curriculum vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE
Boyo Henry Oritsemamididasan (D.Sc)
A. PERSONAL DATA.
SURNAME NAME:
Boyo.
FIRST AND MIDDLE NAMES: Henry Oritsemamididasan.
DATE OF BIRTH:
16th March 1963.
PLACE OF BIRTH
Ikeja, Lagos
STATE OF ORIGIN/LGA:
HOME ADDRESS:
POSTAL ADDRESS:
SEX:
PHONE (MOBILE):
EMAIL:
NATIONALITY:
MARITAL STATUS:
NUMBER OF CHILDREN:
Lagos / Ikeja.
23, Anjorin Street, Surulere, Lawanson, Lagos.
23, Anjorin Street, Surulere, Lawanson, Lagos.
Male.
08051406168
[email protected]
Nigerian.
Married.
Three.
B. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.
1. INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED:
DATES
Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, Japan.
Kumamoto University, Kumamoto Japan.
University of Lagos, Lagos Nigeria.
1996-2003
1996
1987-1988
University of Lagos, Lagos Nigeria.
C.M.S Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos Nigeria.
Lara Day Nursery and Primary School, Ikeja, Lagos Nigeria.
1983-1986
1973
1969-1973
2. QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED:
DATES
D.Sc. Applied Physics;
Fukuoka University, Japan
Japanese Language Certificate; Kumamoto University, Japan
Microprocessor VLSI Certificate;
ICTP, Teriste Italy
M.Sc. (Hons.) Physics;
University of Lagos
2003
1996
1996
June, 1988
B.Sc. (Hons.) Applied Physics; University of Lagos
June, 1986
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3. OTHER AWARDS
DATES
UNILAG
UNILAG
UNILAG
UNILAG
UNILAG
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
Faculty of Science Best Researcher Award
Faculty of Science Best Researcher Award
Faculty of Science Best Researcher Award
Faculty of Science Best Researcher Award
Faculty of Science Best Researcher Award
Government of Japan Mombusho Scholarship, Sole Recipient 1996
National Association of Physics Students Award
1996
C. WORKING EXPERIENCE
1. INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
DATES
A. Research Fellow, National Research Park, Kurume Japan
2002-2004
B. Research Assistant, Member, Japanese Exploration Team
International Polar Research Institute,
1996-1997
(Jointly managed by the Governments of the US, Russia, Britain,
France, Italy, Germany, Japan)
Svalbard Island, North Pole
(First African to visit and work at the Institute at the tip of the earth, dedicated to
science, researchers do three month shifts, because of its six months of perpetual
darkness in average temperatures of minus 30 degrees Celsius)
C. VLSI Circuits Hardware Builder,
ICTP Microprocessor Laboratory, Trieste, Italy.
D. N.N.P.C. Seismic Processing, Interpretation, Centers
Benin, Lagos and Markurdi
1996
1984, 1985
2. TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
DATES
Senior Lecturer, Physics Department, University of Lagos.
Lecturer-I, Physics Department, University of Lagos.
Lecturer-II, Physics Department, University of Lagos.
2009-DATE
2006-2009
2004-2006
Assistant Lecturer
Fukuoka University, Japan.
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1998-2003
Assistant Lecturer, Physics Department, University of Lagos
Part-Time Lecturer, DLI, University of Lagos
1993-2004
1991-1996
Part-Time Lecturer, Physics Department, University of Lagos
1989-1992
Instructor, Engineering Department,
Ibadan Polytechnic, Eruwa Satellite Campus (NYSC).
1986-1987
B. CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
1. ANALYSIS OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN
INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
This is a project currently going on in collaboration with the United Nations Habitat. It
involves research work on Energy Access in Urban Areas with particular focus on the
urban poor in Lagos, Nigeria. The expected gains of this project are; policies, business
strategies, and low cost solutions for improving energy efficiency and quality of life in
the studied settlements and the evaluation of their potential replication in other
settlements.
2. ‘PARA ZERO’ ENERGY GREEN BUILDING
A low Energy Green Building (attached Pictures 1-4), was designed in our laboratory and
constructed at the University of Lagos using specially researched concepts and
technologies and appropriate building materials to ensure optimally low net energy
consumption and carbon emissions.
The entire building, the bricks inclusive, was fabricated from scratch to finish on campus.
It was built lego-style from interlocking bricks built with re-modeled machine presses on
campus. About ten 20-ton lorry loads of laterite clay from Shagamu, Ogun State was
shipped in to make the bricks. The building can be dismantled in three days and
re-assembled in another site in one week. The building was solely financed by Dr Henry
Boyo with financial support from his parents.
