Staff Profile

Benjamin Dauda

Research Interests

  • Polymer synthesis
  • Industrial waste water management

Benjamin Mapah Dauda

Head of Department

Professor

Prof B M Dauda was born on the 17th of January 1965 in Lokoja, Kogi State. He started his primary school education in Lokoja but in 1972, he moved with his parents to Ilorin, Kwara state where he completed his primary school education.  In 1978 he proceeded to Federal Government College Sokoto, where he obtained his O/Level certificate in July 1983. In August of the same year, he proceeded to School of Basic Studies, A.B.U. Zaria for his A/Level studies.

Prof BM Dauda obtained his B.Sc. from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in the year 1988 after which he proceeded for his NYSC national service in Plateau State.  During the national service, he did his primary assignment at the Department of Chemistry, Federal College of Education, Akwanga.  In September 1989 Dauda started work as the Quality Control Technologist in Nigerian Spinners and Dyers Ltd., Kano.  In 1991 he was appointed as a Graduate Assistant in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.  Prof Dauda obtained M.Sc. from University of Leeds in 1995 and Ph.D. from the University of Manchester in 2008.  

On completion of his PhD, the University of Manchester appointed him as a Research Assistant from 2008 to 2009.  He then returned to A.B.U. Zaria to continue his teaching and research work.  He left A.B.U Zaria as a professor in November 2019 to join the department of Industrial chemistry, Federal University Lokoja. 

Prof. Dauda is a specialist in Polymer Science and Engineering.  His research interest is the area polymer synthesis and industrial waste water management.  Dauda has presented seminars in the UK, USA, Israel, France and across Nigeria.  He has several peer reviewed publications both nationally and internationally.



  • Agbogo UV, Dauda BM and Sunmonu OK (2021). Shear rheology and molecular properties of biobased adhesives through molecular dynamics simulation.. Journal of Physics and emerging technology. 3 (1)

  • Agbogo U V, Dauda B (2020). Influence of Renewable Polymer/Modifier Composition and Processing on the Properties of Multifunctional Adhesive Leather Bonds from PVAC. Journal of Multidisciplinary Engineering Science Studies, vol. 6, issue 3

  • A. O. Akorede., B Dauda, M. M. Adeyemi1 (2019). The Influence of Chemical Treatment on Mechanical properties and Biodegradability of Sugarcane fibre Filler Epoxy Resin,. American Journal of Engineering Research 8: {1}, pp-233-242

  • C M Ojo, B M Dauda, A S Lawal, U S Ishiaku and E G Kolawole (2017). Mechanical Properties of Epoxy Composite Reinforced with Waste and Virgin Acrylics,. Journal of Basic and Applied Research International, 23{1} 19-16.

  • Josephine Taiye Omole, and Benjamin Dauda (2016). Physical and Mechanical Properties of Chemically treated Bagasse FiInternational Journal of Composite Materials, 6: (2) 48 – 54. bre for use as Fillers in Unsaturated Polyester Composites,. Scientific & Academic Publishing, USA.

  • J T Omole, and B. Dauda (2016). Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Analysis of Chemically Treated Bagasse Fibre, American Chemical Science Journal, 15: (2) 1 – 9.. SCIENCEDOMAIN international Publishing, UK.

  • Dauda, B.M., Okpuwhara, R O AND Fashola, K O (2016). Colour Removal from Textile Waste Water using Activated Carbons from some Agricultural Wastes, Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 15: (2) 345 – 351.. Published by Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

  • Owen M M, Okotie G O., Achukwu E O. AND Dauda B M, (2016). Evaluation of the Tensile Behaviour of Fancy Woven Fabrics based on Different Pick Spacing and Weave Pattern, Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 15: (2) 405 – 409.. Published by Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

  • R. O. Ogabi, B. M. Dauda, A. S. Lawal, S. Gadimoh, M. Abdulrahim and S. Oladiran (2016). The Effects of Hybridization on the Mechanical Properties of Bagasse/Sisal/Coir Reinforced Epoxy Hybrid Composite, Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 7: (1) 42 – 50.. Published by Material Science and Engineering Society of Nigeria, Akure.

