YUSUF AMINU AHMED
Nuclear Scientist
ABUJA,FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT)
Summary
High-achieving Chief Executive Officer with proven skills in risk assessment, strategic planning and solution management. Focused on achieving sustainable growth in dynamic conditions through exceptional leadership and relationship-building strengths. Looking for new professional challenge in a dynamic ecosystem.
Talented Chief Executive Officer experienced in nuclear industry and able to learn new fields quickly. Proactive, resourceful and results-focused. Adept at understanding working environments, key business decisions and financial operations.
Motivational leader with record of success in nuclear environments. Seeks out change opportunities, capitalizing on technologies, improved methods and gaps to surpass targets. History maintaining efficiency and high employee satisfaction with responsive management style.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
Work History
INIS National Coordinator
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Vienna , Austria
01.2023 - Current
- Liaised with institutions and facility managers to meet nuclear information requirements.
- Assessed system performance to advise on possible updates and improvements.
- Installed new nuclear technologies without disrupting workflow.
- Led nuclear information and communications strategy development.
- Observed workflow to establish system development priorities.
- Maintained system security through regular testing and servicing.
- Advised on nuclear Information and communications technology, policy and process improvements.
- Managed nuclear technology resources within budgets.
- Maintained positive stakeholder relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Chairman/CEO
Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
ABUJA , FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY (FCT)
01.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded expansion strategies, drive growth and increase acceptability of Nuclear Science and Technology in Nigeria.
- Developed and implemented strategic action plan informing future business expectations and direction.
- Devised key initiatives that drove implementation of National Nuclear Energy Program.
- Oversaw budgetary and financial activities and implemented strategies to achieve nuclear infrastructure road map through an integrated work plan (IWP).
- Created and implemented policies and objectives to improve productivity and efficiency.
- Took feedback from employees to develop internal policies for positive nuclear culture.
- Analyzed onboarding system to improve employee retention. Worked with National Salary and Wages Commission and achieved implementation of 50% Hazard and High Risk Allowance to staff by Federal Government.
- Strengthened valuable industry partnerships to drive engagement and project implementation.
- Worked with department heads and Centre's Directors on improving procedures and practices to improve the Commission performance.
- Developed methods of tracking expenses, controlled company budget and devised new ways to save money while maintaining excellent service records.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners to meet strategic business objectives.
Nigeria's IAEA National Liaison Officer
AFRA National Coordination, IAEA
Vienna , Austria
01.2021 - Current
- Developed holistic national strategies for the promotion of peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology in Nigeria.
- Manage Human Capital Development through trainings, workshops, scientific visits and fellowships.
- Contributed to Regional Agreements to devise programme activities and projects.
- Conducted interviews, shot videos of event coverage and to promote professional projects and advocacy on nuclear energy.
- Partnered with stakeholder groups to plan, execute and manage national and regional projects.
- Prepared projects performance and annual reports.
CTBT Coordinator
Comprehensive Test Ban
Vienna , Austria
01.2021 - Current
- Maintained tidy workplace to support cleanliness and quality standards.
- Registered contact list of collaborators on database to maintain accurate information.
- Managed internal communications through email and memos to deliver announcements.
- Edited and revised content to comply with organisation guidelines.
- Oversaw projects to determine specifications and quality standards.
- Produced timeline and logistics for planning events.
- Trained and assigned tasks to team members.
- Applied best practices to adhere to regulations and guidelines.
- Formulated and submitted reports to CTBTO.
Professor of Nuclear Physics
Centre for Energy Research and Training
Zaria , Kaduna
03.2000 - Current
- Demonstrated a commitment to equality and diversity by implementing inclusive learning techniques.
- Performed administrative and management duties
- Developed and presented engaging lecture material on a variety of advanced topics
- Attended relevant research and teaching committees within the University to ensure continuous professional development.
- Published articles in leading journals, presenting relevant research topics at international conferences.
- Provided ongoing support and guidance to PhD students during thesis and oral assessment.
- Performed teaching duties including lesson planning, setting assessments and presenting tutorials within undergraduate and postgraduate subjects.
- Participated in the admissions process and outreach activities.
- Maintained advanced knowledge of nuclear physics developments and trends to broaden teaching opportunities.
- Obtained research funding individually and in collaboration with other academics, producing exceptional research projects that contribute to the field of physics.
- Facilitated workshops, tutorials and seminars with opportunities to stimulate students' critical thinking and analysis.
- Directed high level research by collaborating with post graduate students and colleagues.
- Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.
- Organised seminars to share latest insights with professionals in field.
- Wrote scholarly articles, papers and books related to field of expertise.
- Coordinated laboratory experiments for students to test in-class theories.
- Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
- Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
- Supervised work undertaken on key projects related to students' advanced degrees.
- Applied research to develop new operational methods and industry-specific applications.
- Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to nuclear Physics
- Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
- Presented at industry-leading conferences and seminars to share research.
Director & Head of Laboratories
Centre for Energy Research & Training
Zaria , Kaduna State
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed daily facility operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Created clear mission and vision, improving staff focus and motivation.
- Promoted Teaching, Research and Development.
- Enhanced safety, security, safeguard and physical protection systems.
- Strategized long-term facility needs, driving stakeholder feedback to deliver ongoing process improvements.
- Developed strategic partnerships to expand stakeholder base.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with employees, enhancing staff retention figures.
