Profile · Manchester Metropolitan University

Who am I?

I like to study about eschatology and new developments in science and technology. Furthermore, I play football, table tennis and lawn tennis. I like walking and visiting new places.

Why do I teach?

I am passionate about learning and teaching using industry-linked research-informed contents. I teach in order to empower potential future generation(s) of professionals in my expertise and contribute to the national economy and the advancement of knowledge.

Words of wisdom

Embrace challenges as gateways to life-transforming opportunities. Dare to be a pioneer! Failure is a pillar of success at a level. Only a delivered deliverer can deliver. Going forward is not an option but a choice. Live your future and let your present be unhindered by your past.

How I’ll teach you

My teaching philosophy involves a hands-on enquiry-based delivery of industry-linked research-informed curriculum contents that keep my learners engaged in knowledge assimilation and contribution.

Academic and professional qualifications

Master of Art in Higher Education;
PGC in Academic Practice;
PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering;
MSc Communication Engineering;
BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering;
Chartered Engineer (CEng);
PRINCE2 Certification;
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK.

A Senior Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Other academic service (administration and management)

Early Career Researchers Coordinator:

Department of Engineering [Smart Infrastructure and Industry Research Group]

Unit Leader:

Electronic Engineering Design;
Foundation Engineering Design & Practice;
Advanced Communication and Networks;
Computer and Networks Technology I.

Research Team Leader: Communication and Space Systems Engineering
Ethics Review Team Member for Engineering
Outreach and Recruitment Team Member for Engineering

Languages

Ibibio; and

English

Why study Communication and Space Systems Engineering?

Students that study my subject stay in contact with modern engineering and are able to carry out the following:

Multiphysics Design, Modelling and Simulation of Communication Components and Systems;
Radio Access Technologies (e.g., 4G & 5G Standards) Implementations;
RF, Microwave and Millimetre-wave Transceivers Characterisation;
Radio Communication Links Budgeting;
Fibre Integrated Reception and Transmission System Improvement;
RF Subsystems Integration (such as in Smart Internet of Things Sensors); and
Upstream and Downstream Satellite Communication Components Characterisation.

Furthermore, you will have an excellent student experience and gain the in-depth and practical knowledge of real-world applications of enabling and emerging radio communication systems. You will have an opportunity(s) to be challenged to work on industry-linked engineering projects that reflect my research-informed contents delivery. Studying the electrical and electronic engineering at the Manchester Metropolitan University will enable you to be marketable and compete at the global level.

Undergraduate courses

I teach the following Undergraduate Course(s):

BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering:

Electronic Engineering Design (RF Engineering).

BSc (Hons) Computer and Network Technology

Networks 1 (Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices);
Networks 2 (Satellite Communication Networks);
Computer and Network Technology I (Java Programming); and
Advanced Communication and Networks (Data Communication and Networking).

UG Project Supervision

Academic Session: 2020/21

The Impact of Balun and LNA on Output Balancing in 5G Networks;
Indoor Position and Tracking RF System for Industrial IoTs;
Dynamic Spectrum Access Sensing Techniques Analysis in Cognitive Radios;
3.4-3.8 GHz Low-Noise Amplifier Design for 5G Cellular-Satellite Convergence Applications;
A Real-time Smart IoTs-based Food Delivery System;
3-4 GHz RF Power Amplifier Design for 5G-enabled Wi-Fi Communication Applications;
Router/Access Point Working on a Wi-Fi/Li-Fi Hybrid Network.

Academic Session: 2019/20

Smart Pharmacy using RFID;
Biometric Fingerprint Attendance System;
Integrated Smart Heart Condition Monitor;
Design of a Power-efficient Cycle Tracking System;
Smart City to Control the Dramatic Rise of Urbanisation;
Facial Recognition Attendance and Access Control System.

Academic Session: 2018/19

Blockchain Architecture for Peer to Peer (P2P) Energy Trading and Sharing;
Design of a 24-28 GHz LNA for 5G Transceiver Applications;
Implementation of Auditable Communication Platform using Blockchain Technology;
Design and Implementation of an IoTs-based Water Purification System;
RF Antenna Development for 5G 802.11p V2X Applications; and
Virtual Network Security and Infrastructure Enhancements for Critical Systems.

Academic Session: 2017/18

Design and Development of a Guidance, Navigation and Control System for Light Lift Launch Vehicles;
Advanced Multiple Sensor Development for Vehicle–to–Vehicle and Vehicle–to–Infrastructure communications;
Multiphysics Characterisation of 24.75–27.5 GHz LNA for 5G Communication Applications.

