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Yakub Yunus Yakub

Senior Lecturer

Yakub Yunus Yakub is a passionate geographer and researcher specializing in GIS, remote sensing, and environmental studies. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at Kaduna State University, he integrates geospatial science, creativity, and innovation to promote sustainable urban development and climate resilience in Nigeria.

 
 

Biography

Yakub Yunus Yakub is a committed scholar with a strong academic background in geography, geospatial technologies, and environmental studies. He began his educational journey at Abubakar Gumi College and continued at Kaduna Polytechnic, where he obtained OND and HND in Cartography as well as OND in Architecture. His academic pursuit advanced further at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he earned a Postgraduate Diploma and a Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing (GIS/RS). He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography from Kaduna State University, where he is presently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Geography, focusing on the assessment of urban morphology’s impact on climate-related hazards in North-West Nigeria. Yakub’s areas of specialization include Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing, Spatial Data Analytics, Urban Morphology, and Climate Resilience. His research integrates geospatial and statistical methods to enhance urban sustainability and environmental management. Beyond academia, Yakub is a passionate creative writer, map maker, and calligrapher, with a deep appreciation for culture, design, and aesthetics. Guided by the belief that knowledge should improve human and environmental conditions, he strives to apply geospatial science toward sustainable development and climate resilience.

Education

  • Ph.D. Geography (in view) – Kaduna State University
  • Msc. ABU Zaria
  • B.Sc. Geography – Kaduna State University
  • OND Architecture – Kaduna Polytechnic
  • SSCE – Abubakar Gumi College

Skills

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 92%%
Remote Sensing (RS) 88%%
Spatial Data Analysis & Visualization 90%
Urban Design & Morphological Studies 85%%
Environmental & Climate Resilience Research80%