Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

ENGR. PROFESSOR. OKORIE AUSTINE UCHE Professor of Civil/Structural Engineering B.ENG (Civil) BUK, M.SC (Civil) ABU, PhD(Civil) ABU, MNSE, MMSN, REN (COREN) Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, P.M.B 3011 Kano, Nigeria. Telephone, 0806541822; 08023071533. E-mail [email protected]; [email protected]

A. PERSONAL PARTICULARS

Date of Birth: August 1st, 1965 Home/ Place of Birth: Amuda Isuochi L.G.A: Umunneochi State of Origin: Abia Nationality: Nigerian Marital Status: Married with Children

B. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED 2004-2008: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 1997-2000: Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria 1998-88: Kards Computer Institute, Kano 1991-94: Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria 1983-88: The Federal Polytechnic, Nekede- Owerri, Nigeria 1981-83: Emmanuel College, Owerri, 1978-81: Isuochi Secondary School, Nkwoagu Isuochi. 1973-78: Development Primary School, Owerri.

B1. QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED 2009: PhD (Civil Engineering), January 26th, 2009. 2000: M.Sc.(Civil Engineering), October 27th , 2000. 1995: B.Eng.(Civil Engineering) (2:1) Second Class Honours 1988: HND (with Distinction) Agricultural Engineering 1983: WASCE/GCE

B2. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION

1988: Certificate in Data Processing

B3.MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Registered Engineer (COREN) (R10, 172) Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE)(No. 12640) Member, Material Society of Nigeria (MMSN) (No 428) Member, American Society of Civil Engineers

B4. SHORT COURSES ATTENDED. (i)Train- the- Trainer Course, organized by Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) for Trainers of Compulsory Refreshers course for her new corporate Members in NSE Headquarters in Lagos, March 2006.

(ii) Capacity Building Workshop for Universities in North –West Zone, Organized by Education Trust Fund (ETF) / Nigeria University Commission (NUC) for Lecturers of Universities in Nigeria at Mabayya House BUK, Kano. 7-11th August 2006.

C. PRESENT POSITION:

PROFESSOR, Bayero University, Kano Consulting Engineer, C.Eng.

D. WORKING EXPERIENCE WITH DATES:

I. 2015 to date: Key Expert Structures/Bridges, Ar-Ar Partnership, Consulting Engineering firm for World Bank/French Development Agency (AFD) Sponsored Adamawa Rural Access and Mobility Project RAMP 2 covering over 205.9Km rural roads. (N2.987 Billion)

II. 2012 to 2015: Technical/Structural consultant Engineer, Hajaig Construction limited for Building Construction of 5-Storeys Senate Building of Bayero University Kano.(>N850Million)

III. 2012 to 2014: Project leader/Consultant Civil/Structural Engineer, Multi-Integers Associates Ltd, TETFUND 2012 Projects for Federal Polytechnic Bali. Design and construction Supervision of The Polytechnic Library (N160Million)

IV. 2011 to 2012: Project leader/Consultant Civil/Structural Engineer, Multi-Integers Associates Ltd, Construction Supervision

of ETF 2011 Projects for Federal College of Education (T) Bichi, Kano.(N70Million)

V. 2010: Consultant Structural Engineer, Design and Construction of 3 storey building at 17 Odutala Rd. Sabon Gari for a Private Developer.

VI. 2010 to date: Chief Consultant Structural Engineer, Strugg Projects Limited, Civil/Structural Design and Supervision of The Centre for Skill Acquisition, Development and Training Complex Port Harcourt for Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) ) (1- Nos 7- storey Building, 3nos 1-storey industrial workshop, 1 nos 3- storey library, 4-nos 3 and 4 storey Student Hostels, access road, culverts, drainage among other things)

VII. 2009: Consulting Engineer, Inter-tropical Consultants for the Design of Pandabuwa Dam Matazu L.G.A Katsina.

VIII. 2009: Consulting Engineer, Inter-tropical Consultants for the Design of Damarke Dam Katsina.

IX. 2008/2009: Consulting Engineer, Living Faith Church Auditorium, Lan-Legal Nig Ltd

X. 2007: Consulting Engineer, Bayero University Library Complex Unit 2, AR- AR Partnership, Kano.

XI. 2006: Consulting Engineer, 500 –Seater lecture Theatre, Kano State Polytechnic, AR- AR Partnership, Kano.

XII. 2006: Consulting Engineer, Design and Construction Supervision of 500-seater Lecture Theatre, Nassarawa State University, AR- AR Partnership, Kano.

XIII. 2006: Consulting Engineer, Preliminary Investigation on Design and Construction of 10km Kwanar Tudun-Kaya - Tunga road, AR- AR Partnership, Kano.

XIV. 2006: Consulting Engineer, Design and Construction Supervision of Faculty of Technology Extension Block, BUK. Kano.

XV. 2005: Consulting Engineer, Design and Construction Rehabilitation supervision of twin 2-storey duplex for private developer, No. 13 Church Rd. S/g. Kano.

XVI. 2002: Consulting Engineer, Structural Design 1000-Capacity Church Auditorium, Church of God in Nigerian, Abeokuta Rd. S/g Kano.

XVII. 2001: Consulting Engineer, Design and Construction supervision of 500-seater Church Auditorium, Ebenezer Methodist Church, 1-3 Gold Coast Sabon Gari Kano, Multi- Integers Associates Ltd. Kano.

XVIII. 2000: Consulting Engineer, Design and Construction supervision of 3-storey Residential block for Apostolic Church, No.12 Emir Road Kano.

E. RESEARCH AND EXTENSION EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

II. 2012 to 2015: Technical/Structural consultant Engineer, Hajaig Construction limited for Building Construction of 5-Storeys Senate Building of Bayero University Kano.(>N850Million)

IV. 2011-12: Project leader/Consultant Civil/Structural Engineer, Multi-Integers Associates Ltd, ETF 2011 Projects for Federal College of Education (T) Bichi, Kano.

V. 2010- to date: Chief Consultant Structural Engineer, Strugg Projects Limited, for the Design/supervision of Centre for Skill Acquisition, Development and Training Complex Port Harcourt for Petroleum Trust Development Fund (PTDF) (1-Nos 7- storey Building, 2nos 1-storey industrial workshop, 1 nos 3-storey library,

4-nos 4-storey Student Hostel, 2nos 2-storey and 2nos 3storey staff quarters, access roads, culverts, drainage among other things) (N12Billion) VI. 2009/2010: Project Consultant Civil Engineer for design, construction of Pandabuwa Medium earth dam for Inter-Tropical Consultants, Kano

VII. 2009: Project Consultant Civil Engineer for design, construction of Danmarke Medium earth dam for Inter-Tropical Consultants, Kano

VIII. 2008/2009: Project chief Structural Engineer, 1000- Seater Living Faith Church Auditorium, Lan-Legal Nig Ltd (Project cost; N400Million) IX. 2007: Project Structural Engineer, Bayero University Library Complex Unit 2, AR- AR Partnership, Kano.(Project Cost; N192Million. X. 2006: 5 Project Structural Engineer, 500 –Seater lecture Theatre, Kano State Polytechnic, AR- AR Partnership, Kano. (Cost, N68Million) XI. 2006: Project Structural Engineer, Design and Construction supervision of 500-seater Lecture Theatre, Nassarawa State University, AR- AR Partnership, Kano.(N72Million)

XII. 2006: Project Engineer, Preliminary Investigation and Engineering Design of 10Km Tunga road , AR- AR Partnership, Kano(N6.5Million). XIII. 2006: Project Engineer, Design and Construction supervision of Faculty of Technology Extension Block, BUK. Kano(N59Million).

XIV. 2005: Project Engineer, Design and Construction Rehabilitation supervision of twin 2-storey duplex for private developer, No. 13 Church Rd. S/g. Kano. XV. 2005- date: Project Engineer, BMCC Ltd.: Construction of 120 – Room Private Hostel Block, Bayero University, Kano (2005- date)(project cost; N208Million)

XVI. 2002: Consultant Engineer, Structural Design 1000-Capacity Church Auditorium, Church of God in Nigerian, Abeokuta Rd. S/g Kano.(N129Million) XVII. 2001: Project Engineer, Design and Construction supervision of 5000-seater Church Auditorium, Ebenezer Methodist Church, 1-3

Gold Coast Sabon Gari Kano, Multi- Integers Associates Ltd. Kano.( N158Million) XVIII. 2000: Consultant Engineer, Design and Construction supervision of 3-storey Residential block for Apostolic Church, No.12 Emir Road Kano.(N36Million)

F. TEACHING EXPERIENCE WITH DATES

F1 Undergraduate Teaching I. Solid Mechanics, Tech 2202, 2001/2002-2005/2006 II. Engineering Survey 1, CIV 3304, 2002/2003 – 2005/2006 III. Engineering Survey 11, CIV 4303, 2002/2003- 2005/2006 IV. Structural Analysis 1, CIV 3309, 2002/2003 to 2008/2009 V. Structural Analysis 111, CIV 5406, 2007/20008 - date VI. Advanced Foundation and Underground Construction, CIV, 5304, 2001/2003- 2010/2011 VII. Prestressed Concrete Design, CIV 5304, 2008/2009 - date VIII. Design of Structural Element 11, CIV 4204 2007/08 - 2012/2013 IX. Engineer in Society, Tech 2101, 2002/2003 X. Technical Writing for Engineers, Tech3101, 2003/2004

