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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

The Most Peaceful University in Nigeria








Dr.SabiuBala Muhammad



Area of specialization:Exploration Geophysics
Email:Sabiu.bala@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

1. S. Abubakar and S. B. Muhammad (2023). Upward continuation of total magnetic field intensity data over Sokoto basin, north-western Nigeria. Caliphate Journal of Science and Technology, 2:148-153.
2. A. N. Dzukogi, Y. A. Sanusi, S. B. Muhammad and A. Roko (2022). Application of aeromagnetic data analysis and interpretations to investigate solid mineral potential in part of northwestern Nigeria. International Journal of Earth Science and Geophysics, 8(057): 1-14.
3. S. Abubakar, S. B. Muhammad, M. A. Mohammed, M. Umar, U. Abubakar and A. Shehu (2022).Performance evaluation for optimized Wenner (Alpha, Beta and Gamma) arrays using synthetic geologicalmodels. Caliphate Journal of Science and Techchnology, 4(2): 133-141.
4. I. Isah, A. Saidu, S. B. Muhammad, M. M. Hamza, A. Bala, and U. Abubakar (2022). Radiological and Toxicity Impact of Uranium (238U) in Ground Water to Different Age Groups at Wurno, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Caliphate Journal of Science & Technology, 2, 190-202. ISSN: 2705-313X (PRINT); 2705-3121 (ONLINE)
5. U. Abubakar, A. Saidu, S. B. Muhammad, J. Aliyu, A. M. Ibrahim, B. Abdullahi, M. A. Wasagu (2022). Influence of the Soil Types on the Terrestrial Gamma Radiation Dose Rate (TGRD) at Dange-Shuni and its Mining sites. IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 14(2): 26-33.
6. M. A. Mohammed, N. M. Mustaza, S. B. Muhammad, F. M. A. Trepil, R. Saad, F. Ahmed, Y. Bashir (2021). Application of Microgravity and Electrical Resistivity Imaging Techniques to Identify Ground Subsidence Prone Zone, ActaGeodyn. Geomater., 18(2): 157–163.
7. S. B. Muhammad, R. Saad, M. Saidin, M. A. Mohammed, R. Yusoh, Y. A. Sanusi, Y. M. Samuel and S. Abubakar (2020). Analyses of Ground Magnetic Data at Sungai Batu, Kedah, Malaysia in serach for buried archaeological remains. Journal of Physical Science, 31(2):33-43.
8. S. B. Muhammad, R. Saad, M. Saidin, N. M. Mustaza, R. Yusoh, Y. A. Sanusi, Y. M. Samuel and M. A. Mohammed (2020). Subsurface Soil Characterisation at GuarKepah, Kedah Tua (Malaysia) using Electrical Resistivity Tomography for archaeological purpose. Maejo International Journal of Science and Technology, 14(2): 119-129.
9. A. N. Dzukogi, Y. A. Sanusi, S. B. Muhammad and K. S. Adeyinka (2020). Euler Deconvolution and Two-Dimensional Modeling of Subsurface Structures over Part of Northern Bida Basin and its Surrounding Basement Rocks, Northwest, Nigeria Using Magnetic Method. International Journal of Earth Science and Geophysics, 6(038): 1- 11.
10. M. Mohammed, R. Saad, N. A. Ismail, S. B. Muhammad, R. Yusoh, M. Saidin (2020). Determination of Soil Moisture Content at Bukit Bunuh Meteorite Impacted Area using Resistivity Method and Laboratory Test. Journal of the Earth and Space Physics, 45(4): 77-87.
11. S. Abubakar, I. A. Abir, S. B. Muhammad, M. A. Mohammed (2020). Land Subsidence Studies of SebarangPerai Malaysia, by Integrating Remote Sensing and Resistivity Survey Method. Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics, 8(1): 41-47. 12. S. B. Muhammad, A. S. Abubakar, S. Aliyu, M. M. Garba (2020). Performance Evaluation of Two Different Types of Solar Water Heater for Solar Still Hybrid System Construction. IOSR Journal of Applied Physics, 12(3): 62-64.
13. Saad, R. and S. B. Muhammad (2019). 2D Electrical Imaging Assessment for Geotropical Region Issues (Penerbit USM). Penerbit USM. ISBN: 978-967-461-419-5
14. Sabrian, T. A., Saad, R., Saidin, M., Andika, F., Muhammad, S. B. and Yusoh, R. (2019). Utilization of Seismic Refraction Method in Producing Shale Topography Map of Sungai Batu Ancient River. Journal of Physical Sciences, 30(1): 167-178. ISSN: 1675-3402.
