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Dr. Aminu Saidu

Area of specialization:Nuclear and radiation Physics
Email:
Phone:Saidu.aminu@udusok.edu.ng

List of Selected Publications

1. Saidu, A, E.E Ike, Baba-kutigi, A.N and S.B. Muhammad (2012) “Spatial Distribution of Beta Radionuclide Activity in Ground Water in Sokoto City North Western Nigeria”, International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology Volume 2(9) 18-22 ISSN 2221-8386.
2. Baba-kutigi, A.N, Saidu, A, Sanusi, A, Basiru, Y. A, Sanusi, R. K (2012). Analysis of Gross Alpha and Gross Beta Radioactivity in Sachet Water Hawked in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State. International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology. 2(6): 11-16 ISSN 2221-8386.
3. Saidu A, A.N Baba-kutugi and Buda S. (2012). “Determination of Gross Alpha Radioactivity in Underground Drinking Water in the Permanent Site of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto” International Journal of Science and Advanced Technology. 2(1):1-4 ISSN 2221-8386
4. Saidu A and E.E Ike (2013). “Survey of Gross Alpha Radioactivity in Bore Hole and Well Water in Sokoto City North Western Nigeria” Nigerian journal of Basic and Applied Sciences. 20(3): 20-26 ISSN 0794-5698 (DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v21i1.3)
5. A. Saidu, K. A. Dabai, S.A. Ogunsina, Y.D. Samson and S.B. Muhammad (2013). Gross Beta Radioactivity in Underground Drinking Water from Permanent Site of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research. 4(3): 1-4 ISSN 2229-5518
6. Buda, S., Yahya, H.N., Isah, K.U., Dabai, K.A., Uba, A. and Saidu, A (2014). Synthesis of cupper zinc tin sulfide (Cu2ZnSnS4) thin film using thermal evaporation. Nigerian Journal of Solar Energy. 25:63-67. ISSN: 0794-9537
7. M. M. A. Maqableh, S. Hashim, Y. S. M. Alajerami, M. H. A. Mhareb, R. S. Dawwud, and A. Saidu (2014). The effect of europium oxide impurity on the optical and physical properties of lithium potassium borate glass. Journal Optics and Spectroscopy 117 (1): 67-71 ISSN 1562-6911 (DOI: 10.7868/S0030403414070149)
8. A. Saidu, H. Wagiran, M. A. Saeed and Y. S. M. Alajerami (2014) Structural Properties of Zinc Lithium Borate Glass. Journal Optics and Spectroscopy 117(3): 396-400 ISSN 1562-6911 (DOI: 10.1134/S0030400X14090239)
9. A. Saidu, H. Wagiran, M. A. Saeed and Y. S. M. Alajerami (2015). Thermoluminescence characteristics of zinc lithium borate glass activated with Cu+ (ZnO–Li2O–B2O3:Cu+) for radiation dosimetry. Journal of Radioanalytical and Nuclear Chemistry. 304 (2). pp. 627-632. ISSN 2365-731 (DOI 10.1007/s10967-014-3846-y)
10. F. Usman, R. Zainon, A. Saidu and A. Bala (2016). Evaluation of image reconstruction techniques in Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT/CT) imaging. Research &Reviews: Journal of Physics; 5(2): 13–22p. ISSN: 2278-2265(online), ISSN: 2347-9973
