Nigerian Researcher Breaks Ground with Wireless Charging Tech for Electric Vehicles
Nigerian Researcher Breaks Ground with Wireless Charging Tech for Electric Vehicles
A Nigerian-born researcher, Babatunde Soyoye, has made a major breakthrough in electric vehicle technology by developing an advanced wireless charging system and improved battery management models.
Soyoye, who hails from Abeokuta, Ogun State, said his work could help solve one of the biggest challenges slowing the adoption of electric vehicles charging efficiency.
Speaking with The PUNCH, he explained that his research at Tennessee Tech University in the United States focused on wireless power transfer using a CLLLC resonant network, a circuit that enables energy to move efficiently without physical connectors.
“My work centred on making EV charging faster and more reliable,” Soyoye said. “I designed a layered DD coil that enhances the magnetic field between the transmitter and receiver, reducing energy loss and improving charging speed.”
According to him, this design could drastically cut charging times and make electric vehicles more convenient for users. His research has been published in several IEEE journals and presented at global forums, including the IEEE Power and Energy Society and the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference.
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Soyoye earned his first degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, before moving to the United States for postgraduate studies. He said his interest in sustainable energy inspired his research journey.
“I wanted to explore how technology could make EV batteries more efficient and accessible,” he explained. “Wireless charging and advanced battery systems became the focus of my work.”
He believes his innovation could accelerate electric vehicle adoption in Nigeria and across the world by addressing infrastructure gaps. “If we improve charging speed and efficiency while integrating renewable energy such as solar-powered stations, we can build a sustainable ecosystem,” he said.
Soyoye stressed that the future of transportation depends on innovation in clean energy. “As global demand for EVs rises, efficient charging will play a decisive role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels. My work is a step toward that goal,” he noted.
Beyond his laboratory contributions, Soyoye said he values representing Nigeria on global technology platforms, proving that African researchers can lead in solving critical challenges in sustainable mobility.
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