Assistant Chief Engineer at Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development institute Jalingo NASENI Division, Nigeria
Mr. Hassan Adamu Abubakar is a passionate mechanical and materials engineer dedicated to advancing sustainable mineral development through innovation, research, and practical engineering applications. With over a decade of academic and industrial experience, he plays a key role in materials characterization, refractory development, and mineral processing with an emphasis on barite ore and clay composites. He actively contributes to Nigeria’s engineering ecosystem as a researcher, lecturer, and mentor.
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Education
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Ph.D. in View (Material Science & Engineering)
African University of Science & Technology, Abuja | 2023 – 2026
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M.Eng. (Production and Industrial Engineering)
Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola | 2015 – 2019
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B.Eng. (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Federal University of Technology, Yola | 2005 – 2011
Professional Experience
Mr. Abubakar is currently an Assistant Chief Engineer at the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Development Institute (AMTDI) under NASENI, where he leads material testing, fabrication, and quality assurance initiatives. His work spans research and development of composites and mentoring engineering trainees. He previously held the position of Senior Engineer (2018–2021) with responsibilities in mechanical design and R&D.
As an academic, he lectures at Taraba State University (2021–2023) and African University of Science and Technology (2024–date) in part-time capacities, contributing to student training in mechanical and materials engineering. He is affiliated with several national research groups in materials and mineral science.
Research Interest
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Solid Minerals and Environmental Sustainability
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Mineral Liberation and Barite Ore Processing
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Refractory Materials and Ceramics
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Composite Materials from Agro-Waste
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Materials Characterization and Fracture Mechanics
Publications Top Noted
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Framing Twitter Public Sentiment on Nigerian Government COVID-19 Palliatives Distribution Using Machine Learning
Authors: H. Adamu, S.L. Lutfi, N.H.A.H. Malim, R. Hassan, A. Di Vaio, A.S.A. Mohamed
Journal: Sustainability 13 (6), 3497
Year: 2021
Citations: 55
Focus: Applied machine learning and sentiment analysis to evaluate public opinion on Nigerian government COVID-19 palliative measures using Twitter data.
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Web Browser Forensic Tools: Autopsy BHE and Net Analysis
Authors: H. Adamu, A.A. Ahmad, A. Hassan, S.B. Gambasha
Journal: International Journal of Research in Innovation and Applied Science 6 (5), 103-107
Year: 2021
Citations: 17
Focus: Comparative study of browser forensic tools for digital investigations, emphasizing data recovery and cybercrime analysis.
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Effective Use of ICT Tools to Combat Insecurity Menace in Nigeria
Authors: A.A.M. Abdulkadir, A. Shatimah, Hassan Adamu
Journal: International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering and Research 3 (5)
Year: 2015
Citations: 11
Focus: Discusses ICT-enabled strategies to enhance security measures and mitigate insecurity challenges in Nigeria.
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Text Analytics on Twitter Text-Based Public Sentiment for COVID-19 Vaccine: A Machine Learning Approach
Authors: H. Adamu, M.J.B.M. Jiran, K.H. Gan, N.H. Samsudin
Conference: 2021 IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Engineering and Technology (IICAIET)
Year: 2021
Citations: 9
Focus: Machine learning techniques applied to analyze vaccine-related sentiment on Twitter, exploring public perception and misinformation.
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The North and Nigerian Unity: Some Reflections on the Political
Author: H.A. Adamu
Book: Social and Educational Problems of Northern Nigeria (Zaria: Gaskiya Corporation)
Year: 1973
Citations: 7
Focus: A socio-political analysis of Northern Nigeria’s role in national unity, highlighting historical and political reflections.
Conclusion
Mr. Hassan Adamu Abubakar stands out as an accomplished researcher and innovator in material science and mechanical engineering, with strong contributions to sustainable minerals, composite materials, and digital applications in engineering. His combination of practical engineering expertise, impactful research, and mentorship reflects his dedication to both advancing Nigeria’s technological landscape and contributing to the global scientific community. With his ongoing doctoral studies and expanding research portfolio, he is poised to become a leading authority in sustainable materials engineering. He is a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award.