Kennedy Chinedu Okafor, Ph.D, SMIEEE

Academic Impact

• 2021-2023 John Wiley & Sons  Top downloaded paper in Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies ”Cyber-physical network architecture for data stream provisioning in complex ecosystems”
• Published over 150 academic articles 
• #38 Web of Science Core Collection publications
• #321+  Verified peer reviews (Web of Science)
• #301+  Verified editor records (Web of Science)

Economic and Societal Impact

• Won IEEE, Worldbank, and TeTFUND grant applications leading to economic development via poverty alleviation.
• Built pandemic interventions e.g., COVID-19 Robots, Ventilators, Wearable Robots, Blood banks, etc.
• Led global pandemic engineering project with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) worth £1.2M.
• Led Cisco NetACad Networking Academy, while impacting the lives of over 8 million students in 180 countries via education, technical training, and career mentorship. 
• Developed and built a solar-powered Blood Bank for underserved Communities.
• Developed and built  automated Borehole design in IJI Nike Community in Nigeria
• Develop COVID-19 Marketplace Robot  UNICAL Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
• Developed waste Management Harvard Alert System for Climate Action intervention.
• Developed COVID-19 Ventilator Design for COVID-19 intervention in Africa

Invited/Keynotes/Panellist Presentations

• Invited Keynote Speaker  – The Nigeria Society of Engineers Manchester Branch Technical Session on Innovative Electoral process Leveraging AI Tools and Cloud Analytics Friday, 24 February 2023, Manchester, UK.
• Host, IEEE Consultants Network Webinar, “Digital Transformation and Continu > ED in Africa”, Saturday 17^th Oct.2022.
• Invited Speaker “Dumpsite Intercloud for Smart Urbanization in Africa”, IEEE Communications Society, Nigeria Chapter, 29^th August 2022, Nigeria.
• Invited Speaker “Climate Change Interventions and Green Energy Analytics: A Nexus for Future Generation in Africa (Part-II)”, 4^th Novel Intelligent and leading Emerging Sciences International Conference, October 22- 24^th, Nile University, Cairo, Egypt.
• Invited Speaker “Climate Change Interventions and Green Energy Analytics: A Nexus for Future Generation in Africa (Part-I)”, 2022 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference, Postgraduate Forum, Thursday 25^th August, Rwanda.
• Invited Guest Speaker - A preparatory training workshop on National Research Fund for FEDCODTTEN, August 30^th – 6^th Sept 2022.
• Guest Speaker, Machine learning Cohort 1, Daisy Tech, Lagos, Nigeria, June 2022
• Invited Speaker “, Future of Robotics in Africa: Human-Machine Collaboration, Friday 26^th Nov. 2021. Hosted by IEEE Uganda, IEEE Region 8, Uganda.
• Invited Speaker “Innovations in Robotics, AI, and Industry 4.0 - The Cloud Perspective” by Asia Pacific Next Generation (APNG), Online Webinar Series,Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo Dec.18^th, 2021.
• Invited Speaker “Issues with Traditional Internet Connectivity in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions, by Tetfund Nigeria & Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning Association of Nigeria, 10^th Nov. 2021, Nigeria.
• Invited Virtual facilitator “Leveraging Agile Practices and Computing Tools for STEM Practitioners (A Hands-On Virtual Workshop by Association of African Universities (AAU), Ghana, March 24^th, 2021,Nigeria.
• Invited Guest Speaker on “Leveraging AI-Powered Robots in Building Resilient OSH Systems- A Biomedical Engineering Perspective, at 2021 1^st International Conference on Health Technology and Biomedical Engineering (ICHTBE), August 18^th- 20^th, 2021, Federal College of Dental Technology & Therapy, Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, Nigeria.
• Invited Guest Speaker on “Leveraging AI-Powered Robots in Building Resilient OSH Systems, at 2021 World Day for Safety  and Health at Work, 28^th April 2021 (Virtual)
• Invited Guest Speaker on “Innovation on AI, ML, IoT, and Industry 4.0, at the 2^nd International Conference on CyberNigeria 2021, 25^th February 2021.
• Invited Guest Speaker on “IoT for Waste Management in Nigeria”, at 1^st Stakeholders Workshop on Sustainable Waste Management, at Harvesters Hotel, Owerri, Nigeria, 8^th October 2020.
• Invited Guest Speaker on “IEEE Force of Innovation & Industry 4.0: Enabling the Internet of Everything- Cisco Perspective”4^th EEE/IEEE Special Topics from Industry, at New SEET Building, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, Sept.23^rd - 24th, 2019.
• Invited Guest Speaker on Pre-Symposium Workshop-Publication of Research results under the Workshops, Conferences and Lecture Series Programme of the School of Computing and Information Technology, Federal University of Technology Owerri, @Forestry and Wildlife Auditorium, FUTO, Wednesday 22nd May 2019.
• Invited Guest Speaker on Entrepreneurship and Disruptive Innovation: A Model for Sustainable Development in Nigeria, at the 3rd Annual Conference of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies [CES], FUTO at Hall of Excellence, Federal University of Technology, Owerri Imo State, Nigeria, Tuesday 18th September 2018 – Friday 21st September 2018
• Invited Guest Speaker on AI and Reconfigurable Computing: Trends and Prospects, at the 3rd IEEE Technical and Administrative Meeting (TAM) Special at Lagos Resource Center, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria, September 15th, 2018.
• Invited Guest Speaker on Big Data, Fog-IoT, and Cloud Computing, at 3^rd EEE/IEEE Special Topics from Industry, at New SEET Building, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, August 10th, 2018.
• Invited Jury, Cybersecurity Challenges Series, 2018, 12^th July, IMT Software Lab.
• Keynote Speaker on “Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics: Risks & Benefits”, at IEEE R8 SPAA, Student Professional Awareness Conference (SPAC), @ School of Engineering Complex, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria 7th of April, 2018.
• Keynote Speaker, on “Harnessing Digital Power (Information Technology) for effective learning, at iCity Campus Tech Talk (CATT)- Digital Power-2018, @ School of Health Theatre, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, March 24^th, 2018.
• Keynote Speaker, on “the Force behind Cloud Innovation: Digital Vortex/Osmotic Computing”, at IEEE 4^th International Conference on Knowledge based-Engineering and Innovation. The University of Sci. &Tech, Tehran, Iran, Dec. 22^nd, 2017.
• Keynote Speaker, “Disruptive Technology and Innovation: A New Dawn for the Young”, IEEE Keynote presentation at Bethel Seminary School, Owerri, Nigeria, 25^th Nov.2017. DOI 10.13140/RG.2.2.16125.67044/1.
• Guest Speaker/Panelist- “The Role of Cloud Computing and Innovation on Economic Growth and Development”, at TechDev. Submit, 6-7^th. Dec., Enugu State. 2016.
• Lead Panel Discussant- IEEE/Channels TV- Technology Development Summit, Enugu, 2016.
• Keynote Speaker on “Developing Intellectual Capital in the Knowledge Era”,- Society of Electrical Electronics Engineers, Federal University of Technology, Owerri August 1^st, 2014.
• Guest Speaker on “FPGA Programming and Applications” at IEEE/EEE Special Topics from Industry Symposium, at New ICT Chevron Building, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, August 14th, 2014.

