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Assoc. Professor Sani Sambo Datsugwai Mohammed

Designation:

Associate Professor

Department:

Biology, Microbiology, and Biotechnology

Email Address:

[email protected]

Office:

Block A, Room 103

Biography

Sani Sambo Datsugwai Mohammed is an Associate Professor and Head of Department (HoD) for the Biology, Microbiology and Biotechnology departments in the Faculty of Applied and Natural Sciences, Nile University of Nigeria. He has close to sixteen (16) years of University research and teaching experience in the areas of Microbiology and Biotechnology.

He previously worked with IBB University, Lapai and Kaduna State University, Kaduna before his appointment with Nile University of Nigeria. He has served in various capacities in his previous and present universities. S.S.D. Mohammed   also serves as a resource person for accreditation (s).

His area of research interest is in Food/Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (Genetics, Genomics, Gene expression),Virology, Bio-preservation of foods using lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and their bacteriocins., Enzyme production and characterization, Food fermentation, Strain (s) and Process Improvements/ wine production, Bioremediation, Biodeterioration and Biodegradation, Water quality analysis, Soil, Liquid effluents/ solid waste and air  quality analysis, Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Nutritional Biotechnology, Process and product optimization.

His professional memberships include: Fellow- Institute of Science Laboratory Technology (FISLT), Fellow- Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC) Member- Certified Management Consultant (MCMC), Member- Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (MIPAN), Member- Society for Testing Laboratory Analysts of Nigeria (MSoTLAN), Member- Nigerian Society for Microbiology (MNSM), Member- Biotechnology Society of Nigeria ( MBSN), Member- Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (MNIFST), Member- Nigerian Association of Teachers of Technology (MNATT) and Member- American Society for Microbiology (MASM). S.S.D. Mohammed has taught, supervised and graduated several Diploma, B.Sc., PGD and M.Sc. students and still supervising students including PhD students. Presently, he has to his credit one hundred and seventeen (117) scholarly published articles in both national/local and international high impact journals with series of google scholar/ research-Gate citations by other researchers. He has also published two (2) books in Germany and has several publications in book of proceedings, book of extended Abstract, Chapters in books and abstract of conferences of societies and associations. He has attended several local and international conferences. S.S.D. Mohammed is an editorial board member and reviewer to many local and international journals.

Recent Publications (Articles, Books, Book Chapters/Sections, Proceedings, etc.)

