Electrical & Electronics Engineering

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering offers a range of courses leading to the award of BEng., MEng., and PhD degrees. The department provides comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, covering areas such as Electrical Power and Machines, Control and Instrumentation, Computer Hardware and Software Design, Communication Electronics, and Systems Analysis. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing mathematical skills necessary for problem-solving in these disciplines.

The overarching philosophy of the department is to develop national capacity in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with the goal of transforming the country from a third world and developing nation into an advanced and developed nation. This transformation is envisioned through the development of highly skilled human capital in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Over the years, the Department has produced approximately 2,500 graduates at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These graduates have found employment in various sectors in Nigeria and abroad. Many of them have achieved significant milestones in their respective fields, particularly in Power Systems, Machines, Control, Telecommunication, Oil and Gas, Banking and Finance, Computer, and Manufacturing Industries. Some graduates have also pursued careers in academia.

Overall, the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering aims to provide a robust education and training to its students, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the advancement of the field and the development of the nation.

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About the Department

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering offers a range of courses leading to the award of BEng., MEng., and PhD degrees. The department provides comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, covering areas such as Electrical Power and Machines, Control and Instrumentation, Computer Hardware and Software Design, Communication Electronics, and Systems Analysis. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on developing mathematical skills necessary for problem-solving in these disciplines.

The overarching philosophy of the department is to develop national capacity in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, with the goal of transforming the country from a third world and developing nation into an advanced and developed nation. This transformation is envisioned through the development of highly skilled human capital in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Over the years, the Department has produced approximately 2,500 graduates at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These graduates have found employment in various sectors in Nigeria and abroad. Many of them have achieved significant milestones in their respective fields, particularly in Power Systems, Machines, Control, Telecommunication, Oil and Gas, Banking and Finance, Computer, and Manufacturing Industries. Some graduates have also pursued careers in academia.

Overall, the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering aims to provide a robust education and training to its students, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the advancement of the field and the development of the nation.

BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering was established on February 1, 1983.  It was named the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in 1994 to align with the growing field of Computer Engineering. However, in 2009, the department underwent a restructuring process and was divided into three separate departments, one of which is the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. This division was prompted by the visionary approach of the then Vice-Chancellor, Prof. M. S. Audu, who recognized the need for specialized undergraduate education in line with industry trends.

The Department offers a range of degree programs, including BEng., MEng., and PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The first set of graduates, consisting of four individuals, completed their degrees in 1989.

Overall, the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering has a rich history of producing skilled graduates and contributing to various sectors. With its specialized options and commitment to high-quality education and research, the department continues to play a crucial role in advancing the field and meeting the demands of the industry.

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Vision

The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering aspires to become a premier department and an academic centre of excellence in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. It aims to be at the forefront of advancements, innovation, and research in the discipline, setting high standards for education, training, and research.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering is to cultivate and enhance capacity building and human capital development through practical and dynamic training, cutting-edge research, and the provision of high-quality developmental services. The department is committed to maintaining exceptional standards in Electrical and Electronics Engineering education, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to meet the demands of society. The department’s mission is driven by the goal of establishing a legacy that endures both in terms of time and space, contributing to the advancement and progress of the field at the national and international levels.

Power Systems

An electric power system is a network of electrical components deployed to supply, transfer, and use electric power. An example of a power system is the electrical grid that provides power to homes and industries within an extended area.

Electrical Machines and Drives

In electrical engineering, electric machine is a general term for machines using electromagnetic forces, such as electric motors, electric generators, and others.

Electronics and Telecommunications

Electronics and telecommunications engineering ( ETE) is a branch of electrical engineering that focuses on designing and developing electronic technology products. 

Control and Instrumentation

Instrumentation and control engineering (ICE) is a branch of engineering that studies the measurement and control of process variables, and the design and implementation of systems that incorporate them. 

Powerline Communications

Power-line communication  carries data on a conductor that is also used simultaneously for AC electric power transmission or electric power distribution to consumer

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Electrical engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.

HOD BIOGRAPHY

Dr Lanre Olatomiwa

Phone No: +2349061611760 Email: olatomiwa.l@futminna.edu.ng

Dr Lanre Olatomiwa: obtained B.Eng and M.Eng degree in Electrical Engineering/Electronics from Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria, and a PhD degree in Renewable Energy systems at University of Malaya, Malaysia.  He is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering. His research interests include, hybrid renewable energy systems, energy management in hybrid systems, Demand Side management, rural healthcare power development and optimization techniques for renewable energy (RE) integration. He has supervised more than 50 undergraduate projects, 8 Master Degree research projects and currently supervising 3 PhD students. He has over 60 scholarly articles in reputable high-impact Journals and these publications has won several awards with over 3000 citation and 20 H-Index