Academic Session: 2016/17

Multiphysics Modelling of a 8-12 GHz RF Transceiver for 5G Communication Applications;
Free-space Optics Receiver Characterisation for 5G Communication Applications;
Free-space Optics Transmitter Characterisation for 5G Communication Applications;
Reconfigurable Hybrid Electro-optical Smart Sensors Design for Infrastructure Monitoring;
Integrated Reconfigurable Wearable Hybrid Sensor for IoT Applications;
Reconfigurable LAN-based Satellite TV Signal Reception and Distribution
Satellite Signal Propagation Characterisation for HDTV Broadcasting in North-West England;
Modulating Laser Optimisation for Fibre Integrated Satellite Signal Reception System;
Software-defined Radio Design for Location/Position Tracking of IoT Devices; and
Wireless RF Transceiver Design for Remote Multimedia Camera Control.

Academic Session: 2015/16

Simulation of Practical Improvements to Conventional Fibre Satellite TV Systems;
Comparative FIRS and Standard LNB Investigations for Satellite TV Distribution;
Investigation of Practical Improvements to Conventional Fibre Satellite TV Systems;
A Correlation of Integrated RF-Fibre Satellite TV Subsystems with MER; and
Practical Improvements to Conventional Fibre Satellite TV Distribution Systems Implementation.

Postgraduate teaching

I teach the following Postgraduate Course(s):

MSc Smart Electronic Engineering

Embedded Systems and Systems-on-a-Chip;
Smart Systems for In5-dustry 4.0.

Postgraduate supervision (completed/in progress)

MSc (Taught) Project Supervision (2020/21 academic session):

X-band (8-10 GHz) RF Power Amplifier Design for Radar Applications

MSc (Taught) Project Supervision (2019/20 academic session):

Embedded Real-time Data Acquisition System for Critical Point-of-Care Emergency Medical Service Provisioning

MSc (Taught) Project Supervision (2018/19 academic session):

Reconfigurable RF Power Divider Design for 5G Communication Applications;
Design of a 1–6 GHz Low Noise Amplifier for 5G Communication Applications; and
Hybrid RF Power Combiner-Divider Design for Wireless Communication Applications.

MSc (Taught) Project Supervision (2017/18 academic session):

Reconfigurable Smart Health Monitoring Device Development for Integrated Point-of-Care Applications; and
Design of a Multiband RF Antenna Biosensor for Cancer Detection.

MSc (Taught) Project Supervision (2016/17 academic session):

Hybrid RF-FSO Channel Capacity Modelling for 5G Communication Applications.

MSc (Taught) Project Supervision (2015/16 academic session):

An Integrated Fibre-FSO-RF Characterisation for Satellite TV Signal Distribution Applications; and
A Reconfigurable Real-time Satellite-Aircraft-Ground Link Design for Data Uplink and Downlink Applications.

MRes Supervision (September 2019 – Date):

Role: Principal Supervisor:

Project Title: Multiphysics Design of 2–4 GHz PA for 5G Communication Applications;
Project Title: High Frequency Wireless Charging System for Mobile Devices.

PhD Supervision (September 2017 – Date):

Role: Principal Supervisor:

Project Title: Multiphysics Characterisation of a Reconfigurable RF Transceiver for 5G and Satellite Applications;
Project Title: Reconfigurable mmWave Transmitter Design for 5G Communication Applications;
Project Title: Reconfigurable Multiple-Input-Multiple-Output Antenna for Multiband 5G Adaptive Beamforming.

Role: Co-Supervisor:

Project Title: Data Analytics Framework using Cyber Physical System Approach for Industrial IoT devices;
Project Title: Channel Measurement, Modelling and Validation for 24 GHz Frequency Band for 5G Mobile Communication System

External examiner roles

AdvanceHE UK-Certified External Examiner for Higher Education

Research expertise

Communication Transceiver Front-end Characterisation;
Multiphysics Design, Modelling and Simulation of Communication Components and Systems;
Fibre Integrated Satellite Signal Reception & Distribution Systems;
Hybrid RF-Free-space Optics Physical Layer Characterisation;
Smart Sensors Design for Internet of Things and Smart Cities Applications;
Integrated Electronic and Optical Components Design;
Electronic Communication Data Uplink and Downlink Characterisations;
RF Antenna Biosensor Development;
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Radio Communication Systems;
Adaptive Beamformer Systems Development; and
Adaptive Spacecraft Core Bus & Payload Subsystems:

Design, Modelling, Simulation, Prototyping and Integration.

Academic collaborations

University of Venda, South Africa (Jan. 2019 - Date):

Industry-linked Digital Innovation;
Doctoral and Entrepreneural Training.

Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa (Jan. 2019 - Date):

Indistry-linked DIgital Innovation;
Doctoral Training.

University of Surrey, UK (Sep. 2016–Date):

Communications Engineering Workshop;
5G/6G Innovation Centre; and
Advanced RF/Microwave Test and Measurement Equipment Training.

University of Coventry, UK (May 2017–Date)

Critical Infrastructure Monitoring.

