Dr. Tijjani Sabiu Imam
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Dr. Tijjani Sabiu Imam

Associate Professor
Bayero University, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biology from Bayero University, Kano State, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Tijjani Sabiu Imam is currently working as Lecturer at Department of Biological Sciences, Bayero University, Nigeria. He has completed his PhD in Biology from same University. His main area of interest focuses on Environmental Sciences, Ecotoxicology, and Phytoremediation, Parasitology. His area of expertise includes Biotic Indexing, Bioremediation, Phytoremediation, Protozoology, Helminthology, Ecotoxicology, Wastewater, Industrial Effluents, Water Quality, Soil Profile, Bioaccumulation, Eutrophication, Malaria, Malarial Anemia, HIV Rapid Test Techniques, Parasitic Arthropods, Biomonitoring of Heavy Metals in Tissues, Molecular Biology, Health Risk of Pollutants, Bio-control of Pest and Vector, Piscine Parasites, and Molecular Diagnostics. He has published 37 research articles in journals as author/co-author.

Area of Interest:

Environmental Sciences
100%
Ecotoxicology
62%
Phytoremediation
90%
Molecular Biology
75%
Wastewater
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
45
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Ugya, Y.A., D.B. Hasan, S.M. Tahir, T.S. Imam, H.A. Ari and X. Hua, 2021. Microalgae biofilm cultured in nutrient-rich water as a tool for the phycoremediation of petroleum-contaminated water. Int. J. Phytorem., 23: 1175-1183.
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  2. Imam, T.S., Z. Tukur, A.A. Bala, N.B. Ahmad and A.Y. Ugya, 2021. In vitro trichomonocidal potency of Naja nigricollis and Bitis arietans snake venom. Int. J. One Health, 7: 6-11.
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  3. Ugya, A.Y., D.B. Hasan, H.A. Ari, F.O. Ajibade, T.S. Imam, A. Abba and X. Hua, 2020. Natural freshwater microalgae biofilm as a tool for the clean-up of water resulting from mining activities. All Life, 13: 644-657.
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  4. Imam, T.S., M.H. Tsagero, H.A. Ari, S.B. Aminu and A.Y. Ugya, 2020. Emerging approach to uncover cyanotoxins in aquatic environment: A concise review. Curr. World Environ., 15: 100-109.
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  5. UGYA, A.Y., T.S. Imam, X. Hua and J. Ma, 2019. Efficacy of eichhornia crassipes, pistia stratiotes and nymphaea lotus in the biosorption of nickel from refinery wastewater. Appl. Ecol. Env. Res., Vol. 17. 10.15666/aeer/1706_1307513087.
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  6. Ma, J., Y.A. Ugya, A. Isiyaku, X. Hua and T.S. Imam, 2019. Evaluation of pistia stratiotes fractions as effective larvicide against anopheles mosquitoes. Artif. Cells Nanomed. Biotechnol., 47: 945-950.
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  7. Ahmad, A.M., A.Y. Ugya, H.A. Isah and T.S. Imam, 2019. Mineralization and mobilization of biosolids phosphorus in soil: a concise review. J. Appl. Biol. Biotechnol., 7: 98-106.
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  8. A.Y. Ugya, T.S Imam, A. Li, J. Ma and X. Hua, 2019. Antioxidant response mechanism of freshwater microalgae species to reactive oxygen species production: a mini review. Chem. Ecol., 36: 174-193.
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  9. Ugya, A.Y., A.M. Ahmad, H.I. Adamu, S.M. Giwa and T.S. Imam, 2019. Phytoextraction of heavy metals and risk associated with vegetables grown from soil irrigated with refinery wastewater. J. Appl. Biol. Biotechnol., 7: 14-19.
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  10. Yakubu, A.A., A.A. Salisu, D.B. Hassan and T.S. Imam, 2017. Comparative larvicidal efficacies of Nymphae lotus fractions against Anopheles mosquito larvae. Bayero J. Pure Appl. Sci., 10.4314/bajopas.v10i1.91S.
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  11. Ugya, A.Y. and T. S. Imam, 2017. Assessment of ambient air quality resulting from anthropogenic emissions. Am. J. Prev. Med. Public Health, 2: 1-7.
