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Faculty of Computing, Kaduna State University, Kaduna, Nigeria

Muhammad Aminu Ahmad

Dean Faculty of Computing

A distinguished academic, IT expert, and executive leader with 13+ years of teaching excellence, cutting-edge research, and sustainable development. Renowned for his expertise in cybersecurity, IT innovation, and team leadership, he drives strategic planning, business intelligence, and digital transformation to foster institutional success and global partnerships.

Biography

Dr. Muhammad Aminu Ahmad is an accomplished leader, academician, and IT specialist with over 13 years of experience in knowledge dissemination, mentorship, and research. With a proven track record in IT innovation, he has contributed 5+ years to driving business success and advancing digital skills through strategic technology solutions.

Dr. Muhammad serves as the Dean, Faculty of Computing, Kaduna State University (KASU), where he spearheaded the establishment of new departments and programs aligned with industry demands. As the Director of the Centre for Information and Communications Technology at KASU, he introduced certification and diploma programs, graduating over 100 students within two years. His expertise also includes supervising ICT infrastructure development, reducing costs by 45% and enhancing service delivery efficiency.

In academia, Dr. Muhammad has held various positions, including Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Computer Science. He has mentored numerous MSc and undergraduate students, developed cutting-edge curricula, and enhanced academic standards. Internationally, he has contributed as a Cyber Security Engineer and lecturer in the UK.

A member of professional bodies like IEEE, ACM, and NCS, Dr. Ahmad holds a PhD in Cyber Security, an MSc in Computer Networking, and a BSc in Computer Science. His contributions to research, education, and technology innovation continue to impact academia and industry globally.

Education

  • PhD in Cyber Security, University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom Apr 2017Thesis: “An Investigation of Network Countermeasure Against Fast Self-Propagating Malware”
  • M.Sc. Computer Networking, University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom Oct 2008 Dissertation: “Strengthening the Security of Microsoft Windows Operating Systems”
  • B.Sc. Computer Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria Oct 2006 Graduated with Second Class Honours

Publications

  • Muhammad Aminu Ahmad and Abdullahi J. Ismaila, Fundamentals of Computing and Problem Solving, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2019. ISBN: 978978566543
  • Abdullahi J. Ismaila and Muhammad Aminu Ahmad, Introduction to the Computer: A Management Tool, John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2019. ISBN: 9789783557873.
  • Muhammad Aminu Ahmad, The SAGE Encyclopaedia of the Internet Worm, The SAGE Publications Inc., 2018. Print ISBN: 9781473926615, Online ISBN: 9781473960367.
  • Gudu, E. B., Wisdom, D. D., Joseph, G. G., Ahmad, M. A., Isaac, S., & Akinyemi, E. A. (2021). Mathematical Recipe for Curbing Coronavirus (COVID-19) Transmission Dynamics. In Data Science for COVID-19 (pp. 527-545). Academic Press.
  • Mustapha, R., Ahmed, M. A., & Ahmad, M. A, Validation of Computational-Rabi’s Driver Training Model for Prime Decision-Making, in Information and Communication Technology and Applications, Springer Nature, 2021. ISBN 978-3-030-69143-1.

Skills

Strategic Planning92%
IT Management and Cybersecurity95%
Team Leadership and Development89%
Project Management88%
Research and Innovation91%