F2 Postgraduate Teaching i) Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering I. Engineer in His Society, CIV 7203 2005/06 to Date II. Design of Steel and Timber Structures, CIV7307 2005/06 to Date III. Engineering Mathematics 1, CIV 7301, 2008 to 2011 IV. Engineering Mathematics 11, CIV 7201, 2008 to 2012 V. Structural Analysis 1, CIV 7313 2005/2006- 2006/2007 VI. Structural Analysis 11, CIV 7315 2005/2006- 2006/2007 ii) Master in Engineering, M.Eng (Civil) I. Advanced Structural Analysis 1, CIV 8314, 2009 to 2015 II. Advanced Structural Analysis 11, CIV 8317, 2009 to Date

F3.COURSES TAUGHT IN THE LAST THREE SESSIONS

Sessions Contact Hours 2013/2014 Session CIV 5305: Prestressed Concrete Design 3 CIV 5406: Structural Analysis 111 4 CIV 7203: Engineer in His Society 2

CIV 7307: Design of Structures in Steel and Timbers 3 CIV 8314 : Advanced Structural Analysis 1 3 CIV 8317: Advanced Structural Analysis 11 3 18 2014/2015 Session CIV 5305: Prestressed Concrete Design 3 CIV 5406: Structural Analysis 111 4 CIV 7203: Engineer in His Society 2 CIV 7307: Design of Structures in Steel and Timbers 3 CIV 8314 : Advanced Structural Analysis 1 3 CIV 8317: Advanced Structural Analysis 11 3 18 2015/2016Session CIV 5305: Prestressed Concrete Design 3 CIV 5406: Structural Analysis 111 4 CIV 7203: Engineer in His Society 2 CIV 7307: Design of Structures in Steel and Timbers 3 CIV 8317: Advanced Structural Analysis 11 3 18

G. Research Interests: I. Innovative Materials in Civil Engineering II. Durability and Sustainability of Construction materials ( Concrete, wood, steel, composites, etc) III. Rheological Properties of Fresh Concrete IV. Production and use Pozzolanas V. Non-Destructive Testing, Sensing and Imaging for Civil Materials and Structures VI. Reliability and Risk Assessment in Civil/Structural Engineering VII. Reliability-based Design and Optimization VIII. Artificial Intelligence Application in Civil Engineering Work/modelling IX. Concrete Mix design, Creep and Shrinkage of concrete

I. ROUTINE ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES WITH DATES:

I. 2016: Chairman, School of Postgraduate Studies Business Committee Group D

II. 2014-2016: Member School of Postgraduate Studies committee on Review of Prospectus III. 2014 to date: Member University Public Relations Committee IV. 2015: Member, Local Organizing Committee, International Conference on Green Materials for Sustainable Development V. 2012 to 2016: Member Faculty Appointment and Promotion Committee VI. 2013: Member, Local Organizing Committee, National Conference on Bridging the gap in Engineering education and Industry VII. 2013- 2015: Chairman, Departmental Orientation Committee VIII. 2012- date ; Editor, Bayero Journal of Engineering and Technology IX. 2012- 2014: Chairman, Departmental Accreditation Committee X. 2012- 2016; Faculty Postgraduate Coordinator XI. 2011: Member University senate Committee on Linkages/Affiliation Team on Accreditation of Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi, 23 -25 October, 2011 XII. 2011: Member University senate Committee on Linkages/Affiliation Team on Accreditation of Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, 12 -14 Sept, 2011 XIII. 2010- to 2016: Member University Board of Postgraduate School(SPS) XIV. 2010- to 2016: Member Faculty Board of Postgraduate Schools XV. 2010 to 2014: Postgraduate Coordinator, M.ENG/PhD Civil Engineering Department. XVI. 2009: Member 4-Man University Committee on completion of 200seater CIT theatre (New Campus) XVII. 2009-2010: Faculty Coordinator SIWES XVIII. 2009-2012: Member University Business Regulatory Committee XIX. 2006- 2009: Member University Maintenance Committee XX. 2006: Member University Council Committee on Structural defects Investigation of New Post Graduate Block (New Campus) XXI. 2006: Member, Faculty Silver Jubliee Celebration Committee XXII. 2005: Member Faculty Committee on COREN accreditation XXIII. 2005: Co-opted Member University Task Force on Rehabilitation of Infrastructures in the University

XXIV. 2004-2005: Faculty SWEP Coordinator (Academics) XXV. 2007 –2012: Member Departmental Conference Organizing Committee XXVI. 2005: Member Departmental Committee on COREN accreditation XXVII. 2005& 2009: Member Departmental Committee on NUC accreditation. XXVIII. 2004- 2010: Member University‟s Furniture Loan Committee XXIX. 2004- 2010: Departmental B.Eng. Final Year Project Coordinator XXX. 2001- 2009: Departmental Level Coordinator XXXI. 2001-2012: Member Departmental Appointment and Promotion Committee XXXII. 2006-2016: Member Departmental Research Grant Committee XXXIII. 2008 -2016: Member Departmental Consultancy committee

J. COMMUNITY SERVICES I. 2014 to Date: Lay President, Diocese of Kano Methodist Church Nigeria. II. 2014 to date: Chief Examiner, Kano Centre for Nigerian Society of Engineers Professional Examination/Interview III. 2014-2015: Member, Infrastructure Committee of NSE, HQ IV. 2014-2015: Member, Programmes and Publicity Committee of NSE HQ V. 2015: Member, Conference Planning Committee(CPC) of NSE, SUNSHINE, 2015 AKURE (JAN –DEC, 2015) VI. Member Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Visitation Panel to Ambrose Ali University AAU Ekpoma, Edo State NOV 8th – 12th 2015. VII. Member Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Visitation Panel to Obafemi Awolowo University OAU Ile Ife, Osun State June 30th – July 4th 2014. VIII. Member Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Visitation Panel to Federal University of Technology now Adama Modibbo University of Technology Yola, Nov. 25 - 29th 2012 IX. 2013: Member, Conference Planning Committee(CPC) of NSE, International Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting, Abuja 2013 (JAN –DEC)

X. 2010-2012: Member, The Council Of Nigerian Society of Engineers, NSE HQ Abuja XI. 2012: Member, Conference Planning Committee(CPC) of NSE, HARMONY, 2012 ILORIN (JAN- DEC, 2012) XII. 2011: Member, Conference Planning Committee (CPC), of NSE, „CANAAN 2011 CALABAR (JAN – DEC, 2011) XIII. 2010- 2012: Chairman, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Kano Branch XIV. 2010: Member, Conference Planning Committee (CPC), of NSE, Abuja 2010 (JAN –DEC 2010) XV. 2008-2010; Technical Secretary, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Kano Branch XVI. 2007- 2013: Associate Interviewer, Nigerian Society of Engineers, National Examination /Professional Interview. XVII. 2007- date: Resource Person at NSE- 3 Day Compulsory Refreshers Course for Prospective Members and Practicing Engineers. XVIII. 2004-2006: Secretary General, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Kano Branch XIX. 2004- Date: Visiting Lecturer, Kano State University of Technology (2004-date) XX. 2005: Member Local Organizing Committee (LOC), NSE, Annual Engineering Conference, „Kano 2005‟ (2004 -2005) XXI. 2005- 2011: Chairman, Isuochi Development Union (Community Association) XXII. 2002- 2008: Diocesan Technical Adviser, Methodist Church Nigeria

K. EXTERNAL EXAMINATION: 2010- date: External Examiner on PhD/Msc. Theses in Structural/ Material Engineering, Civil Engineering Department at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. This includes:

K1: PhD Theses Examined:

1. Luper Daniel Nyihemba, Development of System-Based Preventive Maintenance Strategies for RC Bridges Using Genetic Algorithm, 2017 PhD Dissertation ABU Zaria. 2. Hassan, Usman; Reliability Evaluation of Polythene Fibre Polymer in Reinforced Concrete Beams, 2016 ( PhD Dissertation ABU Zaria)