  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Al-hassan, S., Wartu, J.R and AbdulRahman, A.A. (2021). Occurrence of Escherichia coli and Salmonella species in some livestock (poultry) feeds in Mando, Kaduna, Nigeria. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology (JPAM). 15 (2). Scopus/Web of Science Indexed.
  • Abdul-rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D., Baba, J., Bala, J.D., Isah, A.O. and Zubairu, S.O. (2020). Seasonal Variation in bacteriological and physicochemical Properties of Well Water in Minna Town, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Water Resources (NJWR). 6 (1):1-12.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Ahmad, R. A., Abdul-Rahman, A.A. and Aminu, A.H. (2020). Bacteriological and Mycological Quality Assessment of White Cheese (Wara) Sold Within Anguwan Sarki Market, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Confluence Journal of  Pure and Applied Science (CJPAS).3(1):74-86.
  • Bala, E., Mohammed, S.S.D., Adebola, M. and Garba, Y.(2020). Isolation and Identification of Pathogenic Fungi Species from Tilapai Fish (Tilapia zillii) Sold in Selected Areas of Niger State. Lapai Journal of Science and Technology (LJST),6(1):
  • Baba, J , Haruna, M.Z., Sani, A.R., Usman, A., Wartu, J. R, Muhammad, I. L., Dauda, D., Majiya, H . M and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2020). Antibacterial Activity of Cow Ghee (“Man Shanu”) Against Some Food Borne Pathogens. Journal of Microbial Cell and Biotechnology. 1(2): 1-7.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Mohammed, I.A  and Balogu, T.V. (2020). Bacteriological Quality and Sensory Evaluation of Wine Produced from Blends of Date Palm Fruit and Cucumber Juice Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Bacterial Empire.3 (3):25-31.
  • Ayoade, B. R., Mohammed, S. S. D and Auta, R. (2020). Bread produced from Composite Flours using saccharomyces cerevisiae Isolated from Local Fermented Beverage (Burkutu). FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS), 4(2): 758 – 766.
  • Mohammed, S. S. D., Aliyu, A. D., Wartu, J. R. and Ninyo, N. N. (2020).Citric Acid Produced from Lemon Peel using Aspergillus Niger Isolated From Cereal Gruel. Journal of Microbial Cell and Biotechnology. 1(1):15-20.
  • Abdullahi , Y. B.,  Ridwan, A. H. ,Zainab, A. H.  and Mohammed, S. S. D. (2020). Bioreduction of Heavy Metals Concentration from Tannery Polluted Soil by Aspergillus niger and Aspergillus aculeatus. Asian Journal of Biology, 9(3): 28-33.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Haruna, H.H., Ibrahim, U.F., Namla, D. and Bello,  A.Y. (2020).Assessment of Goat Milk from Some Dairy Farms Within Kaduna North LGA, Kaduna, Nigeria. Lapai Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences (LAJANS). 5 (1): 33-41.
  • Mohammed S.S.D. and Kuhiyep C.Y. (2020).  Bacteria and Fungi Co-biodeterioration of Selected Fresh Tomatoes Sold Within Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna. Science World Journal, 15(1):48-55.
  • Bello, S., Umoh, V. J., Galadima, M and Mohammed, S. S. D.  (2020). Microbiological quality and HACCP of nono production in a Fulani settlement, Zaria Kaduna state, Nigeria. Journal of Bioscience and Biotechnology Discovery, 5(2): 20-31.
  • Mohammed, S. S. D. and Kagarko, A. M. (2020). Microbiological Study of Selected Vegetables from Some Irrigation Farms within Kawo, Kaduna for Presence of Bacteria and other Parasites. Ife Journal of Agriculture (IJA), 32(3):31-44.
  • Kuchi, F.A, Mohammed, S.S.D and Banda, J.M. (2020). Maternal Anti-Human Papilloma Virus Immunoglobulin –G Antibody Among Women Attending Antenatal Clinic In Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Journal of Microbial Cell and Biotechnology. 1(1):38-41.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D. and  Aliyu,  S. G. (2020). Bacteriological, Mycological Quality Assessment and Proximate Composition of Selected Brands of Yoghurt Sold Within Kaduna Metropolis. Annals Food Science and Technology: Food Quality and Safety. 21 (1): 143-159.
  • Abdulkarim, I. H., Mohammed, S. S. D.   and Orukotan, A. A.  (2020). Gene Identification for Bacteriocin Production by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Selected Fermented Foods. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, 3(4): 1-12.
  • Abdullahi, Y.B., Mohammed, S.S.D. and Ijah, U.J.J. (2020). Screening and Molecular Identification of Fungi Isolated from Soil with Potentials for Bioremediation of Tannery Waste Polluted Soil. Equity Journal of Science and Technology (Equijost). 7 (1): 6-15.
  • Audu, R. O ., Ijah, U. J. J ., Mohammed, S. S. D and Dogara, U P . (2020). Screening of Fungal Isolates from Waste Dumpsites for Potential to Produce Bioethanol from Agricultural Wastes. KASU Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (KJBB). 4(1): 32-42.
  • Abdullahi, Y. B., Mohammed, S. S. D. and Ijah, U. J. J. (2020).Microbiological and Physicochemical Assessment of Tannery Polluted Soil Inoculated with Pure And Mixed Fungi Slurry. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS), 4 ( 1):732 – 743.
  • Orukotan, A. A., Mohammed, S. S. D.,  Fen, B. B. (2020).Comparative Studies on the Microbial Profile and Physicochemical Changes Associated with Fermentation of Selected Fruits to Produce Wine. KASU Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (KJBB). 1(2):1-10.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Muazu, Z.B. and Balogu, T.V. (2020). Assessment of Surface Bacteria Contaminations and Sensory Quality of Selected Vegetable Fruits Exposed to Pulsed X-Ray Irradiation. Science World Journal. 15(2):76-82.
  • Jim M. Banda, Deborah Cletus, Zakka Sheyin, Surajudeen A. Junaid, Baba John, Sani S.D Mohammed, James G. Damen (2020). Prevalence of asymptomatic Bacteriuria among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, Nigeria.  Archive of Microbiology and Immunology, 4 (3): 121-130.
  • Matthew D.,  Dadah A.J. and Mohammed S.S.D (2020). Bacterial Contamination of Operating Theatres: A Case Study of a Hospital in Northern Nigeria. Science World Journal. 15( 2):84-90.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Bashir, A., David, A.A.D. and Ninyio, N.N. (2019). Phytochemical Constituents and Antibacterial Activity of Ginger (Zingiber Officianale) Extract on Selected Clinical Isolates Associated with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIS)  Ife Journal of Science and Technology. 3(1):74-85.
  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D, Ndamitso, M, Baba, J.   Shaba, A.M. and Bala, J.D. (2019). Seasonal Variation in The Bacteriological And Physicochemical Properties of Well Water in Minna Town, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Water Resources.: (In Press).
  • David A.A.D., Orukotan A.A. and Mohammed S.S.D. (2019). Conventional and Molecular Characterization of Selected Lactic Acid Bacteria from Fermented Corn Gruel (Ogi) and Fermented Milk (Nono). Science World Journal, 14(4):28-34.
  • Garba, Y., Mohammed, S.S.D., Adaji, M.N., Umar M.T., Abdullahi, M.B., Aliyu, H. and Bala, E. (2019).  Phytochemical and Proximate Composition of Amaranthus species as Influenced by Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer Rates. Lapai Journal of  Applied and Natural Sciences. 4(1): 192-197.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Balogu, T.V, Gambo, A, Ninyio, N. N. and Muhammad, A. (2019). Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Selected Bacteria Isolated from Urine of Students Attending Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University Clinic, Lapai, Niger State. Journal of Laboratory Science (JLS), 6 (1): 1-9.
