Nuruddeen Aminu

Nuruddeen Inuwa Aminu is a university lecturer at the Department of Geology at Modibbo Adama University Yola, Nigeria. He holds a Master's degree in Subsurface Energy Systems from Heriot-Watt University, where he specialises in sustainable geoscience solutions: carbon capture and storage (CCS), underground hydrogen storage (UHS), and geothermal energy. His research interest focuses on reservoir characterization, modelling, and simulation for CCS, UHS, and geothermal energy applications, aimed at curbing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change.

Nuruddeen also holds a B.Tech. in Geology from Modibbo Adama University Yola, where he graduated as the best-performing student in the department. His professional journey includes roles such as working with the Kaduna State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources on environmental policies and mining license applications, and contributing to a carbon estimation project with Clean Water Designs LTD in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

His technical skills encompass reservoir modelling, reservoir simulation, geoscience data analysis using Python programming, well log data interpretation, and risk assessments for carbon sequestration and geoscience projects. He is proficient in specialized software such as MRST CO2Lab, ResInsight, and Microsoft Office packages. More so, he has taken courses on data analysis and visualisation using MATLAB.

Nuruddeen's leadership and extracurricular activities reflect his dedication to education, civic engagement, and mentorship. He is the Co-Founder and Chair of the Center for Science Foundation Jalingo, which mentors high school students for careers in STEM. He is actively involved in professional associations such as the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He is always motivated to broaden his experience and committed to professional growth through meaningful collaborations and career-advancing opportunities. He can be reached at [email protected].