3. Musa, Nuruddeen Mohammad; Effect of Neem Seed Husk Ash in Concrete, 2013( PhD Dissertation ABU Zaria)

K2 MSC/M.Eng Theses Examined 4. Mustapha Chadi, (MSc/ENG/32207/12-13). MATLAB-based Sensitivity Analysis of one-continuous RC Solid Slabs , MSC ABU Zaria,2017 5. Maimunat O. Aliyu(MSC/P13EGVC8034) Strength Evaluation of Corn Stalk Ash as pozzolana in Concrete MSC ABU Zaria,2017 6. Leon Bisong Akadang-Obena, (MSc/ENG/2308/2010-2011) Stochastic Evaluation of Structural Steel Durability in Offshore Platforms, MSC ABU Zaria,2017 7. Nuhu Sani Malan, Probabilistic Analysis of RC Slabs subjected to blast Loading ,MSc ABU Zaria, 2017 8. Ibrahim Bello,Msc/ENG/P13EGC8024: Probabilistic Assessment of GFRP Strengthed Reiforced Concrete Beam with Flexural Deficiency Msc Thesis ABU Zaria, 2016. 9. Kudirat Oziohu Yusuf, Msc/ENG/ P13EGCV8042: Experimental and Probabilistic Assessment of Concrete Incorporating Expanded Polystrene (EPS) Waste at Eleveated Temperatures. MSC Thesis ABU Zaria, 2016. 10. Lawan, Inusa; Evaluation of Plantain Peel Ash as Admixture in Concrete, 2016 MSc thesis, ABU Zaria. 11. Philip Abubakar MEng/SEET/2011/2902 (2015) FUT MINNA: Characterization and Grading of Some selected Local Timber Species in Northwestern Nigeria 12. Zubairu Suleiman MEng/SEET/2012/3952 (2015): Characterization and Grading of Some Timber Species in North-East Nigeria, Federal University of Technology, FUT Minna. 13. Olugbenga Samuel Abejide (2014) MSc ABU Zaria 14. Ibrahim Aliyu (2014) MSc ABU Zaria 15. Hadiza Ibrahim Hamidu (2014) : MSc ABU Zaria 16. Taku, Kumator Josiphiah.: Effect of Calcination Temperature of Rice Husk on the Properties of Cement mortar 2013 (M.Sc Thesis ABU) 17. Hamza Shehu: (M.ScThesis, 2012) 18. Abubakar Onimisi Salihu: Influence of Effective Lengths on Buckling of Hot-rolled Steel Columns (M.Sc Thesis) 19. AMBI, Abeku Comparison of Section Moduli in Deterministic and Probabilistic Design of Steel Beams 2010/11 (M.Sc ABU Zaria)

20. MA‟ARUF, Ado.: Reliability-Based Design of Reinforced Concrete Two-way Slabs using Eurocode 2 2010/11(M.Sc ABU Zaria) 21. LEO, A.: Suitability of System Safety of Eurocode 3 Design for Steel Mansard Truss Systems in Nigeria 2010/11(M.Sc Thesis) 22. Aminu Ibrahim: (M.Sc Thesis)

K3: External Moderator Examiner for B.ENG and PGDCE

XVI. 2010- 2012: External Examiner/Moderator for PGDCE for Waziri Umaru Federal Polytechnic, Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State

XVII. 2012/2013 to 2014/2015: External Examiner/Assessor to the University of Maiduguri First Degree Programmes in Civil and Water Resources Engineering XVIII 2015/216: Visiting Lecturer: Federal University of Technology now Modibbo Adama University of Technology Yola

L. PUBLICATIONS

L1. Theses: I. Uche, O.A.U, “ Effect of Maximum Aggregate sizes on Compressive Strength of Concrete”, unpublished B.Eng thesis, BUK, 1994 II. Uche, O.A.U, “Isosafety Design of RC Columns to BS 8110 1985”, unpublished M.Eng thesis, ABU, Zaria, 2000.

III. Uche, O.A.U, “Effect of Aggressive Media on Mortar and Concrete Materials”, unpublished PhD thesis, ABU,Zaria 2008

L2. Journal Assessment

I. Assessor, Journal of Engineering, ABU, Zaria II. Assessor, Journal of Engineering and Technology (JET), Bayero University, Kano III. Assessor, Techno Science Africana Journal, Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil Kano. IV. Assessor, Nigerian Journal of Tropical Engineering, ATBU V. Reviewer, American Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering (AJSCE)

VI. Assessor, Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Science and Technology Research (NJESTR), Modibbo Adama University of Technology,Yola. VII. Assesor, Academy Journal of Science and Engineering, Nigerian Defence Academy Kaduna, Nigeria

L3. BOOKS/BOOK CHAPTER: L1: The Fundamental of an Engineer in his Society, Ist Edition, 2010. Printed by Ahmadu Bello University Press Ltd Samaru , Zaria Nigeria ISBN 9781259175. WWW.abupress.org

L2: An Overview of the Importance of Technology to modern Tool Development and Civilization in Dynamics in Science and Technology, Murtala, M et als, 2012 (eds.) Kano University of Technology, Wudil.

L4. PAPERS IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS

1. Musa Adamu, A.S Tifase and O.A.U Uche (2017) Engineering Properties of Industrial Wood Waste Ash-Concrete, International Journal of Advances in Construction Engineering, Vol.1 Issue 1 Pp1 - 10 ( MAT. Journals 2017) 2. G. Suleiman; O.A,U Uche and M.T. Abdulwahab (2017); Durability Properties of Millet Husk Ash Stabilized Soil Block admixed with Bitumen, USEP: Journal of Research information in Civil Engineering Vol.14, No 2. Pp 1275-1292.

3. M.T. Abdulwahab; O.A,U Uche and G. Suleiman(2017); Mechanical Properties of Millet Husk Ash-Bitumen Stabilized Soil Block, Nigerian Journal of Technological development, vol.14 No 1 Pp34 -38. ISSN: 2437-2110. www.njtd.com.ng 4. S.Philip Bamiyo; O.Austine Uche and M. Adamu (2017): Prediction of Load deflection behaviour of two way slab using Neural Network Approach. International Journal of Optimization in Civil Engineering; 7(4):633-644 5. Abdulwahab, M.T and Uche, O.A.U (2017): Uncertainty and Reliability Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Folded plates. Bayero journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 12 No 1 Pp 28-34 ISSN 2449-0539 6. A.U Barambu, O.A.U Uche and M.T Abdulwahab (2017): Reliability- based Code Calibration for load and Safety factors for the Design

of a Simply Supported Steel Beam. USEP: Journal of Research information in Civil Engineering Vol.14, No 1. Pp 1275-1292. 7. M.T Abdulwahab and O.A.U Uche (2016): Stochastic Sensitivity Analysis Assessment of RC folded plates. USEP: Journal of Research information in Civil Engineering Vol.13, No 3. Pp 1052- 1065.

8. Uche, O.A.U and Abdulkarim, M.A(2015): Performance of Recycled Asphalt Pavement(RAP) as Coarse Aggregate in Concrete, Nigeria Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Research, MAUTECH YOLA Vol. 2 No. 1 Pp47-55 (National)

9. Balarabe Wada Isah and O.A.U Uche (2015): Potentials of Using Sawdust Ash and Iron Ore Tailings in Production of Burnt Clay Bricks. Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology Vol 2 Number 6 Pg.550-554. ISSN 2349-8404 www.krishisanskiriti.org/jceet.html 10. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2015): Characterization of Groundnut Husk Ash (Gha) admixed with Rice Husk Ash (Rha) in Cement Paste and Concrete. Advanced Materials Research Switzerland Vol 1119:pp 662-671 DOI: 10.4028/ www.scientific.net/AMR 1119.662 11. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2015): Hydrochloric Acid Aggression in Groundnut Shell Ash (GSA)-Rice Husk Ash (RHA) Modified Concrete. Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJET) 3 (2A): 129-133 ISSN 2321 -435X. www.saspublishers.com

12. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2014): Performance of Groundnut Husk Ash(GHA)- Rice Husk Ash(RHA) Modified Concrete in environment, International Journal Enginering Research Application Vol 4 Issue 11, Pp71-77 ISSN 2248-9622 (Open Access, www.ijera.org

13. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche (2014): Effect of Groundnut Husk Ash (RHA) in cement paste and mortar International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology(IJCIET) 5(10). Pp 88-95 14. Musa, Adamu and O.A.U Uche, (2014): Durability of Properties of Concrete Containing Scrap Tyre as Fine and Coarse Aggregate in concrete, International Journal of scientific and Engineering

Research, Vol 5 Issue 11, Novermber 2014, ISSN 2229- 5518, pp 628 -634 www.ijser.org (Impact factor 3.2) 15. E.N Ogork, O.A.U Uche and A.U Elinwa (2014): Strength Prediction Models of Groundnut Husk Ash (GHA) Concrete, American Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering 1(4):104- 110(DOI:10.12966 ISSN 2372 -4552) 16. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2014): A study on Groundnut Husk Ash(GHA)- Concrete Under Acid Attack, International Journal Of Modern Enginering Research(IJMER) Vol 4 Issue 7, July 2014.Pp30-35 (Open Access, www.ijmer.com. ISSN 2249-6645) 17. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche (2014): Effect of particle size of Groundnut Husk Ash (RHA) in cement paste and mortar International Journal on Recent Innovation Trends in Computing and communication 2(9). ISSN 2764-2969 18. Musa, Adamu and O.A.U Uche, (2014): Durability of Properties of Concrete Containing Scrap Tyre as Fine and Coarse Aggregate in concrete, International Journal of scientific and Engineering Research, Vol 5 Issue 11, Novermber 2014, ISSN 2229- 5518, pp 628 -634 www.ijser.org (Impact factor 3.2)_

