Eni Oko

Dr Eni Oko

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

+44 (0)1482 463731 | E.Oko@hull.ac.uk

Faculty and Department

  • Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Department of Chemical Engineering

Related groups

  • Chemical Engineering

Qualifications

  • BEng
  • MSc (Cranfield University)
  • PGCert (University of Sheffield)
  • PhD (University of Hull)

Summary

I am a Process and Energy Systems Engineer professionally recognised (R.Eng) by the Council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and an Associate Member of IChemE. I am also a fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy. I worked as a Process Engineer at Notore Chemical Industries Ltd, Onne in Nigeria before moving to the UK in 2010. I hold a BEng qualification in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria; MSc in Process Systems Engineering from Cranfield University, UK and a PhD in Process and Energy Systems Engineering from the University of Hull, UK. I have also completed training in research (PGDip) at the University of Hull and in teaching and learning in HE (PGCert) at the University of Sheffield. I had 4 years + post-doctoral research experience at the University of Hull and the University of Sheffield.

My expertise is on the application of Process Systems Engineering approach for energy systems design, analysis and development. During my post-doctoral research training, I worked in different projects funded by NERC, EPSRC and EU Marie Curie with Prof Meihong Wang, a leading Professor in this field, for many years. I also worked directly with collaborators of Prof Wang from the University of Manchester, UK, Imperial College, London, University of Edinburgh, University of Newcastle, Université de Valenciennes, France, South East University, China and Tsinghua University, China to deliver different projects. The results from my work have been published in over 20 academic journals, 4 book chapters and several conferences and workshops (h-index = 12). I have also contributed to articles in the IChemE TCE magazine and editorials of top journals. A publication (Lazic et al., 2014), I co-authored, received the SAGE Publisher’s Best Paper Award in 2014 and the IMechE’s Ludwig Mond Award in 2014.

Undergraduate

I am the module leader for the Heat Integration and Process Simulation module and contribute to teaching the Chemical Engineering Design Project module.

Recent outputs

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Journal Article

Nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) of the solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture process

Akinola, T. E., Oko, E., Wu, X., Ma, K., & Wang, M. (2020). Nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) of the solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture process. Energy, 213, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.118840

Study of the impacts of supplements on the specific methane production during anaerobic digestion of the West African Gamba and Guinea Grass

Egwu, U., Sallis, P., & Oko, E. (2021). Study of the impacts of supplements on the specific methane production during anaerobic digestion of the West African Gamba and Guinea Grass. Fuel, 285, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.119060

Flexible operation of large-scale coal-fired power plant integrated with solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture based on neural network inverse control

Liao, P., Li, Y., Wu, X., Wang, M., & Oko, E. (2020). Flexible operation of large-scale coal-fired power plant integrated with solvent-based post-combustion CO2 capture based on neural network inverse control. International journal of greenhouse gas control, 95, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2020.102985

A new method for scale-up of solvent-based post-combustion carbon capture process with packed columns

Otitoju, O., Oko, E., & Wang, M. (2020). A new method for scale-up of solvent-based post-combustion carbon capture process with packed columns. International journal of greenhouse gas control, 93, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2019.102900

Study of mass transfer correlations for rotating packed bed columns in the context of solvent-based carbon capture

Oko, E., Wang, M., & Ramshaw, C. (2019). Study of mass transfer correlations for rotating packed bed columns in the context of solvent-based carbon capture. International journal of greenhouse gas control, 91, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijggc.2019.102831

Research interests

My research involve development of new process designs, energy-efficient process flowsheeting, process modelling, simulation, control and optimization with focus on CO2 capture technologies, energy systems integration involving renewable energy systems, bioenergy and the chemical industry.

Current Research Projects

Jan .2021 to Dec. 2024: CI for EU Horizon 2020 RISE funded project - Smart And CO2 Neutral Olefin Production By ArTificial Intelligence And MAchine Learning (OPTIMAL), PI at University of Sheffield, total funding €772.8 k and €156 k to Hull, No: 101007963

Feb. 2021 to Jul. 2021: PI for Research England funded GCRF project- Pilot Testing Of a Low-cost Pretreatment Material For Enhancing The Biogas Yield From The Biodigestion Of Cassava Waste in partnership with Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria. Total funding £29.9 k. Ref: QR-GCRF 20.21.PPF05

Project

Funder

Grant

Started

Status

Project

Proposal title Smart and CO2 neutral Olefin Production by arTificial Intelligence and MAchine Learning

Funder

EC European Commission

Grant

£115,238.00

Started

4 January 2021

Status

Ongoing

Project

Development and analysis of a novel liquid ammonia energy storage (LNHES) technology integrated into different energy systems

Funder

Net Zero Research

Grant

£40,000.00

Started

1 September 2021

Status

Ongoing

Postgraduate supervision

I am available for PhD supervision in the wider areas of CO2 capture, energy systems integration and analysis and the chemical industry. Typical topics include but not limited to:

1. Development and analysis of a catalytic regenerator in the context of solvent-based CO2 capture

2. Large scale integration and analysis of a catalytic regenerator in a solvent-based CO2 capture process

3. Modelling and analysis of a solar-assisted combined cycle gas turbine power plant integrated with a solvent-based CO2 capture process.

4. Modelling and analysis of in-situ CO2 conversion to gasoline grade hydrocarbon for mobile emitters

5. Machine learning approach for optimal bidding strategy development for different energy systems

6. Model-based assessment of new materials for pretreating bioenergy feedstocks

7. Novel energy storage technology involving anhydrous ammonia

8. Energy systems integration, analysis and life cycle assessment

Current PhD Supervision (Lead Supervisor)

John O. Owolabi - Development and analysis of novel liquid ammonia energy storage process

Past PhD Supervision (University of Sheffield)

Toluleke E. Akinola - Non-linear system Identification and control of Solvent-Based Post-Combustion CO2 Capture Process (Co-supervisor)

Olajide Otitoju - Study of process intensification for post-combustion carbon capture using PZ solvent through modelling and simulation (Co-supervisor)

Awards and prizes

Best Papers 2020

2020

This award is given to the paper "Current status and future development of solvent-based carbon capture" published in the International Journal of Coal Science and Technology

Ludwig Mond Prize 2014

2014

This award was presented to me and co-authors by the IMechE Process Industries Division for our work on CO2 pipeline design for the Humber region

SAGE Publishers Inc Best Paper Prize

2014

This was awarded for our paper titled "Case study on CO2 transport pipeline network design for Humber region in the UK" published in 2014 in the Proc IMechE Part E:J Process Mechanical Engineering

External examiner role

Research Degree External Examiner

2019

Membership/Fellowship of professional body

Fellow, Higher Education Academy

2019

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