Publications

Featured Works

F. Rau, I. Soto, D. Zabala-Blanco, CA. Azurdia-Meza, M. Ijaz, et al. S. Ekpo, S. Gutierrez. (2023). A novel traffic prediction method using machine learning for energy efficiency in service provider networks. Sensors. 23(11), pp.4997-4997.
I. Lau, S. Ekpo, M. Zafar, M. Ijaz, A. Gibson (2023). Hybrid mmWave-Li-Fi 5G Architecture for Reconfigurable Variable Latency and Data Rate Communications. IEEE Access. 11, pp.42850-42861.
M. Uko, S. Ekpo (2020). 8-12 GHz pHEMT MMIC Low-Noise Amplifier for 5G and Fiber-Integrated Satellite Applications. International Review of Aerospace Engineering (IREASE). 13(3), pp.99-107.
SC. Ekpo (2019). Parametric System Engineering Analysis of Capability-based Small Satellite Missions. IEEE Systems Journal. 13(3), pp.3546-3555.
SC. Ekpo (2018). Thermal Subsystem Operational Times Analysis for Ubiquitous Small Satellites Relay in LEO. International Review of Aerospace Engineering (IREASE). 11(2), pp.48-57.
SC. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, A. Wells (2017). Regulated-element Frost Beamformer for Vehicular Multimedia Sound Enhancement and Noise Reduction Applications. IEEE Access. 5, pp.27254-27262.
S. C. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, D. George, R. Kharel, M. Uko (2014). System-Level Multicriteria Modelling of Payload Operational Times for Communication Satellite Missions in LEO. Recent Progress in Space Technology (Formerly: Recent Patents on Space Technology. 4(1), pp.67-77.
SC. Ekpo, S. Ekpo, D. George (2013). A Deterministic Multifunctional Architecture Design for Highly Adaptive Small Satellites. International Journal of Satellite Communication Policy and Management. 1(2/3), pp.174-194.
S. Ekpo, D. George (2013). A system engineering analysis of highly adaptive small satellites. IEEE Systems Journal. 7(4), pp.642-648.
S. C. Ekpo, D. George (2012). Reconfigurable Cooperative Intelligent Control Design for Space Missions. Recent Patents on Space Technology. 2(1), pp.2-11.
SC. Ekpo, D. George (2012). A System Engineering Analysis of Highly Adaptive Small Satellites. IEEE Systems Journal.
SC. Ekpo, D. George (2011). Impact of Noise Figure on a Satellite Link Performance. IEEE COMMUNICATIONS LETTERS. 15(9), pp.977-979.
Books (authored/edited/special issues)
Journal articles

SC. Ekpo, MC. Uko, E. Sunday, F. Elias, A. Altaf, et al. A. Stephen, M. Ijaz, R. Unnikrishnan. Multi-Mode Multi-Source Electrical Power Subsystem Design for CubeSats-Internet of Things Missions. e-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy. pp.1-30.
S. ENAHORO, SC. EKPO, M. UKO, S. ALABI, F. ELAS, et al. R. Unnikrishnan. (2024). A Metamaterial-Grounded Ultra-Wideband Cross-Fractal Mimo Antenna for K, Ka, and Mmwave Applications. SSRN. pp.1-19.
F. Rau, I. Soto, D. Zabala-Blanco, CA. Azurdia-Meza, M. Ijaz, et al. S. Ekpo, S. Gutierrez. (2023). A novel traffic prediction method using machine learning for energy efficiency in service provider networks. Sensors. 23(11), pp.4997-4997.
I. Lau, S. Ekpo, M. Zafar, M. Ijaz, A. Gibson (2023). Hybrid mmWave-Li-Fi 5G Architecture for Reconfigurable Variable Latency and Data Rate Communications. IEEE Access. 11, pp.42850-42861.
M. Uko, S. Ekpo (2020). 8-12 GHz pHEMT MMIC Low-Noise Amplifier for 5G and Fiber-Integrated Satellite Applications. International Review of Aerospace Engineering (IREASE). 13(3), pp.99-107.
SC. Ekpo (2019). Parametric System Engineering Analysis of Capability-based Small Satellite Missions. IEEE Systems Journal. 13(3), pp.3546-3555.
SC. Ekpo (2018). Thermal Subsystem Operational Times Analysis for Ubiquitous Small Satellites Relay in LEO. International Review of Aerospace Engineering (IREASE). 11(2), pp.48-57.
SC. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, A. Wells (2017). Regulated-element Frost Beamformer for Vehicular Multimedia Sound Enhancement and Noise Reduction Applications. IEEE Access. 5, pp.27254-27262.
MC. Uko, US. Ukommi, SC. Ekpo, R. Kharel (2016). Area spectral efficiency of a macro-femto heterogeneous network for cell-edge users under shadowing and fading effects. Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal. 31(9), pp.1043-1047.
SC. Ekpo, P. Aaen Hybrid Simulation and Characterisation of Electro-Optical Circuits for IoTs Applications. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN OF INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS.
M. Uko, U. Ukommi, S. Ekpo, R. Kharel (2016). Effect of Shadowing and Multipath Fading on the Area Spectral Efficiency of a Macro-Femto Heterogeneous Network for Cell-Edge Users. Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal. pp.1-6.
S. C. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, D. George, R. Kharel, M. Uko (2014). System-Level Multicriteria Modelling of Payload Operational Times for Communication Satellite Missions in LEO. Recent Progress in Space Technology (Formerly: Recent Patents on Space Technology. 4(1), pp.67-77.
SC. Ekpo, D. George (2013). A Power Budget Model for Highly Adaptive Small Satellites. Recent Patents on Space Technology. 3(2), pp.118-127.
SC. Ekpo, S. Ekpo, D. George (2013). A Deterministic Multifunctional Architecture Design for Highly Adaptive Small Satellites. International Journal of Satellite Communication Policy and Management. 1(2/3), pp.174-194.
SC. Ekpo, S. Ekpo, D. George (2013). A HASSs Experiment for Space Missions Modelling. Int. J. of Satellite Communications Policy and Management. 2, pp.1-18.
S. Ekpo, D. George (2013). A system engineering analysis of highly adaptive small satellites. IEEE Systems Journal. 7(4), pp.642-648.
S. C. Ekpo, D. George (2012). Reconfigurable Cooperative Intelligent Control Design for Space Missions. Recent Patents on Space Technology. 2(1), pp.2-11.
SC. Ekpo, D. George (2012). A System Engineering Analysis of Highly Adaptive Small Satellites. IEEE Systems Journal.
SC. Ekpo, D. George (2011). An adaptive radar design for small satellite missions. Proceedings of the World Congress on Engineering 2011, WCE 2011. 2, pp.1380-1383.
SC. Ekpo, D. George (2011). Impact of Noise Figure on a Satellite Link Performance. IEEE COMMUNICATIONS LETTERS. 15(9), pp.977-979.
A. Sunday, SC. Ekpo, EO. Udoanya, ST. Wara, HE. Orovwode (2007). Design and Construction of a Hybrid Broadband Antenna. International Research Journal in Engineering Science and Technology. 4(1), pp.1-5.
Chapters in books
Conferences