  • Shittu, A.A., Maryam, B.M., Orukotan, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D. (2019).Isolation and Analytical Profile Index Identification of Yeasts Species Isolated from Selected Fermented Food Products. Ife Journal of Science. Accepted- In Press.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Abdukadir, A. and Balogu, T.V (2019). Microbial Quality and Sensory Characteristics of Instant  Nigerian Egusi Soups. Annals Food Science and Technology: Food Quality and Safety, 20 (3): 494-501.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Wartu, J.R. and Akpami, J.N. (2019). Bacteriological Quality Assessment of Ice Cream Sold in Selected Eateries within Kaduna Metropolis. Science  World Journal.14(1):111-118.
  • Yohanna A. ,Mohammed, S.S.D., Samaila, J., Yakubu, C. M., Nwankocha, L.  and Suleiman, J .A. (2019).Bacteriological Assessment of Fast Foods Sold at Gidan-Kwanu and Bosso Campuses of Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria. Bacterial Empire. 2(1):30-32.
  • Kigbu, A.R. Mohammed, S.S.D.  and Yahaya, O. (2019).Prevalence and Fluoroquinolone Susceptibility Pattern of Salmonella typhi among Patients Attending Tertiary Care Hospitals in Kaduna metropolis. Middle East Journal of   Applied Science and Technology (MEJAST),2(2):36-45.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D.,  David, A.A.D and Emmanuel, A. (2019).Mycological Quality Evaluation of Selected Fermented Cassava  Food Product ‘’Garri’’ Sold at Kaduna Central Market, Kaduna State. FUDMA Journal of Microbiology Research. 2(1):8-15.
  • Shittu, A.A. Orukotan, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D. (2019). Comparative studies of rice wine production from Synergistic and Individual activities of Lactic acid Bacteria and Yeasts Isolated from Fermented Foods. Science World Journal (SWJ). 14(2):93-100.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Orukotan, A.A., Shittu, A.A., Onuoha, E.C., Moriki, A.I., Mukhtar, A. Z. (2019). Characterization of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Milk Obtained from Central Market, Kaduna. KASU Journal of  Biochemistry and Biotechnology ( KJBB). 3(2): 1-8.
  • Mohammed, S.S. D and Babangida, F.U. (2019).Studies on the Production of Fermented African Locust Bean (Daddawa) in a Moist Solid State Fermentation. Kaduna Journal of Agriculture and Natural Resources. 4(1):  1-16.
  • Mohammed S.S.D. and Shuaibu ,Y. (2018). Combating the Negative  Effects of Trypanosoma brucei-brucei (Federe strain) Infection in Wistar Rats using Selected Anti-oxidants and Trypamidium. Kaduna Journal of Postgraduate Research (KJPR). 1(1):71-82.
  • Salahudeen, A.O., Oyewole, O.A., Oyeleke S. B., Abioye, O.P.,  Adamu, B.B. and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2018). Biodegradation of Cornhusk by Bacillus cereus Isolated from Soil. Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research (NJSR) ABU. 17(2):218-225.
  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D., Ndamitso, M., Baba, J., Shaba, A.M. and Bala, J.D. (2018). Effect of the Seasons in the Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties of Well Water in Bida Town, Central Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Water Resources. 4(1):103-112.
  • Mohammed, S. S. D.,Wartu, J.R., Aminu, A.H., David, A.A.D., Musa, B.J.(2018).Bio-preservation of Nigerian Soft- white Cheese  in  Submerged Consortium  of Bacteriocinogenic Lactic Acid Bacteria Culture. African Journal of Biotechnology. 17 (5): 118-125.
  • Aigbogun, E.I., Mohammed, S.S.D., Afangide, C.S., Luka, F.E.. and Kangla,A. (2018).Tomato Juice Agar: An Alternative Media for the Cultivation of Some Aspergillus Species. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Science.7 (5):788-793.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D. Yohanna, B.,  Abubakar, N.L., Wartu, J.R and  Bello, S. (2018) Wine Production from fermentation of honey slurry and dates palm fruit Juice Blend using  Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolated from Palm wine . International Journal of Biology, 10 (3) :52-61.
  • Baba,J., S.S.D. Mohammed, A.D.V. Ayansina, A. M. Shaba and B. Innocent (2018). Citric acid production by Aspergillus niger using cane molasses as substrate. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology,32 (1&2):4079-4086.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D.. Auta, K.I, Abdul-Rahman, A. A. and Kadir, Y.A. (2018). Single Cell Protein (SCP) Produced from Bioconversion of Pineapple Peels Using Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Isolated from Burkutu. Confluence Journal of  Pure and Applied Sciences (CJPAS) 2(2):124-133.
  • Abubakar, N. L., Orukotan, A. A. and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2018). MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION AND CONVENTIONAL METHOD OF IDENTIFICATION OF SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE ISOLATED FROM LOCAL ALCOHOL BEVERAGE (BURKUTU). KASU Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology.2(1): 23-29.
  • S.S.D. Mohammed, A.D.V. Ayansina, S.R. Mohammed, O.A. Oyewole, A.M. Shaba (2018). EVALUATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN SELECTED RESTAURANTS OF KADUNA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE PRESENCE OF Escherichia coli AND Staphylococcus aureus. Science World Journal, 13(3): 45-49.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Muhammad, Z., Dogara, U.P.,Gbadegesin, H, David, A.A.D. (2018). BACTERIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF SELECTED BRANDS OF COUGH SYRUP SOLD IN SOME PHARMACY STORES IN KADUNA. Journal of Laboratory Science.5(1):38-45.
  • Aminu, Z., Yabaya, A., Mohammed, S.S.D. Bobai, M. (2018). Quality Assessment of Water Melon ( Citrulus lanatus) Wine Produced Using Saccharomyces cerevisiae Isolated from Palm Wine. Journal of Biomaterials.  2(2): 65-73.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Ndalati, A.G, Wartu, J.R, Afangide, C.S and Aigbogun, E.I. (2017). Mycological Assessment of Postharvest Rot of Irish Potato Tubers from Selected Market within Kaduna Metropolis. Asian Journal of Science and Technology.8(6):4981-4984.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D. Bamiteko, C.,  Abubakar, N.L., Wartu, J.R. and Aminu, A.H (2017). Wine Production from Fermented Honey Slurry and Coconut Milk Blend using Saccharomyces cerevisiae Isolated from Palm Wine. KASU Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology (KJBB). 1(2):10-21.
  • Abubakar, N., Mohammed, S.S.D. and Ladan, Z. (2017). Assessment of Aflatoxins and Aflatoxigenic Fungi Associated with Dried Vegetables from Selected Market within Kaduna Metropolis. Industrial Engineering.1(2):68-73.
  • Mohammed, S. S. D and Ashiru, S. Y (2017). PHYTOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY OF BAOBAB (Adansonia digitata) LEAVES AND STEM BARK EXTRACTS ON Staphylococcus aureus AND Escherichia coli. Journal of Biosciences and Biotechnology. 6 (1):9-16.
  • Aigbogun, E.I., Mohammed, S.S.D. and Umar, N.B. (2017). Interleukin 4 (IL-4) in Urinary Schistosomiasis as a Diagnostic Biomarker during its Re-infection- A Review. International Journal of Clinical Experimental Medical Sciences. 3(5):57-60.
  • Oyewole, O.A., Abalaka, M.E., Oyeleke, S.B. and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2017). Growth Enhancement of Desulfovibro indonesiensis NCIMB 13468 and Desulfovibro vulgaris NCIMB8303 by Aqueous Extracts of Basella alba. Nigerian Journal of Technological Research. 12(2):59-65.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Gimba, J.Y. and David, A.A.D. (2017). Bacteriological and Mycological  Quality Assessments of Some Ready-to-Eat Foods Sold in Kaduna State University Market, Kaduna, Nigeria. Malaya Journal of Biosciences.4 (2):56-62.
  • Auta, K.I., Mohammed, S.S.D. and Abubakar, M.I. (2017). Assessment of Bacteriological Quality of Well Water Around Dogon Dawa District in Birnin Gwari Local Government, Kaduna State. Science World Journal. 12(4): 38-42.
  • Adamu, K.M., Aliyu-Paiko, M., Ikomi, R.B., Suleiman, S.A., Ahmed, I.B., Mamman, R. and Mohammed, S. S. D. (2017).Evaluating the Associated Microbial Organisms, Fish Feed Utilization Potentials and Feed Stock in Biogas Production of Water-Hyacinth. FUTA Journal of Research in Sciences. 13(1):25-38.
