Dr. Utochukwu Emmanuel Ogbodo
Dr. Utochukwu Emmanuel Ogbodo is a SENIOR LECTURER in ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I am Dr. Emmanuel Utochukwu Ogbodo. I am a Senior Lecturer in the department of Electronic and Computer Engineering. My research interest is in Wireless Communication and Computing including smart/Intelligent Systems Technology.
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Address: | Electronics And Computer Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of KwaZulu Natal. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2020) January, 2016 to December, 2019 PhD Electronic Engineering |
| 2 | National Open University of Nigeria. (Master Degree, November, 2014) January, 2012 to May, 2014 MSc Information Technology |
| 3 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University. (Bachelor Degree, November, 2004) March, 1997 to November, 2003 B. Eng (Hons) Electrical/Electronic And Telecommunication Engineering |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University April, 2021 to September, 2023 |
| 3 | Chief Systems Analyst, Nnamdi Azikiwe University October, 2019 to April, 2021 |
| 4 | PhD Researcher/Temporary Lecturer, University of KwaZulu Natal February, 2016 to June, 2019 |
| 5 | Asst. Chief Systems Analyst, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2015 to December, 2018 |
| 6 | Principal Network Engineer/Head, Network and Communications, Nnamdi Azikiwe University January, 2010 to December, 2015 |
| 7 | Network/Systems Consultant, IEEE Consultant Database, Falls Church, USA January, 2009 to November, 2009 |
| 8 | Network/Communications/Part Time lecturer, Kogi State University November, 2006 to December, 2008 |
| 9 | Network/Project Manager, Showers Information Technology Ltd, Lagos April, 2006 to October, 2006 |
| 10 | Technical Consultant, Jabbok Technologies Int’l January, 2004 to March, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | EU Ogbodo, A Kamruzzaman, LL Mendes. (2026, May) Secure precision agriculture throughout the agribusiness value chain leveraging 5G RedCap IoT and blockchain protocols CRC Press, Book name: Moving Towards Sustainable Businesses and Developing More Resilient Economies, pp 104-111 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Emmanuel U. Ogbodo, Vanessa M. Renno and Luciano L. Mendes. (2026, May), "AI-Driven NTN and 5G Edge Integration for Cost-Effective, Secure, and Sustainable Smart Agriculture in Rural Areas: A Comparative Study With Traditional Approaches", IEEE Access, Vol. 14 |
| 2 | Emmanuel O Okechukwu, Azubuike J Ekpunobi, ACO Azubogu, EN Onuigbo, Overcomer Anusiuba, Adline Nwodo, Diemiruaye M Jeroh, Chukwudi B Muomeliri, Chidozie E Okafor, Lynda Ozobialu, Chiamaka P Onu, Uche E Ekpunobi, Nonso L Okoli, EU Ogbodo. (2025, June), "Investigating the doping effects on the optical, electrical, structural, morphological, elemental composition, and magnetic properties of electrodeposited Ti-doped CuS thin films", Materials NanoScience, Vol. 12, (Issue 2) |
| 3 | Godspower Onyekachukwu Ekwueme, Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo, Emmanuel Utochukwu Ogbodo. (2025, September), "ANALYSIS OF AC VOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR SOLAR-BASED UNIVERSITY FACILITIES: INVESTIGATING VOLTAGE PROTECTION DEVICES AND THEIR ROLES IN STABILIZING AC SUPPLY FOR SENSITIVE EQUIPMENTS", International Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Vol. 8, (Issue 9), pp 14 |
| 4 | Emmanuel O. Okechukwu., Imosobomeh L. Ikhioya, Azubuike J. Ekpunobi, A. C. O. Azubogu, E. N. Onuigbo, Overcomer Anusiuba, Adline Nwodo, Diemiruaye M. Jeroh, Chukwudi B. Muomeliri, Chiedozie E. Okafor, Lynda Ozobialu, Chiamaka Onu, Uche E. Ekpunobi, Nonso L. Okoli & E. U. Ogbodo. (2025, December), "Investigating the influence of doping concentrations on the properties of titanium-doped magnesium sulfide (ti:mgs) thin films, for spintronic applications", Indian Journal of Physics, pp 12 |
