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Assoc. Prof Joseph Cudjoe Attachie

jcattachie@umat.edu.gh

Position

Head of Department

Department

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Research Interest

  1. Power Systems and Networks
  2. Power Quality
  3. High Voltage Engineering
  4. Energy Management




Autobiography

 Dr Joseph Cudjoe Attachie is an Associate Professor at the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department in the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa. He is currently the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Head of the Renewable Energy Engineering Department. He holds a PhD from the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) and MSc in Electrical Engineering from the National Technical University (NTU) in the Ukraine. He is a member of IAENG and GhIE. His area of specialisation is Electrical Power Systems and Networks, and currently has special research interest in Power Quality, High Voltage Engineering and Energy Management.

Academic Degrees

2018
PhD
University of Mines and Technology
1996
MSc
National Technical University

Institutions Attended

2013--2018
University of Mines and Technology
1990--1996
National Technical University
1989--1990
Kharkov State Technical University Language Institute

Professional Bodies

2010--date
International Association of Engineers
2008--date
Member, Ghana Institution of Engineers

Awards

2013
UMaT Staff Development Fund
1989
Government of Ghana Scholarship

Academic Rank

2023--date
Associate Professor
2018--2023
Senior Lecturer
2003--2018
Lecturer

Journal Publications

  1. Ayertey, E. T. and Attachie, J. C. (2024), "Bridging the Electricity Supply Coverage Gap in Ghana Using Solar Photovoltaic Modules–A Case Study of Oborpah-Djerkiti and Awudze Kope Island", International Journal of Industrial Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Vol. 12 No. 7, pp. 18 - 24
  2. Prah, I. K. M. and Attachie, J. C. (2023), "Design and Implementation of Smart Power Voltage and Frequency Synchroniser in Power", Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, Vol. 11 , pp. 1 - 16
  3. Amoah, R. K., Nunoo, S. and Attachie, J. C. (2022), "Selection of Optimal Locations for Electricity Generation Using Concentrated Solar Power Technologies in Ghana", American Journal of Energy Engineering, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 10 - 20
  4. Okpoti, F. K., Attachie, J. C., Adjei, P. and Amuzuvi, C. K. (2022), "Optimised Maximum Power Point Tracking for Non-uniform PV Array", Ghana Journal of Technology, Vol. 6 No. 2, pp. 1 - 8
  5. Prah, I. K. M. and Attachie, J. C. (2022), "Effect of Switching Devices on Power Quality and Transient Voltage Suppression Using Capacitor Bank Model", Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, Vol. 10 No. 5, pp. 77 - 89
  6. Diamenu, G., Attachie, J. C. and Amuzuvi, C. K. (2022), "Reliability Analysis of Wind Energy Generation System Using Stochastic Method", Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, Vol. 10 No. 8, pp. 26 - 44
  7. Attachie, J. C., Amuzuvi, C. K. and Diamenu, G. (2022), "Large-scale Wind Power Grid Modelling and Stability Evaluation Using Stochastic Approaches", Journal of Power and Energy Engineering, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 237 - 250
  8. Vehe, M. A., Attachie, J. C. and Amuzuvi, C. K. (2022), "Comparative Analysis of the Solar PV Power Plant Efficiency and Output Power at Navrongo in Ghana", Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol. 10 No. 3, pp. 104 - 113
  9. Attachie, J. C. and Addo-Yeboa, B. (2022), "Techno-Economic Analysis of Harmonic Disturbances in a University Environment - A Case Study at the University of Cape Coast", Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol. 10 No. 4, pp. 128 - 141
  10. Amoah, R. K., Nunoo, S. and Attachie, J. C. (2022), "Technoeconomic Evaluation of Electricity Generation from Concentrated Solar Power Technologies in Ghana", Journal of Energy, Vol. 2022 Article ID 8955896, 18 pp.
  11. Paintsil, M. A., Okpoti, F. K., Attachie, J. C. and Mbeah, A. (2022), "Design of a PV/Wind Hybrid Power Generation System for Ayitepa Community in Ghana", American Journal of Electrical Power and Energy Systems, Vol. 11 No. 6, pp. 108 - 117
  12. Attachie, J. C., Owusu, G. and Adu, S. O. (2021), "Enhancement of Wireless Lighting Control System", Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol. 2021 Article ID 9287891, 7 pp
  13. Attachie, J. C., Amuzuvi, C. K. and Diamenu, G. (2021), "Stochastic Modelling and Stability Analysis of Large-Scale Wind Power Generation System with Dynamic Loads", European Journal of Electrical Engineering, Vol. 23 No. 5, pp. 371 - 380
  14. Amuzuvi, C. K., Opoku, M. N. and Attachie, J. C. (2020), "Electrical Energy Deficiency Solution Using Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic System in Ghana - A Case Study at Accra East Region", Ghana Journal of Technology, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 54 - 65
  15. 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, Vol. 7 No. 6, pp. 1145 - 1148
  16. Attachie, J. C. and Amuzuvi, C. K. (2014), "Using a Fixed and Switched-Capacitor Bank to Investigate Harmonic Resonance and Capacitor Bank Switching in a Distribution Network", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 7 No. 9, pp. 1900 - 1909
  17. Attachie, J. C. and Amuzuvi, C. K. (2013), "Renewable Energy Technologies in Ghana: Opportunities and Threats", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 6 Vo. 5, pp. 776 - 782
  18. Amuzuvi, C. K. and Attachie, J. C. (2013), "The Effect of Facet Heating and the Evolution with Aging", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 6 No. 3, pp. 361 - 365
  19. Amuzuvi, C. K. and Attachie, J. C. (2013), "Describing a Laser Diode Emulation Tool Using Single Emitter Simulation Results", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 5 No. 4, pp. 1358 - 1361
  20. Amuzuvi, C. K. and Attachie, J. C. (2013), "Effective Power Management in Homes and Premises in Ghana", Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology, Vol. 6 No. 3, pp. 354 - 360
  21. Amuzuvi, C. K. and Attachie, J. C. (2013), "Investigating a Hypothetical Semiconductor Laser Bar with a Smiled-Shaped Temperature Profile using a Laser Diode Simulation/Emulation Tool", Global Journal of Researches in Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol. 13 No. 16, pp. 1 - 6
  22. Attachie, J. C. and Amuzuvi, C. K. (2013), "Investigating Harmonic Resonance and Capacitor Bank Switching at a Power Distribution Substation using a Fixed Capacitor Bank", Research Journal in Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 2 No. 4, pp. 343 - 348
  23. Amuzuvi, C. K., Attachie, J. C. and 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, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol. 1 No. 3, pp. 60 - 63
  24. Attachie, J. C. and Amuzuvi, C. K. (2013), "Power Quality Analysis in a Distribution Network of a Quarry Processing Plant", Journal of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Vol. 1 No. 4, pp. 90 - 94
  25. Nunoo, S., Attachie, J. C. and Duah, F. N. (2012), "An Investigation into the Causes and Effects of Voltage Drops on an 11 kV Feeder", Canadian Journal on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 40 - 47
  26. Aggrey, G. K., Simon, A., Ayebi-Arthur., K., Essilfie, J. E. and Attachie J. C. (2011), "Distortion Analysis of the Sub-Band Coder", Journal of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, Vol. 7&8 No. 1, pp. 33 – 38
  27. Nunoo, S. and Attachie, J. C. (2011), "A Methodology for the Design of an Electricity Theft Monitoring System", Journal of Theoretical and Applied Information Technology, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 112 - 117

