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Dr. MAHMUD ABUBAKAR

Rank: Senior Lecturer

Department: Civil Engineering

School: School of Infrastructure, Process Engineering & Technology

Biography

Dr. Mahmud Abubakar is a Lecturer at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria, holding a PhD in Structural Engineering. His research and teaching specialize in structural reliability and concrete materials, with a core focus on sustainable infrastructure. A registered Professional Engineer with COREN and a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Dr. Abubakar is dedicated to advancing the field through rigorous research and publications. For collaborations or inquiries, contact him at mahmud1879@futminna.edu.ng.

Research Interests

Structural Reliability & Probabilistic Design
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) & Carbon Footprint Estimation
Low-Carbon Concrete Technology

Academic Qualifications

PhD Structural Engineering

Federal University of Technology, Minna · 2021

MEng Structural Engineering

Federal University of Technology, Minna · 2015

BEng Civil Engineering

Federal University of Technology, Minna · 2010

Professional Affiliations

Nigerian Society of Engineers
Nigerian Institute of Civil Engineers

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

CIE526Final Year Project
CIE 411Structural Mechanics II
CIE 323Design of Structures I
CIE 525Design Studios II
CIE 313Strength of Materials II

Postgraduate Courses

CIE 724Advanced Prestressed Concrete Design
CIE 714Concrete Technology
CIE 710Seminar

Supervision

Master's Degree

Balarabe, Fatima

Mechanical Behavior and Performance Analysis of Concrete Beams incorporating Iron Ore Tailings as Partial Replacement of Sand

2019
completed

Teslim, Salami Arishekola

Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Building on a Weak Soil Stabilized with Rice Husk Ash

2019
completed

Ibrahim, Muhammad

Potential of Calcium Carbide Residue modified Sandcrete Blocks for Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Sustainable Building Design and Construction

2021
completed

YANDA, Ahmed Abdulrahman

Environmental impact of concrete containing palm oil fuel ash for sustainable construction

2022
ongoing

Nasir Abdullahi Illo

Evaluating the Performance of Roadcem-Stabilized base material in flexible pavements using AASHTOware

2022
completed

ABAH, Isaiah Ufedoenyo

Effect of Nano Rice Husk Ash on the strength and durability of concrete for sustainable construction

2022
completed

ALIYU, Hafiz Adamu

Statistical analysis of the strength of different aggregate types found in Sokoto state, Nigeria

2022
completed

DANGANA, Liman Hamidu

Effectiveness of Sawdust Ash in concrete production for structural use

2021
completed

Doctor of Philosophy

OKAFOR, Augustina

Design Optimization of Reinforced Concrete Beams Subjected to Bending and Shear Forces Using Genetic Algorithm

AGENYI, Yakubu Akwu

Stabilization of Black Cotton-Soil with Quarry Fine for Construction of Liners in Waste Containment Facilities

GARBA, Saidu

Evaluation of Lateritic Soil Bentonite Mixture Enhanced by Ceramic Dust Treatment for Landfill Liner Application

OGBOBE, Cyprian Chukwudi

Reliability studies on reinforced concrete blended with wood ash for structural application

Ndaiji, Amali Umar

Effect of Glass waste Powder and Cassava Peel Ash on the Properties of Concrete

Publications

1.

). Optimization of Cement-Based Mortar Containing Oily Sludge Ash by Response Surface Methodology

Kankia, M. U., Baloo, L., Danlami, N., Samahani, W. N., Mohammed, B. S., Haruna, S., Jagaba, A. H., Abubakar, M., Ishak, E. A., Sayed, K., & Amila Bt Wan Zawawi, N

Materials
2021
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