19. A.G Amuda, T.A Adedokun, O.A.U Uche and A.K Amuda (2014), Engineering geological characterization of Basement Rocks for Construction Aggregates: Acase Study of Kajuru Area Kaduna, Nigeria, Civil and Environmental Research, ISSN 2224 - 5790(paper) ISSN 2225-0514(online) Vol. 6. No. 12 2014 pp 144 - 153 www.iiste.org

20. AG Amuda, O.A.U Uche and A.K Amuda(2014): Physico Mechnical Characterization of Basement Rocks for Construction Aggregate: A case Study of Kajuru Area, Kaduna. Nigeria, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) e-ISSN 2278-1684, P-ISSN: 2320-334X, Vol 11, Issue 6 ver VI (NOV-DEC. 2014) PP46 -51 www.iosrjournals.org

21. Uche, O.A.U and Ahmed, A (2013): Reliability Design format for Steel Plate Girder to Bs 5950 in Epistemics in Science, Engineering and Technology, vol 3, No 1 pp 215-223, Silver Spring Mary Land(MD) USA. (International; www.epistemicsgaia.webs.com ISSN: 5111-6005)

22. Okorie Austine Uche and Idris Haruna Mohammad (2014): Probabilistic Sensitivity Assessment of Composite Steel Beam Exposed to Fire, American Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering, July 2014 1(3):56-61 (DOI:10.12966 ISSN 2372- 4552) 23. O.A.U Uche; M. Adamu and M.A Bahudden (2012): Influence of Millet Husk Ash on Properties of Plain concrete, Epistemics in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.2 no1 2012 Pp 68-73, Silver Spring Mary Land(MD) USA. (International; www.epistemicsgaia.webs.com ISSN: 5111-6005)

24. A.R, Anwar; A.Y AbdulFatah; O.A.U, Uche and A.A. Adedeji(2012): Genetic Algorithm Based Design of Bearing Thrust Block for Horizontally Bent Ductile Iron Pipes, Epistemics in Science, Engineering and Technology, Vol.2 no1 2012 Pp 43-50, Silver Spring Mary Land(MD) USA. (International; www.epistemicsgaia.webs.com ISSN: 5111-6005))

25. Uche, O.A.U and Oyedipe, A.K(2010): Investigation into the Properties of Long-span Aluminium Roofing Materials Used in Construction Industries in Nigeria, Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 5 No. 2 Pp104-108 www.bayerojet.com (National)

26. Uche, O.A.U; Ejeh, S.P; Idris, A. and Amarty, Y. (2010): Effect Of Some Aggressive Media On Compressive Strength Of Concrete, Journal of Engineering and Technology,Vol. 5 No 1. Pp121-128 www.bayerojet.com (National)

27. Uche, O.A.U and Mohammed, I.G (2011) Relationship Between Aggregate Crushing Value (ACV) and Ten Percent Fine Values (TFV) For Nigerian Aggregates , Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol.6 Number 1&2 Pg126 – 131www.bayerojet.com (National)

28. Adedokun, T.A; Uche, O.A.U; and Abdulkadir, S: Evaluation Criteria for Hand-Guided Vibratory Rollers in Compaction of Laterites for Road Maintenance Works. Journal of Engineering and technology, Vol 7. No 1 & 2 Pp39- 44. 2012 www.bayerojet.com (National). 29. Uche, O.A.U and Abubakar, M.N (2010): Influence Of Neem Seed Husk Ash (NSHA) On Engineering Properties Of Residual Lateritic

Soil, Journal Engineering and Technology, Vol. 4 No 2 Pp38-44. www.bayerojet.com (National)

30. Uche, O.A.U (2010): Influence of Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) on Compressive Strength of Plain Concrete, Nigerian Journal of Engineering , Ahmadu Bello University Zaria. vol.17NO. 1: 10- 15.(National)

31. Uche, O.A.U and Ejeh S.P (2010): Performance Ratings for ordinary Portland cement Used in Construction Industry in Nigeria, Nigerian Journal of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Vol. 17 No. 1, Pp106-112.(National)

32. Ejeh, S.P and Uche, O.A.U (2009): Effect of Crude Oil Spill on Compressive Strength of Concrete Material, Journal of Applied Science Research Pakistan, 5(10)1756-1761(International) INSInet Publication

33. Ejeh, S.P and Uche, O.A.U (2009): Strength Evaluation of Cement –Mortar Subjected to Aggressive Environment, International Journal of Engineering, West Bengal India, vol. 3, No 2 pp201- 210. (International)

34. Uche, O.A.U and Abubakar, M (2009): The effect of Overlap Length on Efficiency of Glued Joints in Timber, Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol.4, No.1 pp41-45. www.bayerojet.com ( National)

35. Uche, O.A.U and Afolayan, J.O (2008): Reliability-Based Rating of the BS8110 Design Criteria for Reinforced Concrete Columns. Journal of Engineering and Technology, vol 3, No 1, Pp1-11. www.bayerojet.com (National)

36. Uche, O.A.U and Inusa, E (2008): Quality of Hollow Sandcrete Blocks in Zamfara State. Continental Journal of Engineering Sciences, Vol 4. 9-13 (National) 37. Uche, O.A.U(2008) Effect of Curing System on Cement-based Materials- Normal Concrete, Journal of Engineering science and Technology, Ducan Science Publication Calabar, Vol 3.No3 pp91-95 (National)

38. Uche, O.A.U (2007): The Effect of Donkey -Dung on Properties of Lateritic Soilcrete Blocks. Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 2 No. 1: Pp. 45- 54. www.bayerojet.com (National)

39. Uche, O.A.U (2007): Isosafety Design of Reinforced Concrete Columns. Journal of Research in Engineering, University of Uyo, IRDI, vol.4, No.4pp25-34. (National)

40. Uche, O.A.U (2006): Strength Development of Ordinary Portland Cement used in Nigerian. Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 1 No. 1: Pp25-31. www.bayerojet.com (National) 41. Pam, Billy Fom; Uche, O.A.U and Joseph Elma Lagasi(2012): Effect of Cement-Cow dung on the Compressive Strength of Lateritic Bricks, An International Journal of Science and Management, TRG Journal, Accra, Ghana (ISSN 20266499) Vol 1:1 Pp 31-34

42. O.A.U Uche, and J.A Ahmed (2013): Effect of Millet Husk Ash on Index Properties of Marginal Lateritic Soil, Research Journal in Engineering and AppliedSciences2(5)365-369(ISSN:226- 8467)www.emergingresource.org

43. M.T Abdulwahab and O.A.U Uche (2016): Stochastic Sensitivity Assessment of Reinforced Concrete folded Plates. Journal of Research information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin Nigeria Vol 13 No 16 (National) (accepted paper)

44. Musa Adamu and O.A.U Uche (2016) Performance of Self Consolidating High Performance Ternary Blended Concrete, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER) Scopus INDEX (accepted)

L5. Papers in Official Conference Proceedings:

45. Aboshio A., Uche O.A.U. and Ogork E.N. (2016): Reliability Based Calibration of Safety Factors for Reinforced Concrete Staircase Designed to BS 8110 (1997). Proceedings of 2nd National Engineering Conference on Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry in Nigeria-Refocusing the Engineering Discipline- 2, Organized by Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria 6th – 8th December 2016, pp. 14-18

46. Aboshio, A; Zayyad, I.B; Naim, G. and Uche, O.A.U. (2016): Effect of Average Particle Size of Industrial Wood Waste Ash on Engineering Properties of Concrete, Proceedings of 15th Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Materials Society (NIMACON 2016) ABU Zaria Nigeria.

47. Tifase, S.A; Uche. O.A.U and Aboshio, A. (2016): Effect of Average Particle Size of Industrial Wood Waste Ash on Engineering Properties of Concrete, Proceedings of 15th Annual International Conference of the Nigerian Materials Society (NIMACON 2016) ABU Zaria Nigeria.