GS. Alyami, S. Ekpo, AI. Hussein (2024). Reconfigurable Multiband Matching Circuit Design for a Non-resonant Antenna in Wireless Point-of-Care Biosensors. In: 2024 21st Learning and Technology Conference (L&T). 15/1/2024.
Y. Alkandari, M. Ijaz, S. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, I. Soto, et al. R. Zamorano-Illanes, C. Azurdia. (2023). Optimization of Visible Light Positioning in Industrial Applications using Machine Learning. In: 2023 South American Conference On Visible Light Communications (SACVLC). 8/11/2023. pp.141-146.
D. Saha, S. Ghosh, S. Ekpo, M. Zafar, A. Gibson (2023). Gap-coupled resonator loaded ultra-wideband filtenna for frequency-notching applications. In: 2023 European Conference on Communication Systems (ECCS). Vienna, Austria, 10/5/2023. pp.1-5.
PP. Jativa, CA. Azurdia-Meza, D. Zabala-Blanco, I. Soto, M. Ijaz, et al. DF. Carrera, S. Ekpo. (2022). On the Performance of Angular Diversity Receivers in Underground Mining VLC Systems. In: 2022 13th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP). 20/7/2022. pp.795-800.
V. Javiero, M. Ijaz, S. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, C. Chen, et al. (2022). Investigation of Indoor Atmospheric Attenuation in Visible Light Positioning for Industrial Applications. In: 2022 13th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP). 20/7/2022. pp.801-805.
U-E-H. Ansari, SUNDAY. Ekpo, MC. Uko, A. Altaf, M. Zafar, et al. S. Enahoro, O. Okpalugo. (2021). 5G-enabled Mobile Operating Hospital and Emergency Care Service. Florida, USA, 28/4/2021. pp.1-4.
V. Palliyembil, K. Prabu, VK. Jagadeesh, P. Muthuchidamdaranathan, S. Ekpo (2021). Performance analysis of FSOC system over generalized turbulence channel with pointing errors using Po1SK signalling technique. In: 2021 4th Biennial International Conference on Nascent Technologies in Engineering (ICNTE). Chennai-603110, India, 15/1/2021. pp.1-5.
A. Aldaihan, M. Ijaz, S. Ekpo, A. Gibson, Z. Ghassemlooy, et al. K. Rabie, B. Adebisi. (2020). Experimental Results on the Mitigation of Turbulence in Free Space Optics using Spatial Diversity. In: 2020 12th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing (CSNDSP). 20/7/2020.
S. Ekpo (2020). Inclusive Industry-linked Educational Metrics-based Online Teaching Model for Agile Pedagogy. In: What Works in Online Teaching?. Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, 5/6/2020. pp.1-20.
M. Uko, M. Zafar, A. Altaf, S. Udeshi, S. Ekpo, et al. B. Adebisi. (2019). Link budget design for integrated 5G-LEO communication applications [International Communications Satellite Systems Conference]. In: Advances in Communications Satellite Systems. 37th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC-2019). Okinawa, Japan, 29/10/2019. pp.1-4.
M. Uko, M. Zafar, A. Altaf, S. Udeshi, S. Ekpo, et al. B. Adebisi. (2019). K/Ka-band transceiver sensitivity modeling and link characterization for integrated 5G-LEO communication applications [International Communications Satellite Systems Conference]. In: Advances in Communications Satellite Systems. 37th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC-2019). Okinawa, Japan, 29/10/2019. pp.1-4.
S. Udeshi, M. Uko, M. Zafar, A. Altaf, B. Adebisi, et al. S. Ekpo. (2019). Integrated space-enabled hybrid 5G-V2X communications link modeling [International Communications Satellite Systems Conference]. In: Advances in Communications Satellite Systems. 37th International Communications Satellite Systems Conference (ICSSC-2019). Okinawa, Japan, 29/10/2019. pp.1-4.