11. A. Saidu, H. Wagiran, A. Saeed, Y.S.M. Alajerami and A.B.A. Kadir. (2016), Effect of co-doping of Sodium on the Thermoluminescence Dosimetry Properties of Copper-doped Zinc Lithium Borate Glass System. Applied Radiation and Isotopes, Vol.118, 375-381p. ISNN 0969-8043 (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apradiso.2016.10.005)
12. Haydar K. Obayesa, H. Wagiran, R. Hussin, M. A Saeed. Saeed and A. Saidu (2015) Thermoluminescence Response of Nanoparticles Gold doped Lithium Borate Glass subjected to photon irradiation. Journal of Technology. Vol 77, No 1 257-261p ISSN 2080-3722 (DOI 10.11113/jt.v77.3676)
13. Haydar K. Obayesa, H. Wagiran, R. Hussin and A. Saidu (2015) Thermoluminescence properties of lithium borate glass subjected to 60Co gamma ray, Journal of Technology.76 (13).pp.85-88.ISSN 0127-9696 (DOI 10.11113/jt.v76.5832)
14. Y. S. M. Alajerami, K. M. Abushab, S. I. Alagha, M. H. A. Mhareb and A. Saidu, F. S. Kodeh, Kh. Ramadan (2017) Physical and Optical Properties of Sodium Borate Glasses Doped with Dy³⁺ ions, International Journal of Modern Physics B, vol. 31(23) (11 pages) ISSN 0217-9792 (DOI: 10.1142/S0217979217501715)
15. Muhammad Sabiu Bala, Saidu Aminu, Umar Sadik, Aliyu Aminu Safana and Adamu Ibrahim Usman (2017) Design and Construction of Solar Still-Solar Water Heater Hybrid for Small Scale Application, Journal of Alternate Energy Sources and Technologies, vol.i 8 (2). 11-16. ISSN: 2230-7982 (Online), ISSN: 2321-5186
16. A. Saidu, H. Wagiran, M. A. Saeed, H. K. Obayes, A. Bala and F. Usman, (2018), Thermoluminescence response of rare earth activated zinc lithium borate glass, Radiation Physics and Chemistry, 144 p413-418. ISSN 0969806X http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radphyschem.2017.10.004
17. Saidu A, Bala A. (2018). Assessment of the Specific Activity of Alpha- and Beta-emitting Radionuclides in Groundwater, Anka, Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Medical Physics; 15: 285-294. ISSN: 2252-0309 DOI: 10.22038/ijmp.2018.26350.1266.
18. Olaniyan TA, Aborisade CA, Balogun FA, Ogunsina SA, Saidu A, Ibrahim MB. 1 Almayahi BA, AlfarhadAF, Resen AH. (2018). Patient-Specific Radiation Dose and Cancer Risk in Computed Tomography Examinations in Ondo, Nigeria. Iranian Journal of Medical Physics 16: 85-90.ISSN: 2252-0309 DOI: 10.22038/ijmp.2018.23516.1234.
19. Hayder Khudhair Obayesa,, Oras khudhayer Obayesb, Qasim Shaker Kadhimc, A. Saidu, Mohammed Almaamorie (2019). Improved thermoluminescence and kinetic parameters of new strontium/copper co-doped lithium borate glass system, Nuclear Inst. and Methods in Physics Research B. 455 p74–82, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nimb.2019.06.028.
