Faculty of Engineering — COREN Accreditation Portal
Department of Electrical Engineering
Delivering high-quality electrical engineering education, cutting-edge research, and innovative solutions for sustainable national development and infrastructure.
Philosophy of the Electrical Engineering Programme
To produce graduates with a strong academic foundation and robust practical skills, capable of contributing meaningfully to industry, the community, and national development. The programme aims to equip students with the knowledge, creativity, and ethical grounding necessary for professional practice, self-employment, and lifelong learning in a rapidly evolving technological environment.
Vision & Missions
Programme Vision: “To be a leading centre of excellence in electrical engineering education, research, and innovation, producing globally competitive engineers who drive sustainable technological advancement, uphold professional ethics, and create impactful solutions for industry and society.”
M1: To provide rigorous and up-to-date technical education in electrical engineering, ensuring students acquire the practical skills, critical thinking, and hands-on experience necessary to design, analyze, and maintain modern electrical systems.
M2: To equip graduates with industry-relevant competencies, soft skills, and professional ethics, thereby enhancing their readiness for employment and enabling them to thrive in dynamic and multidisciplinary work environments.
M3: To foster a strong research culture by engaging students and faculty in innovative, interdisciplinary, and applied research that addresses real-world engineering challenges and contributes to national and global technological advancement.
M4: To nurture entrepreneurial mindsets and provide the knowledge, mentorship, and support systems needed to enable students and graduates to transform innovative ideas into sustainable engineering ventures and startups.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
- PEO 1: Technological Proficiency and Problem Solving: Prepare the graduate to analyse, solve and develop real time Engineering problems and services by providing strong foundation in the fundamentals of Electrical Engineering.
- PEO 2: Professional Competence and Collaboration: Prepare the graduates to succeed in multidisciplinary dimensions by providing adequate trainings and exposure in emerging technologies.
- PEO 3: Professional Recognition and Academic Advancement: Prepare the graduates to become innovative technical leaders following ethics with the sense of social responsibility for providing engineering solutions.
- PEO 4: Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Industry Contribution: Prepare the graduates to be well positioned in their professional career.
- PEO 5: Lifelong Learning and Adaptability: Prepare the graduates to be capable of undertaking quality research by strengthening their analytical skills.
Programme Outcomes (POs) — COREN Compliance Matrix
Program Outcomes define the essential knowledge, skills, and attitudes our students are expected to possess upon graduation (PO1 through PO11).
| PO No. | Programme Outcome Description |
|---|---|
| PO1 | Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. |
| PO2 | Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development. |
| PO3 | Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. |
| PO4 | Conduct investigations of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. |
| PO5 | Create, select and apply, and recognize limitations of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems. |
| PO6 | When solving complex engineering problems, analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment. |
| PO7 | Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion. |
| PO8 | Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multi-disciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings. |
| PO9 | Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, making effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences. |
| PO10 | Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PO11 | Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. |