- Defined scope for wide range of projects.
- Managed Nuclear Reactor operations, financial performance and investments.
- Drafted and submitted reports to board of directors.
- Established professional relationships with Institutions, partners and shareholders to promote trust, rapport and reliability.
Deputy Dean of Students Affairs
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
ZARIA , KADUNA
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Identified neglect and abuse and reported student issues to authorities.
- Assisted students in preparation for admissions applications and tests.
- Upheld counselling best practise across departments by consistently adhering to BACP ethical framework guidelines.
- Managed conflict mediation and resolution between students, teachers and parents to avoid disruptions.
- Referred struggling students to mental health, substance abuse or vocational-related activities to help cope with problems.
- Supervised students to develop solutions and set target goals.
- Provided empathetic and effective counselling on academic and personal issues in group and one-to-one settings.
- Oversaw crisis intervention and programmes to assist specific student needs.
- Mentored students to identify skills and assets to maximise potential.
- Assessed students' progress and submitted reports to management.
- Participated in events and activities to provide moral support to students.
- Organised peer counselling programs to monitor students development.
- Sensitively supported students navigating difficult situations to offer safe space to talk and provide relevant assistance.
- Compared past and current student reports to assess and determine changes and growth.
- Communicated with parents to maintain establish professional relationships.
- Developed and designed counselling programs customised to needs of students.
- Established strict confidentiality of student information through secure and appropriate filing and storage of documents.
- Provided materials and resources relating to career choices.
- Listened to academic, emotional and social concerns and practised non-judgemental approach to students.
- Initiated appropriate action in cases of student-wellbeing concern, in line with school regulations.
Deputy Production Manager
Bajabure Industrial Complex Ltd
Yola , ADAMAWA
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Set clear budget targets and established successful controls to control expenditure.
- Strategised electricity and power cut contingency plans to manage commercial risk.
- Coordinated maintenance processes to keep equipment operating correctly and maximise uptime.
- Evaluated manufacturing processes regularly and documented analysis results for business improvement and growth.
- Negotiated rates with suppliers and managed relations to maintain adequate levels of quality supplies.
- Maintained current knowledge of environmental regulations to mitigate pipeline projects' impact.
- Provided quotations to manufacture specialised goods and products, establishing contracts with customers.
- Developed production plans covering schedules, quality goals and labour requirements.
- Defined manufacturing quality guidelines and criteria to adhere to company standards.
- Led recruitment of manufacturing staff members, overseeing selection, training and performance new employees.
- Prepared timelines for pipeline development projects to manage stakeholder expectations.
- Identified opportunities to improve and streamline manufacturing processes to maximise time and revenue.
- Planned plant upgrades based on expected operating demands, planning objectives and cost considerations.
- Established plans governing production policies, daily operations and long-term planning.
- Enforced health and safety requirements for worker protection, keeping accidents and company liability at minimum.
- Determined new products for manufacturing by analysing trends, identifying new business opportunities and prospecting for new customers.
- Tracked performance metrics for plant operations and reviewed regular reports to proactively identify areas of concern.
- Kept up to date with digital transformation of industrial processes to improve manufacturing operations.
- Oversaw plant operational structures and with optimised logistics and workflows to meet demands.
Education
PhD - Nuclear Physics
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria 10.2004 - 07.2008
M.Sc - Physics (Nuclear Physics)
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Nigeria 07.2000 - 10.2004
Bachelor of Technology Degree - Physics
Federal University of Technology
Yola, Nigeria 10.1987 - 07.1992
West African School Certificate - Physics
Yelwa Government Secondary School
Yola, Nigeria 09.1987 - 07.1992
FSLC (Certificate of Primary Education) - Science
Toungo Primary School
Yola, Nigeria 10.1976 - 07.1982
Skills
- Project Management and Development of Project Concepts
- In-depth understanding of Nuclear Disarmament Verification issues
- Expert in Human Reliability Program and Insider Threat Mitigation
- Nuclear Reactor Dynamics and Thermal Hydraulics
- Neutron Flux Measurements and Characterization
- Nuclear Instruments Calibration and Radiation Measurements
- Low Background Counting and Environmental Monitoring
- Compton Suppression Spectrometry for Neutron Activation Analysis
- Raman Spectroscopic Techniques for Detection of IEDs
- Computer Skills in MS Word, Excel, Access and Web Management
- Quality Assurance Program and Laboratory Accreditation Processes
- Human and Material Resource Management Skills to achieve targets
- Knowledge of business and financial processes, budgeting skills and resource mobilization
- Knowledge of Public Service Rules, Service Delivery and Industrial Relations
- Knowledge of academic institution administration and faculty management
- Operations coordination
- Performance management
- Talent development
- Database management
Accomplishments
- Consultant, IAEA Consultancy Meeting on preparation of HEU-MNSR materials removal from NIRR-1 facility, Nigeria to China, Vienna Austria. 18-19 July 2018.
- Consultant, IAEA-INL-CNEIC Joint meeting to review and finalize shipment details of HEU-MNSR Materials, Beijing China. 9-13 October 2018.
- Consultant, IAEA Taskforce Meeting on preparation for the 2019 AFRA Ministerial High Level Policy Seminar, Vienna Austria. 18-22 February 2019.
- Consultant, Joint Working Group Meeting of the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament and Verification (IPNDV), Helsinki Finland. 5-7 March 2019.
