Dr. Joseph Clement Akan
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Dr. Joseph Clement Akan

Professor
Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from University of Maiduguri, Nigeria

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Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Analytical Chemistry
62%
Environmental Chemistry
90%
Environmental Pollution
75%
Analytical Elementology
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
70
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Mohammed, Z., J.C. Akan, L.I. Bukar and A.M. Idi, 2017. Cancer and non-cancer risk associated with PAHs exposure from consumption of fish from Komadugu River Basin, Yobe State, Nigeria. J. Aquat. Pollut. Toxicol., Vol. 1. .
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  2. Akan, J.C., Z. Mohammed, A.I. Mohammed and L. Jafiya, 2017. Source identification and ecotoxicological risk assessment of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in sediment from Komadugu River Basin, Yobe State, Nigeria. Can. J. Pure Applied Sci., 11: 4355-4365.
  3. Teri, D.M., J.C. Akan, E. Mshelia and O.A. Sodipo, 2016. Assessment of heavy metals in soil and vegetable samples from Uba, Hong local government area, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Sahel J. Vet. Sci., 15: 63-67.
  4. Teri, D.M., J.C. Akan, E. Mshelia and F.I. Abdulrahman, 2016. Determination of some anions in soil and vegetable samples from Uba, Hong local government area, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Sahel J. Vet. Sci., 15: 47-54.
  5. Maigari, A.U., E.O. Ekanem, I.H. Garba, A. Harami and J.C. Akan, 2016. Health risk assessment for exposure to some selected heavy metals via drinking water from Dadinkowa Dam and River Gombe Abba in Gombe State, Northeast Nigeria. World J. Anal. Chem., 4: 1-5.
  6. Tijjani, M.A., Y. Shettima, F.I. Abdulrahman, J.I. Gani, J.C. Akan and G.M. Tom, 2015. Preliminary phytochemical screening, proximate and elemental content determination of stem bark of Citrus aurantifolia Linn (Lime). Sahel J. Vet. Sci., 14: 73-76.
  7. Mahmud, M.M., J.C. Akan, Z. Mohammed and N. Battah, 2015. Assessment of organophosphorus and pyrethroid pesticide residues in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) and soil samples from Gashua, bade local government area Yobe State, Nigeria. J. Environ. Pollut. Hum. Health, 3: 52-61.
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  8. Akan, J.C., N. Battah, M. Waziri and M.M. Mahmud, 2015. Organochlorine, organophosphorus and pyrethroid pesticides residues in water and sediment samples from river Benue in Vinikilang, Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry equipped with electron capture detector. Am. J. Environ. Protect., 3: 164-173.
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  9. Akan, J.C., M.M. Mahmud, M. Waziri and Z. Mohammed, 2015. Residues of organochlorine pesticides in watermelon (Citrulus lanatus) and soil samples from Gashua, Bade local government area Yobe State, Nigeria. Adv. Anal. Chem., 5: 61-68.
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  10. Akan, J.C., O.A. Sodipo, Z. Mohammed and F.I. Abdulrahman, 2014. Determination of organochlorine, organophosphorus and pyrethroid pesticide residues in water and sediment samples by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with UV/visible detector. J. Anal. Bioanal. Tech., Vol. 5. 10.4172/2155-9872.1000226.
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  11. Akan, J.C., O.A. Sodipo, Y. Liman and Z.M. Chellube, 2014. Determination of heavy metals in blood, urine and water samples by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrophotometer and fluoride using ion-selective electrode. J. Anal. Bioanal. Tech., Vol. 5. 10.4172/2155-9872.1000217.
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  12. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman and Z.M. Chellube, 2014. Organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticide residues in fish samples from Lake Chad, Baga, North Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Innov. Manage. Technol., 5: 87-92.
  13. Sodipo, O.A., J.C. Akan and F.I. Abdulrahman, 2013. Determination of some elements different parts of Solanum macrocarpum Linn. Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Int. J. Anal. Pharm. Biomed. Sci., 2: 26-29.
  14. Akan, J.C., Z. Mohammed, L. Jafiya and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2013. Organochlorine pesticide residues in fish samples from Alau Dam, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria. J. Environ. Anal. Toxicol., 3: 171-177.
  15. Akan, J.C., Z. Mohammed, L. Jafiya and S.I. Audu, 2013. Organophosphorus pesticide residues in different tissues of fish samples from Alau Dam, Borno State, Nigeria. World J. Fish Mar. Sci., 5: 519-526.
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  16. Akan, J.C., S.I. Audu, Z. Mohammed and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2013. Assessment of heavy metals, pH, organic matter and organic carbon in roadside soils in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. J. Environ. Protect., 4: 618-628.
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  17. Akan, J.C., L.B. Inuwa, Z.M. Chellube and B. Lawan, 2013. Heavy metals in leaf, stem bark of neem tree (Azadirachta indica) and roadside dust in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Environ. Pollut., 2: 88-95.
