Lanre Joseph OLATOMIWALJO

Prof. Lanre Joseph OLATOMIWA

Rank: Professor

Department: Electrical & Electronics Engineering

School: School of Electrical Engineering & Technology

olatomiwa.l@futminna.edu.ng
+2349061611760
Room 013, DRID Office, Senate Building

Welcome

Prof Lanre Joseph Olatomiwa is a distinguished academic and researcher specialized in energy systems, with a focus on hybrid renewable energy systems

Biography

Prof. Lanre Olatomiwa is a renewable energy systems expert with over 18 years of experience in university teaching and learning, research, postgraduate supervision, curriculum development, academic leadership, and community service. He is a distinguished academic and researcher specializing in energy systems, with a focus on hybrid renewabl energy solutions. He is a versatile, diligent, and result-oriented professional known for providing practical, hands-on solutions to contemporary global energy challenges. Prof. Olatomiwa holds a PhD in Renewable Energy Systems from the University of Malaya, Malaysia in 2016; a Master of Engineering (with Distinction) in Electric Power and Machines from the Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria in 2012 and a Bachelor of Engineering (with First Class Honours) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria in 2006. Prof. Olatomiwa has an active research profile with significant academic impact.

Research Interests

Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
Energy management in hybrid systems
Demand Side Management
Power System Analysis.

Academic Qualifications

PhD Power & Energy Systems (Renewable Energy)

University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia · 2016

M.Eng Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Electric Power & Machines)

Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria · 2012

B.Eng Electrical & Computer Engineering

Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State, Nigeria · 2006

Professional Affiliations

Member, Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)-# 93062978
Registed Member, Council for the Regulation of Engineers in Nigeria (COREN)- # R24,785
Coporate Member, Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE)- # 9820
Member, Register of Experts Peer Reviewers for Italian Scientific Evaluation (REPRISE)- # 0009950.08-05- 2018

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

EEE 522Reliability Engineering
EEE 517Energy Studies
EEE 322Electric Power Principles
ELE 311Applied Mathematics for Electrical Engineers
EEE 524Fundamentals of Smart Grid and Microgrid Technologies
GET 306Renewable Energy Systems and Technologies

Postgraduate Courses

EPS 710Advance Power System Analysis
EPS 712Distributed Generation & Renewable Energy System
EPS 724Special Topics in Power System (Smart Grid and Microgrid Technologies)
EPS 711Power System Operations, Planning and Quality

Doctorate Courses

EEE 910Approach to Writing Grant Research Proposal

Supervision

Master's Degree

ABUBAKAR, Aliyu Giwa

Design and Reliability Assessment of A Grid-Connected Microgrid for a University Campus: A Case of Federal University of Technology, Minna

2025
completed

FASAMI Dennis Sunday

Energy Management Through Carbon Footprint Tracking with Cloud-Based IOT Devices

2024
completed

ABDULLAHI, Baba Abdullahi

An Investigation on the Impact of Wheeling Distributed Renewable Energy to Residential Load of Gwarinpa Housing Estate, Abuja

2021
completed

ADEYEYE, Adedotun

Development of Hybrid PV/Diesel System for a Remote Primary Healthcare Centre

2019
completed

ABDULAZEEZTajudeen

Modelling and Techno-Economic Sizing of a DC Nano-grid for off-grid Nomadic Settlements in North Central Nigeria

2020
completed

IBEH, Nnamdi Celestine

The Efficiency Analysis of Fuzzy Logic Control Based Dual-Axis Solar Tracking System for Maximum Power Extraction

2018
completed

YAKUBU, Oyiza Rahimat

Performance Evaluation of Two Solid-State Soft Starter (IGBT and MOSFET) for 3-Phase Induction Motor

2018
completed

ULIGWE Japhet

Development of Demand Side Management Strategy for Renewable Energy Penetration for a Rural Health Clinic in Nigeria

2017
completed

CHUKWUKA Anene

Techno-Economic Evaluation of Standalone Hybrid Renewable Power System for a Remote Location in Nigeria

