Dr. OWEBOR, KESIENA (LECTURER I)

Email: kowebor@delsu.edu.ng

• Area of Specialization: Energy and Thermofluid Engineering
• Department of Mechanical Engineering


• Dr. Kesiena Owebor is a purpose-driven scholar, fellow at Università di Pisa, Italy and a registered Mechanical Engineer specialized in sustainable and low-carbon energy systems. He holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering, as well as M.Eng and PhD degrees in Energy and Thermofluid Engineering from the University of Port Harcourt, where he achieved outstanding CGPAs of 5.00/5.00 in both his master’s and PhD degrees. He is a full-time lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Delta State University, Nigeria, with over 5 years of teaching experience in energy conversion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, refrigeration and fluid mechanics. His research interest spans through energy modelling, renewable energy, fuel cell technology, thermal energy conversion, waste heat utilisation, low-emission systems, and energy & just transition pathways. He has co-authored more than thirty research articles in reputable journals including Elsevier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor & Francis, Sage and has authored book chapters in Elsevier and Springer. He also serves as a reviewer for Elsevier’s Applied Energy journal. He was the Power Sector Team Lead for the projects: Nigerian Deep Decarbonisation Pathway, Nigerian Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy, Nigeria Just Transition Guideline and Action Plan, Nigerian Net-Zero Investment Needs assessment, among other projects. He is fully registered by COREN, active on ResearchGate and Google Scholar, and has supervised several undergraduate projects and co-supervised a master’s-level project. His ORCID is 0000-0003-0511-2653.

My Publications
1. Aguado, R., Liponi, A., Owebor, K., Buzzi, F., Vera, D., Baccioli, A. (2026) Enhancing green hydrogen production by integrating PV-powered alkaline water electrolysis and oxy-steam biomass gasification, Energy Conversion and Management
   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2026.121423 Vol.357 Pages: 121423
   
   
2. Onukelobi, C., Owebor, K., Obeten, O. (2026) Comparative evaluation of pretrained convolutional neural networks with attention enhancements for defect detection in injection-molded products, The Int’l Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology
   https://doi.org/10.1007/s00170-026-17448-4 Vol. Pages:
   
   
3. Diemuodeke, E. O., Owebor, K., and Okereke, C. (2026) Decarbonization of the urban environment by municipal solid waste-to-energy system: technical and policy considerations, Elsevier
   https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99437-8.00004-0 Vol. Pages: 381-405
   
   
4. Obuseh E.E., Otuagoma S.O., Owebor K., Orugba H.O., Gabriel A.U., Jonathan E.O.. (2026) Cradle-to-grave life cycle assessment of a 1 kWp stand-alone PV system with Li-ion (LFP) storage in Nigeria: A case study of Oleh., Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy
   https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.70570 Vol. Pages:
   
   
5. Justus I. Oboh, Mathias Ekpu, Christian O. Akeni, Kesiena Owebor (2026) Comparative Evaluation of the Influence of Organic Binders on the Physicochemical Characteristics of Coal–Biomass during Co-Firing, Journal of Engineering Research Innovation and Scientific Development
   https://doi.org/10.61448/jerisd41265 Vol.4 Pages: 19-26
   
   
6. Owebor, K., Okereke, C., Diemuodeke, O.E., Owolabi, A.B., Nwachukwu, C.O. (2025) A systematic review of literature on the decarbonization of the Nigerian power sector, Energy, Sustainability and Society
   https://doi.org/10.1186/s13705-025-00527-x Vol.15 Pages:
   
   
7. Owebor, K. Ezewu, K., Oboh, J.I., Sinebe, J.E., Eyenubo, O.J., Otuagoma, S.O., Amagre, E.M. (2025) Solar energy, the silver bullet to tackle perennial energy access challenges in Nigeria rural households: A case study, African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development
   https://doi.org/10.1080/20421338.2025.2504189 Vol. Pages:
   
   
8. Akporhonor, G.K., Otuagoma, S.O., Owebor, K., Eboibi, B.E.O. (2025) Optimization of turbine hub height and economic assessment of wind energy potential in Nigeria, Wind Engineering
   https://doi.org/10.1177/0309524X251391311 Vol.0 Pages: 1-22
   
   
9. Agbale, N. R., Ajieh, M. U., Ogunleye, O. O., Agarry, S. E., Arinkoola, A. O., and Owebor, K. (2025) Efficient Simultaneous Adsorptive Removal of Heavy Metals and Organics in Produced Water by a Novel Multi-functional Alginate Encapsulated Kaolin, -Plantain Pseudo-Stem and Snail Shell Composite Biochar, Journal of Science and Technology Research
   https://doi.org/10.37933/nipes/7.2.2025.30 Vol.7 Pages: 383-402
   
