Staff Profile

Mohammed Salehdeen

Research Interests

  • Green and Renewable Resources
  • Polymer Chemistry

Mohammed Umar Salehdeen

Quality Assurance and Ehancement OFFICER

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I was born to the family of Mallam Late Salau Unwaha of Uka Clan in Otaneire (Now known as Obeiba) and Mallama Hadizat of Ure Clan in Ikuehi (Apamaha) district of Ihima, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State on 27May, 1961.

I started my academic career at Nurul Islamic Primary School in Adavi Eba, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State; and secondary school at Ekinrin Adde Baptist High School from 1974 to 1979. From 1983 to 1988, I attended Abubakar Tafawa Balewa College, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria and bagged Bachelor of Science of Science Degree, Industrial Chemistry. Between 1996 and 2000, I did a Master of Science Degree program and bagged a Master of Science Degree from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi and finally a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Polymer Chemistry in 2000 from the same University.

I have worked as a teacher in both Primary and Secondary Schools as well as a Civil Servant earlier in my working career.  Before and after my National Service year, I worked variously in Agip Gas Recycling Plant in Obrikom and Horizon Fiber processing factory in Port Harcourt. I started my Lecturing career from Kogi State University as Assistant Lecturer in 2002 and rose to the rank of Senior Lecturer before transferring my service to Federal University, Lokoja in 2020. I am married with four children.



  • Abdulrazaq Yahaya, Friday J. Sale and Umar M. Salehdeen. (2020). Analytical Methods for Determination of Regulated and Unregulated Disinfection By-Products in Drinking Water: A Review.. Caliphate Journal of Science & Technology (CaJoST).

  • Salehdeen, M.U., Bello, K.E. and Ukwubile, F.M. (2019). Potential of Cashew Gum Exudates as Substrate for Bioethanol Production using Aspergillus Niger.. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management

  • Salehdeen, M.U; Abdulrazaq, Y; Osinlu, CA. (2019). Microbial and Chemical Indicator of Multicomponent Nature of Cashew Nut Shell Hot Water Extract.. Journal of Applied Science and Environmental Management. 2(5) 883-887.

  • Salehdeen, M.U and Akonyi, N.S. (2019). Recycling Polymer Materials in Design, Construction and Trial Application of Positive Pressure Laboratory Dispenser.. Journal of Science Research and Technology. 1(2) 144-151

  • Salehdeen, M.U., Usman, S.O., John, A. (2019). Qualitative Test of Palm Frond Fiber for Phytoconstituents.. Nigerian Research Journal of Chemical Sciences (ISSN: 2682-6054) Vol. 7, 2019

  • Salehdeen, M.U., Isah, Y. and Fayilenu, O.E. (2019). Extraction of Lignin from Soda Extract of Defatted and Ethanol Extracted Cashew Nut Shell.. Nigerian Journal of Polymer Science and Technology

  • Salehdeen, MU., Abdulrazaq, Y and Yakubu, M.R. (2019). Phytochemical screening and estimation of fractions contained in each component of cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale). Research Journal of Chemical and Environmental Sciences Res J. Chem. Environ. Sci. Vol 7 [4] August 2019: 29-33. Online ISSN 2321-1040. CODEN: RJCEA2 [USA].. ©Academy for Environment and Life Sciences, INDIA.

  • Salehdeen, M.U., Ochala, A.U. and Nwosu, L. (2018). Quantification of Soluble Carbohydrates in Cashew Nut Shell by Anthrone Method.. Confluence Journal of Environmental Studies.

  • Salehdeen, M.U., Baba, P.U., and Omeiza, A.O. (2018). Processes of Isolation, Purification, Dissolution and Regeneration of Cashew Nut Shell Cellulose.. Nigerian Journal of Scientific Research, 17(1).

  • Salehdeen, M. U., Sale, J. F., Offor, J. O. (2018). Synthesis of Cellulose Acetate From Cashew Nut Shell Cellulose.. CSC Management Science and Engineering.Vol. 12, No. 4, 2018, pp. 23-27.

  • Abdulsalam, O.A., Salehdeen, M.U., Saka, O.L., and Abdulbasit, A.A. (2014). Phytochemical Analysis, Antimicrobial Activity and Characterization of the hexane Extract (Seed Oil Extract) of Cochlospermum Tinctorium.. International Journal of Agriculture and Biological Sciences. Vol. 5, No. 1. ISBN 978-00-213168-10

  • Salehdeen, M.U., Abdulsalam, O.A., Ibrahim, J. (2014). Steps in the recovery of cashew gum from cashew tree back contamination.. International journal of sciences and energy research. Vol 3 No 1, ISBN 978-130965-0-6.

  • Saleh, J.F; Yahaya, A; Salehdeen, M.U. (2013). Determination of Heavy Metals in Some Vegetables Sold in Dekina Markets, Kogi State. Proceedings of the 36th Annual International Conference of Chemical Society of Nigeria. Minna, Nigeria.

  • Yahaya, A., Salehdeen, M.U. and Akoh, S.E. (2013). Assessment of Toxic Heavy Metals in the soil of Uguaji Village in Enugu State on the landfill of electronic waste (e-Waste Dump Site).. Journal of Physical Science and Innovation. ISSN 2277-0119. Pg 101.

  • Onoja, P.K., Salehdeen, M.U., and Salawu, O.W: (2012). Proximate and Phytochemical Screening of Cissus Populnea. Research Journal of Science and IT Management, Singapore.

  • Emurotu, J. E., Salehdeen, M.U. and Ayeni, O.M. (2012). Assessment of Heavy Metals Level in Cassava flour sold in Anyigba Market, Kogi State, Nigeria.. Pelagia Research Library, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

  • Aliyu, A.O.C; Salehdeen, M.U; Omale, A. (2012). Synthesis of Substituted Biphenyls 2,2’-Diamino-4,4’biphenyl dicarboxylic acid.. Research Journal of Science. 17(33-39).

  • Salehdeen, M.U., Ogunbiyi, O.D., Rumide, A.O. and Onoja, P.K. (2010). Comparative Effects of Cyclic Heating at 1200C on Raw Rubber Treated with Cashew Nut Shall Liquids and Diphenyl Amine Stabilizers.. International journal of Physical Sciences. Volume 2, Number 1.

  • Salehdeen, M.U., Omale, A., Folorunsho, B.O. and Oyibo, S (2010). A Modified Hare’s Formula for Relative Density Determination. International journal of Physical Sciences

  • Salawu, O.W., Salehdeen, M.U., and Aliu, A.O (2007). Uptake of Lead and Page 5 of 10 Cadmium from Water by Bladder Worth (Utricularia) and Horn Worth (Ceratophyllum). 3. Journal of Research in Physical Sciences, Volume 3, No.1. Page 10

  • Odin, E.M., Nsi, E.W., Adejoh, Y., and Umar, M.S (2006). Extraction of Peel Oil from common Orange.. Learned Journal of Sciences, Agriculture and Engineering, Volume 1, No. 1. Page 60.

  • Salehdeen, M.U. (2000). Nigerian Patent for Breath Alcohol Screaning.. Patent No. RP. 13737


  • 2019 Award of Excellence, National body of Student Chemical Society of Nigeria
  • 2019 An Award of Recognition of Excellent Leadership, Student Chemical Society of Nigeria, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Kogi State University, Anyigba

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

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