ABDULLAHI Shittu

Passionate and motivated physicist with extensive experience in university teaching and experimental physics research. Seeking a permanent physics faculty position to impart quality knowledge on students. Proficient in advanced research methodologies and data analysis in scientific studies. Utilizes cutting-edge techniques to drive innovative research outcomes. Demonstrated success in producing high-quality publications and collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Nanomaterial Fabrication and Characterization
• Thermoelectric Materials
• Energy Materials
• Carbon Nanostructures
• Nanocomposite Materials
• Advanced Imaging Techniques
• Radiation Dosimetry

• Secretary, Departmental Appointment and Promotion Committee, Gombe State University
• Secretary, Departmental Staff Welfare Committee, Gombe State University
• Member, Teachers Vacation Course (TVC) committee, Gombe State University
• Departmental Field trip coordinator, Gombe State University
• Departmental Seminar coordinator, Gombe State University
• Member of the Curriculum development committee for diploma in science laboratory technology, Gombe State University
• General practical Physics coordinator
• President, National Association of Physics Students (NAPS), Gombe State University (GSU) Chapter
• Secretary, Quiz and debate association at Government Science and Technical College (GSTC) Gombe

• Institutional Fund Projects (IFPIP: 1615-135-1443), Research Assistant (RA), Ministry of Education and King Abdulaziz University, DSR, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, $7,500
• Distinct Research Grant (D-399-130-1443), RA, Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, $4,000
• Distinct Research Grant (D-313-130-1442), RA, Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, $5,000
• General Research grant (G: 645-130-1441), RA, Deanship of Scientific Research (DSR), King Abdulaziz University, $7,000
• Ph.D. TETFund Research Grant, PI, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, $20,000
• TETFund Research Grant, Co-PI, Tertiary Education Trust Fund, $7,000

Supervised 4 undergraduate students on research projects related to nanomaterials, radiation dosimetry, and thermoelectric materials.

PhD Thesis Examiner:Title: "Absorption and Photocatalytic Degradation of Some Dyes and Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solution Using Impregnated (TiO₂) Activated Carbon Fruit Shells of (Borassus Aethiopum and Elaeis Guineensis) Nanocomposite"
Institution: Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Gombe State University (June 2024)

• Peer-reviewed articles for various journals
• Nigerian Association of Mathematical Physics (NAMP)
• United State Health Physics Society (HPS)
• World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS)
• American Chemical Society (ACS)

• Nigerian Students Association (NSA), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Malaysia (2016 to 2019)
• National Youth Service Corps (NYSC): served at the Government Secondary School Kurmin Kogi Ikara, Kaduna State, Nigeria (2011 to 2012)
• National Association of Physics Students (NAPS), Gombe State University chapter (2009 to 2011)
• Quiz and debate association, Government Science and Technical College Gombe (2004 to 2006)

• Health Physics Society (HPS) student travel grant 2022
• Dean's honor for excellent academic performance in the 2019/2020 academic year at King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
• Faculty of Science and Technology 'Graduate on Time (GOT)' Award 2019. The National University of Malaysia (Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia {UKM}), Malaysia

• Granted U.S. Patents: 1
• Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles: 33 (with 27 indexed in Web of Science and SCOPUS)
• Refereed Conference Proceedings: 4
• Conference Presentations: 8 (International/National)
• Workshops and Seminars Attended: 14
• Published Books: 1

• Granted U.S. Patent: Co-invented a thermoelectric nanocomposite based on oil fly ash and carbon nanotubes, enhancing energy harvesting efficiency. Patent Number: US 12,178,131 B1 (2024).
• Developed a novel thermoelectric material by actively contributing to experimental design, material synthesis, and power output measurement, enhancing energy conversion efficiency.
• Collaborated with a team of 8 researchers to develop a carbon-based industrial wastewater treatment system, optimizing material properties for improved pollutant removal.
• Successfully extracted and separated Radium through a series of precise and efficient experiments, advancing radioactive element isolation techniques.
• Synthesized Alq₃ nanostructures and nanocomposites using simple chemical techniques, enabling cost-effective fabrication for optoelectronic and sensing applications.
• Extensive hands-on experience in operating key characterization and fabrication techniques, including Raman spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, confocal imaging, UV-Vis spectrophotometry, photoluminescence (PL) spectrophotometry, gamma spectroscopy, chemical vapor deposition (CVD), spin coating, and the operation of various high-temperature furnaces.

American Chemical Society (ACS)

Health Physics Society (HPS)

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

Research: My research interests focus on the radiation effects on materials, fabrication and characterization of nanomaterials and nanocomposites, luminescence, radiation dosimetry, extraction and purification of radium and thorium from mining waste, radiological impact assessment, thermoelectric materials, and carbon-based materials for diverse applications.

Movies: I enjoy watching movies during my leisure time, particularly adventure and science fiction films that explore futuristic concepts and scientific possibilities.

Trekking: I have a passion for trekking and prefer walking over using a car whenever possible, as it allows me to explore my surroundings while staying active.