2011

PhD, Electrical and Electronic Engineering-University of Nottingham, United Kingdom

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1996

MSc in Electromechanical Engineering

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1995

BSc in Electromechanical Engineering

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2006--2011

PhD, The University of Nottingham, Photonic and Radio Frequency Engineering Group (PRFEG), Electrical Systems and Optics Research Division, Faculty of Engineering, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, United Kingdom

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1990--1996

MSc, BSc, National Technical University (NTU) "Kharkov Polytechnic Institute" "KhPI" , Kharkov, Ukraine

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Graduate Member, Ghana Institution of Engineers, (GMGhIE)

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Member, Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)

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Member, Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

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2010

TracEEE Way Certificate-Interactive Video for Foundation Year Students at the University of Nottingham

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2006

GetFund Government Scholarship to pursue a PhD programme at the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom

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2006

Certificate of Honour for being a Founding Senior Member of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa

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2006

Certificate of Honour for being a Founding Council Member (Non Professorial) of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa

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1990

Ghana/Soviet Union Scholarship

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2000--date

Lecturer

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1. Amuzuvi C. K. and Attachie J. C. (2014), "Investigating a Hypothetical Semiconductor Laser Bar Using a Laser Diode Simulation/Emulation Tool Using Random Levels of Defects", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 7 6, 959-962

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2. 11. Amuzuvi, C. K., Attachie, J. C., & Asante, K (2013), "By-emitter Emulation Enhancement Tool Using a Global Thermal Solver for the Degradation Emulation of a Calibrated 975 nm Tapered Laser Bar", American Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 1 3, 60-63

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3. Amuzuvi C. K., Attachie J. C. (2013), "The Effect of Facet Heating and the Evolution with Aging", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 6 3, 361-365

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4. Amuzuvi C. K., Attachie J. C. (2013), "Effective Power Management in Homes and Premises in Ghana", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 6 3, 354-360

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5. Attachie J. C., Amuzuvi C. K. (2013), "Renewable Energy Technologies in Ghana: Opportunities and Threats", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 6 5, 776-782

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6. Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi & Fuseini Mumuni (2013), "Investigating the Effect of Increased Heatsink Temperature and Packaging-Induced Strain in a Single Emitter Laser Using a Laser Diode Simulation/Emulation Tool", Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol. 1 No. 4, 73-78

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7. Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi & Seth Ofori (2013), "By-Emitter Emulation of the Degradation of a Calibrated 975 nm Tapered Laser Bar Using a Laser Diode Simulation/Emulation Tool", Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol. 1 No. 3, 55-60

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8. Amuzuvi C. K., Attachie J. C. (2012), "Describing a Laser Diode Emulation Tool Using Single Emitter Simulation Results", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, 5 4, 1358-1361

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9. S. Bull, J. J. Lim, C. K. Amuzuvi, J. W. Tomm, J. Nagle, B. Sumpf, G. Erbert, N. Michel, M. Krakowski, and E. C. Larkins (2012), "Emulation of the operation and degradation of high-power laser bars using simulation tools", Semiconductor Science and Technology, vol. 27 9, p. 094012

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10. C. K. Amuzuvi, S. Bull, J. W. Tomm, J. Nagle, E. C. Larkins, B. Sumpf, G. Erbert, N. Michel, and M. Krakowski (2011), "The impact of temperature and packaging-induced strain on current competition and emitter power in laser bars", Applied Physics Letter, 98 241108, 241108

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1. Amuzuvi, C. K. and Addo E., (2014), " “Solar Photovoltaic Alternative for Rural Electrification - A Conceptual Framework for Ghana”, ", Proceedings of the 3rd UMaT Biennial International Mining & Mineral Conference,, pp 497-507.

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2. Amuzuvi, C. K. and Aabe-ere, W. J., (2014), "“Design of a Traffic Light Control System using the Vehicular Adhoc Network Adaptive Method: A Case Study”,", Proceedings of the 3rd UMaT Biennial International Mining & Mineral Conference, , pp. 488-496.

