Career Profile

• Head of Department Chemistry National Open University of Nigeria, 2024 -Date
• Lecturer II, Department of Pure and Applied Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria – 2017-2021
• Lecturer I, Department of Chemistry, National Open University of Nigeria – 2021-2024
• Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, National Open University of Nigeria – 2024 – Date
• Adjunct Lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola – 2013-2015
• Adjunct Postgraduate Project Supervisor, Department of Chemistry, Modibbo Adama University, Yola – 2022 – Date
• Visiting Adjunct Lecturer, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, India – 2024 – Date

Dr. Musa Runde is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Chemistry at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). He holds a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Modibbo Adama University of Technology, an M.Sc. in Petroleum Chemistry from Usman Danfodio University, and a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Maiduguri. With over a decade of university teaching and research experience, he has developed expertise in organic, petroleum, and computational chemistry, as well as natural products and materials science.
His research focuses on natural products and phytomedicine, sustainable energy, computational design of nanomaterials for catalysis and environmental remediation, and maternal health innovation. He is the innovator of Safe-Mum, a smart device for early detection of postpartum hemorrhage. Dr.Runde has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers, including 28 indexed in Scopus, in reputable journals such as Results in Chemistry, Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, and Materials Chemistry and Physics.
He has received competitive awards such as TETFund and NOUN Senate Research Grants and co-invented three patents in 2025, covering a hemorrhage detection device, a multifunctional sunscreen, and an essential oil extraction system. Recognized among NOUN’s Top Three Researchers of 2025, he also received a Vice Chancellor’s Commendation for innovation.
Dr. Runde serves as Head of the Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Office at NOUN, Research Fellow at the Directorate of Research Administration, and member of the ACDE, MICCON, and Chemical Society of Nigeria. His teaching integrates digital facilitation and research-driven instruction.

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PUBLICATION IN LEARNED JOURNAL
1. Faruq U.Z., Runde M., Danshehu B.G., Yahaya H.N., Zuru A.A. and A.B. Muhammad (2012). “Comparative Studies of Gasoline Samples Used in Nigeria”. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, Vol. 20 No. 2: 87-92 (Nigeria)
2. Runde M., Kubmarawa D. and Maina H. (2015). “Compositional analysis and Antimycobacterium Tuberculosis Activity of Essential Oil of Hyptis Suaveolens Lamiceae”. Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5 No. 7: 40-44 (India)
3. Runde M., Kubmarawa D. and Maina H.M. (2015). “Compositional Analysis and Anti-Oxidant Assesment of Essential Oil of some Aromatic Plants Obtained from North-Eastern Nigeria” Research Journal of Chemical Sciences, Vol. 5 No. 10: 7-12 (India)
4. Kubmarawa D., Maina H.M. and Runde M. (2015) “Extraction, Compositional Analysis and Trypanocidal Activities of Essential Oils of Four Aromatic Plants Obtained From North-Eastern Nigeria”. The International Journal of Science and Technoledge, Vol. 3. No. 9: 161-166. (India)

5. Runde M. and Kubmarawa D. (2015). “Compositional Analysis and Antimycobacterium Tuberculosis Activity of Essential Oil of Hyptis Spicigera Lamiceae Obtained from North-Eastern Nigeria”. International Journal of Science and Research, Vol. 4. No. 9: 1041-1044. (India)
6. Kubmarawa D., Runde M. and Shagal M.H. (2017). “Antimicrobial Properties of Essential Oils from Some Medicinal Plants”. Journal of Medical and Applied Biosciences, Vol 9, No. 3: 1-16 (Nigeria)

7. Yahaya M.F., Dimas Kubmarawa D., Yelwa J.M. and Runde M. (2018). “Antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of essential oils extracted from aromatic plants”. World Scientific News111: 13-25. (Poland)

8. Runde M. (2020). “Validation of Perception of Some Nigerians on the Origin and Use of Phyto-remedies in Management of Covid 19; An Overview of Social Media Respondents”. Communication in Physical Science, Vol. 6. No. 1: 649-657 (Nigeria)
9. Runde M. (2020).”Preliminary Screening of Medicinal plants in Nigeria for Phytochemicals and Essential Oils Constituents”. Communication in Physical Sciences, Vol. 6. No.1: 669-674 (Nigeria)

