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Mr. Khalifa Aliyu Ibrahim |Power Electronics Design |Best Researcher Award

PhD Researcher at Cranfield University, United Kingdom

Mr. Khalifa Aliyu Ibrahim is a researcher at Cranfield University, United Kingdom, specializing in energy systems, power electronics, and thermal management. He holds a Master of Science in Energy Systems and Thermal Processes (with Distinction) and a Master’s by Research in Energy and Power from Cranfield University. In 2016, he graduated as the only first-class Bachelor of Science in Physics from Kaduna State University, Nigeria. His research focuses on clean hybrid energy systems and thermal management, aiming to drive innovation towards a sustainable future. His academic pursuits have resulted in publications in esteemed journals and presentations at notable conferences. Mr. Ibrahim has been recognized with several awards, including the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship (2021) worth £31,000 and the Merit-based Foreign Scholarship from the Kaduna State Scholarship and Loan Board, Nigeria (2020) worth £27,000.

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Education :

PhD in AI-Driven Design of High-Frequency Power Electronics (2023 – Present) Cranfield University, UK Research: AI-driven power electronics design Publications: Revolutionizing Power Electronics Design through Large Language Models: Applications and Future Directions (2025, Computers and Electrical Engineering) . Floating Solar Wireless Power Transfer System for Electric Ships: Design and Laboratory Tests (2025, Energy Conversion and Management) Master’s by Research (MRes) in Energy and Power (2022 – 2023)Cranfield University, UK Research: Concentrated Photovoltaic Cooling Design Publication: Cooling of Concentrated Photovoltaic Cells—A Review and the Perspective of Pulsating Flow Cooling (2023, Energies 16, no. 6: 2842)= Memberships: Graduate Member IEEE, Member IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), IEEE Young Professionals . MSc in Energy Systems & Thermal Processes (2020 – 2021)Cranfield University, UK Graduated with Distinction (Weighted Average: 72.30%) Thesis: Multi-junction Concentrated Photovoltaic (CPV) of Hydrogen Generation System Publication: High-Performance Green Hydrogen Generation System (2021, IEEE Power MEMS Conference, UK) Associate Member of the Energy Institute UKBSc in Physics (2013 – 2016)Kaduna State University, Nigeria First-class graduate with a CGPA of 4.56/5.00 Publications: Azimuthal Square-Array Direct-Current Resistivity Method to Determine Geological Fractures (2019, Journal of Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics) The Effect of Solar Irradiation on Solar Cells (2019, Science World Journal Vol 14, No 1)Class Representative and Student Tutorial Coordinator

Experience :

Research Assistant (Aug 2022 – Present) Cranfield University, UK Built and tested DC/DC architecture for a small-scale green hydrogen plant, leading to partnerships with Hywaves Taught and supervised MSc students in laboratory activities and group projects Provided support in research design, testing, and analysis Represented Cranfield University in UK Innovate projects Lecturer (2021 – 2022) Kaduna State University, Nigeria Taught physics courses and supervised undergraduate and PGD students Conducted examination invigilation and marking Lecturer (2020 – 2021) Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Nigeria Taught theoretical and experimental physics to over 400 students Developed a student attendance template adopted by the IJMB department Supported colleagues in adopting virtual teaching tools Teaching & Laboratory Assistant (2017 – 2018) Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Nigeria Conducted physics experiments for first-year students Coordinated community projects and volunteered in anti-corruption initiatives Intern, Power Plant & Utility Department (2016) Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company, Nigeria Monitored power plant operations under the supervision of the chief operator Enumerator (2012 – 2013) Tripple Seventh Nigeria Limited, Nigeria Conducted GPS mapping and data analysis for asset management projects

Research Focus :

AI-driven design of power electronicsGreen hydrogen generation systemsConcentrated photovoltaic cooling systemsThermal and energy management

Skills:

AI applications in energy and power electronicsPower systems & thermal managementResearch & academic writingMATLAB, COMSOL, Python, LabVIEW, Bitrix24Leadership & project management

Publication :

Nwalike, E.D., Ibrahim, K.A., Crawley, F., Qin, Q., Luk, P., & Luo, Z. (2023). Harnessing energy for wearables: A review of radio frequency energy harvesting technologies. Energies, 16(15), 5711.
Ibrahim, K.A., Gyuk, P.M., & Aliyu, S. (2019). The effect of solar irradiation on solar cells. Science World Journal, 14(1), 20-22.
Ibrahim, K.A., Luk, P., & Luo, Z. (2023). Cooling of Concentrated Photovoltaic Cells—A review and the perspective of Pulsating Flow Cooling. Energies, 16(6), 2842.
Ibrahim, K.A., Kim, M., Kinuthia, D., Hussaini, Z.A., Crawley, F., & Luo, Z. (2021). High performance green hydrogen generation system. 2021 IEEE 20th International Conference on Micro and Nanotechnology for …
Kaheel, S., Ibrahim, K.A., Fallatah, G., Lakshminarayanan, V., Luk, P., & Luo, Z. (2023). Advancing hydrogen: A closer look at implementation factors, current status and future potential. Energies, 16(24), 7975.
Magaji, I., Ibrahim, K.A., & Ahmed, I. (2019). Survey and assessment of radiation levels associated with mobile and wireless telecommunication mast in residential and office areas within Kaduna Metropolis. FUDMA Journal of Sciences, 3(3), 341-347.
Kaheel, S., Fallatah, G., Luk, P., Ibrahim, K.A., & Luo, Z. (2025). Decision support system for sustainable hydrogen production: Case study of Saudi Arabia. Energy for Sustainable Development, 84, 101603.
Mansur, H., Ibrahim, K.A., & Halidu, A.A. (2022). Measurements of pour points, flash points, water contents and viscosity of some selected automobile oils used as lubricants in Nigeria. Science World Journal, 17(1), 168-170.
Ibrahim, K.A., Luk, P., Luo, Z., Ng, S.Y., & Harrison, L. (2024). Revolutionizing Power Electronics Design Through Large Language Models: Applications and Future Directions. Available at SSRN 4990854.
Ibrahim, K.A., Le Maréchal, T., Luk, P., Qin, Q., Huang, L., Xie, Y., Verdin, P., & Luo, Z. (2025). Floating solar wireless power transfer system for electric ships: Design and laboratory tests. Energy Conversion and Management, 332, 119738.

Conclusion

Khalifa Aliyu Ibrahim is a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His research contributions in AI-driven power electronics, renewable energy, and hydrogen systems are impactful and relevant to modern energy challenges. Strengthening international collaborations, securing research grants, and patenting innovations could further solidify his standing as a leading researcher.

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