Biography
Date of Birth: 1st January, 1984
Sex: Male
Marital Status: Married
Number of Children: One
Nationality: Nigerian
Religion: Christianity
L.G.A.: Makurdi
State of Origin: Benue
Permanent Address: Adeke Village, Genabe District, Makurdi, LGA.
Postal Address: C/o Department of Civil Engineering, University
of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue
State, Nigeria.
CAREER OBJECTIVE: To work towards building integrated, sustainable, safe, economic and environmental friendly infrastructures and transport systems using state-of-the-art design and implementation standards.
ACADEMIC DETAILS:
1.Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Zaria (PhD Highway & Transportations Engineering)In view
2.University of Leeds, UK (M.Eng. Transport Planning and Engineering MERIT)2014 - 2015
3.University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State (B.Eng. Civil Engineering 2:1)2005 – 2010
4.Bujam-B Computer Training Institute, Makurdi (Diploma in Comp. Applications)2002 – 2003
5.Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Naka (WAEC)1997 – 2002
6.LGEA Primary School Adeke, Makurdi LGA (First School Leaving Certificate)1990 - 1996
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1.Research Fellow II; Department of Civil Engineering, 2015 – Date
University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Responsibilities:
-Lecturing Engineering Mathematics – Probability Theorem (Undergraduate - UG)
-Highway & Transport Planning and Engineering (UG)
-Engineering Geology (UG)
-Structural Mechanics I (UG)
-Research on Structural Analysis and Strength of Materials
-Research on Transport Planning and Engineering
2.Graduate Assistant; Department of Civil Engineering, 2012 – 2015
University of Agriculture Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria
Responsibilities:
-Assist in Lecturing Engineering Mathematics (UG)
-Assist in Lecturing Highway & Transport Planning and Engineering (UG)
-Engineering Geology (UG)
-Structural Mechanics I (UG)
3.Site Engineer; Superb – B Construction Company, Makurdi Branch2012 - 2013
Project:
* Construction of Water Pump Station, laying of Pipes for irrigation System, and
construction of Drainage Systems for OLAM Ltd. at Achepe, Nassarawa State, Nigeria
Responsibilities:
-Site inspection of land surveying, steel, concrete and block/brick works.
-Integrity check and Redesign of structural elements on site
-Writing monthly progress report of site works
-Procurement of working materials
4.Assistant Site Engineer; Maiden Concept Nigeria Limited, Makurdi Branch 2010 – 2012
Projects:
* Construction of EcoBank Plc Building, Makurdi Branch
* Construction of Entrepreneurship Centre (Office Complex and Lecture Theater) for
University of Agriculture Makurdi.
Responsibilities:
-Site inspection for land surveying, steel, concrete and block/brick works
-Integrity check and Redesign of structural elements on site
-Writing monthly progress report on site works
5.Industrial Trainee; Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport, Makurdi,2008 - 2009
Benue State, Nigeria
Projects (Contractors – Hajaig Nigeria Limited):
*Asphalt Overlay along Naka Road (8.2km) and Old Otukpo Road (5.4km)
*Construction of Stephen Lawani Road (4.8km) and Joe Akaahan Street (0.7km)
*Construction of Drainage system at Wurukum settlement Area
*Erosion Control at Kanshio Area (Box & Pipe Culverts and Drainages)
Responsibilities:
-Site inspection for Asphalt mix properties and laying process
-Site inspection for land surveying, concrete and block/brick works.
-Inspection of Drainages/Culverts construction
SKILLS:
-Computer Skills; Microsoft Office Suit | AutoCAD |AutoCAD Civil 3D |ARCADY | LinSig | CSiBridge | DRACULA | R Progm.| Orion |OmniTRANS| VISSIM |MATLAB | VBA |BioGeme |SPSS |GIS |SATURN | EasyFit |
-Ability to work under no or less supervision
-Ability to learn and teach swiftly
-Team player
CONFERENCES ATTENDED:
-1st International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC 2018) Department of Civil Engineering Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.
-MATLAB EXPO 2015 – Silverstone, Northampton, UK.
-Choice Modelling Conference 2015 – Institute for Transport Studies, University of Leeds, UK
-Modelling World Conference 2015 – London, UK
-National Water Resources Capacity Building Network 2013 - University of Ilorin, Nigeria.
Memberships
-Registered Engineer, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN – R41635), Nigeria, 2018
-Corporate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE – R40310), Nigeria – 2016.