  • Dauda B. M. and Onoja P. K (2015). Use of Polyvinylindene Fluoride (PVDF) and Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) in Structural Health Monitoring, Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering, 1: (2) 27 – 33.. IOSR journal Publishers. (Date of publication: Jan-Feb, 2015).

  • Kolawole, S. A., Abdullahi, D., Dauda, B. M. and Ishiaku, (2015). Water Absorption Capacity of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Pits Reinforced Epoxy Composites, International Journal of Science and Research, 4: (10) 1390 – 1393. U.S .

  • Kolawole, S. A., Abdullahi, D., Dauda, B. M. and Ishiaku (2015). Physico - Mechanical Properties of Dates Palm (Phoenix dactylifera) Pits Reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites,. International Journal of Science and Research, 4: (10) 1412 – 1418.U.S

  • M H Mohammed and Dauda B. M (2015). Physical and Mechanical Properties of Alkali Modified Nigerian Sisal Fibre, International journal of Scientific and Engineering Research, 6: (3) 401 – 412.. IOSR journal Publishers.

  • M. M. Owen, B. M. Dauda and U. S. Ishiaku (2015). Effect of weaving parameters on the Tensile Properties of Woven Cotton Fabrics, Nigerian Journal of Textiles, 1: (1) 110 – 115.. Published by Textile Researchers Association of Nigeria (Association of Textile Technologist of Nigeria).

  • M. M. Owen, E. O. Orekoya, B. M. Dauda and U. S. Ishiaku (2015). Effect of Alkali Treatment on the Mechanical Properties of Woven Cotton Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Nigerian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, 10: 12 – 20.. Published by Polymer Institute of Nigeria.

  • M. M. Owen, E. O. Orekoya and B. M. Dauda (2015). Application of Woven Composites Based on Natural Fibres in the Automotive Industry, Nigerian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, 10: 34 – 45.. Published by Polymer Institute of Nigeria.

  • B. M. Dauda and M. M. Owen (2015). Characterization of Braided and Woven Textile Composite Beams, Nigerian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology, 10: 68 – 75.. Published by Polymer Institute of Nigeria.

  • E. O. Achukwu, B. M. Dauda, U. S. Ishiaku (2015). Mechanical Properties of Plied Cotton Fabric-reinforced Unsaturated Polyester Composites: Effects of Alkali Treatments, International Journal of Composite Materials, 5: (3) 71 – 78.. Scientific & Academic Publishing, USA.

  • E. O. Achukwu, B. M. Dauda and U. S. Ishiaku. (2015). Effects of Fabric Pattern on the Mechanical Properties of Cotton Fabric/Unsaturated Polyester Composites, British Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 11: (4) 1 – 11. SCIENCEDOMAIN international Publishing, UK.

  • Dauda B and Barde A (2015). Optimized TiO2 – Catalysed UV Oxidative Decomposition of Reactive Blue 13 in Aqueous Solution Using Box Behnken Design,. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 6, (12), 687 – 692.

  • M H Mohammed and Dauda B. M., (2014). Unsaturated Polyester Resin Reinforced with Chemically Modified Natural Fibre, Journal of Polymer and Textile Engineering,. 1: (4) 31 – 38. iosr journal Publishers.(Date of publication: September-October, 2014).

  • Omole J. T. Dauda B. M. & Onoja P. K. (2013). Efficiency of Potato Peel, Rice and Wheat Husk in the removal colour from Textile Waste Water, Journal of Science, Technology, Mathematics and Education, 9: (2) 1 - 14.. Published by Department of Science Education, Federal University of Technology, Minna.

  • K. M. Anigo, B. M. D. Dauda, A. B. Sallau and I. E. Chindo . (2013). Chemical Composition of Kapok (Ceiba pentandra) Seed and Physicochemical Properties of its Oil, Nigerian Journal of Basic and Applied Science, 21: (2) 105-108.. Published by Faculty of Science, Usman Danfodio University, Sokoto.

