Chisom Okeke

Chisom Okeke

Building Surveyor

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  • About me

    Ph.D. Candidate, EPSRC Sustainable Hydrogen CDT Fellow | Loughborough University 🇬🇧| RE-Energy Engineer | Building Engineer |

  • Education

    • Loughborough University

      2023 - 2027
      Doctoral Researcher PhD, Energy System Engineering - Sustainable Hydrogen

      At Loughborough University, I work with a research group on green hydrogen production technology where my research focus on the technical development of hydrogen system for clean cooking and off-grid applications.The CDT-SusHy is a PhD collaboration with the University of Loughborough, University of Nottingham, Ulster and the University of Birmingham for Sustainable Hydrogen

    • Cranfield University, United Kingdom

      2021 - 2022
      MSc Renewable Energy Engineering || Commonwealth Shared Scholar Distinction

      My group project "Assessing the options for the conversion of excavated materials into liquid fuels and chemicals" was carried out to assess the options in diverting from landfill disposal to material recovery facilities under the sponsorship of “The Ministry of Waste,” a waste and material recovery organisation in Indonesia. This involves critical literature reviews on landfill sites in Indonesia, including primary data extraction by the sponsor, various separation technologies, thermochemical… Show more My group project "Assessing the options for the conversion of excavated materials into liquid fuels and chemicals" was carried out to assess the options in diverting from landfill disposal to material recovery facilities under the sponsorship of “The Ministry of Waste,” a waste and material recovery organisation in Indonesia. This involves critical literature reviews on landfill sites in Indonesia, including primary data extraction by the sponsor, various separation technologies, thermochemical conversion processes & policies appraised for their TRL, LRL, costs, performance, product and market.My thesis "Decarbonisation of an Industrial Building and its Production Activity - A case study of Brewpoint" a company-based research, investigated pathways for green energy, reducing energy, and carbon emissions in its industrial building and provided decarbonisation options for the company. The technical & financial metrics appraised for options feasibility whilst supporting the business. Show less

    • University of Uyo

      2013 - 2018
      B.Sc Building First-Class honours (CGPA 4.70 out of 5.0)

      Activities and Societies: Biodigester fabrication, biogas energy for building, building technology, Nigerian Institute of Building Undergraduate Research "Prospect of sustainable energy generation for use in the University of Uyo" was nurtured from the concept of "waste to energy". Drawn by the curiosity to harness energy from sewage waste in buildings for cooking. The research targeted energy demand in the University’s main cafeteria & municipal waste on campus. I pioneered an anaerobic digester for co-digestion of cow dung, paper and food waste that were readily available on campus to produce biogas and a scrubbing… Show more Undergraduate Research "Prospect of sustainable energy generation for use in the University of Uyo" was nurtured from the concept of "waste to energy". Drawn by the curiosity to harness energy from sewage waste in buildings for cooking. The research targeted energy demand in the University’s main cafeteria & municipal waste on campus. I pioneered an anaerobic digester for co-digestion of cow dung, paper and food waste that were readily available on campus to produce biogas and a scrubbing mechanism for gas flammabilityLeadership role: Class representative (May 2014 – Oct 2018), General Secretary, National Association of Building Students, University of Uyo (Jan 2016 - Dec 2016) Show less

    • Ulster University

      2023 - 2024
      PgCertPD Hydrogen Safety Engineering (CDT - SusHy) sustainable hydrogen

      • Studied ENE 825 Principles of Hydrogen Safety Engineering of 30 credits (Autumn) & ENE 821 Hydrogen Safety Technologies of 30 credits (Spring) for the award of "PGCertPD in Hydrogen Safety Engineering"

    • University of Nottingham

      2023 - 2024
      Visiting student, Centre for doctoral training - sustainable hydrogen (CDT -SusHy) Sustainable Hydrogen

      First Year - studying core modules worth 50 credits as a core requirement of Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Hydrogen (CDT-SusHY)The CDT-SusHy is a collaboration between the University of Loughborough, Ulster, University of Nottingham and the University of Birmingham on Sustainable HydrogenModules include: Energy Technology and SocietyInnovation and Technology Transfer Research PortfolioTechnologies for the Hydrogen Economy

    • University of Birmingham

      2023 - 2024
      Visiting student, Centre for doctoral training - Sustainable Hydrogen (CDT-SusHY) Sustainable Hydrogen

      First year - studying course modules worth 20 credit as part of Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Hydrogen (SusHY-CDT)

  • Experience

    • A&K Construction, Inc.

      Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
      Building Surveyor

      📍Conducted levelling using the level instrument on construction basis 📍Collaborated with the senior builder on site to keep track of the construction programme using Primavera software.📍Supervised and monitored working drawings with As-built during the construction of the administrative building of the Edo University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria

    • University of Uyo

      Nov 2018 - Dec 2019

      📍Research Assistant at the Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental studies, University of Uyo. 📍Personal research assistant to the HOD, questionnaire designs and distribution, data collection, data analysis, for post-occupancy evaluation of buildings in Uyo, Nigeria.📍Collaborated on experimental research with published papers with academics from the department📍I wrote the original draft and carried out data curation and formal analysis of a peer-reviewed paper publication: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcradv.2022.200093📍I pioneered a concept of biogas digester during my undergraduate project, further produced for academics in the department of microbiology Show less

      • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

        Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
      • Graduate Research Assistant

        Nov 2018 - Dec 2019
    • Promasidor

      Jan 2020 - Oct 2020
      Sub-contractor

      📍On-site project supervisor for Iranade Nigeria Limited, in mechanical, industrial welding and fabrication works at Promasidor📍Oversaw designs in AutoCAD, fabrication, installation and maintenance works for the contractor

    • Mahfas Investment Limited

      Oct 2020 - Sept 2021
      Building Engineer

      Engineer on-site supervising real estate development and building construction in the Lagos island and mainland📍Executed setting-out of new buildings and their construction at Beechwood park estate development 📍Conducted retrofitting, asssessement of building fabrics and M&E systems for existing and completed buildings 📍Carried out corrective maintenance for existing buildings such as crack defects from plastering and block work, POP, shoddy works from structural reinforcement, casting of concrete, improper mechanical and electrical installations and alignment📍Supervised personal buildings owned by the company outside the estate development in the Lagos mainland📍Performed setting-out and supervised construction from foundation to roof level at Greenpark Estate Development at ibeju-lekki, Lagos Show less

    • Chotech Group

      Mar 2023 - now
      Founder
    • Student Energy

      Sept 2023 - Dec 2023
      Career Training 2023 Cohort

      Student Energy is a global youth-led organisation empowering the next generation of leaders who are accelerating the transition to a sustainable, equitable energy future.The career Training programme is a 4 - month cohort based micro-credential programme aimed to develop sought after employment capabilities including project management, digital skills, data analysis, interdisciplinary team work and leadership through experiential learning

    • Loughborough University

      Sept 2023 - now

      Casual Teacher in the Strength of Material Lab Class for undergraduates at Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering.

      • Student Ambassador

        Feb 2024 - now
      • Teaching Assistant

        Oct 2024 - now
      • Doctoral Researcher

        Sept 2023 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • HSE Level 1 (Award in Health and Safety at work)

      British International Safety Organisation
    • HSE Level 2 (Risk Assessment Practical Applications)

      British International Safety Organisation
    • HSE Level 3 ( Award in Environmental Awareness)

      British International Safety Organisation
    • Associate Member of the Energy Institute (United Kingdom)

      Energy Institute
      Sept 2022
    • Getting Started with Writing and Publishing Your Research (2023) - AuthorAID/ INASP

      AuthorAID National Research Hub, Nigeria
      Jul 2023
    • Understanding Developmental Impact

      Commonwealth Scholarship Commission In The Uk
      Aug 2022
    • Climate Change & Energy Transition Course

      TotalEnergies
      Aug 2022
    • Leaders in Sustainable Development Programme 2021-2022 : Writing for Development

      AccessEd NGO
      Aug 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chisom Okeke
      UK Engineering and Physical Science Research Council Scholarship Award 2023 EPSRC Sustainable Hydrogen CDT Aug 2023
    • Awarded to Chisom Okeke
      Runner-up team for UK and Ireland in Schneider Electric Go Green 2022 Competition Schneider Electric( congratulatory message ) Mar 2022
    • Awarded to Chisom Okeke
      Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Award 2021 Commonwealth Scholarship commission in the United Kingdom Aug 2021
    • Awarded to Chisom Okeke
      Best graduating Student of the Department of Building, Faculty of Environmental Studies, University of Uyo Department of Building Oct 2019 CGPA of 4.7 out of 5.0
    • Awarded to Chisom Okeke
      Overall Best graduating student of the Faculty of Environmental Science , University of Uyo, Nigeria Student Union Governement, University of Uyo Oct 2017 Graduating CGPA of 4.7 out of 5.0