- Consultant, China-Nigeria Bilateral Agreement Workshop, Beijing China. 2-5 July 2019.
- Consultant, IAEA Consultancy Meeting to Review Synopses for the 2020 International Conference on Nuclear Security, Vienna Austria. 24-28 July, 2019.
- Resource Person, IAEA-AFRA Project Management Committee Meeting, Vienna Austria. 12-16 November 2018.
- Resource Person, IAEA National Training Course for First Responders to Nuclear and Radiological Emergency in Nigeria, Nuclear Technology Centre, Abuja, Nigeria. January, 2016.
- Resource Person, IAEA Technical Meeting on the conversion of MNSR from HEU to LEU, Vienna Austria. 6-7 December 2017.
- Resource Person, IAEA Technical Meeting to Review Implementation Status of the return of NIRR-1 HEU Materials, Beijing China. 22-25 January 2018.
- Resource Person, IAEA-INL-CNEIC Joint meeting to review NIRR-1 Conversion Activities, Beijing China. 19-20 April, 2018.
- Resource Person, IAEA Technical Meeting to Review Implementation Status of the return of NIRR-1 HEU Materials, Beijing China. 3-4 May 2018.
- Resource Person, IAEA-AFRA Project Management Committee Meeting, Livingstone, Zambia. 1-5 April 2019.
- Resource Person, IAEA Project Coordination Meeting of Regional TC Project RAF1007: Strengthening the Capacity for Research Reactor Safety and Applications in Africa (AFRA), Rabat, Morocco. 8-11 July 2019.
- Panelist (Peaceful Uses and Sustainable Development), UN Regional Workshop on Expanding Access to Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy under the NPT Framework, Abuja Nigeria. 10-11 December, 2019.
- Panelist, International Nuclear Law Conference, IAEA Vienna, Austria 2021.
- LOC Secretary, AFRA-IAEA RAF4022-9016: 6th Conference/Workshop on Enhancing Research Reactor Utilization and Safety and RAF4022-17: 1st Project Coordination Meeting, Abuja, Nigeria. 2-6 November, 2009.
- Supervised team of 650 staff members.
Affiliations
Fellow, Nigerian Institute of Physics (FNIP)
Fellow, Institute of Human and Natural Resources (FHNR)
Fellow, Nigeria Association of Technologist in Engineering (FNATE)
Associate Member, International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Italy
Member, IAEA Nuclear First Group
Member, African Ion Beam and Accelerators Network
Interests
- Badminton
- Community Volunteering
Additional Information
- Member, International Working Group (IWG) on Advancing Insider Threat Mitigation, USA and Belgium 2020-Date.
- Member, United Nations Group of Government Experts on Nuclear Disarmament Verification (UN GGE), UN Office, Geneva 2018-Date.
- Chairman Technical Sub-Committee, NEMA-NNRA Draft Plan Committee on Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Response for integration into the National Framework for Disaster Management, Abuja, Nigeria. 2009-2011.
- Panelist, Commonwealth Scholarship, Federal Scholarship Board, Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja, Nigeria. 2014.
- Member, Presidential Technical Committee on the Structure and Management Framework for the Atomic Energy Sector in Nigeria, 2015-2020.
- Member, National Committee on the Assessment of competencies and gaps in manpower requirement for Nuclear Power Plants in Nigeria, 2015
- Award of Excellence by Nigeria's Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja for the role played in the 2014 Orientation Program of International Students with Refugee Status in Nigeria.
- The Outstanding Leader of the Year 2021 Award by the Student Representative Council of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, September 2021.
- The Most Outstanding Personality of the Year 2023 Award by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), July 2023.
Languages
English
Fluent
Hausa
Fluent
Fulani
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Publications
- Simeon C. Aruah, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Tochukwu C. Orjiakor, Fatima Uba, Uchechukwu N. Shagaya; Charles Ugwanyi, Aisha A. Umar, Taofeeq Ige, Obinna C. Asogwa, Oiza T. Ahmadu, Musa Ali-Gombe, Alabi Adewumi, Vitalis C. Okwor, Jimoh A. Mutiu, Basheer Bello, Lucy O. Eriba, Yusuf A. Ahmed, Awwal Bisalla, Ukamaka Itanyi, Ramatallah A. Balogun, Suleiman Alabi, David Pistenmaa, C. Norman Coleman and Dosanjh Manjit (2023). Status of Government-Funded Radiotherapy Services in Nigeria. JCO Global Oncology, Vol. 9: e2200406. 22 June 2023. Wolters Kluwer Health Publishers. American Society of Clinical Oncology DOI: 10.1200/GO.22.00406.
- Runcie CW Chidebe, Chinedu S Aruah, Tochukwu C Orjiakor, Fatima Uba, Uchechukwu N Shagaya, Charles Ugwanyi, Aisha A Umar, Taofeeq Ige, Obinna C Asogwa, Oiza T Ahmadu, Musa Ali-Gombe, Alabi Adewumi, Vitalis C Okwor, Mutiu A Jimoh, Basheer Bello, Lucy O Eriba, Yusuf A Ahmed, Awwal Bisalla, Ukamaka Itanyi, Ramatallah A Balogun, Suleiman Alabi, David Pistenmaa, Coleman C Norman, Dosanjh Manjit (2023). Status of Government-Funded Radiotherapy Services in Nigeria. Journal of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention Vol. 32(6): 86-86 June 1, 2023. The American Association for Cancer Research.