48. Sajor, P. Bamiyo; Okorie A. Uche and Muhammad T. Abdulwahab (2016) Load deflection behaviour of two way Rc slab using Artificial Neural Network Approach, 2nd National Engineering Conference ACICON 2016, Faculty of Engineering Bayero University Kano Pp 144-149. 49. Kelechi-Asumba, S.E and O.A.U Uche (2015): Engineering Classification of Some Selected Timber Species using EN 338 (2009), Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Green Engineering for Sustainable development, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano Nigeria. pp 71 -75. 50. Kelechi-Asumba, S.E and O.A.U Uche (2015): An Investigation on the Engineering Properties of Higher and Lesser Known Timber species in Kano Market, Proceedings of the Annual Conference on Building Local Capabilities in the Nigerian Metals Industries Nigeria Metallurgical Society (NMS). pp 71 -75 CD Rom/Book of Abstracts. 51. Kelechi-Asumba, S.E and O.A.U Uche (2015) Characterization of Timber Species in Kano, Proceedings of Annual International Conference on Sience and Technology; Tools for achieving National Development Faculty of Science Northwest University, Kano Nigeria , PP 59-64 (ISBN -97897853550-5-5) 52. Musa Adamu and O.A.U Uche (2014) Strength Properties of Concrete Containing Scrap Tyre as Fine and Coarse Aggregate Proceedings of National Conference on Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry in Nigeria: Refocusing the Engineering Discipline, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano Pp. CD Rom 53. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2014): Multiple Regression Models for Strenght Prediction

of Groundnut Shell Ash (GSA)- Rice Husk Ash(RHA) Concrete, Proceedings of National Conference on Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry in Nigeria: Refocusing the Engineering Discipline, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano Pp 78- 88. CD Rom 54. O.A.U Uche, and I.H Muhammad (2013): Probabilistic Sensitivity Assessment of composite steel Beam Exposed to fire, Proceeding of International Conference on Engineering and Applied Sciences, Osaka, Japan, pp2126 – 2135. CDROM 55. Rufai, I.A;Uche,O.AU and Ogork, E.N (2012): Biosilica From Rice Husk Ash as a New Engineering Raw Material in Nigeria, Proceeding of National Engineering Conference on Strategies for Promotion of Sustainable Technology-Based and Production-Driven Economy in Nigeria, Nigerian Society of Engineers, at Kwara Hotel Ilorin,2012, Programme and Abstracts, Pg(CD ROM) 56. Rufai, I. A and Uche, O.A.U, (2011): Biofuels as Energy carrier for Sustainable Automobile Transportation System in Nigeria, Proceeding of National Conference on Effective Transportation System in Nigeria organized by Nigerian Society of Engineers, CANAAN 2011 at Tinapa Resort, Programme and Abstsract Pg15 (CD ROM) 57. Uche, O.A.U and Rufai, I.A (2010): Climate Change Mitigation in Africa: The Role of Effective Waste Management Strategy, International Conference/AGM, Nigerian Society of Engineers, “Abuja 2010” Progarmme & Abstracts of the Technical Papers, Pp 21(CD ROM). 58. Uche, O.A.U; Pam, B.F and Lagasi J. E (2010): Influence of Cow- dung Blend on Strength of a Marginal Lateritic Soil, Proceedings of Third International Conference on Research and Development, Melton Hotel East Legon, Accra, Ghana Vol. 3, No. 9 Pp5-9. 59. Tifase,A.S; Uche, O.A.U and Musa, A (2016): Engineering Properties of Industrial Wood Ash Concrete, accepted for International Conference on Science, Engineering, Management and Social Sciences of University of Teknologi Malaysia 6th -8th October 2016.

N. SEMINAR/CONFERENCE PAPERS PRESENTED: I. Basic Rudiments, Style and Format of Professional Report Writing, Paper presented at National workshop on preparatory course for NSE- Professional Interview/Compulsory Refreshers Course held at Technology Incubation Centre, Kano. 3rd – 5th May, 2007

II. The role of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in Engineering Development of Nigeria State, a paper presented at the National Union of Engineering Students Association‟s (NUESA) week, Bayero University Kano‟s chapter, December, 21st 2005. III. Cost Reduction Strategy in Building Maintenance Management, Paper Presented at Workshop on Cost Reduction Strategies in Maintenance of Public Infrastructures byTechgrade Consulting at Royal Tropical Hotel, Kano, Oct. 23-25th, 2007. IV. Before the Next Building Collapse – An Engineer‟s Insight. A paper presented at a 2- Week Certificate Course organized by West African College of Nursing on Emergency Preparedness and Management: Disaster Nursing held at National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala Kano, August 2014

M. TECHNICAL REPORTS;

1 A Report of Subsoil Investigation for Foundation for Proposed Bayero University Senate Building Submitted to Hajaiag Construction Limited, 2012. 2 Environmental Impact Assessment for the Proposed Pandabuwa Dam at Matazu Local Govt. of Katsina submitted to Inter-tropical Consultants, 2009. 3 A Technical Report of An Investigation of Structural Integrity of Burnt Storey office complex submitted to CONOil Plc, Lagos. 4 A Report of Structural Integrity of Sani Abacha Stadium Kofar Mata, Kano State Submitted to Emacs Engineering Consulting, Kano, 2009. 5 Report of Soil Investigation At Proposed Pandabuwa Dam/Borrow Pit Sites in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State Submitted to Inter-Tropical Consultants, Kano. 6 Technical Report on Completion of 200 Seater Centre for Information Technology (CIT) Theatre, Bayero University, Kano, 2010. 7 Technical Report on Structural Defects on New Postgraduate School Block at New Site of Bayero Submitted to University Council, 2006. 8 Technical Report of Accreditation Visit to Modibo Adama University of Technology (Federal University of Technology) Yola Submitted to Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Abuja, 2012.

M1 Additional Publications since Last Promotion: Journal papers:

1. M.T Abdulwahab and O.A.U Uche (2016): Stochastic Sensitivity Assessment of Reinforced Concrete folded Plates. Journal of Research information in Civil Engineering, University of Ilorin Nigeria Vol 13 No 16 (National )(accepted paper) 2. Musa Adamu and OAU Uche,(2016) Performance of Self Consolidating High Performance Ternary Blended Concrete, International Journal of Applied Engineering Research (IJAER) SCOPUS INDEX (Accepted paper) 3. Uche, O.A.U and Abdulkarim, M.A(2015): Performance of Recycled Asphalt Pavement(RAP) as Coarse Aggregate in Concrete, Nigeria Journal of Engineering Science and Technology Research, MAUTECH YOLA Vol. 2 No. 1 Pp47-55 (National) 4. Balarabe Wada Isah and O.A.U Uche (2015): Potentials of Using Sawdust Ash and Iron Ore Tailings in Production of Burnt Clay Bricks. Journal of Civil Engineering and Environmental Technology Vol 2 Number 6 Pg.550-554. ISSN 2349-8404 www.krishisanskiriti.org/jceet.html 5. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2015): Characterization of Groundnut Husk Ash (Gha) admixed with Rice Husk Ash (Rha) in Cement Paste and Concrete. Advanced Materials Research Switzerland Vol 1119:pp 662-671 DOI: 10.4028/ www.scientific.net/AMR 1119.662 6. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2015): Hydrochloric Acid Aggression in Groundnut Shell Ash (GSA)-Rice Husk Ash (RHA) Modified Concrete. Scholars Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJET) 3 (2A): 129-133 ISSN 2321 -435X www.saspublishers.com

7. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2014): Performance of Groundnut Husk Ash(GHA)- Rice Husk Ash(RHA) Modified Concrete in environment, International Journal Enginering Research Application Vol 4 Issue 11, Pp71-77 ISSN 2248-9622 (Open Access, www.ijera.org

8. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche (2014): Effect of Groundnut Husk Ash (RHA) in cement paste and mortar International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology(IJCIET) 5(10). Pp 88-95

9. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche (2014): Effect of particle size of Groundnut Husk Ash (RHA) in cement paste and mortar International Journal on Recent Innovation Trends in Computing and communication 2(9). ISSN 2764-2969 10. Musa, Adamu and O.A.U Uche, (2014): Durability of Properties of Concrete Containing Scrap Tyre as Fine and Coarse Aggregate in concrete, International Journal of scientific and Engineering Research, Vol 5 Issue 11, Novermber 2014, ISSN 2229- 5518, pp 628 -634 www.ijser.org (Impact factor 3.2)_

11. A.G Amuda, T.A Adedokun, O.A.U Uche and A.K Amuda (2014), Engineering geological characterization of Basement Rocks for Construction Aggregates: Acase Study of Kajuru Area Kaduna, Nigeria, Civil and Environmental Research, ISSN 2224 - 5790(paper) ISSN 2225-0514(online) Vol. 6. No. 12 2014 pp 144 - 153 www.iiste.org

12. AG Amuda, O.A.U Uche and A.K Amuda(2014): Physico Mechnical Characterization of Basement Rocks for Construction Aggregate: A case Study of Kajuru Area, Kaduna. Nigeria, IOSR Journal of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (IOSR-JMCE) e-ISSN 2278-1684, P-ISSN: 2320-334X, Vol 11, Issue 6 ver VI (NOV-DEC. 2014) PP46 -51 www.iosrjournals.org 13. E.N Ogork, O.A.U Uche and A.U Elinwa (2014): Strength Prediction Models of Groundnut Husk Ash(GHA) Concrete, American Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering 1(4):104- 110(DOI:10.12966 ISSN 2372 -4552) 14. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2014): A study on Groundnut Husk Ash(GHA)- Concrete Under Acid Attack, International Journal Of Modern Enginering Research(IJMER) Vol 4 Issue 7, July 2014.Pp30-35 (Open Access, www.ijmer.com. ISSN 2249-6645) 15. Okorie Austine Uche and Idris Haruna Mohammad (2014): Probabilistic Sensitivity Assessment of Composite Steel Beam Exposed to Fire, American Journal of Civil and Structural Engineering, July 2014 1(3):56-61 (DOI:10.12966 ISSN 2372- 4552)

Conference Proceedings

16. Kelechi-Asumba, S.E and O.A.U Uche (2015): Engineering Classification of Some Selected Timber Species using EN 338 (2009), Proceedings of the International Conference on Green Engineering for Sustainable developmentNigeria Chemical Society Nigeria. pp 71 -75. 17. Kelechi-Asumba, S.E and O.A.U Uche (2015): Engineering Classification of Some Selected Timber Species using EN 338 (2009), Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Green Engineering for Sustainable development, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano Nigeria. Pp. 71 -75.