   
10. Okereke, C., Owebor, K. and Diemuodeke, O.E. (2025) Implications of the power sector emissions on the deep decarbonisation of Nigeria: evaluating long-term model based scenarios, Climate Change
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s10584-025-04074-4 Vol.178 Pages:
    
    
11. Ajieh, M.U., Agbale, R.N., Owebor, K., and Madagwu, L.O. (2025) Characterization and Classification of Coal Using Spectroscopic and Proximate Techniques: A Case Study of Coal from Azagba, Nigeria, Journal of Engineering Research Innovation and Scientific Development
    https://doi.org/10.61448/jerisd33252 Vol.3 Pages: 4-8
    
    
12. Otuagoma, S.O., Eyenubo, O.J., Owebor, K., Ebisine, E.E., Okieke, U.J., Ubara, S.I. (2024) Thermo-economic analysis of gas-to-wire: A case for utilizing gas flaring in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy
    https://doi.org/10.1002/ep.14391 Vol.43 Pages: e14391
    
    
13. Ukoba, M. O., Diemuodeke, E. O., Briggs, T. A., Ojapah, M. M., Okedu, K. E., Owebor, K., Akhtar, K., & Ilhami, C. (2024) Multicriteria GIS-based assessment of biomass energy potentials in Nigeria, Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
    1329878. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2024.1329878 Vol.12 Pages:
    
    
14. Ukoba, M. O., Diemuodeke, E. O., Briggs, T. A., Ojapah, M. M., Owebor, K., Okedu, E., Akhtar, K., & Ilhami, C. (2024) Using remote sensing technique to assess biomass energy potentials and appropriate site locations in Nigeria, Measurement: Sensors
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.measen.2024.101145 Vol.33 Pages: 101145
    
    
15. Emehute, N.E., Amagre, E.M., Owebor, K., Oboh, J.I., and Oweh, S.O. (2024) Experimental Investigation of the Drying Characteristics of Tapioca Under Solar Drying Condition, Journal of Engineering Research Innovation and Scientific Development
    https://doi.org/10.61448/jerisd22242 Vol.2 Pages: 8-16
    
    
16. Owebor, K., Otuagoma, S. O., Eyenubo, O. J., Uranta, A. G., Ukrakpor, F. E., Ezewu, K., & Ebisine, E. E (2023) Technical Analysis of Sawdust-to-Power: A Paradigm Shift in Waste Management in a Typical Developing Economy, Journal of Energy and Power Technology
    https://doi.org/10.21926/jept.2304033 Vol.5 Pages: 1-18
    
    
17. M.O. Ukoba, E.O. Diemuodeke, T.A. Briggs, M. Imran, K. Owebor, C.O. Nwachukwu (2023) Geographic information systems (GIS) approach for assessing the biomass energy potential and identification of appropriate biomass conversion technologies in Nigeria, Biomass and Bioenergy
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biombioe.2023.106726 Vol.170 Pages: 106726
    
    
18. Eyenubo, J. O., Otuagoma, S. O., Owebor, K., Enyinnaya, N. U., & Ofotoku, D. O. (2023) Techno-Economic Comparison of Simple and Cascade Organic Rankine Cycle for Distributed Energy, Thermal Engineering
    https://doi.org/10.1134/S0040601523120042 Vol.70 Pages: 1073-1082
    
    
19. Abam, F. I., Nwachukwu, C. O., Emodi, N. V., Okereke, C., Diemuodeke, O. E., Owolabi, A. B., Owebor, K., Suh, D., & Huh, J. (2023) A systematic literature review on the decarbonisation of the building sector — a case for Nigeria, Frontiers in Energy Research
    https://doi.org/10.3389/fenrg.2023.1253825 Vol.11 Pages: 1253825
    
    
20. Ukoba, M.O., Diemuodeke, E.O., Briggs, T.A., Imran, M., Ojapah, M.M., Owebor, K., Nwachukwu, C., Aminu, M.D., Okedu, K.E., Kalam, A., and Colak, I (2023) Optimal sites for agricultural and forest residues energy conversion plant using geographic information system, Heliyon
    ttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e19660 Vol.9 Pages: e19660
    
    
21. Ajieh, M.U., Owamah, H.I., Edomwonyi-Out, L.C., Ajieh, G.I., Aduba, P., Owebor, K., Ikpeseni, S.C (2023) Characteristics of fuelwood perturbation and effects on carbon monoxide and particulate pollutants emission from cookstoves in Nigeria, Energy for Sustainable Development
    ttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2022.12.008 Vol.72 Pages: 151-161
    
    
22. Diemuodeke, E.O., Owebor K. (2023) Integrated power plant fired by syngas from solid wastes and natural gas with case for energy storage, Atlantis Press
    https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-156-2_10 Vol. Pages: 126-133
    