- Simeon C Aruah, Runcie C Chidebe, Tochukwu C Orjiakor, Fatima Uba, Uchechukwu Shagaya, Charles Ugwanyi, Aisha A Umar, Taofeeq Ige, Obinna C Asogwa, Oiza T Ahmadu, Musa Ali-Gombe, Alabi Adewumi, Vitalis C Okwor, Mutiu A Jimoh, Basheer Bello, Lucy O Eriba, Yusuf A Ahmed, Awwal Bisalla, Ukamaka Itanyi, Ramatallah A Balogun, Suleiman Alabi, David Pistenmaa, Coleman C Norman, Dosanjh Manjit (2023). Cancer Research 83(7): 1111-1111 April, 4, 2023. The American Association for Cancer Research.
- Yusuf Aminu Ahmed (2020). Nuclear Security: From securing one nuclear facility to securing the nation. IAEA Bulletin Vol. 6(1): 26-27. International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna.
- Asuku A., YA Ahmed, A. Umar, S. Umar, NF Abdulmalik, AR Abubakar (2020). Impact of Nigeria research reactor-1 conversion on its thermal power calibration. FUW Trends in Science & Technology Journal Vol. 5 (2): 566-571 July 2020.
- Abba,L, Nasiru,R., Garba,N. N.and Ahmed, Y. A (2020). Assessment of annual effective dose due to inhalation and ingestion of radon in water samples from the cement industrial area of Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS) Vol. 4(2): 615–619 June, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2020-0402-172.
- Umma Abdullahi, A. Asuku, A. Umar, Y. A. Ahmed, U. S. Adam, N. F. Abdulmalik, M. H. Yunusa, and A. R. Abubakar (2020). Assessment Of Radon Concentration and Associated Health Implications in Ground Water and Soil Around Riruwai Mine Site, Kano State, Nigeria and its Environs. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS) Vol. 4(3): 242–246, September 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2020-0403-407.
- Melkegna, T. H., A.K. Chaubey, S.A. Jonah, Y.A. Ahmed, N. Abubakar (2019). Essential and trace elements status in the indigenous Ethiopian tuber crops. Journal of Radiochim. Acta 2020; 108(1): 51–56. Walter De Gruyter GmbH Berlin.
- Yahaya, B., Y. A. Ahmed, G. I. Balogun, S. A. Agbo (2017). Estimating NIRR-1 burn-up and core life time expectancy using the codes WIMS and CITATION. Results in Physics, Vol. 7: 596-603. Elsevier Science.
- Melkegna, T. H., A.K. Chaubey, G.A. Beyene, T.A. Bitewlign, S.A. Jonah, Y.A. Ahmed, N. Abubakar (2017). Multi elemental analysis of indigenous food spices in southern Ethiopia using INAA technique. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry, Vol. 297(3): 1-5 Springer.
- Emmanuel, J., Y. A. Ahmed, Ikechiamaka, F.N. (2017). Application of k0-INAA for the Analysis of Essential and Beneficial Heavy Elements in Soil. FUDMA Journal of Sciences, Vol. 1(1): 1-6. Federal University, Dutsen-Ma, Nigeria.
- Agbo, S.A., Y.A. Ahmed, I.O.B. Ewa, Y. Jibrin (2016). Analysis of Nigeria Research REACTOR-1 (NIRR-1) thermal power calibration methods Nuclear Engineering and Technology Vol. 48(3): 673–683, June 2016. DOI: 10.1016/j.net.2016.01.014 Elsevier Science.
- Anas, MS., Y.A. Ahmed, S. Yusuf, J.A. Yusuf (2016). Effect of coolant temperature on core power behavior of a miniature neutron source reactor. Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Power Technology, Vol. 5(3): 1-6.
- Anas, MS., Y.A. Ahmed, S. Yusuf, J.A. Yusuf (2016). Assessment of laboratory performance evaluation in determining Al, Fe, and N content on some soil samples based on soil analytical method using Youden Plot and Ranking Test. Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Power Technology, Vol. 5(3): 1-11.
- Anas, MS., Y.A. Ahmed, J.A. Yusuf (2016). Determination of Trace and Heavy Metals in selected Nigeria Broiler Feeds by Neutron Activation Analysis (NAA). Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Power Technology, Vol. 5(3): 1-4.
- Joseph, E.; Nasiru, R.; Sadiq, U.; Y.A. Ahmed (2015). The use of k0-NAA Standardization Techniques in evaluating elements of significance for plant growth in the cultivated areas of Dutsin-ma Local Government, Katsina State-Nigeria. Journal of Applied Physics. Vol. 7(5): 49-59. www.iosrjournals.org
- Joseph, E.; Nasiru, R.; Sadiq, U.; Y.A. Ahmed (2015). Energy and Efficiency Calibrations for High Purity GEM30195 Coaxial Detector Using k0-IAEA Software. International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 4(8): 1055-1061. www.ijsr.net
- Asuku, A.; Y.A. Ahmed, I.O.B. Ewa, Agbo, S.A. (2015). Application of positive period method in the calibration and determination of integral worth of MNSR control rod, International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology, Vol. 9(4): 319-332.