18. Kelechi-Asumba, S.E and O.A.U Uche (2015) Characterization of Timber Species in Kano, Proceedings of Annual International Conference on Sience and Technology; Tools for achieving National Development Faculty of Science Northwest University, Kano Nigeria , PP 59-64 (ISBN –97897853550-5-5)

19. Musa Adamu and O.A.U Uche (2014) Strength Properties of Concrete Containing Scrap Tyre as Fine and Coarse Aggregate Proceedings of National Conference on Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry in Nigeria: Refocusing the Engineering Discipline, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano Pp.CD Rom. 20. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork, Okorie Austine Uche and Augustine Uche Elinwa (2014): Multiple Regression Models for Strenght Prediction of Groundnut Shell Ash (GSA)- Rice Husk Ash(RHA) Concrete, Proceedings of National Conference on Bridging the Gap between Academia and Industry in Nigeria: Refocusing the Engineering Discipline, Faculty of Engineering,Bayero University, Kano Pp 78-88. CD Rom 21. Tifase,A.S; Uche, O.A.U and Musa, A (2016): Engineering Properties of Industrial Wood Ash Concrete, accepted for International Conference on Science, Engineering, Management and Social Sciences of Unversity of Teknologi Malaysia 6th -8th October 2016.

M2 Papers Submitted awaiting Acceptance:

I. A.S Tifase and O.A.U Uche (2016) Effect of Average Particle size of Industrial wood waste Ash on Engineering Properties of Concrete

II. Bamiyo S.P and Uche O.A.U (2016) Prediction of Load Deflection Behaviour of Two way Slab using Artificial Neural Network Approach III. Uche, O.A.U and Abdulwahab T.M (2016) Uncertainties and Reliability analysis of Reinforced Concrete folded plates IV. Abdulwahab, T.M and Uche O.A.U (2016) Probabilistic Sensitivity Assessment of RC folded plates. V. Uche O.A.U and Tifase, A.S (2016) Engineering Properties of Industrial Woodwaste Ash-Concrete. VII. Uche,O.A.U and Barambu, A.U (2016) Reliability Based Calibration of Load and Material Safety Factors for Design of Simple Supported Steel Beam. VII. Prediction of 28th Day Compressive Strength of Concrete on the 7th Day Using Artificial Neural Network.

N. CONFERENCES ATTENDED

I. 2015: International Conference on Green Engineering for Sustainable Development, organised by the Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, Kano Nigeria and Tanta University, Tanta Egypt. (IG-GESD) 2015, December, 8 -12th 2015. II. 2015: National Engineering Conference/ AGM, Nigerian Society of Engineers, International Conference Centre Akure, Ondo State 2015, November, 19 -23th 2015. III. 2013: International Engineering Conference/ AGM, Nigerian Society of Engineers, International Conference Centre Abuja, Abuja 2013, December, 3 -7th 2013. IV. 2012: National Engineering Conference/ AGM, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Kwara Hotel Ilorin, Harmony 2012, December, 3 -7th 2012. V. 2012: 29th August; Highway Tech: Operation, Maintenance, Tolling and Traffic Systems, Hotel Crowne Plaza, New Delhi India VI. 2012: 30th August; Conference on Thermal Power EPC Summit 2012, Hotel Crowne Plaza New Delhi India. VII. 2012: 21st Annual Engineering Assembly, Organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Abuja Nigeria VIII. 2011: 2nd May: Yapi- Turkey International Build Exhibition, Istanbul, Turkey.

IX. 2011: 3nd -5th May: 2nd Istanbul International Water Forum, Istanbul, Turkey. X. 2011: National Engineering Conference/ AGM, Nigerian Society of Engineers, December, 2011. XI. 2011: 20th Zonal Engineering Assembly, Organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Kaduna Nigeria. XII. 2010: 6th -10th December. International Conference on Engineering Response in Combating the effect of Climate Change in Africa organized by Nigerian Society of Engineers, “Abuja 2010” XIII. 2010: 19th Annual Engineering Assembly, Organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria, Abuja Nigeria XIV. 2009: 18th Annual Engineering Assembly, organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Abuja, August 11-12, 2009. XV. 2009: National Engineering Conference/ AGM, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Heartland 2009, Owerri, December, 2009. XVI. 2009: 3- Day Compulsory Refreshers Course for Corporate Members Nigerian Society of Engineers in Kano, July 5th - 8th, 2009(As a Resource Person) XVII. 2008: 17th Annual Engineering Assembly, organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Abuja, August 11-12, 2009 XVIII. 2008: 3- Day Compulsory Refreshers Course for Corporate Members Nigerian Society of Engineers in Kano, May, 2008(As a Resource Person) XIX. 2007: 3- Day Compulsory Refreshers Course for Corporate Members Nigerian Society of Engineers in Kano, May, 2006(As a Resource Person) XX. 2006: Capacity Building Workshop for Universities in North –West Zone, Organized by Education Trust Fund (ETF) / Nigeria University Commission (NUC) for Lecturers of Universities in Nigeria at Mabiyya House BUK, Kano. 7-11th August. XXI. 2006: 15TH Annual Engineering Assembly, organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Abuja, 2006. XXII. 2005: National Engineering Conference/ AGM, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Kano, December, 2005.

XXIII. 2006: One-Day Train- the - Trainer Workshop for Nigerian Society of Engineers, Compulsory Refreshers‟ Course, March, 2006 XXIV. 2006: 3- Day Compulsory Refreshers Course for Corporate Members Nigerian Society of Engineers in Kaduna, Sept., 2006(As a Resource Person) XXV. 2005:14TH Annual Engineering Assembly, organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Abuja, 2005. XXVI. 2005: Annual Conference/ AGM, Material Society of Nigerian held in ABU, Zaria, 2005 XXVII. 2005: National Workshop on Facilities Management and Maintenance organized by Nigerian Society of Engineers, at Royal Tropicana Hotel Kano, 1-3 August, 2005 XXVIII. 2004: 13TH Annual Engineering Assembly, organized by the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), Abuja, 2004. XXIX. 2004: National Engineering Conference/ AGM, Nigerian Society of Engineers, Warri, Dec., 2004.

O. SUPERVISED OVER 50 B. ENG /PGDCE/ M.ENG./PhD. THESES, SOME PROJECTS SUPERVISED with GRADUATION DATE: PhD.CIVIL ENGINEERING MAIN SUPERVISOR 1. Egbe-Ngu Ntui Ogork: Characterization and Modeling of Properties of Groundnut Shell Ash (GSA) Admixed with Rice Husk Ash(RHA) in Mortar and Concrete PhD (2014) Graduated 2. Magana M Aliyu: PhD Civil Engineering (On-going)

M.ENG CIVIL ENGINEERING MAIN SUPERVISOR.

1. PAM, Billy Fom: Evaluation of the Compressive Strength of Cement-Cow Dung Stabilized Laterite Bricks M. Eng (2010) 2. Magaji, Lawal Mohammed: An Investigation into the effect of Temperature Variations on the compressive Strength of Concrete, M.Eng (2011) 3. Bishir, Kado (2011) Probabilistic Assessment of Column –Beam steel End-Plate Connection to BS 5950, M.Eng(2011)

4. Jazuli Aminu Ahmed: Effect of Millet Husk Ash on Lateritic Soil Stabiliization M.Eng(2012) 5. Ahmed Ahmed; Reliability Design Format For Steel Plate Girder To

Bs 5950 (2000), M. Eng (2012)

6. Jogana Mukhtar: Software Developmemt For Analysis, Design And Detailing Of Reinforced Concrete Beams to Bs 8110 (1997) M.Eng (2012) 7. Muhammad Idris Haruna: Reliability Assessment of Composite Steel Beams under Fire Situation Using EURO CODE 4 M.Eng 2013 8. Aye Ahaba John: Comparative Assessment of Compressive Strength of Concrete Using Destructive and Non Destructive Test Methods M.Eng 2014: 9. Ikechukwu Caleb Ogu: An Investigation on the Strength Properties of Stabilized Reinforced Earth Beam. M.Eng. 2015 10. Sylvia E. Ozulu Asumba: An Investigation on the Engineering Properties of Higher and Lesser Known Timber Species in Kano Market. M.Eng.2015 11. Garba Suleiman : Properties of Millet Ash-Bitumen Stabilized Lateritic Block. MEng. 2015 12. Akinola Sunday Tifase: Properties of Industrial Wood Waste Ash Concrete. M.Eng 2015 13. Yunusa Ismail: Prediction of 28th Day Compressive Strength of Concrete on the 7th Day Using Artificial Neural Network. M.Eng. 2015 14. Sajor Philip Bamiyo: Prediction of Load Deflection Behaviour of Two Way RC Slab Using Artificial Neural Network, M.Eng. 2016 15. Muhammad Tayyeb Abdulwahab: Reliability-Based Design Format for RC Folded Plates in Accordance with EUROCODES 2, M.Eng 2016. 16. Barambu Abubakar Umar: Reliability-Based Calibration of Safety Factors for the Design of Simply Supported Steel Beam, M.Eng 2016. 17. Isa Felix Nkapheeyan: Strength Characteristics of Concrete Containing High Volume MetaKaolin as Cement Replacement, M.Eng 2016.

