Full Name: DR. ZUBAIRU UMAR DARMA
Gender: Male
Institutional Email address: zubairu.umar@umyu.edu.ng
Faculty/Unit: Natural and Applied Sciences
Department: Microbiology
Rank: Senior Lecturer
B.Sc. Microbiology, M.Sc. Microbiology (Environmental) , Ph.D Microbiology (Environmental)
Bioremediation, Biomining, Agricultural/Soil Microbiology
1. Umar, Z.D., Aminu, M., And Yahaya, Y.R. (2022). Optimization Of Diesel Biodegrading Conditions Using Response Surface Methodology Based On Central Composite Design. Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds. 42(5), 2002–2012. doi: Https://doi.org/10.1080/10406638.2020.1823859
2. Abdul, N.A., Ado, A., Abdullahi, S.A., And Umar Z.D. (2022). Assessment Of Antibacterial Activity Of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract Against Bacteria Isolated From Some Drinking Water Sources In Katsina Metropolis. Bayero Journal Of Pure And Applied Sciences, 13(1), 243-254. Doi: Http://doi.org/10.4314/bajopas.v13i1.39S
3. Umar, Z.D. And Yahaya, Y.R. (2021). Review On Microbial Degradation Of Aromatic Hydrocarbons: Focus On Kinetics Modelling. UMYU Journal Of Microbiology Research, 6(2), 70-82. Doi: https://doi.org/10.47430/ujmr.2162.011
4. Yahaya, Y.R. And Umar, Z.D. (2021). Effective Microbial Bioremediation Via The Multi-omics Approach: An Overview Of Trends, Problems And Prospects. UMYU Journal Of Microbiology Research, 6(1), 1-10. Doi: https://doi.org/10.47430/ujmr.2161.022
5. Umar, Z.D., Aminu, M., And Yahaya, Y.R. (2020). Survival Response Of Consortium Isolates From Diesel Contaminated Soil Within Katsina State, Nigeria. International Journal Of Environment, 9(2), 51-66. Doi: Http://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v9i2.32516
6. Mannir K., Yahaya, Y.R., Bilkisu, A., Kamaluddeen, K., Umar, D.Z., Umar, A.H. (2020). Bio-burdens Of Selected Ready To Eat Fruits And Vegetables Consumed In Katsina Metropolis, Katsina State, Nigeria. International Journal Of Science And Research, 9(9), 108-114. Doi: https://doi.org/21275/SR20801052815
7. Umar, Z.D., Aisha, Z.M., And Yunusa, Y.R. (2019). Compatibility And Formulation Of Diesel Degrading Consortia Using Bacteria Isolated From Contaminated Soil. Bayero Journal Of Pure And Applied Sciences, 12(1), 199-208.
8. Abdulkadir, B., Isah, U., Raubilu, I.A., Abdulhamid, Y., Kabir, K., Zubairu, U.D., Aliyu, S., And Ahmad, M.A. (2019). Establishment And Dynamic Nature Of Infant Intestinal Microbial Community; A Brief Review. FUDMA Journal Of Microbiology, 2(1), 81-85.
9. Umar, Z.D., Aziz, N.A.A., Zulkifli, S.Z., And Muskhazli, M. (2018). Effective Phenanthrene And Pyrene Biodegradation Using Enterobacter sp. MM087 (KT933254) Isolated From Used Engine Oil Contaminated Soil. Egyptian Journal Of Petroleum, Vol. 27. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpe.2017.06.001
10. Umar, Z.D., Aziz, N.A.A., Zulkifli, S.Z., And Muskhazli, M. (2018). Efficiency Of Effective Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Degrading Consortium In Resisting Toxic Heavy Metals During PAHs Biodegradation. International Journal Of Environment, 7(1), 14-27. Doi: https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v7il.21291
11. Abdulkadir, B., Aisha, A. S., Abdulqadir, I., Abdullahi, S., Zubairu, U.D., Kamaluddeen K.,Baha’uddeen, S. D., Sani, A., Abdullahi, B. And Owuna, G. (2018). Necrotizing Enterocolitis Associated With Dysbiosis Of Preterm Gut Microbiome (Review). Bayero Journal Of Pure And Applied Sciences, 11(2), 195-197.
