Dr. Chukwunenye Sunday Okafor

Dr. Chukwunenye Sunday Okafor is a LECTURER I in ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Chukwunenye Sunday Okafor

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Electronics And Computer Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department/Sub-Unit:
ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2021)
May, 2012 to February, 2021
PhD. Communication Engineering Electronic & Computer Engineering
2University Of Benin, Benin City.. (Master Degree, November, 2012)
December, 2010 to December, 2011
M.Eng. Electronic/Telecommunication Engineering
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.. (Bachelor Degree, April, 2004)
September, 1998 to December, 2003
B.Eng. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
4Comprehensive Secondary School, Nawfia.. (SSCE, January, 1997)
September, 1991 to January, 1997
SSCE
5College Demonstration Primary School, Awka. (FSLC, November, 1991)
January, 1985 to July, 1991
FSLC

Relevant/Working Experience

1RENEWAL AS EXAM OFFICER, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
February, 2024 to Present
2Internal Examiner, Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering
April, 2023 to Present
3PG Supervisor, College of Post Graduate Studies
April, 2023 to Present
4INTERNAL/EXTERNAL EXAMINER, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING UNIZIK
April, 2023 to Present
5Examination Officer, Department Of Electronic And Computer Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
June, 2021 to Present
6Lecturer II, Department Of Electronic And Computer Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
November, 2020 to Present
7Assistant Examination Officer, Department Of Electronic And Computer Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
February, 2020 to June, 2021
8Assistant Lecturer, Department Of Electronic And Computer Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
November, 2019 to October, 2020
9Project Manager, Tralat Engineering & Energy Solutions Ltd., Lagos
September, 2016 to July, 2019
10Project Engineer to Project Manager, Valenz Holdings Ltd., Lagos
November, 2006 to August, 2016
11Teacher, Government Science School, Nassarawa Eggon, Nassarawa State. (NYSC)
September, 2004 to August, 2005

