Staff Profile

Tajudeen Ahmed

Research Interests

  • Non-equilibrium Synthesis of advanced functional materials and Nanomaterials
  • Structural, Electrical, Mechanical and Optical properties characterization of advanced functional materials and nanomaterials
  • Solid electrolytes and nanocomposite polymer electrolytes for Fuel cells and solid state rechargeable batteries
  • Polymer nanocomposites for specialized applications and devices
  • Electrode materials for supercapacitors and electrochemical devices
  • Dye-sensitized solar cells

Tajudeen Oladele Ahmed

Head of Department

Professor of Materials Science

Biography

Tajudeen Oladele AHMED started his academic career at the Department of Physics, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria in 2005 as Assistant Lecturer. He later joined the services of Federal University Lokoja (FUL) as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics on 2nd April, 2013 where he contributed respectably to executing crucial administrative duties in the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and the University, having served as the First Sitting Head of Department of Physics, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria. In 2018, he was elected as one of the Congregation Representatives in the 2nd University’s Governing Council and served as a member of Council Staff Appeals Committee and Council Appointments and Promotions Committee respectively. He was a Visiting Assistant Professor and had previously served as a member of Advisory Committee on Postgraduate Research & Colloquium, African University of Science and Technology (AUST), FCT, Abuja, Nigeria.  

 

Tajudeen Oladele Ahmed is currently a Professor of Solid State Physics and Materials Science and the current Head of Department of Physics, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Nigeria. He was re-elected in 2020 as one of the Congregation Representatives in the 3rd University’s Governing Council and he is currently as a member of the Finance and General Purposes Committee, Appointments and Promotions Committee, Budget Monitoring Committee, Senior and Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee and Students Disciplinary Committee of the 3rd University’s Governing Council. He is also a member of the Senior Staff training and Development Committee and Sport Development Committee of the University. He is currently serving as a member of the Governing Council of the Science Association of Nigeria (SAN).

 

He has researched notably in the area of Solid State Physics and Materials Science and won the Ahmadu Bello University Board of Research Grant (ABU-UBRG) in 2006. He has published creditably in the areas of synthesis, structure and property characterization of nanomaterials, advanced functional materials and alternative energy materials in both local and international journals and presented research papers in several local and international conferences. He is also a reviewer and editorial board member of some local and international scientific journals. He has become efficient and effective in teaching and research in Solid state Physics and Materials Science at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. Prof. Ahmed is an active corporate/professional member of the following learned societies: Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP), Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN), African Materials Research Society (AMRS), Science Association of Nigeria (SAN). 

 



  • TO Ahmed, OO Ogunleye, AY Abdulrahaman, N Alu (2020). DYE SENSITIZED SOLAR CELL (DSC) BASED ON REDUCED GRAPHENE OXIDE (rGO)-TiO2 NANOCOMPOSITE PHOTOELECTRODE AND POLYANILINE (PANI) COUNTER ELECTRODE. Vietnam, Transport and Commuincation Science Journal

  • Ahmed, T.O., Akusu, P. O., Alu, N. & Aluko, A. L. (2019). Fabrication of TiO2/Dye-Sensitized SCells (DSCs) Using Dye Extracts and their Mixture as Photosensitizers. USA, Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology

  • Ahmed, T.O., Alu, N. & Abdulrahman, A. Y. (2019). Comparative Study on the Photovoltaic Properties of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSCs) based on Different Counter Electrode Configurations. USA, Journal of Materials Science Research and Reports

  • Ahmed, T.O., Sulle, B. A., Egila, E. F. & Bello, A. (2019). Activated Carbon for Electrochemical Supercapacitor and Water Filters. USA, Journal of Materials Science Research and Reports

  • Ahmed, T. O., Abdelmalik, A. A. & Eseyin, O. O. (2018). Preliminary Study on the Prospects of using Castor oil (Ricinus communis, L.) as Alternative Hydraulic Fluid. Faculty of Science Federal University Lokoja, Confluence Journal of Pure & Applied Science (CJPAS)

  • Ahmed, T. O., Alu, N. & Adebayo, A. A. (2018). Anthocyanin Dyes as Alternative Photosensitizers for TiO2-Dye-sensitized Solar Cells (DSCs). Faculty of Science, Federal University Lokoja, Nigeria, Confluence Journal of Pure & Applied Science (CJPAS)