15. M. A. Mohammed, R. Saad, N. A. Ismail, S. B. Muhammad, A. Taib, M. M. Saidin. (2019). Subsurface Soil Evaluation using SeismicRefraction Tomography and Standard Penetration Test at Bukit Bunuh Impact Crater Area. Natural and Engineering Sciences, 4(1): 1-10. ISSN: 2458-8989.
16. Birchi, H. S., Saidu, A., Muhammad, S. B., Ibrahim, H., Idris, R., Abubakar, A., Aliyu, U. M., Bello, G. (2019). Effect of Local Temperature and Pressure on the Photon Beam Outputs from Linear Accelerator. African Journal of Medical Physics, 2(2), 43-47.
17. Muhammad, S. B. and Saad, R. (2018). Hierarchical Multiple Linear Regression for Fast Estimation of True Subsurface Resistivity from Apparent Resistivity Measurements based on Dipole-dipole Array. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS), 1083(012056), 1-5. ISSN: 1742-6588 (Print), ISSN: 1742-6596 (Online). 18. Muhammad, S. B. and Saad, R. (2018). Regional Structural Architecture of Part of Northern Nigeria Basement Complex inferred from Upward Continuation of Magnetic Field Intensity Data.Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS), 1083(012057), 1-6. ISSN: 1742-6588.
19. Muhammad, S. B. and Saad, R. (2018). Linear Regression Models for Estimating True Subsurface Resistivity from Apparent Resistivity Data. Journal of Earth System Science (Springer), 127(64), 1-10. ISSN: 0253-4126 (Print), ISSN: 0973-774X (Electronic)
20. Muhammad, S. B., Saad, R., Saidin, M., Yusoh, R., Sabrian, T. A., Samuel, Y. M. (2018). Internal architecture of meteorite impact crater at Bukit Bunuh, Lenggong – Perak, Malaysia inferred from upward continuation of magnetic field intensity data. Journal of Physics:Conference Series (JPCS), 995(012092), 1-7. ISSN: 1742-6588.
21. Samuel, Y. M., Saad, R., Mustaza, N. M., Saidin, M. M. and Muhammad, S. B. (2018). Ground magnetic signature over ancient buried Klin at Sik, Kedah Malaysia. Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 4(2):95-103. ISSN: 2476-8316 (Print), 2635-3490 (online).
22. Samuel, Y. M., Saad, R., Mustaza, N. M., Saidin, M. M. and Muhammad, S. B. (2018). Delineation of Basement structure of Bukit Bunuh impact crater, Lenggong Valley Perak, Malaysia, inferred from ground magnetic data. Dutse Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 4(2): 248-254. ISSN: 2476-8316 (Print), 2635-3490 (online).
23. Ismail, N. E. H, Muhammad, S. B., Saad, R. and Saidin, M. Analyses of Magnetic and Gravity Data in Search for Meteorite Impact Crater at Bukit Bunuh, Lenggong – Perak, Malaysia. Journal of Physical Science (JPS), 29(3):109-119. ISSN: 1675-3402.
24. Sabrian, T. A., Saad, R., Saidin, M., Muhammad, S. B. and Yusoh, R. (2018). Empirical Approach in Developing Vs/Vp Ratio for Predicting S-Wave Velocity, Study Case; Sungai Batu, Kedah. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS), 995(012089), 1-7. ISSN: 1742-6588
25. Samuel, Y. M. Saad, R. Mustaza, N. M., Saidin, M. and Muhammad, S. B. (2018). Integration of Magnetic and Geotechnical Methods Shallow Subsurface Soil Characterization at Sungai Batu, Kedah, Malaysia. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS), 995(012090), 17. ISSN: 1742-6588 (Print), ISSN: 1742-6596 (Online)
26. Yusoh, R., Saad, R., Saidin, M., Sabrian, T. A., Muhammad, S. B., Ashraf, M. I. M. and Hazreek, Z. A. M. (2018). Optimization of Archaeological Anomalies using GIS Method for Magnetic and Resistivity Study at Sungai Batu, LembahBujang, Kedah (Malaysia). Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS), 995(012072), 1-6. ISSN: 1742-6588.