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Nwosu Ifeoma .L. 1 ; Alagbu Ekene E., Ezeagwu Christopher O., Okafor Chukwunenye S., Obiadi Ifeanyi P.,. (2024, January), "Design and Implementation of a Smoke/Fire Detection using Computer Vision and Edge Computing", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 1978-1986
2Owuamanam Chrysantus .C., ,Akpado Kenneth .A., Ikpo kingsely .U., Alagbu Ekene .E., Okafor Chukwunenye .S.,. (2023, July), "Maximum Power Point Tracking System for Solar Power Application using Fuzzy Logic Controller", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 8, (Issue 7), pp 1079-1094
3Okorogu, V.N., Okafor, C.S.,. (2023, November), "Dynamic Power Consumption in Base Transceiver Station in Urban and Rural Setting in Awka, Nigeria using Multi-Attribute DecisionMaking Technique", International Journal of Scientific Research and Management, Vol. 11, (Issue 11), pp 960-975
4Okorogu, V.N., Okafor, C.S.,. (2023, November), "A Smart Multi-Attribute Decision Making Approach for Improving the Performance of Sensor Networks", International Journal of Scientific and Technical Research in Engineering, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 53-64
5EkeneAlagbu,OkezieC.C,EzeagwuC.O,OkaforC.S,. (2023, July), "MicrogridSizingforRuralElectrificationin DevelopingAfricanCountries", InternationalJournalofElectricalandTelecommunicationSystemsResearch, Vol. 11, (Issue 11)
6Okorogu, V.N., Okafor, C.S.,. (2023, December), "Improving Traffic Management in a Data Switched Network Using an Adaptive Discrete Time Markov Modulated Poisson Process", European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 542-562
7Okorogu, V.N., Okafor, C.S., Egbonwonu E.L.,. (2023, November), "Improving Resourse Management in Virtual Private Network using Modified Dynamic Hose Model", International Journal of Scientific and Technical Research in Engineering, Vol. 8, (Issue 6), pp 1-20
8Okorogu,V.N, Ogbodo E. U, Okafor, C. S., Obioma, P.C.,. (2023, August), "Development of an Energy-Efficient Routing Algorithm for Long Distant Wireless Sensor Network Infrastructure", Journal of Electronics and Communication Systems, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 43-59
9Okorogu,V.N, Ogbodo E. U, Okafor, C. S., Obioma, P.C.,. (2023, July), "Optimization of Data Throughput for Improved Traffic Management in a Data Switched Network", Journal of Telecommunication Study, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 10-29
10Okafor C.S., Alagbu E.E., Onyeyili T.I., Maduka N.C.,. (2023, September), "Performance Analysis and Evaluation of 4G Network Based on Handoff Process", Unizik Journal of Technology, Production and Mechanical Systems, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 81-88
11Okorogu, V. N., Okafor, C. S., Ezeagwu, C. O.,. (2023, April), "Signal Tracking and Acquisition Model for Handoff Process in 4G Network", European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 123-136
12Chinedu R. Okpara, Victor E. Idigo, Chukwunenye S. Okafor. (2023, April), "Comparative Analysis of the Features of a 5G Network Production Dataset: The Machine Learning Approach", European Journal of Engineering and Technology Research, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 52 - 57
13Nnebe Scholastica Ukamaka, Odeh Isaac Ochim, Okafor Chukwunenye Sunday, Ugbe Oluchi Christiana. (2023, August), "Evaluating the level of inteference in UMTS/LTE heterogeneous network system", International Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology (IJ-ICT), Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 92 - 102
14Aniedu A.N, Nwokoye S.C., Okafor C.S., Anyanwu K.U.. (2022, September), "Modelling Machine Learning-based Energy Loss Detection and Monitoring System for Advanced Metering Infrastructure", Information Technology for Education and Development (ITED) in IEEE
15Nwokoye C. S, Aniedu A. N., Okafor C.S., Nzemalu A.C. (2022, July), "Design Of Interactive Smart Mirror System for Digital Information Display Based on Multitasking Approach Using Raspberry Pi", Jurnal Ilmiah Bidang Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 143 - 147
16S.U. Nnebe, C.S. Okafor, T.I. Onyeyili, G. Nathaniel. (2022, October), "Design and Implementation of Decentralized Voting System on the Ethereum Blockchain", International Journal of Computer, Vol. 45, (Issue 1), pp 95 - 104
17C.S. Okafor, S.U. Nnebe, C.A. Obi, S.K. Ogbuokebe. (2022, November), "Empirical Characterization and Modelling of a Typical WCDMA Cellular Network towards Enhancing Soft Handoff Decision", American Journal of Engineering Research
18Okafor C.S., Onyeyili T.I., Alagbu E., Ogbuokebe S.K. (2022, February), "Determination of Energy Consumption for Non-Prepaid Metered Electricity Consumers using GSM Technology", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 171 - 177
19Okafor C.S., Nnebe S. U., Alumona T.L., Onuzuluike V. C., Jideofor U. C.. (2022, March), "Door Access Control Using RFID and Voice Recognition System", International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), Vol. 10, (Issue 3), pp 157 - 13
20Nnebe S.U, Onyeyili T.I, Okafor.C.S, Agubata F.N. (2022, March), "MULTICELL ENVIRONMENT : TOOL FOR CAPACITY ENHANCEMENTOF LTE SPECTRUM USING ADAPTIVE MODULATION", International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, Vol. 11, (Issue 3), pp 42 - 51
21Alagbu E.E., Okezie C.C., Okeke O.N, Okafor C.S. (2022, June), "Microgrid sizing for rural electrification in Nigeria", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 20, (Issue 1), pp 621 - 642
22Okafor C.S. Nnebe S.U. Onyeyili T.I. Onuzulike V.C., Ogbuokebe S.K. (2022, June), "Nose Mask Detection And Temperature Checking System With Automatic Hand Sanitizer Dispensing Unit", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 146 - 151
23Okafor C.S., Nnebe S.U., Onyeyili T.I., Nwokoye C.S.. (2022, July), "DESIGN of an ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM for a SCHOOL HOSTEL", International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering, Vol. 11, (Issue 7), pp 4 -15
24Ekene Alagbu, Okezie C. C, Obioma P. C, Okorogu V.N, Okafor C. S. (2021, October), "Hierarchical Power Scheduling Algorithm and Energy Management System in a Smart Solar Micro Grid", International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), Vol. 9, (Issue 10), pp 251 - 266
25Aniedu A.N, Nwokoye C. S, Avah S. E, Okafor C. S. (2021, November), "A Smart Pest Control System Based on Automated Reverse Aerodynamics and Suction Technology", International Journal for Research in Applied Science & Engineering Technology (IJRASET), Vol. 9, (Issue 11), pp 1811 - 1818
