Mr. Aliyu Ahmad Warra
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Mr. Aliyu Ahmad Warra

Managing Director
Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, Federal University Gusau, Nigeria


Highest Degree
PGD in Chemistry from Bayero University Kano, Kano State, Nigeria

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Biography

Presently a Senior Researcher, the Director Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, Federal University, Gusau, Nigeria. Other Appointments by the same University includes; Member Committee of Deans and Directors (CODD). Member Board of School of Pre-Degree ,Member Senate Estimate Committee. A Consultant on Products Development and Entrepreneurship. His Academic Research Platforms includes; 134,305th Researcher to join and 76th percentile of Publons users by merit. 54 Reviewer Merit, Serves on 1 editorial board, reviewed for 17 journals and 18 Pre-publication Reviews, ResearchGate with milestones, 57 research items, over 17,918 reads and 136 citations, LiveDNA with 80 list of publications, Google Scholar with 52 list of publications, 9 h-index, 9 i10-index and 301 citations. Listed in AceMap.Listed in Science Report.Listed in CNKI (China Academic Journals Full text Database.Listed CiteWeb (Worlweb citation database). Listed in phDTree. Listed in Aaron Adroin Foundation- Croffref Meatdata Search,.Member DOI CrossRef .

Area of Interest:

Plant genetic resources conservation
100%
Surfactants
62%
Plant Biotechnology
90%
Fats and Oils
75%
Phytoremediation
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
5
Chapters
5
Articles
76
Abstracts
14

Selected Publications

  1. Warra, A.A., H.M. Ibrahim, J.I. Komo, L.J. Babatola, O.M. Adejuwon and T.A. Salami, 2020. Qualitative analysis of soap samples prepared from shea butter. Adv. Res., 21: 19-24.
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  2. Adejuwon, O.M., K.O. Matthew, F.A. Ishaya, A.A. Warra and A.O. Adedara, 2020. Physico-chemical, phytochemical and antimicrobial analysis of black cumin and fenugeek seed oils. Int. J. Eng. Appl. Sci. Technol., 5: 124-128.
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  3. Warra, A.A., L.J. Babatola, L.G. Hassan, M.N.V. Prasad, A.A. Odutuga and A.A. Omodolapo, 2019. Fourier transform infra-red (Ft-Ir) characterization of plant oils from selected cultivars grown in Nigeria. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 10.9734/ijbcrr/2019/v26i330098.
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  4. Warra, A.A., L.G. Hassan, L.J. Babatola, A.A. Omodolapo, R.U. Ukpanukpong and G.A. Berena, 2019. Characterization of neocarya macrophylla seed oil using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (Gc-Ms) and fourier transform infra-red (Ft-Ir) techniques. Chem. Sci. Int. J., 10.9734/csji/2019/v28i330142.
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  5. Warra, A.A., 2019. Analyzing physicochemical properties of wild grapes (Lannea microcarpa) seed oil. Indonesian J. Comput., Eng. Des., 10.35806/ijoced.v1i1.35.
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  6. Warra, A.A. 2018. Castor (Ricinus communis L.) plant: Medicinal, environmental and industrial applications. Int. J. Agric. Environ. Sci., 3: 78-91.
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  7. Warra, A.A., L.J. Babatola, A.A. Omodolapo and B.D. Ibraheem, 2017. Characterization of oil extracted from two varieties of tiger nut (Cyperus esculentus L.) tubers. Am. J. Heterocycl. Chem., 3: 28-36.
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  8. Warra, A.A., 2017. Surfactants: Chemistry and Applications. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-88934-9, Pages: 52.
  9. Warra, A.A., 2017. Soap Production from Quality Characterized Sesame Seed Oil Varieties. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3659920899, Pages: 56.
  10. Warra, A.A., 2017. Quality of Oils from Seeds of Selected Cultivars Grown in Nigeria. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-330-09092-7, Pages: 60.
  11. Warra, A.A., 2017. Physico-chemical, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) analysis and soap production from Thervetia peruviana seed oil. Austin J. Biotechnol. Bioeng., 4, No. 1. .
