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Dr. Y.M. Ahijjo

Brief Biography

Y. M. Ahijjo is a faculty member in the department of Physics, Faculty of Physical and Computing Sciences, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto. He has a strong educational background with a Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, focused in Environmental and Health Nuclear Physics. He is currently a Senior Lecturer with a demonstrated history of quality teaching, research and community service. His skills are proven in publications where Particle Induced X-ray Emission (PIXE), Hyper Pure Germanium (HPGe) detector system, HIDEX for Liquid Scintillation Counting (LSC) system, Sodium Iodide Thallium (NaI (Tl)) detector, LINUX, EMPIRE, TALYS and ALICE-IPPE codes for nuclear reaction cross sections of various radionuclides were exemplified. Y. M. Ahijjo has traveled to Center for Advanced Studies in Physics (CASP), Government College University (GCU), Lahore, Pakistan and other notable centers of prestigious learning for conferences, seminars, workshops and symposia. He has authored many articles both in national and international journals. He is currently a member of several academic and scientific bodies such as Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP), Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) etc. He has worn several grants and scholarships notably PTDF LSS 2007, TETFund conference sponsor, 2014, TETFund IBR, 2014/2015 collaborative research between UDUS & SSU and TETFund bench work, 2016. He has tutored, trained, supervised and graduated numerous BSc., MSc. and PhD students.

Area of specialization:Nuclear Physics
Email:yusuf.musa@udusok.edu.ng
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List of Selected Publications