    
23. Ukoba, M. O., Diemuodeke, E. O., Briggs, T. A., Okedu, K. E., Owebor, K., Imran, M, Ojapah, M. M., Agbinya, J.I. (2023) Assessment of biomass energy potentials and appropriate sites in Nigeria using GIS computing strategy, Proceedings of International Conference for ICT (ICICT) - Zambia
    https://ictjournal.icict.org.zm/index.php/icict/article/view/289 Vol.5 Pages: 122–127
    
    
24. Diemuodeke, E. O., Owebor, K., Nwachukwu, C.O., and Ukoba (2022) Agricultural waste-derived management for bioenergy: A paradigm shift in the waste perceptions, Springer Cham
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06562-0_13 Vol. Pages: 345-367
    
    
25. Owebor, K., Diemuodeke E.O, Briggs, T.A, Eyenubo, O.J., Ogorure, O.J. & Ukoba, M.O (2022) Multi-criteria optimisation of integrated power systems for low-environmental impact, Energy Sources, Part A: Recovery, Utilization, and Environmental Effects
    https://doi.org/10.1080/15567036.2022.2064565 Vol.44 Pages: 3459–3476
    
    
26. Owebor, K. Diemuodeke, E.O., Briggs, T.A (2022) Thermo-economic and environmental analysis of integrated power plant with carbon capture and storage technology, Energy
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.122748 Vol.240 Pages: 122748
    
    
27. Emodi, N. V., Okereke, C., Abam, F.I., Diemuodeke, E.O., Owebor, K., Nnamani, U.A. (2022) Transport sector decarbonisation in the Global South: A systematic literature review, Energy Strategy Review
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esr.2022.100925 Vol.43 Pages: 100925
    
    
28. Ikpeseni, S.C., Owebor, K., Owamah, H.I., Sada, S.O., Dibie, E.C., Odeh, O.E (2022) Design and Fabrication of a Local Solar-Powered Poultry Incubator for a Low-Income Country, J. Inst. Eng. Indi Ser. B
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s40031-021-00701-7 Vol. Pages: 1-12
    
    
29. Ajieh, M.U., Amenaghawon, N.A., Owebor, K., Orugba, O.H. & Bassey, E.B. (2022) Effect of excess viscosifier and fluid loss control additive on the rheological characteristics of water-based drilling fluid, Petroleum Science and Technology
    https://doi.org/10.1080/10916466.2022.2092636 Vol. Pages:
    
    
30. K. Owebor, E.O. Diemuodeke, T.A. Briggs, M. Imran (2021) Power Situation and Renewable Energy Potentials in Nigeria - a Case for Integrated Multi a generation Technology, Renewable Energy
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2021.06.017 Vol. Pages:
    
    
31. Mike U Ajieh, Kesiena Owebor, Lawrence C Edomwonyi-Otu, Izuchukwu F Okafor (2021) Integration of Perennial Grass into Energy Mix as Alternative to Fuelwood in Selected Niger Delta Communities, Nigeria, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-021-01570-2 Vol. Pages:
    
    
32. S. C. Ikpeseni, H. I. Owamah, K. Owebor, E. S. Amen, S. O. Sada, E. Otuaro (2021) Corrosion Inhibition Efficiency, Adsorption and Thermodynamic Studies of Ocimum Gratissimum on Carbon Steel in 2 M Sodium Chloride Solution, Journal of Bio- and Tribo-Corrosion
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s40735-021-00505-8 Vol. Pages:
    
    
33. Sunday Chukwuyem Ikpeseni, Kesiena Owebor, Hilary Ijeoma Owamah (2021) Developing the Nigerian Steel Sector: The Economic and Industrial Implications, NIPES Journal of Science and Technology Research
    Vol.3 Pages: 202-211
    
    
34. D.E. Omene Tietie, E.O. Diemuodeke, K. Owebor, C. Okereke, F.I. Abam, H.I. Njoku (2021) Long-term energy demand-side modelling of Nigerian household sector, Energy and Climate Chnage
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egycc.2021.100065 Vol.2 Pages: 100065
    
    
35. K. Owebor, C.O.C. Oko, E.O. Diemuodeke, O.J. Ogorure (2019) Thermo-environmental and economic analysis of an integrated municipal waste-to-energy solid oxide fuel cell, gas- steam-, organic fluid- and absorption refrigeration cycle thermal power plant, Applied Energy
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.02.032 Vol.239 Pages: 1385-1401
    
    
36. O.J. Ogorure, C.O.C. Oko, E.O. Diemuodeke, K. Owebor (2018) Energy, exergy, environmental and economic analysis of an agricultural waste-to-energy multigeneration thermal power plant, Energy Conversion and Management
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2018.05.093 Vol.171 Pages: 222-240