20. A Saidu, S. Namadi, S. B. Muhammad, K. M. Abubakar, M. Khalifa, Z. Shehu, S. Abdulfatah, M. A Balarabe (2018), Optimization of factors affecting biogas production from rice husks generated in Kebbi state, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy 18: p13-25, ISSN:1115-0610
21. M. A Balarabe, A. Saidu (2019) Multiple Regression model for prediction aerosol optical depth (AOD) in atmospheric column in Ilorin-Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy 18: p131-138, ISSN:1115-0610
22. A. Saidu, S. P. Arewa, S. A. Ogunsina, A. Bala, F. Usman, T. A. Olaniyan, M. K. Saleh, N. M. Ahmad and I. B. Mark (2020) “Estimation of dose distribution in patient undergoing hysterosalpingography fluroscopy guided medical procedure” Research &Reviews: Journal of Physics 9(2) ISSN: 2278-2265
23. A. Saidu, G. Bello, I. Nouhou, M. Danfulani, I.Y. Danyelwa, S.P. Arewa, S. A. Ogunsina, and H. S. Birchi (2020) Evaluation of Beam Alignment Collimation, Reproducibility and Accuracy of Diagnostic X-Ray Machines at Public and Private Hospitals in Sokoto Metropolis.” IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 19 (5), pp. 18-24. DOI: 10.9790/0853-1905131824
24. Fahad Usman, John Ojur Dennis, Khe Cheng Seong, Abdelaziz Yousif Ahmed, Thomas L. Ferrell, Yap Wing Fen, Amir Reza Sadrolhosseini,Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Fabrice Meriaudeau, and Aminu Saidu (2019), Enhanced Sensitivity of Surface Plasmon Resonance Biosensor Functionalized with Doped Polyaniline Composites for the Detection of Low-Concentration Acetone Vapour” Hindawi Journal of Sensors Volume 2019, https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/5786105
25. Abdullahi S., Momoh M., Moreh A. U., Bayawa A. M. and A. Saidu. (2020) Synthesis and characterization of CZTS thin films from compound target deposited by RF sputtering method. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 805. doi:10.1088/1757-899X/805/1/012001
26. H. S. Birchi, A. Saidu, S.B Muhammad, H. Ibrahim, R. Idris, A. Abubakar, U.M. Aliyu and G. Bello (2020). Effect of Local Temperature and Pressure on the Photon Beam Outputs from Linear Accelerator. Journal of African Medical Physics. Vol. 2, No. 2, pp 43-47. ISSN: 2643-5977.
27. Mu’azu M., Saidu, A. & Kola, T.A (2018) Construction And Performance Evaluation Of A Vertical Axis Wind Rotor For Shallow Well Water Pumping Application Nigerian Journal of Renewable Energy 18: p244-253, ISSN:1115-0610
28. Ibrahim Isa, Aminu Saidu, Sabiu Bala Muhammad, Murtala Muhammad Hamza, Aliyu Bala, and Abubakar Usman (2022), Radiological and Toxicity Impact of Uranium (238U) in Ground Water to Different Age Groups at Wurno, Sokoto State, Nigeria, Caliphate Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 4 (2). ISNN: 2705-313X DOI: https://doi.org/10.4314/cajost.v4i2.86
29. Usman Abubakar, Aminu Saidu, Sabiu Bala Muhammad, Junaidu Aliyu, Abdullahi Musa Ibrahim, Bashir Abdullahi, Musa Adamu Wasagu (2022), Influence of the Soil types on the Terrestrial Gamma Radiation Dose Rate (TGRD) at Dange-Shuni and its Mining sites, Journal of Applied Physics, Volume 14, Issue 2, e-ISSN: 2278-4861. DOI: 10.9790/4861-1402012633
30. Yusuf S. D, Ike E. E and Saidu A (2012) Xraybarr and Structural Shielding Evaluation in Diagnostic Radiology Department of Air Force Military Hospital, Jos, International Journal of Advancement in Physics, Volume 4, Number 1, 2012
31. Abdulkadir, M., Garba, N. N., Rabiu, N., Abdallah, C. A. C., Saleh, M. A., Abdullahi I. M., Aminu Saidu, and Abdulkadir, A “ (2023) Statistical analysis of radon concentration in borehole waters;correlation to geological formations katsina state, north western Nigeria, FUDMA Journal of Sciences vol. 7 (3)
32. Muttaka Umar, Aminu Saidu, Junaidu Aliyu, Anas Shehu (2022), Investigation of Attenuation Properties of Liquid Materials by Gamma Absorption-Scattering Method, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science Volume VII, Issue X, ISSN 2454-6194
33. Aminu Saidu, Abdulrahman Abubakar, Bashir Hamza Sokoto, Muttaka Umar, Usman Abubakar, Fahad Usman, Gazali Bello (2023) Optimization of Shielding Barriers for Feasible Exposure to Medical X-Ray Radiation, Caliphate Journal of Science and Technology, Vol. 5 (1). https://doi.org/10.4314/cajost.v5i3.xx
34. Ogunsina, S. A., Balogun, F. A., Saidu, A., Olaniyan, T. A., Umakha, `M, & Sule, A. (2023). Suitability of Different Materials as Human Tissue Simulating Materials in Co-60 Radiation Energy Beam. UMYU Scientifica, 2(4), 145 – 149. https://doi.org/10.56919/usci.2324.018
List of conferences/workshops/seminar Papers
1. A. Saidu, M.B. Abdullahi, .S. Kamba (2009): Degree of influence of the factors that hinders sustainable development of Primary Education: A paper presented at 2009 Annual National Conference, Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto – Nigeria (27th-29thjuly 2009).
