Assistant Professor, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia ✨
Dr. Abdulrazak Jinadu Otaru is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at King Faisal University, Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. With extensive teaching experience, he has held academic roles at King Faisal University and the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. His expertise spans Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Numerical Methods, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Dr. Otaru’s research focuses on machine learning applications in modeling thermal degradation and porous material systems.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Otaru holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Modelling and Simulation. His education has equipped him with advanced knowledge in CFD, machine learning, and material sciences, allowing him to contribute significantly to his field.
Experience 💼
Dr. Otaru has served as an academic in both undergraduate and postgraduate settings. At King Faisal University, he teaches courses such as Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics, Numerical Methods, and Engineering Computing. Previously, at the Federal University of Technology Minna, he taught subjects like Transport Phenomena, Chemical Reaction Engineering, and Chemical Engineering Design.
Research Interests 🔬
Dr. Otaru’s research revolves around Chemical Engineering, focusing on Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), machine learning for material modeling, carbon capture technologies, and the thermo-kinetic analysis of bio-composites. His ongoing projects include studies on the thermal degradation of palm fronds, polyolefin bio-composites, and various zeolite synthesis processes.
Awards 🏆
Dr. Otaru has earned recognition for his contributions to chemical engineering and material sciences, particularly for his innovative use of machine learning techniques in chemical process modeling. His work in computational techniques for sustainable material processing has been highly regarded in both academic and industrial circles.
Publications 📚
Dr. Otaru has published numerous research papers in renowned journals. His recent works include:
Thermal Decomposition of Date Seed/Polypropylene Homopolymer: Machine Learning CDNN, Kinetics, and Thermodynamics published in Polymers, MDPI on 23rd January 2025. Link to the article.
Kinetics Study of the Thermal Decomposition of Date Seed Powder/HDPE Plastic Blends published in Bioresource Technology Reports, Elsevier on 13th January 2025. Link to the article.
Conclusion
Dr. Otaru stands out as a highly deserving candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His exceptional research output, interdisciplinary work, and continuous contributions to the scientific community make him a key figure in the field of Chemical Engineering. With a proven record of academic excellence and an innovative approach to solving complex engineering problems, Dr. Otaru exemplifies the qualities of a distinguished researcher.