Faculty of Engineering — COREN Accreditation Portal
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Driving technological advancement, innovation, and digital economy entrepreneurship through robust interdisciplinary mechatronics education and research.
Vision of the Department/Programme
To be a leading hub for innovation, research, and industry-ready mechatronics engineers driving technological advancement and entrepreneurship in the digital economy.
Mission of the Department/Programme
- M1: To deliver a comprehensive, up-to-date, and interdisciplinary technical education that equips students with robust digital literacy, practical skills, and system-level thinking essential for designing, analyzing, and maintaining intelligent mechatronic systems in the context of the evolving digital economy.
- M2: To cultivate industry-ready graduates through a competency-based and collaborative curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, communication, and professional ethics, ensuring they excel in multidisciplinary teams and dynamic engineering environments.
- M3: To foster a strong research and innovation culture by engaging students and faculty in applied, interdisciplinary, and industry-collaborative research that addresses real-world challenges and drives national and global technological progress in mechatronics and related fields.
- M4: To nurture entrepreneurial mindsets and provide mentorship, knowledge, and practical tools that empower students to develop and transform innovative, technology-driven solutions into viable ventures, contributing meaningfully to the knowledge-based and digital economy.
Programme Educational Objectives [PEOs]
The Mechatronics Engineering Programme has established the following Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs) of the undergraduate programme to support the programme’s mission and that of the University:
- PEO 1: Technological Proficiency and Innovation — Graduates will apply engineering knowledge to create innovative mechatronic solutions for evolving technological challenges.
- PEO 2: Practical Skills and Professional Competence — Graduates will demonstrate practical, analytical, and technical skills relevant to industry, materials, tools, manufacturing, and control systems.
- PEO 3: Lifelong Learning and Research Engagement — Graduates will pursue continuous learning and research to address complex engineering issues locally and globally.
- PEO 4: Ethical Leadership and Societal Impact — Graduates will exhibit leadership, communication, and ethics, considering engineering’s societal, environmental, and economic consequences.
Programme Outcomes [POs] — COREN Compliance Matrix
Programme Outcomes detail what students are expected to know and be able to do by graduation, aligning technical proficiencies with rigorous engineering standards.
| S/N | Knowledge, Skills, And Attributes |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Staff of Mechatronics Engineering Department
Comprehensive directory of full-time dedicated academic staff, shared/visiting professors, laboratory technologists, and administrative personnel.
List of Full-Time (Dedicated) Departmental Academic Staff
| SN | Name of Staff | COREN # | Rank | Details of Qualification & Specialization | Courses Taken | Credit Load (Semesters) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | ||||||
| 1 | Engr. Prof. Muhammad S. Gaya | R18,277 | Professor | B.Eng. (2002) BUK, M.Eng.(2008) BUK, PhD (2014) UTM, MNSE Reg. COREN. Specialization: Control Engineering, Fuzzy logic, Machine Learning. | MCT5205, MCT5202, MCT5211 | 2 | 4 |
| 2 | Engr. Dr. Aliyu M. Abdu | R37,431 | Reader | B.Eng KUST (2009), M.Eng. (2013), PhD UTM (2021). Specialization: Computer systems, Signal processing, Machine learning. | MCT5301, MCT4207, MCT5204 | 5 | 2 |
| 3 | Dr. Bashir Muhammad | — | Senior Lecturer | B.Eng., M.Eng., PhD BUK, MNSE Reg. COREN. Specialization: Computer Vision and Signal Processing. | MCT4301, MCT3204 | 5 | 2 |