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  12. Ugya, A. and T. Imam, 2017. The effect of heavy metal air pollution arising from local metallurgical activities on albino rat. Am. J. Prev, Med. Public Health, 1: 10-19.
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  13. Haruna, H. and H.I. Ashir, 2017. Relationship between physicochemical parameters and zooplanktons in Karidna reservoir, Kaduna state. Bayero J. Pure Appl. Sci., 10.4314/bajopas.v10i1.125.
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  14. Ugya, A.Y., T.S. Imam and S.M. Tahir, 2015. The use of Pistia stratiotes to remove some heavy metals from romi stream: A case study of kaduna refinery and petrochemical company polluted stream. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Tech., 9: 48-51.
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  15. Ugya, A.Y., T.S. Imam and A.S. Hassan, 2015. The use of Ecchornia crassipes to remove some heavy metals from romi stream: A case study of kaduna refinery and petrochemical company polluted stream. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 10: 43-46.
  16. Ugya, A.Y., S.M. Tahir and T.S. Imam, 2015. The efficiency of Pistia stratiotes in the phytoremediation of romi stream: A case study of kaduna refinery and petrochemical company polluted stream. Int. J. Health Sci. Res., 5: 492-497.
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  17. Ugya, A.Y. and T.S. Imam, 2015. The efficiency of Eicchirnia crassipes in the phytoremediation of wastewater from kaduna refinery and petrochemical company. IOSR J. Pharm. Biol. Sci., 10: 76-80.
  18. Imam, T.S. and B.M. Saidu, 2015. Detection of some toxic metals in selected brands of skin powders sold in kano metropolis markets, Northern Nigeria. IOSR J. Environ. Sci. Toxicol. Food Tech., 9: 66-69.
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  19. Imam, T.S. and U.M. Tajuddeen, 2013. Qualitative phytochemical screening and larvicidal potencies of ethanolic extracts of five selected macrophyte species against Anopheles mosquitoes (diptera: Culicidae). J. Res. Environ. Sci. Toxicol., 2: 121-125.
  20. Imam, T.S. and K.S. Garba, 2013. A survey of nematodes inhabiting rhizosphere soils in two selected irrigated farmlands in kano metropolis, Nigeria. BEST J., 10: 13-18.
  21. Miga, H.I., A. Bukar and T.S. Imam, 2012. Incidence of parasite eggs and larvae on vegetables sourced from kwarin gogau and sharada irrigation sites, Kano Metropilis, Nigeria. Technol. Sci. Afr. J., 7: 147-150.
  22. Imam, T.S., A.U. Yusuf, J. Ogenyi and M.D. Mukhtar, 2012. Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis and Schistosoma haematobium Infections in bauchi metropolis, Northern Nigeria. Techno Sci. Afr. J., 7: 71-74.
  23. Imam, T.S., 2012. Assessment of heavy metals concentrations in the surface water of bompai-jakara drainage basin, Kano State, Northern Nigeria. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 5: 103-108.
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  24. Imam, T.S., 2012. Application of biological diversity indexing in the water quality monitoring and pollution assessment: A review. BEST J., 9: 252-257.
  25. Imam, T.S. and M.L. Balarabe, 2012. Impact of physicochemical factors on zooplankton species richness and abundance in Bompai-Jakara catchment basin, Kano State, Northern Nigeria. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 5: 34-40.
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  26. Imam, T.S. and M.L. Balarabe, 2012. Bioaccumulation of some trace elements in the head and muscle of three cichlid fish species in wasai reservoir, Kano State, Nigeria. Sav. J. Agric., 7: 10-16.
  27. Imam, T.S., M.L. Balarabe and T.I. Oyeyi, 2011. Monitoring water quality using zooplanktonic fauna as bioindicator at wasai reservoir, Kano State, Northern Nigeria. BEST J., 8: 219-225.
  28. Imam, T.S., M.I. Balarabe and T.I. Oyeyi, 2011. Spatial and temporal variation of zooplanktonic fauna composition and distribution in the jakara-getsi river system, Kano, Nigeria. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 4: 45-52.
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  29. Imam, T.S. and S. Mohammed, 2011. Detection of geohelminths from old campus refuse dumpsites of Bayero university, Kano, Nigeria. BEST J., 8: 92-95.
