Abba Aminu Muhammad

@abu.edu.ng

Department of Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Ahmadu Bello University

Abba Aminu Muhammad


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Aminu Muhammad Abba, born in 1990, is a Lecturer-I with the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University at the year 2014. He also has a Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the same institution at 2017. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Nile University of Nigeria. He is a student member of the institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), member IEEE Antenna and Propagation Society, and a member Nigerian Society of Engineers. His areas of research interests are Wireless Sensor Networks, RF Energy Harvesting, Optimization and Wireless Communications.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Ahma,du Bello University (2014)
Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering , Ahmadu Bello University (2017)
PhD, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Nile University of Nigeria (in view)

RESEARCH, TEACHING, or OTHER INTERESTS

Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence
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Scopus Publications

157

Scholar Citations

5

Scholar h-index

4

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Scopus Publications

  • A Wideband Rectifier Design for Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Network Applications
    A. M. Abba, T. Karataev, O. Oshiga, S. Muhammad, J. J. Tiang, et al.
    Radioengineering, 2026
    This paper presents a compact wideband rectifier for low-power Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) applications, which enables efficient energy harvesting across multiple frequency bands. The proposed wideband rectifier operates efficiently over a broad bandwidth from 0.5-1.4 GHz covering the DTV band, LTE-700, ISM-900, and GSM-900. It employs a Coupled Three-Line Transformer (CTLT) as an impedance matching network to achieve a compact design and robust performance across a wide bandwidth. The circuit uses a voltage doubler configuration with SMS7630 diodes. It was designed, simulated, and validated through fabrication. At 0 dBm, it achieves a Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) greater than 57% with a 3 kΩ load. The results show that the CTLT matching network can also maintain a high PCE over a wide range of load impedance from 2 to 7 kΩ. The design has a maximum efficiency of 74.2% at 0.65 GHz; it is compact with an electrical size of 0.428λ × 0.037λ, outperforming conventional rectifiers in efficiency and size. This rectifier is well-suited for powering battery-less IoT applications and WSN devices. Keywords: Coupled three-line transformer (CTLT), impedance matching network, power conversion efficiency (PCE), radio frequency energy harvesting (RFEH), rectifier, voltage doubler
  • Design of Coupled Three-Line Impedance Transformers Using Artificial Neural Network
    Yahaya A. Aliyu, Tologon Karataev, Aminu Muhammad Abba, Abdulrasaq O. Amuda
    2025 IEEE International Microwave and Antenna Symposium Imas 2025, 2025
  • Broadband Rectifiers for Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting
    Aminu Muhammad Abba, Tologon Karataev, Omotayo Oshiga, Oghodara Oghenewvogaga
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science Icmeas 2023, 2023
    Our environment is blessed with abundant Radio Frequency (RF) energy which can be harvested to provide a steady power supply to low-powered devices such as wireless sensors, Internet of Thing devices etc. Broadband rectifiers are devices that can harvest RF energy over a wide range of frequencies. They have the advantage of collecting RF energy as much as possible over wide frequency spectrum. However, designing a broadband rectifier is very challenging. This paper presents a review of broadband rectifiers for RF energy harvesting. A good rectifier must be compact, efficient and simple in design. From the works reviewed, it was observed that the most commonly used topology for designing a broadband rectifier are the voltage doubler and the shunt rectifier topology. The most compact rectifier has a size of 37×10 mm2.
  • A Review of Localization Techniques in Wireless Sensor Networks
    Aminu Muhammad Abba, Jaafaru Sanusi, Omotayo Oshiga, Shamsuddeen Abdullahi Mikail
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science Icmeas 2023, 2023