| 5 | Azubuike Josiah Ekpunobi, Chiamaka Peace Onu, Augustine Chukwuemeka Azubogu, Evangeline Njideka Onuigbo, Diemiruaye Mimi Jeroh, Overcomer Ifeanyi Anusiuba, Adline Nwodo, Emmanuel Utochukwu Ogbodo, Okechukwu Emmanuel Odikpo, Chiedozie Emmanuel Okafor10, Adaora Lynda Ozobialu11, Nonso Livinus Okoli12, Chijioke Elijah Onu13, Uche Eunice Ekpunobi14, Chukwudi Benjamin Muomeliri15. (2025, June), "[PDF] from imrjr.com Production and characterization of Zinc Iron Sulphide (ZnFeS) nanoparticles sourced locally from Nigeria prepared by high energy ball-milling", International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Reviews (IMRJR), Vol. 2, (Issue 6), pp 15 |
| 6 | CG Dilibe, M Shittu, EU Ogbodo. (2025, April), "A Functional Approach to Determining the Optimum Filter Order in Stability of Filtered Electrocardiographic (ECG) Signals", Research & Review: Electronics and Communication Engineering Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 48-61 |
| 7 | GC Dilibe, CB Mbachu, JPI Iloh, EU Ogbodo. (2025, March), "Performance Evaluation of Spectrum Efficiency over Rayleigh Fading Channel in a Tough Channel Error Condition in Fifth Generation (5G) New Radio", Advance Research in Analog and Digital Communications Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 8-21 |
| 8 | GC Dilibe, CB Mbachu, JPI Iloh, EU Ogbodo. (2025, February), "A Review on Cell Edge Interference Mitigation Techniques in 5G New Radio", Journal of Electronics and Telecommunication System Engineering, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 9-21 |
| 9 | Emmanuel U. Ogbodo, Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz, Anish A. Kurien. (2024, June), "5G RedCap Enhancement Towards Improved Cellular LPWAN/5G-IoT for Smart Cities and Industrial IoT Using Genetic Algorithm-Based Neural Network", International Journal of Sensors Wireless Communications and Control, Vol. 15, (Issue 1), pp 16 (14-29) |
| 10 | (1) V. N. Okorogue, E. U. Ogbodo, C. S. Okafor, P. C. Obioma, P. I. Ndihibe. (2023, September), "Optimization of Data Throughput for Improved Traffic Management in a Data Switched Network", Journal of Telecommunication Study, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 10-29 |
| 11 | Ifeyinwa F. Ogbodo1, Ezeagwu C. Ogwugwuam2, Emmanuel U. Ogbodo. (2023, June), "Design and Modification of Sieving Machine for Lower Energy Consumption,", European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 3), pp 11 |
| 12 | I. F. Ogbodo, O. G. Ekwueme, E. Iloegbu, E. U. Ogbodo,. (2023, June), "A Novel Treatment of Textile Wastewater for Safe and Environmental Friendliness Ecosystem using Activated Hamburger Seed Sheel", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 08, (Issue 06) |
| 13 | I. F. Ogbodo, C. C. Ihueze, E. U. Ogbodo, C. E. Okafor. (2023, July), "Appraisal of injection molding systems: A statistical approach", World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, Vol. 09, (Issue 02), pp 13 |
| 14 | I. F. Ogbodo, U. R. Orji, O. O. Munachimso, E. U. Ogbodo. (2023, September), "Apex Printing Company Limited Employees’ Appraisal", World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences (WJAETS), 10(01), 2023. https://wjaets.com/ArchiveIssue, Vol. 10, (Issue 01) |
| 15 | E. U. Ogbodo, I. F. Ogbodo, C. N. Onyenanu, B. C. Nwanonobi. (2023, September), "Electromagnetic Induction Technique of Wireless Power Transfer for Universal Wireless Charging Device", International Journal of Recent Research in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IJRREEE), Vol. 10, (Issue 03) |
