Curriculum Vitae of Usman Lawal Usman Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University P.M.B 2218 , Katsina State, . Rank: Lecturer II Mobile: +2348035166937. Email: [email protected]

Career Objective Committed and dedicated with all sense of humanity to showcase my acquired skills in excellent teaching, research and consultancy Services in the field of Environmental Sciences, for the Benefit of Local, National and Global Ecological wellbeing.

Personal Details First Name Usman Second Name Lawal Usman Date of Birth August, 20th 1984 Marital Status Married Nationality Nigerian Permanent Address No. FF9 Auwal Street, Unguwar Sanusi , Nigeria.

Contact Numbers +2348035166937 E-mail [email protected] or [email protected]

Educational Qualifications

M.Sc. Biology (2016) M.Sc. Biology (Hydro Biology and Ecotoxicology) Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

B.Sc. Biology, Second Class Honor, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria B.Sc. Biology (2010) Kaduna State, Nigeria.

SSCE (2004) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Brighton International Secondary School Kaduna Kaduna State, Nigeria.

JSCE (2001) Junior Secondary School Certificate Examination Abubakar Gumi College Kaduna State, Nigeria

1 Primary School (1998) Primary School Leaving Certificate Abubakar Gumi College Kaduna State, Nigeria

Working Experience 1. Resource Person Directorate of General Resources (Moral Philosophy and 2018/2019 Session Environmental Health, GSP 1215), Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria.

2. S.I.W.E.S Coordinator Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Umaru 2018-Date Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria.

3. Biology Practical Co- Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Umaru ordinator Jan, 2018-Date Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria.

4. Lecturer II Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Umaru (Dec, 2017 - Date) Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria.

5. Museum Curator Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Umaru (2015– 2017) Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria.

6. Tutor Grade II School of Pre-Degree and Remedial Studies, Umaru Musa Yar’adua (2013 - 2015) University, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria.

7. Resource Person School of Pre-Degree and Remedial Studies, Umaru Musa Yar’adua (2011-2013) University, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria.

8. I.J.M.B Exams Supervision Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB).University of Uyo Akwa- (18th Jan-6th Feb 2015) Ibom State, Nigeria

9. Lecturer Kaduna Polytechnic, School of Preliminary and Remedial Studies (SPRS). (Dec 2011- August 2013) Kaduna state, Nigeria.

10. NYSC National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) (2010-2011) Department of Applied Sciences, Kaduna Polytechnic 11. SIWES (2007) Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES): Nine months training attended at Kangiwa Medical Centre Kaduna Polytechnic (Supported by: Industrial Training Fund, ITF).

Computer Skills 1. ADAPTI (2018) Advanced Digital Appreciation Program for Tertiary Institutions Organized by: Digital Bridge Institute, International Centre for Information and Communication Technology Studies

2. Certificate (2009) Certificate Course in Basic Computer Training, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria- Nigeria

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Research Experiences

1. Usman, L. U. (2019) Isolation and Development of Cyanobacterial Consortium for Biodegradation of Some Heavy Metals in River Ginzo Katsina State. (in progress)

2. Usman, L. U. (2019) Effects of Organophosphate Pesticides Residues in Some Vegetables, Fruits and Health Risk Assessment among Consumers within Katsina Metropolis. (in progress)

3. Usman, L. U. (2019) Plant Nutrient and Spatio-Temporal Variation of Some Biological Water Qualities in Cika Koshi Reservoir Katsina State. (in progress)

4. Usman, L. U. (2016) Some Limnological and Biological Aspects of Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State, Nigeria. M.Sc. Dissertation, Department of Biology, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria.

Seminars/Papers presented/Conferences

1. Microphytes Dynamics and Nutrient Status in Relation to Biological Water Quality Parameters of Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State, North Western Nigeria. Nigeria Society for Microbiology (NSM) UMYUK, 2018

2. Biodiversity Assessment of Aquatic Entomofauna and Water Quality Parameters in Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State, North Western Nigeria. Entomological Society of Nigeria (ESN) UDUS, 2018

3. Seasonal Dynamics of Phytoplankton Abundance and Diversity in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State Nigeria. Association for Aquatic Science of Nigeria (AASN) NDA Kaduna, 2017

4. Effects of Physico-Chemical Parametrs on the Composition and Abundance of Some Phytoplankton in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State Nigeria. Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) Usman Danfodio University Sokoto, 2017

5. Ecological Investigation of Zooplankton Abundance in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State- Nigeria. University, Faculty of Science 2nd Annual Conference, 2016