    A wireless sensor network (WSN) comprises of sensor nodes (SNs) deployed for various purposes such as target tracking, target monitoring and localization. The rising need for individuals to access localization-based services has given rise to the emergence of localization techniques in WSN s. Localization means acquiring some information about objects of interest from multiple points in a particular location or area. Applications of localization can be found in autonomous vehicles, Internet of Things etc. This study presents an analysis and review of localization techniques in WSNs. We identified the merits and the demerits of different localization techniques. Future research on localization in WSN should focus on; developing a secure 3-D localization technique for underwater ecosystems and development of an efficient localization technique that can adapt for different environments, both indoor and outdoor.
  • An Efficient Narrowband Null-Steering Beamformer for Interference Mitigation in Wireless Communications
    Emmanuel A. Otsapa, Abdoulie M. S. Tekanyi, Mahmud T. Kabir, Hassan A. Abdulkareem, Aminu M. Abba, et al.
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science Icmeas 2023, 2023
    In wireless communication systems, it is frequently preferable to use a null steering beamformer to reduce interference from strong narrowband signals and other multi-path signals. This paper proposes an efficient narrowband null-steering beamformer based on an Improved Davies Narrowband Null-steering (IDNN) algorithm combined with an Improved Constant Modulus Algorithm (ICMA). The designed beamformer can impose adaptive nulls at interferences without knowing directions in the side lobe region by employing the ICMA for signal adaptation, while maintaining the main lobe toward the desired user direction. The results reveal that the developed beamformer increased the convergence rate by 12.8%, as seen by lower output power convergence when compared to the traditional Davies Narrowband Null-steering (DNN) algorithm. Thus, the new algorithm is observed to have much faster convergence behavior.
  • An Efficient Broadband Null-Steering Beamformer for Interference Mitigation in Wireless Communication
    Emmanuel A. Otsapa, Abdoulie M. S. Tekanyi, Mahmud T. Kabir, Hassan A. Abdulkareem, Aminu M. Abba, et al.
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science Icmeas 2023, 2023
    It's often desirable using a null steering beamformer to mitigate strong broadband signals interference in wireless communication system. This paper proposes an efficient broadband null-steering beamformer based on an improved Davies Broadband Null-steering (DBN) algorithm combined with Improved Constant Modulus Algorithm (ICMA). The designed beamformer can impose adaptive broadband nulls at interferences without knowing directions in the sidelobe region by employing the ICMA for signal adaptation, while maintaining the main lobe toward the desired user direction. As evidenced by the reduced average output power convergence when compare to the existing DBN algorithm, the designed broadband beamformer improved convergence rate by 16.9%. Thus, the new algorithm is observed to have much faster convergence behavior.
  • The Impact of Communication Technologies on the Smart Grid
    Jaafaru Sanusi, Oghorada Oghenewvogaga, Bukola Babatunde Adetokun, Aminu Muhammad Abba
    Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Development Nigercon 2022, 2022
    The traditional power grid is considered no longer viable because it is old, overstretched, unreliable hence the reason for the transformation into the smart grid (SG). The Future SG will have monitoring, automation and communication capabilities which is the main focus of this paper. The SG can also provide two-way communication, real-time pricing and demand-side management. It will have self-healing capability in the case of any fault in the system, unlike the conventional power grid. Furthermore, the SG will have renewable energy resources (RER), advanced metering infrastructure(AMI), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) as the essential blocks of SG. The reliability of the SG can be guaranteed by intelligent monitoring and control system with robust information and communication technology. This paper provides a survey of the SG system, a basic overview of the SG, a summary of the various types of communication technologies that can be used in the SG, the requirements for smart grid communication in other to have an effective and efficient communication system and finally, the future trends of SG communication.
  • A Spatio-Temporal Non-Concurrent Data Gathering and Energy Replenishment in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks (ST-NCDR)
    Shamsuddeen Abdullahi Mikail, Usman Aliyu Danjuma, Abdoulie Momodou Sunkary Tekanyi, Kabir Abubilal Ahmad, Aminu Muhammad Abba