10. Abafor PU, Runde M and Shagal MH (2020). Biogas production by Co-digestion of pig dung and corn chaff. Journal of Research in Chemistry; 1(2): 29-35
11. M. Runde , M.H. Shagal and M. Gunda (2020). Proximate Composition of Leaf and Phytochemical Screening of Leaf, Stem and Root of Tridax procumbens Cultivated in North-East Nigeria. Communication in Physical Sciences 5 (4), 606-610
12. M. Runde, M. H. Shagal and Y. Abba (2021). Cow Dung and Kitchen Waste as Economical Source of Biogas: Production and Analysis. Communication in Physical Sciences, 7(3): 174-180
13. M. Runde, M.H. Shagal, D. Kubmarawa, C. Milam (2022). Pharmacological justification for the ethnomedical use of roots, stem-bark and leaves of Tamarindus Indica plant BCO International Journal of Science Academic Research 3 (12), 4838-3840

14 M Runde (2022). Validation of Essential oils’ Gas Chromatography, Mass Spectrometry Compositional Analysis Using System Independent Parameters; Kovat Index and Fragmentation Pattern Oriental Journal of Chemistry 38 (6), 1388-1395

15 M Runde, MH Shagal, DW Malgwi, SE Mandama (2022). Antifungal Activity of Medicated Soap Produced from Stem Bark Extract of Anogeissus leiocarpus Plant Jewel Journal of Scientific Research 6 (1 and 2), 106-110

16 M. Runde F Bashir Antioxidant and Larvacidal Activities of Essential Oils Obtained from Lemon Grass (cinpobogan citritus) Journal of Pure and Life Science 4

17 M Runde, N Musa Fuel Quality Analysis of Coal Deposit Sample Obtained From Chikila, Guyuk Local Government, Adamawa State. Journal of Pure and Life Science
18 M. Runde, M.H. Shagal. H.M. Louis and A. Ijoram (2023). Quantum Chemical Studies, Spectroscopic NMR and FT-IR analysis, and Molecular Docking Investigation of 3,30.625pt′0.625pt-di-O-methyl ellagicacid (DMA) as Potent Antimycobacterial Tuberculosis Agent. Result in Chemistry. Vol.6 www.sciencedirect.com/journal/results-in-chemistry
19 Emmanuel E.D. Okon, Daniel Oche, Ini U. Bassey, Wilfred Emori, Musa Runde, Suhaila W. Qader, Uwamere O. Edeghor, Michael Beshel, Amanda-Lee E Manicum and Hitler Louis (2023). Isolation, Vibrational Analysis, Quantum Chemical Studies, Nature of Bonding, and Molecular Docking Studies of Triterpenoid Isolate from Ganoderma Lucidum as Potent Typhoid Fever Agent. Journal of Indian Chemical Society. 100 101065
20 Musa Runde (2023). Study of Anti-oxidant Activities of Essential oil locally obtained from North-eastern Nigeria. Society for Cosmetic Scientists, Nigeria. Newsletter. July 24, 2023
21. Bassey, Victoria M., Godfrey, Obinna C., Benjamin, Innocent, Okoro, Chinyere U., Shagal, Mohammed H., Emori, Wilfred, Jumbo, Joshua T., Edeghor, Uwamere O., Runde, Musa, Godwin, Joshua, Mbahi, Mary A. and Louis, Hitler (2023). “Elucidating the efficacy of plant-derived triterpenoids for treating urinary tract infections: insights from experimental investigation, quantum chemical analysis, and molecular docking” Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie, vol. 237, no. 10, 2023, pp. 1617-1641. https://doi.org/10.1515/zpch-2023-0305
22. Obinna C. Godfrey, Imojara Anna, Suhailah W. Qader, Gopinath Sampathkumar, Theresa C. Nwoha, Musa Runde, Obianuju A. Nwokolo, Solomon O. Iyam, Godwin D. Edo, Innocent Benjamin, Hitler Louis (2023). Impact of polar (DMSO, ethanol, water) solvation on geometry, spectroscopy (FT-IR, UV, NMR), quantum chemical parameters, and the antifungal activities of benzothiazole derivative by molecular docking approach. Chemical Physics Impact, Volume 7, 100349. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2023.100349.
23. Musa Runde, Emeka Ogoko, Uduak Aletan Hassan Mohammed Suleiman, Anna Imojara and Louis Hitler (2023). Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Analysis and Uv Absorptivity. Heliyon 2405-8440, DOI: https://doi.org/1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20872
24. Nnabuk Okon Eddy, Rajni Garg, Richard Alexis Ukpe, Paul Ocheje Ameh, Rishav Garg, Musa Runde, Iliya Dimas Kwanchi, Saikh Mohammad Wabaidur, Sikandar Aftab, Raphael Ogbodo, Augustine Odiba Aikoye, Masoom Siddiqu, (2024). Application of periwinkle shell for the synthesis of calcium oxide nanoparticles and in the remediation of Pb 2+ -contaminated water. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-05285-y

25. Nnabuk Okon Eddy, Juliet Iye Jibrin, Richard Alexis Ukpe, Anduang Odiongenyi, Amjad Iqbal, Amos Modeter Kasiemobi, Joseph Olusola Oladele, Musa Runde, (2024). Experimental and theoretical investigations of photolytic and photocatalysed degradations of crystal violet dye (CVD) in water by oyster shells derived CaO nanoparticles (CaO–NP). Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 13, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100413.