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3. E. Effah, C. K. Amuzuvi and S. Boahen, (2014), " “Barriers to Effective Utilization of ICT in Some Major Gold Mining Companies (GMCs) in Western Ghana”,", Proceedings of the 3rd UMaT Biennial International Mining & Mineral Conference,, pp. 552-557.

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4. S. Bull, C. K. Amuzuvi, J. W. Tomm, B. Sumpf, G. Erbert and E. C. Larkins (2011), "High Power Diode Lasers and Systems Conference", High Power Diode Lasers and Systems Conference, Coventry (UK) 2011. HPD 2011, HPD 2011

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5. C. K. Amuzuvi, S. Bull, J. J. Lim, S. Sujecki, and E. C. Larkins (2009), "High Power Diode Lasers and Systems Conference", High Power Diode Lasers and Systems Conference, Coventry (UK), HPD 2009, 2009, pp. 1-2

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6. S. Bull, C. K. Amuzuvi, J. W. Tomm, R. Xia, J. J. Lim, S. Sujecki, and E. C. Larkins (2008), "High Power Diode Lasers and Systems Conference", High Power Diode Lasers and Systems Conference, Coventry, HPD 2008

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Dr. Christian Kwaku Amuzuvi(2013), Emulation and By-Emitter Degradation Analysis of High Power Lasers LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany, ISBN 978-3-659-37035-9, 272

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2013--date

President of UTAG, Tarkwa Campus

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2005--2006

Panel Member, Electrical and Electronic Division, National Accreditation Board, Accra

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2005--2006

External Assessor/Examiner, Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department, Takoradi Polytechnic

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2005--2006

Head of Department, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, UMaT

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2005--2006

Rep. of University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) on UMaT Tender Committee

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2004--2006

Elected Non-Professorial Member of the University Council, (UMaT)

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2004--2006

President of UTAG, Tarkwa Campus

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2003--2005

University Examinations Coordinator, (UMaT)

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2003--2005

Faculty Examinations Officer, Faculty of Engineering (FOE), UMaT

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2001--2004

Secretary of UTAG, Western University College of KNUST

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2001--2003

Departmental Examinations Officer, Western University College of KNUST, (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department)

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2004--2011

I have carried out a number of research activities as a Lecturer and the major ones are presented in this sub-section. My real research activities commenced when I began my PhD programme at the University of Nottingham in the UK. I had the privilege of working in two different sensitive laboratories within the Photonic and Radio Frequency Engineering Group (PRFEG) namely: Optical Measurement and Evaluation Studies (OMES) and the Clean Room (Yellow Room). 2006: OMES Laboratory ActivitiesThe work in the OMES Laboratory uses numerous Class IV diode lasers. I did measurements in the OMES Laboratory for our industrial partners before they are returned to them. The laboratory is capable of performing the following measurements: Photoluminescence Microscopy (PLM), Electroluminescence Microscopy (ELM), Near-Field Patterns (NFP) and Electroluminescence Spectra (ELS).In the OMES Laboratory, there are a number of design features and administrative controls that are in place in order to reduce the possibility of exposure to stray radiation. Eye protection is available for protection against all wavelengths of laser radiation used in the OMES Laboratory. The selection of appropriate eye protection forms part of a training for using the OMES Laboratory. Registered laser users are responsible for reporting missing or damaged eye protection to their supervisor. Experiments using Class IV diode lasers under bias can only be performed within the beam enclosure running from the micro-positioner stage to a charged-coupled device camera. The diodes must be securely mounted. This enclosure contains an interlock system that is connected to the high-current power supply. Micro-switches are fitted to all of the access panels in this enclosure. An emergency stop button to the high-current power supply is also provided. I did use this lab to perform all the measurements already mentioned in the first paragraph above: PLM, ELM, NFP and ELS. 2006: Clean Room (CR) Laboratory ActivitiesI did part of my research in the CR which demanded that the protocol regarding the use of the laboratory was studied and adhered to at all time. Some of the chemicals which are hazardous and used in the CR include AZ photoresists (flammable liquids) which are kept away from oxidants, sparks and open flames and acids and others. Some of the sensitive equipment used in this laboratory includes the Mask Aligner, Rapid Thermal Annealer, Tube Furnace and Reactive Ion Etcher. The research I did in this laboratory culminated in the fabrication of a Schottky diode.2004 to date: Inefficient use of power generally leads to increase power consumption with its attendant increase in bills paid. With other colleagues in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department of UMaT, studies were conducted into the effective power management in homes and premises in Ghana.

