PROF. DAHIRU DASIN YAHYA

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCES IN PRIVATE SECTORS

• Consultant Renewable Energy Engineer for Installation of Solar Refrigeration System in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Yola – a project sponsored by UNICEF.
• Consultant Mechanical/Renewable Energy Engineer with 3-D Engineering global services Nigeria Ltd. (Supply and installation of 630 solar street lightning along the 2km roads network in 21 local government areas of Adamawa State).
• Consultant Mechanical/Renewable Energy Engineer with 3-D Engineering global services Nigeria Ltd. (Installation of Irrigation Equipment for Striga Control project 26, Agric Research Council, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola).
• Consultant Mechanical/Renewable Energy Engineer with 3D engineering Global Services Nigeria Ltd. For the construction of 1 Unit of 2-Compartment pour flush laterine for Male and 1 Unit of 3-Compartment pour flush laterine with 1 Bathroom for female in Jigawa State and Adamawa State, Nigeria sponsored by Rural Water Supply and Environmental Sanitation Agency – UNICEF.
• Consultant Mechanical Engineer with Grid Construction and Investment Nig. (Water Supply & Electrification; Gombe State NYSC Camp).
• Consultant Mechanical Engineer with Grid Construction and Investment Nig. (Drilling of Bore holes; Federal Ministry of Water Resources).
• Consultant Mechanical Engineer with Grid Construction and Investment Nigeria. (Construction of Mini sports hall; National sports commission).
• Consultant Mechanical Engineer with royal stone investment Nigeria Ltd. (Construction of Ultra Modern Library complex at Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola - Sponsored by Central Bank of Nigeria).

ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY (Given relevant dates)

· Dean; Faculty of Engineering from 27th July, 2021 to 26th July, 2023

· Undergraduate External examiner; Taraba State University, Jalingo – July 2021 to July 2023.

· Member, Technical Evaluation Committee on LDF – TETFund (2017).

· Member, Appraisal panel for junior staff for 2016 - 2018 Appraisal year.

· External examiner PGD, Physics Department, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola (2016).

· Head of Department, Mechanical Engineering (10th May, 2014 – 17thMay, 2015).

· Coordinator, Renewable Energy Centre (08th February, 2012 – 17th May, 2015).

· Technical Assistant to Vice Chairman, Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (18thMay, 2015 – 22nd December, 2015).

· Project Manager, Science and Technology Education Post Basic; STEP – B, (05thFebruary, 2013 – 2014).

· Coordinator, Departmental Undergraduate Projects (2011 – 2013).

· Collation/Returning officer, Independent National Electoral Commission, April, 2011.

· Member, NBTE Accreditation of Mechanical Engineering Programme to Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa and Kogi State Polytechnics (2011).

· Coordinator, for SWEP, SIWES I and SIWES II (2008 – 2010).

· Member Academic Board, Center for Distance Learning (2008 – 2010).

· Financial Secretary; Academic Staff Union of Universities (2004 – 2008).

· Member, U.T.M.E. and D.E. Screening committee for admissions 2007/2008.

· Member direct teaching and laboratory cost Committee (2004 - 2007).

· Member, Committee for screening direct entry admission forms for 2005/2006.

· Member, Departmental welfare Committee (2006).

· Member, COREN accreditation Committee (2005).

· Member Committee on students past projects (2005).

· Departmental Examination Officer (2003 – 2005).

• Member Admission Committee (2004).
• Member update of student’s record committee (2002).

COURSES TAUGHT IN UNIVERSITY

· EG 209 – Applied Mechanics (Statics).

· EG 210 – Applied Mechanics (Dynamics).

· ME 307 – Fluid Mechanics.

· ME 308 – Thermodynamics II

· ME 409 – Compressible Fluid Flow.

· ME 503 – Viscous Flow Theory

· ME 508 – Energy Sources and Utilization.

· ME 509 – Conduction and Convection Heat Transfer.

· ME 512 – Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering.

· ME 513 – Fundamentals of Nuclear Engineering.

· ME 514 – Radiation and Mass Transfer.

· MCE 724 – Total Quality Management.

· MCE 727 – Engineering Economics.

· MCE 717 – Advanced Fluid Mechanics

· AUE 322 – Power Units and Transmission.

· AUE 413 – Design of machine elements.

· AUE 512 – Vehicle Body Engineering.

· AUE 517 – Theory and Design of Jigs and Fixtures.

· AUE 521 – Vehicle dynamics.