- Tsegaye Birhanu W., A.K Chaueby, T. Tessema Teklemariam, B. B. Muhammed Dewu, M.O.A Oladipo,·Y.A. Ahmed, N. Abubakr (2015). Analysis of essential elements in Ethiopian finger millets (eeleusine coracanda) by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA), International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 4(1): 82-88.
- Tessema T. Teklemariam, A.K Chaueby, Tsegaye Birhanu W., Y.A. Ahmed, M.O.A Oladipo· (2015). Analysis of essential elements in Ethiopian finger millets (eeleusine coracanda) by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA), International Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 3(5): 126-139.
- Zakari, Y. I., Nasiru, R., Y. A. Ahmed, Abdullahi, M. A (2015). Measurement of Radon Concentration in Water Sources around Ririwai Artisanal Tin Mine, Kano State, Nigeria, Journal of Natural Science Research. Vol. 5(24): 49-55.
- Anas, M.S., Y.A. Ahmed, N. Rabiu, S.A. Agbo, B. Balarabe (2015). In-core power prediction and effect of average core temperature on Miniature Neutron Source Reactor Core performance, International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology, Vol. 9(4): 279-292.
- Agbo, S.A., Y.A. Ahmed, I.O.B. Ewa, M. Abubakar, M.S. Anas (2015). An experimental testing of coolant flow rate and velocity in the core of Nigeria Research Reactor-1, International Journal of Nuclear Energy Science and Technology, Vol. 9(2): 171-185.
- Agbo, S.A., Y.A. Ahmed, B. Yahaya, U. Iliyasu (2015). The use of heat balance method in the thermal power calibration of Nigeria Research Reactor-1 (NIRR-1), Progress in Nuclear Energy, Vol. 85: 344-351. Elsevier Science.
- Teklemariam, T. T., A. K. Chaubey, W. T. Birnahu, Y. A. Ahmed, M. O. A. Oladipo (2015). Multi Elemental Analysis of Mineral Soil “EWOA” used for cooking, cloth washing, etc. in Gurage Zone, Shamene Ethiopia, International Journal of Engineering & Scientific Research, Vol. 3(5): 126–139.
- Tsegaye Birhanu W., A.K Chaueby, T. Tessema Teklemariam, Y.A. Ahmed, B. Ibrahim (2015). Determination of Natural Radioactivity Levels of 238U, 232Th and 40K in rocks around Gondar city, Northwest Ethiopia. International Journal of Engineering, Science and Mathematics. Vol. 4(1): 45-59. http://www.ijmra.us 1st March 2015.
- Musa, Y; Y.A. Ahmed; Y.A. Yamusa; M. Tukur (2014). Neutron Flux variations at the inner Irradiation Channel of Nigeria Research Reactor-1 (NIRR-1). Journal of Technology Innovations in Renewable Energy, Vol. 3(4): 171-176. Online April, 2014. Lifescience Global. www.lifescienceglobal.com/journals.
- Yamusa, Y.A.; Ahmed, Y.A.; Musa, Y.; Kasim, S. A.; Tukur, M.; Bilal, S. (2013). Multi-Elemental Analysis of Local Millet and Wheat by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis Using NIRR-1 Facility. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 4 (7): 9-13. (www.ijmse.org).
- Adamu, R.; Zakari, Y.I.; Y.A. Ahmed; Abubakar, K.A.; Vatsa, A.M. (2013). Analysis of Activity Concentrations due to Natural Radionuclides in the fish of Kainji Lake, Advances in Applied Science Research, 4(4): 283-287. (www.pelagiaresearchlibrary.com).
- Yamusa, Y. A.; Y. A. Ahmed; Musa, Y.; Tukur, M.; Garba, N. N.; Ismaila, A.; Jatau, B. D. (2013). Elemental evaluation of local cereal by instrumental neutron activation analysis using NIRR-1 facility. Archives of Applied Science Research, Vol. 5 (4): 84-88 (http://scholarsresearchlibrary.com/archive.html).
- Adamu, R.; Zakari, Y.I.; Y.A. Ahmed; Vatsa, A.M.; Abubakar, K.A. (2013). Ochradioechological Assessment of the Sediment of Kainji Lake due to Natural radionuclides, Middle-East Journal of Scientific Research, 15(4): 566-570.
- Abolude, D.S.; Y. A. Ahmed; Davies, O. A. (2013). Elemental analysis of flesh, bones and gills of Oreochromis niloticus consumed in Nigeria for improvement of Nutrition and Health. International Journal of Scientific Research in Environmental Sciences, Vol. 1 (6): 122-131 (http://www.ijsrpub.com/ijsres). ISSN: 2322-4983.
- Ahmed, Y. A.; Mansir, I. B.; Dewu, B.B.M. (2013). Installation of permanent cadmium-lined channel as a means for increasing epithermal NAA capabilities of miniature neutron source reactors. Nuclear Engineering and Design, Vol. 263: 70–76. Elsevier Science.
- Ahmed, Y. A. (2013). Parameter measurement, efficiency calibration and quality assurance for a vertical GEM-30195 coaxial HPGe detector. Nigerian Journal of Physics Vol. 24: 1-15, June 2013. Nigerian Institute of Physics.
- Okoh, S.; Okunade, I.O.; Adeyemo, D.J.; Ahmed, Y.A.; Audu, A.A.; Amali, E. (2012). Residual Chromium in Leather by Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis, American Journal of Applied Sciences 9 (3): 327-330. Science Publications, USA.
