Eng. Edward Chikuni
Qualifications:
PhD (Wales), MSc (UMIST, Manchester), BEng, (USL) PrEng. (ECSA,RSA), CEng.(UK), MIET (London), MIEEE, FZwIE
Academic Appointments:
Lecturer
Research Interests:
Energy Efficiency, Power Quality, Energy Planning, Remote Data Acquisition Enhancement
Faculty: Engineering And The Built Environment
Department: Electrical Engineering
Research Category: Energy and Power
Biography:
Email: chikuni2013@gmail.com
Phone: +263 777 606 333
Publications:
1. Chikuni, E. Thomas. G, M. El-Missiry, “Highlights of the Electric Vehicle Research Program at UZ, Proceedings of the IEEE, Africon Conference,Vol. 2, Pages 957-961, Stellenbosch University, South Africa,1996
2. Chikuni E., “Solar Energy in Botswanaâ€, Proc. of the Solar Energy for Development Conference Martinus Nijhoff, for European Community, Varese, Italy, Pages 191-193 ISBN 902472239X, 26-29 March, 1979
3. Chikuni E. Warren L., “Refined Equipment and Methods & Equipment for Testing Polymeric Materialsâ€, UPEC 93, Proc. of Universities’ Power Engineering Conference, 1993, UK. vol.2, Pages 478-481, 22-23 September, 1993
4. Chikuni E. “Energy Reduction Strategies as viewed through student projects at the University of Zimbabweâ€, Domestic Use of Energy Conference, Cape Technikon, Cape Town, Pages 165-168, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, March 2002.
5. Chikuni E, Golba M. “Energy Postgraduate Programmes for East & Southern based on Distance Education and Internet Technologiesâ€, Domestic Use of Energy Conference, Cape Technikon, South Africa, Pages 135-138, ISBN978-0-9814311-7-8, March 2002
6. Chikuni E, du Toit Jacques, “Integration of microprocessor technology in Electrical Machines / Energy Conversion Coursesâ€, International Conference on Engineering Education, Oslo, Pages 6B5-11 to 6B5-16, ISBN 82-7354072-3, 6-10 August, 2001
7. Chikuni E, “Coursework Assessment and Control: their role in better Results†International Conference on Engineering Education, (ICEE), UMIST Manchester, Session 9, Pages 1-6, ISBN 1-56700-186-6, August 2002.
8. Madyira, D, Chikuni E, “Industry-University Interdependence and Self Financing Engineering Education Modelsâ€, International Conference on Engineering Education, (ICEE), UMIST Manchester, Session 9, Pages, 1-4, ISBN 1-56700-186-6, August 2002..
9. Chikuni E, “Benefits of a Regional, Distance Education / Internet Based Postgraduate Teaching & Research Programme for East and Southern Africaâ€, International Conference on Engineering Education, (ICEE), UMIST Manchester Session 9, Pages, 1-5, ISBN 1-56700-186-6, August 2002.
10. Chikuni E, “Dedication to Country & Profession vs. survival, contradictions in Developing Countriesâ€, International Conference on Engineering Education, (ICEE), UMIST Manchester, Session 6, Pages 1-5, ISBN 1-56700-186-6, August 2002.
11. Chikuni E, Madyira, D. “Industry-University Interdependence and Self Financing Engineering Modelsâ€, International Conference on Engineering Education, (ICEE), UMIST Manchester, Session 9, Pages 1-4, ISBN 1-56700-186-6, August 2002.
12. Chikuni E, Tjivikua M. “Developing the Engineering Cadre in Post Independence Namibia: Major Challenges in a rapidly developing technological Societyâ€. International Conference on Engineering Education, July 25-29, 2005 , Gliwice, Poland, Vol. 1, Pages 480-484, ISSN 1562-3580, July 25-29, 2005.
13. Chikuni E, Oyedokun Z., Hill E, “Language Skills: to what extend do they influence the delivery and understanding by students of an Engineering Curriculum?â€. International Conference on Engineering Education, Gliwice, Poland Vol. 1, Pages 547-551, ISSN 1562-3580, July 25-29, 2005
14. Chikuni E, Kavayi, T. “Combining Energy Savings with Modern Lifestyles: the potential of basic microcontrollers in facilitating modern livingâ€, International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, , Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa. Pages 187-191, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, March, 2005
15. Chikuni E, Rashayi E, Gallert P. “International Technology Transfer: An Insight into the Co-operation between a Multi-national and an African Universityâ€. International Conference on Engineering Education, Gliwice, Poland, Pages 438-443 ISSN 1562-3580, July 25-29, 2005.
16. Chikuni E “The Engineering Profession in Zimbabweâ€; Prospects for the Future. The Zimbabwe Engineer, Harare, Page 2, Jan-Mar, 2003.
17. Ogbonnaya I. Okoro P. Govender, E. Chikuni, “Teaching Control Systems Engineering with MATLAB/SIMULINKâ€, International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications-ICEPT 2005, Lagos, Nigeria on 11th-13th October, 2005.
18. Ogbonnaya I. Okoro, P. Govender, E. Chikuni, “A new user-friendly Software for Teaching and Research in Engineering Educationâ€, International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications-ICEPT 2005, Lagos, Nigeria on 11th-13th October, 2005.
19. Ogbonnaya I. Okoro, P. Govender, E. Chikuni “Basic Principles and Functions of Electrical Machinesâ€, International Conference and Exhibition on Power and Telecommunications-ICEPT 2005, Lagos, Nigeria 11th-13th October, 2005.