Academic Staff Profiles
Meet the dedicated academic faculty members driving instruction, research, and innovation in Electrical Engineering.
List of Full-Time (Dedicated) Departmental Academic Staff
| SN | Name of Staff | COREN # | Rank | Details of Qualification | Specialization | Dedication/Shared/Visiting | Course/Subjects Taken | Credit Load / Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | ||||||||
| 1 | Engr. Prof. Mamunu Mustapha | R.20,709 | Professor | B.Eng (2003)., M.Eng (2011). BUK. PhD UTM (2018) MNSE Reg. COREN | Power Systems Engineering | Dedicated | ELE3304, ELE4207, MCT3206 | 2 | 5 |
| 2 | Prof. Nouruddeen Bashir Umar | R.26,337 | Professor | B. Eng ATBU (2003) M.Eng (2006), PhD UTM (2009), FNSE Reg. COREN | High Voltage Engineering | Dedicated | ELE5211 | 2 | - |
| 3 | Prof. Bashir D Bala | R.19,971 | Professor | B.Eng. (2002), M.Eng. (2010), BUK. PhD UTM (2014) MNSE Reg. COREN | Communication Engineering | Dedicated | ELE4301 | 3 | - |
| 4 | Prof. Bashir Muhammad Saad | R.53,036 | Professor | B.Eng (2003). ATBU M.Eng. (2010) BUK, PhD UTM (2014), Reg. COREN | Communication Engineering | Dedicated | ELE5202, ENG2309 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | Prof. Ibrahim Sani Madugu | R.28,013 | Professor | B.Eng. (2002), M.Eng BUK, (2002) PhD Unilorin(2020) MNSE Reg. COREN | Renewable Energy | Dedicated | ELE3300, ENG2309 | 6 | - |
| 6 | Prof. Sunusi Sani Adamu | R.7,938 | Professor | B.Eng. BUK (1985), M.Eng. ABU (1996). Ph.D BUK (2008), MNSE Reg. COREN | Power and Machines | Visiting | ELE3307, ELE4305, ELE5214 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 | Prof. Jibril Danladi Jiya | R.5,715 | Professor | B.Eng ABU. (1986), M.Eng. UniBenin (1990). PhD NUS(1999) MNSE Reg. COREN | Control and Instrumentation | Visiting | ELE3202, ELE4201, ELE5207 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | Prof. Nuraddeen Magaji | R.12,725 | Professor | B. Eng, (1994) BUK; M.Eng, (1999) BUK Ph.D UTM(2010). MNSE Reg. COREN | Power and Machines | Visiting | ELE3307, ELE5204, ELE5209 | 5 | 2 |
| 9 | Prof. Dahiru Sani Shuaibu | R.13,604 | Professor | B. Eng, (1999) BUK; M.Eng, (2005) BUK Ph.D UTM(2012). MNSE Reg. COREN | Telecommunication Engineering | Visiting | ELE3305, ELE5208 | 3 | 2 |
| 10 | Engr. Dr. Adamu Y. Iliyasu | R.38,528 | Senior Lecturer | B.Eng., M.Eng. BUK , PhD UTM, MNSE Reg. COREN | Telecommunication Engineering | Dedicated | ELE2201, ELE3301, ELE3302, ELE5206 | 5 | 2 |
| 11 | Engr. Dr. Ukashatu Abubakar | R.22,124 | Reader | B.Eng., M.Eng. MUT, PhD UTM, MNSE Reg. COREN | Power and Machines | Dedicated | ELE3300, ELE4101, ELE5205 | 3 | 2 |
| 12 | Dr. Habib Aminu Hussain | - | Lecturer I | B.Eng BUK M.Eng YU (Electrical and Electronics) PhD IKP | Electronics and Nanotechnology | Dedicated | ELE2201, ENG2309, ELE3308, ELE5203 | 7 | 3 |
| 13 | Engr. Ahmad Nasiru Hamza | R.40,463 | Lecturer I | B.Eng BUK, M.Eng ZUG (Electrical and Electronics) | Telecommunication Engineering | Dedicated | ELE2201, ELE3301, ELE3302 | 5 | 2 |
| 14 | Engr. Aminu Tijjani | R.41,375 | Lecturer I | B.Eng KUST (2012), M.Eng India (2015). Reg. COREN | Control and Instrumentation | Dedicated | ELE3201, ELE5203, ELE5217, ELE5206 | 7 | 2 |
| 15 | Engr. Ahmad Aminu | R.39,993 | Lecturer I | B.Eng BUK (2005), M.Eng YASAR (2014) | Telecommunication | Dedicated | ELE2202, ELE4101, ENG2309 | 4 | 2 |
| 16 | Abdullahi Garba Musa | - | Lecturer II | B.Eng BUK (2011), M,Sc Sharda (2015) | Computer and Communication System | Dedicated | ELE3311, ENG2309, ENG3201, ELE5200, ELE5223 | 8 | 4 |
| 17 | Usman Aliyu Magaji | - | Lecturer I | B.Eng KUST (2012), M.Eng Sharda (2014) | Power Systems | Dedicated | ELE2201, ELE3303, ELE3305, ELE3307, ELE5224 | 11 | 2 |
| 18 | Engr. Abdurrahman Yusuf Abdullahi | R.39,654 | Lecturer I | B.Eng KUST, (2012), M.Eng. Melakish | Renewable Energy | Dedicated | ELE2201, ELE2202, ENG2309 | 5 | 2 |
| 19 | Engr. Mannir Ahmad Gwarzo | R.20,139 | Assistant Lecturer | B.Eng (2003), M.Eng (2008) BUK | Power Systems | Dedicated | ELE2201, ELE2202, ENG2309 | 5 | 2 |
