Engr. Dr. Reginald Ekene Ogu


Engr. Dr. Reginald Ekene Ogu


Lecturer II

B. Eng., M. Eng., PhD
Email: reginald.ogu@futo.edu.ng

Biography

Engr. Dr. Reginald Ekene Ogu holds a PhD degree in Electronic Engineering. He is a lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. His research interests include Embedded Systems development, IoT, Web Development and Renewable Energy Utilization.

Reginald is an advocate of Re-engineering, he is proficient in the applicability and effective utilization of ICT tools for improved productivity. Since July 1, 2022, Reginald is the IT Support Officer for the World Bank’s: Center of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environment and Social Standards, FUTO (CE-sPESS).

Dr Reginald coordinated the activities of the IoT-Edge Computing Research Group of Software Engineering department between 2020 and 2022. Under his leadership, the group won a TETFund NRF grant in 2020 and the IEEE TryEngineering STEM Portal Grant in 2021.

Professionally, Reginald is registered by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), to practice engineering in Nigeria. Also, he is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Dr. Reginald has many awards attributable to him. He was a PTDF scholar between January 2019 and December 2020. During the 2020 and 2021 editions of the IEEE PowerAfrica Conferences, Reginald won the “Most Likely to Succeed Project” award by IEEE Smart Village.

Dr Reginald was the facilitator for “Implementation of Renewable Energy Powered Street Light Scheme for Akah Settlement Obinze, Imo State”, a community development project sponsored by the IEEE HAC projects in 2022. In 2023, Dr Reginald was the Project Lead for an IEEE HTB sponsored project:  Alleviating the Sufferings of Dwellers of Umuchie Eziama Using Renewable Energy-powered Solutions. In 2024, Dr Reginald was the Project Manager for an IEEE HTB sponsored project: Promoting the Sustainable Development Goals Using Solar Energy-powered Solutions in Umugakwo.

In the IEEE ecosystem, Reginald has volunteered and is still volunteering in many capacities. Previously, Dr Reginald was:

  1.   Webmaster, IEEE Africa Council (2018 -2023)
  2. Webmaster and Member, Finance and Registration Committee, 2022 IEEE NIGERCON Conference
  3.   Webmaster, 2022 IEEE PowerAfrica Conference
  4.   Webmaster, 2021 IEEE PowerAfrica Conference
  5.   Facilitator, Teacher In-Service Program (TISP) Workshop organized by IEEE Nigeria Section in 2018
  6. Facilitator, IEEE Nigeria Section Maker Faire 2017 held at Baze University, Abuja
  7. Facilitator, IEEE Region 8 TISP Week 2016 event FUT, Owerri

Currently, Reginald is the:

  1.   Webmaster, IEEE Nigeria Section
  2.   Webmaster, IEEE PES YP
  3.   Webmaster, 2023 IEEE PowerAfrica Conference
  4.   Webmaster and Co-chair, Publicity and Marketting Committee, 2024 IEEE PowerAfrica Conference
  5.   Webmaster and Co-chair, Publicity and Marketting Committee, 2022 IEEE NIGERCON Conference
  6.   Chair, IEEE Computer Society, Nigeria Chapter

Academic Qualification

  • B. Eng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
  • M. Eng in Electronic Engineering
  • PhD 

Honours/Awards

  • IEEE HAC/SIGHT Projects Grant 2022: Implementation of Renewable Energy Powered Street Light Scheme for Akah Settlement Obinze, Imo State
  • Member of the research team that won a TETFund NRF 2020 grant; Development of a Computerized Medical Triage for Improved Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria based on IoT-Edge Technology
  • Won the “Most Likely to Succeed Project”Award in the IEEE Smart Village – Meet the Entrepreneur competition: August, 2021
  • Bronze Winner: 2021 IEEE Student Paper Competition: Water-Energy-Food Nexus.
  • IEEE Pre-University STEM Portal Grant 2021: Pre-University Student Workshop and Competition on EMBEDDED SYSTEMS 2021 (EMBED’21
  • Member of the research team that won a TETFund NRF 2019 grant; Design and Development of Waste Management and Hazard Alert System.
  • Won the “Most Likely to Succeed Project”Award in the IEEE Smart Village – Meet the Entrepreneur competition of PowerAfrica, 2020
  • Scholarship: PTDF LSS Scholarship Scheme 2019

Affiliations

  • Registered Engineer with COREN
  • Member, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Courses Assigned to Teach

  • SEN 202 (Software Requirements and Modelling),
  • SEN 301 (Software Construction),
  • CSC 303 (Computer Systems Laboratory)
  • CSC 403 (Computer Hardware Systems Design)
  • CSC 515 (Microprocessor Architecture)

Experience

  • Electrical Engineer II (May 2017- September 2019), Department of Electrical Services, Ministry of Public Utilities; 
  • Field Engineer (December 2014- April 2017) – Reoc Automation Services, 21 Chikwere Street, Owerri; 
  • Intern (June 2011- December 2011) – Tech-Aid Engineering Ltd., 2 Chief Bede Nzenwa Avenue, Owerri.