  30. Imam, T.S. and N. Abdullahi, 2011. Review on the application of ecosystem models in biodiversity analyses. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 4: 98-104.
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  31. Dauda, M.M., M.O. Medinat and T. Sabiu, 2011. Parasitic contamination of fruits and vegetables sold at kaduna metropolis, Nigeria. Nig. J. Parasitol., 32: 309-315.
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  32. Mukhtar, M.D., I.I. Indabawa and T.S. Imam, 2010. Public health implications of sewage ponds in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. J. Food Agric. Environ., 8: 25-31.
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  33. Imam, T.S., U. Bala, M.L. Balarabe and T.I. Oyeyi, 2010. Length-weight relationship and condition factor of four fish species from wasai reservoir, Kano, Nigeria. Afr. J. Gen. Agric., 6: 125-130.
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  34. Imam, T.S., T.B. Okpodudu and M.N. Sani, 2010. HIV/AIDS knowledge, attitudes and practices among female sex workers in Kano, Nigeria. BEST J., 7: 172-177.
  35. Imam, T.S., H. Mati and Y. Abdullahi, 2010. Prevalence of Trichomonas vaginalis infection among pregnant women attending Sheik Muhammad jidda general hospital, Kano State, Nigeria. Int. J. Biomed. Health Sci., 6: 255-259.
  36. Imam, T.S., 2010. Application of anthropometry: A Cost-effective way of evaluating degree of undernutrition in sub-saharan Africa. BEST J., 7: 146-152.
  37. Imam, T.S. and R.A. Dewu, 2010. Survey of piscine ecto-and intestinal parasites of Clarias species sold at galadima fish market, Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. Biosci. Res. Commun., 22: 209-214.
  38. Imam, T.S. and N.A. Abbani, 2010. Detection of Heterodera spp. from the rhizosphere soils and roots of maize (Zea mays) and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) in haye farmlands, Kano state, Nigeria. BEST J., 7: 145-149.
  39. Imam, T., A. Yusuf and M. Mukhtar, 2010. A survey of some insect pests of cultivated vegetables in three selected irrigation areas along Jakara River, Kano, Nigeria. Int. J. Biol. Chem. Sci., 4: 400-406.
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  40. Abdullahi, N., J.Y. Lawal and T.S. Imam, 2010. Effect of different Concentrations of Pendimethaline (Herbicide) on the Juveniles of African catfish (Clarias gariepinus). BEST J., 7: 13-15.
  41. Imam, T.S., 2009. The complexities in the classification of protozoa: A challenge to parasitologists. Bayero J. Pure Appl. Sci., 2: 159-164.
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  42. Imam, T.S., 2009. Anaemia and malaria in children attending two selected paediatric clinics in kano Metropolis, Northern Nigeria. Int. J. Biomed. Health Sci., 5: 133-138.
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  43. Imam, T.S. and I.I. Indabawa, 2009. Correlation between anaemia and malaria infection among patients attending Murtala Muhammed specialist hospital Kano, Nigeria. Int. J. Biomed. Hlth. Sci., 5: 185-189.
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  44. Imam, T.S. and I.A. Abubakar, 2009. Effect of packaging types on ripening periods of some selected fruits commonly sold in yanlemo and yankaba markets in Kano. BEST J., 6: 161-164.
  45. Imam, T.S. and I. Lawal, 2009. Anaemia due to Malaria Parasites (MP) in pregnant women attending bichi general hospital, Kano State, Nigeria. BEST J., 6: 20-24.
  46. Imam, T.S., 2008. Assessment of Exposure to the Risk of HIV/AIDS amongst students training at the school of nursing, Kano. Bayero J. Interdisciplinary Stud., 1: 56-65.
  47. Imam, T.S. and T.I. Oyeyi, 2008. A retrospective study of Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) prevalence amongst patients attending infrectious diseases hospital, in Kano, Nigeria. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 1: 10-15.
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  48. Imam, T.S. and A. Yahaya, 2008. Packed cell volume of pregnant women attending dawakin kudu general hospital, Kano State, Nigeria. Int. J. Plant Applied Sci., 2: 46-50.
  49. Imam, T.S. and I.I. Idabawa, 2007. Prevalence of anaemia associated with Malaria among patients in the extreme age groups attending three selected Hospital in Kano. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 4: 137-142.