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MATTHEWS, V. O. (Ph. D)
(Telecommunication Engineer)

BIO DATA

 

SURENAME : MATTHEWS (FORMALY SEWO)

OTHER NAMES : VICTOR OLUGBEMIGA

PLACE OF BIRTH : ISOLO, LAGOS, NIGERIA

DATE OF BIRTH : 31ST AUGUST, 1963

MARITAL STATUS : MARRIED

CONTACT ADDRESS : DEPT OF ELECTRICAL/INFORMATION

ENGINEERING, COVENANT UNIVERSITY,

SANGO, OGUN-STATE

HOME ADDRESS : BLOCK 5 FLAT 504

COVENANT VILLAGE, COVENANT UNIVERSITY

E-mail address : vomatthews@yahoo.com.

Languages spoken: (i) English

  • Russian

  • Ukrainian

  • Bulgarian (can only read)

  • Yoruba

SCHOOLS ATTENDED WITH DATES

(i) UKRAINIAN TELECOMMUNICATION ACADEMY 1993 – 1996

  • ODESSA TELECOMM INSTITUTE ODESSA, UKRAINE 1985 – 1990

  • ODESSA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE ODESSA, UKRAINE 1984 – 1985

(iv) SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS, OSHODI, LAGOS 1980 – 1983

(v) METHODIST HIGH SCHOOL, OKITI-PUPA 1973 – 1978


 

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

1. CORRESPONDENCE MEMBER, UKRAINIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, IN TELECOMMUNICATION ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT 1997

2. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D.) TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING 1996

3. M.SC. RADIO COMMUNICATION, BROADCASTING AND TELEVISION ENGINEERING 1990

4. RUSSIA LANGUAGE TEACHING CERTIFICATE 1990

5. CITY AND GUILD TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICAL COURSE (1&2) 1981

6. GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION 1980

7. WEST AFRICAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE 1978


 

CERTIFICATES ON MOBILE COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

  • GSM MSC/VLR Operation (Ericsson, Switzerland)

  • GSM BSC Operation (Ericsson, Switzerland)

  • Ericsson Education Europe Certificate on AXE 10 Operation Handling in GSM (Sweden)

  • Ericsson Education Europe Certificate on AXE 10Hardware Maintenance in GSM(Sweden).

  • Ericsson Education Europe Certificate on AXE 10 System Survey (Sweden).

  • Ericsson Education Europe Certificate on Understanding the New Telecom (Lagos).

  • Ericsson Education Europe Certificate RBS 2000 Basics (Lagos).

  • Ericsson Education Europe Certificate on GSM System Introduction(Sweden)

  • Ericsson Education Europe Certificate on GSM System Survey(Sweden)

SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

  • Petrov, V.V; Sewo, V. O.; Titenko, V.F.

Calculating the noise-immunity of an optimal analogue synchronized phase demodulator using the PLL (Phase Lock-Loop) system for detecting FM Satellite signals, inter-University Scientific Research Journal, Moscow, 1993.

  • Bosh ,V. I; Sewo, V.O; Dukin A.A.

The Peculiarity of using Academic L.S. Pontragin in Research of Automatic Control Systems. Paper delivered at a Scientific Technical Conference “Synchronizing Systems and Communications Circuits” Odessa 1990.

  • Bosh, V. I; Koval, V. V; Sewo, V.O.

Theoretical Bases of synthesizing fast Acquisition-Synchronizing equipment. Paper delivered at an international conference on synchronization, Scientific and Technical Section, Odessa 1993

  • Bosh, V. I; Vivrachuk, A. B; Koval. V. V; Loecovoi, I. P; Sewo, V. O.

Statistical Methods and Equipment for Eliminating Signal Trends in Digital Satellite Communication systems: Paper presented at an international Conference “Satellite Communication and Broadcasting, the Future Development in the Ukraine.” Odessa 1993.

  • Sewo, V.O.

On the increase of PLL fast-acquisition: Paper presented at the Odessa Electro technical Telecommunication Institute Named after A.S. Popover. Published in CSTI INFOMSVAS NO. 10 Odessa 1990

  • Sewo, V.O.

Phase Discriminator with a square wave control characteristic for fast-acquisition synchronizing systems: Paper presented at the Odessa Electro technical Telecommunication Institutes named after A. S. Popover” Published in CSTI INFORMSVAS NO. 10” Odessa 1990

  • Petrov V.A.; Sewo, V. O.; Tutenko, V.F.

The influence of limiters on the statistical characteristics of a first order PLL with different form of phase discriminator: Paper published in an international Journal “Telecommunication Techniques (Radio Communication Series)” No. 1, Moscow 1993

  • Petrov V.A.; Sewo, V. O.; Tutenko, V.F.