  • Abdul-Rahman, A.A., Mohammed, S.S.D., Abidina, A. and Gimba, A. (2017). An Assessment of the Bacteriological and Physicochemical Properties of Well Water in Suleja Town, Nigeria. Confluence Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences. 1(1): 131-141.
  • Shaba, A.M., Oyeleke, S.B., Oyewole. O.A., Mohammed, S. S .D., Salaudeen, O.A. and Ikekwem, C. C.(2017).Removal of Lead and Inhibition of Algal Growth using Prodigiosin produced by Serratia marcenscens. International Research Journal of Biological Sciences.6(8):1-6.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Damisa, D. and Aminu,A.H. (2017). Characterization and Classification of Bacteriocins produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Alcoholic Beverage (Pito). Journal of Food, Natural and Life Science.2(1):51-59.
  • Aigbogun, E.I., Mohammed, S.S.D. Orukotan, A.A. and Tanko, J.D. (2017). The Role of  Nanotechnology in Food Industries. Journal of Advances in Microbiology.7(4):1-9.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Orukotan, A. A  and Abdullahi, H. (2017).Physicochemical and Bacteriological Assessment of Tannery Effluent from Samaru-Zaria, Kaduna State ,Nigeria. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management.21(4):734-740.
  • Balarabe, M.M. Mohammed, S.S.D. and Orukotan, A. A. (2017).Physico-chemical and Sensory Evaluation of Bread produced using Different Indigenous Yeast Isolates. Science World Journal 12(1):33-37.
  • Balogu, T.V., Muhammad, R.G. and Mohammed, S.S.D. and Yewodo, J.C.(2017). Optimizing Bioremediation of Phenol Polluted Soil using Laccase from Soil Fungi. International Journal of Life Sciences Research.5(1):62-68.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Adeniyi, O.D,  Damisa, D. and Bala, E (2017).Mycological Assessment   of Suya Sold in Some Parts of Minna, Niger State. Nigerian Journal of Biotechnology. 32(16): 33-40
  • Oyeleke, S. B. Oyewole, O.A., Damisa, D., Shaba, A. M., Mohammed, S.S.D., and Akinpelumi, R.O. (2017).  Antibacterial Activities of Tithonia diversifolia Against Selected Bacterial Isolates. Nigerian Journal of Microbiology.31 (1):3900-3906. .
  • Balarabe, M.M. Mohammed, S.S.D. and Idris, S. (2017). Role of Biotechnology in Food Production and Processing. Journal of industrial Engineering.1 (1):24-35.
  • Ayansina, A.D.V. Ademola, O.A. and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2017).Characterization of Amylase from some Aspergillus and Bacillus Species Associated  with Cassava Waste Peels. Advances  in Microbiology.7(3):280-292.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Orukotan, A. A  and Musa, J. (2017). Effect of Fermentation and Malting on some Cereal weaning Foods Enriched with African Locust Beans. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management. 21 (5):911-921.
  • Zakari, M.A., Orukotan, A.A. and Mohammed, S.S. D. and Aliyu, I.M. (2017). Microbiological Analysis of Baobab Yoghurt Produced Using Lactobacillus plantarum. International Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2(2):93-101.
  • Oyeleke, S.B., Oyewole, O.A., Shaba, A.M., Mohammed, S.S.D., Adelere, I. A., Dung, C.S., Salahudeen, A.O. (2017). Bacteriological  and Physicochemical  Analysis of Water from Mining Ponds in Bassa and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau State. International Journal of Applied Biological Research (IJABR), 8(1):17-29.
  • Anaegbu, C.J., A.A. Orukotan, A.A. and Mohammed, S.S. D. (2017). Effects of optimization Condition on Solid State Fermentation of various Agro-allied Waste for Production of Amylase Enzyme. International Journal of Bioorganic Chemistry. 2(1):22-29.
  • Bobai, M., Mohammed, S.S.D., Emmanuel, S.D and Ugboko, H.(2017). Production of Wine from Fermentation of Grape (Vitis vinifera) and Sweet Orange ( Citrus sinensis) Juice using Saccharomyces cerevisiae Isolated from Palm Wine. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences.6 (1).868-881.
  • Balarabe, M .M, Mohammed, S.S. D, Orukotan, A. A. (2017).Screening of fermentative potency of yeasts Isolates from Indigenous Sources for Dough Leavening. International Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2(1):12-17.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Damisa, D., Balogu, T.V and Bala, E. (2016). Efficacy of Sakacin on Selected Food Pathogenic Microorganisms Isolated from Fermented Milk Products. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management. 20 (1):97-101.
  • Aliyu, I.M., Mohammed, S.S.D and Orukotan, A.A. (2016).Effect of Lactobacillus fermentum Fermentation on the Nutritional and Anti-nutrient Quality of Sorghum (Samsorg 17) for Chicken Feed Production. Journal of Food, Natural and Life Science.1(1):104-110.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D. and Abdulrahman, I. (2016).Characterization and Identification of some Bacteriocins produced by Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from Fermented Food Products. Lapai Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences.1(1):1-10.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D (2016). The Role of  Lactic  Acid Bacteria in Food Fermentation  Processes (A Review). . Development Journal of Science and Technology Research.5 (1):17-32.
  • Abdulkadir, A. S, Orukotan, A. A, Mohammed, S.S. D (2016). Bioethanol Production from Rice Winery Cake Using Lactic Acid Bacteria and Yeasts by the Process of Simultaneous Saccharification and Fermentation. International Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 1(1):33-39.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D and Orukotan, A. A. (2016). Quality  Characteristics of Tiger Nut Juice (Kunun – Aya) Biopreserved with Nisinogenic Lactococcus lactis FCF13 Culture at Different Refrigeration Temperature. Nassarawa State University,  Keffi (NSUK) Journal of Science and Technology (NJST).6(1):133-139.
  • Abubakar, I., Bello, A. Y., Mohammed, S.S.D., Nata’ala, M.K. and Aliyu, I.M. (2016). Occurrence of Bacterial Species from Mobile phones of Students from two Departments in Niger State Polytechnic, Zungeru, Nigeria. Lapai Journal of Applied and Natural Sciences.1(1):72-77.
  • Mohammed, S. S. D.,Damisa, D., Abdulrahman, A. A and Ayansina, A. D. V (2015). Enhanced Bacteriocin Production Through Cultural Supplementation using Leuconostoc mesenteroides FCF23 as producer Organism. Annals. Food Science and Technology.16 (1):251-256.  
  • Mohammed, S.S.D and Damisa, D. (2015). Molecular Characterization and Identification of Lactic Acid Bacteria Isolated from some  Food products. Development Journal of Science and Technology Research.4 (2):105-112.
  • Baba, J., Adebola, M.O., Adelenwa,A.A. Mohammed, S.S.D., Muhammad,I.L., Ujong, E.A. and Marafa,I.(2015).Phytochemical and Antibacterial Properties of Moringa oleifera Extracts against Selected Bacteria Isolates. African Journal of Science and Research (AJSR).4 (4):60-63.
  • Dadi-Mamud, N. J., Mohammed, S. S. D. and  Paul, I. F. (2015). Evaluation of Algae species  as Bio-monitor of Water  Quality  of  Two selected  Ponds  in  Niger  State, Nigeria. Development Journal of Science and Technology Research.4 (2):28-35.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Damisa, D., AbdulRahman, A.A.,Balogu,T.V. and Niranjan, K (2014). Sensory Evaluation of AFrican Cat fish (Clarias gariepinus) Biopreserved in Culture of Lactobacillus sake FMB9 Isolated from Fermented Beef.Lapai Journal of  Science and Technology (LAJOST).2 (1).11-28.
  • Yakubu, A. Olatunji, G.A. Egwaikhide, P.A. and Mohammed, S.S.D (2014). Biodegradation of modified Cellulose Ployethylene Polymer Blends by Different Bacterial and Fungal Isolates. Development Journal of Science and Technology Research.3 (2):121-136.
