My PhD Student
Hauwa Abubakar Rasheed
Hauwa holds a BSc in Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano and a MSc in Oil and Gas Chemistry from University of Aberdeen, Uk. Hauwa is now a PhD student in Department of Industrial Chemistry, Nile University of Nigeria. She is currently working with Dr Adekunle A. Adeleke and Associate Prof. Petrus Nzerem on the synthesis and Optimization of Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) from Agricultural wastes for use in oil and gas fields operations. CMC is one of the most promising cellulose derivatives and the most widely used in the drilling sector. Owing to its multifunctionality, facile, inexpensive, raw material abundance, availability, compatibility, distinctive surface property and many other disparate aspects, it is now widely used in many fields for a variety of applications, including the oil and gas industry. CMC is used as a component in oilfield chemicals for applications including cementing, hydraulic fracturing, corrosion inhibition, and drilling and completion.
Ummulkhairi
Ummulkhairi graduated with a BSc in Chemistry from Al Qalam University Katsina, Nigeria and MSc in Water, Waste and Environmental Engineering from University of Greenwich, UK. She is currently a PhD student at Nile University. In collaboration with Dr Adekunle A Adeleke, Prof Abdullahi SB Gimba, Assoc. Prof. Noor Hana Hanif Abu Bakar, Dr Adebayo Olosho and Dr Zakariyya Zango, she is currently working on the Adsorption of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons from Wastewater using Coal-based synthesized Carbon Nanoparticle. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are perilous organic micropollutants characterized by their colorless or pale-yellow nature and widespread presence in the environment. These micropollutants are chemically composed of benzene rings that are fused together. Regardless of molecular weight, all PAHs are stable and resistant to biodegradation. For the remediation of environmental contamination, naturally occurring porous materials can be utilized as adsorbents due to their cost-effectiveness, favorable characteristics, and exceptional adsorption capacity. The research focuses on the use of coal as a material for synthesis of nano particles and the use of adsorption technique for the remediation of PAHs in the environment. It will also explore the possibility of recovering adsorbents and the use of PAHs in order aspects to avoid generation of another pollutants.
Andrew Ozioma David
David was born in Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre LGA of Imo State, Nigeria.He obtained his B.Sc and MSc Degrees in Industrial Chemistry and Petroleum Chemistry from Imo State University and Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria respectively. David is currently pursuing a PhD program in the prestigious Nile University of Nigeria with his research interest on catalysis. He currently works in collaboration with Dr A.A. Adeleke and Associate Prof. Petrus Nzerem on hybrid nanofluids for transformer application. This is borne out of the current interest on green technology application in transformer and the need to develop a catalytic technology that can give us products of 100% local content to reduce the need for importation of mineral oils and other forms of transformer insulating oils due to the current high exchange rate. David is a Chief Scientific Officer with PEEMADI and a member of the following professional bodies: Institute of chattered Chemists of Nigeria (ICCON) and Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN).
Engr. (Mrs) Otunla Rachael A
Engr. (Mrs) Otunla Rachael A. was born in Ayete, Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo state. Engr. Otunla obtained her Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering in the Year 2007 from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomosho, Master of Science from in Year 2010 from University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, Lagos State and currently a Ph.D. Research Student at Nile University, Abuja in the Department of Industrial Chemistry with the Research Topic: “Development and characterization of novel plaster of Paris composite from Gypsum, Sorghum Bagasse and Nano silicate”, under the supervision of Dr Adeleke and Dr Ogedengbe. The idea is to maximize the use of local content as an alternative way to the use of Imported raw materials, that is from time to time affected by foreign exchange; to reduce waste and pollution, conversion of waste to wealth. Rachael is a registered Engineer with Council for Registration of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a member of Nigeria Society of Engineers (NSE).
