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Department of Microbiology, Kaduna State university.
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Mariya Musa Hamza

Lecturer I

Mariya Musa Hamza is a dedicated academic and researcher specializing in microbiology and parasitology. With extensive teaching, project supervision, and journal publications, she is committed to advancing scientific knowledge and mentoring students at Kaduna State University and beyond.

Biography

Mariya Musa Hamza is a passionate academic and researcher specializing in microbiology, parasitology, and infectious diseases. Born on September 23, 1988, in Kaduna, Nigeria, she holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Microbiology from Bayero University, Kano, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Parasitology at the Nigerian Defence Academy.

Dr. Hamza joined Kaduna State University in 2017 as a Lecturer, where she has been actively involved in teaching and coordinating courses in microbiology. She has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects, with her work focusing on antimicrobial resistance, phytochemistry, and the public health impact of microorganisms.

An active member of professional societies like the Nigerian Society for Microbiology, Dr. Hamza has presented her research at various conferences and published widely in reputable journals. Beyond academia, she contributes to community development through administrative roles and enjoys reading, research, and meditation.

Education

  • Ph.D. - Nigeria Defence Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria - 2021 - Date (In-View)
  • MSc. - 2. Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria - 2012 - 2015
  • BSc. - 3. Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria - 2005 - 2010
  • SSCE - Therbow Secondary School, Zaria, Nigeria - 1999 - 2005
  • Pri - Crescent International School, Kano, Nigeria - 1994 - 1999

Publications

  • Usman, A., Ahmad, M., Hamza, M.M., Hussaini, I.M., Sanusi, S.B. and Innocent, A.A. (2023). Antimicrobial activity of Acacia nilotica and Ziziphus Mauritania against clinical isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella aerogenes. Umaru Musa Yaradua University Journal of Microbiology Research, 8(2), 1-7
  • Sanusi, S.B., Idris, H., Usman, A., Hamza, M.M. and Abdullahi, B. (2022). Phytochemical Profiling, Antimycobacterial Activity, Time-Kill Assessment and Mode of Action of the Extract of Musa gracilis Holttum. Tropical Journal of Natural Products Research, 6(3), 376-381
  • Idris, H., Sanusi, S.B., Muhammad, A.H., Hamza, M.M. & Usman, A. (2021). Antibacterial activity of Nigella sativa seed extract against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. Journal of Microbial Cells and Biotechnology, 1(2), 40-43
  • Hamza, M.M., Yusha’u, M., Usman, A. and Adeniran, J. (2020). Antibacterial activity of Syzygium aromaticum bud crude extracts against selected clinical bacteria obtained from patients attending Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, Kaduna. Journal of microbial cells and biotechnology, 1(1), 43-47
  • Usman, A., Hussaini, M., Hamza, M.M, Sanusi, S.B. and Idris, H. (2020). Antibacterial activity of Aloe vera gel against multi drug resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Umaru Musa Yaradua University Journal of Microbiology Research, 5(2), 74-80

Skills

Microbiological Research and Analysis95%
Teaching and Course Coordination90%
Scientific Writing and Publications85%
Project Supervision and Mentorship90%
Digital and Technical Skills80%