The building was designed to reduce environmental emission and pollution. This was
achieved by using renewable energy sources and energy conservation techniques.
Solar photovoltaic system was incorporated with micro-controller based automated low
voltage timers.
Motion detection and natural light sensors are used to reduce energy
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consumption and light pollution. Lighting and miscellaneous energy use was further
reduced with LED lighting and efficient appliances.
The landscaping used the plant (Albizia Lebbeck) to cast shadows on the windows. A
novel green roof technique was achieved with the common monocot plant (Cynotis
Lanata) to reduce the irradiative heat of the sun and sound-pollution level from rain on
the roof.
Results show that a temperature change of 82% outside the building will cause a mere
fluctuation of 18% inside the building. (The monthly average temperature perturbation
outside (29.02 4.39oC) the building resulted to (27.97
o
C) inside the building).
Similarly humidity fluctuation of 77% outside resulted to only 23% inside the building.
(The average humidity fluctuations outside (58.51 17.28%) the building resulted to
(57.95
) inside the building).
The use of interlocking bricks form of construction addresses some issues of sustainable
environment; which seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings
by enhancing energy efficiency, thermal comfort, moderation in the use of materials and
occupants wellbeing.
3. LAGERSTROEMIA SPECIOSA FLOWERS FOR DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL
Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have attracted great interest as potential candidates
of “low cost solar cells” in the solution of global energy demand. In this work
lagerstroemia speciosa flowers dye ethanoic extraction method was use in constructing
solar cells.
This device is like the Liquid Crystal Display (LCD), in which liquid materials and circuits
are sandwiched between two glass plates, but in the dye-sensitized solar cell, the TiO2
(semiconductor electrode), Dye, Electrolyte and Catalytic electrode (counter electrode
which returns the electrons taken from the cell back to the ions) are the four main
materials sandwiched between two conductive glass plates.
The dye-sensitized solar cell has characteristics that do not exist in silicon solar cells.
Such as low-cost source of materials (mainly TiO2 and dyes), manufacturing methods,
and silicon is not required.
Our findings shows that the open-circuit voltage is low which might be due to reduction
in electron conduction .The Conversion Efficiency of cold ethanol dye extract method is
higher than that of the soxhlet ethanol dye extract, which indicate that the dye pigment
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are more degraded in this method. However with further investigation, the constructed
DSSC’s can serve as a power source for driving self-powered devices.
E. LIST OF THESES / DISERTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS
A. THESES
1. “Enhancement of Retrieved Lidar Returns using microprocessor based Joint
Time-Frequency Analysis”, submitted in total fulfillment of the requirements of the
degree of Doctor of Science, department of Applied Physics, Fukuoka University, 2003.
2. “Design and Construction of a logarithmic receiver to measure the absorption of
radio waves by the atmosphere”, submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of
the degree of Masters of Science, department of Applied Physics, University of Lagos,
1988.
3. “Auto-regressive Integrated Moving Average Modeling of A Seismogram”, submitted
in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the degree of Bachelors of Science,
department of Applied Physics, University of Lagos, 1986.
B. PUBLICATIONS
A. Boyo and H.O. Boyo. “Construction of Dye Sentized Solar Cell with
Bouganvilla, cordial Sebestena & Talinium Triangulare Flower", Journal of
Ntural Sciences Research, Vol.3, No. 5, 2013.
A. Boyo and H.O. Boyo. I.T. Abudusalam “Fabrication of Dye Sensitized
Solar Cell (DSSC) Device Using Lawsonia leaf", International Journal of
Pure and Applied Physics, ISSN 09731776, vol. 8, No. 2, pp. 59-68, 2012.
A. Boyo and H.O. Boyo. “Dye Sensitized Nanocrystalline Titania Solar Cell
using Laali Steam Bark", Transnational Journal of Science & Technology,
258-270, 2012.
A. Boyo and H.O. Boyo. I.T. Abudusalam “Effect of Solvents Extracting
mode on the stability of Dye sensitized solar cell using extract from Jiwene
(Acalypha wilkesian) leaf", Scottish journal of Arts, Social science and
Scientific studies, Scotland., pp. 273-280, 2012.
A. Boyo and H.O. Boyo. “Development Of A Solar Fish Dryer", Pakistan
Journal of Science and Industrial Research, vol. 52(4)., Pakistan, Asia, 2009.
