Dr. Abigail Chidimma Odigbo
Dr. Abigail Chidimma Odigbo is a LECTURER I in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Department, Faculty Of Engineering in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Odigbo, Abigail Chidimma, currently a Lecturer in Electrical Department of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
A holder of:
HND, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering from YABATECH, Lagos.
PGD, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering from COOU, Uli, Anambra state.
M.Eng, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering from COOU, Uli, Anambra state.
PhD, Electrical/ Electronic Engineering from COOU, Uli, Anambra state.
Personal Information
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Address: | Electrical Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF ENGINEERING |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Uli. (Doctor of Philosophy, December, 2023) March, 2020 to August, 2023 PhD In Power Electronics Engineering Electrical Engineering |
| 2 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli. (Master Degree, February, 2020) February, 2015 to July, 2019 M.Eng Electrical/ Electronic Engineering |
| 3 | Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Uli. (Post-Graduate Degree, January, 2015) December, 2011 to January, 2015 PGD Electrical/ Electronic Engineering |
| 4 | Yaba College Of Technology, Lagos. (HND, November, 2008) January, 2003 to March, 2005 HND Electrical Engineering (Electronics Option) |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Departmental SIWES Coordinator (Electrical Engineering Department), Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka September, 2025 to Present |
| 2 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka May, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | Technologist, Nnamdi Azikiwe University December, 2019 to May, 2024 |
| 4 | Engineer (SURE-P), Anambra Broadcasting Service September, 2014 to September, 2015 |
| 5 | Customer Service Officer/ Front desk Teller, Intercontinental Bank Plc March, 2007 to December, 2009 |
| 6 | Teacher (Maths & Further Maths), Command Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos (NYSC) October, 2005 to September, 2006 |
| 7 | IT staff( Electrical/ Electronic Engineering department), Evans Medical Plc, Agbara, Ogun State (SIWES) January, 2002 to December, 2002 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie. (2026, February), "Influence of Distributed Generation on Voltage Performance of the Enugu Electricity Distribution System", International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), Vol. 13, (Issue 2), pp 702-724 |
| 2 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie. (2026, January), "Impact of Distributed Generation Penetration on Short-Circuit Levels in an Active Distribution Network: Case Study of the Enugu Electricity Distribution System", International Journal of Technology, Health and Sustainability (IJTHS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 130-137 |
| 3 | Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Odigbo Abigail Chidimma. (2026, January), "Voltage Profile Improvement in Renewable-Integrated Distribution Grids using the Voltage Deviation Index for Optimal DG Placement", International Journal of Technology, Health and Sustainability (IJTHS), Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 113-121 |
| 4 | Ogboh Victor C., Odigbo Abigail C., Nwoye A. N., Aniagboso A. O.. (2026, January), "Experimental Validation of MI-Based Impedance Matching in EHV PLCC", The International Journal of Latest Technology in Engineering, Management & Applied Science |
| 5 | Ogboh V. C., Ogboke H. N., Odigbo A. C., Nwobu C.C., Ikaraoha O. C.. (2026, May), "Comparative Analysis of Application of Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Fault Studies in Power Systems", International Journal of Engineering Research and Development, Vol. 22, (Issue 5), pp 344-352 |
| 6 | Okonkwo Innocent Ifeanyichukwu, Obieribie Vincent Oluchukwu, Obinwa Christian Ikechukwu, Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Iloh John Paul I.. (2026, April), "Control of Industrial Based Electro-Hydraulic Actuator in a Mash Filter Machine Using Genetic Algorithm", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 4), pp 5587-5602 |
| 7 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie, Oyiogu Dennis Chukwuemeka. (2026, February), "Power Quality Improvement in Distribution Networks Using Active Compensation Techniques", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 173-180 |
| 8 | Ihejirika Chinasa, Atuchukwu John A., Okonkwo Innocent I., Odigbo Abigail C.. (2026, June), "Intelligent Contingency Ranking of Nigeria’s 330 KV Transmission Network Using Artificial Neural Network", ISA Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 3, (Issue 4), pp 1-15 |
| 9 | Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie, Anionovo Ugochukwu, Odigbo Chidimma, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Ikaraoha Chika Obinna, Ezeagwu Christopher. (2026, February), "Improving Signal Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis of a Shaft System Using Convolution Neural Network (CNN)", IRE Journals, Vol. 9, (Issue 8), pp 269-279 |
| 10 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie. (2026, March), "Impact of Load Growth on the Operational Performance of the Enugu State Electric Power Distribution Network", International Research Journal of Modernization in Engineering Technology and Science, Vol. 8, (Issue 3), pp 2928-2961 |