Publications

National Journal Article In-Print

1. D. Y. Dasin (2023), Development and Performance Evaluation of a Parabolic Dish Solar Cooker Tested During Rainy Season in Bauchi, Nigeria. Savannah Journal of Science and Engineering Technology, Vol. 1, Issue 06, Pp 329 – 337.

2. Rikoto I. I., Tukur U. G., Dasin D. Y., and Dabai K. A. (2018). Analysis of the Potentials of Briquetting Production from Charcoal Dust and Agricultural waste for Efficient Energy Utilization. Nigerian Journal of Solar Energy. Vol. 29, Pp. 33 – 38.

3. Yahuza I., Dasin D. Y., Ohwofasa J., Abdulraheem A. and Yelma N. M. (2017), Design and Performance Evaluation of a Portable Beans Sheller for Rural Dwellers. Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, Vol. 10 No. 1 & 2, Pp. 75 – 82.

4. D. Y. Dasin; D. Habou and I.I. Rikoto., (2011). ‘Performance Evaluation of a Parabolic Solar Radiation Concentrator Against International Standard Procedure In A Tropical Environment.’ Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy, Vol.16 No. 1 & 2 Pp. 22 -28.

5. Dasin D. Y., Asere A. A. and Habou D.,(2011)., ‘Development of Convective Heat Transfer Correlations in the Cooking Pot of a Parabolic Concentrator Solar Cooker.’ Nigerian journal of solar energy, Vol.22, Pp 1 – 6.

6. Dasin D. Y., Asere A. A. and Habou D., (2011)., ‘Parabolic Solar Cooker Dish: Design and Simulation.’ Nigerian journal of solar energy, Vol. 22 Pp 43 – 51.

7. Dahiru D. Y., Asere A. A. and Hassan M. A., (2009)., ‘The Determination of Energy and Exergy Efficiency of Concentrating Solar Energy Cooker Using Experimental Method.’ Journal of Engineering and Industrial Design, Vol. 2, No. 1.

8. S. Umaru,; D. Y. Dasin,; J.S. Enaburekhan and U.A. Garba., (2009)., ‘Development of Software for Wind Power Electricity Supply to Rural Areas of Nigeria.’ International Journal of pure and applied science, Vol. 2, No. 3, Pp 72-80.

9. Dahiru Y. D.; Ismaila U.; and Habou D., (2007)., ‘Performance Evaluation of a Concentrating Solar Cooker Under Hazy Weather Condition.’ Continental Journal of Engineering Sciences,Vol. 1, No. 3 Pp36-44.

10. Dahiru D.Y., Sumaila M. and Hamman Y., (2007)., ‘Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of a Manually Operated Dough Kneading Machine for Domestic Use.’ Continental Journal of Engineering Sciences Vol. 1, No. 3 Pp20-26.

11. Kabri H.U., Abba A.H. and Dasin D.Y., (2007)., ‘Design, Construction and Performance Evaluation of an Animal Drawn Mouldboard Plough.’ Journal of scientific and industrial studies, Vol. 5. No. 2, Pp77-82.

12. Dahiru D. Y.; Malachy S. and Asere A.A., (2007)., ‘The Development of a concentrating solar energy cooker under hazy weather condition.’ Journal of scientific and industrial studies, Vol.5 No. 2 Pp 25-32.

13. Sumaila Malachy; Dasin, D. Yahya & Nwakolo, Emmanuel, (2007)., ‘Refractory Properties of Some locally available Clay deposits in Adamawa State.’ Journal of Research in Engineering, Vol.4. No.4 Pp 58-62.

14. Dahiru Y. Dasin, Oniku S. Adetola and Calep J. Boli., (2005)., ‘The performance evaluation of a basin –type solar still in Yola- Nigeria’, Technology and Development; A Journal of Scientific and Technological Research, Federal University of Technology -Yola Vol. 9.

15. Oniku S. Adetola, Dasin Y. Dahiru and De K. Dillip., (2004), ‘The analysis of beam and diffuse components of monthly average global solar radiation in Yola, Nigeria’. Science Forum: Journal of pure and applied science Vol. 7 (2) 244-250.

16. Dasin, D. Y. & Aliyu, A. S., (2004)., ‘Towards sustainable development of solar energy – Nigeria’s perspective’, Nigeria Journal of Education technology, vol. 5 (1 &2), pp 18 – 20.

International Journal Article In-Print

17. M. H. Ibrahim, D. Y. Dasin and I. Yahuza, (2019), The Physicochemical Analysis Of Biodiesel Produced From African Sweet Orange (Citrus Sinensis) Seeds Oil. International Journal of Engineering Technologies and Management Research, Vol.6 (Iss.6): June 2019.