Conference Publications

  1. Attachie, J. C., Owusu, G. and Adu, S. O. (2021), "Mitigation of Total Harmonic Distortion in the Output Voltage of Thyristor Voltage Controller for Single-Phase Asynchronous Motors - A Case Study", 13th International Conference on Electronics, Computers and Artificial Intelligence (ECAI), 1-5
  2. Attachie, J. C. and Owusu, G. (2020), "Utilization of Image Processing Strategy to Detect Crack on Walls", 16th International Computer Engineering Conference (ICENCO), 43-46
  3. Nunoo, S., Attachie, J. C. and Abraham, C. K. (2010), "Using Solar Power as an Alternative Source of Electrical Energy for Street Lighting in Ghana", 2010 IEEE Conference on Innovative Technologies for an Efficient and Reliable Electricity Supply, 467 - 471

Community Service

2023--date
Vice Dean, FoE
2020--date
Head of Department
2020--2020
Acting University Training Co-ordinator
2019--2020
Faculty Training Officer
2014--2016
Faculty Training Officer
2011--2013
Senior Hall Tutor
2008--2010
Faculty Training Officer
2006--2008
Head of Department
2005--2006
University Examinations Coordinator
2003--2004
Examinations Officer

Research Conducted

2018--2019
Evaluation of Distribution of Transformer Losses based on Analytical and Simulation Methods
2018--2019
Causes and Effects of Non-Linear Loads and Short Circuit Current on Transformer Oil Deterioration – A Case Study at Tema Thermal Plant of the Volta River Authority
2017--2020
Techno-Economic Analysis of Harmonic Disturbances in a University Environment: A Case Study at the University of Cape Coast
2014--2016
The Impact of Power System Harmonics on Distribution Transformer Performance: A Case Study of the Central Region ECG Distribution Network
2014--2015
Power Quality Monitoring for a Power Distribution Substation - A Case Study at Ghana Manganese Company Limited

Subjects Taught

Power Systems Stability, Modelling and Control
Power System Operation, Protection and Planning
Applied Electricity
Power System Protection and Control
Applied Electronics
Basic Electronics
Workshop Technology and Practice
High Voltage Engineering
Mine Electrification
Utilization of Electrical Power I
Power Generation and Supply
Power Electronics
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