12. Abdullahi, S., Bashir, A., Kamaludden, K., Sani, A., And Zubairu, U.D. (2018). Pathogenesis And Management Of Tetanus. UMYU Journal Of Microbiology Research, 3(1), 16-23.
13. Umar, Z.D., Aziz, N.A.A., Zulkifli, S.Z., And Muskhazli, M. (2017). Rapid Biodegradation Of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) Using Effective Cronobacter Sakazakii MM045 (KT933253). MethodsX, 4, 104-117. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mex.2017.02.003
14. Umar, Z.D., Azwady, N.A.A., Zulkifli, S.Z., And Muskhazli, M. (2016): Identification Of Phenanthrene And Pyrene Degrading Bacteria From Used Engine Oil Contaminated Soil. International Journal Of Scientific And Engineering Research, 7(3): 680-686.
15. Dalhatu, A.K., Khan, A.A. And Umar, Z.D. (2015): Study Of Root-Knot Problems In Ajiwa Dam Area, Katsina State Nigeria. International Journal Of Environment, 4(1), 204-209. Doi: https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v4i1.12189
16. Umar, Z.D., Bilkisu, A., And Bashir, A. (2014): Bacteriological Analysis Of Date Palm Fruits Sold In Katsina Metropolis. International Journal Of Environment, 3(2), 293-296. Doi: https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10517
17. Umar, Z.D., And Bashir, A. (2014): Assessment Of Potential Health Impacts On Surface Water Sources In Northern Nigeria. International Journal Of Environment, 3(2), 152-163. Doi: https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10523
18. Umar, Z.D., Bashir, A., And Raubilu, S.A. (2014): Study On Bacteriological Quality Of Kunun-aya (Tiger-nut Juice) Sold At Umaru Musa Yar’adua University Campus, Katsina State, Nigeria. International Journal Of Environment, 3(2), 108-118. Doi: https://doi.org/10.3126/ije.v3i2.10518
19. Rukayya, I.M., Khan, A.A., Umar, Z.D. And Bashir A. (2014): Study Of Growth Performance Of Chickpea In Agricultural Soil, Katsina, Nigeria. Journal Of Functional & Environmental Botany, 4(2)96-99. Doi: https://doi.org/10.5958/2231-1750.2014.00007.9
20. Haruna, M.Y., Khan, A.H., And Umar, Z.D. (2014). Effect Of Acid Rain On Growth Of Papaya (Carica Papaya) And Castor (Ricinus Communis) Plants. e-Journal Of Science And Technology. 10(1)9, 43-47. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/11400/6233.
21. Bashir, A., Umar, Z.D., And Steve, J.O. (2014): Comparative Analysis Of Pneumosiderosis Among Different Metal Workers In Malumfashi, Katsina, Nigeria. International Journal Of Scientific And Engineering Research, 5(6): 1429-1436.
22. Umar, Z.D. (2013): Microbial And Physico-chemical Characteristics Of Tannery Effluents From Unguwar Rogo Local Tannery, Sokoto, Nigeria; Biological & Environmental Sciences Journal For The Tropics, 10(1), 50-54.
23. Umar, Z.D., Mukhtar, M.D., Kawo, A.H., And Bashir, A. (2013): Seasonal Comparison Of Physicochemical Parameters Of Tomas Dam, Makoda, Kano, Nigeria. Biological & Environmental Sciences Journal For The Tropics, 10(3), 194-198.
24. Fatima, M., Umar, Z.D., Bashir, A., And Inuwa, A.B. (2013): Microbiological And Physicochemical Properties Of Soil Contaminated With Abattoir Wastewaters: A Case Study Of Sokoto Central Abattoir. Biological & Environmental Sciences Journal For The Tropics,10(3), 41-44.
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