| 4 | Engr. Dr. Isma'l Mukhtar | R56,552 | Senior Lecturer | B.Eng. (2006) BUK, MSc (2011) UPM, PhD (2018) UPM. Specialization: Mechanical designs, Fluidics. | MCT5201, MCT3209 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | Engr. Dr. Rabiu Aliyu Abdulkadir | R33,960 | Lecturer I | B.Eng KUST (2011), M.Eng Sharda (2015), PhD NEU (2021), MNSE Reg. COREN. Specialization: Control systems, Machine learning. | MCT3206, MCT3208, MCT5210 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 | Dr. Aliyu Isah | — | Lecturer I | B.Eng., M.Eng. (BUK), PhD (UTM). Specialization: Electronics, Embedded Systems, and Nano Tech. | MCT4307, MCT5308 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 | Engr. Dr. Mubarak Auwal Sale | R34,313 | Lecturer I | B.Eng BUK, M.Eng YU (Electrical & Electronics), PhD IKP. Specialization: Control and Instrumentation. | MCT5303, MCT3306 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 | Abdullahi Abdulkadir Aliyu | — | Lecturer II | B.Eng., M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering (KUST). Specialization: Manufacturing Tech., CAD/CAE. | MCT5203, MCT3201, MCT4209 | 6 | — |
| 9 | Engr. Haris Abubakar Danladi | — | Lecturer II | B.Eng KUST (2012), PGDE (2013), M.Tech (2015) Sharda Univ. Specialization: Instrumentation & Control, SCADA/PLC/RTU. | MCT4305, MCT3303 | 6 | — |
List of Full-Time Shared/Visiting Staff from Other Departments
| SN | Name of Staff | COREN # | Rank & Role | Details of Qualification & Specialization | Courses Taken | Credit Load (Semesters) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | ||||||
| 1 | Engr. Prof. Bashir M. Sa’ad | R53,036 |
Professor (Shared) |
B.Eng. ATBU, M.Eng. BUK, PhD UTM. Specialization: Telecommunications, Compute, and Wireless Tech. | MCT3202 | 2 | — |
| 2 | Engr. Prof. Abdullahi Ahmed | R22,736 |
Professor (Shared) |
B.Eng. BUK, M.Eng, PhD Mechanical (ATBU). Specialization: Energy and Automotive Engineering. | MCT5220 | 2 | — |
| 3 | Engr. Prof. Mustapha Muhammad | R16,285 |
Professor (Visiting) |
B.Eng. BUK, M.Eng, PhD UTM. Specialization: Automation Control, Signals, Sensors, Robotics. | MCT5207, MCT4203, MCT5306, MCT5302 | 4 | 6 |
| 4 | Engr. Col. Prof. Abu Imam | R. |
Professor (Visiting) |
B.Eng. BUK, M.Eng, PhD NU, UK. Specialization: Mechatronics and Robotic systems. | MCT3301, MCT5304 | — | 3 |
| 5 | Engr. Prof. Mamunu Mustapha | R20,709 |
Professor (Shared) |
B.Eng., M.Eng BUK, PhD UTM. Specialization: Power systems, Renewable Energy. | MCT4205 | 2 | — |
| 6 | Engr. Dr. Bashir Isyaku Kunya | — |
Senior Lecturer (Shared) |
B.Eng., M.Eng, PhD BUK, MNSE Reg. COREN. Specialization: Mechanical and Design Systems. | MCT3304, MEC5405 | 4 | 3 |
| 7 | Engr. Dr. Abubakar I. Bashir | R25,160 |
Senior Lecturer (Visiting) |
B.Eng. KUST, M.Eng, PhD Mechanical (UM). Specialization: Fluidics and Manufacturing. | MCT4303, MCT3205, MCT3302 | 5 | 3 |
| 8 | Engr. Dr. Shamsu Tukur Auwal | R34,312 |
Senior Lecturer (Shared) |
B.Eng. (2012), M.Eng. (2014) LUT, PhD UM (2019). Specialization: Materials Engineering. | MCT3203 | 2 | — |
| 9 | Engr. Dr. Adamu Ya’u Iliyasu | R38,528 |
Senior Lecturer (Shared) |
B.Eng., M.Eng LUT, PhD UTM (2021). Specialization: Telecomm systems, signals and waves. | MCT3305 | 3 | — |
List of Full-Time Laboratory Technologists
| Name of Staff | Rank/Designation | Qualifications & Professional Membership | Dedication / Shared | Duties Performed / Laboratory Assigned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamisu Muhammad | Senior Lab Technologist | OND, HND, NATE C1663 | Shared | Power and Machines lab |
| Gali Muhammad Gama | Chief Technologist | OND, HND, NATE C1662 R,1240ET | Shared | Electronics and Telecommunication lab |
| Magaji Kabiru | Technologist I | OND | Shared | Instrumentation and Control Lab Technologist |
| Idris Yusuf Idris | Technologist I | ND, B.Eng, M.Sc (in view) | Dedicated | Robotics and Control Lab Technologist |
| Salisu Umar Musa | Laboratory Supervisor | B.Eng, M.Tech | Dedicated | Fluidics & CAD/CAM Lab |
| Munir Umar Sani | Laboratory Supervisor | — | Dedicated | Robotics and Control Lab |
| Kabiru Muhammad | Laboratory Supervisor | — | Dedicated | Fluidics & CAD/CAM Lab |
List of Administrative/Registry Staff
| Name of Staff | Rank / Designation | Qualification & Dates | Work Experience | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faisal Muhammad | Executive Officer | ND | 5 Years | Okay |
| Umar Muhammad | Office Attendant II | SSCE | 5 Years | Okay |
| Lamin Ma’aruf | Office Attendant / Caretaker | SSCE | 5 Years | Okay |
| Hassan Ibrahim | Clerical Officer | ND | 3 Years | Okay |