27. Yusoh, R., Saad, R., Saidin, M., Muhammad, S. B. and Sabrian, T. A. (2018). Integration of electrical resistivity and seismic refraction using combine inversion for detecting material deposits of impact crater at Bukit Bunuh, Lenggong, Perak. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS), 995(012099), 1-7 ISSN: 1742-6588 (Print), ISSN: 1742-6596 (Online)
28. Yusoh, R., Saad, R., Saidin, M., Muhammad, S. B., Sabrian, T. A., Ismail, M. A. M. and Hazreek, Z. A. M. (2018). Identifying resistivity anomalies of Sungai Batu ancient river using 3D contour map. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS). 995(012116), 1-11, ISSN: 1742-6588 (Print), ISSN: 1742-6596 (Online)
29. Yusoh, R., Saad, R., Saidin, M., Muhammad, S. B., Sabrian, T. A., Ashraf, M. A. M. and Hazreek, Z. A. M. (2018). Visualizing Sungai Batu Ancient River, LembahBujang Archaeology Site, Kedah –Malaysia using 3-D Resistivity Imagining. Journal of Physics: Conference Series (JPCS). 995(012117), 1-11, ISSN: 1742-6588 (Print), ISSN: 1742-6596 (Online)
30. S. B. Muhammad, A. Saidu, S. Umar, A. S. Aliyu and I. U. Adamu (2017). Design and Construction of Solar Still – Solar Water Heater Hybrid for Small Scale Application. Journal of Alternate Energy Sources and Technologies. 8(2): 11-16. ISSN: 2321-5186
31. S. B. Muhammad, D. O. Akpootu, N. A. Yelwa, I. U. Adamu, M. Abdulkadir, M. A. Balarabe and A. Bala (2017). The Angstrom Exponent and Turbidity of Water Soluble Components in the Radiative Forcing of Urban Aerosols. Arabian Journal of Earth Sciences, 4(1): 18-25. ISSN: 2409-4730
32. M. Abdulkadir and S. B. Muhammad (2017). Onsite Assessment of Wind Energy Potential and Performance of Installed 500W Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine. Journal of Energy Environment and Carbon Credits. 7(3): 10-16. ISSN: 2249-8621
33. I. U. Adamu, H. Seydou, A. Abubakar and S. B. Muhammad (2017). Validation of Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) for Trace Elements Analysis of Environmental Samples. Research and Reviews: Journal of Physics, 6(2): 8-13. ISSN: 2347-9973
34. Jinmin, M., Saad, R., Nordiana, M. M., Muhammad, S. B. and Mokhtar, S. (2017). 3-D Resistivity Imaging on Archaeology Characterization at Sungai Batu area in Kedah, Malaysia. IOP Conf. Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 226 (012047): 1-6. ISSN: 1757-8981
35. S. Umar, U. K. Muhammad, A. Yakubu, M. Musa and S. B. Muhammad (2017). Experimental Investigation and Performance Analysis of Single Slope Solar Still. International Journal of Renewable Energy Research, 7(2): 1-8. ISSN: 1309-0127 36. Nouhou, I., Dauda, A., Muhammad, H., Muhammad, S. B., Abdulhamid, A., Abdullahi, I. M. and Muhammad, B. G. (2016). Mathematical Modelling of the Yield of two Solar Stills. Nigerian Journal of Solar Energy, 27: 1-6.
37. S. B. Muhammad, M. U. Kaisan, O. U. Cyprian, F. Sani and M. Abdulkadir (2014). Performance Evaluation of a Save 80 Fuel Wood Stove using Controlled Cooking Test. Journal of Energy Environment and Carbon Credits (STM Journals).4 (2): 1-6. 38. S. B. Muhammad, E. E. Udensi, M. Momoh, Y. A. Sanusi, T. Suleiman and O. Ajana (2014). Spectral Analysis and Estimation of Depthd to Magnetic Rocks below the Katsina Area, Northern Nigerian Basement Complex. STM Journals. 3(1): 13-23.
39. D. O. Akpootu, S. B. Muhammad, S. B. Sharafa, A. Bala, F. Sani, S. O. Yusuf and C. C. Ajaeroh(2014). Comparative Analysis on the Performance of four Selected Fuel Wood Stove using Water Boiling Test. The International Journal of Engineering and Science, 3(9): 26-30.
40. Suleiman, T., Udensi, E. E. and Muhammad, S. B. (2014). Analysis of Aeromagnetic Data across Kebbi State, Nigeria. International Journal of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Sciences 2(1): 41-45.
41. Ajana, O., Udensi, E. E., Momoh, M., Rai, J. K. and Muhammad, S. B. (2014). Spectral Depths Estimate of Subsurface Structures in Parts of Borno Basin, Northeastern Nigeria, Using Aeromagnetic Data. IOSR Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics 2(2):55-60.
