Prof. Zanna Muhammad is a graduate of Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria and Imperial College, London, UK, where he obtained his M.Sc., DIC and PhD. After the completion of his studies Dr. Muhammad was a post-doctoral research fellow in the Department of Biology at Imperial College at Silwood Park, Ascot under Dr Adrian Evans. He started his academic career with the University of Maiduguri where he attained the positions of Associate Professor, Head of Department and member of the Governing Council. At Maiduguri he engaged in consultancy services, administration, undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research, and supervision.
Prof. Muhammad later joined the services of the Federal Government of Nigeria in Abuja and was part of a team that pioneered the setting up of a crucial Federal Agency where he was involved in policy development, administration, and planning. During his sojourn at the Agency, he undertook several national and international assignments.
Upon retirement from the services of the Federal Government as a Director he joined Nile University of Nigeria. Prof. Muhammad is a Parasitologist with interest in studying the survival mechanisms of parasites. He has published numerous local and international research papers on the subject.
Dr Muhammad is very interested in curriculum development and mentoring.