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  12. Warra, A.A., 2017. Entrepreneurial biotechnology: A resource to Nigeria economy. J. Microbiol. Biotechnol. Rep., 2: 4-4.
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  13. Adedara, A.O., A.A. Warra and O.A. Peters, 2017. Production, characterization and in-house application of bioethanol produced from sweet potatoes (Ipomea batatas) and white cocoyam (Colocasia antiquoriun). Applied Sci. Rep., 20: 23-29.
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  14. Warra, A.A., R.U. Ukpanukpong and I.G. Wawata, 2016. Physico-chemical and GC-MS analysis of calabash (Lagenaria siceraria)seed oil. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 14: 1-7.
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  15. Warra, A.A., L.J. Babatola, F. Abubakar, A. Abbas and A.A. Nasarawa, 2016. Quality characteristics and cold saponification of hexane extract of two varieties of sesame seed (Sesamun indicum L.) oil. Scientia Agric., 16: 83-88.
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  16. Warra, A.A., B.L. Jonathan, B.D. Ibrahim and A.O. Adedara, 2016. GC- MS analysis of hexane extracts of two varieties of sesame (Sesamun indicum L.) seed oil. Int. J. Chem. Pharm. Technol., 1: 1-9.
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  17. Warra, A.A., 2016. The role of metals in biochemical system: An overview. Acta Velit, 3: 89-95.
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  18. Warra, A.A., 2016. Soap production from quality assessed gingerbread plum (Neocarya macrophylla) seed oil. J. Sci. Res. Pharmaceut. Chem. Biol. Sci., 1: 30-40.
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  19. Warra, A.A., 2016. Shea Butter Chemical Composition, Quality Characteristics and Personal Care Applications. Ahmadu Bello University Press, Zaria, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-978-54639-0-3.
  20. Warra, A.A., 2016. Quality characteristics of Cassia sieberiana seed oil. J. Adv. Nat. Sci., 3: 293-297.
  21. Warra, A.A., 2016. Degradation of environmental contaminants through bioremediation: A review. J. Biotechnol. Res., 1: 89-100.
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  22. Warra, A.A. and M.N.V. Prasad, 2016. Jatropha curcas L. Cultivation on Constrained Land: Exploring The Potential For Economic Growth And Environmental Protection. In: Bioremediation and Bioeconomy, Prasad, M.N.V. (Ed.). Elsevier, Amsterdam, ISBN: 978-0-12-802830-8, pp: 129-147.
  23. Ukpanukpong, R.U., A.A. Warra, J.I. Bashir and G.A. Berena, 2016. Physicochemical and phytochemical analysis of Vitellaria paradoxa nut in selected districts in Kebbi State, Nigeria. J. Adv. Biol. Basic Res., 2: 28-30.
  24. Ukpanukpong, R.U., A.A. Warra and E. Chibuzor, 2016. Proximate composition of various Shea nut kernels. J. Adv. Biol. Basic Res., 2: 21-23.
  25. Warra, A.A., M.S. Sahabi and A. Abubakar, 2015. Physico-chemical, GC-MS analysis and cold saponification of onion (Allium cepa L.) seed oil. Int. J. Innov. Stud. Sci. Eng. Technol., 1: 21-25.
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  26. Warra, A.A., F. Sheshi, H.S. Ayurbami and A. Abubakar, 2015. Physico-chemical, GC-MS analysis and cold saponification of canary melon (Cucumis melo) seed oil. Trends Ind. Biotechnol. Res., 1: 10-17.
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  27. Warra, A.A., 2015. The impact of medicated soaps and laundry detergents on health and environment. J. Adv. Med. Health Sci., 1: 7-12.
  28. Warra, A.A., 2015. Quality characteristics of Ipomoea carneas sp. Fistulosa L seed oil. Res. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 1: 49-50.
  29. Warra, A.A., 2015. Physico-chemical and GC/MS analysis of wild castor (Ricinus communis L.) seed oil. Applied Sci. Rep., 9: 123-128.
  30. Warra, A.A., 2015. Physico-chemical and GC/MS analysis of castor bean (Ricinus communis L.) seed oil. Chem. Mater. Res., 7: 56-60.