20. Chikuni E, Kavayi, T. “A Microcontroller Inverter for Solar Home Systemsâ€, International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa. Pages 171-173, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, 4-6 April, 2006.
21. Chikuni E, Schumacher J, Okoro I, “Sustainable Energy Technologies- Review of Current International Developments and Lessons for Southern Africaâ€, International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa, Pages 99-102, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, 4-6 April, 2006.
22. Okoro I, Chikuni E, Govender P, Amuna W, “Electrical and Thermal Analysis of Asynchronous Machine for Wind Energy Generationâ€, International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa, Pages 145-152, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, 4-6 April, 2006.
23. Okoro I, Govender P, Chikuni E, “Power Sector Reforms in Nigeria: Opportunities & Challengesâ€, International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, 4-6 April, 2006, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, Pages 29-34, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, 4-6 April, 2006.
24. Okoro I, Chikuni E. “Prospects of Wind Energy in Nigeriaâ€, International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, Pages 107-111, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, 10-13 April, 2007.
25. Chikuni E, Dondo, M., “Investigating the Security of Power System SCADAâ€, IEEE-Africon Conference, Windhoek, Namibia, Pages 1-7, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, September, 2007
26. Okoro I, Chikuni E. “Simulating a Wind Energy Synchronous Generator with Skin-effectâ€
27. IEEE-Africon Conference, Windhoek, Namibia, Pages 1-7, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, September, 2007.
28. Chidzonga R F, Chikuni E. “Stabilizing a Self Riding Bicycle below Critical Speed,†IEEE-Africon Conference, Windhoek, Namibia, Pages 1-7, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, September, 2007
29. Chikuni E, Okoro I, “HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES, RATIONALE, TECHNOLOGY AND IMPORTANCE IN ENERGY SCENARIOSâ€. International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, Pages 1-8, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, 18-20 April, 2008,
30. P.O. Olabisi Oluseyi, Okoro I, Chikuni E. “Conventional Energy Sources in Nigeria, a statistical approachâ€. International Conference on the Domestic Use of Energy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, Pages 67-71, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, 18-20 March, 2008.
31. P.O. Olabisi Oluseyi, Okoro I, and Chikuni E. “Energy Efficiency programmes in Nigerian Industries: A lesson from Indiaâ€. International Conference on the Industrial and Commercial Use of Energy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, Pages 49-52, ISBN 978-0-9814311-7-8, 28-30 May, 2008,.
32. Chikuni, E.; Engelbrecht, F.; Okoro, O.I.; Dondo, M “The emergence of substation automation in Southern Africa, opportunities, challenges and threats “.
33. International Conference on Power System Technology (IEEE POWERCON), Hangzhou, China, Pages 1-5, ISBN 978-1-4244-5938-4, 24-28 October, 2010.
34. Chikuni, E.; Engelbrecht, F.; Okoro, O.I.; Dondo, M, “Emergence of Polymeric Insulation: Implications for its testing “.International Conference on Power System Technology (IEEE POWERCON), Hangzhou, China, Pages 1-5, ISBN 978-1-4244-5938-4, 2010 , 24-28 October, 2010.
35. Crosson, C. R.; Saha, A. K.; Ijumba, N. M.; Chetty, L.; Chikuni, E., “Stand-alone and grid-connected operation of fuel cellâ€, Renewable Power Generation (RPG 2011), IET Conference, 5-8 September 2011, pp 1-7
36. Chikuni, N Ijumba, A Saha, L Chetty, “Electricity Sector Reform in Africa: Convergence and Diversity of Approaches†AEECT IEEE Conference, Amman, Jordan, Pages 1-5, ISBN 987-1-4577-1083-4, December 5-8, 2011.
37. Akuru, U.B.; Ume, I.C.; Animalu, A.O.E.; Okoro, O.I.; Ekechukwu, O.V.; Chikuni, E., “Revolutionising engineering programmes in developing countries by incorporating a mechatronics curriculum, IEEE Africon, Livingstone, Zambia, Pages 1-6, ISBN 978-1-61284-992-8, 13-15 September, 2011
38. E. Chikuni, T. Govender, O I Okoro, “A Test Rig for Evaluating the Efficiency of Hot Water Boilers under various operating conditionsâ€, Proceedings of the 20th Domestic Use of Energy Conference, Cape Town, Pages 145-152, ISBN 978-0-9815311-7-8, 3-4 April 2012.
39. Rashayi, E.; Chikuni, E., “The potential of grid connected photovoltaic arrays in Zimbabwe , Electrotechnical Conference (MELECON), 2012 16th IEEE Mediterranean, Yasmine Hamamet, Tunisia , Pages 285-288, ISSN 2158-8473, 25-28 March, 2012
40. Kabasa B., Rashayi, E., Chikuni, E, , “Online monitoring of lightning incidence and severity in rural Zimbabweâ€, International Conference on Industrial Technology, IEEE ICIT 2013, Cape Town, South Africa, Pages 875-878, ISBN 978-1-46734-567-5, 24-28 February, 2013
41. Gonzalez-Longatt, E. Chikuni, E. Rashayi,"Effects of the Synthetic Inertia from Wind Power on the Total System Inertia after a Frequency Disturbance", International Conference on Industrial Technology, IEEE ICIT 2013, Cape Town, South Africa,
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