PROJECTS

• Principal Investigator,Royal Academy of Engineering Program on Higher Education Partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa (HEP SSA) 22/24 - HEPSSA-2224-4-100205. Amount: £100,000Project: Sustainable COVID-19 Robotics Application and Curriculum Adaptation in Nigerian Universities Through Industry Partnership (Under Review).
• Principal Investigator, TETFUND National Research Fund (NRF) Grant Applications, 2022, Amount: $119,430. Project: Development of an Intelligent Solar-Powered Blood Bank Management System (i-SPBBMS) in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions.
• Research Partner-Federal Govt. of Nigeria Project Award -Design and Development of an Intelligence Drone for Defence, Delivery and Remote Security Surveillance., Amount: £13,597
• Team Member, IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) (IEEE HAC/SIGHT) Award, 2022, - Solar Street Lighting for Brick Community project (#22-R8HAC-03), Amount: $4,919.
• Team Member, IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) (IEEE HAC/SIGHT) Award, 2022, - Solar Street Lighting for Brick Community project (#22-R8HAC-03), Amount: $3,000.
• Principal Investigator, Pandemic Engineering Initiative (PEI), Sponsors Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) USA Global Impact Fund & World Bank, 2021. Estimated Amount: $1,000,000.
• Postdoc Grant, Federal Govt. of Nigeria, (TETFUND Nigeria SFU-PostDoc) Award - Autonomous Driverless Cars using Resilient AI, (TETF/ES/UNIV/IMO STATE/TSAS/2021), Amount: $21,000.
• Co-Principal Investigator (IoT), Federal Government, Nigeria Communication Commission Grant Award, Project: “Development of Frameworks for Policy Formulation and Licensing Process in the Telecommunication Industry in the wake of Emergent/Disruptive Technologies (IoT, AI, BlockChain and Cloud Computing)”, 2019, Amount: £51,510.00
• Co-Principal Investigator, Federal Government, Nigeria Communication Commission Grant Award. Project: Environmental Scan of Social Media Platform for Combating Cyber Crime in Nigeria”, FUTO NCC Research Grant Award, 2020; Amount: $51,612.00.
• TETFUND Nigeria Training Grant Award: Advanced Research Grant Writing (TETF/DR&D/CE/TTT/RWS/UK/2021/VOLI) Mar 15-21^st 2022. Amount: $5,000.
• Principal Investigator, National Instruments, Texas, USA Lab Equipment Rebate Support for Certification, Training, and Equipping FUTO MCE Labs, Amount: $721,500.
• Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, IEEE COVID-19 Market Place Robot (CMPR) In Nigeria” (20-COV-16). 2020. Pilot-Phase-1 Deployment: the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria (1st May- 15th Sept 2020 & Nov 14^th – May 16^th, 2021), Amount: $8,800.
• Principal Investigator, IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) (IEEE HAC/SIGHT) Award, 2021, - Advanced COVID-10 Market Place Robot (CMPR in Ihiagwa Host Community)” (21-COV2-158), Amount: $9,000.
• Project Lead,Pandemic Engineering Project Initiative, (COVID-19 Ventilator Response) & African Sustainability Engineering - from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in the USA, worth:  $10,000.
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2020. Project: Access to Solar Electricity to Improve Basic Education in Iyana-logo Community (22-HAC-001), Amount # $4,700.
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2022, Automated Borehole Design and Massive Rural Health Education in Iji Nike Host Community (22-HAC-119), Enugu State, Nigeria, Amount:$5,000.  
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE Advanced Solar-Powered Blood Bank for Akim Qua Host Community (22-HAC-117), Calabar Nigeria. IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2022, Amount: $5,000.
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE Solar-Powered Blood Bank (SPBB) for UNICAL Medical Centre (21-COV2-167), Calabar Nigeria. IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2021, (13^th Sept 2021   – 12-mar, 2022), Amount: $5,000.
• Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, - Cisco Digital Skills as Catalyst for Humanitarian Technology”, 2020, #20-EC2-25, Amount: $5,000
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, - 2020. Pilot-Phase-1 Deployment: the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Nigeria (5^th Sept- 31^st January 2020), Amount: $5,000
• Co-Principal Investigator, TETFUND Nigeria Grant Award, project: Design and Development of a Waste Management and Environmental Hazard Alert System, Amount: $50,000. Grant NO: Tetfund/DR^D/CE/NRF/CC/04/VOL1.FUTO
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2020. Project: Provision of Locally Made Hand Sanitizers & Radio Sensitization for Prevention of COVID-19, Amount # $3,715.
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2020. COVID-19 Analytic Dashboard Platform (CaDP) |. IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2020, Amount: $5,000.
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2019. Helping Hands COVID-19 Project for IDP Camps in the Northeast | IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, Amount: $5,000.
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2020. Internet Access as Palliative to Enhance Online Skill Acquisition at Ugbowo Community, Edo State. Amount of $4,900.
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2020, Provision of Locally Made Hand Sanitizers & Radio Sensitization for Prevention of COVID-19 in Enugu|Amount: $5,000
• Co-Principal Investigator, IEEE HAC/SIGHT Award, 2020. “Establishment of IEEE Skill-Up Technology Hub in Nigeria Universities” (19-PC1-09)”, IEEE Humanitarian Activities Committee (HAC) Projects Committee-Two (2) Pilot Institutions viz: 

-   Federal University of Technology, Owerri, South-East, Nigeria. The selected host communities include - Eziobodo, Obinze, and Ihiagwa.

-     Nasarawa State University, North central zone of Nigeria with two host communities - Keffi & Lafia. Award Amount: $20,761, March 21^st, 2019.

TEACHING

POSTGRADUATE TEACHING

• FPGA ad VHDL Designs
• Large Scale Software Engineering
• Computational Intelligence for Industrial Applications
• Cybersecurity & Cyberphysical Systems

SUPERVISION

Ph.D. Completions 

• 2023: Development of Containerized Data Centre Network (CDCN) for Smart Grid Distributed Architecture Using Spine Leaf and Predictive Learning Curve (PhD. Thesis), 2023 (Completed)
• 2022: Development of an Improved Model for Big Data Analysis Using Dynamic Multi-Swarm-Optimization and Unsupervised Learning Algorithm. (Completed)
• Development of A Real-Time Hybridized Vehicle Surveillance (RHVS) System, (Ph.D. Thesis Ongoing), (Co-Supervisor). Ongoing
• 2023: Development of Enhanced Hidden Markov Model For prediction of Attacks in Terrorists Organized Criminal Network Attacks, (Ph.D. Thesis Ongoing), (Co-Supervisor). (Completed)
• 2014: Re-Engineering Data Center Networks For Efficient Web Application Integration In Enterprise Organisations.

M.Eng. Completions 

• Development of a Smart Car Parking System Using Disruptive Internet of Things Algorithm (M.Sc. Thesis), (Supervisor), 2018 Completed
• Development of GSM Based Electricity Theft Detection Model in Power Distribution System, 2016. (Completed)

RESEARCH OUTPUTS

• Large Scale Software Engineering with Agile/Scrum Methodologies
• Smart Infrastructure and API Orchestration
• Cloud Analytics with Vehicular Computing
• IoT Applications for Critical Infrastructure.
• Cyber security in Smart and Sustainable Cities.
• Embedded IoT and API Designs.
• Digital Twin for Future Internet
• Data Science & Robotics
• Osmotic Computing & Big Data for Industry 4.0
• Edge Automation Network for Cyber-Physical Systems.
• FPGA/VHDL for HPCs & Mechatronics Systems
• AWS, GPC, and Azure Multiclouds HPC

PUBLICATIONS

Books & Book Chapters

• Nwanga M.E., K. C. Okafor, Achumba I.E., Chukwudebe G.A, “Predictive Forensic Based—Characterization of Hidden Elements in Criminal Networks Using Baum-Welch Optimization Technique”. In: Misra S., Arumugam C. (eds) Illumination of Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity and Forensics. Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, vol 109. 2022. Springer Nature, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93453-8_10
• Nonum E.O., K.C Okafor, Nosike I.A.A., Misra S. “AI-JasCon: An Artificial Intelligent Containerization System for Bayesian Fraud Determination in Complex Networks”. In: Misra S., Kumar Tyagi A., Piuri V., Garg L. (eds) Artificial Intelligence for Cloud and Edge Computing. In Internet of Things (Technology, Communications and Computing). Pp. 299-319, 2022.  Print ISBN978-3-030-80820-4, Online ISBN978-3-030-80821-1, Publisher-Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80821-1_14, (Q2-Indexed in Scimago/Scopus/WoS).
• K. C. Okafor, & Longe O. M, “Computational Writ-Print Biometric Identification System Using Discrete Cosine Transform”, In et al Computational Science and its Applications-ICCSA 2021. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 12254 LNCS. Published by Springer Cham, Switzerland AG (Scopus Indexed), LNCS 12957, pp. 460-475, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87007-2_33.
• E. S. Mbonu, K. C. Okafor, G. A . Chukwudebe, C. O. Ikerionwu, & E.C Amadi “Using Edge-to-Cloud Analytics IoT Dumpsite Monitor for Proactive Waste Management”, In Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Published by Springer Nature, Switzerland AG (Scopus Indexed)., LNCS 12957, pp. 465-480, 2021. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-87013-3_35.
• K. C. Okafor, & A. A. Obayi, “Industry 4.0 CAMI: An Elastic Cloud Zynq UltraScale FPGA Metering Architecture”, Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics), 2020, 12254 LNCS, pp. 527–543, Vol.12254, Pp.527-543, Print ISSN: 03029743, 16113349.2020, Published by Springer Nature, Switzerland AG (Scopus Indexed)
• K. C. Okafor, et. al, Management Association, Information resources. (Ed.). (2022). In Research Anthology on Smart Grid and Microgrid Development. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-6684-3666-0, EISBN13: 9781668436677, ISBN10: 1668436663, ISBN13: 9781668436660, Chapter 2. DOI:10.4018/978-1-6684-3666-0.ch032, Pg.1-28, 2022. (Scimago/Scopus Indexed).
• Sam Goundar, K.C Okafor, A. Cagica, P. Chand, S. Singh “Chapter 06: Using Business Intelligence in Organisations - Benefits and Challenges” in the book Enterprise Systems and Technological Convergence: Research and Practice, USA, Pp.99-144, 2021. E-ISBN: 978-1-64802343-9. Information Age Publishing Inc, USA.
• Sam Goundar & Elvis Chandra & Divesh Anuj & Bharath Bhushan & K.C Okafor, “Blockchain Application in Fiji’s Aviation Industry,” World Scientific Book Chapters, in Sam Goundar (ed.), Blockchain Technologies, Applications and Cryptocurrencies Current Practice and Future Trends, Chapter 7, pp. 157-168, 2020. World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd. (Scimago/Scopus Indexed).

Textbooks

• K. C. Okafor & A.C. Ugwoke, Physics 408 - Electronics IV”, ISBN: 978-978-8521, Published by NOUN Press, 2018.
• U. C. Mbanaso, Lucienne Abrahams, K. C. Okafor, Research Techniques for Computer Science, Information Systems and Cybersecurity (In Springer Press), 2023.
• K. C. Okafor, Research Paradigms in Academic Publications: A Quick Guide (In Elsevier Press).
• K. C. Okafor, Mechatronics and Cyber-security, (In Elsevier Press).
• K.C. Okafor, “Professional Certification Handbook”, ISBN: 978-978-8415-35-0, Trustco Resources LTD, Anambra State, Jan 2010.

SELECTED INTERNATIONAL PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS

• K. C. Okafor, Bamidele Adebisi, Kelvin Anoh, “Lightweight Multi-Hop Routing Protocol for Resource Optimisation in Edge Computing Networks, Internet of Things, Netherlands,100758, ISSN 2542-6605, 2023 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iot.2023.100758. (Q1/SCIE-IF= 5.716)
• K. C. Okafor, and Longe Omowunmi Mary, “WearROBOT: An Energy Conservative Wearable Obstacle Detection Robot with LP Multi-Commodity Graph”, In IEEE Access, Vol.10, Pp. 105843-105865, 2022, USA (Q1/SCIE-IF= 4.098).
• K. C. Okafor, and Longe Omowunmi Mary, “Smart Deployment of IoT-TelosB Service Care Stream Robot Using Software-Defined Reliability Optimization Design”, In Heliyon ScienceDirect Elsevier, ISSN: 2405-8440, Vol. 8, Issue 6, E09634, 2022, England (Q1 /SCIE-IF = 3.776).
• K. C. Okafor, and Longe Omowunmi Mary, “Integrating Resilient Tier N+1 Networks with Distributed Non-Recursive Cloud Model for Cyber-Physical Applications “In KSII Transactions on Internet and Information Systems, ISSN/eISSN: 1976-7277, Vol.16, Issue7, pp. 2257-2285 2022, South Korea, Publisher: Korea Society of Internet information (KSII), (SCIE-IF-0.972).
• K. C. Okafor, M. C. Ndinechi, Sanjay Misra, “Cyber-Physical Network Architecture for Smart City Data Stream Provisioning in Complex Ecosystems”, In Transactions on Emerging Telecommunications Technologies, United Kingdom. Online ISSN:2161-3915. Vol.32(11), Pp.1-31, 2021, John Wiley and Sons Ltd. (SCIE -IF 3.310).
• W.O. Okafor, K. C. Okafor, S. O. Edeagu, V. C. Chijindu, O. N. Iloanusi, “Efficient Container Time Synchronization Data Center Network for Smart Grid Cyber-Physical Architecture”, (Preprint Article)- In Heliyon Elsevier, ISSN: 2405-8440, E09634, 2022, England (Q1 Thompson Reuters /SCIE-IF=3.776). Available at SSRN:  http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4170533
• K. C. Okafor, & & O. M. Longe, “ASM-ROBOT: A Cyber-Physical Home Automation Controller with Memristive Reconfigurable State Machine” In International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, (IJACSA) England, U.K, [ISSN (Print): 2158-107X, ISSN (Online): 2156-5570], Vol. 13. Issue 1, 2022, Pp. 896-912. Publisher: Science and Information (SAI), Organization, (ESCI).
• K. C. Okafor, “Dynamic Reliability Modelling of Cyber-Physical Edge Computing Network”, International Journal of Computers and Applications, (IJCA), United Kingdom. Print ISSN: 1206-212X Online ISSN: 1925-7074. 2021, Vol. 43, Issue 7.  Pp. 612- 622. Taylor & Francis ( Indexed/ESCI)
• K.  C. Okafor, G.C. Ononiwu, Sam G. V.C Chijindu, C. C. Udeze “Towards Complex Dynamic Fog Network Orchestration Using Embedded Neural Switch”, In International Journal of Computers and Applications, (IJCA), UK, Print ISSN: 1206-212X Online ISSN: 1925-7074. 2021, Vol.43 (2), Pp.91-108. Taylor & Francis | (Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI).
• K. C. Okafor, I.E Achumba, G.A Chukwudebe, G.C Ononiwu, “Leveraging Fog Computing For Scalable IoT Datacenter Using Spine-Leaf Network Topology”, Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vol.2017, Article ID 2363240, Pp.1-11 P-ISSN: 2090-0147, E-ISSN: 20900155. Egypt, 2017. DOI:10.1155/2017/2363240, Publisher Hindawi LTD, United Kingdom,(Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI).   
• F. N. Ugwoke, K. C. Okafor, G.C. Ononiwu“Cyber-Physical Quadcopter Surveillance System (CPQSS) Using 6-DoF in Tilting Rotors”, FUPRE Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 5(2), 2021; Pp.1-10. (Institutional Based).
• I.E. Achumba, K.C, Okafor, G. N. Ezeh, U. Diala, “OpenFlow Virtual Appliance: An Efficient Security Interface for Cloud Forensic Spyware Robot” International Journal of Digital Crime and Forensics (IJDCF), 2015, Vol.7, No. 2, Pp.31-52., USA. Publisher: IGI Publishing, USA, ISSN: 1941-6229, EISSN: 1941-6210.(Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI).
• G.C. Ononiwu, K. C. Okafor, F. I. Nwaokolo, “Robotic Expert System for Energy Management in Distributed Grid Ecosystem”, International Journal of Energy Optimization and Engineering, 2020, Vol.9, Issue.1, Pp.1-26., IGI Global, USA. ISSN: 2160-9500E-ISSN: 2160-9543. DOI: 10.4018/IJEOE.2020010101. (Thompson Reuters Indexed/ ESCI).
• M. U. Ndubuaku K. C. Okafor, C.C Udeze, O. Salih, “Intelligent Symbiotic Relay Selection Technique for 5G networks”, International Journal of Engineering Research in Africa, 2019 Published by Trans Tech Publications, Switzerland. ISSN-online: 1663-3571 ISSN-print: 1663-4144. Vol.43. Pp.84-100. (Thompson Reuters Indexed/ ESCI IF =0.87)
• K. C. Okafor, Udeze C.C, E. C. N. Okafor, C. C. Okezie, “SMART Grids: A New Framework for Efficient Power Management in Datacenter Networks” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, (IJACSA) England, U.K, [ISSN (Print): 2158-107X, ISSN (Online): 2156-5570], Vol.3, No.7, 2012, Pp. 59-66. Publisher: Science and Information(SAI), Organization, (Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI).
• K.C. Okafor,F. N. Ugwoke, A. A. Obayi., V. C. Chijindu, O. U. Oparaku “Analysis of Cloud Network Management Using Resource Allocation and Task Scheduling Services”,International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), England, U.K, 7(1), 2016, Pp.375-386. ISSN (Print): 2158-107X, ISSN (Online): 2156-5570. (Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI).
• Udeze C.C, K.C. Okafor^, H. C. Inyiama, C.C Okezie: “A Conceptual Design Model for High-Performance Hotspot Network Infrastructure (GRID WLAN),International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA),England, U.K[ISSN (Print): 2158-107X, E-ISSN: 2156-5570, 3(1), 2012, Pp. 93-99. Publisher: Science and Information (SAI), Organization, (Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI).
• K. C. Okafor, G. C. Ononiwu, J. A. Okoye, M. U. Ndubuaku, “Enterprise Energy Analytic Cloud Metering Portal for On Demand Service Provisioning”, Indian Journal of Science and Technology, (IJST). P-ISSN-0974-6846, E-ISSN:0974-5645, Vol.10(36),2017. DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2017/v10i36/111913, Pp.1-13.Published by Indian Society for Education and EnvironmentInformatics (Indexed in Scopus & Web of Science).
• K. C. Okafor, C.C Udeze, A. A. Obayi, G. C. Ononiwu, J. A. Okoye, “Dependent Reliability of Distributed Cloud Computing Network (DCCN)”, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research, (IJAER), India.ISSN 0973-4562, Vol. 13(9), 2018, Pp.6551-6568 Publisher Research India Publications, (Indexed in SCimago/ScopusQ2).
• Udeze C.C, K.C. Okafor,H. C. Inyiama, C.C Okezie, “QoS Parameters Investigation and Load Intensity Analysis: (A Case for Reengineered DCN), International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications, (IJACSA), England, U.K, 3(5), 2011.Pp 87-96. P-ISSN: 2158-107X, E-ISSN: 2156-5570].(Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI)
• Udeze C.C,K. C. Okafor, H. C. Inyiama,C.C Okezie: “Effective Security Architecture for Virtualized Data Center Networks”, International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), England, U.K, 3(1), 2012, Pp.196- 2012, P-ISSN: 2158-107X, E-ISSN: 2156-5570], (Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI).
• S. O. Ezennaya, Udeze C. C, K.C. Okafor, Onyedikachi S.N, Anierobi C.C, “Smart Grid Network Transmission Line RLC Modelling Using Random Power Line Synthesis” International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications(IJACSA), England, U.K, Vol. 4, No. 6, 2013. Pp.298-306. SAI Publishers: Science and Information Organization (SAI).P-ISSN: 2158-107X, E-ISSN: 2156-5570].(Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI).
• C. C. Udeze, V. C. Chijindu, F.N Ugwoke, K. C. Okafor “Digital Control Process Automation In Temperature Reactor System”, International Journal Of Applied Engineering Research, (IJAER), India. ISSN 0973-4562, pp.9513-9524, 2018. Publisher Research India Publications, (Thompson Reuters Indexed/ESCI). 

SELECTED CONFERENCE PAPERS READ 

• K. C. Okafor and Omowunmi Mary Longe, “V-IoT: A Smart Hydraulic Distribution System Using Volumetric Route-Genetic Algorithm”, In IEEE Proc. & 2021 IEEE 6th International Forum on Research and Technology for Society and Industry (RTSI), 2021 September 06 – 09, Italy. (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed).
• K. C. Okafor and Omowunmi Mary Longe, “Evaluation of Linear Component Node Orchestration for IoT Clusters in Smart Grid Communication Networks”, In IEEE Proc. IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica 2021, Kenya, 23-27 August, 2021. (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed).
• K. C. Okafor, J.A. Okoye, R. M. Onoshakpor, “Towards Smart Green Energy Metering Design for OpenStack/Amazon Elastic Cloud Integration”, In IEEE Proceeding & Xplore, 2019 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference (PAC-2019), at International Training Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, 20^th -23^rd August 2019. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• J. Agajo, S. Thomas, N. Gafai, A. A. Lukeman, N.A. Obadiah, K. C. Okafor, “Towards Prediction Model For IoT-Wireless Sensor Network Packet Transmission Using Soft Computing Technique”, In IEEE 2021 1^st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science “ICMEAS 2021, September 06 – 09, 15th July- 16th July 2021 at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria, (Scopus & WoS Indexed).
• Emmanuel C.A, G.A. Chukwudebe, I. Charles, K. C. Okafor and I.I. Ayogu, “Implementation of a Web Application for Stakeholder Inclusion for Sustainable Waste Management”, In IEEE Proc. & 2022 IEEE 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technology for Sustainable development, 2021 May 17 – 19, Abuja Nigeria. (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed).
• R. Onoshakpor, K.C. Okafor & M. Gabriel, “Smart Grid Reliability Computation- A Solution to Ageing Infrastructure in Nigerian Power Grid”, In IEEE Proc. & 2022 IEEE 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technology for Sustainable development, 2021 May 17 – 19, Abuja Nigeria. (Scopus & Web of Science Indexed).
• A.A. Obayi, and K.C. Okafor, “Cloud-Fog Orchestration Infrastructure for
  Ante-natal Health Care Systems”, In 2020 IEEE International Conference in Mathematics, Computer Engineering & Computer Science (ICMCECS).Anchor University Lagos, Nigeria, March 18th – 21th, 2020. (Scopus Indexed).
• R. O. Opara, D.O. Dike, K. C. Okafor, R. M. Onoshakpor,G.A. Chukwudebe, “Towards Cooperative Power Pooling for Heterogeneous Load Clusters”, In 2019 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference, (PAC-2019), at International Training Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, 20^th -23^rd August 2019. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• R. O. Opara, K. C. Okafor, D.O. Dike, R. M. Onoshakpor,G.A. Chukwudebe, “Towards Locational Marginal Pricing Model for Nigerian Electricity Tariff Structure using Optimal Power Flow Computation” In 2019 IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica Conference, (PAC-2019),  at International Training Institute, Abuja, Nigeria, 20^th -23^rd August 2019. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• M.E. Nwanga, K. C. Okafor, M.O.Ezeja, “Characterization of Hidden Features In Criminal Networks”, In IEEE 1st International Conference on Mechatronics, Automation and Cyber-Physical Computer System (MAC-2019), RN#46180, at Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, March 7^th -8^th, 2019. Pp.193-198.
• K. C. Okafor, A.A. Obayi, E.V. Chisom, and W.O. Okafor, “Towards Intelligent e-Nose Surveillance in Cyber-Physical Domains”, In Proc. 2019 IEEE 1st International Conference on Mechatronics, Automation and Cyber-Physical Computer System (MAC-2019), RN#46180, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria, March 7^th -8^th, 2019 Pp.172-179.
• K. C. Okafor, A.A. Obayi, E.V. Chisom, and W.O. Okafor, “E-Nose Data Acquisition Model for Unbiased Surveillance Captures”, In Proc. 2019 IEEE 1st International Conference on Mechatronics, Automation and Cyber-Physical Computer System (MAC-2019), RN#46180, Federal University of Tech., Owerri, Nigeria, March 7^th -8^th, 2019, Pp.165-171.
• C. C. Udeze, K. C. Okafor,S. Thomas, T.A. Zarma, S.U. Hussein, A. A. Galadima, C. Mbah‘Reactor Full Automation in Temperature System’, In IEEE ICAST, 2018 at University of  Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana, August. 22^nd-24^th, 2018. (Scopus, & Scimago Indexed).
• Amadi E.C, Eheduru G.E., Eze F.U., Ikerionwu C, K. C. Okafor, “Anti-DDoS Firewall: A Zero-Sum Mitigation Game Model for Distributed Denial of Service Attack Using Linear Programming”, In IEEE Xplore 4^th International Conference on Knowledge based-Engineering and Innovation. at University of Sci. &Tech, Tehran, Iran, Dec. 22^nd, 2017,Pp. 0027-0036. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• Ezeja M. O, K.C Okafor, Nnamani C. O., Ajibo, A. C, “Development of an Analytical Resource Reservation Expression for Handover Calls in Mobile Cloud Communication Networks” In IEEE 4^th International Conf. on Knowledge based-Engineering & Innovation. at University of Sci. &Tech, Tehran, Iran, Dec. 22^nd, 2017. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• K. C. Okafor, Okoro Nkem Jenifer, R.M. Onoshakpor, Adaora Angela Obayi, “Enterprise Energy Analytic Cloud Portal for User-Centric On-Demand Profile Access in Smart Green Energy Management System”, In IEEE International Conference on Computing, Networking and Informatics (ICCNI 2017). Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. October 29-31, 2017. Pp.1-10. DOI: 10.1109/ICCNI.2017.8123787. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed)
• V. C. Eze,  K. C. Okafor , A. A. Obayi, O.N. Jennifer, O.U.Oparaku, “Analysis of K-bit Pipelined Processor Cores Using Perl Benchmarking”, In Proc. &IEEE Xplore- International Conference on Computing, Networking and Informatics (ICCNI 2017). Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. October 29-31, 2017.pp.1-7. DOI: 10.1109/ICCNI.2017.8123786.(Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• E.C Anderson, K.C. Okafor, O. Nkwachukwu, D.O Dike, “Real Time Car Parking System: A Novel Taxonomy for Integrated Vehicular Computing”, In Proc.& IEEE Xplore- International Conference on Computing, Networking and Informatics (ICCNI 2017), Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. October 29-31, 2017. Pp.1-9. DOI: 10.1109/ICCNI.2017.8123787. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• K.C. Okafor,  F.N. Ugwoke,   A.A. Obayi, “Evaluation of Virtualized Osmotic Cloud Network Using Discrete Event Branch-and-Bound Heuristics, In Proc.&IEEE Xplore- 3^rd International Conference on Electro technology for National development, (NIGERCON 2017). Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. November 7-10, 2017. DOI: 10.1109/NIGERCON.2017.8281912. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• E. C. Ifediora, G. C. Ononiwu, K. C. Okafor, and U. H. Diala, “Energy Management and Control System with Mobile Application Interface”, In IEEE Xplore- 3^rd International Conference on Electro technology for National development, (NIGERCON 2017). Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. November 7-10, 2017.Pp.1012-1019. DOI: 10.1109/NIGERCON.2017.8281966. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• R. M. Onoshakpor, K.C. Okafor, “Cyber Security in Smart Grid Convolution Networks (SGCNs)”, In Proc.& IEEE Xplore- 3^rd International Conference on Electro technology for National development, (NIGERCON 2017), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. November 7-10, 2017. Pp. 392-399. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• Diala Uchenna, K.C. Okafor, Lang Zi-Qiang, “Geometrical Non-linear Damper Design - A Frequency Based Approach”, In Proc.& IEEE Xplore- 3^rd International Conference on Electro technology for National development, (NIGERCON 2017), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. November 7-10, 2017. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• M. E. Nwanga, K. C. Okafor, E.N. Onwuka, O. C. Nosiri, “Application of Complex Network Analysis Theories for Crime Prevention in Nigeria”, In Proc. & IEEE Xplore- 3^rd International Conference on Electro technology for National development, (NIGERCON 2017). Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. November 7-10, 2017.Pp. 365- 372. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• M. N. Ogbu, G.N. Onoh, K.C. Okafor, “Cloud Based Virtual Private Networks Using IP Tunneling for Remote Site Interfaces”, In IEEE Xplore- 3^rd International Conference on Electro technology for National development,(NIGERCON 2017). Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. November 7-10, 2017. Pp. 30-41.  (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• K. C. Okafor, F.N. Ugwoke, V.C.Chijindu, “Security QoS Profiling Against Cyber Terrorism in Airport Network Systems”, In IEEEXplore Digital Library, IEEE International Conference on Cyberspace Governance-CyberAbuja, November 4-7, Abuja, Nigeria 2015. Pp.241-253. DOI:10.1109/CYBER-Abuja.2015.7360516. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• Mbonu, E.S., Okwu, P.I and K. C. Okafor, “An Effective Approach to Designing and Construction Of Microcontroller Based Self-Dispense Detecting Liquid Dispenser”, In IEEEXplore Digital Library, 6^th IEEE International Conference on Adaptive Science & Technology (ICAST 2014), Covenant University Otta, 19^th-31^st, Oct,2014.Pp. 1-7. DOI: 10.1109/ICASTECH.2014.7068094. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• Mbonu, E.S, Okwu. P.I, K.C. Okafor, H.C.Iyiama, Ezekwe, C.G, “Reliability Evaluation of Power Distribution Companies in Nigeria, Leveraging ICT Based Framework for Unbiased Performance Evaluation”, In IEEEXplore Digital Library, 6^th IEEE International Conference on Adaptive Science & Technology (ICAST 2014), Covenant University Otta, 19^th-31^st, Oct, 2014.Pp.1-6. (Scopus Indexed )
• C. C. Udeze,  K. C. Okafor, C.C.Okezie,I.O.Okeke, .G.C. Ezekwe, “Performance Analysis of R-DCN Architecture for Next Generation Web Application Integration”, In IEEE Xplore Digital Library, 6^th IEEE International Conference on Adaptive Science & Technology (ICAST 2014), Covenant University Otta, 19^th-31^st, Oct,2014.Pp.1-12.  (ICAST 2014 Best Session Paper Award). (Scopus and WoS Indexed).
• K. C. Okafor, “Smart Green: A Novel Green Computing Architecture for Environmental Data Acquisition in IT/Automation DataCenter” Poster Paper at the 2^nd IEEE, NIGERCON Conf, 2013, Owerri Imo State, Nigeria, 14^th- 26^th Nov, 2013.
• Mbonu, E.S.; K. C. Okafor, Godwin, O.U.; Chinwe, G.E, “E-MART: A Novel Smart Home Governance System for a Densely Populated Power Challenged Environment” In Proc. of IEEE & IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Emerging & Sustainable Technologies for Power & ICT in a Developing Society (NIGERCON), 2013 IEEE International Conference, Nigeria, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, 14^th -16^th, Nov.2013.Pp.100-105. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• Mbonu, E.S.; Micheal, M.C, K. C. Okafor; Genevra, E.C, “Self Diagnostic System for Predictive Maintenance of Traffic Light Control System”, In Proc. of IEEE, & IEEE Xplore: Emerging & Sustainable Technologies for Power & ICT in a Developing Society (NIGERCON), 2013 IEEE International Conference, Nigeria,  at Owerri, Imo State Nigeria, 14^th -16^th, Nov.2013.Pp. 308 – 313. DOI: 10.1109/NIGERCON.2013.6715669. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• K. C. Okafor; Guinevere, E.C.; Akinyele, O.O, “Hardware   Description   Language (HDL): An Efficient   Approach   to   Device   Independent   Designs   for   VLSI Market Segments”, In Proc. of IEEE & IEEE Xplore Digital Library, 3rd IEEE International Conference Adaptive Science and Technology (ICAST), 2011, Abuja, 2^4th-2^6th, Nov.2011. Pp. 262 – 267. (Scopus and Web of Science Indexed).
• K. C. Okafor, “Smart Green: A Novel Green Computing Architecture for Environmental Data Acquisition in IT/Automation DataCenter” Poster Paper at the 2^nd IEEE, NIGERCON Conf, 2013, Owerri Imo State, Nigeria, 14^th- 26^th Nov, 2013.
• K. C. Okafor, M.C. Ndinechi, C. C. Chidiebele, U. Onwe and O. A. Ogungbenro K-Enterprise Spyware Robot (K-Espyr.1): A Tool for Digital Evidence in Computer Forensics”, TS4: Computer and Information Security, IEEEXplore Digital Library. 4^th IEEE,ICAST, 25^th -27^th, Oct.2012, Knust Campus, Kumasi, Ghana. ISBN: 978-1-4673-4788-4.