Prof. Jonas Abioseh Sylvanus Redwood-Sawyerr

He has undertaken consultancies in a number of areas including energy, power sector reform, Energy policy formulation, Technical education and Information Technology and the Education For All (EFA) Capacity Building UNESCO project.

Ing Prof Redwood-Sawyerr has served as Chairman in several Accreditation visits of Tertiary Education Institutions on behalf of the Tertiary Education Commission.

He is the Chairman of the National Science Technology and Innovation Council of Sierra Leone (NSTIC-SL) anchored at the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education and the Chairman of the Sierra Leone Research and Education Network (SLREN).

He is the current Chancellor of the University of Lunsar. He was a member of the Task Force for the development of the National Qualification Framework for Higher Education Institutions and the current Chairman of the TEC Steering Committee on the National Qualifications Framework.

He is a Past President of the Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers and member of the Professional Engineers Registration Council. Ing Prof Redwood-Sawyerr is the current President of the West African Federation of Engineering Organisations (WAFEO) and one of the Vice Presidents of the Federation of African Engineering Organisations (FAEO).

Professional History:

• Chancellor, University of Lunsar, 2022- date
• Executive Director, eLearning Centre, University of Sierra Leone, 2022-date
• Vice Chancellor and Principal, USL: 2011-2013
• Acting Vice Chancellor and Principal, USL : 2009-2011
• Deputy Vice Chancellor, Fourah Bay College: 2005-2009
• Professor, Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2008
• Principal, FBC 2003-2005
• Dean Faculty of Engineering and Architecture: 2001-2003
• Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, USL 2000-2003

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Electronic Systems Engineering), University of Essex, UK- 1982 – 1985
• Master of Science (Industrial Electronics), Chelsea College, University of London, U.K. – 1976 – 1977
• Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical option) Division 1, Fourah Bay College, University of Lunsar, 1972 -1975
• Prince of Wales School, Sierra Leone, ‘O’ & ‘A’ Levels, 1965 – 1972

Publications: REFEREED PAPERS IN JOURNALS

• “Modeling of a Renewable Energy Based Hybrid Energy System for Power Generation in Sierra Leone: Part I – Model Simulation and Optimization.” Bakarr, S. A., K. G. Mansaray and J. A. S. Redwood-Sawyer. 2019. Renewable and Sustainable Energy 1(1): 49 – 60.
• “Modeling of a Renewable Energy Based Hybrid Energy System for Power Generation in Sierra Leone: Part II – Model Sensitivity.” Bakarr, S. A., K. G. Mansaray and J. A. S. Redwood-Sawyer. 2019. Renewable and Sustainable Energy 1(1): 61 – 69.
• ‘Policy Perspectives On Development Of Small To Medium Hydro Power Systems In Sierra Leone,’ (With M Conteh). Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, ISSN 1023-5264, 2013, Vol. 11 , 2012, pp. 24-35
• “An assessment of solar radiation models for Sierra Leone,”(with A. Coulson) Journal of Pure Applied Science, ISSN 1023-5264, Vol.6, 1999 pp. 44-54.
• “Information Technology and Development: Review of the Sierra Leone Perspective,” Journal of Pure & Applied Science, Vol.5, 1996, ISSN 1023-5264 pp. 10-27.
• “On the Weak and Catastrophic Modulation Indices of Multi – H Partial Response Phase codes,” Journal of Pure & Applied Science (Journal Pure &Applied Science), Vol.3, 1994, ISSN 1023-5264, pp. 23 – 29. (Printed 1995)
• “Education and Training of Engineers: The Sierra Leone Experience and gender consideration,” Engineering Science and Education Journal (ESEJ), Vol. 4, Issue No.3, June 1995, pp. 109 –115
• “Power spectra of CPFSK waveforms having non uniform input PDFs,” (with L.F. Lind), IEE Proc. Part F, Commun, Radar & Signal Processing, Vol., 134 Part F, No.1 February 1987, pp. 61- 67
• “On the error performance of multi-h partial response phase codes,” (with L.F. Lind), IEE Proc. Vol. 134, Part. F. No. 4, July 1987, pp. 405 – 415
• “Some useful criteria for the optimisation of phase code spectra,” (with L.F. Lind). IEE Proceedings, Part F, Commun., Radar & Signal Processing, Vol. 133, No. 1, February, 1986, pp. 16-20