COMMUNITY SERVICES

The department is actively engaged in community services. Some of the community services in recent times include:

  1. Capacity training for research community: Seminar: Grantsmanship and Research Communication to Non-Academic Audience. A two-day seminar at NITDA Hall, Gidan Kwano Campus FUT Minna.
  2. Capacity training for Summit University, Offa (SUN, OFFA), Kwara, a two day capacity training titled “Seeking Grants for your Business”
  • Information seminar on Exploring the benefits of IEEE Membership, a one day seminar.
  1. Moderation on the Talk-show “ Network Orchestration in a close loop system for Autonomous Network in a 5G Era…
  2. Telemedicine and e-health Solution towards improving Nigerian Health Care Systems. one day seminar in Gidan-Kwanu Campus.
  3. Capacity Building and Handholding for Grant Sourcing for Selected LED Beneficiaries in Niger State. GIZ
  • Hybrid Mini-grid Analyst to Triple “E” System and Associate Energy Consulting Ltd, Lagos. (#Providing consulting services in designing and analyzing hybrid renewable energy systems for the company’s projects)
  • Renewable Energy Consultant to Solmenz Engineering Venture Nigeria Ltd, Abuja Nigeria (#Providing consulting and project management services in varieties of renewable energy system design, and implementation)

Other community services rendered by the department include but not limited to 

  1. Providing Resource Persons to NUC Accreditation Teams to both Federal and State Public Universities in Nigeria
  2. Providing Resource Persons to COREN as Accreditation Team Members to accredit Electrical Engineering Programms in both Federal and State Public Universities across Nigeria
  3. Providing Assessors to candidates for professorial promotion in some Universities in Nigeria
  • Providing PhD and MEng External Examiners to Electrical and Electronics Engineering postgraduate thesis in Nigeria and South Africa
Grantsmanship and Research Communication to Non-Academic Audience. A two-day seminar at NITDA Hall, Gidan Kwano Campus FUT Minna.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS IN THE DEPARTMENT

Department and University policy on admission are strictly adhered to during admission of students into the programme. There are three levels of entries and two modes of entrance, They include:

Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) (100 Level)

Candidates are required to obtain Five (5) credits at ‘O’ Level of not more than two sittings, which must include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other science subject (that is, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing or Biology/Agricultural Science). In addition, they should obtain scores higher than or equal to the JAMB/University admission minimum score. 

Direct Entry (DE) (200 Level and 300 Levels)

Candidates must meet the ‘O’ level requirements in (i) above, In addition, a DE candidate must meet one of the following requirements:

  1. A’ Level GCE, HSC or IJMB with good passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry
  2. National Diploma (ND) in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering with a minimum of Lower credit from a recognised NBTE accredited Polytechnic. Candidates who meet these requirements may be admitted into 200 level.
  3. Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering with a minimum of upper credit from recognised NBTE accredited Polytechnic. Candidates who meet these requirements may be admitted into 300 level.

RESEARCH WORK

Research Work Publications (Scopus Indexed): The department has had high research visibility in the last five years with well over 4000 citations (in goggle scholar) with several articles published in reputable national and international conference proceedings and journals indexed by Scopus.

H-indexed articles by Google Scholar. In addition, the members of staff of the department are recipients of Vice-Chancellor’s Commendations and Award for Distinguished Accomplishments in Outstanding Scholarly Publications, Wining International Fellowships, Winning International and National grants and Invaluable Contributions to the High Performance of the University between December, 2017 and November, 2020. The followings are the breakdown of the awards:

  • The department received a Certificate of Award for ranking 8 among 21 departments based on the number of staff of the University that published in SCOPUS Indexed Journals.
  • Dr Lanre Olatomiwa received a Plaque for Top 10 Ranked Staff in Publications in SCOPUS Indexed Journals Based on Q1 publications.
  • Dr Lanre Olatomiwa received a Plaque for Top 10 Ranked Staff in Publications in SCOPUS Indexed Journals Based on H-Index
  • Dr Lanre Olatomiwa received a Plaque for Top 10 Ranked Staff in Publications in SCOPUS Indexed Journals Based on Number of Citations
  • Dr Lanre Olatomiwa received a Certificate of Award for Researcher with more than 1000 Google Citation
  • Dr Lanre Olatomiwa received a Certificate of Award for Wining International Fellowship― Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowship.
  • J,G Kolo received a Certificate of Award for winning a national grant (TetFund/ IBR
  • Isaac Damilare Oketotun a 200L student of the department received a Certificate of Award for securing a copyright certificate in Infinite Square Theorem development.

