Azemtsop Manfo, Theodore

Dr. Theodore is an independent researcher in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Energy Technology at the School of Technology and Innovation, specializing in electrochemical energy systems, advanced materials, and sustainable energy technologies. His work focuses on the design, characterization, and optimization of next-generation energy solutions for smart grids, electric vehicles, and industrial decarbonization. His expertise spans batteries, supercapacitors, hybrid energy storage systems, and Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cells and electrolyzers, integrating materials science, particularly polymer electrolytes and advanced electrode materials, with system-level engineering and performance optimization. He is highly skilled in electrochemical and materials characterization techniques (CV, GCD, EIS, LSV, XRD, SEM/TEM, FTIR, Raman, BET, POM, TGA, DSC). Dr. Theodore also develops advanced modeling and simulation frameworks using MATLAB/Simulink, including digital twins for hybrid energy systems and renewable integration. His research extends to functional materials for optoelectronic applications, bridging fundamental science and applied energy technologies. He teaches graduate-level courses in energy storage and conversion and leads multidisciplinary research initiatives, including projects on energy transition innovation, digital twin-enabled resilient data center energy systems, and hydrogen-based circular food systems. He collaborates widely with academia and industry and serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for leading international journals.