Abdoulkadri C.-Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer
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Research Assistant
University Abdou Moumouni
I lecture mathematical courses while conducting research in applied mathematics and developing instructional materials for the secondary-school level.
Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer
University of Cape Town
Postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Oceanography, working on numerical modelling of sea-ice thermodynamics. Converted MATLAB sea-ice modelling package to Fortran, substantially improving computational performance and portability. Enhanced the numerical treatment of the nonlinear Stefan problem governing snow and ice temperature, growth and melt, yielding more accurate resolution of ice- and snow-thickness evolution. Contributing author on peer-reviewed work linking Southern Ocean sea-ice and climate processes to marine ecosystem dynamics.
Postodtoral Research Position
University of Stellenbosch
Extended an existing finite element package from static (magneto-static) formulations to nonlinear transient analysis, including a Newton–Raphson solver capable of handling nonlinear hysteresis models via weak (distributional) derivatives, and energy-based PDE solvers for transient machine dynamics. Work validated against 2D finite element and industry-standard reference solutions, and published in peer-reviewed journals including IEEE Transactions on Magnetics and Progress In Electromagnetics Research.
Research Visitor
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
I developed a finite-element model of chondrocyte (cartilage cell) to study its dynamic mechanical response to low-intensity ultrasound. Using COMSOL Multiphysics the Acoustics–Poroelastic Waves module, I modeled each part of the cell; nucleus, nuclear envelope, cytoplasm, and membrane as a biphasic poroelastic medium based on Biot's theory. Through frequency-dependent analysis, I computed the mechanical energy stored in the cell and identified its resonant frequency (~5.1 MHz), where energy coupling is maximized. A key finding was that the nucleus stores roughly twice the energy density of the cytoplasm, which helped explain how ultrasound at resonance drives frequency-dependent gene expression. This work contributed to a peer-reviewed publication in PLOS ONE.
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Summary
Applied Mathematician specializing in Finite Element Methods and Computational Sciences with extensive research and teaching experience at multiple universities.
Published author in prestigious journals with expertise in numerical methods and scientific computing.
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- Scientific Computing
- Programming: Python, Matlab, Fortran, C++
- Linux And Windows Operating Systems
- Academic Teaching And Mentoring
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University of Cape Town
Ph.D. · Applied Mathematics · Cape Town, South Africa · A
My PhD research (University of Cape Town) developed and analysed mixed finite element methods for elasticity, focusing on near-incompressible materials where conventional elements perform poorly. Using the three-field (Hu–Washizu) formulation, I introduced a systematic way to build new families of stable elements from known stable Stokes pairs, producing extended MINI, Crouzeix–Raviart, and Hood–Taylor elements in two and three dimensions and proving their uniform convergence. I also established rigorous convergence proofs for two previously unanalysed formulations and extended the framework to nonlinear elasticity. Numerical benchmarks confirmed optimal convergence and the absence of locking in the incompressible limit. The work led to two peer-reviewed journal publications.
University of KwaZulu-Natal
M.Sc. · Applied Mathematics · Durban, South Africa · Second Class
My MSc research (University of KwaZulu-Natal) developed and implemented the moving finite element method (MFEM) in two dimensions for nonlinear PDEs with shock-like solutions, where standard fixed-grid methods are prohibitively expensive. I derived the two-dimensional formulation — basis functions, the state-dependent mass matrix, and a penalty-based regularisation to keep the evolving mesh stable — and implemented it for the Burgers' equation, integrating the resulting differential–algebraic system with an implicit Radau IIA Runge–Kutta scheme. Numerical experiments at Reynolds numbers up to 10⁴, on structured and unstructured grids, confirmed that the method resolves moving shock fronts accurately using relatively coarse meshes.
University of Cape Town
Postgraduate Diploma · Mathematical Sciences · Cape Town, South Africa · 70%
Postgraduate diploma in mathematical sciences.
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Abdoulkadri is based in Niamey, Niger and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Abdoulkadri speaks the following languages: French (Native), Hausa (Native), English (Advanced).
Abdoulkadri has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Abdoulkadri has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 6 months. Note that Abdoulkadri may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Abdoulkadri would be well-suited for roles such as: Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Researcher and Lecturer, Postodtoral Research Position.
Abdoulkadri's most recent position is Research Assistant at University Abdou Moumouni.
In recent years, Abdoulkadri has worked for University Abdou Moumouni.
Abdoulkadri is most experienced in industries like Education and Biotechnology.
Abdoulkadri is most experienced in business areas like Research and Development.
Abdoulkadri has recently worked in industries like Education.
Abdoulkadri has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development.
Abdoulkadri holds a Doctorate in Applied Mathematics from University of Cape Town and a Master in Applied Mathematics from University of KwaZulu-Natal.
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