About Engr. Irmiya Bitrus

Lecturer II|B.Eng (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering, MSc. Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems

School

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

Department

Renewable Energy Technology

Programme

National Diploma

Research Interest

Low carbon and Carbon capture Techniques, Solar Photovoltaic, Wind Energy, LiDAR Sensors, Internet of Things (IOT), Data Analysis, Electric & Autonomous vehicles, Motor Drives, Power Electronics, Battery Energy Storage, and Machine Learning.

Awards & Honours

Engr. I. Bitrus, had his bachelor degree at University of  Maiduguri (UNIMAID), Borno State, Nigeria; where he bagged B.Eng (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering. In his quest to dive further into the world of academia, he proceeded for masters degree in United Kingdom where he meritoriously earned  MSc. Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems at Staffordshire University, with a DISTINCTION grade. He is an astute scholar par excellence who earned a whopping 242 certifications in difference courses at COURSERA  (online learning platform); and 25 Diploma  courses as well as completed 22 Certificate courses at  Alison (online learning platform).

Teaching Areas

Science of Renewable Energy, Power System Protection and Control, Electrical Engineering Science, Engineer in Society, Electrical Machines, Circuit Theory, Energy and Environmental Pollution, and Entrepreneurship Development.

Selected Publications

1. Ogunyemi, J., Bitrus, I., Fagbuaro, E. (2022). Design Analysis of 0.5HP Three-Phase PWM Inverter-fed Induction Motor Circuit. Quest Journal: Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering 8 (12) 19-26.

2. Zacchaeus A. Adetona, Ogunyemi J., Bitrus, I. (2020). Maintenance Management Regime for Off-Grid Solar PV Renewable Energy System in Nigeria. European Journal of Engineering Research and Science 5(11). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejers.2020.5.11.2233

3. Bitrus, I., Osore A. O. (2020). Improving Electricity Generation in Nigeria Using Weight of Trucks: A Case Study of Dangote Cement Plant, Ibese, Ogun State. Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IOSR-JEEE). 15(5) 20-25

4. Bitrus, I., Adamu, P.I, Adamu, D, Suleiman, A.D. (2020). Wind Turbine Power Plant: A Viable Partial Replacement for Gasoline as Well As Diesel Electric Generators in

Iconic Research and Engineering Journals (IRE) 4 (2) 100-110

5. Bitrus, I., Olayiwola, J.O., Adamu, D., Babarinde, F. (2020). Thermal Energy Conversion Model: A Case Study of Gas Turbine Power Plant Olorunsogo Phase I, Ogun State, Nigeria. International Journal of Advances in Engineering and Management (IJAEM). 2 (4) 620-624. DOI: 10.35629/5252-0204620624

6. Peter O, M., Irmiya, B., & Henry S, O. (2019). Asymmetrical Fault Recognition System on Electric Power Lines Using Artificial Neural Network. International Journal of Engineering Trends and Technology, 67(11), 61–66. https://doi.org/10.14445/22315381/ijett-v67i11p211

7. Okoye, C. U., Omolola, S. A., Adelakun, N. O., & Bitrus, I. (2019). Retooling Nigeria’s Electricity Generation Sub – System for Sustainable Grid Operation. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3579958

8. Adelakun, N. O. (2018). A Study and Analysis of Energy Generation and Consumption in Dangote Cement Plant, Ibese, Ogun State, Nigeria. SSRN Electronic Journal. https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3579974

9. Ogunyemi, J., Bitrus, I., Mathew, T.O. (2019)

“Design and Implementation of Triangular Waveform and Pulse Generators for Three-Phase PWM Inverter Feeding Induction Motor”. Iconic Research  and Engineering Journals (IRE). Vol. 3 (6)

10. Okoye, C.U., Omolola, S.A., Adelakun, N.O., Bitrus, I. (2019) “Retooling Nigeria’s Electricity Generation Sub – System for Sustainable Grid Operation”. International Journal of Innovations In Engineering Research  and Technology (IJIERT). Vol. 6 (12).

11. Okoye, C.U., Bitrus I., Alao, M.J., Adelakun, N.O., Abdulhamid, I.G. (2018).” A study and Analysis of Energy Generation and Consumption in Dangote Cement Plant, Ibese, Ogun State, Nigeria”. Global Journal of Advanced Engineering Technologies And Sciences (2018),Vol. 5 (11).

