Career Profile
Dr. Hadiza Abdullahi Ari is a lecturer in the Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Sciences, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Abuja. She holds a B.Sc. degree in Chemistry from the University of Jos, a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Teachers Institute (NTI), Kaduna and M.Sc. degree in Material Science from the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna State. She obtained a Doctorate in Environmental Engineering from Jilin University, China. She is a researcher who is passionate about the environment, water, and energy. Her area of research is on Nanotechnology, catalysis and wastewater remediation, and she is a registered member of the Chemical Society of Nigeria and American Chemical Society. She is also performance-oriented, organized, innovative with analytical problem-solving skills, and her wealth of experience and pedigree distinguish her as an astute administrator, academician, instructional designer, and a science content editor who stands for honesty, integrity, and hard work.
Dr Hadiza Abdullahi Ari
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PhD Environmental Engineering
MSc. Material Science (Chemistry)
PGDE
BSc. Chemistry
• National Open University of Nigeria, Faculty of Science (Lecturer) 2018- Date
• National Open University of Nigeria, Course Material Department Unit, (Instructional Designer/Editor) 2004-2018
• Federal Ministry of Education, NETC, Kaduna (Education Officer) 2002-2004
• Federal Ministry of Education, F.G.B.C. Garki Abuja (Education Officer) 2000-2002
• Federal Ministry of Environment (N.Y.S.C.) 1999-2000
1. Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, Adetutu O. Aliyu, Olushola A. Alani, Adamu Yunusa Ugya, Emily O. Iduseri, Musa Runde, Makiyyu Musa Abdullahi (2024). Enhanced tetracycline degradation using UV/Fenton/Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Hybrid Process. Desalination and Water Treatment 320 (2024) 100819
2. Kama Hosea Gobak, Alhassan Iko David, Hadiza Abdullahi Ari. (2024). Examining Farmers Perception and Responses to Climate Change on Crop Production in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Nigeria. International Journal of Environmental Research and Earth Science, 4(4):2024.
3. Adamu Yunusa Ugya, Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, Yangyang Sheng, Hui Chen, Qiang Wang (2024). Antibiotic Synergistic Effect Surge Bioenergy Potential and Pathogen Resistance of Chlorella variabilis. Biofilm Environmental Research 259 119521
4. Makiyyu Abdullahi Musa, Da Xu, Feng Sun, Hong Shao, Xiangting Dong, Raba’ah Syahidah Azis, Adamu Yunusa Ugya, and Hadiza Abdullahi Ari (2023). Enhanced Visible Light Degradation of Cr (VI) by Bi2WO6 Nanosheet/CuFe2O4 Nanofiber Heterojunctions. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology 14(2023) 100166. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpap.2023.100166.
5. Ari Hadiza Abdullahi, Alani Olushola Adewole, Adamu Yunusa Ugya, Otaru Habiba Asipita, Makiyyu Abdullahi Musa & Wei Feng (2023): Biogenic Fabrication and Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation of Tetracycline by Bio structured ZnO Nanoparticles, Environmental Technology, DOI: 10.1080/09593330.2021.2001049.
6. Agbebaku Henry U.1, Nyikun Polycarp R, Okopi, Paul, Ayeleso, Olusoji, A, Abdullahi, Ari H. Aziegbe, Blessing I. (2023). Comparative Study of the Problems of Solid Waste Management on Human and Environment in the Last Decade: Evidence from 2012 –2022 Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. International Journal of Migration and Global Studies (IJMGS) Vol. 3 (1), April, 2023. ISSN: 2782-7534.
7. Agbebaku, Henry Usiobaifo, Ojeifo, Magnus Oisasoje, Okopi, Paul Abah, Nyikun, Polycarp R., Abdullahi, Ari Hadiza, Ayeleso, Olusoji, Anthony, Aziegbe, Irepketan Blessing, Ojo Titus O. (2023). Assessment of the Recycling Revolution as a Panacea to Indiscriminate Waste Disposal in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. IMSUCDS International Journal of Development E-ISSN: 2811-2865 Volume 6, 2023, pp. 134-153.
8. Alani O, Ari Hadiza, Alani S, Offiong N-A, Feng W. (2022). Polyhedral Magnetite Nanoparticles Modified with Porous Bio-templated Copper Oxide as Catalyst for Visible-Light-Driven Photodegradation of Methylene Blue. International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1007/s13762-022-04249-x.
9. Olushola Adewole Alani, Susanna Olushola Alani, Hadiza Ari, Nnanake Abasi Offiong, Ugya AY, Wei Feng (2022). Tetracycline degradation by efficient synergistic bio-templated CuO photocatalysis and Fenton hybrid process irradiated by visible light: influential parameters, and mechanisms. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics, DOI: 10.1007/s10854-022-09258-7.
10. Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, Olushola A. Alani, Qing‑rui Zeng, Yunusa Adamu Ugya, Nnanake‑Abasi O. Offiong and Wei Feng (2021). Enhanced UV‑assisted Fenton Performance of Nanostructured Biomimetic α‑Fe2O3 on Degradation of Tetracycline Journal of Nanostructure in Chemistry 2021:1-14.