    Proceedings of the 2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Development Nigercon 2022, 2022
    Wireless rechargeable sensor networks (WRSNs) addressed the energy bottle-neck inherent in Wireless sensor Networks (WSN) by utilizing mobile chargers to travel and replenish the energy of nodes. Most WRSNs schemes operate by allowing simultaneous data gathering with energy recharging. This increases the storage and processing power requirements of the nodes and their overall design cost. A non-concurrent data gathering and energy replenishment in WRSNs named Spatio-Temporal Non-Concurrent Data gathering and energy Recharging (ST-NCDR) is hereby proposed to enable realistic deployment of WRSNs using low-cost sensors that can easily be implemented. Simulation results indicate that the developed scheme has a lower energy consumption of the mobile chargers (MCs) and also a higher average residual energy of nodes than a scheme that executes the two tasks simultaneously.
  • Enhancing the Transmission Performance of Step Index Plastic Optical Fiber
    Isiyaku Yau, Suleiman M. Sani, Aliyu D. Usman, Abdoulie M. S. Tekanyi, Aminu M. Abba, et al.
    Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Information Technology for Education and Development Changing the Narratives Through Building A Secure Society with Disruptive Technologies Ited 2022, 2022
    The use of Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) cable has the potential to enhance broadband transmission, particularly in the indoor access network. The POF cable offers a cost-effective solution because it is much easier to install and less expensive than glass optical fiber. The biggest drawback of the POF cable is intermodal dispersion, which reduces the link bandwidth of a 100 m length of cable to approximately 40 MHz. Numerous studies are being conducted to enhance the bandwidth-length product of POF. This work seeks to minimize the intermodal dispersion of the cable by finding optimal materials for the core and cladding of the cable with the improved bandwidth-length product. The results obtained indicate that the optimal core and cladding materials have refractive indices of 1.4865 and 1.4756, respectively. The intermodal dispersion per unit length is found to be 36.169 ps/m. The bandwidth of 100 m of the improved POF cable is therefore 121.65 MHz. A RoF communication system based on the developed POF is designed using the Optisystem16 software tool. The Bit Error Rate (BER) performance of the system in terms of quality factor is evaluated. A maximum achievable POF cable length of 117 m is obtained for a transmission data rate of 1 Gbps with an acceptable quality factor of 7.0.
  • A Review on 6G Wireless Communication Systems: Localization and Sensing
    Jaafaru Sanusi, Omotayo Oshiga, Sadiq Thomas, Sadiq Idris, Steve Adeshina, et al.
    2021 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science Icmeas 2021, 2021
    The demand for multimedia data services has grown up rapidly over the years. Fifth generation (5G) wireless communication which has been deployed in a lot of countries will not be able to meet up with users demand based on the estimated mobile traffic volume of users in the next few years. Therefore, the sixth generation (6G) communication has been proposed to address the constraints/limitations of 5G communication. 6G systems will operate in the millimeter wave (mmWave) and terahertz region which has larger bandwidth and offers higher data rate than 5G systems. 6G has a lot of opportunities like high-definition imaging, frequency spectroscopy, accurate localization and sensing, which is the main focus of this work. There are a lot of opportunities for sensing at higher frequencies because of fine resolution in all physical dimensions (range, Doppler and angle). Moreover, localization and sensing in 6G is made possible by the key enablers technologies which are: the use of new radio band for communication, intelligent beam-space incorporation of intelligent surfaces, artificial intelligence and machine learning methods. In the new proposed 6G system, it is necessary for localization, sensing and communication to coexist, sharing the same time-frequency-spatial resources. In other to enable sharing, cooperation, coexistence and co-design, various mechanisms and approaches are needed in 6G communication systems.
  • Review on Charge Scheduling Techniques for On-Demand Wireless Recheargeable Sensor Networks
    Aminu Muhammad Abba, Sadiq Thomas, Aliyu Danjuma Usman, Abdoulie Momodou Sunkary Tekanyi, Kabir Ahmad Abu-Bilal, et al.
    2021 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and Applied Science Icmeas 2021, 2021