M. Zafar, S. Enahoro, M. Uko, A. Altaf, S. Ekpo (2019). Hybrid Power Divider-Combiner for Internet of Things Sensor Energy Harvesting Applications. Cardiff University, UK, 22/5/2019. pp.2-18.
A. Altaf, M. Uko, S. Enahoro, M. Zafar, S. Ekpo (2019). Ka-Band Low-Noise Amplifier Design for Multiband 5G and Satellite Communications Applications. Active and Passive RF Devices: Seminar, 22/5/2019. pp.2-40.
SC. Ekpo, R. Kharel, M. Uko (2017). A Broadband LNA Design in Common-Source Configuration for Reconfigurable Multi-standards Multi-bands Communications. In: ARMMS RF & Microwave. Oxforsshire, 23/4/2018. pp.1-10.
M. Ijaz, R. Kharel, S. Ekpo, Z. Ghassemlooy, H. Le-Minh, et al. X. Tang. (2016). Performance evaluation of free space optical communication under the weak turbulence regime. In: 2016 10th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2016.
U. Raza, R. Kharel, M. Hammoudeh, S. Ekpo, BR. Whiteside (2016). A service based wireless sensor networks architecture for high value-added process monitoring. In: 2016 10th International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing, CSNDSP 2016.
R. Kharel, U. Raza, SUNDAY. EKPO, K. Busawon (2016). Chaotic Secure Digital Communication Scheme Using Auxiliary Systems. 10th IEEE/IET International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing Conference, 20/7/2016.
M. Ijaz, R. Kharel, S. Ekpo, Z. Ghassemlooy, HL. Minh, et al. X. Tang. (2016). Performance Evaluation of Free Space Optical Communication by Increasing Link Length Under Weak Turbulence. Praque, Czech Republic, 20/7/2016.
U. Raza, R. Kharel, M. Hammoudeh, B. Whiteside, SUNDAY. EKPO (2016). A Wireless Sensor Network and Service Orientated Architecture Based High Value-Added Manufacturing Process Monitoring Architecture. Praque, Czech Republic,, 20/7/2016.
V. Velusamy, R. Kharel, S. Ekpo (2015). A Nanocomposite DNA Sensor Based On Polypyrrole/Reduced Graphene Oxide For The Ultrasensitive Detection Of Cryptosporidium Parvum. Erfoud, Morocco, 19/11/2015.
SC. Ekpo, V. Velusamy, R. Kharel (2015). ANTENNA BASED REAL-TIME CHARACTERIZATION OF MICROBIAL PATHOGENS. Erfoud, Morocco, 19/11/2015.
SC. Ekpo, V. Velusamy, R. Kharel (2015). A Novel Elliptically-Slotted Patch Antenna-based Biosensor Design. Venice, Italy, 23/8/2015. pp.1-4.
IJ. Okop, SC. Ekpo (2012). Determination of total hydrocarbon content in soil after petroleum spillage. In: Lecture Notes in Engineering and Computer Science. London, 4/7/2015. pp.1722-1726.
A. Sabagh, SC. Ekpo, B. Adebisi (2015). A Real-time N-Channel PCM Transmission System Test Bed. In: IEICE ICTF 2015 Conference. Manchester, 3/6/2015. pp.1-4.
SC. Ekpo Space-enabled Future Smart Cities: A Review of Technologies and Resources. Manchester, UK, 3/6/2015. pp.1-14.
S. Karmacharya, R. Kharel, B. Adebisi, S. Ekpo Demand Side Management – Domestic Point of View. In: IEICE ICTF 2015 Conference. Manchester, 3/6/2015. pp.1-4.
D. Ntumy, SC. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, A. Sabagh (2015). Thermal Characterisation of RF GPS Receivers. In: IEICE ICTF 2015 Conference. Manchester, 3/6/2015. pp.1-4.
MC. Uko, SC. Ekpo, U. Ukommi, R. Kharel (2015). Shadowing effect on macro-femto heterogeneous network for cell-edge users. In: Annual Review of Progress in Applied Computational Electromagnetics.
MC. Uko, SC. Ekpo Shadowing Effect on the Area Spectral Efficiency of a Macro-Femto Heterogeneous Network for Cell-Edge Users. In: ACES 2015. Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, 22/3/2015. pp.1-2.
