O. I. Okoro, I. E. Nkan, E. E. Okpo “Impact of Structural Dimensions and Poles on the Torque Performance of Dual-stator Permanent Magnet Machines” Nigerian Journal of Technological Development, Vol. 19, No. 1, March 2022, pp. 68-79.