| 11 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie, Obi Obinna Kingsley. (2026, February), "Energy Storage Integrated Control Framework for Voltage and Frequency Regulation in Modern Grids", World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 158-165 |
| 12 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie, Obi Obinna Kingsley. (2026, February), "Artificial Intelligence Driven Control and Fault Diagnosis in Converter Dominated Power Systems", World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 166-172 |
| 13 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie. (2026, February), "Adaptive Virtual Inertia Strategies for Frequency Stability in Low Inertia Power Networks using Fuzzy Logic Controller", Global Journal of Engineering and Technological Advances, Vol. 26, (Issue 2), pp 91-97 |
| 14 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie, Obi Obinna Kingsley. (2026, February), "Grid Forming Converter Control for Stability Enhancement in Renewable Dominated Power Systems using Model Predictive Control", Global Journal of Engineering and Technological Advances, Vol. 26, (Issue 2), pp 84-90 |
| 15 | Nwobu Chinedu C., Odigbo Abigail C., Obi Obinna K.. (2025, July), "Enhancing Evaluation of Dynamic Behavior of Shafts in Aerodynamic System using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Based System", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM) |
| 16 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie. (2025, August), "An Improved Method For Examining Solar PV Module Failure and Reliability Rate", IJLTEMAS, Vol. 14, (Issue 7), pp 421-431 |
| 17 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie, Obi Obinna Kingsley. (2025, July), "Exploring The Reduction of Power Losses Through Distributed Energy Resources", IJLTEMAS, Vol. 14, (Issue 7), pp 2278-2540 |
| 18 | OK Obi, CC Nwobu, AC Odigbo. (2025, January), "Critical Contingency Analysis Enhancing Stability in Nigeria's 330KV Grid", International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM), Vol. 7, (Issue 01), pp 123-130 |
| 19 | Shittu Moshood, Omotayo Oshiga, Opeyemi Osanaiye, Abdulrasaq Olanrewaju Amuda, Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Tunde Araoye. (2025, November), "Design and Implementation of Heterogenous IoT Wearables for Multi-Disease Monitoring with OFDM-based Spectrum Allocation", Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Vol. 40, (Issue 2), pp 667-677 |
| 20 | OK Obi, CC Nwobu, AC Odigbo, DC Oyiogu. (2024, August), "Artificial Neural Network Applications in Transmission Line Fault Diagnosis", International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), Vol. 9, (Issue 8), pp 48-62 |
| 21 | Obi Obinna Kingsley, Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie. (2024, May), "A Hybrid Time-Frequency Signal Processing Technique for Power System Fault Detection", International Journal of Engineering Inventions, Vol. 13, (Issue 5), pp 157-170 |
| 22 | Nwobu Chinedu Chigozie, Obi Obinna Kingsley, Odigbo Abigail Chidimma. (2024, June), "Soil Resistivity Improvement Design for Substations Earthing Systems. A Case Study of NIBO Substation, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Engineering Inventions, Vol. 13, (Issue 6), pp 90-96 |
| 23 | Iloh J.P.I, Odigbo A.C, Mbachu C.B.. (2023, May), "Internet of Things Concept for Improving Energy Metering in Power Distribution Networks", IRE Journals, Vol. 6, (Issue 11), pp 632-6416 |
| 24 | Ogboh V.C., Anionovo U.E., Ezeude M.G., Odigbo A.C., Ogboke H.N.. (2020, November), "Power System Harmonic Reduction Using Shunt Active Filter", Iconic Research and Engineering Journals, Vol. 4, (Issue 5), pp 315-327 |
| 25 | J.P. Iloh, A.C. Odigbo. (2018, November), "Rogowski Coil Based Digital Energy Meter", American Journal Of Engineering Research |
| 26 | Odigbo Abigail Chidimma, Israel Chidi, Ossai Victor. (2017, May), "An Optimized Approach for Improving Current Sensing in Digital Wattmeters using Rogowski Coils", AJER, Vol. 6, (Issue 4), pp 207-222 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Analysis of microgrid as a solution to the problem of shortfall of power supply in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria" (2026). Completed Masters project by Abone Chioma Helen (2024236010FN) |
| 2 | "Modeling and Optimization of Nigerian Power System Using PYPSA" (2026). Ongoing Masters project by Ezeakacha Chukwunwike Bonaventure (2024236005FN) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Electrical and Telecommunication System Research (ELECTROSCOPE)" (March, 2026) |
| 2 | Editor, "Annals of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Intelligence (ASTEMI)" (September, 2025) |
| Accreditation Panel Memberships | |
| 1 | Accreditation Sub-Committee Coordinator on SIWES, "Departmental Accreditation Committee" (April, 2026) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Member, "Accreditation committee" (April, 2026) |
| 2 | Departmental SIWES Coordinator (Electrical Engineering), "SIWES" (September, 2025) |
| 3 | Postgraduate programme Supervisor(Electrical Engineering Department), "College of Postgraduate Studies" (October, 2024) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "Institute of Policy Management Development (IPMD)" - 2156 (member since 2025), https://www.ipmd.org.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)" - R65194 (member since 2021), https://coren.gov.ng |
| 3 | Full Member, "Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)" - 56677 (member since 2021), https://nse.org.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
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| 1 | "Waste in Green Economy for Sustainable Industrial Development", (Faculty of Engineering, NAU), 9th February, 2022 to 10th February, 2022; University Auditorium, NAU, Awka |