PhD Candidate in Electrical Engineering (Optoelectronics & Renewable Energy)
Saga City
Summary
Aspiring PhD candidate with 3+ years of research in optoelectronic materials, seeking to contribute to next-generation solar cell technologies. Combines technical expertise in MBE and thin-film characterization with a passion for sustainable energy solutions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2035
2035
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Market Development Officer, International
Divic Corp., Japan
03.2025 - Current
Collaborated cross-functionally with product development teams to create targeted solutions addressing unmet customer needs.
Generated valuable leads through targeted networking efforts at industry trade shows and conferences.
Evaluated competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge in the marketplace.
Developed compelling sales presentations that clearly demonstrated product value propositions while overcoming objections from prospective clients.
Intern
Hattori Kogyo K.K
09.2024 - 12.2024
Conducted market analysis for global expansion, identifying 3 key markets in India, Egypt and Nigeria.
Conduct research on international markets, trends, and competitor activities to identify expansion opportunities.
Establish relationships with potential partners, distributors, and clients in target regions.
Develop and execute market entry strategies, including pricing, branding, and distribution plans.
Ensure adherence to international trade laws, import/export regulations, and local business requirements.
Collaborate with marketing teams to create campaigns tailored to specific international markets.
Assist in negotiating contracts, setting sales targets, and monitoring performance in new markets.
Provide regular updates on market expansion progress, challenges, and opportunities.
Principal Scientific Officer
Renewable Energy Department, Federal Ministry of Science & Technology
01.2013 - 01.2022
Facilitated training workshops on renewable energy technologies for stakeholders, fostering capacity building and knowledge sharing.
Developed and implemented specialized training curricula on renewable energy technologies (solar, wind, bioenergy) tailored to diverse stakeholders (policymakers, engineers, local communities).
Facilitated partnerships between government agencies, private sector players, and academia to deliver joint renewable energy training programs, enhancing policy-industry alignment.
Led hands-on workshops in rural areas to train communities on solar panel maintenance and small-scale biogas systems, empowering sustainable energy self-reliance.
Designed assessment frameworks to measure post-training knowledge retention and behavior change, ensuring continuous improvement of programs.
Translated complex renewable energy policies into accessible training modules for local government officials, accelerating policy implementation.
Pioneered hybrid (online/in-person) training models to expand reach, increasing participant engagement by 35%
Led the developing and implementing of renewable energy policies to address climate change and promote sustainable development.
Managed research proposals and projects, ensuring alignment with national and international sustainability goals.
Conducted field surveys and data analysis to assess project impacts and inform decision-making.
Associate Analyst
KPMG Professional Services
01.2008 - 01.2011
Designed a manpower framework for a telecom client, reducing operational costs by 15%.
Development of a manning Analysis framework for a major client in the telecommunication sector.
Strategic Function Transformation for a client in the Financial Industry – Process Improvement.
Development of the “One Bank Concept” for the Corporate African Market for a client in the financial service industry.
Development of a manning Analysis framework for a major client in the telecommunication sector
M.Tech - Renewable Energy Technologies and Management
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
Delhi, India
01.2020 - 01.2022
MBA - undefined
University of Lagos
01.2010 - 01.2012
B.Tech - Physics
Federal University of Technology, Minna
01.2001 - 01.2006
Skills
MBE
Thin-Film Deposition
XRD
SEM
AFM
Solar Cell Fabrication
Origin
NGRAPH
Advanced Excel
Certification
PMP (In Progress)
Awards And Leadership
Scholarship Recipient, [Name of Award], Saga University, 2022
Team Lead, Renewable Energy Workshop for Rural Communities, Nigeria, 2019
Research
Saga University, Japan, Graduate Researcher, 2022–Present, Optimized phosphorus doping in ZnCdTe thin films via MBE for high-efficiency solar cells, 8% improvement in carrier mobility through controlled P doping (verified by Hall effect measurements), Characterized structural properties using XRD, SEM, and AFM; reduced defect density by 12%, Presented findings at 3 international conferences (Asian-APC, Frontier Solar Cell Conference, MBE Conference), Worked with [Professor/Group Name] to align research with industry needs.
Renewable Energy Department, Federal Ministry of Science & Technology, Nigeria, Principal Scientific Officer, 2013–Present, Led a team of 5 in field surveys for solar energy projects, analyzing data to guide policy development, Managed a $500K research grant for renewable energy initiatives (mention specific projects if possible)
Publications
Poster Presentation, Impact of P doping on properties of ZnCdTe thin films grown by molecular beam epitaxy on GaAs(100) substrates for photovoltaic applications, CS Mantech 2025, New Orleans
Oral Presentation, Advancements in ZnCdTe Thin Films for Solar Cells, 4th Asian Applied Physics Conference (Asian-APC), 2024, Okinawa
Oral Presentation, Advancements in ZnCdTe Thin Films for Solar Cells, Frontier Solar Cell Conference, 2024, Japan
Poster Presentation, MBE Growth of P-Doped ZnCdTe, 23rd Conference on Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Japan, 09/23
Timeline
Market Development Officer, International
Divic Corp., Japan
03.2025 - Current
Intern
Hattori Kogyo K.K
09.2024 - 12.2024
M.Tech - Renewable Energy Technologies and Management
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi
01.2020 - 01.2022
Principal Scientific Officer
Renewable Energy Department, Federal Ministry of Science & Technology
Freelance Interpreter/researcher/coordinator at Kikko Corp., Sijihive Inc., Salvation Army JapanFreelance Interpreter/researcher/coordinator at Kikko Corp., Sijihive Inc., Salvation Army Japan