  31. Warra, A.A., 2015. GC-MS analysis of various extracts of sheanut fat. Am. J. Biol. Chem., 3: 67-73.
  32. Warra, A.A., 2015. Castor seed oil and its potential cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications. Ach. Sci. Res., 1: 19-22.
  33. Warra, A.A. and F. Sheshi, 2015. Physico-chemical, GC-MS analysis and cold saponification of onion (Allium cepa L.) seed oil. Am. J. Chem. Applic., 2: 110-115.
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  34. Warra, A.A. and A. Abubakar, 2015. GC-MS analysis of hexane extract of Jatropha curcas L. seed oil. World J. Biomed. Pharmaceut. Sci., 1: 15-21.
  35. Warra , A.A., 2015. Quality characteristics of Ipomoea carnea ssp. fistulosa L. seed oil. Res. J. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 1: 49-50.
  36. Warra, A.A., 2014. Quality characteristics of oil from brown and yellow Cyperus esculentus L. tubers. Res. Rev. J. Bot. Sci., 3: 23-26.
  37. Warra, A.A., 2014. Properties of soaps produced from selected seed oils. J. Applied Agric. Res., 6: 325-331.
  38. Warra, A.A., 2014. Cosmetic Potential of oil Extracts from Seeds and Nuts Commonly Found in Nigeria. Ahmadu Bello University Press, Zaria, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-978-941-678-3.
  39. Warra, A.A. and J.I. Komo, 2014. Fat quality and cold saponification of Shea Nut (Vitellaria paradoxa) fat extract. J. Sci. Res. Rep., 13: 660-670.
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  40. Warra, A.A. and A.J. Ahmad, 2014. Physical and chemical characteristics of shea nut fat extracts from selected areas of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Res. Rev. J. Pharm. Anal., 3: 15-18.
  41. Sani, I., M. Haruna, A. Abdulhamid, A.A. Warra, F. Bello and I.M. Fakai, 2014. Assessment of nutritional quality and mineral composition of dried edible Zonocerus variegatus (Grasshopper). Res. Rev. J. Food Dairy Technol., 2: 1-6.
  42. Sani, I., C.C. Okpalaoka, F. Bello, A.A. Warra and A. Abdulhamid, 2014. Flavonoid content and antioxidant potential of white and brown sesame seed oils. Eur. J. Biomed. Pharmaceut. Sci., 1: 56-63.
  43. Atiku, F.A., I.M. Fakai, A.A. Warra, A.U. Birnin-Yauri and M.A. Musa, 2014. Production of soap using locally available alkaline extract from millet stalk: A study on physical and chemical properties of soap. Int. J. Adv. Res. Chem. Sci., 1: 1-7.
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  44. Atiku, F.A., A.A. Warra and M.R. Enimola, 2014. FTIR spectroscopic analysis and fuel properties of wild castor (Ricinus communis L) seed oil. Open Sci. J. Anal. Chem., 1: 6-9.
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  45. Abdulhamid, A., I. Ibrahim and A.A. Warra, 2014. Estimation of some anti-nutritional factors in oil-free seed cake of egusi (Citrullus colocynthis L.). Res. Rev. J. Food Dairy Technol., 2: 9-11.
  46. Warra, A.A., S.A. Jega, A.J. Ahmad and M.Y. Abbas, 2013. Comparative physico-chemical analysis of traditional and hexane extracts of Shea nut fat. Applied Sci. Rep., 3: 100-102.
  47. Warra, A.A., R.A. Umar, I. Sani, M.K. Gafar, A. Nasiru and A. Ado, 2013. Preliminary phytochemical screening and physicochemical analysis of gingerbread plum (Parinari macrophylla) seed oil. J. Pharm. Phytochemistry, 1: 20-25.
  48. Warra, A.A., I.G. Wawata, R.A. Umar and S.Y. Gunu, 2013. Extraction of oil from castor beans using n-hexane: Chemical analysis and transparent soap preparation. World Res. J. Chem., 1: 39-41.
  49. Warra, A.A., 2013. Green chemistry, organic synthesis and production of environment friendly polymeric and cosmetic products: A review. World Res. J. Biomaterials, 2: 34-37.
