Amevi Akapovi
| Ein sex anaa gender | male  |
|---|---|
| Ein country of citizenship | Ghana |
| Ein occupation | lecturer, engineer |
| Employer | Accra Technical University |
Amevi Acakpovi be Ghanaian academic den engineer wey dey serve as de Vice-Chancellor of Accra Technical University (ATU). He be electrical den energy systems engineering scholar plus research interests insyd renewable energy, hybrid power systems, smart grids, den microgrid optimisation.[1][2][3]
Ein Early Life den Education
[edit | edit source]Acakpovi dey hold a Bachelor of Science degree insyd Computer den Electrical Engineering from de Lokossa Institute of Technology, Benin, den a master's degree for Electrical Engineering insyd from de University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) for Energy Systems Engineering insyd from Open University Malaysia insyd 2017. He sanso has undertaken postgraduate training insyd doctoral supervision den international higher education leadership at Stellenbosch University den Coventry University.[1]
Ein Academic den Administrative Career
[edit | edit source]Professor Acakpovi has spent much of ein academic career at Accra Technical University, wey he has held several leadership positions wey dey include Head of de Electrical/Electronics Engineering Department, Dean of de Faculty of Engineering, Pro Vice-Chancellor, den Acting Vice-Chancellor.[1]
Dem formally appoint am as Vice-Chancellor of Accra Technical University, effective January 2026, following approval by de university's Governing Council. Ein tenure has focused on academic restructuring, accreditation of new programmes, institutional partnerships, den strengthening applied research den technical education.[4][5]
Ein Research den Contributions
[edit | edit source]Professor Acakpovi's research dey focus on energy systems engineering, particularly:
Hybrid renewable energy systems
Smart grid modelling and optimization
Microgrid design and control
Artificial intelligence applications in power systems
He has authored ova 100 peer-reviewed journal articles den conference papers, many published insyd IEEE-indexed den international engineering journals. Ein research dey contribute to energy access, sustainability, den power system efficiency for developing economies insyd.[1]
Ein Professional Affiliations den Leadership
[edit | edit source]Acakpovi be actively involved insyd engineering standardization den professional bodies. He dey serve as President of de International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) National Committee of Ghana den holds leadership roles insyd African den international technical committees on energy den electrotechnical systems.[1]
He sanso be affiliated plus professional engineering organizations wey dey include de Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) den de Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
Ein Awards den Recognition
[edit | edit source]Professor Acakpovi has received several honours give ein contributions to engineering education, research, den leadership. These dey include recognition as Best Engineering Technologist of the Year by professional den industry bodies insyd Ghana.[6]
References
[edit | edit source]- 1 2 3 4 5 "The Vice-Chancellor". Accra Technical University. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ "Engr. Prof Amevi Acakpovi honoured as Best Engineering & Technologist of the Year - MyJoyOnline".
- ↑ "Amevi Acakpovi - About Me". Amevi Acakpovi.
- ↑ "Prof. Amevi Acakpovi appointed Vice-Chancellor of Accra Technical University". Accra Technical University. Retrieved 2026-02-14.
- ↑ "Challenge Validation".
- ↑ "Engr. Prof. Amevi Acakpovi honoured as Best Engineering Technologist of the Year". MyJoyOnline. Retrieved 2026-02-14.