Sunday Ekpo

Dr. Sunday Ekpo is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical & Electronic Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), UK. He holds multiple advanced qualifications, including a PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering and certifications such as Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). His research focuses on Communication and Space Systems Engineering, with expertise in 5G/6G networks, satellite-cellular convergence, RF engineering, and IoT applications. He leads projects on energy-efficient wireless systems, additive manufacturing for electronics, and smart sensor development.

Education:

• BEng (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• MSc in Communication Engineering
• MA in Higher Education
• PhD in Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Research Interests:

• RF and microwave transceiver design
• Satellite communication subsystems
• Energy harvesting for IoT
• AI-driven signal processing
• Smart sensor systems

Awards:

• Best Paper Award (2023)
• Best Overall Powerhours (British Council)
• Huawei’s Influential Thinkers Award (2019)

Grants & Projects:

• £1.3m+ external grants secured
• Lead on Sony-funded Spresense-managed drone connectivity projects
• SmOp Cleantech collaborations on green wireless systems
• UK Space Agency and 6G policy advisory roles

Labs & Teams: Leads the Advanced Electronic Design, Communication and Space Systems Engineering teams, and chairs international conferences like the Adaptive and Sustainable Science, Engineering and Technology (ASSET) series.