2. Saidu A, E.E Ike, S. Abdullahi, Y.D. Samson, M.B Abdullahi R.A. Onoja (2011): “Survey of Gross Beta Radioactivity in Bore Hole and well water in Sokoto City North Western Nigeria” A paper presented at 2011, Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria at Zaria
3. Saidu A, A.N Baba-kutugi, Y.A Basiru, R.K Sanusi A. Sanusi (2011).”Survey of gross Alpha and Beta Radioactivity in Sachet Water Hawked in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State Nigeria” A paper presented at 2011, Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria at Zaria
4. Momoh, M., Muhammad, S. B., Saidu, A. and Nouhou, I. (2011). Mathematical modelling of the yield of two solar stills. A paper presented at the 2011 Annual Conference, National Solar Energy Forum (NASEF) at Sokoto-Nigeria (14th – 18th November, 2011).
5. S. B. Muhammad, K. A. Dabai, I. Danmallam A. Saidu and M.M. Labaran (2012)“ Effects of Solar Radiation and Wind Speed on the Performance of Silicon Solar Cell in Sokoto, North Western Nigeria”, A paper presented at 2012 1st Africa International Conference on Renewable Energy (Solar Africa 2012) at Sokoto Nigeria (12th -15th Dec. 2012).
6. Yusuf S.A and Saidu A. (2012) “correlation of global solar radiation with some meteorological variables in Sokoto, north-western Nigeria,” A paper presented at 2012 1st Africa International Conference on Renewable Energy (Solar Africa 2012) at Sokoto Nigeria (12th -15th Dec. 2012 )
7. Saidu Aminu, Baba-Kutigi AdamuNchama, Isah Kasim Usman and Garba Nuradden Nasiru (2014). Assessment of activity concentration in ground water in settlements around the gold mines of Bagega town, Anka Local Government Area Zamfara State Nigeria. A paper presented at the 2nd International Science Postgraduate Conference, held at Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Studies, University of Technology Malaysia (10 to 12 March, 2014).
8. A. Saidu, H. Wagiran, M. A. Saeed, Y. S. M. Alajeram, H. K. Obayes, and A.B.A. Kadir (2015). Optimization of Thermoluminescence response of copper doped zinc lithium borate glass co-doped with Na2O. A paper presented at the 3rd International Science Postgraduate Conference, held at Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Studies, University of Technology Malaysia (24 to 26 Feb, 2015).
9. A. Saidu, H. Wagiran and M. A. Saeed (2015). Thermally stimulated luminescence of Tb3+ in lithium zinc borate glass. A paper presented at the 1st IRCIL International Conference on Innovation in Science and Technology, held at University of Technology Malaysia KL Campus (20th April, 2015).
10. Nuraddeen Nasiru Garba, Nasiru Rabiu, Bala Bello Muhammad Dewu, Sadiq Umar, Aminu Ismaila and Aminu Saidu (2015). 222Rn concentration in bottle (mineral) water sold in ABU, Zaria – Nigeria. A paper presented at the 3rd International Science Postgraduate Conference, held at Ibnu Sina Institute for Fundamental Studies, University of Technology Malaysia (24 to 26 Feb, 2015).