M. Fernando, SC. Ekpo, V. Velusamy (2015). A Review of Incorporating Live-Projects into Engineering Curriculum at the Manchester Metropolitan University. In: 4th CYICER Conference. Kyrena, North Cyprus, 19/3/2015. pp.1-8.
B. Adebisi, C. Ekpo, A. Sabagh (2014). Acoustic Signal Gain Enhancement and Speech Recognition Improvement in Smartphones using the REF Beamforming Algorithm. Manchester Metropolitan University, 23/7/2014.
SC. Ekpo, S. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, A. Sabagh, A. Wells (2014). Gain Enhancement of Acoustic Beamforming Arrays in Complex Dynamic Systems. In: Yes. Jacksonville, Florida, 23/3/2014. pp.1-6.
SC. Ekpo, B. Adebisi, SC. Ekpo, A. Sabagh, A. Wells (2014). Acoustic Noise Characterisation in Dynamic Systems using an Embedded Measurement Platform. In: Yes. Jacksonville, Florida, 23/3/2014. pp.1-6.
SC. Ekpo, D. George, B. Adebisi (2013). A multicriteria optimisation design of SPSE for adaptive LEO satellites missions using the PSI method. In: AIAA SPACE 2013 Conference and Exposition.
SC. Ekpo, SC. Ekpo, D. George (2012). A System Engineering Consideration for Future-Generations Small Satellites Design. In: Yes. Rome, Italy, 2/10/2012. pp.1-6.
SC. Ekpo, D. George (2012). A System Engineering Consideration for Future-Generations Small Satellites Design. In: 2012 IEEE FIRST AESS EUROPEAN CONFERENCE ON SATELLITE TELECOMMUNICATIONS (ESTEL). Rome, ITALY, 2/10/2012.
SC. Ekpo, D. George An Adaptive Radar Design for Small Satellite Missions. In: WCE 2011. London, 5/7/2011. pp.1380-1383.
SC. Ekpo Receiver G/T Ratio Improvement for Space Communications Missions. In: ARMMS RF & Microwave Society Conference. Oxfordshire, 4/4/2011. pp.1-2.
B. Okon, S. Ekpo, T. Elhag (2010). A sustainable engineering infrastructure model for the 21st century. In: WCE 2010 - World Congress on Engineering 2010. London, 30/6/2010. pp.1101-1105.
SC. Ekpo, SC. Ekpo, D. George (2010). 4 – 8 GHz LNA design for a highly adaptive small satellite transponder using InGaAs pHEMT technology. In: Yes. Melbourne FL, USA, 12/4/2010. pp.1-4.
S. Ekpo, D. George (2010). A system-based design methodology and architecture for highly adaptive small satellites. In: 2010 IEEE International Systems Conference. San Diego, CA, 5/4/2010. pp.516-519.
SC. Ekpo, S. Ekpo, D. George (2010). A System-based design methodology and architecture for adaptive small Satellites. In: Yes. San Diego, California, USA, 3/4/2010. pp.516-519.
SC. Ekpo, D. George Mm-wave LNAs design for adaptive small Satellite applications. In: Joint 5th ESA Workshop on Millimetre Wave and 31st ESA Antenna Workshop 2009. Noordwijk, Netherlands, 18/5/2009. pp.843-847.
SC. Ekpo, A. Sunday, EP. Ekpo Optimisation of the FGT for Electroheat Multiphysics Modelling. In: ACES 2009. Monterey, California, 8/3/2009. pp.817-821.
SC. Ekpo, A. Sunday, EP. Ekpo Parameters Update Integration in EM Analysis of ATL and PTL in the FDM. In: ACES 2008. Niagara Falls, Canada, 30/3/2008. pp.511-515.
SC. Ekpo, AA. Sunday, EP. Ekpo The Relevance of Modern Electromagnetics Education for Sustainable ICT Development in Africa. In: ICTIS 2007. Morroco, 3/4/2007. pp.1-5.
SC. Ekpo, A. Sunday, EP. Ekpo Modeling MC Effects between Antenna Array-Elements in a Microcellular Environment Using FMM. In: ACES 2007. Verona, Italy, 19/3/2007. pp.40-43.
SC. Ekpo, A. Sunday, EP. Ekpo GAs with PDSS and Adaptive Parameters for Phased Array Synthesis. In: ACES 2006. Miami, Florida, USA, 12/3/2006. pp.835-838.
S. Ekpo, EO. Ekpo, A. Sunday (2006). Genetic algorithms with pdss and adaptive parameters for phased array synthesis. In: 6th International Conference on Computational Electromagnetics, CEM 2006 - Proceedings. pp.127-128.

