Dr. Salim Jibrin Danbatta is an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering at Üsküdar University, Istanbul. He holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering from Fırat University, an MSc in Information System Engineering from Near East University, and a BSc in Information Technology from Limkokwing University. His research focuses on time series forecasting using data mining, machine learning, regression models, and neural networks. He has published in peer-reviewed journals and conferences and serves on the scientific committee of ISDFS. His goal is to contribute to impactful research and academic excellence through innovative data-driven solutions.
Ph.D.: Software Engineering - Firat University, Turkey
MSc: Information System Engineering - Near East University, Cyprus
BSc: Information Technology - Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Malaysia
Assistant Professor (Dr. Öğr. Üyesi): Uskudar University, Istanbul, Turkey – August 2022 to Date
Lecturer II: Kano State Institute for Information Technology, Kura - January 2015
Computer Officer II: Kano State Ministry of Science and Technology - September 2012 to January 2015
System programmer and Instructor: Intersystem Computer Services - August 2011 to September 2012.
Project management
Strong decision maker
MySQL database
Java programming language
C++ programming language
Python programming
PHPMySQL web development (Dreamweaver)�
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1. Scientific Committee Member – International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS)
Serving as a member of the scientific committee for ISDFS, an IEEE-supported international symposium focusing on digital forensics, cybersecurity, and related fields. Responsibilities include peer review of submissions, session organization, and contributing to the academic quality of the conference. Website: https://isdfs.org/scientific-committee
2. Reviewer for Elsevier’s Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence Journal
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1. Letter of Appreciation and Aknowledgement – Üsküdar University Rectorate
Date: July 7, 2025
Received a formal letter of appreciation and aknowledment from the Rector of Üsküdar University, Prof. Dr. Nazife Güngör, in recognition of outstanding academic contributions, productivity, and significant publication output on behalf of the university.
2. Kano State Government Overseas Scholarship Award
Awarded: October 2012
Received a fully-funded scholarship from the Kano State Government of Nigeria to pursue a Master’s degree in Computer Science at the Near East University, Turkey. The award covered tuition, accommodation, and travel expenses, recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential.
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1. Academic Adviser (More than 350 Students), Üsküdar University – ongoing
2. Software Engineering Department Education Commission Coordinator, Üsküdar University – ongoing
3. Software Engineering Department Erasmus+ Coordinator, Üsküdar University – ongoing
4. Member of Events and Promotion Committee, Üsküdar University – ongoing
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1. Lead Trainer | NITDA-Sponsored Engineering/IT Capacity Building Program
Intersystems Nig. Ltd | Kano, Jigawa, and Katsina States | May–June 2012.
Designed and delivered intensive training modules for engineers and IT graduates on:
Java Programming (core concepts, OOP, and application development).
Web Development (front-end and back-end fundamentals).
Database Management (SQL, data modeling, and query optimization).
Collaborated with government (NITDA) and private sector stakeholders to align curriculum with industry needs.
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1. Director of Training | INFORTECH ICT Initiative
NYSC Community Development Group (CDG), Kano State | 2012
Led training programs in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for community development, aligning with the group’s mission to democratize access to digital literacy.
Designed and implemented technical workshops.
Collaborated with the Ministry of Science and Technology to address local ICT gaps.
2. Director of Technical | INFORTECH ICT Initiative
NYSC Community Development Group (CDG), Kano State | 2012
Oversaw the group’s technical projects.
Recognized by the Hon. Commissioner of the Ministry of Science and Technology for contributions to ICT development.
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1. Website Developer – MG Kargo (https://mgkargo.org/)
Role: Full-stack Developer | Technologies: [PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS]
Designed and developed a professional logistics website for MG Kargo to support client engagement, online requests, and business operations. Integrated responsive design and optimized performance across devices.
2. Personal Website – SalimDambatta.com (https://salimdambatta.com/)
Role: Owner & Developer | Technologies: [PHP, MySQL, HTML/CSS]
Built and maintain a personal academic and professional website to showcase research, publications, teaching experience, and portfolio.