  18. Akan, J.C., L. Jafiya, Z. Mohammed and F.I. Abdulrahman, 2013. Organophosphorus pesticide residues in vegetables and soil samples from Alau Dam and Gongulong agricultural areas, Borno State, Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Monit. Anal., 1: 58-64.
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  19. Akan, J.C., B.G. Kolo, B.S. Yikala and Z.M. Chellube, 2013. Levels of some agricultural pollutants in soil samples from Biu local government area of Borno State, Nigeria. Merit Res. J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 1: 71-81.
  20. Akan, J.C., B.G. Kolo, B.S. Yikala and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2013. Determination of some heavy metals in vegetable samples from Biu local government area, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria. Int. J. Environ. Monitor. Anal., 1: 40-46.
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  21. Sodipo, O.A., F.I. Abdulrahman and J.C. Akan, 2012. Comparative elemental analysis of Solanum macrocarpum L. and soil sample from Alau, Borno State, Nigeria. J. Res. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 1: 36-40.
  22. Akan, J.C., Z.M. Chellube, F.I. Abdulrahman and M. Waziri, 2012. Hair and nail heavy metal levels in residents from Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria: Influence of gender, age, occupationally exposure and smoking habit. Can. J. Pure Applied Sci., 6: 2143-2151.
  23. Akan, J.C., S. Mohmoud, B.S. Yikala and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2012. Bioaccumulation of some heavy metals in fish samples from River Benue in Vinikilang, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Am. J. Anal. Chem., 3: 727-736.
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  24. Akan, J.C., M.T. Abbagambo, Z.M. Chellube and F.I. Abdulrahman, 2012. Assessment of pollutants in water and sediment samples in lake Chad, Baga, North Eastern Nigeria. J. Environ. Protect., 3: 1428-1441.
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  25. Akan, J.C., M. Salwa, B.S. Yikala and Z.M. Chellube, 2012. Study on the distribution of heavy metals in different tissues of fishes from river Benue in Vinikilang, Adamawa State, Nigeria. Br. J. Applied Sci. Technol., 2: 311-333.
  26. Abdulrahman, F.I., J.C. Akan, Z.M. Chellube and M. Waziri, 2012. Levels of heavy hetals in human hair and nail samples from Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. World Environ., 2: 81-89.
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  27. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, P.T. Mamza and N. Aishatu, 2011. Effect of environmental pollution on the quality of river Ngada, Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Terrestial Aquat. Environ. Toxicol., 5: 40-46.
  28. Reuben, K.D., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan and S.B. Aji, 2010. Comparison of the chemical constituents and in-vitro antibacterial efficacies of the extracts of Croton zambesicus Muell ARG. stem-bark. J. Med. Plants Res., 4: 2009-2015.
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  29. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, O.A. Sodipo, A.E. Ochaya and Y.K. Askira, 2010. Heavy metals in sediments from River Ngada, Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. J. Environ. Chem. Ecotoxicol., 2: 131-140.
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  30. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, O.A. Sodipo and Y.A. Chiroma, 2010. Distribution of heavy metals in the liver, kidney and meat of beef, mutton, caprine and chicken from Kasuwan Shanu market in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria. Res. J. Applied Sci. Eng. Technol., 2: 743-748.
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  31. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, O.A. Sodipo and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2010. Effects of urban and industrial waste on some soil properties of agricultural soils in Kano Metropolis, Kano State, Nigeria. J. Environ. Sci. Eng., 4: 54-63.
  32. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, O.A. Sodipo and A.G. Lange, 2010. Physicochemical parameters in soil and vegetable samples from Gongulon Agricultural site, Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria. J. Am. Sci., 6: 78-87.
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  33. Abdulrahman, F.I., J.C. Akan, O.A. Sodipo and P.A. Onyeyili, 2010. Effect of aqueous root-bark extract of vitex doniana sweet on haematological parameters in rats. J. Am. Sci., 6: 8-12.
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  34. Reuben, K.D., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan and O.A. Sodipo, 2009. Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial studies of ethyl acetate extract of Croton zambesicus muell Arg. stem bark. Pacific J. Sci. Technol., 10: 842-849.
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  35. Reuben, K.D., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan and G.O. Egwu, 2009. Phytochemical composition and in vitro antimicrobial investigation of partition fractions of the crude methanolic extract of the stembark of Croton zambesicus. J. Applied Sci. Res., 5: 1014-1019.
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  36. Akan, J.C., V.O. Ogugbuaja, F.I. Abdulrahman and J.T. Ayodele, 2009. Pollutant levels in effluent samples from tanneries and textiles of Kano industrial areas, Nigeria. Global J. Pure Applied Sci., 15: 343-352.
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  37. Akan, J.C., F.I.A. Abdulrahman, V.O. Ogugbuaja and J.T. Ayodele, 2009. Heavy metals and anion levels in some samples of vegetable grown within the vicinity of challawa industrial area, Kano State, Nigeria. Am. J. Appl. Sci., 6: 534-542.