- Funtua, I.I.; Oladipo, M.O.A.; Njinga, R.A; Jonah, S.A.; Yusuf, I.; Ahmed, Y.A. (2012). Evaluation for Accuracy and Applicability of Instrumental neutron Activation Analysis of Geological Materials on Nigeria Nuclear Research Reactor-1 (NIRR-1). International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 2 (1): 286-292. Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA.
- Musa, Y; Ahmed, Y.A.; Yamusa, Y.A.; Ewa, I.O.B. (2012). Determination of Radial and Axial Flux Distribution in Irradiation Channels of NIRR-1 using Foil Activation Technique. Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 50: 50-55. Elsevier Science.
- Njinga, R.A; Ewa, I.O.B.; Jonah, S.A.; Baba, A.; Ahmed, Y.A.; Agbo, G.A.; Ebobenow, J.; Nasiru, R. (2011). Alternative Approach for Efficiency Data Generation in Neutron Activation Analysis, International Journal of Applied Science and Technology, Vol. 1(5): 244-256. Centre for Promoting Ideas, USA.
- Joseph, E.; Nasiru, R.; Ahmed, Y. A. (2011), Trace elements pattern in some Nigerian commercial infant milk and cereal formulas. Annals of Biological Research, Vol. 2(2): 351-360. Scholars Research Library CODEN, USA.
- Azande, T.S.; Balogun, G. I.; Ajuji, A. S.; Ahmed, Y. A.; Jonah, S. A. (2011), Determination of LEU core safety related parameters of NIRR-1 using WIMS and CITATION codes, Continental Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6(1): 71-76. Wilolud Journals.
- Ahmed, Y. A.; I. B. Mansir, I. Yusuf, G. I. Balogun, S. A. Jonah (2011). Effects of Core Excess Reactivity and Coolant Average Temperature on Maximum Operable Time of NIRR-1 Miniature Neutron Source Reactor, Nuclear Engineering and Design, Vol. 241: 1559–1564. Elsevier Science.
- Ahmed Y.A, S. Landsberger, D.J. O’Kelly, J. Braisted, H. Gabdo, I.O.B. Ewa, I.I. Funtua, I.M. Umar (2010), Compton Suppression Method and Epithermal NAA in the determination of nutrients and heavy metals in Nigerian food and beverages. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Vol. 68: 1909-1914. Elsevier Science.
- Azande, T.S.; Balogun, G. I.; Ajuji, A. S.; Jonah, S. A.; Ahmed, Y. A. (2010). The use of WIMS and CITATION codes in fuel loading required for the conversion of HEU MNSR Core to LEU, Annals of Nuclear Energy, Vol. 37: 1223–1228. Elsevier Science.
- Kapsimalis, R.; Landsberger, S. and Ahmed, Y.A. (2009). The determination of uranium in food samples by Compton suppression epithermal neutron activation analysis, Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Vol. 67: 2097-2099. Elsevier Science.
- Gabdo, H.T.; Ahmed, Y.A.; Balogun, G.I. (2009). Statistical methods in the evaluation of the discrepant half-life of 90Sr nuclide, Science Forum: Journal of Pure and Applied Science, Vol. 12 (1): 23-27. ATBU, Bauchi-Nigeria.
- Ahmed, Y.A., G.I. Balogun, S.A. Jonah, I.I. Funtua (2008). The Behavior of Reactor Power and Flux Resulting from Changes in Core-Coolant Temperature for a Miniature Neutron Source Reactor, Annals of Nuclear Energy Vol. 35: 2417-2419. Elsevier Science.
- Ahmed Y.A. and Gabdo, H. (2008). Nuclear data in k0-standardisation method of Neutron Activation Analysis, Bayero Journal of Physics and Mathematical Sciences Vol. 1 (2): 173-181, BUK, Kano-Nigeria.
- 48) Johri, M., Ahmed Y.A., Bezboruah T. (2007). Photonic Band Gap Materials: Technology, Applications and Challenges; Current Science, Vol. 92(10): 1361-1365. Indian Academy of Science.
- 49) Ahmed, Y.A., Ewa I.O.B., Umar I.M. (2006). Variations in Nuclear Data and its impact on INAA, Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 6(8): 1692-1697, Asian Network for Scientific Information.
- Ahmed, Y. A. (2004). Measurement of Sub-cadmium to Epi-cadmium Flux ratio of Irradiation sites of the Ghana Research Reactor-1 for Application of Neutron Activation Analysis; Zuma Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 6(2): 18-22. University of Abuja-Nigeria.
- Ahmed, Y. A. (2004). Determination of Epithermal flux correction factor for Irradiation channels of a Miniature Neutron Source Reactor for Application in Neutron Activation Analysis; Nigerian Journal of Physics, Vol. 16(2): 25-29; Nigerian Institute of Physics. (http://www.ajol.info/index.php/njphy/article/view/38007).
- Ahmed, Y. A. (2003). Construction of a Portable Dual-Unit Battery Charger for Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries; Nigerian Journal of Physics, Vol. 15(2): 115-123; Nigerian Institute of Physics.
- Ahmed, Y.A., Ewa I.O.B., Umar I.M. (2002). Effective Resonance Energy and Non-Ideality of Epithermal Neutron Flux Distribution in Neutron Activation Analysis; Nigerian Journal of Physics, Vol. 14(1): 82-85; Nigerian Institute of Physics.