  • Baba, J., Jibrin, N.M., Muhammad, I.L., Mohammed, S.S.D and Adam, H..(2014).Bacteriological Assessment of Sliced Water Melon sold in Lapai,Nigeria. Lapai Journal of  Science and Technology (LAJOST).2 (2).73-85.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Damisa, D., Oyeleke, S. B., Jigam, A. A., Balogu,T.V. and Niranjan,K  (2014). Occurrence of Lactic Acid Bacteria in some Selected Food Products. Jewel Journal of Scientific Research (JJSR) 2 (1):14-20.
  • Adebola, M.O., Baba, J., Ayansina, A.D.V., Mohammed, S.S.D and Mahmud,J.G.H.(2014).Prevalence of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) among women attending Rural Hospital, Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria. Lapai Journal of  Science and Technology (LAJOST).2 (2).49-58.
  • Balogu,T.V.,Onyeagba,R.A.,Onwuchekwa,E.C and Mohammed, S.S.D.(2014).Microbiological and Physicochemical Dynamics of on-farm Cocoa fermentation: A function of Bioreactor. Jewel Journal of Scientific Research (JJSR) 2(1).85-92.
  • Niranjan,  K., Alkali, S.B., Musa, A. and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2014).Isolation and Occurrence of Seed borne fungi Associated with Tomato,Okra and Pepper Seeds. Nassarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) Journal of Science and Technology. 4(1 & 2):195-206.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Ayansina, A.D.V., Suleiman, R.T. and Ibrahim, A.H. (2014).Aberrant Effect of some Urban Dumpsites Simulated Leachate on the Chromosomes and Mitosis of the Roots of Onion (Allium cepa L.). Annals of Food Science and Technology.15 (1).183-192.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Damisa, D.,Oyeleke, S.B. and Jigam,A.A.,Suleiman, R.T and Muhammad,I.L (2014).Lactic Acid Bacteria and Bacteriocins:An  Alternative to Chemical preservatives in Food Industries-Review. Development Journal of Science and Technology Research.3 (2):84-106.Niranjan,  K., Singh,  K.P. Isah, K.M. and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2014). Impact of Different Culture, Grain and Bran Media on Radial Growth of the Fungus
  • Dactylaria brochopaga Drechsler. Journal of Arid Agriculture.22: 32-38.
  • Balogu,T.V.,Balogu,D.O.,Akpanta,A.C. and Mohammed, S.S.D.(2014).Predictive Microbiology Models (PMMs):Prospects on Food Security,Shelf-Life and Growth of Nigerian Food Industries.Development Journal of Science and Technology Research.3(1):29 – 47.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Ijah,U.J.J.,Damisa,D. Muhammad, I.L. and  Bala, E.(2013).Bio-shelf life Extension of fresh Beef using Lactobacillus plantarum FALB33 Culture at different storage temperatures.Jewel Journal of Scientific Research (JJSR).1(1).16-23.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D. Damisa,D., Oyeleke, S.B. and Jigam,A.A. (2013).Biopreservative Efficiency of Lactobacillus bulgaricus FMB1 on Nono and Wara Collected from Bosso Metropolis-Niger State, Nigeria. Food Microbiology and Safety:Annals of Food Science and Technology.14 (2).336-343.
  • Yunusa ,A.,Alonge, S.O., Wuyep, P.A., Mohammed, S.S.D, Aliyu, H. (2013). Use of Amaranthus Lines as Trap Crop for The Control of Alectra vogelii (Benth) on Cowpea Production: Shoot and Root fresh weight. International Journal of Advanced Research, 1(9):1-12.
  • Mohammed, S. S. D., Damisa, D.,Bala, E and Suleiman, R.T (2013). Efficiency of  Lactococcus lactis PIT30 Culture on Shelf Life Extension of Sobo Drink and Sweet Orange Juice. South Pacific Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences. SPJPBS. 1(1):25-35.
  • Mohammed, S. S.D., Balogu, T.V., Yunusa, A. and Aliyu, H.(2013). Antimicribial Efficiency of Purified and Characterized Bacteriocins Produced by Lactobacillus bulgaricus Y34 and Lactococcus lactis N22 Isolated from Fermented Milk Products.International Journal of  Advanced Research.1(6):63-70.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Damisa, D., Oyeleke, S.B., Jigam, A.A.(2013).Biopreservation Studies of Fermented milk (nono) using nisin produced by Lactocotoccus lactis FALB 18  isolated from Fermented African Locust Bean. International Journal of  Emperical Research and sustainable Development.10 (10):95-113.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Bala, E., Baba,J., Muhammad, I,L.,Garba,Y., Muhammad,R.,G (2013).Cytological Effects of Rural Dumpsite Natural Leachate on Onion (Allium cepa).Journal of Science and Multidisciplinary Research. 2(1).pp 19-28.
  • Muhammad,  I.L., Mohammed, S.S.D, Baba, J, Suleiman, L.A and Aliyu, A.O. (2013). Phytochemical and Antimicrobial studies of Butyrospermum paradoxum Stem bark extract. Development Journal of Science and Technology Research .2(1):41-45.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D. and Ijah ,U.J.J. (2013).Isolation and Screening of Lactic Acid Bacteria from Fermented Milk products for Bacteriocin Production.Food Microbiology and safety:Annals of Food Science and Technology.14 (1).122-128.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Bala, E., Yakubu, A., Oyewole, O.A., Garba, Y and Muhammad, I. L.(2013). Influence of Nutrient Supplements on Bacteriocin Production by Lactobacillus bulgaricus Y34 and Lactococcus lactis N22.. Journal of Engineering and  Applied Sciences. 2(1), 10-15.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Bala,E.,Yunusa, A., Muhammad, I,L.,Yakubu,A and Muhammad,R.,G (2013). Mycotoxins: Toxigenic Fungal Compounds – A Review. Journal of Science and Technology 3(7):687-692.
  • Dadi-Mamud, N.J, Adebola, M.O, Aliyu, H,Mohammed,S.S.D, Yunusa,A. and David,D.T. (2013).Phytochemical  Analysis and Antimicrobial Activity of Nymphaea lotus from Lapai –Reservoir, Nigeria..Development Journal of Science and Technology Research .2(1):58-67.
  • Baba,J,Shaba,A.M,Abdullahi,M,Olukosi,J,I.LMuhammad,Mohammed,S.S.D,Danfulani,S,Omole, A ,M. and Niranjan, K. (2012).Isolation, characterization and antibiotic sensitivity patterns of Streptococcus sp isolated from malignant ulcers at ABUTH Zaria, Nigeria. Indian Journal of Scientific Research.3(2):9-12.
  • Muhammad, I.L., Mohammed, S.S.D, Baba, J, Suleiman, L.A and Mohammed, A.K .(2013).Phytochemical  Screening and Antimicrobial Activities of acetone extract of Khaya senegalensis Stem bark .Development Journal of Science and Technology Research .2(1):53-57.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Niranjan Kumar, Damisa, D, Bala,  E, Muhammad, I,L, Muhammad, R.,G Yunusa,A.(2013).Fungi Associated with Decayed Sweet Oranges (Citrus sinensis) collected from Lapai, Niger State, Nigeria. Indian Journal of Life Science. 2(2):123-131.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Damisa, D., Oyeleke, S.B., Jigam, A.A.(2013).Biopreservation Studies of White Cheese (Wara) using Acidophilin produced by Lactobacillus acidophilus FCF2 isolated from Fermented Corn Flour. IRJSET. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences: 2(1):1-9.
  • Mohammed,S.S.D,Ijah,U.J.J.,Baba,J,Bala,E,Shaba,A.M,Damisa,D.,I.L,Muhammad,Muhammad,R.G.and Niranjan, K.(2012).Purification and characterization of bacteriocins produced by Pediococcus halophilus W9 and Lactococcus lactis N24. Development Journal of Science and Technology Research .1(1):85-96.
  • Oyewole, O.A., Oyeleke, S. B., Mohammed, S.S. D. and Hamzah, R (2011).Biodegradation of Cassava (Manihot esculentus) Effluent using white rot fungus (Pleurotus ostreatus) and Brown rot  fungus (Gloeophyllum sepiarum). Continental Journal of Microbiology. 5(1) :37-45.
  • Yakubu, A., Tanko, M. U. and Mohammed, S. S. D. (2011). Chemical Modification of Microcrystalline Cellulose: Improvement of Barrier surface Properties to enhance surface Interactions with some synthetic polymers for Biodegradable packaging material Processing  and Application in Textile, Food and Pharmaceutical industry. Advances in Applied Science Research.2 (6): 532-540.
  • Oyewole, O.A., Oyeleke, S. B., Mohammed, S.S. D. and Ibrahim, A. (2011). Microorganisms associated with Corrosion of Water Pipelines in Minna, Niger State. Nigerian Journal of  Technological Research.6 (2): 18-24.