Invited papers

[1] Sunday Ekpo (2021), Satellite-Cellular Convergence Internet of Things Ecosystem Subsystems Design Considerations, Invited Speaker, International Conference on Modern Electronics Devices and Communication Systems (MEDCOM 2021), G.L. Bajaj Institute of Tech. & Management, Greater Noida, India, Virtual Conference, 29–31 Oct. 2021, pp. 1–26.

[2] Sunday Ekpo (2021), Open Radio Access Network Research & Development Capability, Invited Pitch Speaker, DCMS Open Radio Access Network Competition (FRANC) Briefing/techUK Event, 27 July 2021, pp. 1–14.

[3] Sunday Ekpo (2021), Auxiliary Distributed, Edge and Parallel Computing Technologies for 5G/5G+ Communication Use Cases, Keynote Speaker, in Proc., International Conference on Recent Trends in Parallel and Distributed Processing Techniques (RTPDP 2021), Virtual Conference, Galgotias College of Engineering and Technology, Greater Noida - 201310, India, 10 July 2021, pp. 1–25.

[4] Sunday Ekpo (2021), The Marriage between Radio Communication and Industry 4.0: Capabilities and Possibilities, Guest Lecture, UCAS Electrical & Electronic Engineering Taster Session, UK, 24 June 2021, pp. 1-36.

[5] Sunday Ekpo (2021), The Timeliness and Significance of the Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing Conference, Inauguration Speaker as the Publicity Chair, in Proc International Conference on Integrated Emerging Methods of Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing (IEMAICLOUD) conference, Virtual Conference, London, UK, 26-29 April 2021, pp. 1–10.

[6] Sunday Ekpo (2021), Coming to the United Kingdom: Knowledge, Skills and Opportunities for Scholars, Researchers and Professionals," A Colloquium on Global Visibility, Mobility and Employability of Professionals and Academics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria, 28 January 2021, pp. 1-44.

[7] Sunday Ekpo (2020), The Marriage between Radio Communication and Industry 4.0, Distinguished Lecture, University of Engineering and Management, India, 01 September 2020, pp. 1-20.

[8] Sunday Ekpo (2018), Design Considerations for a Broadband Reconfigurable RF Transceiver for 5G Communication Applications, RF & Microwave Circuit Design Seminar, University of Surrey, UK, 04 July 2018, pp. 1–20; Invited Speaker. Sponsor: Keysight Technologies UK Ltd.

[9] Sunday Ekpo (2017), Engaging Your Inert Potentials, Academic Excellence Conference, Manchester, UK, 14 Oct. 2017, pp. 1–14; Invited Speaker. Sponsor: DCLM, Inc., UK.

[10] Sunday Ekpo (2016), Integrated Optimised Space-Earth Electro-optical Systems for Real-time Citywide Communication, in Proc., NEO Smart Cities Workshop 2016, Tlalnepantla, Mexico, 22–24 Sept. 2016, pp. 1–25. Invited Speaker and sponsored by the British Council (the Newton Fund).

[11] Sunday Ekpo (2015), Space-enabled Future Smart Cities: A Review of Technologies and Resources, IEICE Information & Communication Technology Forum, Manchester, UK, June 2015, pp. 1–26; Invited Speaker.

Invited roundtable discussions

Digital Primary Care (NHS) (Feb. 2019);
UK 5G Mapping Greater Manchester Innovation Workshop (Feb. 2018);
DCMS 5G Testbeds Manchester, Oct. 2017);
Horizon 2020 Space Call 2016 Knowledge Transfer Network, London (Sep. 2015); and
Horizon 2020 Space Call, University of Leicester (Sep. 2014).

Conference organisation

Session Organiser & Chair:

Special Session/Panel Session (RF Fabrication Plants/Foundries) Organiser and Co-Chair, European Microwave Integrated Circuits Conference 2022;
Academic and Professional Excellence Conference (APEC), DCLM, Inc., UK: General Chair (Nov. 2011 - Date);
Communication Engineering Workshop/Seminar, Manchester Metropolitan University: Organising Committee Chair (Nov. 2015 – Date);
IEEE/IET International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing Conference (Jun. 2015 – Date);
Adaptive and Sustainable Science, Engineering and Technology (ASSET) Conference, Akwa Ibom State University, Nigeria: General Chair (December 2015); and
Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Conference and Journal (Sep. 2013 – Date).

Expert reviewer for journals and publishers

International Technical Papers Peer-Reviewer

IEEE Access Journal (April 2018 - Date);
IEEE Systems Journal (Dec. 2017 – Date);
IEEE Transactions on Audio, Speech and Language Processing (Feb. 2016 – Date);
IEEE Transactions on Circuits & Systems: Regular Papers II (Mar. 2016 – Date);
IET Communications Journal (Feb. 2015 – Date);
IEEE/IET International Symposium on Communication Systems, Networks and Digital Signal Processing Conference (Jun. 2015 – Date);
Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Conference and Journal (Sept. 2013 – Date);
International IEEE Systems Conference (Oct. 2013 – Date).