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H.O. Boyo and A. Boyo. “An Algorithm based on Joint Time-Frequency
Analysis to Eliminate Noise from Stratospheric Laser Data", 3rd
International Asia-Pacific Environmental Remote Sensing Symposium,
Hangzhou, CHINA, October 25-27, 2002, Proceedings of SPIE, Vol.4891-100.
A. Boyo, H. Boyo, K. A. Adeboye. “Correlating beam radiation with
sunshine duration for some cities in Nigeria”, Journal of research and review
in science, vol.3, pp. 122-126, 2004.
A. Boyo, H.O. Boyo, "Solar radiation on tilted surfaces in Lagos, Nigeria",
Proceedings of the faculty of science, Lagos state university, Ojo, pp103-104.
H.O. Boyo, M. Fujiwara, V.G. Moshnyaga and A. Boyo. “An Algorithm based
on Joint Time-Frequency Analysis to Eliminate Noise from Stratospheric
Laser Data", 3rd International Asia-Pacific Environmental Remote Sensing
Symposium, Hangzhou, CHINA, October 25-27, 2002, Proceedings of SPIE,
Vol.4891-100.
H.O. Boyo, M. Fujiwara, V.G. Moshnyaga and A. Boyo. “Gabor transform
detection and subsequent extraction of inherently embedded noise in
stratospheric lidar", Proceedings of International Conference on
Opto-electronics and Laser Applications (ICOLA'02), Jakarta, INDONESIA,
October 2-3, 2002, Vol.D, pp.D13-D-15.
H.O. Boyo, M. Fujiwara, V.G. Moshnyaga and A. Boyo, “A DSP Application
to Noise Localization and Extraction from Stratospheric Laser Echoes",
Proceedings of IASTED International Conference on Signal and Image
Processing (SIP 2002), Kauai, Hawaii, USA, August 12-14, 2002.
H. Boyo, M. Fujiwara, V. Moshnyaga, A. Boyo, “Spectral structure of
stratospheric lidar signal returns and noise elimination technique”,
Fukuoka university science faculty journal, 33(1) pp. 35-47, Feb. 2003.
A. Boyo, H. Boyo, “Multivariate linear analysis of monthly global
horizontal solar radiation for Nigerian cities”, J. Res. And Review in science,
vol.1, pp. 60-67, Nov’02.
A. Boyo, H. Boyo. “Thermodynamics properties of liquid CrMn alloys”,
Bulletin of pure and applied sciences, vol.22D (No. 1), pp. 1-11, 2003.
A. Boyo, H. Boyo. “Some observations on the electrical properties of
iron-clay composite resistors”, Bulletin of pure and applied sciences, vol.22D
(No. 1), pp. 81-89, 2003.
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A. Boyo, H. Boyo, T. Akomolafe. “Thermal ageing and noise index of
iron-clay composite resistors”, Bulletin of pure and applied sciences, vol.22D
(No. 2), pp. 121-127, 2003.
A. Boyo, H. Boyo. “Using self association model to compute the
thermodynamics and surface properties of liquid Cs-K alloys”, Bulletin of
pure and applied sciences, vol.22D (No. 2), pp. 151-157, 2003.
H. Boyo, E. O. Esan. “Stochastic modeling of a seismogram”, (NAPE)
Nigerian association of petroleum explorationist 12th annual international
conference, oil and gas lithology and stratigraphy, Nigeria, nov.1994.
C. CONTRIBUTION TO UNIVERSITY/COUNTRY
1. Built & Set-up Online Teaching/Learning CIT Environment
Dr Henry Boyo built a virtual private network for free and made it open to all faculty
staffs & students
2. Represented the University of Lagos at
Dr Henry Boyo was officially mandated by UNILAG authorities to represent UNILAG at the
following events
NUC @ 50+1 EXHIBITION & FAIR, ABUJA, 2013
(See Picture )
NIGERIAN AIR FORCE RESEARCH EXHIBITION & FAIR, ABUJA, 2013
LAGOS INTERNATIONAL TRADE FAIR, 2011
RAW MATERIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FAIR, ABUJA, 2011
ALL NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH FAIR, UNN, 2010
ALL NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH FAIR, UNILAG, 2010
The research feats of NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES disseminated to the world
by Dr. Henry Boyo through
1. TV Features (NTA, Channels, LTV, etc)
2. Radio features (Unilag Radio, Voice of Nigeria etc)
3. News Paper features (The Nation, Compass, News watch, etc)
4. Internet & YouTube features
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Built the Research Park in the University of Lagos
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Zero energy green building and its facilities
Energy generation & conservation devices
Biogas/Bio diesel/solar thermal & PV collector/ etc
Water recycling/ algae culture/ etc
COMPUTER/PROGRAMMING SKILLS
Internet (scripts): HTML, CGI, Postgree-mySQL
Procedural:
Java, C, C++, PL1
Functional:
Flat:
Assemblers:
Networking:
G (LabView)
FORTRAN, Basic
Z80, PIC, PSoC, M8C assembly
PROFESSIONAL BODIES MEMBERSHIP
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Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) 1994.
