Prof. Amevi Acakpovi is a distinguished Electrical and Energy Systems Engineering Professor, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of Accra Technical University (ATU), and the current President of the IEC National Committee of Ghana. He is a Fellow Professional Engineer with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, Ghana, and a Senior Member of IEEE. He earned his first and second degrees in 2006 and 2009 from the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin and a PhD in Energy Systems Engineering from the Open University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, in 2017. Additionally, he holds certificates from Stellenbosch University and Coventry University in Supervision of PhD at African Institutions and Education, respectively.

Prof. Acakpovi has extensive experience teaching and supervising MSc and PhD theses at various universities in Africa. He has also served as an external PhD thesis supervisor/reviewer for several prestigious institutions, including the University of Johannesburg, University of Abomey-Calavi, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, KNUST, and UENR.

Prof. Acakpovi’s research focuses on Hybrid Energy Systems, Mini and Microgrid Optimization, Smart Grid Modelling, and more. He has authored over 130 publications in top journals and conferences and has been a guest speaker and reviewer for several respected journals, seminars, and forums. His work in these areas has earned him numerous accolades, including awards for Leadership Excellence, Excellence in Research & Development, the Distinguished Professor Award in Electrical Engineering, and the Decade Researcher Award.

With his exceptional writing prowess and dynamic leadership skills, Prof. Amevi Acakpovi has secured grants totaling nearly half a million dollars. These include notable achievements such as securing funding for the Skills Development Fund project on two occasions and spearheading the establishment of ATU’s Sustainable Energy Service Centre, among others. Since assuming the role of the acting Vice-Chancellor in July 2023, Prof. Acakpovi has transformed Accra Technical University (ATU) by fostering strategic collaborations, enhancing academic partnerships, and introducing innovative programs, including Master programs, for the first time in the history of ATU. Under his leadership, ATU has achieved significant milestones, including recognition by Times Higher Education in 2024 as the Top Technical University in Ghana, the 4th Best University in Ghana, and the 43rd Best University in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Prof. Acakpovi is the president of Technical Committee 77 on Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), which reports to the African Electrotechnical Standardisation Commission (AFSEC), a branch of the African Union. In this role, he has been instrumental in shaping the standards for electromagnetic compatibility in Africa. He is also the president of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO) TC 80 on Solar Thermal Systems and Equipment, where he has led initiatives to promote the use of solar thermal systems in Africa. Additionally, he is a member of the Technical Committee 10 on Electrotechnical Products of the Ghana Standard Authority (GSA), where he has contributed to the development of standards for electrotechnical products in Ghana.

Prof. Acakpovi, a Christian, is married with children. His hobbies include playing basketball and watching movies, which provide a balance to his professional life and contribute to his well-rounded personality.