Independent Research Degree Scrutineer and Reviewer

Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

Grants

Innovate UK:

KTP (Ref: KTP011181): Voice Recognition System Development: (£237K)

Manchester Met:

EMSRC Open Bid Awards: RF Antenna Biosensor Development for Cancer Detection

British Council: (£25+K)

Innovation for African Universities Programme – Network Partners (Enterprise & Entrepreneurship Training) Collaboration Grant;
SA-UK University Staff Development Programme Phase 2: Collaboration Grant;
The Newton Fund: RF Engineering Subsystems for Smart Cities Implementation.

Industry-linked Sponsorship: (£150+K)

Fully funded and Matched-funded PGR Studentships:

FIRS Improvements; for Satellite Downstream Applications;
Sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G Subsystems Development;
Simultaneous Wireless and Information Power Harvesting;
Passive RFID Energy Harvesting (Innovation and Industrial Engagement Fund).

Projects and initiatives

Reconfigurable RF Transceiver Development for 5G Communication Applications;
Space-enabled Smart Cities using Adaptive Small Satellites in LEO;
Industry 4.0 Physical Layer Design and Characterisation;
Adaptive Internet of Things Sensors for Smart Healthcare Provsioning;
RF Antenna Biosensor Development;
Voice Recognition System Development for Adapted Vehicles;
Regulated-element Frost Beamformer Development.

Consultancy and advisory roles

Greater Manchester Combined Authority:

Project: 5G Urban Connected Communities Project.

Community, charity and NGO links

Academic Excellence Conference Chair for the DCLM, Inc., UK (Oct. 2011 - Date).

Government and industry links

Nano Dimension:

Additively Mnaufactured Electronics

Spirent Communications PLC:

5G/5G+ Communication Portfolio Testbed Implementation and Applications;
Open Raio Access Network Quality of Service Performance Metrics.

SmOp Cleantech:

Green Wireless Energy Systems for Built Environment Applications

Sony Europe B.V.:

Millimetre-wave 5G Communication Systems.

Unifi.id:

Real-time Energy Harvesting for Intelligent Systems Applications.

Jeff Gosling Hands Control Ltd:

Multiprotocol Vehicular Data Acquisition System Development;
Voice Recognition System Development.

Arup:

UK 5G Mapping Greater Manchester Innovation.

Avanti PLC:

5G RAT Applications Provisioning via Satellite Backhaul Solution.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority:

UK 5G Mapping Greater Manchester Innovation.

Keysight Technologies UK Ltd:

Open Satellite-Cellular Convergence Radio Access Network Ecosystem;

Communications Engineering Design Workshop; and

Advanced RF/Microwave/Milllimetre-wave Test and Measurement Equipment Training.

Global Invacom Group Limited:

Fibre Integrated Reception System Improvements.

Impact and influence on policy

EPSRC College:

EPSRC Associate Peer Review College Member

UK Reasrch and Innovation:

Early Career Researchers Forum Member

UK Government (12 June 2021):

Project: UK Space Strategy and UK Satellite infrastructure Response
Facilitators(s): techUK.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (16 Feb. 2018):

Project: UK 5G Ecosystem Mapping (Greater Manchester Digital Innovation) Report;
Facilitator(s): Arup and Digital Catapult.

Media appearances or involvement

ICT

Prizes and awards

Professional Recognition:

Huawei’s Influential Thinkers in Engineering and Technology Award 2019

Scholarships:

ExxonMobil Corporation Scholar
AKUTECH/AKSG Scholar

Expert reviewer for external funding bodies

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC):

EPSRC Associate Peer Review College Member

British Council:

Newton Fund and related activities

Visiting and honorary positions

Board of Studies International Expert:

M. Tech Programme in Communication Systems, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University (Coimbatore Campus), Tamil Nadu, India

Editorial board membership

Editor of International Review of Aerospace Engineering Journal;
Editor of Electronics (MDPI) Journal (Communication and Space Systems Engineering Topics).

Membership of professional associations

MIET; MIEEE; and MAIAA.

Staff Profile

Dr Sunday Ekpo

Senior Lecturer

Who am I?

Who am I?

Why do I teach?

Words of wisdom

How I’ll teach you

Academic Biography

Academic and professional qualifications

Other academic service (administration and management)

Languages

Teaching & Research Supervision

Why study Communication and Space Systems Engineering?

Undergraduate courses

Postgraduate teaching

Postgraduate supervision (completed/in progress)

External examiner roles

Research Expertise, Publications & Grants

Research expertise

Academic collaborations

Publications

Featured Works

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Invited papers

Invited roundtable discussions

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Engagement & Knowledge Exchange

Projects and initiatives

Consultancy and advisory roles

Community, charity and NGO links

Government and industry links

Impact and influence on policy

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Expert reviewer for external funding bodies

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