International Association of Science and Technology for Development
(IASTED) Anaheim, California. United States. 2002
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Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Washington,
United States.
2002.
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS
1. BIOGAS PRODUCTION FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE
We developed pilot scale Biogas production facility from agricultural wastes (cow
dung and plantain peel) using cubic shape stainless steel anaerobic digesters
traditionally fabricated and customized for laboratory investigations (See Picture 5).
Biogas production potential from the University of Lagos campus waste could serve as
an alternative source of energy. The research was aimed at providing cheaper and
sustainable renewable energy source of gas and electricity for our laboratories (See
Picture 6).
2. HETERO-SONIC METHANOLYSIS OF PALM KERNEL OIL TO PRODUCE BIODIESEL FUEL
We designed, fabricated and tested in the Hardware Development Laboratory
University of Lagos a prototype Biodiesel production plant based on hetero-sonic
agitation. Oil obtained from the kernel of the African oil palm, Elaeis guineensis was
used for the production of biodiesel fuel (BDF). The produced plant was used to
investigate the effect of hetero-sonic mixing on the methanolysis of palm kernel oil
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(PKO) in comparison to its absence in the conventional catalysis method. Acoustic
cavitations condition created by hetero-sonic agitation produced high speed mixing
and mass transfer between methanol and oil. The net effect was a higher yield of
biodiesel fuel within a shorter time frame. It proved to reduce the
transesterification time (See Picture 7).
3. LOW COST PARABOLIC SOLAR CONCENTRATOR
This work provides a practical and economic solar concentrator particularly adapted
to be employed for focusing incident solar energy on an oil type energy collector for
storage in a reservoir. It is simple to deploy and efficient in operation. The
concentrator consists of a reflecting strip pasted on a parabolic satellite dish, the
absorber or collector from an automobile oil filter can. A well lagged container was
used as the oil reservoir.
As the concentrator remains stationary, electronic control systems compares the
temperature differentials between the collector and storage to decide when to
operate conduit oil pump. Results showed attainable temperatures up to 400 degree
Celsius at the collector when the sun image is on the absorber for 5 minutes using
SAE20 as conduit oil. Applications include thermoelectric power generation, water
heating, and production of high pressure steam, drying, air conditioning. Inexpensive
and readily available materials were used. (See Picture 8)
4. ENERGY EFFICIENT MICROWAVE & ELECTRIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE DRYER
This work provides an improvement in the efficiency and economics of the drying
process by combining an electric hot air flow and microwave drying unit. It is
intended to improve the nutritional qualities for the dried fish market and its shelf
life. We fabricated a drying Kiln having combined 1.6KW twin microwave gun and 4KW
quad electric element, volume 897,000cm3 and wet fish cargo capacity up to 80Kg. It
was automated with microcontrollers and optimized for drying giant fish tissue of
African catfish [Clarias Gariepinus].
It was evident that the mechanism of microwave heating resulted in internal vapor
regeneration which leads to development of a positive pressure gradient that
increases the rate of moisture transfer towards the surface significantly. The
addition of microwave to the electric heater has saved about 28 hours in drying time
and reduced the product cost by energy consumption to 38%.
In conclusion this method provides rapid dehydration (shorter drying time), improved
product quality and flexibility in drying a wide variety of product compared to
traditional methods (See picture 9).
5.