2018
completed

Doctor of Philosophy

ADETORO, Saheed Ayodeji

Development of Intelligent Energy Dispatch Controller for Hybrid Renewable Energy System in a Dairy Farm

IDAKWO Harrison Oyibo

Load Demand Estimation and Prediction Model for Effective Planning and Sustainability of Microgrid Projects in Rural Communities

MAHMOOD, Idris

Development of a Levelized Cost Model and Reliability Assessment of Hybrid Energy Storage System in a Microgrid

ABDULLAHI, Baba Abdullahi

Impact Assessment of Instability in Nigeria's National Grid on the Performance of Renewable Distributed Generation

ALIYU Musa

Design and Validation of a Solar–Biomass Hybrid Renewable Energy System for Controlled Environment Agriculture in Minna, Niger State, Nigeria

Publications

1.

Household Carbon Footprint Assessment Using Real-Time Monitoring Devices: A Case Study of Talba Estate, Minna, Nigeria

Ambafi, J. G., Dauda, U. S., Jack, K. E., Idakwo, H. O., & Olatomiwa, L

Arid Zone Journal of Engineering, Technology and Environment
2026
2.

Analysis of the dynamic performance and energy efficiency of a three-wheel electric vehicle under standard drive cycles

Almadani, M. M., Longe, O. M., Olatomiwa, L., & Somefun, T

AIMS Energy
2026
3.

Techno-economic analysis of an optimized renewable energy integrated combined heat and power system for a primary healthcare facility

Toyeeb A. Abd'azeez , Marvellous O. Iroko, Lanre Olatomiwa,

Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology
2026
4.

Piezoelectric Floor Mat Systems for Sustainable Energy Harvesting

Lanre Olatomiwa, Auta Husseini Nsunya, Harrison O. Idakwo, Ademoh A. Isah, James G. Ambafi, Isiyaku Saleh, Angbas Arigu Daniel

Saudi J Eng Technol
2025
5.

Global energy consumption trends

Lanre Olatomiwa, Harrison O. Idakwo, Winner S. Olusola, Chidera Ezeh

Majlesi Journal of Electrical Engineering
2025
6.

Household-Level Carbon Footprint Forecasting in Nigeria: A Machine Learning Approach with Prediction Error Risk Assessment for Net-Zero Emissions

Olatomiwa, L., Idakwo, H. O., Ambafi, J., Dauda, U. S., Saleh, I., & Jack, K. E.

Carbon Circularity
2025
7.

A machine learning powered energy consumption prediction system with API

Toyeeb A. Abd'azeez , Lanre Olatomiwa

Journal of Electrical Systems and Information Technology
2025
8.

Data-Driven Techniques for Temperature Data Prediction: Big Data Analytics Approach

Adamson Oloyede, Simeon Ozuomba, Philip Asuquo, Lanre Olatomiwa, Omowunmi Mary Longe

Environmental Monitoring and Assessment
2023
9.

A comparative analysis of the performance of multiple metaheuristic algorithms in sizing hybrid energy systems connected to an unreliable grid

Saheed Ayodeji Adetoro, Lanre Olatomiwa, Jacob Tsado, Solomon Musa Dauda

ePrime – Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy (Elsevier),
2023
10.

Techno-economic and environmental impact assessment of a hybrid renewable energy system employing an enhanced combined dispatch strategy

Saheed Ayodeji Adetoro, Lanre Olatomiwa, Jacob Tsado, Solomon Musa Dauda

Green Energy and Resources
2023
11.

Optimal Planning and Deployment of Hybrid Renewable Energy to Rural Healthcare Facilities in Nigeria

Lanre Olatomiwa, Omowunmi M. Longe, Toyeeb A. Abd'azeez , James G. Ambafi, Kufre Esenowo Jack, Ahmad A. Sadiq

Energies (MDPI)
2023
12.

A Review of Internet of Things-Based Visualisation Platforms for Tracking Household Carbon Footprints

Lanre Olatomiwa ; Ambafi, J.G.; Dauda, U.S.; Longe, O.M.; Jack, K.E.; Ayoade, I.A.; Abubakar, I.N.; Sanusi, A.K.

Sustainability (MDPI)
2023

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