26. Solomon O. Iyam, Sopuruchukwu E. Ogbodo, Ejike R. Okafor, Musa Runde, Alpha O. Gulack, Michael O. Odey, Aniekan E. Owen, Uwem Edet, Innocent Benjamin, Hiter Louis (2024). Elucidating the antibacterial efficacy of thiadiazol derivative against carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa: An in-silico perspective. Chemical Physics Impact, (8). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100466

27. Eze A. Adindu, Bassey O. Ekpong, Musa Runde, Aondoungwa M. Atotse, Folasade O. Ojumola, Alpha O. Gulack, Aniekan E. Owen, Solomon O. Iyam, Michael O. Odey, Innocent Benjamin, Terkumbur E. Gber, Hitler Louis, (2024). Investigating the anti-filarial efficacy and molecular interactions of thiadiazol derivative: Insight from quantum chemical calculations, pharmacokinetics, and molecular docking studies, Chemical Physics Impact, 8, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chphi.2024.100459.

28. Nnabuk Okon Eddy, Juliet Iye Jibrin, Richard Alexis Ukpe, Anduang Odiongenyi, Amjad Iqbal, Amos Modeter Kasiemobi, Joseph Olusola Oladele, Musa Runde, (2024). Experimental and theoretical investigations of photolytic and photocatalysed degradations of crystal violet dye (CVD) in water by oyster shells derived CaO nanoparticles (CaO–NP). Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, 13, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hazadv.2024.100413.

29. Edak K. Agi-Odey, Idongesit J. Mbonu, Israel A. Ekoro and Musa Runde (2025). Adsorption and sensor properties of NO2 and SO2 gases by Palladium and Silicon modified fullerene material: A computational study. Nano-Structures and Nano-Objects 42 (2025) 101488. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2025.101488
30. Idongesit J.Mbonu, Emily O. Udowa, Osakponmwen J. Okhuarobo, Samuel E. Odey and Musa Runde(2025). Insight into the chemical tailoring of nanotube and its metal-doped derivatives for fuel oil desulfurization: First-principles studies. Journal of the Indian Chemical Society 102 (2025) 10187. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jics.2025.101876
31. Pavithra Pradeep Prabhu, Cynthia Lizzie Lobo, Vishal L B, Mahananda R Prabhu, Srinivas Hebbar , Amina Sule Bendi, Ottah Daniel, Chukwuemeka , Runde Musa (2025). Design and comparative evaluation of liposomes and ultra-flexible combisomes incorporating stratum corneum lipids for the delivery of 4-hydroxytamoxifen and thymoquinone. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 114. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xphs.2025.103959
32. Micheal O. Odeye, Destiny E. Charlie, Favour A. Nelson, Rejoice O. Obim and Musa Runde (2025) Chemically modified silicon carbide nanotubes by indium mono-doping and doping with antimony, tin, and tellurium as sensors for polychlorinated dibenzo dioxins (PCDDs): Outlook from a computational perspective. Materials Chemistry and Physics 341. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.130910
33. Abosede Adejoke Badeji, cKowthaman Pathmanathan, Munthir Abdulwahid Abdulhussain , Ismail Hossain and Musa Runde (2025). Insights into the tunability of SrHI matlockite and its group 4 transition metal-doped derivatives (TiHI, ZrHI, HfHI) for advanced electronic photocatalytic, optoelectronic, and hydrogen storage applications: First-Principles calculations. Materials Chemistry and Physics 348. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matchemphys.2025.131533
34. Abosede Adejoke Badeji, Kowthaman Pathmanathan, Hewa Y. Abdullah, Ismail Hossain and Musa Runde (2025). Unveiling the catalytic versatility of transition metal-doped coal char systems for hydrogen evolution reaction: a first-principles approach. Chemical Physics 599. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemphys.2025.112882
35. Ekpenyong O. Okon, Gideon E. Mathias, Musa Runde, Mahdi Abdul Kadium Abed and Kowthaman Pathmanathan (2025). Adsorption of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH): A computational study of naphthalene interactions with chemically functionalized nanotubes. Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing 194. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mssp.2025.109533
36. Musa Runde, Uzairu M. Sada and Neksumi Musa (2025). Physicochemical, Antioxidant, and Antimicrobial Evaluation of a Multifunctional Natural Base Oil. Caliphate Journal of Science & Technology. 2, 272-281
37. Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, Adetutu O. Aliyub, Olushola A. Alanic, Adamu Yunusa Ugyad, Emily O. Iduseria, Musa Rundea, Makiyyu Musa Abdullahi (2024). Enhanced Tetracycline Degradation using UV/Fenton/Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Hybrid Process. Desalination and Water Treatment. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dwt.2024.100819
38. Kama Hosea Gobak, Saika Alamin A, Musa Runde, Karwan Wasman Qadir, Muhammad N Abubakar (2025). A Computational Study of Organosulfur Adsorption on Silicon Fullerenes: Implications for Improving Environmental Safety. Silicon 17, 2299–2312 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12633-025-03349-w
39. Raimi, M.A., Nwokoye, C.R., Effiong, S.S. Emanuel K. Aidoo, John A. Agupwuye and Musa Runde (2025). Exploring Group 13 (B, Al, Ga, In) mono-doped fullerenes (C₅₉X) for methane adsorption: a DFT and QTAIM investigation. Journal of Nanoparticle Research 27, 201. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-025-06396-x
40. Runde Musa, Uzairu Muhammad Sada and Favour A. Nelson (2024). Nickel-doped Zeolite cluster as adsorbent material for the adsorption of biodiesel oxidation products: Approach from computational study. Communication in Physical Sciences, 12(1): 120-140
41. Thomas O. Magu, Omamuyovwi Rita Jolayemi, Emmanuel Emmanuel, Runde Musa , Sunday S. Ikiensikimama (2025). Implication of group 13 elements for the tailoring of Fe3H hydride perovskites for optoelectronic and hydrogen storage applications: An Intuition from theoretical study. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids 199. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpcs.2024.112544
42. Edet, Uwem O and Otoh, Ene F and Ayoola, Oluwadamilola V and Akor, Faith O and Imojara, Blessing and Egbelo, Jessica E and Benjamin, Innocent, (2024). Structural, electronic characterization, and antiviral potential of a thiadiazol derivative targeting nucleoprotein of Lassa fever virus: insights from DFT investigation, pharmacokinetic, and molecular docking. Discover Chemistry. | https://doi.org/10.1007/s44371-024-00022-w