  50. Warra, A.A., 2013. Castor seed oil and its potential cosmetic application. Equity J. Sci. Technol., 1: 82-85.
  51. Warra, A.A., 2013. A report on soap making in Nigeria using indigenous technology and raw materials. Afr. J. Pure Appl. Chem., 7: 139-145.
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  52. Sani, I., F.A. Sule, A.A. Warra, F. Bello, I.M. Fakai and A. Abdulhamid, 2013. Phytochemicals and mineral elements composition of white Sesamumindicum L. seed oil. Int. J. Traditional Nat. Med., 2: 118-130.
  53. Jega, S.A., A.A. Warra and A. Aliyu, 2013. Physico-chemical analysis of Parinari macrophylla seed oil. Equity J. Sci. Technol., 1: 11-13.
  54. Gafar, M.K., A.U. Itodo, A. A. Warra, G. Wyasu and N.A. Salisu, 2013. Physicochemical/GC-MS characteristics of oil and soap produced from Cucumis melo Linn seed extracts. Int. J. Mod. Anal. Separation Sci., 2: 20-30.
  55. Abdulhamid, A., I.M. Fakai, I. Sani, A.A. Warra, F. Bello and B.G. Nuhu, 2013. Extraction, physicochemical characterization and phytochemical screening of Jatropha curcas L. seed oil. J. Nat. Prod. Plant Resour., 3: 26-30.
  56. Warra, A.A., R.A. Umar, F.A. Atiku, A. Nasiru and M.K. Gafar, 2012. Physical and phytochemical characteristics of seed oils from selected cultivars grown in northern Nigeria. Res. Rev. J. Agric. Allied Sci., 1: 4-7.
  57. Warra, A.A., I.G. Wawata, R.A. Umar and S.Y. Gunu, 2012. Soxhlet extraction, physicochemical analysis and cold process saponification of Nigerian Jatropha curcas L. seed oil. Can. J. Pure Applied Sci., 6: 1803-1807.
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  58. Warra, A.A., 2012. The Science and Technology of Soap Production (Utilizing Indigenous Raw Materials). Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Abuja, Nigeria, ISBN: 978-978-50868-6-7.
  59. Warra, A.A., 2012. Production of soap from an Indigenous Moringa oliefera Lam seed oil. J. Raw Mater. Res., 7: 26-35.
  60. Warra, A.A., 2012. Medicinal and cosmetic potential of neem (Azadiracta indica) seed oil: A review. Res. Rev. J. Med. Chem., 1: 5-8.
  61. Warra, A.A., 2012. Factors Affecting Student's Performance in Sciences: A Case Study of HAASS, Jega, Kebbi State, Nigeria. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3-659-13074-8, Pages: 60.
  62. Warra, A.A., 2012. Extraction and saponification of gingerbread plum (Parinari macrophylla) seed oil. J. Sci. Theory Methods, 2012: 168-188.
  63. Warra, A.A., 2012. Current trends and future application of sodium dodecyl sulphate in biotechnology and surfactant chemistry. Res. Rev.: J. Microbiol. Biotechnol., 1: 1-5.
  64. Warra, A.A., 2012. Cosmetic potentials of physic nut (Jatropha curcas Linn.) seed oil: A review. Am. J. Scient. Ind. Res., 3: 358-366.
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  65. Warra, A.A., 2012. Concise Overview of Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectrometry. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3-8484-8709-7, Pages: 64.
  66. Warra, A.A., 2012. Appraisal of Factors Affecting Students' Performance in Sciences: A Case Study of Haliru Abdu Arabic Secondary School Jega, Kebbi State, Nigeria. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-13074-8, Pages: 60.
  67. Warra, A.A. and M.L. Buga, 2012. Properties of soap produce from locally extracted Northern Nigerian sesame (Sesamum indicum, L.) seed oil in comparison with soaps prepared from other extracted seed oils. Technol. Sci. Afr. J., 7: 98-102.
  68. Gafar, M.K., A.U. Itodo, A.A. Warra, G. Wyasu and J. Usman, 2012. Physicochemical, cold saponification and GC-MS analysis of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindraca Linn.) seed oil. Int. J. Mod. Chem., 3: 98-107.
