Michael S OkundamiyaAmbrose Alli University | AAU · Department of Electronics and Computer Engineering
Michael S Okundamiya
Ph.D; M.Eng. (Distinction); B.Eng. (1st Class)
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Introduction
Am a PhD holder with a strong interest in energy sustainability, seeking a stimulating role through hands-on research activities. A highly creative research fellow, and a continuous learner with sound judgement, willing to tackle complex tasks, to enhance my knowledge and skills. Able to explain complex information to audiences at all levels with outstanding presentation skills. Possess a strong desire to take the next step in advancing my interpersonal skills while engaging in the new research.
Additional affiliations
October 2017 - present
Position
- Professor (Associate)
Description
- -Lectures students in multi-disciplinary areas to attain programme objectives. -Assigns leadership roles to individuals for leading group-driven modules. -Emphasizes critical thinking through small group activities. -Instructs students in design, empirical and simulation analysis. -Proctoring of labs, grading of tests, and graduate supervision. -Plans workshops, and leads team discussions on alternative technologies for emission mitigations. -Assessments of sustainable energy systems & tech.
October 2017 - present
October 2014 - September 2017
Position
- Senior Lecturer
Description
- -Facilitator and lecturer for weekly sections of multi-disciplinary areas in Electrical/Electronic Engineering to attain programme objectives. -Used current pedagogical approach to engage with students. -Proctored labs, grading of papers and tests, and graduate supervision. -Prepared new course materials and implemented curriculum. -Evaluated students’ progress towards meeting course objectives. -Research and development of paradigm shift in energy harvesting pathways for sustainable development
Education
September 2011 - February 2015
May 2006 - November 2007
December 1998 - November 2004
Publications
Publications (58)
A grid-linked photovoltaic/fuel cell microgrid optimised for a Nigerian university building is analysed. The objective is to establish the techno-economic and environmental merits of integrating renewable power resources into an erratic electric power grid. The energy-balance method was used for the design. Case study simulations were carried out f...
The variability of critical load demands has led to an increasing push for a clean, sufficient and reliable power supply. Employing innovative techniques to address this need, is a feat yet to be met by several developing nations. Inverter systems based on battery storage provide the extra energy supply to these loads, due to the unavailability of...
The dearth of digital technology has an overwhelming effect on the overall wellbeing of people excluded, due to skills, infrastructure, and funding shortages; especially where such technologies can gradually provide access to life-enriching services for the people. This paper aims to optimize and techno-economic analyzes a mixed power system for th...
This paper aims to design and implement the dynamic spectrum access (DSA) on an audio stream in a congested environment. The test approach for the DSA protocol is based on the frequency of selection of five chosen stations and the size of the audio file saved. The implementation of the DSA protocol was done with an FM received coupled with the ener...
This study investigates the prospect of using an integrated renewable power system to enhance an unreliable grid network for sustainable electricity generation. A grid coupled microgrid comprising photovoltaic and hydrogen fuel cell system, simulated for an information and communication technology (ICT) building is considered. The overall objective...
The aim of this paper is to determine the effects of ambient temperature variation on the breakdown voltage of a distribution transformer. Three different insulation oil samples (naphtha mineral, paraffin mineral and silicon base transformer oil) were collected from six distribution transformers (300 – 500 kVA) across two business units (Asaba and...
This paper describes the size optimization of a hybrid photovoltaic/fuel cell grid linked power system including hydrogen storage. The overall objective is the optimal sizing of a hybrid power system to satisfy the load demand of a university laboratory with an unreliable grid, with low energy cost and minimal carbon emissions. The aim is to shift...
The growing demand for a sustainable power system is motivating worldwide interest in alternative technology. The renewable sources are capable of supplying the required energy but are intermittent and location dependent. A micro power system, if optimally designed can be more reliable and cost effective than a single power source. The overall aim...
This paper aims to investigate the effect of STATCOM on the Nigerian 330kV transmission network. The Newton-Raphson iteration algorithm was used to solve the non-linear problem, which was modelled using MATLAB Software. The result shows that some of the buses fell outside the statutory limit of 0.95pu ≤ V ≤ 1.05pu, which includes: 16 (Kano, 0.8721p...
This paper highlights the implementation of an embedded microcontroller-based intrusion detection system. The PIC16F84A microcontroller embedded in the system was programmed using the MikroC Language for the microcontrollers, to pick up an intrusion signal from the motion sensor, (which interprets the signal to be an electrical signal e.g. voltage)...
