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Department of Geography, Kaduna State University

Babati Abu-Hanifa, PhD

Professor

Abu-Hanifa Babati is a distinguished Nigerian geographer specializing in Hydro-Meteorology. With advanced degrees and extensive teaching, research, and leadership experience, he excels in contributing to academic excellence and organizational productivity through innovative thinking and diligent effort.

Biography

Abu-Hanifa Babati is a Nigerian scholar and geographer with expertise in Hydro-Meteorology. Holding advanced degrees, including a PhD in Geography, he has an impressive academic foundation from esteemed institutions such as the University of Maiduguri and Kaduna State University. Babati has dedicated his career to education, research, and leadership.

He has lectured on a variety of topics, ranging from cartography to hydrology, in prominent universities. His research interests focus on environmental and climatic challenges, with published works in renowned journals addressing issues like climate change, flooding, and vegetation dynamics.

In addition to teaching, Babati has supervised numerous undergraduate projects, fostering innovative thinking among his students. He is a member of the Association of Nigerian Geographers and has presented papers at prestigious conferences. With skills in GIS, statistical analysis, and programming, Babati combines technical expertise with a passion for planning and writing, contributing meaningfully to academic progress and societal development.

Education

  • Ph.D. - Kaduna state University, Kaduna. - PhD. Geography - 2024
  • MSc. - Kaduna state University, Kaduna. - M.Sc. Geography - 2021
  • BSc. - University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, Borno State. - B.Sc. Geography - 2017
  • SSCE - Leaders Secondary School, Damaturu, Yobe State. - WAEC & NECO - 2012
  • Pri - Amma International Nursery And Primary School, Potiskum,Yobe state. - FSLC - 2006

Publications

  • Isa, Z., Abdussalam, A. F., Sawa, B. A., Ibrahim, M., Isa, U. A., & Babati, A.-H. (2023). Identifying major climate extreme indices driver of stream flow discharge variability using machine learning and SHaply Additive Explanation. Sustainable Water Resources Management, 9(4), 119. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40899-023-00897-0
  • Isa, Z., Sawa, B. A., Abdussalam, A. F., Ibrahim, M., Babati, A.-H., Baba, B. M., & Ugya, A. Y. (2023). Impact of climate change on climate extreme indices in Kaduna River basin, Nigeria. Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 30(31), 77689–77712. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-023-27821-5
  • Babati, A., Abdussalam, A.F., Baba, S.U., Isa, Z. (2022). Prediction of Flood Occurrences and Magnitude in Hadejia-Jama’are River Basin, Nigeri. Sustainable water resource management (accepted for publication).
  • Babati, A., Saleh, Y. I., Isa, Z., Baba, B. M., Dabo, A. A., & Yahya, M. I. (2021). Simulation Of Groundwater Level In River Mallam Sule Catchment Area Of Potiskum , Yobe State Using Swat. Science World Journal16(3), 363–368.
  • Emmanuel Tete Ezbon Simon, Isa Zaharadden, Abu-Hanifa Babati, and Xirong Zhang, (2021). Petroleum Water Contamination Resulting from Change in Land- Use in Paloich, South Sudan: Azolla pinnata and Lemna minor L. as an efficient Bio Treatement Tool. Open Journal of Geology, 11,396-410

Skills

Research and Analytical Skills90%
Teaching and Mentoring85%
Geospatial and Technical Expertise80%
Leadership and Team Management75%
Communication and Writing90%