  69. Gafar, M.K., A.U. Itodo, A.A. Warra and L. Abdullahi, 2012. Extraction and physicochemical determination of garlic (Allium sativum) oil. Int. J. Food Nutr. Sci., 1: 4-7.
  70. Warra, A.A., L.G. Suraj and S.A. Jega, 2011. Production of soap from Northern Nigerian sesame (Sesamum indicum, L.) seed oil. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 4: 180-183.
  71. Warra, A.A., I.G. Wawata, S.Y. Gunu and K.M. Aujara, 2011. Extraction and physicochemical analysis of some selected Northern Nigerian industrial oils. Arch. Applied Sci. Res., 3: 536-541.
  72. Warra, A.A., I.G. Wawata, S.Y. Gunu and F.A. Atiku, 2011. Soap preparation from soxhlet extracted Nigerian cotton seed oil. Adv. Applied Sci. Res., 2: 617-623.
  73. Warra, A.A., I.G. Wawata and S.Y. Gunu, 2011. Chemical analysis and base-promoted hydrolysis of locally extracted shea nut fat. Chemsearch J., 2: 28-31.
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  74. Warra, A.A., I.G. Wawata and A.B. Yauri, 2011. Soap preparation from mechanically cold pressed Nigerian neem (Azadiracta indica) seed oil. Chemsearch J., 2: 12-15.
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  75. Warra, A.A., 2011. Transition metal complexes and their application in drugs and cosmetics-A review. J. Chem. Pharm. Res., 3: 951-958.
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  76. Warra, A.A., 2011. The chemistry of soap production utilizing indigenous technology and raw materials. Proceedings of the 34th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, September 19-23, 2011, Ilorn, Nigeria, pp: 26-31.
  77. Warra, A.A., 2011. Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Seed oil methods of extraction and its prospects in cosmetic industry: A review. Bayero J. Pure Applied Sci., 4: 164-168.
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  78. Warra, A.A., 2011. Saponins as detergents additives and soap substitute: A review. Proceedings of the 34th Annual International Conference of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, September 19-23, 2011, Ilorn, Nigeria, pp: 63-65.
  79. Warra, A.A., 2011. Cosmetic potentials of African shea nut (Vitellaria paradoxa) butter. Curr. Res. Chem., 3: 80-86.
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  80. Warra, A.A., 2011. Bioremediation as a biotechnological remedy for degradation of environmental contaminants: A review. Biol. Environ. Sci. J. Trop., 8: 167-174.
  81. Warra, A.A. and W.L.O. Jimoh, 2011. Overview of an inductively coupled plasma (ICP) system. Int. J. Chem. Res., 3: 41-48.
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  82. Warra, A.A., L.G. Hassan, S.Y. Gunu and S.A. Jega, 2010. Cold-process synthesis and properties of soaps prepared from different triacylglycerol sources. Niger. J. Basic Applied Sci., 18: 315-321.
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  83. Warra, A.A., 2010. Prospects for Jatropha curcas L. seed oil and it's potential in cosmetics production: A review. Proc. 3rd Int. Conf. Res. Dev., 3: 55-63.
  84. Warra, A.A., 2010. Cosmetic potentials of African Shea nut butter. Proc. 3rd Int. Conf. Res. Dev., 3: 36-41.
  85. Warra, A.A., S.Y. Gunu, S.A. Jega and J.A. Aisha, 2009. Soap production from shea nut butter. Int. J. Nat. Applied Sci., 5: 410-412.
  86. Warra, A.A., S.S. Utono, S.Y. Gunu and A.W. Babayemi, 2009. An appraisal of factors affecting students' performance in sciences: A case study of HASASS, Jega. J. Res. Sci. Educ. Inform. Commun. Technol., 1: 103-111.
  87. Warra, A.A., L.G. Hassan and S.Y. Gunu, 2009. Physicochemical analysis and alkali hydrolysis of some selected fats and oils. Int. J. Phys. Sci., 4: 61-65.
  88. Warra, A.A., L.G. Hassan and S.Y. Gunu, 2009. Chemical analysis of some selected fats and oils. Int. J. Trop. Agric. Food Syst., 3: 300-302.