  • Ahmed, T. O., Sulle, B. A., Bello, A. & Ogunleye, O. O. (2016). Electrochemical and Structural Characterization of Nickel Oxide Filled Activated Carbon (NOFAC) for Supercapacitor Electrode Application. Materials science & technology Society of Nigeria (MSN), Nigerian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering (NJMSE)

  • Ogunleye, O. O., Koffa, D. J. & Ahmed, T. O. (2016). Preliminary Research for Enabling Intelligent Focus for 3D Imaging. USA, Physical Science International Journal (PSIJ)

  • Ahmed, T.O., Ismaila, A. & Nweke, E. O. (2015). Effect of Plasticizer on the Structural & Transport Properties of Mg2+-Ion Conducting Solid Polymer Electrolytes: [PEO:Mg(CH3COO)2]. USA, American Chemical Science Journal

  • Ismaila, A., Akusu, P. O. and Ahmed, T.O. (2015). Structural and Optical Properties of Polymer Blend Nanocomposites Based on Poly (vinyl acetate-co-vinyl alcohol)/TiO2 Nanoparticles. USA, Physical Science International Journal (PSIJ)

  • Ahmed, T.O., Akusu, P. O., Alu, N., Ismaila, A. and Maryam, A (2014). Morphology and Transport Properties of olyethylene Oxide (PEO)-Based Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolytes. USA, International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IRJPAC)

  • Ahmed, T.O., Akusu, P. O., Jonah, S. A. & Rabiu, N (2013). Correlation between Thermal Treatment and Phase Transformation of Nanocrystalline Stabilized Zirconia. Leonardo Journal of Sciences, Academic Direct, Leonardo Journal of Sciences

  • Ahmed, T.O., Akusu, P. O., Alu, N. & Abdullahi, M. B. (2013). Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells based on TiO2 Nanoparticles and Hibiscus sabdariffa. USA, British Journal of Applied Science and Technology

  • Ahmed, T.O., Akusu, P. O., Jonah, S. A. & Rabiu, N (2011). Morphology and Structural Characteristics of Nanocrystalline Bismuth Oxide Stabilized Zirconia. Pan-African Book Company in Association with JIMST, Medina New Road, Accra, Ghana, International Journal Physical Sciences

  • Ahmed, T.O., Akusu, P.O., Paul, O. F., Isa, M.T. & Zubairu, S.M.J. (2011). Morphology and Electrical Properties of Doped Unsaturated Polyester Resin Composites. Pan-African Book Company in Association with JIMST, Medina New Road, Accra, Ghana, International Journal of Physical Sciences

  • Ahmed, T.O., Akusu, P. O., Jonah, S. A. & Rabiu, N (2011). Phase Evolution in Co-precipitated Stabilized Zirconia Powders. USA, Physical Review and Research International (PRRI)

  • Ahmed, T.O., Akusu, P. O., Jonah, S. A. & Rabiu, N. (2011). Morphology and Composition of Nanocrystalline Stabilized Zirconia using SEM-EDS System. Leonardo Journal of Sciences, Academic Direct,

  • Abdul, B., Aderemi, B.O. and Ahmed, T.O., (2009). Alumina from Kankara Kaolin for Electrical Insulation Applications. Development Universal Consortia, Ikot Epene, Nigeria, International Journal of Science and Technological Research

  • Ahmed, T.O., Bello, H. & Olaofe, O. O. (2008). Doping of Monoclinic Zirconia and its effect on Electrical Conductivity. Departments of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Bayero Journal of Physics and Mathematical Sciences

  • Ahmed, T.O., Abdulwahab, M. and Abdul, B., (2008). Ceramic Based Fuel Cells(CBFCs); New Trends in Materials Research. International Research and Development Institute, Journal of Research in Engineering

  • Ahmed, T.O., Hariharan, N. & Abdulwahab, M., (2008). An Assessment of Ceramic Raw Materials in Nigeria for Electrical Properties. Departments of Physics and Mathematical Sciences, Bayero University Kano,

