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Kufre M. Udofia

Publications (16)

Reinforcement Learning–driven Retention Strategy Optimisation for Telecom Customer Churn

David U. Ater, Kufre M. Udofia & Akaninyene B. Obot · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Customer churn mitigation in telecommunications extends beyond identifying at-risk subscribers to determining optimal retention actions under cost and operational constraints. This study formulated churn mitigation as a sequential decision optimisation problem and proposed a rein...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i61936

Spectrum Efficiency Optimization for SWIPT-Enabled Hybrid Precoding in mm-Wave Massive MIMO-NOMA Systems

Jacob Ogwu, Kufre M. Udofia & Akaninyene B. Obot · Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports · 2025

Enhancing spectrum efficiency (SE) remains central to the evolution of 5G millimeter-wave (mm-wave) massive MIMO networks. This paper presents an integrated approach combining hybrid precoding and non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) for simultaneous information and power transf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajarr/2025/v19i111211

Energy Efficient Hybrid Precoding for SWIPT in mmWave Massive MIMO NOMA Systems

Jacob Ogwu, Kufre M. Udofia & Akaninyene B. Obot · Journal of Materials Science Research and Reviews · 2025

The integration of simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT) into millimeter-wave (mmWave) massive MIMO–non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) systems is a promising paradigm for sustainable, high-capacity wireless networks. However, achieving high energy effici...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jmsrr/2025/v8i4446

Dynamic Routing Resilience in MANETs: A Bio-Inspired SORA Framework with Ant Colony-driven Security and Scalability

Abigail Uwem Etim, Kufre M. Udofia & Akaninyene B. Obot · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study introduces the Secure Optimized Routing Algorithm (SORA) and its enhanced variant, ACO-SORA, that incorporates Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) to address security vulnerabilities and inefficiencies in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs). SORA achieved a 92% packet delivery f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i51495

Enhancing Customer Churn Prediction in Telecommunications through Deep Learning: A Comprehensive Review

David Ater, Kufre M. Udofia, Akaninyene B. Obot & Itoro Akpabio · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

Customer churn remains a critical challenge for the telecommunication industry, directly impacting revenue and customer retention strategies. Traditional churn prediction models based on statistical and machine learning techniques have shown limited adaptability in capturing comp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i5649

Intelligent Control of FACTS Devices for Co-Optimized Transient Stability and Voltage Security in Power Transmission Systems: A Comprehensive Review

Itoro E. Udosen, Nseobong I. Okpura, Kufre M. Udofia & Akaninyene B. Obot · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

Modern power transmission systems increasingly operate under stressed conditions characterised by load growth, reduced operating margins, ageing infrastructure, and extensive integration of converter-interfaced generation. These conditions strengthen the coupling between transien...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i92008

An Integrated IoT-Edge Computing Framework for Advanced Fault Diagnosis and Self-Healing in 132 kV Transmission Networks

Inyene U. Robert, Nseobong I. Okpura & Kufre M. Udofia · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The increasing complexity of modern power systems and the growing penetration of renewable energy necessitate autonomous, cyber-resilient fault management to minimise outage durations. Traditional fault detection methods and centralised cloud-centric architectures suffer from hig...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i91997

Enhanced Solar-Integrated Quasi-Z-Source DC–DC Converter for Efficient Electric Vehicle Battery Charging

Mary L. Udoh, Jimoh J. Afolayan, Kufre M. Udofia & Akaninyene B. Obot · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems with electric vehicle (EV) charging requires high-gain DC–DC converters that can handle low and variable PV voltages while maintaining efficiency and battery safety. This paper presents the modelling and performance analysis of a solar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i81989

Optimal Placement and Sizing of Static Var Compensators on the Nigerian 330 kV Transmission Network: A Comparative Study of Genetic Algorithm, Particle Swarm Optimization, and a Hybrid Approach

Ndubuisi V. Irokwe, Nseobong I. Okpura, Kufre M. Udofia & Jimoh J. Afolayan · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

This study addresses voltage instability in developing-economy transmission grids by determining the optimal placement and sizing of Static Var Compensators (SVCs) on the Nigerian 330 kV, 50-bus network. Although metaheuristic techniques have been widely applied to FACTS device a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i81976

IoT and Edge Computing Integration for Intelligent Fault Diagnosis and Self-Healing in 132 kV Transmission Networks

Inyene U. Robert, Nseobong I. Okpura & Kufre M. Udofia · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

Traditional SCADA and relay-based protection, with typical latencies of 2–10 seconds, are inadequate for the resilience required in modern 132kV transmission networks. This paper reviews the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) sensor fabrics, including Phasor Measurement Unit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i12791

Hybrid Sleep Scheduling for Energy-Efficient IoT Sensor Networks in Smart Poultry Monitoring

Donaldson A. Eshilama, Kingsley M. Udofia & Kufre M. Udofia · Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science · 2025

The integration of Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into precision poultry farming has revolutionized environmental monitoring; yet, high energy consumption in sensor networks remains a significant barrier to scalability and sustainability. This study presents a hybrid sleep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcos/2025/v18i11782

Reinforcement Learning-assisted Voltage Stability Analysis of the Nigerian Power Grid Using Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Ndifreke U. Ekanem, Mfonobong A. Umoren & Kufre M. Udofia · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study proposed and validated a reinforcement learning (RL)-assisted framework to enhance voltage stability in Nigeria’s power grid through dynamic coordination of a Dynamic Voltage Restorer (DVR) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Addressing the Nigerian grid’s vulner...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i61545

Comparative Analysis of Hybrid Machine Learning Models for Photovoltaic Energy Output Prediction: A Case Study from Nigeria's South-South Region

Bernard E. Ofose, Nseobong Okpura & Kufre M. Udofia · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2025

This study evaluated machine learning models for predicting photovoltaic (PV) energy output using daily meteorological data (temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, and solar radiation) from Nigeria’s South-South region over a decade (2012–2022). Data from Uyo, sourced from t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2025/v27i41481

Performance Evaluation of Radio Frequency Visualisation Tool for Wireless Communications: A UNIUYO Campus Case Study

Ubong Asuquo Idiong, Akaninyene B. Obot & Kufre M. Udofia · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

This study was motivated by the challenge of evaluating radio frequency (RF) signal behaviour concerning transmitter and receiver positioning prior to deployment and during troubleshooting. This paper presented the development and testing of a MATLAB-based signal visualisation ap...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i101297

Gain Enhancement in 2.4 GHz Rectangular Microstrip Antenna Arrays Using Hybrid Corporate– Series Feeding

Jeffrey C. Saturday, Ndubuisi V. Irokwe, Jane Ojima Aye & Kufre M. Udofia · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2026

A robust antenna design that addresses the growing demand for compact, high-performance wireless devices remains a major challenge, particularly in achieving high antenna gain while maintaining compact size and acceptable bandwidth in microstrip antenna arrays. This paper present...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2026/v28i11776

Optimizing Touchless Fingerprint Identification: A Machine Learning Approach to Modelling and Performance Evaluation

Otobong J. Effiong, Akaninyene B. Obot, Kingsley M. Udofia & Kufre M. Udofia · Journal of Engineering Research and Reports · 2024

This paper explored the modelling and performance analysis of a smartphone-based fingerprint identification system using Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN). The research developed a theoretical framework to validate picture-based fingerprint identification as a feasible alternat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jerr/2024/v26i101298