Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Administrative and Other Responsibilities in the University
Courses Taught and Examined at the University
Project Supervision
Publications
Membership of Professional Bodies
Reference
Timeline
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RABIU IMAM SABITU

RABIU IMAM SABITU

Summary

A committed instructor with 15 years of working experience with department faculty to promote the success of academic programs. Drives comprehension and student involvement in reaching predetermined learning objectives; an adept communicator, skilled at moderating group discussions.


A skilled educator with experience developing and implementing captivating lectures. Uses cutting-edge teaching methods to facilitate debates in the classroom and online. Supports student retention and the reputation of the university by emulating its mission and core principles.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Visiting Senior Lecturer

Nigeria Police Academy
Kano, Nigeria
01.2021 - Current


  • Write scholarly articles and papers related to my field of expertise.
  • Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
  • Organized seminars to share the latest insights with professionals in the field.
  • Contributed to the department of physics and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
  • Administered examinations, assessed results, and issued fair grades.

Assistant Professor

Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil
Wudil, Nigeria
11.2007 - Current
  • Participated in meetings, conferences, and workshops to establish rapport with teachers and staff.
  • Developed multidisciplinary approaches to education, ensuring high-quality teaching, research, and student experiences.
  • Continued personal and professional development by attending workshops and training, optimizing knowledge to enhance course curriculum.
  • Helped students achieve target grades through continuous curricular support and motivation.
  • Reported on students' progress, achievements, and behavior.
  • Facilitated workshops, tutorials, and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.

Part-Time Lecturer

Saadat Rimi collage of Education Kano-Nigeria
Collage of Education, Nigeria
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Designed exams, assessments, and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.


Research Assistant/Lab. Demonstrator

University of Nottingham
University, Malaysia
01.2017 - 01.2019

Research Assistant/Lab Demonstrator

  • Planned, coordinated, and executed laboratory sessions for first-year electrical engineering students to provide practical experience in construction projects.
  • Employed newly acquired knowledge to create industry-specific applications and innovative operating procedures.
  • Facilitated workshops, tutorials, and seminars to encourage students to think critically and analyze information.
  • Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.


Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Nottingham
Malaysia
04.2001 - /2020

Certificate of Higher Education - Postgraduate Training

University of Nottingham
Malaysia
/2017 -

Master of Science - Physics

Bayero University Kano
Kano/Nigeria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Bayero University Kano
Nigeria
04.2001 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Engineering

Demtech Numeric Science
Jos/Nigeria
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Applied physics lectures
  • Staff recruitment and training
  • Computing lectures
  • Undergraduate lectures
  • Postgraduate lectures
  • Optical Wireless and Mobile Communication System Design
  • Modeling of photonic devices for Mode-Division Multiplexing System
  • Optical Wireless Communication System
  • Design transceivers for 5G and beyond network
  • Modeling of Novel optical fibers for high-speed communication system




Languages

English
Advanced
Arabic
Beginner

Administrative and Other Responsibilities in the University

  • Head of the Department of Physics at ADUSTECH Wudil 2022-Date
  • Departmental Examination Officer 2020-2022
  • Chairman, Departmental Quality Assurance 2020-Date
  • Member, Faculty Appointment and Promotion Committee, February 15, 2012-Date
  • Chairman, Departmental Appointment and Promotion Committee, October 4, 2022-Date
  • Departmental Examination Officer 2020-2022
  • Chairman, Departmental Quality Assurance 2020-Date
  • Member Faculty Appointment and Promotion Committee, February Feb. 2012-Date
  • Chairman Departmental Appointment and Promotion Committee 4th Oct. 2022-Date
  • Departmental Examinations Officer II 2012-2013
  • Departmental Admission Officer 2012-2014
  • Member departmental library committee2012–2014
  • Member departmental budget committee 2012-2014
  • Member post-UTME/DE interactive session for admission 2014
  • Level 300 coordinator 2010-2014
  • Departmental project coordinator 2012-2014
  • Member Central Verification Committee 2014
  • Member Excess Workload Committee 2014
  • Member result screening and verification committee 2011

 


Courses Taught and Examined at the University

 University of Nottingham (2016-2019)