  • Ahmed, T.O., Hariharan, N. & Bamgbelu, A.C., (2007). Dielectric Constants of mixture Compositions of ceramic Raw Materials from Akwanga, Nigeria. Faculty of science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria,

  • Abdulwahab, M., Ahmed, T.O. and Suleiman, I.Y., (2006). The Effect of Chromium Addition and Precipitation Temperatures on the Mechanical Properties of Al-Si-Fe-Cr Alloy. Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ado-Ekiti, Nigerian Journal of Mechanical Engineering (NJME)


  • 2009 Science & Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B)/World Bank Project - Training on Research Instrumentation & Methodolgies in Solid State Physics & Materials Science
  • 2009 Science & Technology Education Post Basic (STEP-B)/World Bank Project - College/School on Solid State Physics & Materials Science
  • 2006 Ahmadu Bello University Board of Research Grant (ABU-UBR)
  • 1986 CEO-Alba Clinics Scholarship for Secondary Education

SN TITLE YEAR TYPE
1 Synthesis and Characterization of Reduced Graphene Oxide/PANI Nanocomposite Electrodes for Electrochemical Devices 2021 Ongoing
2 Extraction and Characterization of Castor Oil for Automobile Lubricant 2021 Ongoing
3 Computational Study of Photoluminescent Spectra of Nitrgen-Vacancy Centers in Diamond as Qubits in Quantum Computers 2021 Ongoing
4 Synthesis and Optical properties of Reduced Graphene Oxide/PANI Nanocomposites 2019 Completed
5 Fabrication of Monolithic Dye-sensitized Solar Cells based Titania-Zirconia-Graphite/carbon black and Hibiscus Sabdariffa as a sensitizer 2019 Completed
6 Synthesis and Optical properties of Reduced Graphene Oxide/PANI Nanocomposites. Completed 2019 Completed
7 Fabrication of Monolithic Dye-sensitized Solar Cells based Titania-Zirconia-Graphite/carbon black and Hibiscus Sabdariffa as a sensitizer. Completed. 2019 Completed
8 Fabrication of Monolithic Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Titania Nanoparticles and Delonix Regia as a Sensitizer 2018 Completed
9 Extraction and Characterization of Castor Oil for Automobile Hydraulic Fluid 2018 Completed
10 Extraction and Optical Properties of Natural Dye Sensitizers for Solar Cells 2018 Completed
11 Extraction and Optical Properties of Natural Dye Sensitizers for Solar Cells. Completed 2018 Completed
12 Extraction and Characterization of Castor Oil for Automobile Hydraulic Fluid. Completed 2018 Completed
13 Fabrication of Monolithic Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell Using Titania Nanoparticles and Delonix Regia as a Sensitizer. Completed 2018 Completed
14 Design and Construction of A 1000 Watt DC-AC Transformerless Inverter 2017 Completed
15 Construction of Automatic Water Level Detector 2017 Completed
16 Construction of Automatic Water Level Detector.Completed. 2017 Completed
17 Design and Construction of a 1000 Watt DC-AC Transformerless Inverter .Completed. 2017 Completed
18 Characterization of Activated Carbon produced from coconut shell, palm kernel shell and their mixtures for supercapacitor electrodes 2016 Completed
19 Characterization of Semiconducting Polymer based on PANI 2016 Completed
20 Characterization of Semiconducting Polymer based on PANI. Completed 2016 Completed
21 Characterization of Activated Carbon produced from coconut shell, palm kernel shell and their mixtures for supercapacitor electrodes. 2016 Completed
22 Development and characterization of PEO/MgO Nanocomposite Electrolytes for Solid state Rechargeable Batteries 2012 Completed
23 Construction and Performance Tests of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell based on TiO2 and Mixture of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Butea monosperma 2012 Completed
24 Microwave-Assisted Activation of Nickel oxide filled Activated Carbon for Supercapacitor Application 2012 Completed
25 Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Multiferroic BiFeO3 Nanocrystals for Storage Devices 2012 Completed
26 Microwave-Assisted Co-precipitation of Filled CoSb3 for Thermoelectric Application 2012 Completed
27 Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-blend/TiO2 Nanocomposites 2012 Completed