43. Wijdene Nbili, Musa Runde, Rawlings A. Timothy, Frédéric Lefebvre, Werner Kamisky, Chérif Ben Nasr and Kamel Kaabi (2025). Investigation on X-ray diffraction, IR, UV-visible, fluorescence, thermogravimetric, DFT studies, and molecular docking approach of a new C6H17.16Cl3CuN3O0.58 complex. Journal of Molecular Structure, (1326) 141049. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.molstruc.2024.141049

44. Pavithra Pradeep Prabhu, Cynthia Lizzie Lobo, Vishal L B, Mahananda R Prabhu, Srinivas Hebbar, Amina Sule Bendi, Ottah Daniel Chukwuemeka, Runde Musa, Khushwant S Yadav, Piyush Verma, and Akhilesh Dubey (2025). Design and comparative evaluation of liposomes and ultra-flexible combisomes incorporating stratum corneum lipids for the delivery of 4-hydroxytamoxifen and thymoquinone. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 114 (10), 103959. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xphs.2025.103959

45. Idongesit J. Mbonu and Musa Runde and Destiny E. Charlie and Karwan Wasman Qadir (2025). Hydrogen encapsulation properties of heteroatoms doped fullerenes: A DFT study for potential hydrogen storage application. Diamond and Related Materials. (152),111994. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2025.111994

46. Mathias O. Ajaba and Anna Imojara and Emmanuel K. Aidoo and Okweche M. Ofie and Regina O. Effiong and Amawu A. Uyimulam and Phebian Odufuwa and Musa Runde (2025). DFT study on VOC detection by Helicobacter pylori using encapsulated and mono-doped gold and silver anchored fullerene C60. Nano-Structures & Nano-Objects. (41),101449. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nanoso.2025.101449

47. Ismail O. Amodu, Miracle N. Ogbogu, Hewa Y. Abdullah, Ifunanya Sylvia Ezenwobi, Emmanuel Emmanuel & Runde Musa (2025). Computational investigation of platinum-encapsulated, copper-decorated fullerene (Cu-Pt@C60) for the detection and adsorption of SF6 decomposition gases. J Nanopart Res 27, 246 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-025-06431-x