Engr. Adeiza Avidime Samuel
Engr. Adeiza Avidime Samuel, from Adavi LGA of Kogi State. Adeiza holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering from University of Ilorin, Nigeria and M.Eng from the same institution in production and design.He is currently a prospective PhD student of the University of Abuja Nigeria, with research focus in Material Engineering, development and optimization. He currently works on Aluminum metal matrix composite development, using pulmic stone dust, Silica Carbide and biomass Ashes as strengtheners. He is supervised by Dr Arudi and co-supervised by Dr. Adeleke A. Aluminum metal has vast application in the field of Engineering and sciences due to its light but lacking in strength. This necessitate the quest to finding admistures as strengtheners to improve it's strength. Adeiza is a registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a member of The Nigerian Institution of Mechanical Engineers (NIMechE).
Rabiatu
Rabiatu holds a B.Sc. in Petroleum Chemistry and an M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry from Nile University of Nigeria. Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry at the same Institution, she Focuses on the "Characterization and Extraction of REEs from Coal" using Hydrometallurgical Processes. Coal has emerged as a viable source of REEs, Believed to contain Significant amounts, Crucial for Renewable Energy Production and various Industries. REEs find applications in Catalysis, Permanent Magnets, Metal Alloys, and more. Coal, abundant among fossil fuels, serves as a dependable energy source and feedstock for chemical, fuel, and steel manufacturing globally. Collaborating with Dr. Adekunle Adeleke, Prof. Abdullahi S.B Gimba, and Dr. Adebayo Olosho, Rabiatu aims to provide a Comprehensive Overview of REE extraction from coal, Highlighting its energy sector potential and associated challenges. Beyond academia, Rabiatu is actively involved in Politics and Business, Hosting the "Weekend Show With Rabia (WSWR)," addressing National issues with Expert Discussions and Solution-Oriented Approaches..
Serifat
Serifat received her Industrial Chemistry B.Sc from Adekunle Ajasin University (AAU), Akungba-Akoko, and her Inorganic Chemistry M.Sc from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria. She is currently enrolled in the Nile University of Nigeria (NUN) PhD. Program and a member of CSN. She is working on “Production And Characterization Of Calcium borosilicate Glass From Eggshell And Wheat Husk Doped with Europium Ions” under the supervision of Dr. A. A. Adeleke and Associate Prof. Petrus Nzerem. Glasses doped with rare-earth ions (RE3+) have drawn much attention due to their potential uses in solid-state lasers, optical amplifiers, three-dimensional displays, planar waveguides, field emission displays, white light-emitting diodes, optoelectronic devices such as short wavelength (visible) lasers, and high-density-frequency domain optical data storage. Glasses are made of distinctive, and well-known materials. They have an advantage over other crystalline materials because of their composition, homogeneity, transparency, affordability, and capacity to be cast into any shape. Multi-component borate glasses, among other oxide glasses, are good host matrices for rare-earth ions because boric oxide (B2O3) functions well as a flux and glass former. Their desirable characteristics, such as their low glass transition temperature, high transparency, and good rare earth compatibility, make them a good choice for device fabrication.
Hauwau
Hauwau holds a BSc in Applied Chemistry from Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto and MSc in Industrial Chemistry from Kebbi-State University of Science and Technology, Aleiru. Hauwau is now a PhD student in Department of Industrial Chemistry, Nile University of Nigeria. She is currently working on “Bio-oil production from hybrid lignocellulose biomass “. Bio-oil from biomass has garnered significant attention as a renewable energy source that can potentially mitigate dependence on fossil fuels and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The research will delves into the various aspects of bio-oil production, characterization, and application, highlighting recent advancements ongoing challenges. Biomass is a renewable resource that can be replenished overtime, unlike finite fossil fuels. Converting biomass to bio-oil provides a sustainable alternative to petroleum- based fuels. The production of bio-oil from biomass will increasingly emphasize sustainability and the circular economy. This includes maximizing resource efficiency, minimizing waste, and enhancing the lifecycle sustainability of bio-oil production. The research will also focus on integrating bio-oil production within broader bio refinery and circular economy frameworks to achieve holistic environmental and economic benefits. This work seeks to focus on feedstock diversification, innovative reactor designs, biochemical upgrading, and sustainability. These advancements will be crucial in realizing the full potential of bio-oil as renewable and sustainable energy source.
