Assoc Prof Dr. Bashir Olaniyi Sadiq, Kampala International University , Uganda
Assoc. Prof Dr. Bashir Olaniyi Sadiq currently serves as an Associate Professor and Director of ICT at Kampala International University, Uganda, starting in July 2024. He is also affiliated with the Department of Electrical, Telecommunication & Computer Engineering. His duties include conducting research using advanced equipment, curriculum review, and supervising students in fields like computer communications, IoT, image processing, and ad hoc networks. Additionally, he teaches both undergraduate and postgraduate students in various electrical and computer engineering courses.
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Academic Qualificationsย
Dr. Bashir holds a PhD in Computer Engineering (2018) from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, where he developed a routing protocol for light fidelity-based indoor flying ad hoc networks. He also holds a Master’s in Computer Engineering (2015) from the same university, where his thesis focused on improving edge detection algorithms using Particle Swarm Optimization. He earned his B. Eng in Electrical Engineering in 2011, with a project on TCP and UDP protocol service level analysis.
Professional Qualifications
Dr. Bashir has completed various certifications, including the ICT Application in Higher Education (2021) from the Ministry of Commerce, China, and the Huawei Certified Information Professional (HCIP) certification (2020) from Huawei Academy. Additionally, he has been recognized as a Huawei Certified Academy Instructor.
Awards
Dr. Bashirโs research contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the TETFUND Institution-based Research Grant (2019), where he was the Principal Researcher. He also received the Excellent Instructor Award from the Huawei ICT Academy in 2018 and the Petroleum Development Trust Fund (PTDF) Local PhD Scholarship Scheme in 2017.
Research Interests
His research interests include Computer Communications & Networks, Image Processing, Ad hoc Networks, and Computer Engineering Applications. His work focuses on developing and improving network protocols, edge detection algorithms, and integrating new technologies such as IoT into these systems.
Teaching Experience
Dr. Bashir has an extensive teaching portfolio, which includes courses like Advanced Data Analysis, Biomedical Signal and Image Processing, and Computational Modeling and Artificial Intelligence at Kampala International University. At Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, he taught a wide array of subjects, including Network Technology, Digital Signal Processing, and Operating Systems.
Honor Societies
He is a registered member of various prestigious engineering societies, including the Council for the Regulation of Engineers (COREN), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), and the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Publication Top Notes
- High-tech herding: Exploring the use of IoT and UAV networks for improved health surveillance in dairy farm systems (2024) ๐๐ก| DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2024.e02266
- Maximizing network capacity, control, and management in designing a telemedicine network: A review and recent challenges (2024) ๐ฅ๐ป | DOI: 10.4314/njt.v43i1.11
- Performance Analysis of Various Image Feature Extractor Filters for Pothole Anomaly Classification (2024) ๐๐ค | DOI: 10.5815/ijigsp.2024.01.03
- Review of Error Correction in 2D Shingled Magnetic Detection (2023) ๐๐ | DOI: 10.11113/elektrika.v22n3.265
- A Comparative Analysis of Symmetric Cryptographic Algorithm as a Data Security Tool: A Survey (2023) ๐๐ฅ | | DOI: 10.5281/ZENODO.8313097
- Energy-aware Message Distribution Algorithm for Enhanced FANET Pipeline Surveillance Reliability (2023) ๐ฐ๐กย | DOI: 10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01660
- FANET Experiment: Real-Time Surveillance Applications Connected to Image Processing System (2023) ๐ท๐ธ | | DOI: 10.59568/kjset-2023-2-1-02
- Statistical LOS/NLOS Classification for UWB Channels (2023) ๐ก๐ | Cited by: – | DOI: 10.59568/kjset-2023-2-1-05
- An adaptive ant colony optimisation for improved lane detection in intelligent automobile vehicles (2022) ๐๐ | DOI: 10.1504/ijbic.2022.121225
- SIFT-CNN Pipeline in Livestock Management: A Drone Image Stitching Algorithm (2022) ๐๐ | DOI: 10.3390/drones7010017
Conclusion
Dr. Bashir Olaniyi Sadiqโs extensive research experience, academic qualifications, professional certifications, and teaching expertise make him a strong candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His contributions to computer engineering, particularly in network protocols and image processing, as well as his awards and leadership roles, highlight his excellence in research and academia.