| 16 | O. G. Ekwueme, I. F. Ogbodo, C. N. Onyenanu, E. U. Ogbodo. (2023, September), "An Improved Thermo Electric-Based Refrigeration System", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Vol. 05, (Issue 09) |
| 17 | Orji Ugochukwu Richards, Ifeyinwa Faith Ogbodo, Onyenanu Chukwunonso Nnanyelum, Ogbodo Emmanuel Utochukwu. (2023, September), "COMPACT PRESSURE AND SINTER STRENGTH RELATION FOR BRASS POWDER SAMPLE PRODUCED BY OBSOLETE MACHINING PROCESS", International Journal of Progressive Research in Engineering Management and Science, Vol. 03, (Issue 09) |
| 18 | Emmanuel Utochukwu Ogbodo, Adnan M. Abu-Mahfouz and Anish M. Kurien. (2022, December), "Enabling LPWANs for Coexistence and Diverse IoT Applications in Smart Cities Using Lightweight Heterogenous Multihomed Network Model", Journal of Sensor and Actuator Networks, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 20 |
| 19 | E. U. Ogbodo, A. M. Abu-Mahfouz and A. Kurien. (2022, August), "A Survey on 5G and LPWAN-IoT for Improved Smart Cities and Remote Area Applications: From the Aspect of Architecture and Security", Sensors, Vol. 22, (Issue 16), pp 32 |
| 20 | T. L. Alumona, A. N. Osakwe, E. E. Alagbu, N. U. Ezeonyi, E. U. Ogbodo. (2022, March), "Remote Monitoring of Patients with Covid-19 Virus Disease, Ebola Virus Disease and Lassa Fever using Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs)", International Journal of Engineering Technology Research & Management, Vol. 06, (Issue 03) |
| 21 | E. U. Ogbodo, D. G. Dorrell and A. M. Abu-Mahfouz. (2021, May), "Energy-Efficient Distributed Heterogeneous Clustered Spectrum-Aware Cognitive Radio Sensor Network for Guaranteed QoS in Smart Grid.", International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks, Vol. 17, (Issue 7) |
| 22 | C. C. Okpala, I. F. Ogbodo, I. Nkemakonam and E. U. Ogbodo. (2021, November), "The Implementation of Kaizen Manufacturing Technique: A Case of a Tissue Manufacturing", International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing, Vol. 10, (Issue 05), pp 13 |
| 23 | C. C. Okpala, I. F. Ogbodo, S. C. Okpala and E. U. Ogbodo. (2021, September), "Strategies for Improving Productivity in Manufacturing Companies", International Journal of Engineering Science and Computing, Vol. 11, (Issue 09) |
| 24 | C.C. Okpala, I. F. Ogbodo, E. U. Ogbodo and S. C. Okpala. (2021, April), "The Factors that Affect Productivity: A Case of Soft Drinks’ Bottling Companies", Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, Vol. 08, (Issue 09) |
| 25 | E. U. Ogbodo, D. G. Dorrell and A. M. Abu-Mahfouz. (2020, November), "Radio Resource Allocation in Cognitive Radio Sensor Network (CRSN) based Smart Grid: Investigative Study and Solutions", International Journal of Sensor, Wireless Communication and Control, Vol. 11, (Issue 6) |
| 26 | Emmanuel U. Ogbodo, Ifeyinwa F. Ogbodo.. (2019, June), "Optimized Industrial Automation Network for efficient productivity using Quality of Service Policy Mechanism (QPM)", Covenant Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology |
| 27 | E. U. Ogbodo, D. G. Dorrell and A. M. Abu-Mahfouz. (2019, June), "Performance Measurements of Communication Access Technologies and Improved CRSN Model for Smart Grid Communication", Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications and Technologies, Vol. 30, (Issue 10) |
| 28 | E. U. Ogbodo, D. G. Dorrell and A. M. Abu-Mahfouz. (2017, September), "Cognitive Radio based Sensor Network in Smart Grid: Architectures, Applications, and Communication Technologies", IEEE ACCESS, Vol. 5, pp 19084 - 19098 |