Oluwadamilola
Oluwadamilola holds both BSc and MSc in Industrial Chemistry from the University of ilorin, ilorin Kwara state. Oluwadamilola is currently running her PhD program in the department of Industrial Chemistry at Nile University of Nigeria. She is working on " Enhanced biogas production from Agricultural and food waste through anaerobic digestion using Biochar as catalyst." Biochar is one of the products of thermochemical conversion of biomass, which possess specific physicochemical properties such as conductivity, pore adsorption, surface functional groups, and cation exchange capacity. All over the world, a large amount of food and agricultural waste are discarded as municipal waste. These wastes that contain high sugar content are being dumped into landfills or incinerated, which poses several environmental challenges. Anaerobic digestion of food and agricultural waste products can be used for biogas production in the presence of microorganisms. Biogas consists of 50-70% CH4, 30- 50% CO2, and 1-5% hydrogen that has many advantages and environmental benefits. It also provides rich and renewable energy sources, which are converted to heat and electricity and also an alternative solution to waste stream disposal. Despite anaerobic digestion advantages, it has many rate-limiting factors such as inhibitions,process instability and methanogenic inefficiency affecting the process and leading to low biogas production. This work seeks to focus on the influence of biochar using different temperature on the production of biogas in anaerobic digestion of agricultural and food waste, techno- economic, and life cycle analysis of the integrated process.
Nuhu
Nuhu holds a BSc in Industrial Chemistry from Bayero University, Kano and MSc in Industrial Chemistry from Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Nuhu is now a PhD student in Department of Industrial Chemistry, Nile University of Nigeria. He is currently working on “Thermal resistant bioplastic production from sugar obtained from corn starch“.The accumulation of plastic waste in various environments has become a major concern in recent decades; thus, technologies and strategies aimed at mitigating the environmental impacts of petroleum products have gained global relevance. In this scenario, the production of bioplastics, primarily from polysaccharides such as starch, is a growing strategy and subject of intense research. Plasticizers, blend preparation, and bioplastic reinforcement with lignocellulosic components have all shown promise as environmentally safe alternatives for overcoming bioplastic limitations, owing to their availability, biodegradability, and biocompatibility. This research will look at the benefits and drawbacks of producing bioplastics made from polysaccharides derived from plant biomass.Bioplastics, also known as bio-based plastics, are plastic materials made through industrial fermentation of renewable biomass rather than fossil fuels. In the race to meet our collective sustainability goals, bioplastics are being used as a more circular alternative to traditional petroleum plastics. There are two main types of bioplastics that show promise in the industry. The most commonly used is PLA, or polylactic acid. This is made by extracting sugar from plants such as sugarcane and field corn, and it is commonly found in plastic bottles, utensils, and fabrics. PHA, or polyhydroxyalkanoates, is an alternative method of production. This can be used in a wider variety of applications.This work seeks to focus on feedstock diversification, innovative reactor designs, biochemical upgrading, and sustainability. These advancements will be crucial in realizing the full potential of bioplastic as renewable and sustainable material with wide varieties and uses.
Akawu
Akawu holds a B.Eng in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering from Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti , Ekitit and an M.Eng in Electrical/ Electronic Engineering from Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. Akawu is now a PhD student in the department of Electrical/ Electronic Engineering at Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. He is currently working on “Fabrication of a series connected 12V super capacitor from activated rice husk”. Technological advancements has amounted to very high energy usage in a planet of limited resources at the risk of environmental damage like the climate change. Energy storage devices have been gaining attention due to the diverse ways the energy consuming devices apply this energy and with an ever diminishing sources, solutions have been proffered one of which is turning agricultural waste like rice husk, coconut shells, sugarcane bagasse, maize cobs etc that are produced in ever growing numbers yearly and show a promising specific surface area and capacitance to manufacture and make commercially available energy storage devices. The agricultural waste is not in competition with consumption needs so, the raw material is cheap, readily available and in fulfilling SDG 12 and 13, reduces discarded waste. Researchers have leveraged on these to come up with different methods to best utilize these material. This work seeks to present a concise overview of its synthesis, the many opportunities for its use and some of the challenges that is encountered.