The Visual Basic language provides a uniquely powerful, yet easy to learn programming environment, which allows even the absolute beginner to rapidly create and deploy Windows applications. Practical Approach to Programming in Visual Basic has been carefully revised to satisfy the Benchmark Minimum Academic Standards (BMAS) required to meet the nee...
This paper centers on the modeling and optimum capacity allocation of micro-grids capable of operating autonomously from (or in parallel with) an unreliable grid network. The aim is to estimate the monetary cost of reliable power served, considering the unreliable nature of electric power grid in the developing world. The micro-grid developed consi...
This paper describes the design and control strategy of a security door system based on the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology. The objective was to provide efficient system monitoring facilities that can secure the entrance to a building. The design utilised a two-factor authentication mechanism as well as a microcontroller programme...
Hybrid energy systems are widely utilised as they combine different sources of energy to augment for the shortcomings of each power source. Information regarding the operating performance of the system components plays an essential role in establishing the control strategy for the system. The optimum control allows for proper exchange of energy amo...
The growing demand for a sustainable energy supply is motivating worldwide interests in renewable power technologies. Wind is the most promising renewable source globally, leading other sources in making the surroundings cleaner and more environmental friendly, creating new jobs and industries, as well as in the combat against water crises – preser...
This research paper centres on the optimum design, simulation and performance investigation of a micro-power system for off-grid locations. The objectives are to verify the monetary cost, power supply reliability and ecological benefits of the addition of wind turbines and solar photovoltaic array to a diesel generator system for electric power gen...
This paper presents the simulation of an isolated solar photovoltaic-fuel cell (PV/FC) hybrid system with hydrogen storage for mobile telecommunication sites. The objective was to determine the optimum size, monetary cost and power supply reliability of the PV/FC hybrid system as an alternative source of power to isolated telecommunication sites. T...
The rising demands for a sustainable energy system have stimulated global interests in renewable energy sources. Wind is the fastest growing and promising source of renewable power generation globally. The inclusion of wind power into the electric grid can severely impact the monetary cost, stability and quality of the grid network due to the errat...
The main objective of this study is to identify/determine the techno-economic and environmental merits of the inclusion of wind power to diesel power system for electricity generation in Nigeria. The optimum size of the wind-diesel micro-grid was determined by making energy-balance calculations using the Hybrid Optimization Model for Electric Renew...
This paper examines the viability of a grid-connected hybrid energy system (HES) for domestic electricity generation in the developing world. It aims to determine the techno-economic benefits of operating a wind energy conversion system. The HES consists of the grid power supply, wind energy conversion, power electronics, and storage units. The gri...
The paper investigates the accessibility index of cellular mobile networks at Ekpoma. The objective was to determine the performance and quality of service of GSM networks providers in Ekpoma, Nigeria. The assessment was based on the ability of a mobile network to setup and hold calls for a duration of 140 seconds. A total of 34,112 calls, made up...
The paper examined the impact of unavailability of an electric grid network and developed a method for the inclusion of power outages in the analysis of grid-connected micro-grids. The objectives were to determine the optimum system configurations to provide a reliable electric power, estimate the cost of reliable electricity and determine under wh...
This study presents the modelling and optimization of a hybrid energy system (HES) for GSM base transceiver station (BTS) sites in emerging cities. The aim is to ensure reliable and cost-effective power supply, considering the availability, dynamism and viability of energy sources.
Theoretical approach is applied in the modelling, simulation and v...
This study assessed the performance of six solar radiation models. The objective was to determine the most accurate model for estimating global solar radiation on a horizontal surface in Nigeria. Twenty-two years meteorological data sets collected from the Nigerian Meteorological agency and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for the...
Present study investigates the viability of a photovoltaic-diesel-battery hybrid system for electricity generation in Nigeria. It aims to determine the economic, technical and environmental benefits of running a solar photovoltaic (PV) system in Nigeria climatic conditions. The solar irradiation for Abuja (latitude 9.08 °N and longitude 7.53 °E) an...
Lack of available diffuse solar radiation data in Nigeria and the variation of commonly used estimation methods with site meteorology called for the need to evaluate models and verify their suitability based on the local environmental conditions before application for the design and development of solar energy systems. This study assesses the perfo...