| 29 | E. E. Aghauche, E. U. Ogbodo, C. C. Nwosu. (2015, February), "Accessibility and Use of Internet in Prof. Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria", International Journal of Scientific Research and Education, Vol. 03, (Issue 02) |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Emmanuel Utochukwu Ogbodo, Juergen Jasperneite, Luciano Leonel Mendes, Arne Neumann, Anish Kurien, Adnan Abu-Mahfouz. (2025, September), "PS-Aware OSD–An Energy-Efficient Paging Approach for 5G-Enabled Industrial IoT Devices", IEEE, pp 1-9, 2025 IEEE 30th International Conference on Emerging Technologies and Factory Automation (ETFA), Porto, Portugal, 2025, pp. 1-9, doi: 10.1109/ETFA65518.2025.11205758. |
| 2 | Emmanuel U Ogbodo, Luciano L Mendes. (2025, April), "AI-Optimized 6G-IoT Sidelink for Navigation and Platooning of Agricultural Machinery and Collaborative Robots", IEEE, 2025 IEEE Latin Conference on IoT (LCIoT) |
| 3 | Emmanuel Utochukwu Ogbodo, Luciano Leonel Mendes. (2024, October), "Broadband-Based IoT Communication Solutions for Agribusiness and High-Speed Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Advanced Machine Learning Approach", IEEE, pp 187-196 |
| 4 | E. U. Ogbodo, D. G. Dorrell and A. M. Abu-Mahfouz. (2019, March), "Improved Resource Allocation and Network Connectivity in CRSN Based Smart Grid for Efficient Grid Automation", IEEE, The IEEE ICTAS (ICT and Society) 2019 Conference held on 6-8 March 2019 in Durban, South Africa, in IEEE Explore proceeding, |
| 5 | E. U. Ogbodo, D. G. Dorrell and A. M. Abu-Mahfouz. (2017, October), "Communication network architecture of a cognitive radio sensor network (CRSN) based smart grid", , CAES UKZN Post Graduate Research and Innovation Symposium, Westville campus, 26 Oct. 2017, pp.59 |
| 6 | E. U. Ogbodo, D. G. Dorrell and A. M. Abu-Mahfouz. (2017, September), "Performance analysis of correlated multi-channels in cognitive radio sensor network based smart grid in IEEE Explore AFRICON 2017 conference proceeding,CapeTown,18Sep2017,pp.1599-1604,", IEEE, in IEEE Explore AFRICON 2017 conference proceeding,CapeTown,18 Sep 2017,pp.1599-1604, |
| 7 | E. U. Ogbodo, D. G. Dorrell and A. M. Abu-Mahfouz. (2017, May), "Application of Cognitive Radio Wireless Sensor Network in Smart Grid for Efficient holistic monitoring and control", , 4th Eskom Academy of Learning, EPPEI Student workshop, 29-30 May 2017. |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Emmanuel Utochukwu Ogbodo, Luciano Leonel Mendes. "AI-enhanced 5G open architecture-based private network for cost-effective, sustainable smart agriculture in rural areas", (Research Work, 2025 July) Sao Paulo, Brazil. Scientific Workshop of Semear Digital held on June 30 and July 1, 2025, in Campinas at Sao Paulo, Brazil. |
| 2 | Azubike Josiah Ekpunobi, Emmanuel Odikpo Okechukwu, ACO Azubogu, Evangeline Onuigbo, Diemiruaye Mimi Jeroh, Overcomer Anusiuba, Ngozi Nwodo, Emmanuel Utochukwu Ogbodo, Chiamaka Onu, Emmanuel Chiedozie Okafor, Lynda Adaora Ozobialu, Nonso Okoli, Chijioke E Onu, Uche Eunice Ekpunobi. "Doping Effects on the Optical, Electrical, Structural, Morphological, Elemental Composition, and Magnetic Properties of Electrodeposited Ti-Doped Cu2s Thin Films", (Preprint, 2024 September) |
| 3 | Emmanuel Ogbodo, David Dorrell, Adnan Abu-Mahfouz. "Radio Resource Allocation Improvements in CRSN for Smart Grid: A Survey", (Preprint, 2019 November) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Energy-Aware Intelligent Collision Avoidance for Networked Dual-Arm Robotic Palletizing Systems" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Amalu, Prince Nnamdi (2025366006FN) |