  • Power Networking Engineering (EEEE 3078)
  • Computer-Aided Engineering (EEEE 1026)
  • Applied Electrical and Electronic Engineering Construction Projects (EEEE 1027)

 Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology (2007-Date)

  • Electromagnetic Field and Optics
  • Experimental Physics III
  • ELT9201 (Circuit analysis)
  • PHY3301 (Analytical mechanics)
  • PHY 1201 (Mechanics)
  • PHY 1202 (Electricity and Magnetism)
  • PHY 1203 (Properties of Matter)
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Solid-state physics

Nigeria Police Academy (2021-Date)

  • Electrical and Electronic Circuits
  • Atmospheric Physics
  • Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy,
  • Introduction to Quantum Physics

Project Supervision

Undergraduate Students
Year/Session                                                          Number of Students
2009/2010                                                                               03
2010/2011                                                                                 04
2011/2012                                                                                  05
2012/2013                                                                                  05
2018/2019                                                                                 04
2020/2021                                                                                 06
2021/202206 (ongoing)
Postgraduate Students
MSc Program
Year/Session                                                                  Number of Students
2018/2019                                                                                  02
2020/2021                                                                                  02
2021/202202 (ongoing)
Ph.D. Program
Year/Session                                                                     Number of Students
2020/2021                                                                          1 (Ph.D.) Ongoing
2021/2022                                                                          2 (Ph.D.) Ongoing
2023/2024                                                                          1 (PhD) Ongoing

Publications

Index Articles

  • RI. Sabitu and A. Malekmohammadi optimized NRZ/RZ-OOK over a 2-Channel Mode-Division Multiplexing for Interconnect and Metro Applications (July 2022, https://doi.org/10.1109/WOCC55104.2022.9880602.
  • Rabiu Imam Sabitu, Nafizah Goriman Khan and Amin Malekmohammadi 40 Gb/s High-speed mode-division multiplexing transmission employing NRZ modulation format https://doi.org/10.1515/joc-2019-0251
  • Rabiu Imam Sabitu, Nafizah Goriman Khan, and Amin Malekmohammadi Mode conversion based on tilted-few-mode fiber assisted by dual arc waveguide for mode-division multiplexing System (https://doi.org/10.1016/j).ijleo.2020.165880
  • R. I. Sabitu and A. Malekmohammadi, All-Fiber Mode Converter Based on LP11 Coupled-Mode for Mode Division Multiplexing Systems, Optic & Laser Technology., 2020, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optlastec.2020.106091
  • R. I. Sabitu, N. Dong-Nhat, and A. Malekmohammadi, “High dispersion four-mode fiber for mode-division multiplexing systems,” Optik (Stuttg)., vol. 181, pp. 1–12, Mar. 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijleo.2018.12.008
  • R. I. Sabitu, Nafizah Goriman Khan and A. Malekmohammadi, Recent Progress in Optical Devices for Mode Division Multiplex Transmission System,” Opto-Electronics Rev., 2019 DOI: 10.1016/j.opelre.2019.07.001
  • R. I. Sabitu and A. Malekmohammadi, “Mode Conversion Based on Lateral Misalignment between Two Multi-Ring Core Fibres for MDM System,” J. Opt. Commun., pp. 1–10, Jan. 2019 DOI: 10.1515/joc-2018-0175.
  • Sabitu R.I. and Usman A. Modelling of MDM Transmission Systems Using NRZ and RZ Modulation Technique Bayero Journal of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, Volume 11, No. 1, June 2020
  • Sabitu R.I. and Usman A., Mode conversion based on tilted Multistep Fiber for Spatial Multiplexing Optical Interconnect, Bayero Journal of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, Volume 11, No. 1, June 2020.