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Data Science and Analytics (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Spring Semester)
Database Management Systems (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Fall Semester)
Agile Methods in Software Development (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Fall Semester)
Graduation Project (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Fall Semester)
University Culture (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Fall and Spring Semesters)
Graduation Thesis (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Spring Semester)
Software Construction (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Spring Semester)
Object Oriented Programming (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Spring Semester)
Data Structures (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Fall Semester)
Software Validation and Testing (Üsküdar University, 2024/2025 Fall Semester)
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Mitigating Threats of Business Email Compromise attacks on Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Using Storm-Breaker, a social Engineering to Analyze Penetration levels and Develop Attack prevention strategies for Android Devices.
Mitigating Browser-in-the-Browser Phishing Attacks: An Awareness Guide and Defense Mechanisms
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Email Spam Detection on The Spambase Database
Social Media Regulations in Cyber Security
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To obtain a challenging position in a high quality environment where my resourceful experience and academic skills will add value to organizational operations.
English
Hausa
Turkish (minimal speaking)
Learning
Teaching
Playing Football
Muhammad, A., Külahc?, F., & Danbatta, S. J. (2024). Ion Transport from Soil to Air and Electric Field Amplitude of the Boundary Layer. Geomagnetism and Aeronomy, 64(4), 581–591. https://doi.org/10.1134/S0016793223600613 |
| Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1134/S0016793223600613 |
Mati, S., Danbatta, S. J., Varol, A., Nasab, A., Usman, A. G., Uzun, B., & Muhammad, A. (2024). Econometric and AI-Based Modelling of Nigeria’s Interest Rates Based on Fisher Equation. 2024 12th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1109/isdfs60797.2024.10527285 |
Mati, S., Civcir, I., Danbatta, S. J., Varol, A., Nasab, A., Muhammad, A., & Abba, S. I. (2024). Demystifying Knitr Package: Essential Recipes and Easy Steps for Adding Knit-Engines in R. 2024 12th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS), 01–06. https://doi.org/10.1109/isdfs60797.2024.10527232 |
Danbatta, S. J., Muhammad, A., Varol, A., & Abdurrahaman, D. T. (2024). Forecasting monthly rainfall using hybrid time-series models and Monte Carlo simulation amidst security challenges: a case study of five districts from northern Nigeria. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 2023(0123456789). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-04516-6 |
Muhammad, A., Danbatta, S. J., Muhammad, I. Y., & Nasidi, I. I. (2023). Exploring soil radon (Rn) concentrations and their connection to geological and meteorological factors. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 31(1), 565–578. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-31237-6 |
| Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-023-31237-6 |
Danbatta, S. J., Varol, A., & Nasab, A. (2022). Time series Modeling and Forecasting of Expected Monthly Rainfall in Some Regions of Northern Nigeria Amid Security Challenges. 2022 3rd International Informatics and Software Engineering Conference (IISEC), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1109/IISEC56263.2022.9998189 |
Danbatta, S. J., & Varol, A. (2022). Forecasting Foreign Visitors Arrivals Using Hybrid Model and Monte Carlo Simulation. International Journal of Information Technology & Decision Making, 21(06), 1859–1878. https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219622022500365 |
Danbatta, S. J., & Varol, A. (2022). ANN–polynomial–Fourier series modeling and Monte Carlo forecasting of tourism data. Journal of Forecasting, 41(5), 920–932. https://doi.org/10.1002/for.2845 |
Danbatta, S. J., & Varol, A. (2021). Modeling and Forecasting of Tourism Time Series Data using ANN-Fourier Series Model and Monte Carlo Simulation. 2021 9th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISDFS52919.2021.9486325 |
Danbatta, S. J., & Varol, A. (2021). Monte Carlo forecasting of time series data using Polynomial-Fourier series model. International Journal of Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing, 12(03), 2141004. https://doi.org/10.1142/S179396232141004X |
| Link: https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S179396232141004X |
Danbatta, S. J., & Varol, A. (2020). Predicting Student’s Final Graduation CGPA Using Data Mining and Regression Methods: A Case Study of Kano Informatics Institute. 2020 8th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS), 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISDFS49300.2020.9116389 |
Danbatta, S. J., & Varol, A. (2019). Comparison of Zigbee, Z-Wave, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Wireless Technologies Used in Home Automation. 2019 7th International Symposium on Digital Forensics and Security (ISDFS), 1–5. https://doi.org/10.1109/ISDFS.2019.8757472 |
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