This study presents the optimum size of a hybrid energy system for reliable operation of automated teller machines (ATMs). The aim is to identify a configuration among a set of power generation options that can reliably satisfy the electrical power consumption requirements of a remote load at the lowest energy cost, taking into consideration the av...
The rising energy costs and carbon footprint of operating mobile telecommunication sites in the emerging world have increased research interests in green technology. The intermittent nature of most green energy sources creates the problem of designing the optimum configuration for a given location. This study presents the design analysis and contro...
This study presents the optimum size of a hybrid energy system for reliable operation of automated teller machines (ATMs). The aim is to identify a configuration among a set of power generation options that can reliably satisfy the electrical power consumption requirements of a remote load at the lowest energy cost, taking into consideration the av...
The rapid growth of the mobile telecommunication sectors of many emerging countries creates a number of problems such as network congestion and poor service delivery for network operators. This results primarily from the lack of a reliable and cost-effective power solution within such regions. This study presents a comprehensive review of the under...
The growing anxiety on the negative effects of fossil fuels on the environment and the global emission reduction targets call for a more extensive use of renewable energy
alternatives. Efficient solar energy utilization is an essential solution to the high atmospheric pollution caused by fossil fuel combustion. Global solar radiation (GSR) data, wh...
This paper focused on the design of an intelligent phase selector and switching system for efficient selection of an available phase to supply power to a residential load, in case of phase failure of the public power supply. The design utilized the micro-controller-based control, incorporating a d.c power supply, a switching circuit that comprised...
This study proposes a multivariable model of monthly mean daily diffuse solar radiation on horizontal surfaces for three cities (Abuja, Benin City and Katsina), in Nigeria. The estimation was based on a correlation between clearance index and diffuse to global solar radiation ratio and was computed using monthly mean daily data set for global solar...
The goal of the green-mobile technology is to attain negligible anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide (from the GSM base station generators), which constitute by far the largest part of the emissions of greenhouse gases, thereby making the environment much more friendly and safe. This study established the effect of altitude on the output power...
This work reports a new design of solar still with a hemispherical top cover for water desalination with and without flowing water over the cover. The daily distillate output of the system is increased by lowering the temperature of the cover by water flowing over it. The fresh water production performance of this new still was observed in Sri Rama...
This study investigates the effects of orientation of photovoltaic surface and proposes the optimum tilt angle for a photovoltaic array oriented due south in three cities in Nigeria (Abuja, Benin City and Katsina). Three optimization methods (monthly based, seasonal based and annual based) are implemented. The inclination of the surface is assumed...
This study is aimed at realizing a portable self defence weapon that generates a high voltage with small current to help escape from a potentially dangerous situation by stunning the attacker. This was realized using the basic principle of Cockcroft Walton theory and voltage transformation ratio of a transformer. The snubber network was also introd...
This study proposes a temperature-based model of monthly mean daily global solar radiation on horizontal surfaces for selected cities, representing the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. The modelling was based on linear regression theory and was computed using monthly mean daily data set for minimum and maximum ambient temperatures. The results of...
This study proposes a multivariable model of monthly mean daily diffuse solar radiation on horizontal surfaces for three cities (Abuja, Benin City and Katsina), in Nigeria. The estimation was based on a correlation between clearance index and diffuse to global solar radiation ratio and was computed using monthly mean daily data set for global solar...
There is a persistent need for improved and cheaper mobile telecommunication services in Nigeria today. Hence this study identifies the limitations of the current GSM network with a view to proposing better system architectures and network arrangements to improve on the available telecommunication systems. It also spelled out how the Universal Mobi...
This study proposes an optimal control law for a linear constant energy renewal multivariable system supplying power to protection and signaling circuits for switchgears and substation operations. The energy storage mechanism creates a control source that dictates the frequency of the pow er supply voltage. The entire analysis was based essentially...
The incidence of car theft in Nigeria has grown to nearly epidemic proportion. On daily basis, the numbers of stolen cars reported over the media are on the increase. Alarms and other deterrents are not enough. There is actually little one can do to prevent a car from being stolen. However, with a Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) activa...
The incidence of car theft in Nigeria has grown to nearly epidemic proportion. On daily basis, the numbers of stolen cars reported over the media are on the increase. Alarms and other deterrents are not enough. There is actually little one can do to prevent a car from being stolen. However, with a Global System for Mobile communication (GSM) activa...
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Question (1)
I applied the LPSP concept to determine the reliability index, but reviewers recommend that the short-term be included as LPSP is a long-term metric.