Chisom Jude Okeke is a PhD Research Student in Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering at Loughborough University and a member of the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST). His doctoral research focuses on the development and assessment of renewable hydrogen technologies for clean cooking and off-grid energy applications, particularly in developing-country contexts.
He holds an MSc in Renewable Energy with Distinction from Cranfield University, completed as a Commonwealth Shared Scholar, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Development (Hydrogen Safety Engineering) from Ulster University, awarded with distinction. He has also completed specialist training and certifications in hydrogen safety, compressed and cryogenic gas handling, and hydrogen safety and regulatory considerations. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Uyo, Nigeria, where he was recognised for academic excellence, graduating with a CGPA of 4.7/5.0.
Alongside his doctoral research, Chisom contributes to teaching and student engagement at Loughborough University as a Teaching Assistant and Student Ambassador and has experience in entrepreneurship and professional leadership.
His academic and professional interests span renewable energy engineering, green hydrogen, sustainable energy systems and energy access. His publications cover solar-hydrogen development, machine-learning-based renewable-energy site suitability, sustainable construction materials and recycling, and biogas, with articles published in journals including Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Energy and AI, and Resources, Conservation & Recycling Advances.
His wider goal is to contribute to affordable, scalable and practical clean-energy solutions that support sustainable development and the transition to net zero.
Chisom’s research investigates the potential of renewable hydrogen to support clean cooking and off-grid domestic energy access in underserved communities. His work integrates system-level energy modelling with the engineering design and experimental development of hydrogen end-use technologies.
At system level, the research examines the technical and techno-economic feasibility of integrating renewable hydrogen production and storage with decentralised renewable-energy systems. This includes solar energy resource assessment, hydrogen production and storage, battery integration, energy-system optimisation and the evaluation of alternative system configurations.
At appliance level, his research involves the design and development of a low-cost hydrogen cooking system, supported by computational and experimental investigation of burner performance, hydrogen-air mixing, heat transfer, safety and efficiency.
His broader research interests include green hydrogen, renewable energy systems, clean cooking, energy access, solar PV, energy storage, techno-economic analysis, GIS and machine learning for renewable-energy planning, hydrogen safety and sustainable energy development in sub-Saharan Africa.
Chisom contributes to laboratory-based teaching within the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University as a Casual Teaching Assistant. He supports practical teaching activities for WSA605 – Materials and Manufacturing Processes and WSA801 – Thermofluids, helping students connect theoretical engineering concepts with laboratory experimentation and practical application.
His teaching experience complements his doctoral research and broader interests in renewable energy systems, hydrogen technologies, thermofluids, engineering design and experimental investigation. He is particularly interested in supporting students to develop practical engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning.
Chisom’s wider interests centre on renewable-energy innovation, sustainable hydrogen, clean cooking, energy access and the application of engineering to sustainable development. He is particularly interested in technologies and policies that can make modern energy services more affordable and accessible in developing regions.
His professional activities include academic publishing, interdisciplinary research collaboration, hydrogen safety and technical training, conference participation, industry-facing workshops and research communication. He is also interested in geospatial and data-driven approaches to renewable-energy planning, the translation of research into practical engineering solutions, and opportunities to strengthen links between academia, industry and energy policy. He values mentoring, professional development and international collaboration and is interested in contributing to the wider Net Zero transition through research that combines technical innovation with meaningful societal impact.