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Dr. Robert Agyare Ofosu

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Position

Department

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Research Interest

Control Engineering, Industrial Automation, Embedded Systems, Electrical Machines and Drives, Artificial Intelligence, Frequency Control of Power System and Electrical Cable Tension Control.




Autobiography

Dr Robert Agyare Ofosu holds the degrees of BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Ghana, MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Control Engineering Option) from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya and PhD in Control Science and Engineering at Jiangsu University, China. He is a member of IEEE. His research interests include control engineering, artificial intelligence and electric drives.

Academic Degrees

2024
PhD control Science and Engineering
Jiangsu University (JU), China
2016
MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Control Engineering Option)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya
2012
BSc (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
University of Mines and Technology (UMaT),Tarkwa, Ghana
2006
WASSCE
St. Peter’s Secondary School, Nkwatia Kwahu, Ghana

Institutions Attended

2020--2024
Jiangsu University (JU), China
2014--2016
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya
2008--2012
University of Mines and Technology (UMaT),Tarkwa, Ghana
2003--2006
St. Peter’s Secondary School, Nkwatia Kwahu, Ghana

Professional Bodies

2019--Date
Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
2019--Date
Member, IEEE Control Systems Society
2019--Date
Member, International Association of Engineers
2012--Date
Member, National Society of Black Engineers

Awards

2024
Third Prize, Engineering Entrepreneur Unleashed Competition organised by Jiangsu University, China
2023
Second Prize, 2024 Research Symposium Competition organised by Jiangsu University, China
2016
Exchange Programme Student at JKUAT Graduates at the Top of His Class
MaT Staff Development Sponsorship To pursue PhD at Jiangsu University, China
Jiangsu University Presidential Scholarship
UMaT Staff Development Sponsorship to pursue MSc at Jomo Kenyatta Univerisity of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya

Academic Rank

2019--Date
Lecturer
2017--2019
Assistant Lecturer
2012--2013
Teaching Assistant

Journal Publications

  1. Odoi, B., Ofosu, R. A., William, K. (2024), "A Generalised Poisson Regression Analysis of COVID-19 cases in Ghana", International Journal of Statistics and Applied Mathematics, 2 2, 131-136
  2. Ofosu, R. A. Zhu, H. (2024), "Tension control algorithms used in electrical wire manufacturing processes: a systematic review", Cogent Engineering, 11 1, 1-35
  3. Ofosu, R. A., Zhu, H., Odoi, B. (2024), "A Hybrid Prediction Fault Location Model for Copper Wire Manufacturing Process", Acta Polytechnica Hungarica, 21 6, 147-167
  4. Ofosu, R.A., Odoi, B., Boateng, D.F., Muhia, A. M. (2023), "Fault Detection and Diagnosis of a 3-Phase Induction Motor Using Kohonen Self-Organising Map", Jurnal Nasional Teknik Elektro, 12 1, 30-41
  5. Ofosu, R. A. Normanyo, E, Abdul-Aziz, N, Stickings, S. S. (2023), "Speed Control of an Electrical Cable Extrusion Process Using Artificial Intelligence-Based Technique", Jurnal Nasional Teknik Elektro, 12 1, 42-52
  6. Ofosu R. A., Normanyo, E., Kaberere, K. K., Kamau, S. I. and Otu, E. K. (2022), "Design of an Electronic Load Controller for Micro Hydro Power Plant Using Fuzzy-PI Controller", Cogent Engineering, 9 2, 1-20
  7. Normanyo, E., Ofosu, R. A. and Acquah D. S. (2022), "On Sensor-Based Ore Sorting", Ghana Mining Journal, 22 1, 56-61
  8. Ofori, C. Ofosu R. A., Ametepe, E. A. (2022), "Optimal Mini-grid for Rural Electrification: A Case Study of Sekoukou-Niger", Jurnal Nasional Teknik Elektro, 11 3, 141-149
  9. Ofosu, R. A, Odoi, B. and Asamoah, M. (2021), "Electricity Consumption Forecast for Tarkwa Using Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average and Adaptive Neuro Fuzzy Inference System", Serbian Journal of Electrical Engineering, 8 1, 1-23
  10. Annan, J. K., Ofosu, R. A. and Ansong, J. Y. (2021), "A Prototype VA/HA Wind Turbine Design for Electric Power Generation by Moving Vehicles", Ghana Journal of Technology, 5 2, 21 - 28
  11. Normanyo, E. and Ofosu, R. A. (2021), "The Effects of Temperature, Vibration and Dosage on the Efficiency of Cement Grinding Ball Mill Motors", Ghana Journal of Technology, 6 1, 9-17
  12. Ofosu R. A., Annan, J. K., Nyarko, C. C. and Kornu, K. J. (2021), "Comparative Study of ARIMA and LSTM Based on the Electrical Consumption Forecast of Tarkwa", International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 10 8, 115-124
  13. Ofosu, R. A, Fuseini, M. and Atuquaye, E. Q. N. (2020), "Design of a GSM-Based Skimming Reporting System for Automated Teller Machines", Jurnal Nasional Teknik Elektro , 9 3, 144-153
  14. Asiedu-Asante, A. B. and Ofosu, R. A. (2020), "Cascaded Loop Control of a Three-Phase Grid-Connected PV Inverter System", Ghana Journal of Technology, 5 1, 40 - 53
  15. Ofosu, R. A., Kaberere, K. K., Nderu, J. N., and Kamau, S. I. (2019), "Energy for Sustainable Development,", Elsevier Published,, Vol. 51, , pp. 13-20.
  16. Ofosu, R. A., Normanyo, E., and Essilfie-Nyame, B. (2019), " “Design of an Integrated Anti-Hardening System for Carbon-In-Leach Tanks” ", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 19, No. 2, , pp. 64-69.
  17. Ofosu, R. A., Annan, J. K. and Bosro, J. N. (2019), " “A Piezoelectric Green Energy Source for Powering Traffic Lights and Charging Mobile Phones”, ", Journal of Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources, , Vol. 5, No. 2, , pp. 22–30.
  18. Ofosu, R. A., Kaberere, K. K. and Normanyo, E. (2018), " “Magnetostrictive Amorphous Wire as an Alternative Means of Frequency Measurement for Micro Hydro Power Plants”, ", Ghana Journal of Technology,, Vol. 2, No.2, , pp. 7 – 13.
  19. Ofosu, R. A., Kamau, S. I., Nderu, J. N., Kaberere, K. K., and Muhia, A. M. (2016), ""Determination of Optimal PI Gains for Fuzzy-PI Controller using Bacterial Foraging Algorithm (BFA)", ", , IOSR Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, , Vol. 11, No. 2, , pp. 26-33.
  20. Normanyo, E., Husinu, F. and Ofosu, R. A. (2014), " “Developing A Human Machine Interface for Industrial Automated Systems using Siemens Simatic WinCC Flexible Advanced Software”,", Journal of Emerging Trends in Computer and Information Sciences,, Vol. 5, No. 2, , pp. 134-144

