Elizade University has recorded another milestone by emerging first-place winner in the nationwide Staff and Faculty Publication Competition organized by the Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology (CODET) in Nigerian Universities.

The prestigious award was officially presented at the 33rd Engineering Assembly of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), which held from July 14 to 16, 2025, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.

 

The award-winning publication, titled “Probing Thermal Dynamics in Multi-layer Solar Photovoltaic Modules: Unveiling Hotspots and Advancing Innovative Strategies,” was led by Engr. Dr.Oluwasanmi Alonge of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Elizade University. The research is a result of a strategic academic collaboration with scholars from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, including Adedayo, H. B., Sopian, K., and Rasangika, A. H. D. K.

 

Published in Solar Energy under ScienceDirect, the study investigates the thermal behavior of multi-layer photovoltaic modules composed of advanced materials such as ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE), ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), silicon cells, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), tape, and carbon fibre-reinforced polymer (CFRP). Utilizing numerical, theoretical, and real-time experimental validation, the study uncovers solutions to thermal hotspots in PV modules—contributing significantly to optimized energy efficiency.

This innovation supports the global pursuit of Sustainable Development Goal 7 — Affordable and Clean Energy — by enhancing the design and performance of next-generation solar technologies.

 

Commenting on the award, Engr. Dr.Oluwasanmi Alonge noted: "This recognition is a validation of the University's commitment to cutting-edge research and sustainable engineering solutions. It highlights the power of cross-border academic collaboration in addressing energy and environmental challenges.”

The Ag. Vice- Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Adeyemo, congratulated the team, stating: "This award speaks volumes about the quality of our faculty and the impactful research coming out of Elizade University. It underscores our vision to be a globally competitive institution driven by innovation, research and excellence"

Elizade University continues to strengthen its reputation as a hub for academic excellence and forward-thinking innovation, particularly in engineering, technology, and applied sciences.