Johnson Daddy Audu
Assistant Professor
Dhahran
Summary
Enthusiastic Assistant Professor experienced in active teaching methods and research in theoretical and numerical analysis of partial differential equations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Professor
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Dhahran
01.2019 - Current
- Applied innovative teaching methods, including flip-classroom and inquiry-based learning, to reduce students failure rate course from 15% to 4%.
- Coordinated two editions of students mathematics context on real-life applications of mathematics.
- Performed research in applied mathematics to serve basis for academic for publication
- Revised pre-calculus and calculus syllabuses to include real-life applications
- Contributed to campus activities to promote positive university image.
- Organized teaching development seminars for prep-year mathematics instructors.
Lecturer B
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Dhahran
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Prepared and delivered lectures and recitations to undergraduate students.
- Prepared and administered assignments, quizzes, and Tests
- Participated in students and faculty events to highlight program offerings, engage students and increase profile on campus
- Conducted PhD research in applied mathematics.
Scientific Officer
National Agency
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Prepared research proposals, work plans, cost estimates, memoranda, letters, and presentations
- Collected, statistically analyzed, and interpreted field data. Prepared technical reports, including investigation and closure reports and bid documents
- Coordinated workshops and seminars
- Trained 26 new employees on applications of finite element Analysis to scientific and engineering problems and used scientific software for numerical computing
- Performed various tasks as required for research projects
- Worked with grants department to pitch research proposals to large donors in order to secure needed funding.
Mathematics Tutor
Ikata Community School
Rivers
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Worked with students in classrooms or home environments to provide educational support
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies
- Created special handouts, study guides and enrichment materials to boost student knowledge
- Prepared students for national examinations
Education
Ph.D. - Mathematics
01.2014 - 08.2018
CGPA: 3.46/4.00,
PhD dissertation: Two-level Galerkin Mixed Finite Element Method for Generalized Darcy- Forccheimer Problems
Advisor: Faisal Fairag, Ph.D
Co-Advisor : Kassem Mustapha , Ph.D
Master of Science - Applied Mathematics
07.2008 - 01.2011
CGPA: 3.22/4.00
Thesis Topic: Linear Compact Operators and Application to Boundary Value Problems
Advisor: Guy Degla
B.Sc - Applied Mathematics
08.2003 - 02.2008
CGPA: 4.68/5.00,
Project Topic: Some parametric and non-parametric statistical analyses of reported cases of road accidents in Nigeria.
Advisor: Surajo Lawal, PhD
Skills
Classroom presentations
Accomplishments
- Achieved a high student success rate in a college algebra and trigonometry course by flipping the classrooms of challenging topics.
- Resolved students difficulties in assessing old exam questions by creating online question banks for the prep-year mathematics courses.
- Pioneered the real-life application of mathematics context at the KFUPM prep-year mathematics program to steer the interests of students in mathematics.
- Achieved excellent instructor evaluation for 8 consecutive semesters through dedication and innovation.
- Collaborated with a team of three on the project: reconstruction of fractional models from boundary measurements.
- Reviewed and published research articles in reputable mathematics journals.
Affiliations
Member of Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, United Kingdom, Membership Number: P0045216 2022 – Present
Awards
- Haursdorff Center of Mathematics Travel grant Award: Synergies between Data Science and PDE Analysis, Haurdorf Center of Mathematics, Bonn, Germany, 2022
- First prize - Maths in 5minutes presentation competition, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2018.
- First prize - Maths in 5minutes Presentation competition, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2017.
- Second prize- KFUPM 8th Scientific research presentation, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2017.
- First prize - Maths in 5minutes Presentation competition, KFUPM, Saudi Arabia, 2016.
- Innovation Prize- AUST/Abuja- Technology village award, Nigeria, 2011.
- Scholarship Award: Petroleum Technology Development Trust Fund (PTDF), Abuja, Nigeria, 2010.
- Saheed-Usl-Islam Award for Best Graduating Student in Mathematics, Bayero University, Nigeria, 2008.
- Best graduating Student award: His excellency, Governor Ibrahim Shekarau Award, Bayero University, Nigeria, 2008
Timeline
Assistant Professor - King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
01.2019 - Current
King Fahd University of Petroleum And Minerals(KFUPM) - Ph.D., Mathematics
01.2014 - 08.2018
Lecturer B - King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
01.2014 - 12.2018
Scientific Officer - National Agency
01.2012 - 01.2014
African University of Science & Technology(AUST) - Master of Science, Applied Mathematics
07.2008 - 01.2011
Mathematics Tutor - Ikata Community School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Bayero University - B.Sc, Applied Mathematics
08.2003 - 02.2008
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