Dr. Lawal Anako Opotu
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Dr. Lawal Anako Opotu

Director
Kaduna Polytechnic, Kaduna, Nigeria


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Lawal Anako Opotu was appointed as an Associate Professor of Analytical Chemistry in Department of Chemistry, Kaduna State University, Nigeria in 2015. He obtained MSc in Analytical Chemistry from the Bayero University Kano, Nigeria, in 2004 and PhD in Analytical Chemistry in 2009, from the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. He has researched extensively on production of industrial adsorbents, environmental pollution by heavy metals, volatile organic contaminants and published scholarly articles. He is a Fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria and is a registered member of Association of Official Analytical Chemists, Royal Society of Chemistry, and Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria. Dr. Lawal is currently serving as Vice Chairman at Nigerian Environmental Society, Kaduna Chapter. He is an Editor to many Academic Journals. He is also serving as reviewer for many International Journals including Elsevier and Springer. He has attended many workshops and presented many research papers at the conferences of professionals. He has 38 publications in International Peer Reviewed Journals. He co-authored books in Analytical, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry. He has served as consultant to TETFUND on capacity building of Technologists and Technicians in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. He received the Award of Excellence from the ENACTUS, Kaduna Polytechnic in 2013. He has held many academic positions including Head of Department of Applied Science; Acting Dean, School of Science and Technical Education, Kaduna Polytechnic and Director, College of Science and Technology, Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria. He is currently the Director, Polytechnic Advancement, Kaduna Polytechnic.

Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Environmental Chemistry
62%
Physical Chemistry
90%
Analytical Chemistry
75%
Physical Sciences
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
1
Chapters
0
Articles
31
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Opotu, L.A., I.M. Inuwa, S. Wong, N. Ngadi and F.A. Razmi, 2022. Errors and inconsistencies in scientific reporting of aqueous phase adsorption of contaminants: A bibliometric study. Cleaner Mater., 10.1016/j.clema.2022.100100.
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  2. Noor, M.H.M., M.F.Z.M. Azli, N. Ngadi, I.M. Inuwa, L.A. Opotu and M. Mohamed, 2022. Optimization of sonication-assisted synthesis of magnetic Moringa oleifera as an efficient coagulant for palm oil wastewater treatment. Environ. Technol. Innovation, 10.1016/j.eti.2021.102191.
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  3. Mohamed, N.B., N. Ngadi, S. Wong, N.Y. Yahya, O. Hassan, I.M. Inuwa, L.A. Opotu and N. Ali, 2022. Facile synthesis of polyethylenimine-modified sugarcane bagasse adsorbent for removal of anionic dye in aqueous solution. Sci. Afr., 10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01135.
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  4. Lani, N.S., N. Ngadi, I.M. Inuwa, L.A. Opotu, Z.Y. Zakaria and W. Widayat, 2022. Influence of desilication route of ZSM-5 zeolite in mesoporous zeolite supported calcium oxide catalyst for biodiesel production. Microporous Mesoporous Mater., 10.1016/j.micromeso.2022.112153.
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  5. Noor, M.H.M., W.J. Lee, M.F.Z.M. Azli, N. Ngadi, M. Mohamed, I.M. Inuwa and L.A. Opotu, 2021. Microwave- vs ultrasonic-synthesisof magnetic Moringa oleifera coagulant for the reduction of chemical oxygen demand in palm oil wastewater. Environ. Technol. Innovation, Vol. 24. 10.1016/j.eti.2021.102069.
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  6. Noor, M.H.M., S. Wong, N. Ngadi, I.M. Inuwa and L.A. Opotu, 2021. Assessing the effectiveness of magnetic nanoparticles coagulation/flocculation in water treatment: a systematic literature review. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Technol., 10.1007/s13762-021-03369-0.
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  7. Noor, M.H.M., N. Ngadi, A.N. Suhaidi, I.M. Inuwa and L.A. Opotu, 2021. Response surface optimization of ultrasound‐assisted extraction of sago starch from sago pith waste. Starch Stärke, Vol. 2021. 10.1002/star.202100012.
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  8. Noor, M.H.M., N. Ngadi, I.M. Inuwa, L.A. Opotu and M.G.M. Nawawi, 2020. Synthesis and application of polyacrylamide grafted magnetic cellulose flocculant for palm oil wastewater treatment. J. Environ. Chem. Eng., 10.1016/j.jece.2020.104014.
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  9. Razmi F.A., N. Ngadi, S. Wong, I.M. Inuwa and L.A. Opotu, 2019. Kinetics, thermodynamics, isotherm and regeneration analysis of chitosan modified pandan adsorbent. Journal of Cleaner Production 231: 98-109.
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  10. Sharif H.B., M.D. Mukhtar, Y. Mustapha, G. Baba and A.O. Lawal, 2015. Acute and subchronic toxicity profile of euphorbia pulcherrima methanol extract on wistar albino rats. Advances in Pharmaceutics 2015: 1-9.
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  11. Sharif H.B., M.D. Mukhtar, Y. Mustapha and A.O. Lawal, 2015. Preliminary investigation of bioactive compounds and bioautographic studies of whole plant extract ofeuphorbia pulcherrimaonescherichia coli,staphylococcus aureus,salmonella typhi, andpseudomonas aeruginosa. Advances in Pharmaceutics 2015: 1-14.
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  12. Nurudeen A.A., A.O. Lawal, and S. A Ajayi, 2014. A survey of hygiene and sanitary practices of street food vendors in the central state of northern nigeria. Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology 6: 174-181.
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  13. Lams Y.Y., P.O. Nkeonye, K.A. Bello, M.K. Yakubu and A.O. Lawal, 2014. Synthesis of malononitrile-condensed disperse dyes and application on polyester and nylon fabrics. Journal of Textiles 2014: 1-8.
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  14. Lams Y.Y., P.O. Nkeonye, K.A. Bello, M.K. Yakubu and A.O. Lawal, 2014. Synthesis of disperse dyes from pyridone and resorcinol coupled to diazotized 2-amino-4-chloro-5-formylthiazole and application to polyester. Advances in Chemistry 2014: 1-7.
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  15. Lori, J.A., O.M. Myina, E.J. Ekanem and A.O. Lawal, 2011. Structural and adsorption characteristics of carbon adsorbent synthesized from polyfurfuryl alcohol with kaolinite template. Res. J. Appl. Sci. Eng. Technol., 3: 440-446.
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  16. Lawal, A.O., J.A. Lori and D.T. Tuker, 2011. Removal of phenol from water by carbon adsorbents prepared by pyrolysis of sorghum and millet straws in ortho phosphoric acid. Res. J. Environ. Earth Sci., 3: 429-432.
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  17. Oyeyemi, S.M. and A.O. Lawal, 2010. Reduction of cyanide content in cassava by gamma irradiation from cirus cobol (60) teletherapy machine. Continental J. Appl. Sci., 5: 69-73.
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  18. Mohammed, S.S. and A.O. Lawal, 2005. Measurement of heavy metal concentrations in nigerian portland cements by energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence. Polymath J., 2: 102-111.
  19. Mohammed, S.S., A.O. Lawal and B. Bui, 2004. Studies on some contaminants of underground water in the vicinity of contaminated surface water in nassarawa area of kaduna town. Polymath J., 5: 77-81.
  20. Lawal, A.O. and A.A. Audu, 2004. Effects of heavy metal amendment on naturally occuring microbial population, supported by btx in crude oil refinery soil. J. Environ. Sci., 8: 8-21.
  21. Lawal A.O. and A.A. Audu, 2004. Analysis for some heavy metals in kaduna refinery soils, traditionally subjected to remediation by natural attenuation. J. Environ. Sci., 8: 40-55.
  22. Lawal, A.O. and S.S. Mohammed, 2002. Assessement of levels of some heavy metals in soils from 'dan rafi' (tudunwada) irrigation farm area. Kaduna. Spectrum J., 9: 205-210.