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2000--date

Fabrications of Semiconductor Lasers

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2000--date

Characterisation and By-emitter degradation analysis of High Power Semiconductor Lasers

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Applied Electricity

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Electronic Principles (Electronics I)

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Digital Electronics (Electronics II)

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Control Systems

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Direct Current Machines

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Instruments and Measurements

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Haulage Machinery (Electrical)

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Broadcasting Technology, MSc Module

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Circuit Theory

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10. Applied Electronics

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11. Industrial Electronics II

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Mine Regulations (Electrical)

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Electrical Engineering Drawing I

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Principles of Electricity II

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Workshop Technology

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Electrical Technology II

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Microwave Engineering and Optical Communication Systems, MSc Module

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Electrical Principles II

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Electronics

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1998--2011

(i) Practical Training and Academic ExperienceI have had over the years, professional and academic experience through practical training with, and visits to, electrical, mining and allied companies worldwide including the following:1. Technological Practice 1996, Kharkov, Ukraine2. Special Technological Practice 1996, Kharkov, Ukraine3. Pre-diploma Practice 1996, Kharkov, Ukraine4. Anglogold at Obuasi 20015. VRA at Akosombo, Akosombo Dam 20036. Aboadze Thermal Power Plant 20037. Ghacem at Tema 20038. Kablemetal Company at Tema 20039. Tema Oil Refinery 200310. Valco at Tema 2003(ii) 2007-2008: Postgraduate Representative for the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Nottingham.(iii) 2007-2009: Laboratory Demonstrator, The University of Nottingham.(iv) 2005 to 2006: A Member of National Accreditation Board, Electrical and Electronics Engineering Division that undertakes accreditation.(v) 2005 to 2006: External Assessor/Examiner for the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department for the Takoradi Polytechnic.(vi) July 2003 to September 2006: University Electrical Consultant.(vii) 1999-2001: Part-time lecturer at Takoradi Polytechnic (delivered lectures in Digital Electronics, Computer Applications, Control Systems I, Control Systems II, and Control Systems III and supervised/examined Project Works of students).(viii) 1999-2001: Part-time lecturer at Cape Coast Polytechnic (delivered lectures in Control Systems I, Control Systems II, and Control Systems III and supervised/examined Project Works of students.(ix) Previous Employment 1999-2000: Regional Electrical Engineer for the Public Works Department in Cape Coast, Ghana. I worked as a Member of a Consultancy Team responsible for the supervision of Public Projects undertaken by the District and Municipal Assemblies in the Central Region. 1998-1999: I worked as a Sales Engineer for the Electronic Supplies and Engineering Services Ltd, Accra-North, Ghana. It is a private concern which is the Authorized Distributor in Ghana of MAPLIN ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS.

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Part-time Lecturer, Takoradi Polytechnic, Takoradi-Western Region

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Part-time Lecturer, Cape Coast Polytechnic, Cape Coast-Central Region

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Regional Electrical Engineer, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, Cape Coast

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Sales Engineer, Electronic Supplies & Engineering Services Ltd, Accra-North, Authorized Distributors in Ghana of MAPLIN ELECTRONICS PRODUCTS

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