PH.D, M.ENG INTERNALLY EXAMINED/CO-SUPERVISED

1. Bichi, Hassan Mustapha: Kinetics of Moriega (Zogale) Seed

Extracts in water disinfection (PhD, 2012)

2. Usman Bakundi: Computer Model of Beam-Masonry Wall Interaction M.Eng (2009) 3. Ifeolorun Monyomi Olofin: Computer –Aided Analysis And Design Of A Simply Supported Long Span Highway Reinforced Concrete Bridge Deck/Beam System” M.Eng. (2010) 4. Shakir-deen Adeshina Akinloye: Reliability Analysis of Telecommunication Towers in Northern Nigeria” M.Eng (2010) 5. Auwal Musa Sarina: Reliability-Based Design Format for Reinforced Concrete Flat Slabs in Accordance with BS 8110 (1997)” M.Eng (2010) 6. Modibbo Mohammed Tahir: “Reliability Assessment of Composite Beam design” M.Eng (2011) 7. Nuhu Otohinoyi Mohammed: An Investigation into the Use of Cow bones Ash (CBA) as an Admixture in Concrete” M.eng (2012) 8. Najiyu Abubakar: Development of Software for the Design and Analysis of Composite Steel Beam and Concrete Floors. (2010) 9. Samaila Muazu Bawa: Development of Software for the Design of Reinforced Concrete Slabs. (2010) 10. Mohammed Kudu: Development of Reliability Based Design Format for Waffle Slabs to BS 8110 (1997), (2010). 11. Anwar Ali Rabiu: Optimal Design of Trust Block for Buried Pipeline Using Genetic Algorithm, 2011. 12. Mara, Wazamtu: Groundnut Shell Ash as Admixture in Concrete M.Eng 2014 13. Mohammed Sani Bello: Comparative Engineering Properties of Laterized Bricks admixed with Kasti, Makuba and Rice husk Ash (RHA) M.Eng 2014 14. Amuda Akeem Gbenga. Geological and Geotechnical Characterization of Proposed Quarry site in Kajuru LGA Kaduna State Nigeria M.Eng 2014 15. Isyaka Abdulkadir: Properties of Scrap Tyre steel Fibre Reinforced High Performance Concrete with Rice Husk Ash (STSFRHPC-RHA) M.Eng 2015. 16. Solomon Ayuba: Properties of Concrete with Sawdust Ash (SDA) as Admixture. M.Eng 2015 17. Haruna Daud Gussau: An Investigation on the Effects of Partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate with Waste Metal bottle aps on the properties of Concrete. M.Eng 2016 18. Muritala Sani: Assessment of Effects of Sugar cane Mill on the propertie of Concrete, M.Eng 2016

PostGraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering Supervised: 1. Structural Design and Analysis of a 4-Storey R.C. Residential Building a Biu in Borno State in accordance with BS 8110 2006. 2. Comparative Study of Compressive Strength of Hollow Sandcrete Blocks, 2006 3. Effectiveness of Procurement Methods in Construction Works (A Case Study of Katsina State), 2006 4. Effectiveness of Project Execution at Local Govt. Level, 2005. 5. Detailed Engineering Design and Economic Analysis of Flexible Pavement (A Case Study of Eastern Bypass Road, B/Kebbi), 2006. 6. Comparative Strength Test on Sandcrete Blocks in Zamfara State, 2006. 7. An Investigation into the Compressive Strength of Laterite Cement Compressed Bricks as a Low-Cost Building Material, 2007. 8. An Evaluation of Contract Procurement in Katsina State, 2006. 9. Budgets and Budgetary Trends for Public Construction Project (A Case Study of Katsina State Budget from 1997-2001), 2006 10. Compressive Strength Analysis of Soil Cement Blocks Exposed to Fire, 2006. 11. Compressive Strength Analysis of Soil Cement Blocks Exposed to Fire, 2006. 12. The Effect of Different Overlapping Lengths to the Efficiency of Glued Joints in Timber, 2006. 13. Variability in Strength of Reinforcement Steel Bars Used in Construction Industry in Nigeria, 2005. 14. The Effect of Animal Dung on the Engineering Properties of Lateritic Blocks, 2005. 15. Design of Conical Shaped R.C. Water Tower for Inwala Quarters, Katsina., 2005. 16. An Appraisal of Collapsed Buidings in Nigeria and Structural Engineers, 2005. 17. Failure of Two Storey Hostel Building in Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi of Edo State, 2005. 18. Public Building Maintenance Strategies, 2003. 19. The Assessment and Suitability of Locally Sourced Lateritic Soils for Civil Engr‟g Construction Purposes(A Case Study of Ungogo Local Govt. Area of Kano State), 2008 20. Re-design of Minna Airport Runway and Parallel Taxiway, 2008, 21. Engr‟g Properties of Timber used for Construction in Nigeria, 2008. 22. Analysis and Design of R.C. Bridge at Mosedaru River in Irepo Local Govt., Oyo State to BS 8110, 2008

23. Analysis and Design of R.C. Bridge Over River Kosu. Jere Local Govt., Kaduna State, 2008. 24. Effect of Wind Power on Buildings (A Case Study of Argungu Town in Kebbi State), 2008. 25. Comparison Effect of Acid on Compressive Strength of Cement and Asphaltic Concrete, 2008. 26. Properties of Long Span Aluminium Roofing Materials used in Nigeria Construction Industry, 2008. 27. Health and Safety Measures at Project Sites (A Case Study of Kano Metropolis), 2008. 28. Modification of Lateritic Soil with Neem Seed Husk Ash as an Admixture, 2008. 29. The Effects of Corrosive Agents on Steel Reinforcements, 2008. 30. An Investigation into the Factors Controlling Engr‟g Properties of Laterite Bed Rock (A Case Study of Sokoto Town), 2010. 31. Causes of Building Collapse in Nigeria, 2010. 32. Factors affecting Maintenance Management in Public Building 2011 33. Palm Kernel Shell as Partial Replacement of Granite in Cement Concrete 2011 34. Effect of Rice Husk Ash Average Particles size on the mechanical Properties of RHA Concrete. 35. Reliability Assessment of Reinforced Concrete Box Culvert to BS 8110 2013 36. Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Silo for the Storage of Maize for Taraba State 2012 37. The Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture and Alterations of the ecosystem 38. Computer Aided Design of Reinforced Concrete Shallow Foundations 2012 39. Assessment of Irrigation Water Quality 2014 40. Design of Traffic Signal System for Zaria- Kaduna-Sabon gari Road intersection, Zaria 2015; Ibrahim Suleiman Magaji 41. An Investigation into the Causes of Pavement Faliure ( A case study of failed sections along Duste-Kwanar-Huguma Road)

P. Some B.Eng Thesis Supervised

1. Design and Analysis of R.C Elevated Water Storage Tank for BUK New Campus Hostel; Jude Onoriode Ukueje Tec/96/7561 and Shakir-deen Adeshina Akinloye Tec/96/7519 (2003). 2. Computer Aided Design and Analysis of Shear Walls System Supporting an Elevator Sadiq Ahmed Rufai tec/97/12143 (2002)

3. Investigation into the Engineering properties of Soil in Badawa- Quarters of Kano (2002) 4. The Variability in Strength of Cement Brands Commonly Used in Kano; Atiku Abubakar (2004) 5. Computer Aided Design Of Highway Engineering Curves; Rilwanu Usman Tec/97/12188 (2004) 6. Design and Analysis of 3-storey Residential Building for Zone 1 Police H/Q (2004) 7. Comparative Strength Analysis of Common Portland Cement Used in Northern Nigeria (2004) 8. Quality Assessment of Hollow Block produced in Bauchi Metropolis (2004) 9. Quality Assessment of Hollow Block produced in Abuja and its Environs (2004). 10. Effect of Cement Stabilization on Kano lateritic Soil (2004);

Abubakar Umar Tec/97/12192.

