Dr. Zainab Abdullahi Ibrahim

Dr. Zainab Abdullahi Ibrahim

Lecturer II
Zoology
University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Dr. Ibrahim Zainab Abdullahi is a Lecturer in the Department of Zoology at the University of Ilorin, and holds her B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Zoology from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Her academic and research pursuits are grounded in fisheries science, ichthyo-helminthology, and ecotoxicology, with a specific focus on understanding the biochemical and physiological responses of fish to environmental contaminants in aquatic ecosystems. Her work contributes to the growing body of knowledge on aquatic health and the ecological implications of pollution in freshwater habitats. Dr. Ibrahim has been actively involved in teaching undergraduate courses including Animal Histology, Chordate and Invertebrate Zoology, Zoological Techniques, and Fisheries and Aquaculture. She brings a practical and research-driven approach to her classroom, helping students bridge theory with real-world applications. She is also a member of the Zoological Society of Nigeria and remains committed to advancing zoological research and education through collaborative projects and academic mentoring.

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. Zoology (A. B. U.)
  • M.Sc. Zoology (A. B. U.)
  • B.Sc. Zoology (A. B. U.)
  • PGDE (Unilorin)

Professional Affiliations

  • Zoological Society of Nigeria (ZSN)
  • Forum of Nigerian Toxicologist (FONTOX)

Teaching & Research Areas

Fisheries and Aquatic Toxicology

Undergraduate Teaching

  • Introduction to fisheries and aquaculture
  • Free living non arthropod invertebrates
  • Animal histology
  • Basic invertebrate zoology
  • General biology practicals I
  • Animal diversity
  • Basic chordate zoology
  • Basic zoological technique
  • Industrial field experience
  • Undergraduate Seminar
  • Project

Get in Touch

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Office Address
Room 3G14, Ground Floor, Block 3, Main Academic Building, University of Ilorin