42. A. Saidu, K. A. Dabai, S.A. Ogunsina, Y.D. Samsin and S. B. Muhammad (2013). Gross Beta Radioactivity in Underground Drinking Water from Permanent Site of UsmanuDanfodiyo University Sokoto Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 4(3): 1-4.
43. S. B. Muhammad and K. M. Usman (2012). The Physico-Chemical Analyses of the Distillate Yields of Solar Stills. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 3(12): 1-10
44. K. M. Usman and S. B. Muhammad (2012). Comparative Analysis of the Internal Variables of Single Slope and Double Slope Solar Still with Time. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 3(12): 1-5
45. S. B. Muhammad and K. M. Usman (2012). The Effect Of Time on Volume Flow Rate of the Distillate Output of Single Slope and Double Slope Solar Stills. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 3(9): 1-4
46. K. M. Usman and S. B. Muhammad (2012). Effect of Some Metrological Parameters on Performance of Single Slope Solar Stills in Water Distillation. International Journal of Scientific and Engineering Research 3(9): 1-5
47. Sa’idu, A., Baba-Kutigi, A. N., E. E. Ike and S. B. Muhammad (2012). Spatial Distribution of Beta Radionuclide Activity in Undrground Water in Sokoto City Norther-Western Nigeria, International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology 2(9): 18-22.
List of conferences/workshops/sem inar Papers
1. S. B. Muhammad (2020). Numerical Assessment of the Wenner Arrays using Synthetic Geological Models for Geothermal Applications. A paper presented at the 4th Africa International Renewable Energy Conference (Solar Africa Dosso-Niger 2020), held at Universite De Dosso, Niger Republique, 20th-22nd December, 2020.
2. S. B. Muhammad (2020). Comparative Study between Wenner Beta, Schlumberger and Dipole-Dipole Arrays for Geothermal Investigations. A paper presented at the 4th Africa International Renewable Energy Conference (Solar Africa Dosso-Niger 2020), held at Universite De Dosso, Niger Republique, 20th-22nd December, 2020.
3. S. B. Muhammad and A. S. Abubakar (2020). The Influence of Meteorological Factors on the Performance of Double Slope Solar Stills. A paper presented at the 4th Africa International Renewable Energy Conference (Solar Africa Dosso-Niger 2020), held at Universite De Dosso, Niger Republique, 20th-22nd December, 2020.
4. S. B. Muhammad and A. S. Abubakar (2020). Comparative Analysis of Metal Basin and Concrete Cascade Double Slope Solar Stills. A paper presented at the 4th Africa International Renewable Energy Conference (Solar Africa Dosso-Niger 2020), held at Universite De Dosso, Niger Republique, 20th-22nd December, 2020.
5. M. A. Mohammed, N. M. Mustaza, R. Saad, S. B. Muhammad and S. Abubakar (2020). Assessment of Offline Electrodes Effect on Common Arrays used in 2-D Resistivity Survey for Subsurface Probing. A paper presented at Geo Engineering International Conference (GEIC 2020), held virtually on 20th December, 2020.
6. S. B. Muhammad and A. S. Abubakar (2020). Performance Evaluation of a Modified Concrete Cascade Double Slope Solar Still with Ceramic Lining. A paper presented at the 38th National Solar Energy Forum (NASEF), held at UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 23rd to 25 th November, 2020.
7. S. B. Muhammad, S. Aliyu, M. M. Garba, A. Saidu and Y. M. Samuel A. S. Abubakar (2020). Performance Evaluation of Concrete Cascade Solar Water Distillation System. A paper presented at the 38th National Solar Energy Forum (NASEF), held at UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 23rd to 25th November, 2020.
8. A. S. Abubakar and S. B. Muhammad (2020). Experimental Investigation on the Internal Variables For Metal Basin and Concrete Cascade Double Slope Solar Stills. A paper presented at the 38 th National Solar Energy Forum (NASEF), held at UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 23 rd to 25th November, 2020.
9. S. B. Muhammad and A. S. Abubakar (2020). Comparative Performance of a Concrete Cascade Double Slope Solar Still Coupled with Evacuated Tube Solar Water Heater and Metal Basin Solar Still. A paper presented at the 38th National Solar Energy Forum (NASEF), held at UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 23rd to 25th November, 2020.
