Anita Aliu, Ph.D, MIET

About

A system modeller currently facilitating communication and information flow amongst various stakeholders by using model-based system engineering (MBSE) in the automotive industry. Previously, I improved on a generalised modelling framework for multi-energy systems, which helped me earn my doctorate. My main contributions were on aggregating successive electric vehicle charge/discharge operations and adapting the framework to account for uncertain generation and demand energy sources.

I firmly believe in using systemic thinking to address both professional and personal issues, as well as in creating resilient, change-adaptive systems.

To view my work experience, click here.

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Work Experience

Senior PLM Product Creator

Jaguar Land Rover
(automobile company)
January 2023 -- present

Key Achievements:

Research Fellow

Warwick Manufacturing Group
(research and educational institution)
November 2021 -- December 2022

Key Achievements:

• Developed and implemented a regenerative braking system based on non-linear model predictive control and collaborated with colleagues and key stakeholder, BSA limited, to define constraints that ensure regenerative braking maximises recovered energy while considering the safety of electric motor and battery, and driver's comfort.
• Built and commissioned a thermal management system based on non-linear model predictive control for a 440V thermal rig for a commercial electric van using MATLAB/Simulink and Vector real-time system. In addition, analysed different optimisation strategies using different objective functions to achieve minimal energy consumed by the thermal rig's compressor based on the requirements of the stakeholders involved in the project.

Doctoral Researcher

University of Manchester
(research and educational institution)
November 2017 -- October 2021

Key Achievements:

• Modified and improved a multi-energy system modelling framework by extending it's functionality to aggregate successive electric vehicle charge/discharge operation without restriction on a fixed number of vehicles, and optimised a systematic approach to coordinate the storage capacity of electric vehicles considering uncertainties of their characteristics, availabilities and charging preferences.
• Adapted a novel generalized control-oriented modelling framework for multi-energy systems to consider uncertain generation and demand sources. In addition, developed and analysed the performance of deterministic and stochastic energy management schemes based on model predictive control to counter uncertainties related to electric vehicles as well as other generation and demand sources.

Co-Founder

X-Mode Developers LTD
(software and graphics company)
April 2017 -- March 2021

Key Achievements:

• Secured the contract for the improvement and expansion of services provided by Mio Conferencing Solutions based in the UK.
• Created the layout for a talk therapy platform, Cogno-Aid, that enabled registered users to access psychotherapy services from licensed psychotherapists in Nigeria.
• Established steps for screening practising therapists and psychologists to be employed by a talk therapy company in Nigeria, as no database exists that could be referred to when assessing applicants.

Network Engineer

Galaxy Backbone Plc
(information technology and services)
April 2013 -- March 2014

Key Achievements:

• Worked in a team of 11 engineers in setting up local area networks, subsequently providing maintenance support, for several Government Ministries in Nigeria.
• Procured replacement of faulty network devices and coordinated low voltage installation while meeting strict client deadlines.
• Delivered real-time support to staff in the Federal Secretariat building and monitored internet supply within to be alerted of any failures.

I equally have some volunteering experience. Click here to see them.

Volunteer Experience

Duration: 2022 - 2023
Role: Event Coordinator
Organisation: CIGRE UK Next Generation Network

Duration: 2019 - 2020
Role: Industrial Liaison Officer
Organisation: IEEE Power and Energy Society, University of Manchester Student Branch

Duration: 2018 - 2019
Role: Assistant Website Coordinator
Organisation: IEEE Power and Energy Society, University of Manchester Student Branch

Duration: 2018 - 2019
Role: Mentor
Organisation: LEGO League Challenge & Girls into STEM Day Primary and High Schools in Manchester

Duration: 2012 - 2013
Role: Chair
Organisation: Women in Engineering, IEEE University of Lagos Student Branch

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Manchester, United Kingdom
November 2017 -- October 2021

Thesis Title: Stochastic Model Predictive Control for Multi-Energy Systems with High Penetration of Electric Vehicles.

Master of Science - MSc
Advanced Control and Systems Engineering

University of Manchester, United Kingdom
September 2014 -- September 2015

Dissertation Title: Thermal Modelling and Management of Electrical Power Distribution Networks with the Application of Optimal Control Theory.

Bachelor of Science - BSc
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Lagos, Nigeria
September 2008 -- September 2012

Final Year Project: Design and Construction of a Home Automation System incorporating a Mobile phone.

Foundation Program
Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Lagos, Nigeria
September 2007 -- August 2008

West African Senior School Certificate Examinations
(WASSCE)

Regina Pacis College Garki, Abuja, Nigeria
September 2000 -- July 2006

Skills

Programming Languages

• MATLAB
• C/C++
• Python
• SysML
• SQL
• HTML and CSS

Softwares

• Visual Studio
• Visual Studio Code
• CATIA Magic System of Systems Architect
• Latex
• Maya
• AutoCAD

Other Solutions

• UAF
• MagicGrid
• Control Systems Toolbox
• CPLEX Optimisation Suite
• Power Systems Analysis Toolbox
• Git/GitHub
• IBM Cloud

Interests

Funding & Awards

Organisation: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Innovate UK
Project: Electric Vehicle Projects
HEI: University of Warwick
Period: 2021 -- 2023

Organisation: The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Nigeria
Project: Overseas Ph.D. Scholarship
HEI: University of Manchester
Period: 2017 –- 2021
Value: ~£140,000

Publications

Title: Thermal Management of Refrigeration Unit for Electric Refrigerated Vans: An Experimental Case Study
Journal / Conference: International Conference on Renewable Energy and Environment Engineering (REEE) 2022
Status: Accepted/ in press: link

Title: Stochastic Model Predictive Control for Multi-Energy Systems with High Penetration of Electric Vehicles
Journal / Conference: PhD Thesis, October 2021
Status: Accepted/ in press: link

Title: Charge/Discharge Event Model for Electric Vehicles with Predictive Control Application
Journal / Conference: IEEE Mediterranean Conference on Control and Automation (MED) 2021
Status: Accepted/ in press: link

Title: Stochastic Energy Management Scheme for Multi-Energy Systems with Electric Vehicle Integration
Journal / Conference: Elsevier -– Applied Energy
Status: Under Review

Contact

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