26Nnebe S. U, Oranugo C.O, Okafor C.S, Odeh Isaac Ochim. (2021, November), "The Impact Of Interference On UMTS/LTE Network Technology In A Highly Dense Environment", International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), Vol. 8, (Issue 11), pp 48-54
27Maduka, N. C., Okafor, C. S., Archibong, E. I.. (2021, November), "INVESTIGATION OF QUALITY OF SERVICE (QoS) OF GSM NETWORK PROVIDERS AT FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, GUSAU, ZAMFARA STATE", Nigerian Journal of Physics 30(2), Vol. 30, (Issue 2), pp 77 - 85
28Okafor C.S., Idigo V.E., Onyeyili T.I., Obioma P.C. (2021, May), "Design Of A Microcontroller-Based Capacitor Switching System For A Power Distribution Network", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 1281 – 1289
29Onyeyili T.I., Azubogu A.C.O, Okafor C.S., Oranugo C.O. (2021, May), "Simple Cryptographic Data Security Algorithm For Wireless Sensor Network", International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Vol. 6, (Issue 5), pp 834 – 840
30Ufoaroh S.U., Irechukwu Oge, Obioma Peace C., Okafor C.S.. (2021, August), "Development of an Enhanced Fuzzy-Logic Based Algorithm for Improved Handoffs in Long Term Evolution (Lte) Systems", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Vol. 3, (Issue 8), pp 464-480
31Okafor Chukwunenye .S., Idigo Victor .E., Ezechuwu O.A., Alumona T.L.. (2020, January), "Analytical Evaluation Of Voltage Drop Along 11/0.415KV Distribution Lines And Within Agu-Awka Injection Substation Distribution Network", Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 16, pp 12-21
32Okafor Chukwunenye .S., Idigo Victor .E., Ezechuwu O.A., Alumona T.L., Maduka N.C.. (2020, January), "Automated Monitoring And Reporting System For Enhancing Availability Of Distribution Transformer Using GSM Technology", Electroscope Journal
33Ajuzie U.C., Azubuogu A.C.O., Okafor C.S., Maduka N.C.. (2020, January), "Fuzzy Based Energy Management Model For Smart Campus Hybrid Microgrid", Electroscope Journal
34Ifeagwu E.N., Obi P.I., Okafor C.J., Okafor C.S., Igwe J. I.. (2015, April), "Performance Evaluation Of Rake Receiver In CDMA20001x Mobile Cellular Radio Network", International Journal of Engineering and Innovative Technology, Vol. 4, (Issue 10), pp 177-181
35Ifeagwu E.N., Ejiofor H.C., Obi P.I., Okafor C.S., Okoro K.C. (2015, May), "Bit Error Rate Reduction In Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) 20001X Mobile Communication Network Using Antenna Diversity Technique", International Journal on Engineering and Innovative Technology (IJEIT), Vol. 4, (Issue 11), pp 5-9
Dissertations
1Okafor Chukwunenye Sunday.. (2021, March), "Enhancing The Performance Of Electric Power Distribution Network Using Microcontroller And GSM-Based Reporting System".
Other Relevant Publications
1Okafor Chukwunenye Sunday.. "GSM Technology As A Technical Tool For Electric Power Availability Improvement In Nigeria (Presented To Nigerian Society Of Engineers, Awka Branch)", (Presentation, 2021 November)
2Okafor Chukwunenye Sunday.. "Practical Role Of Instrument Transformers In A Power Substation; Case Study: 15MVA, 33/11KV Injection Substation. (Presented To Nigerian Institute Of Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Awka Chapter).", (Presentation, 2019 May)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Contributions to the University/Society
1SECRETARY, "DEPARTMENTAL DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE" (February, 2024)
2MEMBER, "DEPARTMENTAL RESULT COLLATION COMMITTEE" (February, 2024)
3EXAMINATION OFFICER, "Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering" (February, 2024)
4PG SUPERVISOR, "College of Post Graduate Studies" (April, 2023)
5Member ASUU NAU Committee on Guest House Building, "ASUU UNIZIK BRANCH" (October, 2023)
6Staff Adviser for 500-Level Students., "Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering" (February, 2023)
7CHAIRMAN EDUCATION/YOUTH SKILL ACQUISITION COMMITTEE, "AMUDO COMMUNITY AWKA" (December, 2021)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "Nigeria Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (MNIEEE)" - 22506 (member since 2010), https://nieee.org.ng
2Full Member, "Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Reg. No.: R.19,256" - R. 19,256 (member since 2010), https://nieee.org.ng
3Full Member, "NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS (MNSE)" - 22506 (member since 2009), https://nse.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"IEEE Conference on ITED - Changing the Narrative through Building a Secure Society with Disruptive Technologies.", (IEEE), 1st November, 2022 to 3rd November, 2022; Nile University, Abuja
2"Faculty Of Engineering International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Waste in Green Economy", (FACULTY OF ENGINEERING), 9th February, 2022 to 9th February, 2022; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium
Other Events
1"1. Faculty Of Engineering International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, "Raw Materials Processing And Utilization For Sustainable Development".", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 13th August, 2018 to 14th August, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium
2"Faculty Of Engineering International Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, "Commercializing Engineering For Diversification In A Developing Economy: Bridging Town And Gown"", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 20th June, 2016 to 21st June, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium
3"Faculty Of Engineering National Conference, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Engineering For Sustainable Development.", (Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 19th May, 2014 to 20th May, 2014; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Auditorium
4"Alstom Grid Technical Seminar, "Protection, Control And Maintenance Of Air Insulated Switchgear, Training On MICOM Px40, Smart Grid Technologies"", (Alstom Grid), 25th March, 2014 to 26th March, 2014; TCN Headquarter , Maitama Abuja.
5"TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON APPLICATION OF OVER-CURRENT PROTECTION RELAYING", (SIEMENS), 15th June, 2011 to 16th June, 2011; Siemens Power Academy Lagos
6"TECHNICAL WORKSHOP ON CAUSES/PREVENTION OF FAILURE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES IN TRANSFORMERS", (NIGERIAN SOCIETY OF ENGINEERS, LAGOS BRANCH), 6th May, 2009 to 9th May, 2009; Engineering House Lagos
7"SEMINAR ON PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND ATTITUDE REORIENTATION", (JMJ CONSULTING), 17th November, 2006 to 25th November, 2006; Enugu