     Non-Index Publications

  • Abdullahi Usman and R.I Sabitu, ‘’Optical Basicity of Ho3+ Ion Doped Zink Borotellurite Glass’’ WUJOSTEC Volume 3 No. 1, April 2021
  • Abdullahi Usman and R.I Sabitu, ‘’Ultrasonic Studies of the experimental and theoretical Elastic Data of Ho3+ Ion-Doped Zink Borotellurite Glass System’’ Techno Science Africana Journal, Volume 16, No. 2, December 2019
  • Abdullahi U., Sabitu R.I., and Maharaz N. M Polarizability of Ho3+ ion-doped tellurite-based glass, Bayero Journal of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, Volume 11, No. 1, June 2020
  • Abdullahi U, Sabitu R.I., and Maharaz N. M. A comparative study of the experimental and theoretical elastic data of Ho3+ ion-doped zink brotellurite glass, Bayero Journal of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, Volume 11, No. 1, June 2020.
  • R. I. Sabitu and A.U. Usman, Design and analysis of high-frequency oscillator with distributed output using simulation/experimental method Techno Science Africana Journal, Kano University of Science & Technology, Wudil, Vol. 6, No. 1, 2011
  • R. I. Sabitu, Design and comparative study of a high-frequency amplifier using conventional and distributed circuit methods was a seminar presented in the Department of Physics, KUST Wudil, Kano State, Nigeria.

     Submitted Articles

  • LiFi Network Based on Spatial Multiplexing for IoT Applications (Book Chapter)- in progress
  • 100 Gb/s-40 GHz RZ-DQPSK Multigigabits Signal Transmission Over 4-Channel MDM-Based Optical Wireless Communication for 5G and Beyond (Under Review)-IET-Optoelectronics (2023)
  • Utilizing Non-Coherent Modified Duobinary Modulation for Optical Distributed Network, 120 Gbps–120 GHz Hybrid MDM–FSO Data Transmission (Under Review)-IET-Optoelectronics (2024)

     Conferences

  • RI Sabitu and Amin Malekmohammadi Postgraduate Research showcase Poster presentation, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, September 27, 2017.
  • R. I. Sabitu and Yusuf Hussaini, Pulse propagation in soliton base optical fiber communication. South Africa Institute of Physics, 59th annual conference on July 7–11, 2014, at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
  • Yusuf Hussaini & R. I. Sabitu Application of discrete-ordinate radiative transfer (distort) model to inhomogeneous aerosol atmospheric space. South Africa Institute of Physics, 59th annual conference, held on July 7–11, 2014, at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • R. I. Sabitu and A.U. Usman-Design and analysis of high-frequency oscillator with distributed output using simulation method, a proceeding of the fourth international conference on research and development, volume 4, Number 6, May 31st–June 3rd, 2011, held at the University of Lomé, Republic of Togo.
  • Inuwa Aliyu Faragai and R. I. Sabitu: Gain bandwidth enhancement using a cascaded system of amplification, a proceeding of the fourth international conference on research and development, August 3-6, 2010, Niger Hall, CEC, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Membership of Professional Bodies

  • IEEE Graduate Member
  • IEEE ComSoc (Communication Society)
  • IEEE YP (Young Professionals)
  • IEEE Photonic Society
  • OSA (Optical Society of America), now Optica
  • Spie Member (Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers)
  • Member of the Nigeria Institute of Physics
  • Member of international research and development

Reference

  • Prof. Amin Malek Muhammadi
    Dept. of Electrical Engineering, California Polytechnic University, US
    aminmalek_m@ieee.org
  • Prof. Dahiru Garba
    Department of Physics, Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil-Kano

      MP: +2348028053014, 

      Email: disodg@kustwudil.edu.ng

  • Prof. Yahaya Ado Sumaila
    Physics Dept. Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil-Kano
    MP: +234856716228,

     Email: y_sumaila@yahoo.com

Timeline

Part-Time Lecturer

Saadat Rimi collage of Education Kano-Nigeria
11.2022 - 07.2023

Visiting Senior Lecturer

Nigeria Police Academy
01.2021 - Current

Research Assistant/Lab. Demonstrator

University of Nottingham
01.2017 - 01.2019

Assistant Professor

Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology Wudil
11.2007 - Current

Doctor of Philosophy - Electrical and Electronics Engineering

University of Nottingham
04.2001 - /2020

Master of Science - Physics

Bayero University Kano
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physics

Bayero University Kano
04.2001 -

Diploma of Higher Education - Computer Engineering

Demtech Numeric Science
04.2001 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Postgraduate Training

University of Nottingham
/2017 -
RABIU IMAM SABITU