Amarachi Rita Attah
Ota,Nigeria
Summary
A Ph.D researcher, lecturer and efficient energy utilization systems engineer with a focus on AI-driven optimization of energy-efficient federated data centers and renewable-integrated computing systems. A pioneer in this area oof research at the Federated Genomics Lab (CApIC ACE), Covenant University, having supervised 16 students (8 in energy efficiency, 7 female engineers), producing 10+ functional prototypes and 2 publications within three years. Co-mentored 100+ undergraduates over 6 years and organized 5 physical research training sessions with 100+ participants, advancing capacity in research, thesis writing, and defence preparation. Passionate about solving local energy challenges through science and engineering, with strong skills in Python, MATLAB, and CloudSim, and contributions to large-scale energy data curation.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Graduate Researcher
FEDerated GENeral "Omics" Laboratory CApIC-ACE
Ota, Nigeria
2022.10 - Current
- Guided 1 master's student in this field of research
- Authored 2 scholarly articles, currently under peer review
- Conducted literature reviews to inform new research projects.
- Carrying out data collection of real time energy and traffic data from FEDGEN Data center testbed
- Contributed to Energy consumption data to database.
Graduate research assistant
CU Power and Energy Research Cluster
Ota, Nigeria
2021.11 - Current
- Composed 6 scholarly articles, papers, and books relevant to Energy Efficiency.
- Provided mentoring to 16 students, offering academic and research support as needed.
- Delivered 5 physical classes to large groups on research tips and tools.
- Facilitated 4 contact hours per week for mentorship
- Participated in 4 conferences and seminars to communicate research findings.
- Supported 1 grant application and contributed to securing funding for essential projects.
- Perform fieldwork as required, collecting primary data concerning Covenant University energy consumption for use in further research.
Lecturer
Covenant University
Ota
2021.11 - Current
- Provided lectures for over 300 students weekly for 4 years.
- Developed curriculum for 3 courses and ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development.
- Lectured and co-anchored extra lectures on complex subjects like for better student understanding.
- Participated actively in 2 faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
Education
Ph.D. - Information Communication Engineering
Covenant University
Nigeria 2022.10 -
M.Eng. - Electrical Engineering
Covenant University
Nigeria 2019.02 - 2021.10
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Kumasi Ghana 2013.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Programming: Python, MATLAB, CloudSim Plus
- Tools: Git, HOMER Pro, AutoCAD Electrical
- AI/Optimization: Reinforcement Learning, Federated Learning, MDP modelling
- Public speaking
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES
- Babayomi O.O. et al. (2023). A review of renewable off-grid mini-grids in Sub-Saharan Africa. Frontiers in Energy Research.
- Sanni T. et al. (2024). Progressive energy management technique for smart load control. Telkomnika.
- Attah R.A. et al. (2021). Effect of Supercapacitor on Power Supply for Rechargeable Implanted Medical Devices.
- Attah A.R. et al. (2021). Assessing the Technical Offshore Wind Energy Potential in Lagos, Nigeria.
- Amuta E.O. et al. (2025). Design and Implementation of a Solar-Powered Surveillance Drone.
- A Load Study and Forecast for an African Campus Microgrid (Review ongoing).
- Design of an Energy Supply and Management System for Buildings (to be published in June 2026).
- Towards Sustainable Cloud Data Centers: A Systematic Review and AI-Assisted Framework for Hybrid VM Consolidation and Load Balancing (Review ongoing).
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Energy optimization for data centers
- Reinforcement learning and federated learning in energy systems
- Smart grids and microgrids
- Renewable energy forecasting and planning
- Energy-efficient computing systems
- IoT-based load management
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
FEDerated GENeral "Omics" Laboratory CApIC-ACE
2022.10 - Current
Ph.D. - Information Communication Engineering
Covenant University
2022.10 -
Graduate research assistant
CU Power and Energy Research Cluster
2021.11 - Current
Lecturer
Covenant University
2021.11 - Current
M.Eng. - Electrical Engineering
Covenant University
2019.02 - 2021.10
Bachelor of Science - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
2013.09 - 2017.07