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A Wideband Rectifier Design for Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Network Applications
    AM ABBA, T KARATAEV, O OSHIGA, S MUHAMMAD, JJ TIANG, ...
    Radioengineering 35 (1), 137-146 , 2026
    2026.0
  • Design of Coupled Three-Line Impedance Transformers Using Artificial Neural Network
    YA Aliyu, T Karataev, AM Abba, AO Amuda
    2025 IEEE International Microwave and Antenna Symposium (IMAS), 1-6 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Broadband Rectifiers for Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting
    AM Abba, T Karataev, O Oshiga, O Oghenewvogaga
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 1
  • A review of localization techniques in wireless sensor networks
    AM Abba, J Sanusi, O Oshiga, SA Mikail
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 78
  • An Efficient Broadband Null-Steering Beamformer for Interference Mitigation in Wireless Communication
    EA Otsapa, AMS Tekanyi, MT Kabir, HA Abdulkareem, AM Abba, M Bello, ...
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 1
  • Schemes for Extending the Network Lifetime of Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks
    SA Mikail, AD Usman, AMS Tekanyi, KA Ahmad, AA Muhammad, I Yau, ...
    2023.0
  • Enhancing the Transmission Performance of Step Index Plastic Optical Fiber
    I Yau, SM Sani, AD Usman, AMS Tekanyi, AM Abba, D Gambo
    2022 5th Information Technology for Education and Development (ITED), 1-5 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 1
  • The impact of communication technologies on the smart grid
    J Sanusi, O Oghenewvogaga, BB Adetokun, AM Abba
    2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies … , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 8
  • A Spatio-Temporal Non-Concurrent Data Gathering and Energy Replenishment in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks (ST-NCDR)
    SA Mikail, UA Danjuma, AMS Tekanyi, KA Ahmad, AM Abba
    2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies … , 2022
    2022.0
  • Optimal PID controller tuning for DC motor speed control using smell agent optimization algorithm
    AM Abba, T Karataev, S Thomas, AM Ali, I Yau, SA Mikail
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology 7 (1), 23-27 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 10
  • Review on Charge Scheduling Techniques for On-Demand Wireless Recheargeable Sensor Networks
    AM Abba, S Thomas, AD Usman, AMS Tekanyi, KA Abu-Bilal, J Sanusi
    2021 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 3
  • A review on 6G wireless communication systems: Localization and sensing
    J Sanusi, O Oshiga, S Thomas, S Idris, S Adeshina, AM Abba
    2021 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 38
  • APPLICATION OF WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS FOR MONITORING ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION LINES: A SURVEY
    SA Mikail, AM Abba, AY Kassim, ZZ Muhammad
    Zaria Journal of Electrical Engineering Technology 9 (2), 16-23 , 2020
    2020.0
  • An Efficient Resource Allocation Scheme for Non Orthogonal Multiple Accerss in a Millimeter Wave Channel for 5g
    ZZ Muhammad, AY Kassim, SA Mikail, AM Abba
    ATBU Journal of Science, Technology and Education 8 (3), 137-143 , 2020
    2020.0
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN EFFICIENT WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER AND CHARGING SYSTEM (500MHZ–900MHZ)
    AMS Tekanyi, EC Francis, AM Abba
    Zaria Journal of Electrical Engineering Technology 8 (2), 105-111 , 2019
    2019.0
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED ERGODIC CAPACITY OF UNDERLAY COGNITIVE RADIO WITH IMPERFECT CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION
    AM ABBA
    2017.0
  • An Efficient Broadband Null-Steering Beamformer for Interference Mitigation in Wireless Communication
    EA Otsapa, HA Abdulkareem, A Dalhatu, AMS TekanyiDepartment, ...
  • Schemes for Extending the Network Lifetime of Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks
    M Abdullahi, A Usman, A Momodou, A Tekanyi, K Ahmad, A Abba, I Yau, ...
    SLU Journal of Science and Technology 10 , 0
    Citations: 17