  

PUBLISHED BOOKS
  • Mohammed, S.S. D (2013). Bacteriocins: Production, Purification and Characterization.ISBN:978-3-659-45508-7.Published by LAMBERT Academic Publishing (LAP).Germany. pp1-129.
  • Aigbogun, I.E., Mohammed, S.S.D. and Orukotan, A.A. (2018). The Role of Nonotechnology in Food Industries. ISBN:978-613-9-82989-7. Published by LAMBERT Academic Publishing (LAP).Germany.pp1-53.

  

RESEARCH PAPERS IN BOOK OF PROCEEDINGS
  • Mohammed,S.S.D.,Damisa,D.,Oyeleke,S.B.,Jigam,A.A.(2013).Biopreservation Studies of Fermented milk (nono) using nisin produced by Lactocotoccus lactis FALB 18  isolated from Fermented African Locust Bean.Book of Absracts and Proceedings of the 10th International Conference of the Institute for Emperical Research and Sustainable Development (IIERSD),August, 2013 held at Ibrahim Badamasi  Babangida University, Lapai, Niger State,Nigeria.pp102-118.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Usman, U.I., Wartu, J.R., Afangide, C.S., and Aigbogun, E.I. (2017). In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Castor (Ricinus communis)  Seed Oil on Selected Pathogens Isolated from Human Throat. (BHD 019). In the Book of Proceedings ( Issue I) of 30th Annual International Conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), FUT Minna:242-250.
  • Aigbogun, E.I, Mohammed, S.S.D, Orukotan, A.A. and Tanko, J.D. (2017). The Role of Nanotechnology in Food Industries- A Review (BZH008). In the Book of Proceedings (Issue II) of 30th Annual International Conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), FUT Minna.:273-285.
  • Oyeleke, S.B., Goro, M.A., Oyewole, O.A. Okeke, K.S., Ayisa. T.T. and Mohammed, S.S.D, (2017). Potentials of Yeasts Isolates for Biosurfactant Production. (PC 016). In the Book of Proceedings (Issue II)  of 30th Annual International Conference of Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN), FUT Minna. :418-423.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D. and  Garba, R.S. (2019). Comparative Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points in Peanut Cake (Kulu-Kuli) production (BMR016). Presented  ( In. Book of Proceedings ) at the 1st  Faculty of  Natural Sciences Annual  Conference (FONSAC) IBBUL, Lapai, 2019.pp. 145-157.