11. Effect of Cement on the Compressive Strength of Laterite used

in Earth-road construction in Kano

12. Strength Characteristics of Palm Kernel Shell-Aggregate

Concrete; Suleiman Nasir Abubakar Tec/97/12173 (2005)

13. An Investigation into the Causes of Cracks in Building Uchechi Onyewotu, Tec/99/20576 (2005) 14. Design of Steel Warehouse for Storage of Construction Equipment; Diana Ohiomokhare Adams Tec/99/20602 (2005) 15. Software Development for the analysis and Design of RC Slab;

Abdullahi Nabade Tech/99/20430 (2005)

16. Geotechnical properties of the Soil in North-Bank Area of Makurdi in Benue State(2005) 17. Geophysical Method of Borehole Exploitation; Yamusa Bello Yamusa; Tec/99/20494 (2005) 18. An Improvement of Lateritic Soil Blocks Using Makuba as Additive; Ja‟afar Abubakar Tec/99/20323 (2005) 19. Soil Improvement Using Locally available Chalk, “Farar-

Kasa”(2006)

20. Computer Aided Design of Raft Foundation; Ofoneme O. Arinze

(Tec/00/CIV/00083) (2006)

21. Soil improvement Using Super-Phosphate Fertilizer Residue (SFPR); Nasiru Danlami (Tec/01/00934) and Asama‟u Hamdan Kankai (Tec/00/CIV/00259) (2006) 22. An Investigation on the Suitability of Locally Available Chalk Fararkasa for Soil Improvement; Nuhu Isah Daliman Tec/00/CIV/00075 and Saidu Sule Sagagi Tec/01/CIV/00936 (2006) 23. Effect of Curing System on Normal Concrete; Sadiq Awopeju Tec/99/20532 and Nurudeen Yusuf Tec/00/CIV/00022 (2006) 24. Compressive Strength Test on Concrete Using Destructive and non Destructive Test Methods Nurradden Ibrahim Abubakar Tec/01/CIV/00595(2007) 25. Health and Safety Measures at Project Sites in Northern Nigerian (2005) 26. The Effect of Different Fasteners in the Efficiency of Timber Lap joint; Abubakar Dayyabu Tec/02/CIV/01920 (2008) 27. Implication of Section Modulus on Back to Back Steel Channel in Structural Design; Babatunde Sefun Olubadewo Tec/01/CIV/00536 (2008) 28. The Use of Rice Husk Ash in Low Sandcrete Block Production;

Abdurrashid Bashir Usman Tec/02/CIv/01039 (2009)

29. Effect of Donkey Dung on Engineering Properties of Laterites

30. An Investigation into the Factors Controlling Engineering Properties of Lateritic Bed Rock 31. Comparative Assessment of Compressive Strength of Concrete using Destructive and non Destructive test methods; Nasiru Sani Ahmed tech/97/12/12175 (2006) 32. The effect of Firewood Ash on Setting Time of Cement and Compressive Strength of Concrete; Bashir Alhaji Labaran tec/01/CIV/00448 and Isiya Aminu Dabai Tec/01/CIV/00616( 2007) 33. The effect of Crude oil Spill on Normal Concrete, Anone Salifu (Tec/02/01392 2007) 34. Effect of Rice Husk Ash and Lime on the Lateritic Soil stabilization; Isaq Abdulazeez Tec/01/CIV/00438 and Ibrahim Yakubu Tech/01/Civ/00629 (2007) 35. Computer Aided Analysis and Design of Power Transmission Steel tower; Mustapha Yakubu Tec/01/CIV/00732 and Saheed Adebayo Mustapha Tec/01/CIV/00540(2007)

36. Design of Concrete Pavement; Mohammed Saleek tec/00/CIV/00117 (2007) 37. Effect of Recycled Concrete Aggragate (RCA) on Compressive Strength of Concrete; Faisal Mukatar (Tec/01/CIV/00666 (2007) 38. An Investigation on the effectiveness of Firewood Ash(TOKA) and Lime in Lateritic soil Improvement; Abubakar Abdullahi Tec/01/CIV/00528 (2008) 39. Effect of mixing and curing water types on Compressive Strength of Concrete; Saidu Dahiru (Tec/02/CIV/01048) 2009. 40. Effect of NSHA as a Partial Replacement on Properties of Concrete; Ibrahim Tukur Tec/04/CIV/01472 and Habib Mahmud Tec/04/CIV/01499 (2010) 41. Relationship Between Aggregate Crushing Value And Ten Percent Fines Value For Nigerian Aggregates, Muhammad Isa Giginya(Tech/02/CiV/01017) (2010) 42. The Effect Of Temperature On Chemical Coagulation Of Water; Haruna Idris Abdullahi Tec/01/CIV/00738 and Salisu Ahmad Tec/01/CIV/00739 (2010) 43. Prediction of Saturation Flow Using Three Models; Mohammed Bello Abubakar Tec/02/CIV/01011 (2010) 44. An Investigation into the Strength Properties of Fibre reinforced Lateritic Cement Bricks. 45. Properties of Maize Cob Ash (MCA) Concrete, B.Eng.2011 46. The Use of Bagasse as Pozzolana in Cement Mortar and Concrete, B. Eng.2011 47. Effect of Millet Husk Ash on Properties of Concrete; Yusuf Saminu Yakassai Tec/05/CIV/01542 and Abdulmalik Suleiman Jere tech/05/CIV/01545 (2011) 48. Effect of Waste Rubber tyre tube fibres on the tensil strength of Concrete; Habib Tukur Usman Tec/05/CIV/01588 and Sadiq Ado Galadimma Tec/05/CIV/01550 (2011) 49. Effect of Waste Tiles as Coarse Aggregate in Concrete; Mahamoud M Farouq Tec/06/CIV/01641 and Nura Garba Tec/06/CIV/01650 (2012) 50. Geotechnical Investigation of a Proposed Building Site at Janguza, Kano, 2012 Moses Benjamin Akuso Tec/06/CIV/01621 51. The Use of Waste Glass Powder as Fine Aggregate Replacement in Concrete, 2012 52. Determination of the compressive Strength of Concrete using Palm kernel Shell as partial Replacement of Coarse Aggregate;

Apepoju A Abdulrazaq Tec/05/CIV/01575 and Omolabi Musa Isa Tec/05/CIV/01592 (2012) 53. Effect of Crushed Waste Glass(CWG) on Properties of Concrete; Raubil Muhammad Lawal, tec/05/CIV/01547(2012) 54. Effect of Waste rubber tyre tube fibres on tensile strength of concrete 2012 55. An investigation on Mango Husk Ash as Admixture in Mortar; Tasiu Ashiru Sulaiman tec/06/CIV/01620 (2012) 56. Effect of Neem Seed Husk Ash (NSHA) as Partial Replacement of Cement on Properties of Mortar; Abdmalik Abdullateef Tec/06/CIV/01642 and Abdulrasheed Muhammad Tec/06/CIV/01640 (2012) 57. Reliability Assessment of Lap-Length of Bars in Column and Beams in Reinforced Concrete. B.eng. 2013 58. Reliability Analysis of Notched Timber Beam in Fire, B.Eng 2013 59. An Investigation on the Flexural Strength of Bamboo Reinforced Concrete; Usman Sani Usaman tec/07/CIV/00072 and Jibrin Muhammad Salihu Tec/06/CIV/01618 ( 2013) 60. An Investigation of Highway Structural Pavement Failures ( A case study of Dayi-Kano Road, Kano; Yusuf Babangida Attahiru Tec/08/CIV/00422 and Amina Ahmed Aminu Tec/06/CIV/01601 (2013) 61. Performance of Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Coarse Aggregate in Concrete; Abdlkarim Muhammad Auwal tec/06/CIV/01629 (2012) 62. Finite Element Analysis and Design of Reinforced Concrete Shear Wall with Openings under seismic and gravity actions; Mohammed Danjuma Yakubu Tec/o8/CIV/00297 June 2014 63. Using Mathematical Model to Determine the Extent of Cracks in Structures ; Ogie Frank Jeffrey Tec/08/CIV/00277 and Mustapha Isah Tec/08/CIv/00283 June 2014 64. Reliability Analysis and Assessment of Hyperstatic Kingpost Trusses, March Sheriff Yusuf Bidemi Tec/09/CIV/00439 2015

Q. Prize/Honours/Awards

I. Best Over-all Graduating Student in the School of Engineering. The Polytechnic Nekede Owerri (now, the Federal Polytechnic Owerri), 1988.

II. Best Graduating Student in The Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri (1988)

III. Scholarship Award for Academic Performance in the Faculty of Technology, Bayero University, Kano (1992, 93)

IV. Balarabe Ismail Award for Best Graduating Student In Civil Structures (1994) V. Over all Best Graduating Student in Civil Engineering B.U.K (1994)

VI. Certificate of Honour, Bayero University Students‟ Union Caretaker/Electoral Committee

VII. Certificate of Honour for Service, National Union of Engineering Students Association‟s (NUESA) , Bayero University Kano‟s chapter, VIII. Certificate of Honour for Contribution Towards Development of Engineering in Kano University of Technology, by National Union of Engineering Students Association‟s (NUESA), Kano University of Technology‟s chapter, IX. A plaque by Nigerian Society of Engineers, Kano Branch for Services to the Organization in 2006 X. A Plaque by Nigeria Society of Engineers, Kano Branch for Services to the Organisation in 2014

R. REFEREES: 1 Engr. Prof. Mustapha Hassan Bichi, FNSE Former Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Bayero University, P.M.B 3011, Kano.

2 Engr. Dr. M.O.A. Mtallib Head, Department of Civil Engineering Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria Tel: 08037019138

3 Engr. A.A Rabiu, FNSE Managing Partner, AR-AR Partnership, Suite B6, SDY Plaza, 13 Independence Road/Club road P.O. Box 2590, Kano Kano.