Dr. Fatima, an Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology, boasts over 20 years of academic and research excellence. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, she specializes in antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants. A leader in her field, she advances knowledge through teaching, mentoring, and impactful research at Kaduna State University.
Dr. Fatima Mohammed Musa, a distinguished microbiologist, holds a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (2017), an M.Sc. in Medical Microbiology (2002), and a B.Sc. in Applied Biology (1988), both from Bayero University, Kano. With over three decades of academic and research excellence, she has significantly contributed to microbiology and health sciences in Nigeria.
Dr. Musa began her career at Kaduna Polytechnic, where she rose to the rank of Chief Lecturer in 2012, teaching and supervising over 100 Higher National Diploma projects. In 2019, she transitioned to Kaduna State University (KASU) as a Senior Lecturer and became an Associate Professor in 2023. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specializing in medical microbiology, microbial genetics, and biotechnology.
She has supervised numerous projects, including 20 postgraduate theses and four pioneering doctoral dissertations. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications and participation in over 20 national and international conferences, Dr. Musa is a recognized expert in her field. She has also served as a reviewer for scholarly journals and contributed to groundbreaking research on antimicrobial properties of medicinal plants and infectious diseases.
Dr. Musa has held leadership roles, including Head of KASU’s Microbiology Department (2020–2024), and coordinated impactful health programs. She remains a pivotal figure in scientific advancements and community health initiatives in Nigeria.