11. Adamu Yunusa Ugya, Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, Xiuyi Hua (2021). Microalgae Biofilm Formation and Antioxidant Responses to Stress Induce by Lemna minor L., Chlorella vulgaris and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae. Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety 221 112468.
12. Olushola Adewole Alani, Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, Susanna Olushola Alani, Nnanake-Abasi O. Offiong and Wei Feng (2021). Visible Light-Driven Bio-Templated Magnetic Copper Oxide Composite for Heterogeneous Photo-Fenton Degradation of Tetracycline. Water 2021, 13, 1918. https://doi.org/10.3390/w13141918
13. Olushola Adewole Alani, Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, Nnanake-Abasi O. Offiong, Susanna Olushola Alani, Benzheng Li, Qing-rui Zeng and Wei Feng (2021). Catalytic Removal of Selected Textile Dyes using Zero-valent Copper Nanoparticles Loaded on Fiber Paper -Chitosan-Titanium Oxide Heterogeneous Support. Journal of Polymers and the Environment 29:2825-2839.
14. Makiyyu Abdullahi Musa, Da Xu, Feng Sun, Hong Shao, Xiangting Dong, Raba’ah Syahidah Azis, Adamu Yunusa Ugya, and Hadiza Abdullahi Ari (2021). Electrospun ZnFe2O4/Al: ZnFe2O4 nanofibers for degradation of RhB via visible light photocatalysis and photo-Fenton processes. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron. 33(5):2375-2385. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-021-07443-8.
15. Yunusa Adamu Ugya, Diya’uddeen Basheer Hasan, Salisu Muhammad Tahir, Tijjani Sabiu Imam, Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, and Xiuyi Hua (2021). Microalgae Biofilm Cultured in Nutrient-rich Water as a Tool for the Phycoremediation of Petroleum-Contaminated Water. International Journal of Phytoremediation 23(11):1175-1183.
16. Bahiyya Kabir Lere, Ibrahim Basira, Saidu Abdulkadir, Salisu Muhammad Tahir, Hadiza Abdullahi Ari & Adamu Yunusa Ugya (2021). Health Risk Assessment of Heavy Metals in Irrigated Fruits and Vegetables Cultivated in Selected Farms around Kaduna Metropolis, Nigeria. Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 8(1):317-329.
17. Tijani Sabiu Imam, Muhammad Haruna Tsagero, Hadiza Abdullahi Ari, Saudat Bashir Aminu and Adamu Yunusa Ugya (2020). Emerging Approach to uncover Cyanotoxins in Aquatic Environment: A Concise Review. Current World Environment, 16 (1): 100-109.
18. Rahanatu Adamu Kakudi, Abdullahi Hadiza Ari and Adamu Yunusa Uyga (2019). The Significance of Microbial Techniques as a Tool for Biological Remediation of Landfill Leachate. A Mini Review. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 8 (7):211-237.
19. Aliyu M. Ahamad, Ari Hadiza Abdullahi and Nuraddeen B. Ahmad (2019). Biological Control of Aquatic Macrophytes and Ecological Implication: A Review. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (wjpmr) 5 (1): 12-30.
20. Idris Mohammed Kangiwa and Ari Hadiza Abdullahi (2019). Comparative Physicochemical Analysis of Cocos nucifera and Citrus sinensis Seeds Oils. Journal of Science and Technology 1(3): 2016 ISSN 1595-0301.
21. Dahiru M. Faruruwa, Okeniyi, O. Sunday and Ari Hadiza Abdullahi (2014). Study of Phytoremediation Potential of Fluted Pumpkin for Soil Contaminated with Heavy Metals. International Journal of of Plant and Soil Science, 2014:3(2):186-196.
22. Tijjani Imam, Hadiza Ari and Ugya A.Y. (2021). Biotechnological Intervention for the Management of Agricultural Waste (Book Chapter) In: Environmental Biotechnology: Sustainable Remediation of Contamination in Different Environment. Pg.229-243. Publisher: Apple Academic Press.
23. Abdullahi Hadiza Ari, Aliyu Adetutu Oluwakemi, Modibbo M. Rabiu, Agbebaku Henry Usiobaifo, Kama Hosea Gobak (2024). Phytoextract-mediated Biosynthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles, Antibacterial Activity and Photocatalytic Performance. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 47th Annual International Conference (Kano, 2024).
24. Habiba Asipita, Mohammed Dahiru Faruruwa, Samuel Adetunla Haastrup, Zainab Hussaina Ibrahim and Ari Hadiza Abdullahi (2019). “Determining the Effects of Lead and Cadmium Contaminated Soils on Maize and Sorghum Crops”. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 42nd Annual International Conference (Lagos 2019).
25. Otaru Habiba Asipita, Ari Hadiza Abdullahi, Ajala Abduljelil (2018). “Determination of the Level of Minerals in Flour, Bread and Biscuits within Kaduna Metropolis”. Chemical Society of Nigeria (CSN), 41st CSN Annual International Conference (Ibadan 2018).
Material Synthesis, Nano-Synthesis, Catalysis, and Wastewater Remediation
ORCID: 0000-0002-9160-9828
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• TETFUND Institution- Based Research (TETFUND-IBR, 2017-2022 Merged) 2022, N2, 000,000, Ongoing, National Open University of Nigeria.