| 2 | "Development of energy efficient integrated smart home automation." (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Ewuzie, Martin Chigbogu (Reg: 2024366005FN) |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "Spintronic Materials for Mobile and Computer Memories" (December, 2022 to September, 2025). Completed sponsored grant by TETFund |
| 2 | Awardee: "Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award" (October, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by Tshwane University of Technology |
| 3 | Awardee: "SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: CSIR-DST INTER-PROGRAMME BURSARY AWARD" (February, 2017 to December, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by DST and CSIR- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research |
| 4 | Awardee: "Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Award" (April, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by FAPESP Research Foundation |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Journal Of Communication Engineering and its Innovation" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Journal of Electronics and Communication Systems" (August, 2023) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Development and Application of a Vertical-Agnostic Methodological Assessment Framework for Evaluation of 5G-Based Use Cases" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Reviewer, "Resource Allocation for Secure and Efficient Communication in 5G Networks using a Modified Crossover Genetic Algorithm" (July, 2024) |
| 3 | Reviewer, "ABCD INDEX JOURNAL" (July, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Secretary, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (June, 2021) |
| 2 | Member, "Departmental Quality Assurance Committee" (June, 2021) |
| 3 | Senior Member and Volunteering, "(1) IEEE Volunteer" (September, 2017) |
| 4 | Judge, "Eskom Expo for Young Scientists Regional Expo" (August, 2016) |
| 5 | Lieutenant (2nd), "(2) Nigeria Armed Forces Legion Senior Officer for security volunteering." (June, 2014) |
| 6 | Principal Network Engineer/Head of Network/Communications, "ICT Directorate (Network/Communications Unit)" (January, 2010 to December, 2011) |
| 7 | Head, Network/Communications, "ICT Directorate (Network/Communications Unit) at Kogi State University" (November, 2006 to December, 2008) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Member Institute of Information Technology Professional South Africa (IITPSA)" - 0078519 (member since 2018), https://www.iitpsa.org.za |
| 2 | Professional Member, "Registered Engineer with Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R39282 (member since 2017), https://www.coren.gov.ng/ |
| 3 | Professional Member, "Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN" - 004183/2014 (member since 2014), https://www.cpn.gov.ng/metro/?ref=metro/content&show=4# |
| 4 | Professional Member, "Member Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) UK" - 1100356483 (member since 2014), https://www.theiet.org/ |
| 5 | Senior Member, "Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (SMIEEE)" - 80431644 (member since 2006), https://www.ieee.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "IEEE ICTAS (ICT and Society) 2019 Conference", (IEEE and ICTAS (ICT and Society)), 6th March, 2019 to 8th March, 2019; Durban, South Africa |
| 2 | "IEEE AFRICON 2017 conference", (IEEE), 18th September, 2017 to 19th September, 2017; Cape Town |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "4th Eskom Academy of Learning EPPEI Student workshop", (ESKOM Power Engineering Institute), 29th May, 2017 to 30th May, 2017; Johannesburg |
| Seminar | |
| 1 | "CAES UKZN Post Graduate Research and Innovation Symposium", (College of Agriculture Engineering and Science (CAES) at UKZNe), 26th October, 2017 to 26th October, 2017; Westville Campus, Durban |