Contact Khalifa Aliyu Ibarahim
- Tel: +447835711393
- Email: Khalifa-Aliyu.Ibrahim@cranfield.ac.uk
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Background
An academic and engineering professional, he hold a distinguished educational background with a Master of Science in Energy Systems and Thermal Processes (Distinction) and a Master's by research in Energy and Power from Cranfield University, UK. Additionally, He was the only first-class graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Kaduna State University, Nigeria, in 2016.
With years of experience in the academic sector, his expertise spans theoretical and experimental physics, having transitioned seamlessly into engineering. His current focus lies in working on multifaceted engineering projects encompassing Energy Systems, Power Electronics, and Thermal Management. His proficiency is enhanced by exceptional communication skills and hands-on experience with various engineering software, bolstered by a solid foundation in troubleshooting.
His academic pursuits have yielded an impressive research record, marked by publications in esteemed journals and presentations at notable conferences. This success is supported by my participation in professional courses, including specialized training in Health, Safety, and Environment, Project Management, and Climate Change and Energy Transition. Throughout his career, he have demonstrated remarkable leadership and project management skills. This is evidenced by his successful track record in fostering teamwork, driving business advancement, and contributing to community support initiatives. He has received many awards such as the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship award (2021) worth £31,000, Won Merit-based foreign scholarship award, by Kaduna state scholarship and loan board Nigeria (2020) worth £27,000, Won cash prize worth and Certificate of Participation in Nigeria centenary quiz show (2014).
Research opportunities
1. Power Electronics
2. Energy
3. Thermal Systems
4. Artificial Intelligence
Current activities
1. AI Driven Design Of High Frequency Power Electronics
2. Design and development of green hydrogen generation system
3. Design and development of wirless power transfer system
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Kaheel S, Fallatah G, Luk P, Ibrahim KA & Luo Z. (2025). Decision support system for sustainable hydrogen production: case study of Saudi Arabia. Energy for Sustainable Development, 84
- Ibrahim KA, Maréchal TL, Luk P, Qin Q, Huang L, .... (2025). Floating solar wireless power transfer system for electric ships: design and laboratory tests. Energy Conversion and Management, 332
- Ibrahim KA, Luk PC-K, Luo Z, Ng SY & Harrison L. (2025). Revolutionizing power electronics design through large language models: applications and future directions. Computers and Electrical Engineering, 123(D)
- Lakshminarayanan V, Ranjbar M, Ibrahim KA & Luo Z. (2024). A scalable optical meta-surface glazing design for agricultural greenhouses. Physica Scripta, 99(3)
- Nebiewa AM, Abdelsalam AM, Sakr IM, El-Askary WA, Abdalla HA, .... (2024). Studying and analysis of deformation and stresses in horizontal-axis wind turbine using fluid-structure interaction method. Wind Engineering
- Nwalike ED, Ibrahim KA, Crawley F, Qin Q, Luk P, .... (2023). Harnessing energy for wearables: a review of radio frequency energy harvesting technologies. Energies, 16(15)
- Ibrahim KA, Luk PC-K & Luo Z. (2023). Cooling of concentrated photovoltaic cells - a review and the perspective of pulsating flow cooling. Energies, 16(6)
- Kaheel S, Ibrahim KA, Fallatah G, Lakshminarayanan V, Luk P, .... (2023). Advancing hydrogen: a closer look at implementation factors, current status and future potential. Energies, 16(24)