-Affiliate Member, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE-R9415110), America - 2014
-Member, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE-R1050210), America - 2014
Publications
Conference Papers:
Adeke, P. T., Atoo, A. A. and Joel, E. (2018). A Policy Framework for Efficient and Sustainable Road Transport System to Boost Synergy between Urban and Rural Settlements in Developing Countries: A case of Nigeria. Proceeding 1st International Civil Engineering Conference (ICEC 2018) Department of Civil Engineering Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria.
Published Journal:
1.Adeke, P. T., Atoo, A. A. and Orga, S. G. (2019). Assessment of Pavement Condition Index: A Case of Flexible Road Pavements on the University of Agriculture Makurdi Campus, Nigerian Journal of Technology, 38 (1), pp. xx. DOI:
2.Adeke, P. T., Zava, E. A. and Atoo, A. A. (2018). Spot Speed Studies on Major Highways in Makurdi Town, Journal of Civil and Environmental Research, 10(6), pp. 123 – 131.
3.Atoo, A. A., Adeke, P. T. and Daniel, A. E. (2018). Level of Service (LOS) of Freeway Segments within Makurdi Metropolis, International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideals in Education, 4(4), 2395 – 4396.
4.Adeke, P. T., Atoo, A. A. and Zava, E. A. (2018). Traffic Signal Design and Performance Assessment of 4-Leg Intersections Using Webster’s Model: A Case of ‘SRS’ and ‘B-Division’ Intersections in Makurdi Town. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology, 5(5), Pp. 1253 – 1260.
5.Adeke, P. T. (2018). Modelling of Queuing Process at Airport Check-In System: A Case Study of Manchester and Leeds-Bradford Airports, Nigerian Journal of Technology, 37(1), pp. 35 – 43. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v37i1.5
6.Adeke, P. T., Zava, E. A. and Atoo, A. A. (2018). Modelling Traffic Noise Level on Roadside Traders at Wurukum Market Area in Makurdi Town, Benue State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Technology, 37(1), pp. 28 – 34. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njt.v37i1.4
7.Apebo, N. S., Shiwua, A. J., Agbo, A. P., Ezeokonkwo, J. C. and Adeke P. T. (2013). Effect of Water-Cement Ratio on the Compressive Strength of Gravel - Crushed over Burnt Bricks Concrete, Civil and Environmental Research, 3(4), pp. 74 – 81.
Specializations
Highway & Transportations Engineering
Research Archive
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Simulation and Mathematical Modelling of Transport Systems
Analysis of Transport Systems Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Techniques
Intelligent Transport Systems
Choice Modelling
Structural Analysis and Design
Pavement Management System (PMS)
Research Works:
1.PhD Thesis (In view) - A Framework for Predicting Deterioration of Flexible Road Pavements In Nigeria Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques (Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria)
2.MSc.(Eng.) Dissertation - Mathematical Modelling of Priority Queues (University of Leeds, UK.)
3.B.Eng Project - Traffic Capacity Assessment of the Wurukum Roundabout Makurdi Benue State (University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria).
Seminar Papers:
1.Evaluation of Traffic Flow Performance of Modern Roundabouts using VISSIM Simulation - 2013
2.Significance of Roundabout in Traffic Management - 2008
Responsibilities
UNDERGRADUATE PROJECTS SUPERVISED:
2016/2017:
1.Assessment of Pavement Condition Index: A case of flexible road pavements on University of Agriculture Campus
2.Prediction of Bus travel time on routes without designated Bus stops: A case of bus routes in Makurdi town
2015/2016:
1.Analysis and design of indoor sporting hall for Benue State University (BSU) by Oyewo Ridwan Oladipupo (TR/35180/15)
2.Simulation of water transmission System on UAM Campus using MATLAB by Samuel Godswill Igbe (UE/22455/12)
3.Simulation of queuing process at fuel station using MATLAB by Ajagbe Ibrahim Bolaji (UE/22391/12)
4.Comparative analysis and design of flexible and rigid pavements: A case study of Makurdi-Gbajimba Road by Leva Gideon (UE/22951/12)
5.Spot speed studies along federal highways in Makurdi metropolis by Uver Philip (UE/22467/12)
6.Estimation of vehicle traffic growth rate in Makurdi metropolis by Orokpo Gabriel Ochai (UE/22452/12)
7.Design of Signalized Intersection system at SRS Road Junction by Odagboyi Benjamin edor (UE/22440/12)
8.Assessment of Seatbelt usage in Makurdi metropolis by Icheen Titus (UE/22465/12)
9.Production of Burnt Bricks Using Agatu Shale Admixed with Sand by Ogwaje Adeka Umar (DE/27879/13)