Engr. Nathan David

Senior Lecturer
Department of Electronic Engineering,
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Enugu State, Nigeria.

Brief Profile

I currently occupy the position Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electronic Engineering, University of Nigeria where I joined in 2004 prior to that I worked in the industry at various positions. I have a strong educational and technical background with extensive experience in teaching and researching in the field of Digital Electronics and ICT. My personal goal is to constantly cultivate an understanding of ICT and ways it can provide value to the growth of society.

Skills and Expertise

  • Digital Electronics
  • Computer Networking
  • Microprocessors
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Software Engineering
  • Sustainable Development

Educational Institutions Attended with Dates

University of Nigeria Nsukka (2000 – 2003)

Anambra State University of Technology Enugu (1990 – 1991)

Anambra State University of Technology Enugu (1985 – 1990)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED

B. Engr. Computer Science and Engineering (1990)

PGD, Business Administration (1991)

M. Engr. Electronic Engineering (2003)

WORKING EXPERIENCE

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA (2010 – DATE)

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Electronic Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA (2007 – 2010)

  • Lecturer I, Department of Electronic Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA (2004 – 2007)

  • Lecturer II, Department of Electronic Engineering

Courses Taught

  1. Microprocessors
  2. Digital Logic
  3. Software Engineering
  4. Instrumentation Engineering

INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE

GIL ONLINE ENUGU (2002 – 2004)

Networking Manager

· Installation/maintenance of the office network with 100 points.

· Installation of fixed Wireless access points in and around Enugu.

· Maintenance of computer systems.

COMPUTER COMMUNICATION CENTER NSUKKA (2001 – 2002)

· Assisted in conducting lectures in Computer Applications.

· Assisted in an Undergraduate project to develop and implement a LAN for the Communication Center, UNN.

CAPASH RESOURCES ENUGU (2000 – 2001)

Manager Engineering

· Working on the implementation of an ISP in Enugu.

· Implementing Local Area Networks in various arms of the State Government, and maintenance of their computers.

IJAY Nigeria Limited ENUGU (1996 – 2000)

Manager Maintenance

· Maintenance of computers in the company and training of the staff.

· Setup a Computer Center in Nsukka to provide Internet services, training and desktop publishing and offering consultancy services.

WYSENET SYSTEMS WARRI (1995 – 1996)

Systems Manager

· Maintenance of computers in the company and training of the staff.

· Initializing training courses for Warri Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation (WRPC).

METCOL WARRI (1993 – 1995)

Systems Manager

· Worked on a number of projects both maintenance and installation in NNPC; worked in branches of the three refineries.

· Worked on security systems in PPMC Obudu and PPMC Benin.

· Maintenance of computers in the company and training of the staff.

MOBISSON TECHNOLOGIES (1991 – 1993)

Enugu Engineer

· Worked on hardware projects that included designing using CAD and wiring/testing of boards.

LIST OF JOURNAL ARTICLES

1. Nathan David, Chukwunonye Anyakoha, Henry Agbo: Opnet Based Simulation for Rural Educational ICT Connectivity. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 04/2016; 7(4).

2. Chinedu Duru, Nathan David: A Realisation on the deployment of Smart Traffic Lights with Wireless Sensor Networks in an effort to ensure safety of the roads of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka campus area. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 04/2016; 7(4).

3. Nathan David: An economical solar PV system for home use: explained. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 11/2015; 6(11):453.

4. Nathan David, Chinedu Udengwu, Obiayor Onyia: A Gesture Controlled System. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 11/2015; 6(11).

5. Nathan David, Amarachi Umunnakwe, Chinonso Odiaka, Ife-ebube Okoye: Design and Construction of An Arduino based Wireless Remote Controlled Video Capturing Vehicle. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 11/2015; 6(11).

6. Nathan David, Abafor Chima, Aronu Ugochukwu, Edoga Obinna: Design of a Home Automation System Using Arduino. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 06/2015; 6(6).

7. Nathan David, Ayodeji Opeyemi Abioye: DESIGN OF A LOW COST VIDEO CAPTURING VEHICLE. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 05/2015; 6(5):1621-1624.

8. Nathan David, Cornelius C Agbo, Mellitus O Ezeme: The Communication System of a Tele-Operated Smart Mobile Robot. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 04/2015; 6(4):786-791.

9. Nathan David, Patrick Ocheja, Paschal Udeh, Olisa Okpoko: Design of a Fingerprint Reader Enabled Remote Monitoring Module with Interface to Web Applications. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 02/2015; 6(2):704.

10. Chinedu Duru, Nathan David: Evaluating the Deployment Problem of a Wireless Sensor Network on the University of Nigeria, Nuskka Campus for the Detection & Tracking of Vehicles. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 10/2014; 5(10):1039.

11. Nathan David, Genesis Ajah: A Microcontroller Based Security System.

12. Nathan David, Nnanna Obinna Maduabum: Design and Implementation of an E-Learning Live Streaming Application With Audio Chat.

13. Nathan David, Patrick Ocheja, Paschal Udeh, Olisa Okpoko: Design of a University Portal with Biometric Lecture Attendance Monitoring System.

14. Nathan David, Daberechi Ubachukwu, Hyacinth Ijomanta, Chukwuebuka Gil-Ozoudeh: A Biometric based Software Solution for E-Voting using networking.

15. Nathan David, Genesis Ajah N: Design and Implementation of a PC–Based IrisAuthentication System.

16. Nathan David, Abioye Ayodeji Opeyemi: Design and Construction of a Wireless Remotely Controlled Video Capturing Vehicle II.

17. Nathan David, Abioye Ayodeji Opeyemi: The Design and Construction of an Industrial Mobile Robot.

18. Nathan David, Abioye Ayodeji Opeyemi: Solar Power System: A Viable Renewable Energy Source For Nigeria.

19. Genesis Ajah, Nathan David, Abioye Ayodeji Opeyemi: Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJET) Web Based Security System.

20. Nathan David, Abioye Ayodeji Opeyemi, Onuora K.C, Nzewi O.N: ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE: WIND TURBINE.

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

1. Nathan David, Ata ON, Oburo NC, Ozumba AOU: Cutting edge technology for construction ICT in a developing country. COBRA 2010, PARIS; 09/2010

2. Nathan David, Impact of ICT in Education, Case Study: Enugu State. ICSD 2015, Columbia, NY; 09/2015

3. * Nathan David, ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE FOR ICT IN RURAL SCHOOLS OF NIGERIA: Case Study Enugu State, Nigeria, ICSD 2016, Columbia, NY; 09/2015 (to be presented this year on September 21, 2016)

4. * Chinedu Duru, Nathan David, A realisation on the deployment of Smart Traffic Lights with a Wireless Sensor Network in an effort to reduce Green House Gases. Case Study: Nsukka Campus Area (to be presented this year on September 21, 2016)