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • A review of localization techniques in wireless sensor networks
    AM Abba, J Sanusi, O Oshiga, SA Mikail
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 78
  • A review on 6G wireless communication systems: Localization and sensing
    J Sanusi, O Oshiga, S Thomas, S Idris, S Adeshina, AM Abba
    2021 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 38
  • Schemes for Extending the Network Lifetime of Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks
    M Abdullahi, A Usman, A Momodou, A Tekanyi, K Ahmad, A Abba, I Yau, ...
    SLU Journal of Science and Technology 10 , 0
    Citations: 17
  • Optimal PID controller tuning for DC motor speed control using smell agent optimization algorithm
    AM Abba, T Karataev, S Thomas, AM Ali, I Yau, SA Mikail
    FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology 7 (1), 23-27 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 10
  • The impact of communication technologies on the smart grid
    J Sanusi, O Oghenewvogaga, BB Adetokun, AM Abba
    2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies … , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 8
  • Review on Charge Scheduling Techniques for On-Demand Wireless Recheargeable Sensor Networks
    AM Abba, S Thomas, AD Usman, AMS Tekanyi, KA Abu-Bilal, J Sanusi
    2021 1st International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2021
    2021.0
    Citations: 3
  • Broadband Rectifiers for Radio Frequency Energy Harvesting
    AM Abba, T Karataev, O Oshiga, O Oghenewvogaga
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 1
  • An Efficient Broadband Null-Steering Beamformer for Interference Mitigation in Wireless Communication
    EA Otsapa, AMS Tekanyi, MT Kabir, HA Abdulkareem, AM Abba, M Bello, ...
    2023 2nd International Conference on Multidisciplinary Engineering and … , 2023
    2023.0
    Citations: 1
  • Enhancing the Transmission Performance of Step Index Plastic Optical Fiber
    I Yau, SM Sani, AD Usman, AMS Tekanyi, AM Abba, D Gambo
    2022 5th Information Technology for Education and Development (ITED), 1-5 , 2022
    2022.0
    Citations: 1
  • A Wideband Rectifier Design for Internet of Things (IoT) and Wireless Sensor Network Applications
    AM ABBA, T KARATAEV, O OSHIGA, S MUHAMMAD, JJ TIANG, ...
    Radioengineering 35 (1), 137-146 , 2026
    2026.0
  • Design of Coupled Three-Line Impedance Transformers Using Artificial Neural Network
    YA Aliyu, T Karataev, AM Abba, AO Amuda
    2025 IEEE International Microwave and Antenna Symposium (IMAS), 1-6 , 2025
    2025.0
  • Schemes for Extending the Network Lifetime of Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks
    SA Mikail, AD Usman, AMS Tekanyi, KA Ahmad, AA Muhammad, I Yau, ...
    2023.0
  • A Spatio-Temporal Non-Concurrent Data Gathering and Energy Replenishment in Wireless Rechargeable Sensor Networks (ST-NCDR)
    SA Mikail, UA Danjuma, AMS Tekanyi, KA Ahmad, AM Abba
    2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies … , 2022
    2022.0
  • APPLICATION OF WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS FOR MONITORING ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION LINES: A SURVEY
    SA Mikail, AM Abba, AY Kassim, ZZ Muhammad
    Zaria Journal of Electrical Engineering Technology 9 (2), 16-23 , 2020
    2020.0
  • An Efficient Resource Allocation Scheme for Non Orthogonal Multiple Accerss in a Millimeter Wave Channel for 5g
    ZZ Muhammad, AY Kassim, SA Mikail, AM Abba
    ATBU Journal of Science, Technology and Education 8 (3), 137-143 , 2020
    2020.0
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN EFFICIENT WIRELESS POWER TRANSFER AND CHARGING SYSTEM (500MHZ–900MHZ)
    AMS Tekanyi, EC Francis, AM Abba
    Zaria Journal of Electrical Engineering Technology 8 (2), 105-111 , 2019
    2019.0
  • DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMPROVED ERGODIC CAPACITY OF UNDERLAY COGNITIVE RADIO WITH IMPERFECT CHANNEL STATE INFORMATION
    AM ABBA
    2017.0
  • An Efficient Broadband Null-Steering Beamformer for Interference Mitigation in Wireless Communication
    EA Otsapa, HA Abdulkareem, A Dalhatu, AMS TekanyiDepartment, ...