Ibrahim Sani
Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology
Research areas: Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Plant Science · Medicinal Plant Research · Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity · Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
About
Prof. Ibrahim Sani (BSc Biochemistry, Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria; MSc Biochemical Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK; PhD Biochemistry, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto, Nigeria) is a Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Life Sciences, Abdullahi Fodio (Kebbi State) University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Nigeria. He has working experience in University lecturing, research and community service since 2009. He is involved in many Academic and Administrative activities of the University. His area of specialization (Research Interest) is Ethnopharmacology and Biochemical Toxicology. He has supervised many students’ research works at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has published many research papers in reputable journals within and outside Nigeria and has attended/participated in many conferences, seminars, workshops and trainings and presented papers at National and International levels. Prof. Sani is a member of many professional societies, such as, Science Association of Nigeria (SAN); Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB); Society for Basic and Clinical Toxicology Nigeria (SBCTN); Society for Medicinal Plants and Economic Development (SOMPED); International Society for Ethnopharmacology (ISE); etc. Prof. Sani is currently leading Research Groups in the following Research Projects:
1. Development of Phyto-Antisnake Venom from Local Medicinal Plants as Potential Alternative to Serum-Based Antivenins. 2. Development of Plant-Based and Broad-Spectrum Antibacterial Agents as Alternative for Resolving Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance. 3. Screening and Formulation of Local Medicinal Plants for the Management of Oxidative Stress. 4. Assessment of Medicinal and Economic Profiles of Some Essential Oil Extracts from Local Medicinal Plants. 5. Risk Assessment Profiles of Locally Used Medicinal Plants. 6. Development of Potential Vaccine against Snakebite Envenomation. His outdoor activities is mainly Guidance and Counceling. His hobbies are mentoring, watching movies and news, strolling and traveling. He is happily married with children.
Employment
- 2009 - Present
Education
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Publications (13)
- Evaluation of Antivenom Potential of Faidherbia albida (Delile) A. Chev Root-Bark Extract against Bitis arietans Venom Toxicity Save
- Antivenom Potentials of Local Medicinal Plants Against Echis ocellatus Envenomation in Aliero, Kebbi State, Nigeria Save
- Bioactivity-Guided Isolation and Molecular Docking of Potential Anti Naja nigricollis Venom Agent from Sclerocarya birrea Root-Bark Extracts Save
- Antivenom Potential of Catunaregam nilotica Root-Bark Extract Against Echis ocellatus Venom Toxicity in Albino Rats Save
- Antioxidant Potential of Faidherbia albida Leaf Extracts: In vitro and in vivo Studies in Albino Rats Save
- Nephroprotective Effects of Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst. Stem and Root Bark Extracts against Naja nigricollis Venom-Induced Nephrotoxicity in Albino Rats Save
- Assessment of Micronutrient Deficiencies among Women of Reproductive Age in Some Selected Urban and Rural Areas of Birnin Kebbi LGA, Kebbi state, Nigeria Save
- Assessment of Micronutrient Deficiencies Among Children Under Five in Selected Urban and Rural Areas of Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area, Kebbi State, Nigeria Save
- Lethal Doses of Bitis arietans Venom and Antivenom Potentials of Some Medicinal Plants Found in Gwandu Emirate, Kebbi State, Nigeria Save
- Antivenom Potentials of Some Local Medicinal Plants Against Naja nigricollis Associated Envenoming in North-Western Nigeria Save
- Median Lethal Dose and Sub-Chronic Toxicity Evaluation of Adansonia digitata L. Leaf Methanol Extract on Broiler Chickens Save
- Anti-bacterial Efficacy of Mitracarpus villosus Extract on Some Selected Multi-drug-resistant Clinical Isolates Save
- Antibacterial Potentials of Compounds Isolated from the Stem Bark Extract of Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich, Hochst.) Save