10. A. Y. Muhammad and S. B. Muhammad (2020). Estimation of Background Radiation using GeigerMuller Counter in UsmanuDanfodiyo University Permanent Site and Dundaye Village, Sokoto. Apaper presented at the 38th National Solar Energy Forum (NASEF), held at UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 23rd to 25th November, 2020.
11. M. A. Mohammed, N. M. Mustaza, S. B. Muhammad, F. M. A. Trepil, R. Saad, F. Ahmad, (2020). Subsurface Investigation of Suspected Ground Subsidence Prone Zone Using Electrical Resistivity Tomography Technique. A paper presented at the International Conference on Earth and Environmental Science (ICEMEN 2020) held at Penang Malaysia.
12. Y. A. Sanusi and S. B. Muhammad (2019). Performance evaluation of two models for estimating heat flow values: A case study of eastern part of Bornu Basin. A paper presented at 53rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) held at UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 14th to 18th July 2019.
13. Y. A. Sanusi and S. B. Muhammad (2019). Trend analysis of lineaments inferred from gravity data. A paper presented at 53rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria (SAN) held at UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria, 14th to 18th July 2019.
14. Samuel, Y. M., Saad, R., Mustaza, N. M., Saidin, M. M. and Muhammad, S. B. (2018). Ground Magnetic Signature of Meteorite Impact at Bukit Bunuh, Lenggong, Preak, Malaysia. A paper presented at the 41st Annual National Conference of the Nigerian Institute of Physics held at Federal University Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria, 18-12 October 2018.
15. Samuel, Y. M., Saad, R., Mustaza, N. M., Saidin, M. M. and Muhammad, S. B. (2018). 2-D Resistivity and geotechnical investigation for Sungai Batu Soil Characterization. A paper presented at the 5th Geophysical Society Conference held at Federal University Dutse, Jigawa State, Nigeria, 19-22 June 2018.
16. S. B. Muhammad, R. Saad, M. Saidin, R. Yusoh, M. A. Mohammed and Y. M. Samuel (2018). Two-step filtering of ground magnetic data for archaeological investigation at Sungai Batu, Kedah, Malaysia. A paper resented at NGC National Geoscience Conference, held at Bayview Hotel, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 18- 19 September 2018.
17. M. A. Balarabe and S. B. Muhammad (2017). Multiple Linear Regression Model for Determining Aerosol Index in Sahel Zone of Nigeria. A paper presented at 2nd International Conference on GreenEngineering for Sustainable Development (IC- GESD 2017), held at Faculty of Engineering, BayeroUniversity, Kano, New Campus, 5- 7 December 2017.
18. M. A. Balarabe and S. B. Muhammad (2017). Artificial Neural Network Model to Predict Ozone Monitoring Instrument – Aerosol Index (OMI-AI) in the North Central Zone of Nigeria. Proceedings of the 3rd Annual International Conference (YUMSCIC), held at Faculty of Science, Yusuf MaitamaSule University, Kano, December 2017.
19. Muhammad, S. B. and Saad, R. (2017). Multiple Linear Regression for Rapid Estimation of Subsurface Resistivity from Apparent Resistivity Measurements. A paper presented at 19th International Conference on Geophysics and Seismology (ICGS) 2017, held at Amari Watergate, Bangkok, Thailand, 30-31 August 2017.
20. Yusoh, R., Saad, R., Saidin, M., Andika, F. and Muhammad, S. B. (2017). Integration of Resistivity and Seismic Refraction using Combine Inversion for Ancient River Findings at Sungai Batu, LembahBujang, Malaysia. A paper presented at 19th International Conference on Geophysics and Seismology (ICGS) 2017, held at Amari Watergate, Bangkok, Thailand, 30-31 August 2017.
21. Muhammad, S. B., Dabai K. A., Danmallam, I. and Abdulkadir, M. (2012). Effect of Cooling on the Performance of Solar Panel in Electrical Power Generation. A paper presented at the International conference on Renewable energy (Solar Africa) at Sokoto-Nigeria (December 2012).
22. Muhammad, S. B., Dabai K. A., Danmallam, I., Sa’idu, A and Labaran, M. M. (2012). Effects of Solar Radiation and Wind Speed on the Performance of Silicon Solar Cell in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria. A paper presented at the International conference on Renewable energy (Solar Africa) at Sokoto-Nigeria (December 2012).
23. U. A. Ali, K. Suleiman, I. Nouhou, S. B. Muhammad and Bell, A.Z.A (2011) New Approach to Maintenance Optimization using Reliability Based Models. A paper presented at 46th Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria at Zaria Zazzau (24 th - 28th July 2011).
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