Research Interest

  1. Embedded Systems
  2. Wireless
  3. IoT
  4. Cloud Computing
  5. Web Development
  6. Renewable Energy Utilization

Publications

  1. Ndinechi, M. C., Uzoechi, L. O., Ogu, R. E., Aliyu, A. and Okoronkwo,C. D. (2022). A Load Control System for Off-grid Renewable Energy Optimization in Healthcare Delivery. 2022 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica, 2022, pp. 1-3, doi: 10.1109/PowerAfrica53997.2022.9905259.
  2. Duru, U. I., Wayo, D., Ogu, R. E., Cyril, C. and Nnani, H. (2022). Computational Analysis for Optimum Multiphase Flowing Bottom-Hole Pressure Prediction. Transylvanian Review 30(2). http://transylvanianreviewjournal.com/index.php/TR/article/view/907
  3. Ogu, R. E., Achumba, I. E., Okoronkwo, C. D., Chukwudebe, G. A., Chukwuchekwa, N. (2022). An IoT Solution for Air Quality Monitoring and Hazard Identification for Smart City Development. 2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Development (NIGERCON), 1-5, doi: 10.1109/NIGERCON54645.2022.9803129.
  4. Chukwudebe, G. A., Nwoko, C. O., Ayogu, I. I., Ikerionwu, C., Amadi, E. C., &Ogu, R. E. (2022). An Assessment of Household Perceptions of Use of ICT and Improved Methods of Waste Management in Owerri , South – East Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 11(04), 74–79.
  5. Ogu, R. E., Chukwudebe, G. A., Achumba, I., Chukwuchekwa, N., & Ezenugu, I. A. (2022). A Robust IoT-based Air Quality Monitoring Node for Multi-Location Deployment. International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, 11(03), 146–151.
  6. Ayogu, I. I. and Ogu, R. E. (2021). An Exploratory Study of Periodicity Detection Algorithms for Energy Theft in Smart Grids. 2021 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica.
  7. Chukwudebe, G. A., Ogu, R. E. and Fawei, J. E. (2021). Critical Requirements for Sustainable Deployment of IoT Systems in Nigeria. 2020 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Cyberspac (CYBER NIGERIA), 119-126
  8. Ogu, R. E., Uzoechi, L. O, Mshelia, Y. U., Erike, I. A. and Okoronkwo C. D. (2021). Applicability of Distributed IoT-powered Triage Units in the Management of Infectious Diseases in Developing Countries: The COVID-19 case. 2020 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Cyberspac (CYBER NIGERIA), 11-15
  9. Ogu, R. E., Ikerionwu, C. and Ayogu, I. I. (2021). Leveraging Artificial Intelligence of Things for Anomaly Detection in Advanced Metering Infrastructures. 2020 IEEE 2nd International Conference on Cyberspac (CYBER NIGERIA), 16-20
  10. Ogu, R. E., Agwu, D. D. and Ezenugu, I. A. (2019). Anti-Theft System for the Protection of Solar Street Lighting Infrastructure. 2nd International Engineering Conference, pp.254-261. https://ujetmouau.net/ ISBN 978-978-53175-8-9
  11. Ogu, R. E., Chukwudebe, G. A. and Mbanaso, U. (2019). Mitigating the Harmful Effects of Ransomware: The Amalgamated Approach. 14th International Conference: Smart Nations, Digital Economies and Meaningful Lives, pp.229-235.
  12. Anyanwu, K. C., Chukwudebe, G. A. and Ogu, R. E. (2018). Development of an Internet of Things Pipeline Monitoring System. World Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, Vol.4 (3). pp.155-167
  13. Ogu R. E. and Chukwudebe, G. A. (2017). Development of a Cost-Effective Electricity Theft Detection and Prevention System based on IoT Technology. IEEE 3rd International Conference on Electro-Technology for National Development (NIGERCON).
  14. Ogu, R. E., Nosiri, O. C. and Ezenugu, I. A. (2017). Optimizing the Performance of a Standby Generator using Electronic Sequential Loading System. IEEE 3rd International Conference on Electro-Technology for National Development (NIGERCON).
  15. Ogu, R. E., Chukwudebe, G. A. and Ezenugu, I. A. (2016). An IoT Based Tamper Prevention System for Electricity Meter, American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol.5(10), pp-347-353,ajer.org
  16. Dike, D. O., Ogu, R. E., Uzoechi, L. O. and Ezenugu, I. A. (2016). Development of an Internet of Things based Electricity Load Management System. American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol.5(8), pp-199-205. ajer.org
  17. Dike, D. O., Agwu, D. D., Ogu, R. E., and Afamefule, M.S. (2016). Varactor Modelling for Power Factor Correction in a Varying Load. American Journal of Engineering Research, Vol.5(5), pp-105-108.ajer.org
  18. Ezenugu, I. A., Ogu, R. E. and Ikwueze, S. N. (2013). Microcontroller Based Water Controller for Optimum Water Supply. International Journal of Engineering Research & Technology (IJERT), ISSN: 2278-0181, Vol. 2(12). www.ijert.org.

Research/Publication Links

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9828-8839

Research Gate Profile URL: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Reginald_Ogu

Google Scholar Page URL: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=6QKj8SEAAAAJ&hl=en