akanott

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Title
Dr.
Firstname
Theddeus
Middlename
T.
Lastname
Akano
Position
Academic
Office
248/140
Phone
355/4364
Professional Qualifications
  • Ph.D. Systems Engineering (in Nonlinear Mechanics & Compliant Systems)
  • M.Sc. Systems Engineering (in Artificial Intelligence)
  • B.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering
  • Higher Certificate in Education
Brief Biography

Accomplished academic with 18+ years of dedicated service in academia, and robust mastery of control systems engineering, nonlinear mechanics & robotics systems, intelligent modelling, machine learning,  artificial intelligence, finite element method and multiphysical design. A proactive professional with a demonstrated ability to learn rapidly and take initiative, ensuring adaptability to evolving educational landscapes. Proficient in both oral and written English communication, with a knack for conveying complex technical concepts in an accessible manner. Excel in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering quality results while meeting stringent deadlines. Possess strong interpersonal, communication, team building, and relationship management skills, contributing to a collaborative and conducive learning environment. Committed to advancing academic excellence through innovative teaching methodologies and staying abreast of the latest developments in engineering education.

Teaching Areas

Undergraduate Level:

  • Control Engineering
  • Mechanics of Solids
  • Mechatronics & Robotic Systems
  • Embedded Systems Programming
  • Engineering Design & Prototyping
  • Machine Learning/AI
  • Engineering Mechanics
  • Rigid Body Dynamics
  • Material Science
  • Numerical Methods/FEM
  • Operational Methods

Postgraduate Level:

  • Robotics Applications
  • Continuum Mechanics
  • Nonlinear FEM
  • Methods of Applied Maths
  • Theory of Elasticity
  • Reliability & Maintainability
  • Experimentation & Measurements
Research Areas
  • Control systems
  • Continuum & Computational Mechanics
  • Robotics Systems
  • Intelligent Modelling
  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Finite Element Method/Analysis
  • Multiphysics Design
Postgraduate Supervision Areas
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Computational Mechanics
  • Machine Learning & AI
  • Mechatronics & Robotic Systems
  • FEM/FEA

In pursuit of academic excellence