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Timeline
About me
Associate Professor @ Usmanu Danfodiyo University | PhD, Communications Satellite Engineering Manager.
Education

China academy of space technology
2005 - 2007Cerficate of satellite professional satellite communication technology, space systems and comsat payload designActivities and Societies: Project Team Member of NIGCOMSAT-1 and Technology Know How Transfer program on NIGCOMSAT-1 Best Graduating Trainee!

Federal university of technology minna
1994 - 2000B.eng electrical and computer engineeringGreat school and citadel for creativity and innovation.My final year project was on Digital Electronic Ballot Counter Box meant to automate democratic process. it has since been patented with patent No. RP.14,631; Date of patent 31/07/2001, date of sealing 15/03/2002.

University of sussex
2011 - 2014Doctor of philosophy - phd engineering phd
University of sussex
2009 - 2011Master of science - ms msc (distinction)
University of nigeria, nsukka
-Master of engineering - meng telecommunications engineering
University of nigeria, nsukka
2019 - 2024Master of business administration - mba (in view) business administration and management, general
Federal university of technology minna
2004 - 2006Postgraduate diploma (pgd) business management technology
Federal university of technology minna
1994 - 2000Bachelor of engineering - be electrical and computer engineering beng
Experience

Nigerian telecommunications ltd
Jul 2000 - Jun 2001Design engineer at management information systems and data processing department (mis & dp)
Independent national electoral commission
Aug 2001 - Dec 2001Engineer ii, information and technology department
Sagem (defence and security division) on behalf of dncr, ministry of internal affairs
Apr 2002 - Aug 2002Kogi state technical coordinator (stc 1)
Internetwork ltd
Aug 2002 - Sept 2004Head, network and maintenance dept
National space research and development agency
Sept 2004 - Dec 2006Engineer 1.webp)
Nigerian communications satellite limited (nigcomsat)
Jan 2007 - nowActing General Manager, Technical Services; HOD, Navigation; SBAS PM & NigComSat-2 Payload Line Mgr
Apr 2021 - nowAssistant General Manager, Satellite Application & Development and HOD, Navigation Services
Jul 2014 - Apr 2021Technical Assistant to MD/CE
May 2008 - Sept 2014Senior Manager
Oct 2011 - Jul 2014Manager Engineering
Jul 2009 - Oct 2011Deputy Manager, Engineering
Sept 2007 - Jul 2009Assistant Engineering Manager
Jan 2007 - Sept 2007

Setc
Jan 2008 - nowSenior member
University of sussex
Apr 2011 - Sept 2014Phd
Nigerian communications satellite ltd
Oct 2014 - Apr 2021Head of department, navigation services
The phd bureau
Aug 2015 - Apr 2024Academics consultant
International telecommunication union
Sept 2016 - Sept 2019Vice convener, itu res 609 consultation meeting
Federal university of technology minna
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022Senior research fellow
Usmanu danfodiyo university, sokoto
Aug 2023 - nowVisiting associate professor
International telecommunication union
Nov 2023 - nowVice-chair, itu-r satellite study group 4 (sg4)
Licenses & Certifications

Sw47x: enterprenuership in emerging economies
HarvardxJun 2020.webp)
Basics of project management
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020.webp)
Digital transformation
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020.webp)
Risk management
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020.webp)
Change management
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020- View certificate
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Design thinking
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020 .webp)
Diploma in program management
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020.webp)
Diploma in innovation management
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020- View certificate
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Basics of innovation management
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020 .webp)
Leadership and team development
International business management institute (ibmi)Jun 2020
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lasisi Salami LAWAL (SMIEEE, SMAIAA, MIET)2023 Global Institution of Engineering and Technology (TheIET) Impact in Society Award under Healthy Lives Category The Institution of Engineering and technology Mar 2023 The impact in Society awards organized by the Institution of Engineering and Technology aligns with the IET Societal Challenges where we presented evidences that provided measurable societal impact in the area of Digital Health Inclusion via Communications Satellite. The research project involving collaborating team members across three continents is to help fast track UN Sustainable Development Goal 3 on health.
- Awarded to Lasisi Salami LAWAL (SMIEEE, SMAIAA, MIET)$42,000 Research Grant for Digital Health Inclusion Exploiting Communications Satellite International Telecommunications Union Connect2Recover Dec 2021 The Project Titled "TELE-MEDICINE AS A PANACEA TO MEDICAL TOURISM IN AFRICA EXPLOITING COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE TECHNOLOGIES" draws on a mixed-methods approach comprising: case studies, a survey and action research to determine the potential for implementing a satellite communication network for telemedicine in rural areas. The implementation will enhance the persistence and resilience of broadband availability as well as exploring and creating a mobile emergency response facility that can be… Show more The Project Titled "TELE-MEDICINE AS A PANACEA TO MEDICAL TOURISM IN AFRICA EXPLOITING COMMUNICATIONS SATELLITE TECHNOLOGIES" draws on a mixed-methods approach comprising: case studies, a survey and action research to determine the potential for implementing a satellite communication network for telemedicine in rural areas. The implementation will enhance the persistence and resilience of broadband availability as well as exploring and creating a mobile emergency response facility that can be quickly deployed to a disaster location or Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. This would also extend emergency healthcare service delivery in an attempt to enhance the nation's disaster response preparedness and effectiveness utilizing Communications Satellite Technology and software applications. Show less
- Awarded to Lasisi Salami LAWAL (SMIEEE, SMAIAA, MIET)e-Governance Award Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) and Fed. Min. of Communications at Public Service Institute of Nigeria (PSIN) Jan 2016 Second Best Position Award in Capacity Building Program for Directors, Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors of MDAs
Languages
- chChinese
- haHausa
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