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Assoc. Prof. Yakubu Issaka

yissaka@umat.edu.gh

Position

Lecturer

Department

Geomatic Engineering

Research Interest

Global Navigation Satellite System and Applications, GIS Application, Cadastral Survey, Engineering Survey, Multi-Criteria Spatial Analysis, Disaster Risk Management and Environmental Assessment for Spatial Planning, Land Policy and Administration.




Autobiography

Academic Degrees

2013
PhD (Geomatic Engineering), 2013; MPhil (Geomatic Engineering), 2008; BSc (Geomatic Engineering), 2005.

Institutions Attended

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* University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa, Ghana, (2006-to 2008) *University of Mines and Technology (Then, KNUST School of Mines, Tarkwa), (2001-to 2005)

Awards

2012
*GETFund, Ghana, Staff Development Fund to pursue PhD at UMaT, Ghana, 2010 * UMaT, Ghana, Staff Development Fund to pursue MPhil at UMaT, Ghana, 2006

Academic Rank

2011--Date
Lecturer

Journal Publications

  1. Yakubu, I., Kumi-Boateng, B. (2020), "“Artificial Intelligence Techniques for Predicting Tidal Effects Based on Geographic Locations in Ghana”", Journal of Geodesy and Cartography, Vol. 46, No.1, , pp. 1-7.
  2. Yakubu I., and Dadzie, I. (2019), "“Modelling Uncertainties in Differential Global Positioning System Dataset”,", Indian Society of Geomatics-Journal of Geomatics,, Vol. 13, No. 1, , pp. 16-23.
  3. Yakubu, I., and Kumi-Boateng, B. (2019), " “Quantification of Geographical Variations of Solid Earth Tidal Effects for Geodetic Deformation Monitoring in Ghana”, ", Ghana Journal of Technology,, Vol. 3, No. 2, , pp. 73 - 81.
  4. Yakubu, I., Ziggah, Y. Y., and Yeboah, C. (2019), "“Evaluating Hurst Parameters and Fractal Dimensions of Surveyed Dataset of Tailings Dam Embankment”, ", , World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology-International Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering,, Vol. 13, No. 4, pp. 223-227
  5. Ziggah, Y. Y., Yakubu, I., Laari, P. B. and Hui Z. (2019), "“2D Cadastral Coordinate Transformation using Extreme Learning Machine Technique”,", Journal of Geodesy and Cartography , Vol. 67, No. 2, , pp. 321–343.
  6. akubu, I., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Asafo-Adjei, D. (2018), " “Hybrid-Methods-for Optimisation of Weights in Spatial Multi-Criteria Evaluation Decision for Fire Risk and Hazard”,", World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology-International Journal of Geotechnical and Geological Engineering,, Vol. 12, No. 12, , pp. 723-728.
  7. Yakubu, I., Ziggah, Y. Y. and Peprah M. S. (2018), "“Adjustment of DGPS Data using Artificial Intelligence and Classical Least Square Techniques”, ", Indian Society of Geomatics-Journal of Geomatics, , Vol. 12, No. 1,, pp. 13-20.
  8. Yakubu, I., Ziggah, Y. Y., and Baafi, K. A. (2018), "“Prediction of Tidal Effect on the Earth Crust for Geodetic Deformation Monitoring”, ", Ghana Journal of Technology,, Vol. 2, No. 2, , pp. 63 - 69.
  9. Yakubu, I., Ziggah, Y. Y. and Tenadu, K. (2018), " “Education for Spatial Planning and Design: Integrating Surveying and Mapping Sciences as a Foundation– A Case Study”,", FIG Congress 2018: Embracing our Smart World where the Continents Connect: Enhancing the Geospatial Maturity of Societies, Istanbul, Turkey, May 6–11, 2018,, , pp. 1-12
  10. Yakubu, I., Ziggah, Y. Y. and Asafo-Adjei. D. (2017), "“Appraisal of ANN and ANFIS for Predicting Vertical Total Electron Content (VTEC) in the Ionosphere for GPS Observations”,", Ghana Mining Journal,, Vol. 17, No.2,, pp. 12 - 16.
  11. Ziggah, Y. Y., and Yakubu, I. (2017), " “Alternative Methods of Determining Translation Parameters for Geocentric Translation Model Applications”,", Ghana Journal of Technology,, Vol. 2, No. 1,, pp. 38 - 50.
  12. Peprah, M. S., Ziggah, Y. Y., and Yakubu I. (2017), "“Performance Evaluation of the Earth Gravitational Model 2008 (EGM2008) – A Case Study”,", South African Journal of Geomatics,, Vol. 6. No. 1, , pp. 47-72.
  13. Ziggah, Y.Y., Yakubu, I., and Kumi-Boateng, B. (2016), " “Analysis of Methods for Ellipsoidal Height Estimation– The Case of a Local Geodetic Reference Network”, ", Ghana Mining Journal,, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 1 - 9.
  14. Kumi-Boateng, B. and Yakubu, I. (2016), "“Modelling Forest Fire Risk in the Goaso Forest Area of Ghana: Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Approach”,", nternational Journal of Environmental, Chemical, Ecological, Geological and Geophysical Engineering,, Vol. 10, No. 6, pp. 644 - 651.
  15. Yakubu, I., and B. Kumi-Boateng., (2015), "“Ramification of Datum and Ellipsoidal Parameters on Post Processed Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) Data – A Case Study”,", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 15, No. 1,, pp. 1-9.