Conference Publications

  1. Ofosu, R. A., Normanyo, E., Obeng, L. (2020), ""Temperature Control of Heaters in Cable Extrusion Machine using PSO-ANFIS Controller,", Proceedings of IEEE AFRICON 2019, Accra, Ghana,, 9 pp.
  2. Ofosu, R. A., Asiedu-Asante, A. B., Adjei, R. B. (2020), " " Fuzzy Logic Based Condition Monitoring of a 3-Phase Induction Motor, ", Proceedings of IEEE AFRICON 2019, Accra, Ghana,, 8 pp
  3. Normanyo, E., Ofosu, R. A., Ramadan, A. R. (2020), " " Matlab Implementation of Position Control of a Hybrid Stepper Motor Using Fuzzy Logic Controller, ", Proceedings of IEEE AFRICON 2019, Accra, Ghana, , 8 pp.
  4. Ofosu, R. A., Nderu, J. N., Kaberere, K. K., Kamau, S. I. and Muhia, A. M. (2016), ""Frequency Measurement using Magnetostrictive Amorphous Wire (MAW) Sensor and Investigation of Electrical Parameter Variations on a Micro Hydro Power Plant (MHPP) under Various Consumer Load Condition", In Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Sustainable Research and Innovation,, pp. 190-195.

Community Service

2025--
Member, Committee on the Departmental Inputs on Eligibility into UMaT Masters Programmes
2023--2024
Training Officer, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
2023--Date
Patron, Electrical and Electronic Engineering Students’ Association (ELEESA)
2023--
Member, Committee to Effect the Recommended Corrections from PQAU on Bachelor of Science in Automation and Control Engineering.
2023--
Member Member, Committee on the Ten (10) Years Strategic Plan for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Depatment
2023--
Member, Committee on Training Needs for the 2023/2024 Academic Year
2023--
Co-Opted Member, 7th Innovation and Career Fair Committe
2023--
Member/Secretary, Committee on Bachelor of Science in Automation and Control Engineering for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department.
2020--
Member, Committee on Review of Proposed New Diploma Programme (Diploma Electrical Engineering)
2019--
Member Committee to Develop a Course Structure for PgD in Automation and Control Engineering
2019--
Member, Departmental Committee to Develop a Template for Project Work supervision
2019--
Member, Committee on a Course Structure for a New Undergraduate Programme in BSc Automation and Control Engineering and BSc Avionics and Instrumentation
2019--
Member, Sub-Committee on Transport for the 6th UMaT Biennial International Mining and Mineral Conference.
2019--
Member, Committee to Develop a Template for Project Work Supervison.
2018--2023
Departmental Sport Coordinator
2017--
Member, Committee to Develop a Postgraduate Diploma Course Structure
2017--Date
Participant , Participation in Seminars, Workshops, Functions and Meetings Organised by the University/Faculty/Department
2017--
Member, Course Managers for the 22nd Inter-University Cross Country Competition organised by the Ghana University Sport Assocation (GUSA) at UMaT, Tarkwa
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Moderator, Moderation of Examination for Universities Affiliated to UMaT

Research Conducted

2020--2022
Line Speed Control of an Electrical Cable Extrusion Machine using BFA-ANFIS Controller
2018--2020
Temperature Control of Heaters in Cable Extrusion Machine using PSO-ANFIS Controller
2017--2018
Magnetostrictive Amorphous Wire as an Alternative Means of Frequency Measurement for Micro Hydro Power Plants
2015--2016
Design of BFA-Optimised Fuzzy Elelctronic Load Controller for Micro Hydro Power Plants
2011--2012
Developing a Human Machine Interface for Industrial Automated Systems using Siemens Simatic WinCC Flexible Advanced Software

Subjects Taught

Control Systems
AC Machines
Microprocessors and Digital Control Systems
Synchronous Machines
Applied Electronics
Applied Electricity
Factory Automation

Other Professional Experience

2017--
Quality Control Officer, Nexans Kabelmetal Ghana Limited, Tema
2015--
Intern, Clean Air Energy Solutions, Kenya (2015)
2012--2014
Project Engineer, Dial Elect Company Limited, Tarkwa
2011--
Intern, Accra Brewery Limited, Accra
2010--
Intern, ECG Sub Transmission Division, Accra
2009--
Intern, Great Kosa Company Limited, Gomoa Mpota
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