Dr. Yakubu Abdul-Wahab Nawusu

Rank: Lecturer (Ph.D.)

Email: nabdul-wahab@tatu.edu.gh

Brief Bio:

Dr. Yakubu Abdul-Wahab Nawusu is a Lecturer at the Computer Science Department of the Tamale Technical University with decades of teaching experience. He received a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Computational Mathematics from the University for Development Studies in 2022. He also has a Master of Philosophy Degree in Computer Science from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi. He is a trained teacher with several years of teaching experience with the Ghana Education Service. Areas of research that interest him include: Wireless Sensor Networks and Residue Number System, with focus on enhanced optimization algorithms for energy efficiency as well as error control in communication systems. He is at present the Exams Officer for the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology. Amongst his several hobbies includes playing football, programming, reading and sightseeing.

Education:

  • Ph.D. Computational Mathematics, University for Development Studies, 2022
  • M.Phil. Computer Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, 2013.
  • Diploma Education, University of Education, Winneba, 2013
  • B.Sc. Computer Science, University for Development Studies, 2007

Professional Membership:

•      International Association of Engineers (IAENG)

Research Interests:

Wireless Sensor Networks, Error Control in Communication Systems , Queue Control in Service  Systems and Educational Technology.

Teaching Areas:

Systems Analysis and Design, Principles and Logic of Programming, Programing in C++, Database Concepts and Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Skills and Literacy

Publications

  1. Nawusu, A.-W. Y., Alhassan, A.-B., Mumin, D. & Abukari, A. A. D., (2023). A Modified Zonal Stable Election Protocol for Energy Efficiency in Heterogeneous Wireless Sensor Networks. Journal of Applied Intelligent Systems & Information Sciences, 4 (1), pp 17-31.
  2. Nawusu, A.-W. Y., Alhassan, A.-B., & Salifu, A.-M. (2022). Residue Number System-Based Approach to Minimise Energy Consumption in Wireless Sensor Networks. Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, 14(4), pp. 46-65.
  3. Nawusu, A.-W. Y., Alhassan, A.-B., & Salifu, A.-M. (2021). An Enhanced Clustering Method for Extending Sensing Lifetime of Wireless Sensor Network. Earthline Journal of Mathematical Science,8(1)
  4. Nawusu, A.-W. Y., Alhassan, A.-B., & Salifu, A.-M. (2021). A New Approach to Detecting and Correcting Single and Multiple Errors in Wireless Sensor Networks. Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science, 36(8), 27-43.
  5. Nawusu, A.-W. Y., Abukari, A.-A. D., & Shiraz, I. (2019). Recommendations for Queue Management during Health Pandemics: A Queuing Theory Perspective. Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, 6 (4), pp 18-26.
  6. Abukari, A.-A. D, Mumin, D. and Nawusu, A.-W. Y. (2016). An Effective Implementation of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to enhance Teaching and learning in Schools, The case of Ghana. Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research.
  7. Nawusu, A.-W. Y and Najim, U. (2014). An Application of Queuing Theory to ATM Service Optimization: A Case Study,. Journal of Mathematical Theory and Modelling, 4(6).