18. D. Y. Dasin and I. Yahuza., (2019) Production and Characterization of Biodiesel Fuel Derived from Neem (Azadirachta Indica) Seed using Two Cylinder Diesel Engine Model. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD), Volume: 3 | Issue: 4 | May-Jun 2019 Available Online: http://www.ijtsrd.com e-ISSN: 2456 – 6470.

19. D. Y. Dasin, R. Felix and I. Yahuza., (2019) Production and Investigation of Physico - Chemical Properties Of Biodiesel Derived From Mahogany (Khaya Senegalensis) Seed Oil As Alternative Fuel For C.I. Engines. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST) ISSN: 10068 – 10074, Vol. 6 Issue 5, May – 2019. http://www.jmest.org/vol-6-issue-5-may-2019/

20. D. Y. Dasin, A. I. Zakari, I. Yahuza (2019). Development of Solar Energy Dryer for Fish and Meat Tested in Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) Volume: 3 | Issue: 2 | Jan-Feb 2019 Available Online: www.ijtsrd.com. e-ISSN: 2456 – 6470.

21. Dasin D. Y., Kalu G. I. and Rikoto I. I. (2019). Design And Performance Evaluation of A Solar Powered Melon (Citrullus Species) Shelling Machine. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science Studies (JMESS) ISSN: 2458-925X Vol. 5 Issue 1, January – 2019. www.jmess.org.

22. I. Yahuza, H. Dandakouta, M. H. Ibrahim and D. Y. Dasin (2018). Modelling and Simulation of Some Combustion Parameters (Intport-1 and Intvalve-1) using Gt-Power Engine Simulation Software with Biodiesel-Ethanol-Diesel Blends as Fuel. International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (IJTSRD) International Open Access Journal | www.ijtsrd.com. ISSN No: 2456 - 6470 | Volume - 3 | Issue – 1 | Nov – Dec 2018.

23. D. Y. Dasin, I. Yahuza and A. I. Ernest, (2018), The Production and Determination of Physico–Chemical Properties of Biodiesel Derived from Beech wood (Gmelina Arborea Roxb) Seed. International Journal of Latest Engineering Research and Applications (IJLERA), (http://www.ijlera.com), Volume 03, Issue – 07, (July, 2018), Pp. 01-07.

24. I. Yahuza, H. Dandakouta, R. I. Ejilah, D. Y. Dasin and S. S. Farinwata, (2018), Exhaust Emissions characterization of a Single Cylinder Diesel Engine Fueled with Biodiesel-Ethanol-Diesel Blends. International Journal of Energy Engineering,(http://www.sapub.org), Volume 8 No. 1, Pp. 19 – 24.

25. I. Yahuza; S. S. Farinwata; H. Dandakouta and D. Y. Dasin, (2018), Production and Characterization of Biodiesel-Ethanol-Diesel Blend as Fuel in Compression-Ignition Engine. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, (IJSRSET), (http://ijsrset.com), Volume 4 Issue 1, Pp.1415 – 1424.

26. I. Yahuza; H. Dandakouta; D. Y. Dasinand R. I. Ejilah (2018), Performance Evaluation of Biodiesel-Ethanol-Diesel Blends as Fuel in A Single Cylinder Diesel Engine. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology, (IJSRSET), (http://ijsrset.com), Volume 4 Issue 1, Pp.1439 – 1447.

27. Yahuza I., Dasin D.Y.and Dandakuta H. (2018), The Exhaust Emission Characteristics of Ethanol Blends with Diesel Tested in Four Stroke Compression Ignition Engine. International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering (IJSTE), (http://ijste.org), Vol. 4 Issue 7, Pp. 105 – 110, January 2018 ISSN (online): 2349-784X.

28. Zhengwuvi, L. B., Hassan, M. A., Godi, N. Y. and Dasin D. Y. (2017), Investigation of Molding Characteristics of Acacia Gum Arabic Grade 1 for Making Green Sand Cores. International Journal of Scientific Research in Science, Engineering and Technology. (http://ijsrset.com), Volume 3, Issue 6, Pp. 135 – 141.

29. Dasin D. Y., Yahuza I., Abdulsalam Y. A. and Gayang B. P. (2017), The Production and Investigation of The Physico – Chemical Properties of Biodiesel Produced From Neem (Azadiracta Indica) Seeds as Alternative Fuel In Compression Ignition Engines. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology (JMEST), (http://www.jmest.org), Vol. 4 Issue 9, September – 2017.