INVENTIONS/INNOVATIONS
- Design and Construction of Nitrate and its Precursors Detector for Nigerian Security Operatives. Supported by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Abuja, Nigeria 2012 (Patented).
- Design and Construction of Dual-Unit Battery Charger for Ni-Cd Rechargeable Batteries. Supported by Federal University of Technology, Yola 1992.
Scholarships/Awards
- Adamawa State Government’s Scholarship Award to study Bachelor of Technology Degree (Physics) at the Federal University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. 1988-1992.
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Scientific Award (C3-RAF-4016-92-01/2002) to study k0-standardization Techniques at the Ghana Atomic Energy Agency, Accra. October-November, 2002.
- The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Junior Associate Member Award to study Nuclear Physics at ICTP, Trieste, Italy. 2005-2012.
- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Fellowship Award (NIR/06014) to study Radioanalytical Techniques at the University of Texas at Austin, USA. 2006-2007.
- Award of Excellence by Federal Scholarship Board, Abuja for the role played in the 2014 Orientation Program of International Students with Refugee Status in Nigeria.
- The Outstanding Leader of the Year 2021 Award by the Student Representative Council of ABU Zaria, September 2021.
- The Most Outstanding Personality of the Year 2023 Award by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), July 2023.
Additional Qualifications
- Postgraduate Certificate in Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics, National Mathematical Centre, Abuja; 6-26 August 2000
- Postgraduate Certificate in Theoretical Nuclear Physics, National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, 25th Nov.-14th December 2001
- Certificate on Radioanalytical Techniques, University of Texas at Austin, USA. 2007
- Certificate on Neutron Resonance Absorption, Institute of Research Materials and Measurement (IRMM), Geel, Brussels, Belgium. 2-6 June 2008
- Certificate on Natural Circulation Phenomena and Passive Safety Systems in Advanced Water-Cooled Reactors, International Centre for Theoretical Physics Trieste, Italy 2012
- Certificate on Nuclear Energy Knowledge Management, Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) and IAEA, Trieste, Italy. 5 - 23 November 2012
- Certificate in Numerical Methods for Material Science Related to Renewable Energy Applications, Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics Trieste, Italy. 2012
- Professional Diploma in Education; Federal College of Education, Zaria 2013
Other Publications
- Yamusa, Y.A.; Ahmed, Y.A.; Oladipo, M.O.A; Musa, Y.; Muhammad, T. (2014). Application of Standard Addition Method in the Analysis of Selenium in Cereals using NIRR-1 Facility. Proceedings of the Nigerian Institute of Physics Conference, University of Uyo, Nigeria. Page 687-695. Online May, 2014.
- Jonah, S.A.; Sadiq, U.; Hankourou, S.; Ahmed, Y.A. (2009). MCNP Simulation of Permanent Cd-lined irradiation Channel for Improved Utilization of Commercial MNSR Facilities. Transactions of the European Nuclear Society Conference, Vienna, Austria. Page 217-223, March 2009.
- Abolude D.S., Balogun J.K., Oladipo M.O.A., Ajibola V.O., Abdullahi S.A., Ewa I.O.B., Ahmed Y.A. (2006), Bioaccumulation of some metals in organs of fish using instrumental NAA technique, Proceedings of the Fisheries Society of Nigeria Conference, Lagos. Page 411-417, November 2006.
- Ahmed, Y.A., Umar I.M., Ewa I.O.B., Ajuji A.S., Nyarko B.J.B., Akaho E.H.K. (2006). An alternative approach to the determination of epithermal flux-shaping factor (α) for k0-NAA. The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy. UNESCO/IAEA/ICTP Publication IC/2006/014. http://www.ictp.it/pub_off.
- Ahmed, Y.A., Ewa I.O.B., Umar I.M. (2006). Nuclear data and its effects on instrumental neutron activation analysis. The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy. UNESCO/IAEA/ICTP Publication IC/2006/015. http://www.ictp.it/pub_off.
- Ahmed, Y.A., Ewa I.O.B., Umar I.M., Bezboruah T., Johri M., Akaho E.H.K. (2006). The low power miniature neutron source reactors: Design, safety and applications; The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy. UNESCO/IAEA/ICTP Publication IC/2006/020, http://www.ictp.it/pub_off
- Abolude D.S., Balogun J.K., Oladipo M.O.A., Ajibola V.O., Abdullahi S.A., Ewa I.O.B., Umar I.M., Balogun G.I., Jonah S.A., Ahmed Y.A., Adeyemo J., Onoja R.A. (2005), Analysis of elemental bioaccumulation in the flesh of flesh from Zaria using INAA techniques, Proceedings of the Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Abakaliki. Page 34-35, October 2005.
- Hamisu Abubakar Adamu, Yusuf A Ahmed (2020). Conceptual design of data acquisition system for NIRR-I maintenance. Research Reactors: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities to Ensure Effectiveness and Sustainability. Summary of an International Conference.
- Abubakar N, I Yusuf, YA Ahmed, HA Adamu, AM Alhassan, AR Abubakar, JA Yusuf, A Abubakar, A Asuku, I Garba, MT Jimoh (2020). Systematic approach to the development of an operational ageing management programme for the Nigeria Research Reactor-1. Research Reactors: Addressing Challenges and Opportunities to Ensure Effectiveness and Sustainability. Summary of an International Conference.
