Career Profile

Dr. Sadiya Awala Samuel is an accomplished researcher in the field of Botany. She earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctorate (Ph.D.) degrees from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, specializing in Phycology (Algology), Aquatic Toxicology, and Ecology. Currently, she is a lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Faculty of Science, National Open University of Nigeria.
She is passionate about imparting knowledge and advancing research in Plant Biology. Her research interests encompass the physiological and morphological study of algae, the impact of contaminants on algal species, and their interactions within aquatic ecosystems, particularly regarding toxicity. Additionally, her work explores genetic toxicology and biodiversity. Furthermore, Dr. Samuel’s interests extend to plant genomics and bioinformatics, phytochemistry focusing on bioactive compounds found in algae, bioenergy research aimed at leveraging algae for biofuel and bioproduct production, and phytoremediation.
Dr. Sadiya is a member of the Botanical Society of Nigeria, the Phycological Society of Nigeria, and the Academic and Grant Enclave Society. She possesses expertise in various statistical tools, including SQL, SPSS, R, GraphPad Prism, Origin, Kobo Toolbox, and Excel. She effectively utilizes these instruments in her research to derive meaningful insights, facilitate informed decision-making, and draw valid conclusions.

Dr Sadiya Awala Samuel

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Lecturer II
sawala@noun.edu.ng