30. Dasin, D. Y., Godi, N. Y. And Kingsley, O. C.; (2015) Experimental Investigations of the Performance of Passive Solar Food Dryer Tested in Yola – Nigeria. International Journal of Energy Engineering, (http://www.sapub.org),Vol. 5 No. 1, Pp 9 – 15.

31. M. R. Abbas, D. Y. Dasin and A. S. Aliyu; (2014) Performance of Parabolic Concentrated Solar Cooker used for Cooking Oil in Bauchi – Nigeria. Journal of Advanced Research Design, (http://www.akademiabaru.com), Vol. 3 No. 1, Pp. 9 – 22.

32. N. Y. Godi, L. B. Zhengwuvi, D. Y. Dasin and P. Kamtu; (2014) Gas Chromatograph Plots on Diverse Cow Dung Analysis. International Journal of Energy and Environmental Research (IJEER), (http://www.eajournals.org), Vol. 2, No. 2, Pp. 19 – 27.

33. Dasin, D. Y., (2013). ‘Thermal Performance Testing of Parabolic Solar Cooker Using New World Standard Procedure.’ International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology, (IJERT), (https://www.ripublication.com), Vol. 6 No. 3, Pp. 323 – 331.

34. Dasin, D.Y., (2013), ‘Experimental Investigations of Heat losses from a Parabolic Concentrator Solar Cooker.’ African Journal of Engineering Research (AJER), (http://www.netjournals.org), Vol. 1 No. 3, Pp 90 – 96.

WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES & TRAININGS ATTENDED

1. Power Alternatives for Nigeria's Automobiles. Automotive and Locomotive Engineers Institute (A Division of Nigerian Society of Engineers). 13th National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Automotive and Locomotive Engineers’ Institute (AutoEI) from 26th – 29th September, 2023 at Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi, formerly Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi. New Engineering Auditorium, College of Engineering.

2. Strategies for Building Sustainable Waste to Wealth Recycling System in the North – East, Nigeria. A workshop on Efficient Waste Management Practices and A – Z of Recycling on the 4th – 8th July, 2022 organized by North – East Development Commission in Partnership with Adamawa State Government at FCE Yola Auditorium, Adamawa State, Nigeria.

3. Training on Public and Private Partnerships: Policy Issues and Options, 21stSeptember, 2015 to 2nd October, 2015. Organized by RIPA International, London.

4. International Renewable Energy Congress, Sousse – Tunisia, 24th – 26th March, 2015. Verification of the Performance of Parabolic Concentrating Solar Cooker On Some Food Stuffs Cooked In Bauchi – North East, Nigeria.

5. Workshop on Writing Fundable / Bankable Research Proposal, 26th – 27th October, 2011. National Office for Technology Acquisition and Promotion (NOTAP) in collaboration with Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola – Nigeria.

6. Zonal Workshop on Training Professionals on Energy Demand and Supply Projections in Nigeria, 26th – 30th September, 2011. Energy Commission of Nigeria and National Centre for Petroleum Research and Development, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi - Nigeria.

7. ETF – Research Methodology Capacity Building Workshop on Engineering and Technology, 26th– 30th April, 2010. Federal University of Technology, Owerri – Nigeria.

8. Project procurement of Works, Goods & Consultancy Services, 5th– 16th December, 2011. Supreme Management Training & Consultancy Services Limited, Nairobi – Kenya.

9. Entrepreneurial Skills in Managing Public Services Delivery, 24th – 28th September, 2012. Supreme Management Training & Consultancy Services Limited, Banjul – The Gambia.

10. International Training on Contemporary Best Practices on Project Impact Sustenance for School Administrators, 11th– 22nd March, 2013. Supreme Management Training & Consultancy Services Limited, Johannesburg, South Africa

• My favorite hobby is travelling. I like all kinds of travel: by car, by train, and by plane. But I have never travel by the ship yet.
• Sports and fitness activities. I love to run/walk in the early morning.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES

1. Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)

2. Registered member, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (R.COREN).

3. Member, Solar Energy Society of Nigeria (MSESN).

4. Member, Nigerian Institute of Welding (MNIW).

REFEREES

1. Prof. Mudathir Abdulsalam Hassan

Head of Department,

Mechanical Engineering

Modibbo Adama University

Yola.

Adamawa State

Nigeria.

Tel: +2347067953396

Email: mahassan@mau.edu.ng

2. Prof. Bashir Aliyu

Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Engineering

Modibbo Adama University,

Yola.

Adamawa State

Nigeria.

Tel: +2347069070152

Email: bashirfuty@gmail.com