REFEREED PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS IN CONFERENCE/PUBLIC LECTURES PROCEEDINGS

• Opportunities for Energy Savings Based on Behavioural Patterns of Residents in Freetown Sierra Leone B. Kamara, S. Kamara, J.A.S. Redwood-Sawyerr, D.V.V Kallon. SAIIE31 Proceedings, 5th – 7th October 2020, Muldersdrift, South Africa © 2020 SAIIE
• “Need for energy efficiency and energy audit of buildings in Freetown.” B Kamara, D. Kallon, S. Kamara, Redwood – Sawyer. IEEE Open Innovation Conference, 2 – 4 October 2019
• ‘Energy sector reform and Energy Security: The Sierra Leone model.’ The African Engineering Conference on Energy, NSE Annual General Meeting and UNESCO African Engineering Week, 21 – 25 November 2016. Tropicana Conference Centre. Akwa Ibom State Nigeria.
• ‘Sustainable Payment options for communities along the Sierra Leone axis of the WAPP-CLSG Transmission line project.’ The African Engineering Conference on Energy, NSE Annual General Meeting and UNESCO African Engineering Week, 21 – 25 November 2016. Tropicana Conference Centre. Akwa Ibom State Nigeria.
• ‘The changing dynamics of the university and job-market partnership: The University of Sierra Leone experience’ Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) Conference of University Leaders Accra, Ghana, 27-29 July 2016.
• ‘The dilemma of Access to Knowledge and Copyright violation in Developing Countries,’ Proceedings of the 6th West African Research and Innovation Management Association (WARIMA) International Conference and Workshops, 21-26 October 2012, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, pp. 57-67.
• ‘Team based Learning and problem Based Learning: Implications for Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Higher Education,’ Institute of Public administration and Management Publication Series, Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Higher Education, 2010, pp. 7-13.
• ‘Improving Learning through a Team based Approach in the Teaching of Computer Aided Design and Signal Analysis Modules in Electrical Engineering,’ ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, 19-23 October 2008, CD-ROM compilation. http://www.asee.org.
• ‘The Power Sector Reform – The African Experience,’ Proceedings of The Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers Public Lecture on the Power Sector in Sierra Leone. Theme : The Power Sector in Sierra Leone – Current status, challenges and the way forward. 29th September 2007, Freetown, Sierra Leone, pp. 20-44.
• ‘Team Based Learning Using the Electronic WorkBench software as a CAD Tool in Engineering Design and Implementation,’ Proceedings of the Ghana Institution of Engineers, 2007 Annual Conference, Accra, Ghana, 28-30 March 2007
• “Developing Team work in an undergraduate engineering programme through Extended Essays, Practical Exercises and Tutorials.” Proceedings of the 3rd African Regional Conference on Engineering Education (ARCEE 2006, 4th Southern African Conference on Engineering Education (SACEE 2006)), University of Pretoria Conference Centre, Pretoria, South Africa, 26 – 27 September 2006, Vol.2 pp.223-233, www.aeea.co.za/i/i/ARCEE.
• “Options for Rural Electrification in Sierra Leone (with M Conteh).” Proceedings of Conference of Professional Engineering Institutions of West African States (COPEWAS), Freetown, Sierra Leone, 15-17 June 2006, pp. 10-21
• MDG and Energy in Africa : The Sierra Leone perspective, (with Ogunlade Davidson), Proceedings of The Ghana Institution of Engineers 2006 Annual Conference, Accra, Ghana, 22 – 25th March 2006, pp. 67-78
• “Industry-University partnership, a vehicle for quality engineering education and national growth,’ ANSTI/UNESCO/KNUST Conference of Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans of Science, Engineering and Technology Institutions (COVIDSET 2005), Accra, Ghana, 14th-17th November 2005. Electronic CD publication/www.ansticonference.org/pdfs/Accra Conference Proceedings.pdf
• ‘Evaluation of innovative structures in tertiary education in Sierra Leone : The Polytechnic system and the University Access and industrial attachment programmes,’ Conference Proceedings, 2nd African Regional Conference on Engineering Education (ARCEE 2004), 20-22 September 2004, University of Lagos, Nigeria.(Sponsored by UNESCO, ANSTI and the University of Lagos, Nigeria), pp.43-54
• ‘Engineering Education : Challenges of Access and constraints,’ African Regional Conference on Engineering Education and sub-regional workshop on a New Engineering Curriculum, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, 23-25 September 2002 (In Press)
• ‘Widening Access in the context of power sector reform : An overview of the institutional challenges in Africa,’ IEA/UNEP, Paris, 21-22 May 2002 – Electronic Publication : http://www.uneptie.org/energy/act/pol/psra/day2.htm
• “Photovoltaics Utilization : Policy implications and scale of application in Sierra Leone,” Seminar on environmental Impact Awareness for Developing Nations, 24 – 28 October, 1994, British Council, Tower Hill, Freetown, Sierra Leone, pp. 90-103
• “Telecommunication in Sierra Leone; from Strowger to fully digital switching” (with S R Tumoe), Proceedings of the 4th IEE Conf. On Telecomm., Manchester, 18-22 April, 1993, pp. 339 –343
• “A Novel classification of phase codes from their spectral properties”, Proceedings of the Seventh ANSTI International Electrical Engineering Disciplinary Area Conference, 20-22 November, 1991, UST, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 117-133
• “Research, Development and Marketing, is this a natural process in the African Scenario?” Proceedings of the Seventh ANSTI International Electrical Engineering Disciplinary Area conference, 20-22 November, 1991, UST, Kumasi, Ghana, pp. 64-73.
• “Education and Training of Engineers in Africa. “Seminar papers, IET/CECAR Joint Seminar, 21-22 September 1987, Arusha, Tanzania, pp. JASR-S 1-JASR-S15.
• “Status of computers in Sierra Leone” Status of Computer Applications (Africa), Commonwealth SCT Publication Series, 1986, No. 208, CS (86) ISP-20

BOOK PUBLICATION

• ‘Aligning Graduate Employability and University Quality Assurance.’
• ‘Telecommunications in Sierra Leone: from relays to microprocessor switching’ (with S R Tumoe), 2000, Shaker Verlag, Aachen, Germany, ISBN : 3-8265-7434-6, ISBN : 0945-0823. 132 pages.
• ‘A new sustainable energy path for African Development. Think bigger act faster,’ Prepared by Ogunlade Davidson and Youba Sokona, EDRC/ENDA. (The book was an advanced summary of a more comprehensive book to be published awaiting funding. The material was prepared from drafts by a number of African Experts in the field, core authors and contributing authors. I was one of two principal authors from Sierra Leone.)

Other Publications

• ‘Rebuilding the Athens of West Africa: Education in 21st Century Sierra Leone,’ www.cec.org
• ‘Fourah Bay College, An Athens, its shadow and its future,’ 5th West African Research Innovation and Management Association (WARIMA) Conference, Sierra Leone, 29th November – 3rd December 2011