Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Dr Ignatius Kema OKAKWU

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1252-9924
Google scholar citation: 647; h index: 14; i10-index: 24
+234 8080056892

Dr Ignatius Kema OKAKWU is a Senior lecturer and researcher in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with expertise in power and renewable energy systems, electrical machines and reliability of systems. He earned his B.Eng. degree in 2009 from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state, M.Sc. degree in 2014 from the University of Lagos, Akoka and a PhD degree (Power and Machines option) in 2019 from the University of Benin, Benin City, Edo state.

He is a registered engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a Member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE).

Dr Okakwu is deeply committed to advancing sustainable energy development in Nigeria through the application of renewable energy systems and hydrogen technologies as key enablers of the energy transition.

In his capacity as Acting Head of Department, he oversees academic administration, curriculum development, staff coordination, and student mentoring. He is committed to fostering a culture of academic excellence, collaborative research, and innovation within the Department. His leadership is directed toward strengthening the Department’s visibility and expanding its contributions to solving local and global energy challenges.

Recent Publications

1. Okakwu, I. K., Akinyele, D. O., Alayande, A. S., Olabode, E. O., Ajewole, T. O., Akinyemi, O. O., Ajibola, O. O. and Oluwasogo, E. S. (2023). Comparative economic viability and sensitivity analysis of a hybrid PV/Battery/Diesel generator for water pumping in Nigeria. Cankaya University journal of science and engineering, Vol. 20(2): 76-94.
2. Olabode, E. O., Okakwu, I. K., Akinyele, D. O., Ajewole, T. O., Oyelami, S. and Olisa, O. V. (2024). Effect of ambient temperature and solar irradiance on photovoltaic module’s performance. Iranica journal of energy and environment, Vol. 15(4): 402-420.
3. Okakwu, I. K., Alayande, A. S., Adizua, O. F., Giwa, S. O., Okubanjo, A. A., Orogbade, B. O., David, A. O. and Alao, P. O. (2024). Performance evaluation of ten numerical methods for Weibull distribution parameter estimation applied to Nigerian wind data. Scientia Africana, Vol. 23(2): 415-432.
4. Okakwu, I. K. (2025). Reliability analysis of a hybrid PV/WIND/BATTERY system using event tree approach. FuLafia journal of science and technology, Vol. 9(1): 16-20.
5. Okakwu, I. K., Alayande, A. S., Orolu, K. O., Okubanjo, A. A., Orogbade, B. O., Samson, J. B. and Ike, C. C. (2025). Reliability evaluation of a hybrid renewable energy complex system with Weibull failure laws using the minimal-cut set approach. Iraqi Statistician Journal, Vol. 2(1): 138-145.
6. Okubanjo, A. A., Okakwu, I. K., Alao, P. O., Lawal, N. S., Babalola, A. A. and Olayiwola, A. (2025). Sustainable poultry farming: A concept of IoT-based poultry management system for small-scale farmers. Al-Bahir journal for engineering and pure sciences, Vol. 6(2): 111-132.
7. Okubanjo, A. A., Okandeji, A., Akinloye, B., Okakwu, I. K. and Osifeko, M. (2025). Real-time LPG leakage monitoring system using IoT and cloud technology. Sigma journal of engineering and natural sciences, Vol. 43(3): 962-980.
8. Okubanjo, A. A., Okakwu, I. K., Olajide, M. B., Alao, P. O. and Olayiwola, A. (2025). Internet of things for sustainable transportation systems. Al-Mustaqbal journal of sustainability in engineering sciences, Vol. 3(1): 48-76.
9. Okakwu, I. K., Ike, C. C., Alayande, A. S., Okubanjo, A. A., Amole, A. O., Oluwaseun, E. S., Olajide, M. B., Ajibola, O. A., Ayanlade, S. O. and Samson, J. B. (2025). RAMD analysis of energy sources for water pumping application in Nigeria. AUIQ technical engineering science, Vol. 2(2): 67-85.

Academic Staff

Dr Okubanjo Ayodeji A. – area of specialisation is Control Systems, Renewable Energy, Biometric System, okubanjo.ayodeji@oou.agoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0003-1908-0365; Google Scholar Citations: 250; h-index: 9; i10-index: 8; (+234 7055418857); Ground Floor, Elect. /Elect. Building, Ibogun Campus.
Dr Olajide Matthew Babatunde – area of specialisation is Electronics and Communication Engineering olajide.mathew@oou.agoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0001-8368-1427; Google Scholar Citations: 302; h-index: 8; i10-index: 6; (+234 8033801682); Ground Floor, Elect. /Elect. Building, Ibogun Campus.
Dr Olanike Olufisayo Ade-Ikuesan. – area of specialization is Power and Machines; olanike.adeikuesan@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0002-0312-4637; Google Scholar Citations: 197, h-index: 9, i10index: 9; (+2347057116881); Ground Floor, Elect. /Elect. Building, Ibogun Campus.
Dr Etinosa Noma-Osaghae –– area of specialisation is Electronic and Communication Engineering etinosa.noma-osaghae@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0000-0003-4030-2321; Google Scholar Citations: 1210; h-index: 19; i10-index: 33; (+234 8126236560); Ground Floor, Elect. /Elect. Building, Ibogun Campus.
Dr Samson Oladayo Ayanlade – area of specialisation is Power and Machines; ayanlade.oladayo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid: 0000-0001-8789-4091; Google Scholar Citations: 246; h-index: 10; i10-index: 10; (+2348062786683); Ground Floor, Elect. /Elect. Building, Ibogun Campus.
Engr. Onaifo Frank – area of specialisation is Microwave, Electronic and Communication Systems; frank.onaifo@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Orcid ID: 0009-0002-7438-9912; Google Scholar Citations: 55; h-index: 5; i10-index: 0; (+2348064767238); Ground Floor, Elect. /Elect. Building, Ibogun Campus
Engr. Alao Peter Olufemi – area of specialisation is Internet of Things-Based Wireless Communication System. peter.alao@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000 – 0003 – 2486 – 915X; Google Scholar Citations: 156; h-index: 7; i10-index: 5; (+2348023178625); Ground Floor, Elect. /Elect. Building, Ibogun Campus.
Engr. Opeyemi Ahmed Ajibola – area of specialisation is Electronics and Communication Engineering; ajibola.opeyemi@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID: 0000-0003-0353-8431; Google Scholar Citations: 25; h-index: 3; i10: 1; (+2348165003214); Ground Floor, Elect. /Elect. Building, Ibogun Campus.
Mr. Joseph Bukola Samson – area of specialization is Power & Machines joseph.samson@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; Orcid ID:0009-0007-6488-4211; (+234 8033970367‬)‬‬‬

Non-Academic Staff

Mrs Ogunsanya Abosede Morenike – Personal Secretary II; abosede.ogunsanya@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; (+23408100802415)
Mrs Adeniyi Bolanle Muinat – Clerical Official I; adeniyi.bolanle@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; (+23408066838964).

Technological Staff

Engr. Ezekiel Sunday Olufemi – Assistant Chief Technologist Ezekiel.Sunday@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng; (+2348055149117).
Mr ODUKOYA Kazeem Oluwakayode – odukoya.olalekan@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng Status: Technologist 1; (+234 08132185614)
Mr Salawu Mumini Abolade – salawu.abolade@oouagoiwoye.edu.ng, Technologists 1; (+23408035204463).