Biography
Associate Professor, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Expert in the Satellite Industry & Engineering Executive/Manager, Satellite Operations & Applications and Vice-Chair, International Union Radiocommunication (ITU-R) Satellite Study Group 4 (2023-2027) leveraging his over 24 years industry experience, skills and knowledge. I am also an International Advisory Board member of International on Computer, Communication and Control Technology (I4CT); Academic Advisory Board Member of The International Education Management Agency (IEMA), Editorial Board Member of Journal of Engineering and Technology Management AJETM), Editorial Board Member of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and an Accreditor and Board Member, Engineering Regulation Monitoring and Enforcement & Chair, Aerospace & Aviation Sector on behalf of the Council of the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). I bring my professional and multidisciplinary knowledge to bear in fostering a nexus between academia and industry to strengthen emerging concerns and innovative technologies covering Project & Risk Management, Space Systems Engineering, Space Science &Technologies, Climate Change Issues & Actions, Satellite Applications & Solutions, GNSS Technologies, Satellite Project Management, Space Sustainability, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Environment, New Space 2.0 utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) including Fusion of AI tools for UAVs and Autonomous Systems interfaced with GNSS and/or SBAS for Precision Agriculture and other applications, impacts of climate change and the near-term benefits of mitigating greenhouse gases (GHG) as well as Ethical Considerations in the use of AI for Industrial Automation, Health Systems and Robotic Applications and Field Project Trials. I develop solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies through innovations, creativity and change management; including technical accountability for complex systems with significant levels of risk as evident in some of the engineering projects he has handled including having hands-on experience on two communications satellites launched for Nigeria (NIGCOMSAT-1 and NIGCOMSAT-1R) as a project team member and leader. I am 2023 Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Global Impact-in-Society Award in healthy lives & robotics category received on 28th March, 2023 at IET Headquarters, Savoy Place, London. The research leveraged multidisciplinary fields covering Digital Engineering, Communications Satellite System, Software Application, Cybersecurity, Telemedicine, Informatics and Renewable Energy to fast-track United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. I am naturally motivated to collaborate, connect, engage, solve, shape, sustain, foster and strengthen emerging engineering matters of concerns contributing to body of knowledge and United Nations SDGs acting as the “spider in the web” as an academic and industry practitioner. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Research Fields
Current Institution
Aug, 2023 - Current |Associate Professor
Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
Jan, 2015 - Current |Postdoctoral Researcher
Engineering and Design, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Jan, 2007 - Current |Director
Technical, Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd, Abuja, Nigeria
Education Qualification
Feb, 2019 - Current |Master
Management, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Jun, 2011 - Oct, 2016 |Master
Electronics Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Apr, 2011 - Oct, 2014 |Doctorate
Engineering and Design, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Sep, 2009 - Jan, 2011 |Master
Engineering and Design, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Oct, 2005 - Jan, 2007
Shenzhou Institute, China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing, China
Apr, 2004 - Jun, 2006
Post Graduate School, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Minna, Nigeria
Jun, 1994 - Apr, 2000 |Bachelor
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Minna, Nigeria
Previous Work Experience
Nov, 2022 - Oct, 2024 |Senior Researcher
Mathematics and Computer Science Department, Summit University, Offa, Nigeria
Jan, 2021 - Dec, 2022 |Senior Researcher
Mechatronics Department, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Minna, Nigeria
Jun, 2011 - Oct, 2016 |Master's Student
Electronics Engineering Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
Apr, 2011 - Oct, 2014 |Doctoral Student
Engineering and Design, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Sep, 2009 - Oct, 2010 |Master's Student
Engineering and Design, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
Sep, 2005 - Jan, 2007 |Research Associate
Shenzhou Institute, China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), Beijing, China
Sep, 2004 - Jan, 2007 |Engineer
Satellite Project Office, National Space Research and Development Agency, Abuja, Nigeria
Journal Roles
Editorial Board Member
American Journal of Engineering and Technology Management
Aug, 2024 - Current
Editorial Board Member
International Conference on Computer, Communication and Control Technology (I4CT)
Jun, 2017 - Current
Reviewer
Jan, 2013 - Current
Editorial Board Member
American Journal of Engineering and Technology Management (AJETM)
Nov, 2021 - Nov, 2023
Publications (23)
Honors and Awards
2023 IET Global impact Award in healthy lives, assisted living & robotics category
Awarded Mar, 2023
Awarded by The Institution of Engineering Technology
Distinguished Lecture Award
Awarded Aug, 2019
Awarded by Nigerian Society of Engineers (Giri Branch) for Maiden edition of Engr. Mrs. Aishatu Aliyu Umar Distinguished Lecture
Among one of the University of Sussex, United Kingdom Role Models: 12 Sussex Stories in Nigeria
Awarded Jun, 2017
Awarded by https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/internationalstudents/information-by-country/nigeria/sussexstories-nigeria
Second Best Position Award in Capacity Building Program for Directors, Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors of MDAs
Awarded Jan, 2016
Awarded by Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
MSc Distinction Award
Awarded Jan, 2011
Awarded by University of Sussex, United Kingdom
Outstanding Graduating Trainee Engineer
Awarded Jan, 2007
Awarded by China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), Beijing
Federal Capital Territory National Youth Service Corps Award
Awarded Jul, 2001
Awarded by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Funding
TELE-MEDICINE AS A PANEACEA TO MEDICAL TOURISM IN AFRICA EXPLOITING COMMUNICATION SATELLITES TECHNOLOGIES
Grant Number: 10
International Telecommunications Union URL: https://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Pages/connect2recover/research-competition/winners/default.aspx (Geneva, Switzerland)
Dec, 2021 - May, 2022 | Total funding: 42000 USD
Society Memberships
Jan, 2022 - Current
Nigerian Institute of Management
Member
Dec, 2021 - Current
Nigerian Society of Engineers
Fellow
Jun, 2021 - Current
Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Fellow
Dec, 2018 - Current
Institute of Management Consultants
Member
Jan, 2017 - Current
African Academy of Sciences
Fellow
Sep, 2011 - Current
Engineering Council of United Kingdom
Member
Jan, 2011 - Current
Association of Computer Machinery
Member
May, 2010 - Current
Royal Aeronautical Society
Member
Jan, 2010 - Current
International Association of Engineers
Member
Jan, 2010 - Current
Project Management Institute
Member
Mar, 2009 - Current
Council for the regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
Member
Jan, 2009 - Current
National Space Society
Member
Jun, 2008 - Current
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Senior Life Member
Mar, 2008 - Current
Nigerian Society of Engineers
Member
Jan, 2008 - Current
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Member
Jan, 2008 - Current
Society of Satellite Professionals International
Member
Jan, 2007 - Current
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Senior Member
Jan, 2007 - Current
Institution of Engineering and Technology
Member
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