  16. Asenso-Gyambibi, D., Yakubu, I., Oteng J. and Arkoh R., (2015), " “Comparative Study of Selected Data Processing Software Using Massive Point Cloud Data” ", International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Software Engineering,, Vol. 5, No. 5, pp. 175-183.
  17. Yakubu, I., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Duker, A. A., (2015), "“Review of Methods for Modelling Forest Fire Risk and Hazard”, ", African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology,, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp, pp. 155-165.
  18. Yakubu, I., Mireku-Gyimah, D. and Duker, A. A., (2013), "“Multi-Spatial Criteria Modelling of Fire Risk and Hazard in the West Gonja Area of Ghana”,", Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences,, Vol. 5, No. 5, , pp. 267-277..
  19. Agyei, G., Gordon, J., Arhinful E., and Yakubu I., (2012), " “Oil Industry Activities in Ghana: Community Perceptions and Sustainable Solutions”,", Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences,, Vol. 4 No. 5, , pp. 538-596.
  20. Eshun, P. A., Mireku-Gyimah, D., and Yakubu, I., (2012), "“Social Responsibility Cost Estimation Model for Mineral Investments in Ghana”,", Asian Journal of Business and Management Sciences,, Vol. 1, No. 1,, pp. 173-188.
  21. Yakubu, I., and Kumi-Boateng, B., (2011), "“Control Position Fix Using Single Frequency Global Positioning System Receiver Technique - A Case Study”,", Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences,, Vol. 3, No. 1,, pp. 32-37.
  22. Boye, C. B. and Yakubu, I., (2011), " “Spatio – Temporal Variability of Rainfall distribution in the Western Region of Ghana”,", Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences,, Vol. 3 No. 4,, pp. 393-399.
  23. Boye, C. B. and Yakubu, I., (2010), "“A Comparative Study on Position Fixing with GPS to Ascertain Positional Accuracy”,", Ghana Mining Journal,, Vol. 12, , pp. 1-6
  24. Kumi-Boateng, B., and Yakubu, I., (2010), "“Assessing the Quality of Spatial Data”,", European Journal of Scientific Research, , Vol. 43, , pp. 514-523.
  25. Kumi-Boateng, B., Boye, C. B. and Yakubu, I., (2010), "” Land Use/Land Cover Mapping Using Remote Sensing for Urban Development - A Case Study of Tarkwa and Its Environs”,", International Journal of Engineering Sciences,, Vol. 2, No. 4, pp. 94-103.
  26. Kumi-Boateng, B. and Yakubu, I., (2010), "Assessing the Quality of Spatial Data”,", European Journal of Scientific Research,, Vol. 43, , pp. 514-523.
  27. Kumi-Boateng, B., Boye, C. B. and Yakubu, I., (2010), "”Land Use/Land Cover Mapping Using Remote Sensing for Urban Development-A Case Study of Tarkwa and Its Environs”,", Proceedings of ASPRS 2010 Conference on Opportunities for Emerging Geo-Spatial Technologies, San Diego-Califonia, 26-30 April, 2010,, , pp.1-10.
  28. Boye, C. B., and Yakubu, I. (2010), ""Determination of the Local Geoid Ellipsoid Separation – A Case Study of Tarkwa and its Environs”, Proceedings of the first biennial UMaT International Conference on Mining & Mineral Processing, “Expanding the Frontiers of Mining Technology”,", Tarkwa, Ghana, , , pp. 338-354.
  29. Kumi-Boateng, B., and Yakubu, I. (2010), "he Use of Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques to Detect Land Use/Cover Transfers in the Ejisu Municipality”, Proceedings of the first biennial UMaT International Conference on Mining & Mineral Processing, “Expanding the Frontiers of Mining Technology”, ", Tarkwa, Ghana,, , pp. 338-354.
  30. Kumi-Boateng, B., and Yakubu, I., (2010), "”The Use of Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques to Detect Land Use/Cover Transfers in the Ejisu Municipality”, Proceedings of the first biennial UMaT International Conference on Mining & Mineral Processing, “Expanding the Frontiers of Mining Technology”,", Tarkwa, Ghana, , , pp. 338-354.
  31. Yakubu I., Dadzie I. and Mensah A. A., (2010), "” Monitoring Levels of Deformation Within Tarkwa Community: A Multi-GPS Receiver Network System Approach”", (Proceedings of FIG 2010 Congress on Facing the Challenges-Building the Capacity Sydney, Australia , ,
  32. Kumi-Boateng, B., and Yakubu, I., (2010), "Predicting the Yield of Crops Using GIS/GPS Integration – A Case Study at Benso Oil Palm Plantation Limited”,", European Journal of Scientific Research, , Vol. 42 , pp. 314-325.
  33. Kumi-Boateng, B., and Yakubu, I. (2009), "Site Selection for Waste Disposal Using GIS – A Case Study of Akosombo”, ", Proceedings of International Conference on Research and Development, Cotonou-Republic of Benin,, Vol. 2, No. 14,, pp. 46-52.
  34. Kumi-Boateng, B., and Yakubu, I., (2009), " “Site Selection for Waste Disposal Using GIS – A Case Study of Akosombo”,", Proceedings of International Conference on Research and Development, Cotonou-Republic of Benin, , Vol. 2, No. 14, , pp. 46-52.
  35. Kumi-Boateng, B., and Yakubu, I., (2009), "The Use of GIS to Study Variation of Diseases: A Case of Western Region, Ghana”,", Ghana Mining Journal, , Vol. 11 , pp. 1-6
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