Research Impact & Outcomes

Research outcomes

Each figure corresponds to a verified output: a deployed system, a peer-reviewed publication, or a funded active project.

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Peer-Reviewed Publication
Acta Scientific AI · 2026
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Hardware Systems Developed
Energy · Automation · Security · Water
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Research Grants Awarded
Kestin Pondi · V2V · 2025 to 2026
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Active Research Areas
Energy · IoT · Automation · Water · Safety
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Grant-Funded Active Projects
Smart Water System · Energy Metering
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International Award
NexGen Innovation Challenge · London 2025
Publications

Peer-reviewed research output

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Acta Scientific Artificial Intelligence
Design and Implementation of a GSM-Enabled Smart Prepaid Energy Meter for Off-Grid Communities in Nigeria
George Otive G. et al.
2026
Peer-reviewed · Open Access
Dept. of Electrical/Electronics Engrg., SDU Ozoro

Abstract

This paper presents the design and field deployment of a GSM-enabled smart prepaid energy meter developed for off-grid communities. The system integrates an ESP32 microcontroller, ACS712 current sensor, and SIM800L GSM module. Credit is loaded remotely over a mobile network; the meter monitors consumption in real time and disconnects the load automatically when the balance is exhausted.

Conventional prepaid metering systems require grid connectivity and centralised vending infrastructure unavailable to off-grid communities. The system described here operates independently of both. Field validation across multiple sites in Delta State confirmed measurement accuracy within ±2% and consistent GSM-based credit loading performance.

Keywords

Smart MeteringGSMESP32Prepaid EnergyOff-GridNigeriaIoT

Citation

George Otive G. et al. (2026). Design and Implementation of a GSM-Enabled Smart Prepaid Energy Meter for Off-Grid Communities in Nigeria. Acta Scientific Artificial Intelligence. Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Delta State, Nigeria.
Publication Details
JournalActa Scientific AI
Year2026
TypeApplied Research
AccessOpen Access
DOIOn request
Research Themes

Active research areas

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Published · 2026

Smart Prepaid Energy Metering

A GSM-connected prepaid energy meter that operates without grid infrastructure. Supports remote credit loading via mobile network, real-time consumption monitoring, and automatic load disconnection. Field-validated measurement accuracy: ±2%.

ESP32 · ACS712 · SIM800L
Active Research

Solar PV Performance in Hot, Humid Climates

A field investigation of the effects of temperature variation, humidity, and particulate matter on photovoltaic panel output degradation. On-device sensor logging is cross-referenced against NASA POWER satellite data. Study location: Ozoro, Delta State.

ESP32 · ADS1115 · BMP280 · DS3231
Active Research

Institutional Identity Management (RFID)

An RFID-based institutional access management system with on-device SHA-256 credential encryption, timestamped audit logging, and Firebase cloud synchronisation. Developed and field-tested in active institutional deployment.

ESP32 · RC522 · DS3231 · Firebase
Active Research

Electrical Fire Risk & Intelligent Distribution (SEMS)

SEMS began with a question about where building fires actually start. The answer, often enough, is the distribution board. So the platform meters and switches every channel, and puts heat, smoke and flame sensors inside the enclosure where the fault begins. Load shedding runs on rules the owner sets, dropping non-essential circuits when voltage sags or total draw crosses a limit. Control runs over both cloud and Bluetooth, so a dead router does not mean a board nobody can touch. All of it built for buildings that need energy intelligence without proprietary infrastructure priced in dollars.

ESP32 · ACS712 · ADS1115 · Relay Array · Firebase · BLE · Android
Pipeline

LPG Cylinder Weight Monitoring & Safety

A connected LPG safety system using HX711 load cell sensing for cylinder weight monitoring and MQ-4 gas detection. Upon leak detection, the solenoid valve closes automatically. No manual intervention required.

ESP32 · HX711 · MQ-4 · Solenoid
V2V Grant-Funded

Smart Water Management System

An IoT-enabled water distribution management system providing real-time flow monitoring, automated leak detection, and remote valve control. Funded by the Vision to Venture (V2V) Grant (2026). Currently in active development.

ESP32 · Flow Sensors · IoT Dashboard
Research Collaboration

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Universities & Research Institutions

Joint research programmes, final-year project supervision, and co-authored publications in embedded systems and IoT.

Industry Partners

Applied R&D engagements in which AEI develops sensing, monitoring, or automation solutions aligned with defined commercial objectives.

Development Organisations & NGOs

Hardware solutions for community development programmes in energy access, water management, and digital infrastructure.

Grant & Innovation Funders

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