Honor Society® member
Abdulrasheed Yinka Issa
- electrical engineering
- Class of 2027
- Ilorin, Kwara
Member since October 2025
About
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Electrical & Computer Engineering at Mississippi State University (USA) specializing in power electronics and control of distributed energy resources (DERs). My research centers on efficient smoothing of renewable-energy variability and uncertainty using battery-energy-storage systems (BESS) via adaptive and intelligent control (e.g., adaptive ramp-rate control for PV-BESS). Beyond power systems, I bring a strong wireless communication background, including kriging-based VHF/UHF radio-propagation modeling for spectrum planning and coverage optimization. I hold M.Eng. and B.Eng. degrees (top 5%) from the University of Ilorin, Nigeria, and I am a Fellow of NIPES, and a member of IEEE and NSPE (USA). My peer-reviewed publications span IoT-enabled transformer monitoring & loss-of-life estimation, radio-propagation/path-loss prediction, and techno-economic PV sizing for grid-tied consumers, alongside my work on ARRC for PV-BESS. My goal is to bridge rigorous research with practical deployment toward a sustainable, intelligent, and reliable energy future.
Education
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Mississippi State University, USA
Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD. ongoing)
2024 – Present
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University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Master of Engineering – M.Eng.)
2015 – 2019
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University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Electrical and Electronics Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering – B.Eng.)
2009 – 2013
Honors and awards
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Honor Society Silver Member – Mississippi Section, USA
Inducted for academic excellence, leadership in research, and community engagement in advancing sustainable energy technologies.
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Fellowship Award – National Institute of Professional Engineers and Scientists (NIPES)
Elected Fellow Member (AF01-000991) in recognition of distinguished professional achievement, leadership, and contributions to engineering innovation and national development.
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IEEE Recognition – NIGERCON Conference Presenter (2017)
Honored by the IEEE Nigeria Section for presenting peer-reviewed work on Kriging-based radio-propagation modeling for VHF/UHF spectrum planning.
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Presenter – 2025 Southeast Symposium on Contemporary Engineering Topics (SSCET), Louisiana State University
Presented research on "Adaptive Battery Energy System Control System to Mitigate the Impacts of Renewable Energy Variability
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Member – Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Mississippi Section USA
Active participant in professional activities promoting innovation in power electronics, renewable integration, and intelligent control systems.
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Member – National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), USA
Recognized for adherence to professional ethics and contributions to engineering advancement and public welfare through applied research.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
To pursue a career as a Power Electronics and Renewable Energy Systems Engineer, focusing on the design, control, and optimization of smart-grid and battery-energy-storage technologies. I intend to lead advanced research and development in adaptive control, intelligent energy management, and sustainable electrification, bridging academia and industry to create reliable, efficient, and data-driven renewable-energy infrastructures.
- Graduate school interests
My graduate studies focus on power electronics, adaptive control, and renewable energy systems, particularly the efficient smoothing of renewable-energy variability using battery-energy-storage systems (BESS). I am deeply interested in developing intelligent control algorithms, hybrid optimization frameworks, and IoT-integrated diagnostics to enhance the reliability, efficiency, and resilience of future smart grids.
- Outside the classroom
Soccer and tennis
Experience
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Graduate Researcher
Distributed Energy Resources Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mississippi State University, USA.
Jan 2024 – Present
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Adjunct Chief Engineer
Standard Focus Ventures Technology, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
Jul 2017 – May 2023
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Research Assistant
Data & Communication Laboratory, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Jun 2016 – Feb 2018
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Principal Technical Officer
Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board, Ilorin, Nigeria.
Mar 2008 – May 2023
Languages
- English (UK) Fluent
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