28 Preparation and Characterization of Polymer-blend/TiO2 Nanocomposites. 2012 Completed
29 Microwave-Assisted Co-precipitation of Filled CoSb3 for Thermoelectric Application. 2012 Completed
30 Microwave-Assisted Activation of Nickel oxide filled Activated Carbon for Supercapacitor Application. 2012 Completed
31 Construction and Performance Tests of Dye-sensitized Solar Cell based on TiO2 and Mixture of Hibiscus sabdariffa and Butea monosperma. 2012 Completed
32 Development and characterization of PEO/MgO Nanocomposite Electrolytes for Solid state Rechargeable Batteries. 2012 Completed
33 Preparation and Characterization of PVA/TiO2 Nanocomposites 2011 Completed
34 Synthesis and Characterization of MoO3 Dispersed (KCl)1-x (NaCl)x Solid Electrolytes 2011 Completed
35 Fabrication and Characterization of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell 2011 Completed
36 Production and Characterization of Copper and Aluminium Conductors 2011 Completed
37 Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon for Supercapacitor Electrodes Through Chemical Activation Process 2011 Completed
38 Preparation and Characterization of MoO3 Dispersed (KCl)1-x (LiCl))x Composite Solid Electrolytes 2011 Completed
39 Preparation and Characterization of MoO3 Dispersed (KCl)1-x (LiCl))x Composite Solid Electrolytes. 2011 Completed
40 Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon for Supercapacitor Electrodes through Chemical Activation Process. 2011 Completed
41 Production and Characterization of Copper and Aluminium Conductors. 2011 Completed
42 Fabrication and Characterization of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell 2011 Completed
43 Synthesis and Characterization of MoO3 Dispersed (KCl)1-x (NaCl)x Solid Electrolytes. 2011 Completed
44 Preparation and Characterization of PVA/TiO2 Nanocomposites 2011 Completed
45 A Study of the Physical and Electrical Behaviour of HDPE/CaCO3 Nanocomposites 2010 Completed
46 A Study of Densification and Electrical Properties of PVA/ZrO2 Nanocomposites 2010 Completed
47 A Study of Densification and Electrical Properties of PVA/ZrO2 Nanocomposites. 2010 Completed
48 A Study of the Physical and Electrical Behaviour of HDPE/CaCO3 Nanocomposites. 2010 Completed
49 Preparation and Characterization of Graphite Doped Polyethylene-Terephthalate (GPET) composites 2008 Completed
50 Preparation and Characterization of Lanthanum Molybdanate Electrolytes 2008 Completed
51 Preparation and Characterization of Bismuth stabilized Ceria Electrolytes 2008 Completed
52 Preparation and Characterization of Bismuth stabilized Ceria Electrolytes. 2008 Ongoing
53 Preparation and Characterization of Lanthanum Molybdanate Electrolytes. 2008 Ongoing
54 Separation and Measurement of Magnetic Susceptibility of Zircon and its Contaminants 2007 Completed
55 Preparation and Electrical Characterization of Graphite Doped Polyester-resin Semiconducting Polymer 2007 Completed
56 Preparation and Electrical Characterization of Zirconia-Alumina Ceramic Composites 2007 Completed
57 Preparation and Electrical Characterization of Zirconia-Alumina Ceramic Composites. 2007 Completed
58 Preparation and Electrical Characterization of Graphite Doped Polyester-resin Semiconducting Polymer 2007 Completed
59 Separation and Measurement of Magnetic Susceptibility of Zircon and its Contaminants. 2007 Completed
60 Beneficiation and Trace Elements Determination of Kaolinite Clay Using Energy Dispersive XRF Technique 2006 Completed
61 A Survey of the Preparation Methodologies, Present and Future Applications of Stabilized Zirconia Electrolytes 2006 Completed
62 Effect of Sand on the Ceramic Properties of Fired Sand-Clay Bricks 2006 Completed
63 Effect of Sand on the Ceramic Properties of Fired Sand-Clay Bricks. 2006 Completed
64 A Survey of the Preparation Methodologies, Present and Future Applications of Stabilized Zirconia Electrolytes. 2006 Completed
65 Beneficiation and Trace Elements Determination of Kaolinite Clay Using Energy Dispersive XRF Technique. 2006 Completed


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

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