11. A. Bala, A. Saidu, S. Namadi and Y. S. M. Alajerami (2017). Design and Simulation of a Neutron Source for the European Spallation Source (ESS). A paper presented at the first International conference of applied medical sciences, November 18-19 2017 Gaza-Palestine.
12. A Saidu, S. Namadi, S. B. Muhammad, K. M. Abubakar, M. Khalifa, Z. Shehu, S. Abdulfatah, M. A Balarabe (2018), Optimization of factors affecting biogas production from rice husks generated in Kebbi state, Nigeria. A paper presented at the third Biennial Africa Internation Renewable Energy Conference (Solar Africa 2018). December 18th – 20th , 2018.Sokoto Nigeria
13. Saratu Abdulfatah, Mu’azu Musa, Aminu Saidu, Aliyu S. Baki, Surajo Namadi (2018) Production of Biogas from Co-digestion of Cow Dung, Chicken Dropping and Cow Rumen Wastes in 20m3 fixed dome biogas digester. A paper presented at the third Biennial Africa International Renewable Energy Conference (Solar Africa 2018). December 18th – 20th, 2018. Sokoto Nigeria.
14. M. A Balarabe and A. Saidu (2018) Simple Linear Regression method to Estimate aerosol optical depth (AOD) in atmospheric column in Ilorin-Nigeria. A paper presented at the third Biennial Africa International Renewable Energy Conference (Solar Africa 2018). December 18th – 20th, 2018. Sokoto Nigeria.
15. G. Bello, A. Saidu (2019) Film rejection phenomena and its consequences in the radiology units of public and private hospitals in the Sokoto metropolis. A paper presented at the 53rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria 14th – 18th July 2019, Sokoto Nigeria.
16. A.S. Philips, A. Saidu (2019) Estimates and Radiological Implications of Dose Distribution to Patients undergoing Barium Enema Fluoroscopy Guided Medical Examination. Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria A paper presented at the 53rd Annual Conference of Science Association of Nigeria 14th – 18th July 2019, Sokoto Nigeria.
17. Abdullahi S., Momoh M., Moreh A. U., Bayawa A. M. and Saidu A. (2019) Synthesis and characterization of CZTS thin films from compound target deposited by RF sputtering method. A paper presented at the International conference on Nanotechnology. 22 – 24 October 2019. Ogbomoso, Nigeria.
18. Hasan Ibrahim. A. Saidu, Rilwanu Idris, Hadiza Sani Birchi (2019). Effect of season the photon output of linear accelerator in Sokoto North western Nigeria. A paper presented at the Association of radiation and clinical oncologist of Nigeria annual general meeting and scientific conference. 26 -27 September 2019. Abuja, Nigeria
19. H. S. Birchi, A. Saidu, S.B Muhammad, H. Ibrahim, R. Idris, A. Abubakar, U.M. Aliyu and G. Bello (2019). Daily quality audit of photon output from linear accelerator under temperature and pressure variability. A paper presented at the Nigerian association of medical Physicist annual scientific conference and workshop 13th -15th November 2019, Idi Araba Surulere Lagos.
20. Fahad Usman, John Ojur Dennis, Fabrice Meriaudeau, Khe Cheng Seong, Abdelaziz Yousif Ahmed, Bashir Abdulkadir, Abdullahi Abbas Adam And Aminu Saidu (2020), nvestigation of Adsorption behaviour of Acetone Vapour towards a Surface Plasmon Resonance Sensing Layer using Adsorption Isotherm Models, The 2ndInternational Conference on Innovative Technology, Engineering and Sciences, 22nd December 2020
1. Google Scholar ID https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rAA_YVQAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
2. ORCiD: https://orcid.org/ 0000-0002-7451-5686
3. Research Gate ID https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Aminu-Saidu-2
4. LinkedIn ID: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saidu-aminu-279230261