RESEARCH GRANT

During the period under review, some of the research grants, collaborations and activities of EEE members of staff are outlined below:

List of Funded Executed Project/On-going project

  1. Development of an IoT-based Real-Time Visualization Platform for Tracking Household Carbon Footprint funded by TetFund National Research Fund 2021 NRF Intervention (N 30,000,000)
  2. Design and Fabrication of a Secure, Smart and Intelligent Electronic Voting System (SSIEVS). funded by TetFund National Research Fund 2021 NRF Intervention (N 32,750,000)
  • Optimal Planning & Development of Demand Side Management (DSM) Strategies for Hybrid Renewable Energy Penetration in Rural Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria Funded by TETFund/IBRI Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria (N1,217,310)
  1. Development of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) e-Literacy Platform for Secondary Education in Kaduna State. Funded by Ministry of Education Kaduna State worth six million eight hundred naira only (N 6, 800, 000)
  2. Higher Education Partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa (Artificial Intelligence for Clean Energy Development – AI4CE). Funded by Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom worth one hundred and fifty-five thousand four hundred and six five pounds only (£155,465)
  3. Clean Energy Options for Sustainable Electricity Supply to Remote Communities in Ogun State. Funded by African Institute for Mathematical Science (AIMS), Canada worth ten thousand dollars only ($10,000)
  • Maximizing the penetration levels of hybrid renewable energy systems in rural areas with demand-side management approaches in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Funded by Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy BEIS, United Kingdom worth twenty-three thousand five hundred pounds only (£23,500)
  • Sustainable Energy Access Solutions for Improved Rural Healthcare Service Delivery in West Africa Countries. Funded by Global Challenges Research Fund (GCFR), through Academy of Medical Sciences Networking grant, United Kingdom worth twenty five thousand pounds only (£25,000)
  1. VIMONET: A Vital Sign Monitoring System for Enhanced Healthcare Delivery During the COVID-19 Era and Beyond to be funded by Tetfund National Research Fund NRF Intervention, worth twenty-three million naira (N 23,000,000)

List of Submitted/Approved Concept Note/Grant Proposal

  1. Design and Fabrication of an Intelligent Evaporative Cooling System for Tomato Post Harvest Storage to be funded by TetTund National Research Fund NRF Intervention (N 48,500,000)
  2. Development of Digital Twin and Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Monitoring and Control of Aquaculture Systems For Small and Medium Scale Enterprise to be funded by TetFund National Research Fund NRF Intervention (N 38,500,000)

COLLABORATION / PARTNERSHIP

The department is in collaboration with various academic and research institutions inside and outside the country. Such collaborations include the appointment of  Dr Lanre Olatomiwa (Head of Department) as Visiting Associate Professor at University of Johannesburg, South Africa on Research & Innovation; Postgraduate supervision, Joint applications for funding and affiliated research publications. Another member of staff Dr, Henry Ohize is an M.Sc External Examiner to the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Prof. Jonathan Kolo is an MIT Empowering the Teachers Scholar. Dr Sadiq is a senior visiting  scholar at Summit University, offer, Kwara State, Nigeria.

 

External Linkages: The department have an affiliated B.Eng programme being hosted by Federal Polytechnics Bida, Niger State and Federal Polytechnics, Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria

INNOVATION/EXHIBITION/PATENTING

Students of the department won medals at DOME/AI4CE Project Exhibition

It was 8 out of 8 for the representatives of EEE at the maiden edition of project exhibition organised by the department of mechatronics engineering, under the project Artificial Intelligence for Clean Energy (AI4CE). Eight (8) of final year projects from the 2019/2020 sessions that were exhibited won medals. Statistics of the medal is as follow:

  1. Four (4) Gold,
  2. Two Silver and
  3. Two (2) Bronze.

Undergraduate Students of EEE emerged 4th position in the Nigerian Genius competition Organised at Clintonel Innovation Center, Aba

Three undergraduate students of the department namely Attahiru Jibril (300L), Abdullah Asimiyu (200L) and  Raheemah Alayaki (200L) participated and took 4th position in the Nigerian Genius competition Organised at Clintonel Innovation Centre, Aba.

Department participation in FUT Minna 38th Founders Day and 30th Convocation Exhibition

The department participated in the 38th Founders Day and 30th Convocation Exhibition of the University held at convocation square. The following are the list of the project exhibited:

  1. Electric Car Jack (E-Jack)
  2. Password-Based Circuit Breaker (Pin-CB)
  3. Transmission Line Fault Detector (Tx-Fault Detector)
  4. Power System Monitoring and Control System (PQ-Monitor)
  5. Piezoelectric Device for Generating Electrical Energy from Footsteps Pressure (Piezo-Gen)

Creation of Departmental Undergraduate (UG) project database

To ensure continued development for market-ready products and commercialization, EEE has created undergraduate project database. This is in line with the Intellectual Property Audit of the university. The newly graduated students have all submitted their copyright to the university and provided details on each project as well as contact details of the project developers/innovators. A screenshot of the database is shown below: