The Energy Research Group (ERG) is an interdisciplinary research-based and educational initiative at the School of Science and Technology, Pan-Atlantic University. Our mission is to focus on securing sustainable pathways for energy production, utilisation, delivery, and conversion. By developing novel materials and processes, ERG aim to bridge the gap between applied engineering and basic sciences, covering the entire research process, from early laboratory work to large-scale industrial production.
Research Themes & Focus
· Energy Systems and Thermal Management: Focusing on heat transfer methods, phase change cooling, etc.
· Fluid Dynamics: Focusing on viscous drag reduction, laminar flow control, and novel flow control techniques for various applications.
· Sustainable Energy Systems: Focusing on renewable energy technologies, energy storage, etc.
· Energy and Society: Focusing on energy governance, energy transitions, energy demand, energy policy, etc.
· Power Systems Analysis and Power Quality: Focusing on load flow studies, harmonic analysis, etc.
Team Members & People
· Professor Norbert Edomah
· Dr. Daniel Okojie
· Dr. George Ihenacho
· Dr. Anthony Onokwai
· Dr. Benjamin Anyaegbuna
· Dr. Rilwan Balogun
· Dr. Clinton Ifegwu
Activities and Projects
1. Innovate UK ZE-Gen. Thermophotovoltaic Thermal Energy Storage Pilot Demonstrator (funded by Innovate UK) to pilot a new thermal energy storage battery demonstrator in Nigeria, £150k. (2025-2026). Co-led by Prof Norbert Edomah
2. Innovate UK KTP. Waste to gas KTP (funded by Innovate UK) to pilot the conversion of chicken waste to gas in a large poultry farm in south-west Nigeria. £102k. (2024 – 2026) Co-led by Prof Norbert Edomah
3. EU Erasmus+ Solar Hands-on training and International Network of Exchange (funded by the European Commission) to develop capacity of VET providers in solar trainings. €27k. (2023 – 2026) Co-led by Prof Norbert Edomah
4. UKRI-GCRF Energy Democracy and the Politics of Energy Transition in African Countries. (funded by the Economic and Social Research Council – ESRC) to better understand the political drivers of energy transition in Africa. £110k. (2020 – 2025) Co-led by Prof Norbert Edomah
Recent Publications
1. Edomah N, Ugwu N, Afahakan I (2026) “A beginner’s guide to thermophotovoltaic-based thermal energy storage using high-temperature phase change materials”. Engineering Research Express 8: 053001. https://doi.org/10.1088/2631-8695/ae48ac
2. Dioha, M., Edomah, N., Ordano, L. 2026. “Technological options and optimal pathways to a net-zero electricity system in Nigeria across different timelines” Progress in Energy 8, 014001. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/2516-1083/ae2bd7
3. Edomah, N. 2025. “Drivers of sustainability education and green vocational education and training in Africa’s solar sector: A case study of Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda,” PRX Energy 4, 043011. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/kyt5-r138
4. Dong, D., Emem, O., Liu, L., Sen, B., Rasmussen, K., Edomah, N., Musango, J. K., Baninla, Y., Sergienko, O., & Liu, G. (2025). Solar Photovoltaic Development in West Africa Will Face Million-Ton Waste Challenges, and Off-Grid Systems Will Dominate. Environmental Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c06339
5. Onokwai, A.O. Akuru, U.B., Desai, D.A. (2025). Predictive accuracy and characterisation of bio-oil yield from pyrolysis of coconut shell: A comparison of traditional RSM and hybrid models. Int. J. Renew. Energy Dev. 2025, 14 (6),1125-1145. https://doi.org/10.14710/ijre2025.61190
6. Onokwai, A.O. Akuru, U.B., Desai, D.A. (2025). Optimization and characterization of biochar yields from pyrolysis of coconut shell for sustainable waste-driven bioenergy transformation. Matériaux & Techniques 113, 202 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1051/mattech/2025010
7. Onokwai, A.O. Akuru, U.B., Desai, D.A. (2025). Control System Techniques: Optimizing Efficiency and Design in Mechanical Energy Harvesting for Efficient Road Framework. Int. J. of Industrial and Systems Engineering. https://www.inderscience.com/info/ingeneral/forthcoming.php?jcode=ijise#130256
8. Onokwai, A.O. Akuru, U.B., Desai, D.A. (2025). Mathematical Modelling and Optimisation of Operating Parameters for Enhanced Energy Generation in Gas Turbine Power Plant with Intercooler. Mathematics 13, 174. https://doi.org/10.3390/math13010174
Contact Information
Professor Norbert Edomah Email: nedomah@pau.edu.ng