1. Yusuf Ahijjo Musa., Baba-Kutigi A.N., and Musa Momoh. (2014). Assessment of Indoor Cancer Linked Radionuclides in Sokoto Urban Dwelling.Journal of Natural Sciences Research.4(1): 1-6. ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921.www.iosrjournals.org
2. Yusuf Ahijjo Musa and Adamu N. Baba-Kutigi (2014). Estimation of the Level of Indoor Radon in Sokoto Metropolis. Advanced Physics Letter. 1(2): 66-69.ISSN (Print): 2349- 1094, ISSN (Online): 2349-1108.
3. 0.5 Pts B. U. Abdullahi; J. K. Rai; O. M. Olaitan; Y. A. Musa.(2014). A Review of the Correlation between Geology and Geothermal Energy in North-Eastern Nigeria. International Organization of Scientific Research – Journal of Applied Geology and Geophysics, 2(3): 74-83.e-ISSN: 2321–0990, p-ISSN: 2321–0982.www.iosrjournals.org
4. 1.0 Pts Y.M. Ahijjo and A.N. Baba-Kutigi (2015).A Model of Analytical Theory for Indoor Radon Contemination in Sokoto Metropolis. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science and Technology, 2(9):2460-2463.ISSN: 3159-0040.www.jmest.org 0.75 Pts
5 Y. M. Ahijjo, A. N. Baba-kutigi, M. Momoh, and A. U. Moreh (2015). A Review of Sequential Extraction Method for Lead in Samples: A Case Study of Artisanal Mines of Sokoto Basin (Zamfara State). International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology.1(2): 105-109.ISSN: 2395-6011. Online ISSN: 2395-602www.ijsrst.com
6. A. A. Ibrahim and Y. M. Ahijjo (2015). An Investigation of the Amount of Dose Rate Due 1.0 Pts to Radioactive Count within Sokoto Metropolis.International Journal of Scientific Research in Science and Technology. 1(4): 70-73. ISSN: 2395-6011. Online ISSN: 2395- 602X.www.ijsr.net
7. A.A. Ibrahim, Y. M. Ahijjo, A. Mustapha (2016). In-Situ Background Radiation Measurements from Indiscriminate Dumps Sites in Sokoto Metropolis, Sokoto State, Nigeria International Journal of Science and Research. 5(11):1333-1336.ISSN: 2319- 7064. www.ijsr.netDOI: 10.21275/ART20162221.
8. A.A. Ibrahim and Y.M. Ahijjo (2016). Measurement and Estimation of Background Radiation Exposure from Indiscriminate Waste Dumps in Arkilla Industrial Area, Sokoto, Nigeria. International Organization of Scientific Research,Journal of Applied Physics. 8(6): 109-112.e-ISSN: 2278-4861.DOI: 10.9790/4861-080603109112 www.iosrjournals.org.
9. A.U. Moreh, M. Momoh, I. Buhari, S.B. Sharafa, Y. M. Ahijjoand F. Sani (2015). Impact of Annealing Temperature on Optical Properties of ZnS Thin Films Grown by Spray Pyrolysis Technique. American journal of contemporary scientific research.2(5): 12-19. ISSN 2349-4425. www.americanij.com.
10. Y.M. Ahijjo and S. Umar (2015). A Theoretical Model of Health Implications Due to Potassium-40 Prevalence in Sokoto Basin: A Case Study of Dange-shuni. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science Studies. 1(1): 1-5.ISSN: 2912-1309.www.jmess.org
11. Y. M. Ahijjo, A. N. Baba-Kutigi, M. Momoh, A. M. Bayawa, and M. Hussain (2018). An Awareness Survey of Inhabitants Exposure to Radiological Impacts on Mines in Yauri LGA, Kebbi State, Nigeria. European Journal of Engineering Research and Science. 3(11):12-15.ISSN: 2506 – 8016. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejers.2018.3.11.956.
12. Y. M. Ahijjo, A. N. Baba-Kutigi, M. Momoh, A. M. Bayawa and M. Hussain (2018). Radioactivity Concentrations in Soil Samples from Kandam, Gyalgyal, Burmawanmasaka, Dinbisu and Giyawa Mines in Wurno LGA, Sokoto State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics. 1(4): 1-9ISSN: 2456-7124.DOI:
10.9734/AJR2P/2018/45083.https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329019930 13. Rilwanu Bello, Bashir Abdullahi Sama, Nura Gambo and Yusuf M. Ahijo(2021).Design Analysis and Implementation of Automatic Fire Extinguishing System Using ATmega16 Microcontroller as Control. Asian Journal of Research and Reviews in Physics 2021; Article no.AJR2P.74050. 5(1): 26-32.ISSN: 2582-599.DOI:
10.9734/AJR2P/2021/v5i130155.https://www.sdiarticle4.com/review-history/74050 14. Y. M. Ahijjo (2021). Assessment of Perception/Awareness of Radiological Impacts of Some Artisanal, Active & Inactive Mines in Zamfara State. Journal of Natural Sciences Research.www.iiste.org 12(16): 24-35.ISSN 2224-3186 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0921 (Online).
15. Y. M. Ahijjo (2021). Gross Alpha/Beta Radioactivity Determination in Water Samples from Some Mining Sites, Wurno LGA, Sokoto state, Nigeria. Mediterranean Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences (MJBAS).5 (3): 18-28. ISSN: 2581-5059 DOI: http://doi.org/10.46382/MJBAS.2021.5302 Volume.
16. Y.M. Ahijjo and A.N. Baba-Kutigi (2021). Environmental Radioactivity Level in Some Mining Sites, Gummi LGA, Zamfara State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences (NJBAS) Manuscript Number: NJBAS-2021-09-069. ISSN 2756-4843.Acceptance.
17. A. Audu, S. A. Abdulazeez, A. Danbaba, Y. M. Ahijjo, A. Gidado and M. A. Yunusa (2022). Modified Classes of Regression-Type Estimators of Population Mean in the Presences of Auxiliary Attribute.Asian Research Journal of Mathematics 18(1): 65-89, 2022; Article no.ARJOM.82802ISSN: 2456-477X.https://www.sdiarticle5.com/review-history/82802
18. Sadiya Umar and Y. M. Ahijjo (2022). Theoretical Model of Potassium () Decay to Argon ( 40 Ar) Via Nuclear Data (Nudat) Sheets. Science Forum Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences.22(4): 711-715, 2022ISSN 1119- 4618.http://dx.doi.org/10.5455/sf.XXXXX.
19. A. Audu, S. A. Abdulazeez, I. Abubakar, Y. M. Ahijjo, A. Gidado and M. A. Yunusa(2022). Modified Classes of Regression-Type Estimators of Population Mean in the Presence of Auxiliary Attribute under Double Sampling Scheme. Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences 2022, 30(2):42-53DOI:ISSN 0794- 5698http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/njbas.v30i2.6.
20. Y. M. Ahijjo and A. N. Baba-Kutigi (2023). Determination of Gross Alpha/Beta Radioactivity of Water Samples Around Mining Sites, Dange-Shuni LGA, Sokoto State.FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS). ISSN online: 2616-1370. ISSN print: 2645 – 2944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2023-0701-2065. Vol. 7 No. 1, February, 2023, pp 305 – 310.
21. Y. M. Ahijjo and A. N. Baba-Kutigi (2023) Natural Radioactivity Levels and Radiological Hazards Indices of Soil Samples from Selected Mining Sites, Dange-Shuni, Sokoto State, Nigeria. FUDMA Journal of Sciences (FJS). ISSN online: 2616-1370. ISSN print: 2645 – 2944. DOI: https://doi.org/10.33003/fjs-2023-0701-2064. Vol. 7 No. 1, February, 2023, pp 290 – 296.
List of conferences/workshops/se minar Papers
1. Y.M. Ahijjo. (2012). Science, a Tool for Modern Challenges. A paper presented at the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria, Physics Panel Workshop (STAN), Held at GTCAgidingbi, Ikeja, Lagos State, 20 th – 26 th May, 2012.
2. Y.M. Ahijjo, A.N. Baba-Kutigi and M. Momoh (2014).Theoretical Model of Indoor Thorium Risk in Sokoto Metropolis. A paper presented at the 1 st National Conference on; Impact of Basic and Applied Sciences on Resource Acquisition and Management. Held at Lecture Theater, Sokoto State University, on 17 th -20 th March, 2014.
3. A.A. Ibrahim and Y.M. Ahijjo (2016). A Critical Assessment of Indiscriminate Garbage Dumps in Sokoto City, Nigeria. A paper presented at the ICESS, Held at University of Lahore,Pakistan, 26 th -28 th Feb., 2016.
4. Y.M. Ahijjo, A.N. Baba-Kutigi and M. Momoh, A.M. Bayawa and M. Hussain (2019). Evaluation of Radiological Burden due to Energy and Industrial Demand. A paper presented at the 53 rd Annual SAN Conference, Held at UsmanuDanfodiyo University, Sokoto, University Auditorium, 14 th – 18 th July, 2019.
5. Y.M. Ahijjo, (2021). Nuclear Data Evaluation for the Production of Technetium-99 m for Medical Diagnosis.A paper presented at the 3 rd School of Physical Sciences Biennial International Conference (SPSBIC), Federal University of Technology, Minna, CPES Hall, 25 th – 28 th October, 2021.
6. Y.M. Ahijjo and A.N. Baba-Kutigi (2021). Theoretical Nuclear Data Evaluation for The Production of 64 Cu, A Tool in Pet &Spect. A paper presented at the 3 rd School of Physical Sciences Biennial International Conference (SPSBIC), Federal University of Technology, Minna, CPES Hall, 25 th – 28 th October, 2021.
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