Dr at Delta State University, Nigeria
Dr. Kesiena Owebor is a distinguished scholar specializing in sustainable and low-carbon energy. He holds a PhD in Energy and Thermofluid Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, achieving a perfect CGPA of 5.00 in his master’s degree. As a lecturer at Delta State University, Nigeria, Dr. Owebor’s research encompasses energy modeling, renewable energy, fuel cell systems, and low-emission technologies. He led the Power Sector in Nigeria’s Deep Decarbonisation Pathway Project and the LT-LEDS. With over 20 publications and 400 citations, he is a recognized reviewer for Elsevier’s Applied Energy journal. Dr. Owebor’s work aims to advance energy transition and sustainability.
profile:
Scopus
Orcid
Scholar
🎓 Education:
PhD in Energy and Thermofluid Engineering: University of Port Harcourt (2022). M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering: University of Port Harcourt (2018) [CGPA 5.00/5.00]. B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering: University of Port Harcourt (2012)
🏫 Current Position: Lecturer, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State University, Nigeria
📚 Research Interests: Energy modeling, renewable energy, fuel cell systems, thermal energy conversion, low-emission energy transition
📊 Research & Publications:
- Publications: 20+ in Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis
- Citations: 400+ (Google Scholar)
- Reviewer: Elsevier’s Applied Energy journal
💼 Professional Experience:
- Delta State University: Teaching and Research in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning
- Joint Energy Technology Inst.: Developing just transition roadmap and low emission scenarios for Nigeria
🏆 Awards & Recognitions:
- Elsevier Reviewer Recognition (2019)
- World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence Scholarship (2019)
📜 Additional Certificates:
- COREN (2020)
- Certificate of National Service (NYSC) (2013)
🎓 Institutions Attended:
University of Port Harcourt (PhD): 2018 – 2022, University of Port Harcourt (Master): 2014 – 2018, University of Port Harcourt (First degree): 2006 – 2012, Afiesere Secondary School, Afiesere: 1997 – 2003, Ogelle Primary School, Ughelli: 1991 – 1997
🎖️ Academic Certificates Obtained:
PhD in Energy and Thermofluid Engineering: 2022, M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering: 2018, B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering: 2012, National Examination Council (NECO): 2004 & 2005, Primary School Leaving Certificate: 1997
📜 Additional Certificates and Awarding Bodies:
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN): 2020, Certificate of National Service (NYSC): 2013
🏆 Awards/Recognitions
Elsevier Reviewer Recognition: August 2019, World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence Scholarship: Doctoral Program, 2019
📈 Experiences
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State University: 2020 – Present Teaching Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Refrigeration, Air Conditioning Supervising student projects Conducting research. Joint Energy Technology Institute – Centre for Climate Change and Development: Just Transition Roadmap: 2024 Nigeria Deep Decarbonisation Project and Nigeria Long Term Strategy: 2021 – 2023 Developing long-term low emission scenarios for Nigeria Modeling in the Low Emission Analysis Platform (LEAP) Interpreting LEAP results and macro-economic implications Aligning Nigeria’s NDC, Energy Transition Plan, and LT-LEDS
Publication:📝
- Title: Energy, exergy, environmental and economic analysis of an agricultural waste-to-energy integrated multigeneration thermal power plant
Authors: OJ Ogorure, COC Oko, EO Diemuodeke, K Owebor
Journal: Energy Conversion and Management
Year: 2018
Volume: 171
Pages: 222-240
Citations: 121
-
Title: Thermo-environmental and economic analysis of an integrated municipal waste-to-energy solid oxide fuel cell, gas-, steam-, organic fluid-and absorption refrigeration cycle
Authors: K Owebor, COC Oko, EO Diemuodeke, OJ Ogorure
Journal: Applied Energy
Year: 2019
Volume: 239
Pages: 1385-1401
Citations: 109
-
Title: Power Situation and renewable energy potentials in Nigeria–A case for integrated multi-generation technology
Authors: K Owebor, EO Diemuodeke, TA Briggs, M Imran
Journal: Renewable Energy
Year: 2021
Volume: 177
Pages: 773-796
Citations: 43
-
Title: Thermo-economic and environmental analysis of integrated power plant with carbon capture and storage technology
Authors: K Owebor, EO Diemuodeke, TA Briggs
Journal: Energy
Year: 2022
Volume: 240
Article Number: 122748
Citations: 34
-
Title: Multi-criteria optimisation of integrated power systems for low-environmental impact
Authors: K Owebor, OE Diemuodeke, TA Briggs, OJ Eyenubo, OJ Ogorure, …
Journal: Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
Year: 2022
Citations: 26
-
Title: Transport sector decarbonisation in the Global South: A systematic literature review
Authors: NV Emodi, C Okereke, FI Abam, OE Diemuodeke, K Owebor, …
Journal: Energy Strategy Reviews
Year: 2022
Volume: 43
Article Number: 100925
Citations: 20
-
Title: Geographic information systems (GIS) approach for assessing the biomass energy potential and identification of appropriate biomass conversion technologies in Nigeria
Authors: MO Ukoba, EO Diemuodeke, TA Briggs, M Imran, K Owebor, …
Journal: Biomass and Bioenergy
Year: 2023
Volume: 170
Article Number: 106726
Citations: 19
- Title: Integration of perennial grass into energy mix as alternative to fuelwood in selected Niger Delta communities, Nigeria
Authors: MU Ajieh, K Owebor, LC Edomwonyi-Otu, IF Okafor
Journal: Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
Year: 2021
Pages: 1-12
Citations: 12
- Title: Optimal sites for agricultural and forest residues energy conversion plant using geographic information system
Authors: MO Ukoba, EO Diemuodeke, TA Briggs, M Imran, MM Ojapah, K Owebor, …
Journal: Heliyon
Year: 2023
Volume: 9
Issue: 9
Citations: 9