A MODULAR SOLAR POWERED STREET LIGHTING SOLUTION FOR RURAL
DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
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A modular solar powered street lighting solution was developed for over 80% of
poor Nigerian's who live in rural areas. The Federal Government of Nigeria has
focused its 2008 budget on rural development and improving the well being of
rural people by building their social, environmental and productive assets. Basic
electricity is required for socio-economic empowerment but unfortunately; the
Power Holdings of Nigeria (PHCN) cannot meet the energy needs of the teeming
populace of the country. We have developed energy saving, solar energy driven,
stand alone street lighting system to provide night-time illumination for the rural
environs. Micro-controllers were programmed to adjust the lumens of ultra-bright
light emitting diode (LED) between 0-20,000 depending on the ambient skylight
detected. They have an average lifetime of 100,000 hours, which translates to 22
years of nighttime usage when compared with 9,000 hours for low-pressure sodium
lamp. The LED has built-in lens to disperse light at 120 degrees so that the output
light can be focused to a target region eliminating the need for reflectors. Unlike
the traditional street lighting, the modular solar powered street lighting solution
is purely a direct current device eliminating losses form power conversion to
alternating current. This can be deployed for multiple applications such as traffic
control & management, security, factory, car park, advertising and emergency.
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A SOLAR FISH DRYER
A solar fish dryer for use in Bishop Village, Lagos Nigeria has been developed. The
dryer uses flat plate collector for its air heater. Mirrors were appended to one of
the collector sides in order to enhance the dryer’s solar collection. The dryer
designed is a passive type tailored to solve the energy needs of the people of the
area. On days of high irradiance, temperature within the dryer can be as high as
750c and 10% humidity.(see picture 10).
REFEREES
1. Prof. C. O. Uwadia,
Head, Computer Science Department,
University of Lagos.
2. Prof. S. B. Olobaniyi,
Head, Department of Geoscience,
University of Lagos.
3. Dr. J. N. Nwalor,
Ag. Head, Central Industrial Liaison & Placement Unit,
University of Lagos.
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Picture 1: The ‘Para-Zero’ Energy House located at the Faculty of Science premises.
Picture 2: Delegation from Germany visit the ‘Para-Zero’ Energy House.
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Picture 3: Architect and expert in Energy evaluation in buildings from Belgium visit the
‘Para-Zero’ Energy House.
Picture 4: Students’ practical class. Dismantling the ‘Para-Zero’ Energy House to
re-assemble at a remote site.
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Picture 5: Cubic tanks of anaerobic digesters used to produce Methane gas from
agricultural waste at the ‘Para-Zero Energy’ Park
Picture 6: A conventional 3.5KVa gasoline generator set was converted to a gas generator
set. It was operated with the Methane gas generated from waste at 25 psi.
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Picture 7: A prototype Biodiesel production plant based on hetero-sonic agitation in
operation at the premises of ‘Para-Zero’ Energy House
Picture 8: Solar concentrators from the Energy utility components of the Zero Energy
House were exhibited at the Unilag research Fair.
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Picture 9: Show a sectional view of the twin microwave gun horn antennae fabricated and
used in the drying Kiln to optimize energy efficiently during drying.
Picture 10: Solar cabinet dryers used at our energy conservation centre, tested and
deployed for use by the rural communities.
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PROTOTYPES THAT WON ME THE PRESTIGIOUS BEST RESEARCHER’S AWARD IN SCIENCE
OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS ANNUAL RESEARCH FAIR FOR FIVE (5) CONSECUTIVE
YEARS
Dr. Henry Boyo won the Best Researcher in Science Award in the University of Lagos in
the year 2007 for work on ‘modular powered street lighting solutions for rural Nigeria’.
By today’s rates I spent One Million Naira on ‘development and building’ of the devices.
Dr. Henry Boyo won the Best Science Researcher Award in the University of Lagos in the
year 2008 for development of ‘environmental-friendly power generation using natural
gas’. The entire project was self-sponsored.
Dr. Henry Boyo won the Best Science Researcher Award in the University of Lagos in the
year 2009 for development of ‘Zero Energy – Bio filtration Slow Sand water purifier’.
The entire project was self-sponsored.
Dr. Henry Boyo won the Best Science Researcher Award in the University of Lagos in the
year 2010 for development of ‘Production of high quality Activated Carbon Furnace’.
The entire project was self-sponsored.
Dr. Henry Boyo won the Best Science Researcher Award in the University of Lagos in the
year 2011 for ‘Hetero-sonic methanolysis of Palm Kernel oil to produce Biodiesel Fuel’.
The entire project was self-sponsored.
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Picture 11: The ‘Zero Energy – Bio filtration Slow Sand water purifier’ project by Dr. Boyo
that won the Best Science Researcher Award in the University of Lagos in the year 2009
Picture 12: The project by Dr. Boyo, ‘Production of high quality Activated Carbon Furnace’
that won the Best Science Researcher Award in the University of Lagos in the year 2010
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