48. Runde, Musa; Sada, Uzairu Muhammad; Izachi, Friday O.; Eburu, Odey S.; and Pembere, Anthony M.S. (2025) “Silicon and phosphorus co-doping of aluminium nitride nanotube (SiP-AlNNT) as sensors for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon fuel pollutants: A computational approach,” Polytechnic Journal 14:(2), 9.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59341/2707-7799.1844
49. Godwin O Igomah, Favour A Nelson, Fadhil Faez Sead, Musa Runde, Ismail Hossain, Ayi A Ayi (2025). Insight into the effect of Mg-substitution on the electronic, optoelectronic, and hydrogen storage density of NbH2 fluorite structured: a DFT study. RSC Adv, 15(33):27113–27127. doi: 10.1039/d5ra03949e
50. Ekpenyong O. Okon, Gideon E. Mathias, Musa Runde, Mohammed Yaqob and Ahmed Adnan AL-Khafagi (2025). Titanium and copper tailoring of fullerene (Cu-Ti@C60) as a sensor nanostructured for toxic gas pollutants: A DFT study. Diamond & Related Materials (154) 112147https://doi.org/10.1016/j.diamond.2025.112147
51. Eban L. Kechi, Chioma B. Ubah, Musa Runde, Aniekan E. Owen, Obinna C. Godfrey, Daniel C. Agurokpon, Michael O. Odey, Uwem O. Edet, Bassey O. Ekpong, Solomon O. Iyam, Innocent Benjamin & Gopinath Sampathkumar (2024). Elucidating the structural basis for the enhanced antifungal activity of amide derivative against Candida albicans: a comprehensive computational investigation. In Silico Pharmacol. 12, 48. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40203-024-00222-3

Application of Natural Product in Maternal Health. Characterization of Plants extract for management of Avian

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GRANT AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIP
• Kubmarawa D. (Principal Investigator- MAU-TECH, Yola) Runde M. and Shagal M.H. (2017). Investigation of Antioxidant and Anti-tuberculosis activity of Essential Oils from some Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Years 2012-2014 (merged) Tetfund research Project Intervention
• Hakeem B. Disu (Principal Investigator), Musa Runde, Monioluwa Olaniyi, Gimba Nnaji. (2019). Design and Construction of Fixed Essential Oils Steam Distiller. Year 2017-2018 Tetfund research project intervention
• Musa Runde (Lead Researcher), Emeka Ogoko, Uduak Aletan and Mohammed Hassan (2021). Screening of some locally sourced materials for prospective formulation of albino sunscreen. Year 2021-2022 National Open University of Nigeria, Senate Research Grant
• Henrietta Kelle (Lead Researcher) and Musa Runde (2021). Formulation of Nonalcohol-Based Hand Sanitizer from Locally Produced High Alkaline Crystals of Maize Cub Ash. Year 2021-2022 National Open University of Nigeria, Senate Research Grant
• Musa Runde (2021). Neighbourhealth Specialist (Designing and Developing a Simulation Hospital Services). ACE-Partner Digital Incubation Programme
• Musa Runde (Lead Researcher), Nneka Ibekwe Nwamaka, Andrew Onu, Mohammed Suleiman Hassan and Gladys Isabor (2022). Formulation of ‘Triple Action’ Organic Sun Screen from Locally Sourced Raw Material. Year 2021-2022 Raw Material Research and Development Council of Nigeria
• Musa Runde (Lead researcher) and Uzairu Muhammad Sada (2024). A Novel Catalytic Approach for the Adsorption and Separation of Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, and Xylene (BTEX) Petroleum Hydrocarbon Pollutants: Insight from First Principles Computation. 2014-2022 TetFund Merged Research Project Intervention
• Musa Runde (Lead researcher) Oyewale Oyelami, Adaobi Amelia Mac-Ozigbo and Eunice Olokoba (2024). Haeme Detector for Postpartum Haemorrhage. TetFund TETFAIR Innov8 hub Intervention
AWARDS
• National Open University Top three best Researchers of the year, 2025 Awarded By Directorate of Research Administration, National Open University of Nigeria.
• Vice Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation for Exhibiting a product at the Science Exhibition week, Organized by Ministry of Science and Technology, Nigeria (2019)
11. PATENT
1. Musa Runde, Adaobi Mac-Ozigbo, Oyewole Abiodun Oyelami, Eunice Opeyemi Olokoba (2025). Haeme Detector for Postpartum Haemorrhage. RP:NG/PT/NC/O/2025/18212