Synthesizing an optimal fast-acquisition frequency generator on the basis of a static PLL: Paper published in an International Journal “Telecommunication Techniques (Radio Communication Series)” No.1 Moscow 1993

9. Bosh, V. I; Koval, V. V.; Sewo, V.O.

Optimal formation of signals for a periodical tele-mechanical system: Paper presented at a conference ‘‘Telemechanical Systems and Control’’, Odessa 1990

10. Sewo, V.O.

Investigating Demodulator characteristic on detecting satellite frequency modulated (FM) signals on the basis of PLL I.C 564GGI: Paper presented at an international conference on telecommunications “Results of Scientific Researchers.” Odessa 1994.

11. Koval, V. V; Sewo, V. O.

Design and Research of control equipment with the use of a microprocessor for digital telecommunication systems of the EACC: Conclusion of a research work at the scientific research Laboratory, Odessa Electro technical Institute of Telecommunications, named after A. C. Popover. Government Registration No. 01870008415

  • Sewo, V.O.

On the use of phase-space for synthesizing an optimal fast-acquisitive PLL System: Paper presented at a scientific and technical conference “Synchronizing systems and communication circuits”, Odessa 1990

  • Sewo, V.O.

The Design of a fast-acquisition phase lock – loops for telecommunication systems: Thesis delivered for the master degree program, Odessa electro technical Telecom Institute, Odessa, 1990

14. Sewo, V.O.

Optimizing and Control of an object with a variable control impute and reaction for satellite receivers using the PLL systems: Thesis dissertation for the Doctor of Philosophy, Telecommunication Engineering, Ukrainian Telecommunication Academy, Odessa, 1996

  • Titenko, V. F; Sewo, V.O.

The study of a demodulator on the basis of a PLL,: used in mobile telecommunication system, Completed research work , Odessa 1994

  • Sewo, V.O. (2004) “Teleconferencing using VSAT technology “A tool in higher

education” paper published in the proceeding of ACREE 2004, LAGOS.

CURRENT AREA OF RESEARCH:

  • Nomadic Mobile Base Station (NMBS) For GSM Network Capacity Enhancement.

  • Mitigation and Degradation Effects of Multiple Multipaths Fading Channel.

  • Average Bit Error Probability (BEP) of M-ary Square Quadrature AM Over Multipath Fading Channel.

BOOKS UNDER PUBLICATION

  • Fundamentals of Radio Communications

  • Understanding Mobile Communication Systems

  • Questions and Answers in Communication Systems

WORK EXPERIENCE

1. Place: Ministry of Trade and Industry, Lagos State

Post: Produce Inspector

Date: 1978 – 1980

Duties: Inspection of products for exports

2. Place: Federal Ministry of Post and Telecommunication

Post: Technician

Date: 1980 – 1981

Duties: Telephone equipment/line repairs

3. Place: Federal Ministry of Post and Telecommunication

Post: Assistant Plant Officer in Training (P & t Training School, Oshodi, Lagos.

Date: 1981 – 1984

Duties: Studies

4. Place: Research Laboratory SRL – 87 Odessa Electro technical Institute,

Odessa, Ukraine.

Post: Research Officer

Duties: Assisting in designing of different telecom equipment.

Date: 1987 - 1990

5. Place: Research Laboratory SRL – 87 Odessa Electro technical Academy,

Odessa, Ukraine.

Post: Senior Scientific Research Officer

Duties: Research and Designing of Equipment Systems (Radio equipment,

Satellite Communication Systems, and Television)

Date: 1991 – 1996.

6. Place: Data mix Telecommunication Company (Joint Venture

Nigeria/Ukraine)

Post: Technical and Managing Director

Duties: (i) Coordination of workers activities

  • Designing of Satellite equipments, demodulators, modulators, and different form of electronics security systems (indoors and outdoors security)

7. Place: University of Lagos, Akoka

Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Duties: Lecturing and research (From 1999-2005)

8. Place: Lagos State University

(Faculty of engineering)

Duties: Associate Lecturer

9 Place : Ilaro Polytechnic

Duties: External Examiner (Department of Computer Engineering)

    • Place: Covenant University

Department of Electrical/Information Engineering

Duties: Lecturing and Research (2006- Till date)

 

Hobby:
Reading (Inspirational Books), Electronics Circuits Design and Constructions,

 

COURSES TAKEN

1. Undergraduate Communication Systems I (400 level)

Communication Systems I (500 level)

Audio Engineering (500 Level)

Introduction to Computer (400 level)

 

2. Postgraduate Information Technology 1

Information Theory and Coding

Numerical Systems Electromagnetic Theory

Digital Signal processing .

Optical Fiber Communications

Microwave communications