- Ahmed, Y.A. (2019). The Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy: Non-Power Applications, Paper by representative of a national body involved in peaceful use of nuclear energy under Pillar III. IAEA, Vienna, Austria. 20 November, 2019.
- Muhammad AM, YA Ahmed, AS Arabi (2018). Knowledge Management Initiative at a Nuclear Facility Centre in Nigeria. Nuclear Knowledge Management, Challenges and Approaches. Summary of an International Conference.
- Muhammad AM, AS Arabi, YA Ahmed (2017). Decommissioning and environmental remediation planning for Nigeria Research Reactor-1 (NIRR-1). Advancing the Global Implementation of Decommissioning and Environmental Remediation Programmes. Proceedings of an International Conference.
- Bugaje, I.M; Ahmed, Y.A. (2014). Report on Scientific Visit to India Institute of Sciences, Bangalore and Delhi Technological University on the Development of Nitrate Detector Prototype II for Nigeria. National Office of the Security Adviser, Abuja. 24th December 2014.
- Bugaje, I.M; Iyun, F.I.; Ahmed, Y.A. Soba, I.H.; Kazeem, A. (2012). Report on Visit to Malaysia by the National Joint Research Group on the Development of Nitrate Detector for Nigeria, National Office of the Security Adviser, Abuja. 15th July 2012.
- Bugaje, I.M; Iyun, F.I.; Ahmed, Y.A. Soba, I.H.; Kazeem, A. (2012). Report on Visit to China by the National Joint Research Group on the Development of Nitrate Detector for Nigeria. National Office of the Security Adviser, Abuja. 24th September 2012.
- Ahmed, Y.A. (2012) Report on Scientific Visit to the Abdus Salam ICTP, the Associate Office of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP 403/01), Trieste, Italy. 9 December 2012.
- Balogun, G.I.; Jonah, S.A., Ahmed, Y.A. (2011). Report of the Chinese mission to CERT on the installation of NIRR-1 cadmium-lined irradiation channel and auxiliary facilities, Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), Abuja. 24th June 2011.
- Ahmed, Y.A., N. Abubakar, A.R. Abubakar (2010). Report on Scientific Visit to the China Institute of Atomic Energy, Beijing. Centre for Energy Research and Training, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. 5th July 2010.
- Ahmed, Y.A. (2008) Report on Scientific Visit to the Abdus Salam ICTP, the Associate Office of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP 403/01), Trieste, Italy. 27 June 2008.
- Ahmed, Y.A. (2007), IAEA Fellowship Final Report on Radioanalytical Training at the University of Texas (NIR/06014-3), February 2007.
- Ahmed, Y.A. (2006), Report on Scientific Visit to the Abdus Salam ICTP, the Associate Office of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP 403/01), Trieste, Italy. 20 May 2006.
- Ahmed, Y.A. (2006), IAEA Fellowship Preliminary Report on Radioanalytical Training at the University of Texas (NIR/06014-1), August 2006.
- Ahmed, Y.A. (2006), IAEA Fellowship Mid-term Report on Radioanalytical Training at the University of Texas (NIR/06014-2), November 2006.
- Balogun, G.I., Jonah, S.A., Ahmed, Y.A., Sa’adu, N. (2004), Results of On-site Zero-power and Criticality Experiments for the Nigeria Research Reactor-1, Internal Report CERT/NIRR-1/ZP/01, April 2004.
- Ewa, I.O.B. and Ahmed, Y.A. (2002), Scientific Visit/Expert Mission of I.O.B. Ewa and Y.A. Ahmed to the Reactor Centre, Ghana Atomic Energy Commission, Accra 23 September – 20 October 2002, Technical Report to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Vienna, Austria C3-RAF-4016-92-01/2002.
- Ahmed, Y.A., Okunade, I.O. (2001), Report submitted to Centre for Energy research and Training, Zaria on Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Radioanalytical and Nuclear Related Techniques (CERT/QA-QC/TR01-2001).
- Ahmed, Y.A. (1991), Problems of Steel Industry in Nigeria-A Case Study of Jos Steel Rolling Company”, SIWES Report to Physics Department, Federal University of Technology, Yola. May 1991.
Timeline
INIS National Coordinator
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
01.2023 - Current
Chairman/CEO
Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission
01.2021 - Current
Nigeria's IAEA National Liaison Officer
AFRA National Coordination, IAEA
01.2021 - Current
CTBT Coordinator
Comprehensive Test Ban
01.2021 - Current
Director & Head of Laboratories
Centre for Energy Research & Training
01.2015 - 01.2019
Deputy Dean of Students Affairs
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
01.2012 - 01.2017
PhD - Nuclear Physics
Ahmadu Bello University
10.2004 - 07.2008
M.Sc - Physics (Nuclear Physics)
Ahmadu Bello University
07.2000 - 10.2004
Professor of Nuclear Physics
Centre for Energy Research and Training
03.2000 - Current
Deputy Production Manager
Bajabure Industrial Complex Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Technology Degree - Physics
Federal University of Technology
10.1987 - 07.1992
West African School Certificate - Physics
Yelwa Government Secondary School
09.1987 - 07.1992
FSLC (Certificate of Primary Education) - Science
Toungo Primary School
10.1976 - 07.1982
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