  • B. M. Dauda, S. O. Oyadiji and P. Potluri (2013). Prediction of Natural Frequency Shifts in Delaminated Braided Textile Composite Beams, Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering, 4: (1) 64 – 73.. Published by Material Science and Engineering Society of Nigeria, Akure.

  • B. M. Dauda, E. G. Kolawole and T. T. Abegunde (2012). Use of agricultural waste in colour removal from textile mill effluent containing Direct and Vat Dyes, Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering 3: (1) 64 – 70.. Published by Material Science and Engineering Society of Nigeria, Akure.

  • Dauda B. M., Oyadiji S. O. and Potluri P (2011). Determination of Dynamic Properties of Delaminated Woven Composite Beams using Modal Frequencies, Nigerian Journal of Engineering, 17: (2) 118 – 131.. Published by Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

  • Dauda B. M. AND Ogunribido A (2011). Measurement and Actuation of Vibration in Textile Composites using Piezoelectric Materials, Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 9 & 10: 140 – 144.. Published by Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

  • Dauda B. M., Oyadiji S. O. and Potluri P., (2011). Finite Element Analysis of the Effect of Delamination on Dynamic Properties of Textile Composite Laminates, Nigerian Journal of Engineering, 18: (1) 22 - 31.. Published by Faculty of Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

  • B. M. Dauda, A. Ogunribido AND Onoja P. K. (2011). Numerical Investigation of Critical Stresses in Fractured Composite Materials, Nigerian Journal of Science. 45: 39 – 51.. Published by Science Association of Nigeria, Ibadan

  • A. Ogunribido, B. M. Dauda AND Potluri P. (2011). Influence of Preform weave n on the processing parameters of commingled yarn-based thermoplastic composites, Nigerian Journal of Science. 45: 21 – 30.. Published by Science Association of Nigeria, Ibadan

  • Benjamin Dauda, S. Olutunde Oyadiji & Prasad Potluri, (2009). Characterizing Mechanical Properties of Braided and Woven Textile Composite Beams, Applied Composite Materials Journal; 16: 15-31.. SPRINGER publishers.

  • Dauda B. and Potluri P (2009). Textile Composite Structures with embedded Piezoelectric Materials, Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 8: 98 – 102.. Published by Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

  • C M Alonge, B M Dauda, K A Bello and E G Kolawole (2005). “Comparative Study of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Nigerian Armed Forces Uniforms. Academy Journal of Defense Studies, 11: 78-92. Published by Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna.

  • Dauda B. M. D. and Adabenege A. O. (2005). Effects of Cotton-Kapok Blend Ratio on some Physical Properties of Yarns and Fabrics, Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 5: (2) 29 - 32.. Published by Faculty of Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

  • Dauda B M D & M P U Bandara (2004). “Effect of Loom setting on fabric cover and beat-up force”. Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 29: 339-342.NISCAIR publisher, Mumbai, India.

  • Dauda B. M. D. and E. G. Kolawole (2003). “Effect of twist on the properties of ring- and rotor-spun viscose rayon yarns”. Man-Made Textiles in India, 66: (3) 85-88.Published by L SIMON, Mumbai, India.

  • Dauda B M D & E G Kolawole, (2003). “Processibility of Nigerian Kapok fibre”. Indian Journal of Fibre & Textile Research, 28: 147-149.NISCAIR publisher, Mumbai, India.


  • 2003 PhD Scholarship Award, School of Materials, University of Manchester, U K
  • 1994 Cha Chi-Min (MSc.) Scholarship Award, University of Leeds, U K