6. Effects of Physico-Chemical Conditions on the Structure and Composition of Some Biota in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State Nigeria. Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON) UMYU Katsina, 2016

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7. An Ethno-Medicinal Survey of Some Plants Found in Kankiya Local Government Area of Katsina State. Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) Bayero University Kano, 2009

Publications/Journal 1. Usman, L. U. and Yerima, R. (2019). Heavy Metal Residue in Some Vegetables and Potential Health Risk Assessment among Consumers within Katsina Metropolis North Western Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Biological Research Manuscript with ID NJTR- 2019-0013.R1 (Accepted)

2. Usman, L. U., Yerima, R., Haruna, M. R., Adamu, S. U., Nafiu, M. I., Lawal, N. and Mustapha, S. (2019). Effects of Some Microorganisms in Degrading Plastic and Polythene Bag within Katsina, North Western Nigeria Fudma Journal of Sciences Manuscript ID 635(Accepted)

3. Nafiu, M. I., Lawal, N., Abdullahi, R. I., Usman, L. U. and Yaya, A.. . (2019). Availability, Human Risk Assessment and Mobility of Lead and Cadmium Loads in Bomo and Galma Irrigation Farm Lands Zaria, Nigeria. Fudma Journal of Sciences Manuscript ID 628(Accepted)

4. Usman, L. U. and Yerima, R. (2018) Benthic Macro Invertebrates as Potential Indicator of Water Quality in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State North Western Nigeria, Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Biological Research, IJABR 9 (2): 65-82

5. Usman, L. U.; Adakole, J. A.; Gadzama, I.M. K. and R. Yerima (2016). Seasonal Dynamics of Phytoplankton Abundance and Diversity in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State, Nigeria. Nigerian journal of Scientific Research, 15 (3): 449-457.

6. Usman, L. U.; Namadi, S. and Nafiu, S. A. (2017) Effects of Physico- Chemical Parameters on the Composition and Abundance of Some Phytoplankton in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State Nigeria. Bayero Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 10(2): 168-176

7. Usman, L. U. and Adakole, J. A. (2017). Biodiversity Assessment of Some Benthic Macro Invertebrate in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State, Nigeria. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Journal of Microbiology Research. 1 (2): 107-113

4 8. Usman, L. U. and Yerima, R. (2017). Ecological Investigation of Zooplankton Abundance in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State- Nigeria. International journal of applied biological research, 8 (1): 50-69.

9. Usman, L. U.; Adakole, J. A.; Gadzama, I. M. K. and Sama’ila, A. U. (2016). Evaluation of Some Biochemical Parameters in Haemolymph of Bulinus sp in Ajiwa Reservoir Katsina State, Nigeria. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Journal of Microbiology Research, 1(1): 15-22.

10. Usman, L. U. (2017). Effects of Anthropogenic Activities on the Seasonal Variation of Some Physico-Chemical Parameters in Ajiwa Reservoir, Katsina State, Nigeria. Annals of Experimental Biology, 5(1): 23-28.

11. Yerima, R.; Bolorundoro, P. I.; Suleiman, B. and Usman, L. U. (2017) Temporal Variation of Fish Diversity and Assemblages in Relation to Physicochemical Parameters of Dadin Kowa Reservoir , Nigeria. International Journal of Applied Biological Research, IJABR 8 (2): 156-179

SCHOLARLY REVIEW 1. Biotechnology Journal International (Certificate of Excellence Review, No: SDI/HQ/PR/Cert/46673/USM)

2. International Journal of Applied Biological Research

3. Nigerian Journal of Technological Research

4. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Journal of Microbiology Research

MEMBERSHIP 1. Nigeria Society for Microbiology (NSM)

2. Ecological Society of Nigeria (EcSON)

3. Association for Aquatic Sciences of Nigeria (AASN)

4. Fisheries Society of Nigeria (FISON)

5. Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) Communication Skills Good Communication Skills and Motivational Skills (Administrator and Researcher)

5 Language Proficiency English, Hausa and Arabic

Personality Type & Competency Self-motivational, Co-operative in team work and willing to take any challenge positively

Interest & Hobby Research, Reading, Exploring, and Meeting Scientific Researchers Across the World

Referees 1. Dr. Abubakar Bello Department of Biology, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State Nigeria Mobile Phone: +2348032902780 E-mail: [email protected]

2. Dr. Sani Muhammad Gidado Department of Biology, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State Nigeria Mobile Phone: +2348035375720 E-mail: [email protected]

3. Mr. Samaila Adamu Usman Department of Biology, Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina, Katsina State Nigeria Mobile Phone: +2348035159951 E-mail: [email protected]

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