12. Paul Inuwa Adamua*, Hamza Abbab and Bitrus Irmiyac .(2017).” Design and Construction of an Autonomous Black Path Following Robo”. (Namoda Frontiers of Business Research: Interdisciplinary Academic Journal 01      (2017

Conferences Attended

1. Bitrus I., Okoye, C.U.,Abdulhamid, I.G.The Need to Embrace Tidal Power Plant in Nigeria for Global Competitiveness in Power Sector. 1st International conference and exhibition on technological innovation for global competitiveness, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State. 5th – 8th, Nov. (2018).

2. Okoye, C.U., Bitrus I., Alao, M.J., Adelakun, N.O. and Abdulhamid, I.G.

A study and Analysis of Energy Generation and Consumption in Dangote Cement Plant, Ibese, Ogun State, Nigeria. . 1st International conference and exhibition on technological innovation for global competitiveness, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State. 5th – 8th, Nov. (2018).

3. Kukoyi, O., Bitrus, I. Stoking the Fire of Entrepreneurship Education the Federal       Polytechnic Ilaro’s Experience. . 1st International conference and exhibition on technological innovation for global competitiveness, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State. 5th – 8th, Nov. (2018).

4. Abdulhamid, I.G., Fadare, S.A and Bitrus, I. (2018).

Development of an Automatic Monitoring System of a Greenhouse Environment using zigbee. 1st International conference and exhibition on technological innovation for global competitiveness, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State. 5th – 8th, Nov. (2018).

5. Bitrus, I., Osore, O.A. Improving Electricity Generation in Nigeria Using Weight of Trucks: A Case Study of Dangote Cement Plant, Ibese, Ogun State. 4th National Conference, School of Engineering, on “ Growing The National Economy Through Technological Advancement, Engineering, Innovation and Application. The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro.

6. Okoye, C. U., Omolola, S.A., Adelakun, N.O. and Bitrus, I. Retooling Nigeria’s Electricity Generation Sub – System For Sustainable Grid Operation. 4th National Conference, School of Engineering, on “ Growing The National Economy Through Technological Advancement, Engineering, Innovation and Application. The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro.

7. Ibrahim G.W., Bitrus, I. Automatic Control Cassava Processing Machine: The Necessary Aid for Technological Renaissance. 16th International Inter-tertiary Multidisciplinary Conference (ISTEAMS) in Collaboration with Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) on Technological Renaissance for Innovations & Productivity (TRIP). 9th -11th, June, (2019).The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State Chapter.

8. Bitrus, I.  Quality Assessment of Nigeria’s Branded Single-Core Electrical Wires: Project Managers’ Perspective.7th  National Environmental Conference on Sustainable Environmental and Economic Development Challenges; Options and Prospects. The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State. 22nd – 25th, April. (2019).

9. Adamu, D., Bitrus, I. Automatic Water Flow Control for Sustainable Environment. 7th  National Environmental Conference on Sustainable Environmental and Economic Development Challenges; Options and Prospects. The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State. 22nd – 25th, April. (2019).

10. Okoye, C.U., Adejumobi,I.A., Bitrus I.,Adedukun A.G. Analysis of Cross-Border  Electricity Transactions in Nigeria. 13th Annual Research and Exhibition of University of Lagos,   Lagos State, Nigeria. 28th – 30th, Aug. (2018).

11. 2019 Engineering Conference, Nigerian Society of Engineers: Building Resilient Infrastructure to Promote Sustainable Industrial Growth. The Afficient Centre, 3 Magajin Rumfa Road Nasarawa GRA, Kano. Dec. 2nd – 6th 2019

12. 2018 Engineering Conference, Nigerian Society of Engineers: Sustainable Engineering Infrastructure For Accelerated Rural Development. Chida Events Centre, Utako, Abuja.      Nov 28-30th 2018

13. 2017 Engineering Conference, Nigerian Society Of Engineers: Diversification of Nigerian Economy: Engineering Perspective. Chida Events Centre, Utako, Abuja. Nov 20-24 2017

Summary of Profile

Engr. Irmiya Bitrus is a Lecturer in the Department of Renewable Energy Engineering Technology, School of Engineering, The Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Engr. I. Bitrus a Lecturer II who teaches Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy courses at both National and Higher Diploma Level. His role involves teaching, supervision of student’s final year projects, research and prototype development, leading students for industrial visits/ excursions, and conducting laboratory practical experiments.