SN TITLE YEAR TYPE
1 Mohammed Jiyah Bello (P17EGPT8016), Study of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Modified Animal (Cow, Sheep & Goat) Hair Filled Epoxy Resin Composites. 2021 Completed
2 Nwadiokwu Ehiedu Sunny (P17EGPT9101) A Study of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of Non-woven Felt Fabrics from selected Nigerian Animal Fibres 2021 Ongoing
3 Comfort Alonge, (PhD/SCIE/45468/2004-2005) Production and Characterization of Epoxy Resin Composite Reinforced with Recycled Textile Waste, PhD. 2019 Completed
4 Owen, Mfon Macaulay, (P13SCTX9001) Effects of Surface Modification and Fibre Content on the Mechanical Properties of Glass/Natural Fibres Reinforced Recycled Thermoplastic Hybrid Composites 2019 Completed
5 Ogabi Raphael (P13SCTX8007), Characterization of Fibres extracted from Sugarcane Rind and its Application in Composite Reinforcement. 2017 Completed
6 Alebiosu Olubunmi Samuel (PhD/SCIE/10474/2010-2011), Blend Latex with Agricultural Waste 2017 Completed
7 Omale Josephine Taiye (P13SCTX8008), Modification of Fibre/Matrix Interphase for Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites 2016 Completed
8 Mercy Amanebo, (13PGCH7005), Remazol and Gold Yellow dyes removal using activated carbons prepared from Elaeis Guineenesis, Anacardium Occidentale L. shells and Zea Mays L. husk 2016 Completed
9 Kolawole Sunday Adebayo (PhD/SCI/13486/2011-2012), Preparation and Characterization of Date (Phoenix dactylifera) and Atili Pits (Canarium schweinfurthii) Reinforced Thermoset Composites 2016 Completed
10 Barde Abraham (NDA/PGS/FS/M/1301/13) Optimized TiO2 Photocatalized UV Oxidative Decomposition of Representative Reactive Mono and Di Azo Dyes in Aqueous Solution using Box-Behnken Design of Experiment 2016 Ongoing
11 Achukwu Emmanuel, (MSC/SCIE.1480/2011-2012) Effect of fibre architecture on properties of fibre reinforced polyester composite 2015 Completed
12 Ugwoke Ogbonna Chijioke (NDA/PGS/FS/M/1035/12) Removal of Cr6+, Cd2+, and Pb2+ ions from synthetic waste water using activated carbon derived from locust bean (Entada Africana) and Maize Husk (Zea mays). 2015 Completed
13 Ikugiyi Toluse Tola, (M.Sc/Sci/10480/2011-2012), Production and Characterisation of waste glass particle reinforced composite 2015 Completed
14 Achukwu Emmanuel, (MSC/SCIE.1480/2011-2012) Effect of fibre architecture on properties of fibre reinforced polyester composite 2014 Completed
15 Okpuwhara, Rita (MSc/SCIE/09075/2010-2011), Adsorption of Colour from Textile Wastewater using Agricultural Waste. 2013 Ongoing
16 Owen, Mfon Macaulay, (MSc/SCIE/05582/2009/2010) Natural Fibre reinforced Composite. 2013 Ongoing
17 Gadimoh Sylvester, (MSc/SCI/32795/2002-2003), Development of Prototype Small Scale Automated Weaving Machine 2004 Completed
18 Comfort Alonge, (MSc/Sci/32397/2001-2002) Comparative Study of the Physical and Mechanical Properties of the Nigerian Armed Forces Uniforms. 2004 Completed
19 David Daniel (P14SCTX8003), Synthesis and Application of Polylactic Acid from Sun seed oil. N/A Ongoing
20 Chinyere Nnaji (M.Sc/Sci/12280/2011-2012), Unsaturated Polyester reinforced with Cotton/Flax blend yarn. N/A Ongoing
21 Nuhu Adamu Kimba (P13SCTX8002), Conversion of some Novel fibres into yarns N/A Ongoing
22 Comfort Alonge, (PhD/SCIE/45468/2004-2005) Production and Characterization of Epoxy Resin Composite Reinforced with Recycled Textile Waste, PhD N/A Ongoing
23 Victor Ugbetan Agbogo, (P17EGPT9013) Formulation and Reinforcement of Environmentally Friendly Adhesives from Renewable Polymers for Industrial Applications. N/A Ongoing
24 Wadzani Samuel Gadzama, (P13SCTX9002) A Study of the Effect of Filler Dimensions (sizes) on the Chemical, Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Natural Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites. N/A Ongoing


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Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria

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