Engr. Anaza Sikiru Ozovehe was born in Ihima, Okehi LGA of Kogi State, Nigeria. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi Nigeria in 2004; a Master of Engineering in Machine Design and Mechatronics Engineering in 2019 from the same university. He also undergo a two – month senior course in electric Engineering and Automation at University of Science and technology Liaoning, China in 2020.
Engr. Anaza joined the Power Equipment and Electrical Machinery Development Institute (PEEMADI) in 2010. He has been a member/team leader of several research project of which includes, solar power trainer, 100KVA 11/.415KV Power Transformer, multifunctional arc welding machine, PEEMADI solar garden, 15KVA 3hase voltage regulator etc. He has a certificate in Senior Production and Operation Management from an oversee training in Liaoning Huaye Group Development Company limited, Liaoning, China. He also has a certificate in Transformer Design Technology from that training. He was also participated in train-the-trainer program in Kainji, Niger State on renewable Energy (Hybrid option) organized by National power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) in collaboration with GIZ of Germany. He once headed the research and design unit of the Engineering research division before his current position as the head of the Engineering research division. He was a member of special task team of the institute R&D projects. He has published more than 6 articles in journals and conference proceedings. He has two patent product to his credit.
Engr. Anaza was a former staff of Ajaokuta steel company (ASCO) limited, Ajaokuta from 2006 to 2010. While in ASCO, he was an electrical power dispatcher at 132KV Transmission substation. Prior to been a dispatcher, he was involve in high voltage equipment repair such as transformer, circuit breaker etc,
Engr. Anaza is a member of Adjunct Faculty of National power Training Institute of Nigeria (NAPTIN) in renewable energy (hybrid option); Member Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE) and Registered Engineer with COREN (Nig.).
His research interests includes, Distributed Generation, Renewable Energy, Robotics and Automation.
Engr. Anaza is married with children.
ABOUT THE ENGINEERING RESEARCH DIVISION
The Engineering research division is classified into two units: – Research & Design Unit and computer aided design (CAD) Unit. The staff strength of Engineering research division is seventeen (17), with Seventeen (11) staff in Research & Design Unit and six (6) in the (CAD) Unit.
Research & Design Unit
The research and Design unit is responsible for research and develop new products and process, redesign existing products and testing on product concepts.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Unit
The CAD unit work together with the research and design unit. They are responsible for development, modification, and optimization of the design and design process using related engineering software
Virtually, all the Research and Development facilities/infrastructures acquired by the institute are for engineering research.