 

BOOK OF EXTENDED ABSTRACT(S)
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Orukotan, A.A. and Musa, J. (2016).“Effect of Fermentation and Malting on some Cereal weaning Foods Enriched with African Locust Beans (ABS 118) Book of Extended Abstract.. Presented at the  40th Annual Conference and General Meeting of Nigeria Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST) held at Kano. 24th-26th October,2016.pp 312.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Damisa, D. and Aminu, A.H. (2017) “SENSORY CHARACTERISTICS OF FERMENTED MILK (NONO) AND WHITE CHEESE (WARA) BIOPRESERVED WITH LACTICIN PRODUCED BY Lactococcus lactis FRB 3” with reference number (ABST 200). Book of Extended Abstract  Presented at the 41TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology-ABUJA NIGERIA between  22ND– 26TH OCTOBER, 2017.pp.41- 42.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Bamiteko, C., Abubakar, N.L., Wartu, J.R. and Aminu, A.H (2018).WINE PRODUCTION FROM BLENDS OF FERMENTED HONEY SLURRY AND COCONUT MILK  USING SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE ISOLATED FROM PALM WINE (ABST-18-003). ACCEPTED. In the Book of Abstract, Presented at 42nd  Annual Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)- Abeokuta.pp5-6.
  • Mohammed, S.S. D and Babangida, F.U. and Aminu.A.H. (2019).Proximate and Sensory Profile of  Moist Solid State Fermented African Locust Bean (Daddawa) . In the Book of Abstract-ABST 001 . Presented at 43rd  Annual Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)-  AWKA .pp. 271-272.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Kagarko, A.M and Wartu, J.R. (2020). Assessment of Selected Vegetables from Some Irrigation Farms Within Kawo, Kaduna for the Presence of Bacteria and Parasites. . In the Book of  Extended Abstract/proceedings-ABST 081 . Presented at 44th  Annual Conference and General Meeting of Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFST)/The Summit-  Lagos .pp 203-204.