| 20 | Muktar Sani | - | Assistant Lecturer | B.Eng KUST (2015), M.Eng Grenoble (2018), PhD Grenoble (In View) | Control and Robotics Engineering | Dedicated | - | - | - |
| 21 | Rabiu Saleh Zakariyya | - | Lecturer I | B.Eng KUST (2009), M.Eng Meliksah (2014), PhD USTC China (In View) | Electronics and Communication Engineering | Dedicated | ELE3305, ELE4303, ELE5222 | 5 | 2 |
| 22 | Abubakar Magaji Bello | R.43,385 | Lecturer II | B.Eng BUK (2008), M.Eng ZUG (2014) | Telecommunication | Dedicated | ELE2201, ELE2202, ELE3300, ELE5221 | 4 | 5 |
List of Full-Time Shared Staff from other Departments
| SN | Name of Staff | COREN # | Rank | Details of Qualification | Specialization | Dedication/Shared/Visiting | Course/Subjects Taken | Credit Load / Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | ||||||||
| 1 | Prof. Muhammad S. Gaya | R.18,277 | Professor | B.Eng., M.Eng. BUK, PhD UTM, MNSE Reg. COREN | Control and Instrumentation Engineering | Shared | ELE5201, ELE5226, MCT5205 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Engr. Dr. Aliyu M. Abdu | R.37,431 | Reader | B.Eng KUST, (2009). M. Eng. (2013), PhD UTM (2021) | Computer systems, Signal processing, Machine learning | Shared | ELE3311, ELE4209, ELE5202 | 5 | 2 |
| 3 | Engr. Dr. Rabiu Aliyu Abdulkadir | R.33,960 | Lecturer I | B.Eng KUST, (2011). M.Eng Sharda, (2015), PhD NEU (2021). MNSE Reg. COREN | Control Systems, Machine Learning | Shared | ENG2309, ELE5218, TEL100 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | Engr. Dr. Mubarak Auwal Saleh | R.34,313 | Senior Lecturer | B.Eng CBU, (2012) M.Tech Sharda (2015), PhD NEU (2024) Reg. COREN | Control Systems, Machine Learning | Shared | ENG2309, ELE3308 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | Dr. Bashir Muhammad | - | Senior Lecturer | B.Eng., M.Eng. BUK, PhD UTM | Image and Signal Processing | Shared | ELE3201, ELE5222 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Dr. Aliyu Isah | - | Senior Lecturer | B.Eng., KUST (2014), M.Sc, PhD UB, France | Electronics | Shared | ELE2202, ELE3305, ELE5221 | 5 | 2 |
| 7 | Engr. Faiza Ali Umar | R.41,435 | Assistant Lecturer | B.Eng (2009), M.Eng (2014) KUST | Power Systems | Shared | ELE3302, ENG2309 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | Dr. Aminu Babangida | - | Assistant Lecturer | B.Eng KUST (2016), M.Sc UD Hungary (2021), PhD UD Hungary (In View) | Control Systems and Mechatronics | Shared | - | - | - |
List of Full-Time Laboratory Technologists
| Name | Rank / Designation | Qualifications & Professional Association | Dedication | Duties Performed / Courses Taught |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tgst. Hamisu Muhammad | Chief Technologist | OND (1992), HND (2001) | NATE C1663 | Dedicated | Power and Machines |
| Engr. Tgst. Muhammad Gali Gama | Chief Technologist | OND (1993), HND (2002), PGDEE (2014), M.ENG (In View) | NATE C1662, R.66,708, R,1240ET | Dedicated | Electronics and Telecommunication |
| Magaji Kabiru | Assistant Chief Laboratory Technologist | OND (2000), HND (2013) | Dedicated | Robotics and Control Lab Technologist |
| Khatim Satatima | Technologist I | OND (1993) | Dedicated | Basic Electricity |
| Naziru Habibu Musa | Laboratory Supervisor | B.Eng KUST (2022) | Dedicated | Power and Machines |
| Umar Sani Umar | Senior Technical Assistant | OND (2020) | Dedicated | Electronics and Telecommunication |
| Musa Haruna Umar | Laboratory Supervisor | B.Eng KUST (2024) | Dedicated | Power and Machines |
| Bello Sabo | Laboratory Supervisor | B.Eng KUST (2024) | Dedicated | Basic Electricity |
| Nura Ali | Laboratory Supervisor | B.Eng KUST (2019) | Dedicated | Power and Machines |
List of Administrative/Registry Staff
| Name of Staff | Rank / Designation | Qualification & Dates | Post Qualification Work Experience | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdullahi Yunusa | Secretary | OND 2012, B.Sc 2024 | 8 years | Okay |
| Maitama Yusuf Muhammed | Senior Assistant Registrar | B.Sc 2022 | 18 years | Okay |
| Musbahu Umar Usman | Office Attendant I | SSCE 2009 | 8 years | Okay |
| Umar Abdulkadir | Office Attendant / Caretaker | HIS 2003 | 17 years | Okay |