Alhagie Cham

Dedicated and results-driven Lecturer with over a decade of experience at The University of The Gambia. Proven expertise in Applied Fluid Dynamics (AFD), mathematical analysis and computational methods. Adept at simplifying complex problems for easy understanding, developing curriculum and mentoring students. Seeking to leverage background in AFD and computational modeling to contribute to innovative research and teaching at a leading institution. Dynamic Lecturer with more than 10 years of successful teaching, research, and counseling experience. Known for interesting lectures with helpful supporting materials and detail-oriented classroom management. Dedicated to individual student success and comprehensive understanding.

Educational Certificates

• MSc Degree in Sciences and Technology, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics of Modeling and Applications, University of Gaston Berger, 2016-2018
• BSc Degree in Mathematics, Brikama, The University of The Gambia, 2008-2012
• Higher Teacher Certificate (HTC), The Gambia College, 2002-2005
• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), West African Examination Council (WAEC), 1999-2002
• Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination (JSSCE), West African Examination Council (WAEC), 1996-1999

Seminar Certificates

• Certificate of Participation, Mathematics Days of Senegal, University of Gaston Gerger, Saint-Louis, Senegal, December 2017
• Certificate of Participation, Recent Trends in Mathematical Sciences, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST, March 2024

Workshop Certificates

• Certificate of Participation, Applications of MATLAB in Science and Engineering, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST, May 2022
• Certificate of Participation, Data Science Bootcamp, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST, June 2023

Coursera Certificates

• Fundamentals of Computer Programming, Cousera, 2022
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Cousera, 2023

Mathematical Computations Certificates

• Linear Algebra with MATLAB
• Statistical Methods with MATLAB
• Solving ODE with MATLAB
• Symbolic Math with MATLAB
• MATLAB Calculations with Vectors and Matrices
• MATLAB Optimization
• Solving Nonlinear Equations with MATLAB

Programming Techniques in MATLAB Certificates

• Core MATLAB Skills with MATLAB
• Organize Tabular Data in MATLAB
• Data Analysis in MATLAB
• MATLAB Skills for Simulink Modeling with MATLAB
• Programming in MATLAB
• Advanced MATLAB Programming Skills
• Visualization in MATLAB
• Software Development in MATLAB
• Build MATLAB Proficiency
• MATLAB for the MathWorks Certified MATLAB Associate Exam

Machine Learning Techniques Certificates

• Machine Learning Onramp with MATLAB
• Cluster Analysis with Machine Learning with MATLAB
• Dimensionality Reduction Techniques with MATLAB
• Classification Methods with Machine Learning with MATLAB
• Regression Methods with Machine Learning with MATLAB

· Cham and M. Mustafa, Exploring the dynamics of second-grade fluid motion and heat over a deforming cylinder or plate affected by partial slip conditions, Arabian Journal for Science and Engineering 49 (2023) 1505-1514; doi: 10.1007/s13369-023-07893-8.

· A. Cham and M. Mustafa, Boundary layer formations over a stretchable heated cylinder in a viscoelastic fluid with partial slip and viscous dissipation effects, Numerical Heat Transfer, Part A: Applications 85(2023) 1767-1779; doi: 10.1080/10407782.2023.2210259.

· A. Cham and M. Mustafa, Examining stagnation-point flow impinging on a deforming cylinder in Reiner-Rivlin fluid with integrated heat and mass transfer, Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 60(2024); Article ID: 104598; doi:10.1016/j.csite.2024.104598.

· A. Cham and M. Mustafa, Examining second grade fluid flow over a deforming cylinder in a Darcy-Forchheimer porous space containing chemically reacting species, Numerical Heat Transfer: Part B: Fundamentals. (Accepted)

· A. Cham, M. Mustafa and M. Kursheed, Examining heat transfer in an annular region bounded by an inner stretching and outer stationary cylinder considering variable properties, Proceedings of the iMeche, Part C: Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science.(Under Review)

• Mathematics Days of Senegal, University of Gaston Gerger, Saint-Louis, Senegal, December 2017
• Applications of MATLAB in Science and Engineering, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST, May 2022
• Data Science Bootcamp, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST, June 2023
• Recent Trends in Mathematical Sciences, School of Natural Sciences (SNS), NUST, March 2024

· President of Commerce Club, Nusrat Senior Secondary School, 2001-2002

· Chairperson of Pure Love Association, Sukuta, 2001-2002

· Class Prefect, Commerce 2, Nusrat Senior Secondary School, 1999-2002

· Chairperson of Nusrat Ex-students, Gambia College, 2002-2005

· Chairperson of Sukuta Youth Welfare Association (SYWA), Sukuta, 2002-2004

· Assistant Examiner in Mathematics for Gambia Basic Certificate Examination (GABECE), West African Examination Council (WAEC), 2008-2013

· Assistant Examiner in Core Mathematics for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), West African Examination Council (WAEC), 2014-2015

· Teaching of Pedagogy in The Gambia College Face-To-Face Program, Gambia College, 2014-2015

· Assistant Examiner in Further Mathematics for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), West African Examination Council (WAEC), 2015

· Chief Examiner in Further Mathematics for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), West African Examination Council (WAEC), 2015-2020

·  Item Setter in Further Mathematics for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), West African Examination Council (WAEC), 2015-2020

· Item Moderator in Core Mathematics for West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), West African Examination Council (WAEC), 2015-2020

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