 

CHAPTER (S) IN BOOK (S)
  • Mohammed, S.S.D, Abraham, Isah . and David Osarieme Enoma (2020). Roles of Nucleotide Sequence Analysis in  Human Genetics and Genomics. Chapter In Book– Advances in Biotechnology in Nigeria, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) ( National).
  • David Osarieme Enoma and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2020). Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Cancer Prognosis Prediction. Chapter In Book– Advances in Biotechnology in Nigeria Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) ( National).
  • Abraham, Isah  and Mohammed, S.S.D. (2020).Bioinformatics in the Development of Vaccines against COVID-19. Chapter In Book– Advances in Biotechnology in Nigeria, Biotechnology Society of Nigeria (BSN) ( National).
  • Mohammed, S.S.D., Musa, A.D., Ibrahim, A.D., Aliyu, M.B. and Namla, D. (2020). Impacts of Coronavirus Disease (COVID) -19 Pandemic on Food Security, Nutrition and Immunity.  Chapter in Book- Book of Readings on Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID)-19. BSN- North Central Chapter. Pp. 31-42.
  • Ibrahim, A.D., Mohammed SSD, Omale PA., Akaba M.O. and Bazata Y.A  (2020).Genome Editing of Selected Bacteria Using Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR) Systems. Chapter In Book– LCW, Pakistan.
  • Mohammed, S.S.D. and Ibrahim, A.D. (2020). Synergistic Role of Different Micronutrients in the Immunity and Control of Viral Infections. Chapter In Book– The Role of Micro-Nutrient on the Control, Infections and Management of COVID 19”. Tailor and Francis Publisher.

Courses/Modules Taught

Undergraduate
  • Introduction to Microbiology (MCB 201 and 281) (2008/2009 session)
  • General Microbiology (MCB 383) (2008/2009 session)
  • Practical Biology (BIO 103) (2011/2012-2015 sessions)
  • Practical Biology ( BIO 114) (2011/2012-2015 sessions)
  • Biological Techniques (BIO 205 -2011/2012 session)
  • General Practical (BIO 418) – (2012/2013 session)
  • General Laboratory Techniques (GLT 013)
  • General Laboratory Techniques (GLT 014) (2014/2015 session),
  • MCB 406: Environmental Microbiology
  • MCB 404: Industrial Microbiology
  • MCB 317: Biodeteroriation
  • MCB 204 : Principles of Sterilization and Disinfection
  • MCB 407: Microbial Quality Assurance
  • MCB 416: Food Microbiology
  • MCB 417: Research Methodology in Microbiology
  • MCB 423: Microbial Ecology
  • MCB 407: Industrial Microbiology
  • MCB307: Microbial Physiology and Metabolism
  • MCB 309: Microbial Genetics and Molecular Microbiology.
  • MCB 411: Agricultural Microbiology.
  • 408: Petroleum Microbiology
  • MCB 414 : General Toxicology
  • MCB 410 : Food Microbiology
  • MCB 315 : Essay in Microbiology.
  • MCB 400: Undergraduate Project supervision
  • BTG 403: Human Genetics and Genomics
  • BTG 409: Nucleotide Sequence Analysis
  • MCB 409 :Advanced Bacteriology
  • MCB 411: Pharmaceutical Microbiology
  • BTG 412: Metabolic Engineering
  • MCB 402 : Virology and Tissue Culture
  • MCB 406: Microbial Quality Assurance
  • MCB 410: Petroleum Microbiology
  • MCB 311: Microbial Genetics
  • MCB 309: Biodeterioration
  • MCB 210 : Principles of Sterilization and Disinfection.
  • MCB 498: Undergraduate project supervision (MICROBIOLOGY)
  • BTG 498 : Undergraduate project supervision (BIOTECHNOLOGY) 

 

Postgraduate
  • MCB 802: Advanced Industrial Biotechnology- MSc
  • MCB 803: Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Microbiology- MSc
  • MCB 815: Advanced Industrial Microbiology– MSc
  • MCB 817 Advanced Fermentation Technology- MSc
  • MCB701: Introductory Microbiology- PGD
  • MCB 707: Introductory Microscopy– PGD
  • MCB 706: Microbial Genetics –PGD
  • MCB 818: Advanced Waste Management- MSc
  • MCB 802: Advanced Microbial Genetics- MSc
  • MCB 816 Advanced Aquatic Microbiology MSc
  • MCB 805: Advanced Biostatistics MSc
  • MCB 819 Advanced Quality Control and Quality Assurance MSc
  • MCB 814 Advanced Enzymology MSc
  • MCB 820 Advanced Petroleum Microbiology MSc.
  • MCB 713 Microbial Physiology and Metabolism- PGD
  • MCB 804 Advanced Microbial Physiology and Metabolism-MSc.
  • MCB 712 Introductory Environmental Microbiology- PGD
  • MCB 825 Advanced Food Microbiology- M.Sc.
  • MCB 817: MSc. Thesis supervision. M.Sc.
  • MCB 809: MSc Seminar Supervision. M.Sc.
  • MCB 709: PGD Seminar supervision. PGD.
  • MCB 710: PGD. Thesis supervision. PGD.
  • BIO 810: MSc Biological Instrumentation and Special Techniques. M.Sc.
  • BIO 804 : MSc Thesis supervision
  • ICHM 811 :MSc Thesis supervision
  • BIO 800 :MSc Thesis supervision
  • F/RES 801: Fellowship: Advanced Research Methodology

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