Paul Akangah

Paul Akangah serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University's College of Engineering. With a robust academic background including a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, he brings extensive expertise in composite materials, wave energy systems, and structural engineering to his teaching and research.

His educational journey includes multiple advanced degrees: a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2011) focusing on "Impact Damage Resistance and Tolerance of Nano-fiber Reinforced Composite Laminates," an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (2005) from KTH Royal Institute of Technology on "Application of Cleaner Production in Ghana," another M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (1997) from Norwegian University of Science & Technology on "Intelligent Condition Monitoring and Diagnosis of Rotating Machinery," and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (1993) from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology on "Automation of Conventional Lathe Machine."

Dr. Akangah's research spans several critical engineering domains with particular emphasis on composite materials, wave energy conversion, and computational modeling. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong contributions in Engineering (100%), Machine Learning Algorithms (50%), Finite Element Analysis (36%), and specialized areas including delamination, tangential stress, structural effects, and biochar applications. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward sustainable energy solutions and advanced materials research.

His recent scholarly output shows significant activity in renewable energy systems, particularly wave energy conversion, alongside continued work in composite materials and engineering education. The pattern indicates a strategic focus on addressing sustainability challenges through engineering innovation while maintaining strong contributions to mechanical engineering education.

Dr. Akangah actively contributes to academic service as a book reviewer (2020-2021), session chair (2019), and professional service officer (2018-2019). His teaching portfolio includes Advanced Strength of Materials, Applied Thermodynamics, Conduction Heat Transfer, and Doctoral Dissertation supervision.

His teaching responsibilities include Advanced Strength of Materials, Applied Thermodynamics, Conduction Heat Transfer, and Doctoral Dissertation supervision. His professional service includes book reviewing and session chairing at academic conferences, demonstrating his engagement with the broader academic community.