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  38. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, V.O. Ogugbuaja and K.D. Reuben, 2009. Study of the physicochemical pollutants in Kano industrial areas, Kano state, Nigeria. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Sanitat., 4: 89-102.
  39. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, O.A. Sodipo and P.I. Akandu, 2009. Bioaccumulation of some heavy metals of six fresh water fishes caught from Lake Chad in Doron Buhari, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. J. Applied Sci. Environ. Sanitat., 4: 103-114.
  40. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.T. Ayodele and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2009. Impact of tannery and textile effluent on the chemical characteristics of Challawa river, Kano State, Nigeria. Aust. J. Basic Applied Sci., 3: 1933-1947.
  41. Sodipo, O.A., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan and J.A. Akinniyi, 2008. Phytochemical screening and elemental constituents of the fruit of Solanum macrocarpum Linn. Continental J. Applied Sci., 3: 85-94.
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  42. Reuben, K.D., J.C. Akan, F.I. Abdulrahman and O.A. Sodipo, 2008. Elemental content in plant sample of Croton zambesicus from Mubi, Adamawa state, Nigeria. Continental J. Applied Sci., 3: 46-50.
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  43. Reuben, K.D., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan, H. Usman, O.A. Sodipo and G.O. Egwu, 2008. Phytochemical screening and in vitro antimicrobial investigation of the methannolic extract of Croton zambesicus Muell ARG. stem bark. Eur. J. Sci. Res., 23: 134-140.
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  44. Moses, E.A., V.O. Ogugbuaja, P.A. Onyeyili and J.C. Akan, 2008. Some organic contents and effects of administered dust on haematological parameters in apparently goat. Int. J. Bio. Chem., 2: 54-61.
  45. Hati, S.S., G.A. Dimari, J.C. Akan and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2008. Nickel in synthetic industrial essential oils utilized in Northern Nigeria. Continental J. Applied Sci., 3: 25-31.
  46. Dimari, G.A., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2008. Elemental and some anion concentration of total suspended particulate matter in relation to air pollution in Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Toxicol., 2: 9-16.
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  47. Dimari, G.A., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2008. Determination of sulphur dioxide of atmospheric air, in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. J. Sci. Ind. Stud., 6: 42-48.
  48. Dimari, G.A., F.I. Abdulrahman, J.C. Akan and S.T. Garba, 2008. Metals concentrations in tissues of Tilapia gallier, Crarias lazera and Osteoglossidae caught from Alau Dam, Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Am. J. Environ. Sci., 4: 373-379.
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  49. Akan, J.C., F.I. Abdulrahman, G.A. Dimari and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2008. Physicochemical determination of pollutants in wastewater and vegetable samples along the Jakara wastewater Channelin Kano metropolis, Kano State, Nigeria. Eur. J. Sci. Res., 23: 122-133.
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  50. Abah, J., J.C. Akan, E.I. Uwah and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2008. Levels of some anions in tuber crops grown in Benue State, Nigeria. Trends Applied Sci. Res., 3: 196-202.
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  51. Moses, E.A., E.I. Uwah, J. Abah, J.C. Akan and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2007. Some anion levels in fresh vegetables in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Agric. J., 2: 392-396.
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  52. Mahre, M.Y., J.C. Akan, E.A. Moses and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2007. Pollution indicators in river Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Trends Applied Sci. Res., 2: 304-311.
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  53. Akan, J.C., V.O. Ogugbuaja, F.I. Abdulrahman and J.T. Ayodele, 2007. Determination of pollutant levels in water of river challawa and in tap water from Kano industrial area, Kano state, Nigeria. Res. J. Environ. Sci., 1: 211-219.
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  54. Akan, J.C., E.A. Moses, V.O. Ogugbuaja and J. Abah, 2007. Assessment of tannery industrial effluents from kano metropolis, kano state, Nigeria. J. Applied Sci., 7: 2788-2793.
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  55. Akan, J.C., E.A. Moses and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2007. Determination of pollutant levels in mario jose tannery effluents from kano metropolis, Nigeria. J. Applied Sci., 7: 527-530.
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  56. Abdulrahman, F.I., G.A. Dimari, J.C. Akan and V.O. Ogugbuaja, 2007. Levels of nitrogen dioxide of atmospheric air, in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. Res. J. Applied Sci., 2: 846-849.
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  57. Akan, J.C., E.A. Moses and S.S. Hati, 2006. Some physical and chemical pollutants in holborn textile industrial effluents from Kano metropolis, Kano State, Nigeria. J. Life Environ. Sci., 8: 457-460.
  58. Moses, E.A., J.C. Akan, V.O. Ogugbuaja and P.A. Onyeyili, 2005. Toxicokinetic studies of cadmium and zinc in goats following intratracheal and intravenous administration of particulate matter. Eur. J. Scient. Res., 20: 348-355.