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Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto

The most peaceful university in Nigeria








Dr. A. Y. Fardami



Area of specialization:Environmental Microbiology
Email:aminu.yusuf@udusok.edu.ng
Phone:08033220699

List of Selected Publications

1. Rabah, A.B., Dabai, A.I., Agbo, O.D. and Fardami, A.Y. (2014). Bacteriological and Nutritional Assessment of ‘Kunun-Aya’ (Tiger Nuts: Cyperrusescalentus Var. Sativa) Drinks in Sokoto, Nigeria. Biological and Environmental Science Journal for the Tropic, 11(4): 440-444. ISSN 0794-9057.
2. Aliyu, R.M., Abubakar, M.K., Kasarawa, A.B., Dabai, Y.U., Lawal ,N., Bello, M.B., Fardami, A.Y.( 2015). Efficacy and phytochemical analysis of latex of Calotropisprocera against selected dermatophytes. Journal of Intercultural Ethnopharmacology, 4(4): 314-317. DOI: 10.5455/jice.20151012012909.
3. Aliyu, R.M., Abubakar, M.B., Yakubu, Y., Kasarawa, A.B., Lawal, N., Bello, M.B. and Fardami, A.Y. (2016). Prevalence of Potential Toxigenic Aspergillus species Isolated from Poultry Feeds in Sokoto Metropolis. Sokoto Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 14(1): 39-44. P-ISSN 1595-093X/E-ISSN 2315-6201. http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sokjvs.v14i1.7.
4. Yusif, S.A., Muhammad, I., Hayatu, N.G., Haliru, M., Mohammed, M.A., Hussain, A.M. and Fardami, A.Y. (2016). Effects of Biochar and Rhizobium Inoculation on Selected Soil Chemical Properties, Shoot Nitrogen and Phosphorus of Groundnut Plants. Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology, 8(2): 1-6; Article no.JABB.27300 ISSN: 2394-1081. DOI: 10.9734/JABB/2016/27300.
5. Chilaka C.G., Manga, S.B. , Yakubu, S.E. , Ukatu, V. E. , Fardami, A. and Rupashree, S. (2016). Human Cytomegalovirus IgM antibodies seropositivity among pregnant women in ante-natal clinics in Birnin-Kebbi, Kebbi state, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences, 6(3):1509-1513.
6. Farouq A.A, Musa A.R, Baki A.S, Bello A, Nata’ala M.K, Ibrahim U.B. and Fardami A.Y. (2018). Optimization Study on the Microbial Hydrolysis and Fermentation of Citrulluslanatus(L) (Watermelon) Fruit Peels in Bioethanol Production. Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences, (SAJB) 6(12): 773-780.
7. A. Y. Fardami, B. Mamuda and I. A. Kangiwa (2019). Bacteriological Analysis of Drinking Water in Zamfara North Senatorial District, Nigeria. Microbiology Research Journal International, 27(5): 1-10. Article no.MRJI.48813 ISSN: 2456-7043 DOI: 10.9734/MRJI/2019/v27i530110.
8. M. K. Nata’ala , A. Y. Fardami , M. H. Dalhat , K. Sirajo, I. Bashiru , M. H. Usman and I. Mas’ud, (2019). Phytochemical Screening and Antimicrobial Analysis of Vernonia amygdalina and Psidium guajava Stems on Bacteria Associated with Dental Caries. South Asian Journal of Research in Microbiology, 3(4): 1-8, 2019; Article no.SAJRM.49054.
9. Z.G. Muhammad, U.B. Ibrahim, U.J.J. Ijah, A.Y. Fardami, M.K. Nataala, A.M. Jodi and M. Tanko, (2019). Assessment of Microbial Aerosols in Students Hall of Residence. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) 4(7):45 ISSN 2454-6194 www.rsisinternational.org
10. Abubakar, U., Ibrahim, U.B., Fardami, A.Y., Kawo, A.H., and Dankaka S.M (2020). Biosurfactant Production Potential of Bacillus Obtained From Dye Effluent. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 14(2):71-76. DOI: 10.5897/AJMR2019.9174 Hosted by Academic Journal, Online Journal Received: 21 July 2019 Accepted: 24 October 2019 and Published: February, 2020.
11. Lawal, I., Yusuf, I., Fardami, A.Y., Bashir, A. and Musa, A. (2021). Nitrogen Fixing Bacteria and Their Application for Heavy Metal Removal: A Mini Review. Journal of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology. 9(2): 43-47. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54987/jobimb.v9i2.617
12. Fardami A.Y., Kawo A.H., Yahaya S., Ahmad S.A. and Ibrahim U. B (2022). Stability and Optimization of Biosurfactant Production by Enterobacter cloacae AYF1. Arid Zone Journal of Basic and Applied Research. 1(1), 2022: 157-167, ISSN: 2811-2881.
13. M. L. Riskuwa-Shehu, H. Y. Ismail, A. Y. Fardami, U. B. Ibrahim (2022). Pennisetum purpureum Improved Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Removal in Weathered-Petroleum Contaminated Soil. European Journal of Biology and Biotechnology. 3(3):07-13. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejbio.2022.3.3.285.
14. A. A. Farouq, H. Y. Ismail, A. B. Rabah, A. B. Muhammad, U. B. Ibrahim and A. Y. Fardami (2022). Cowpea induced physicochemical and biological rhizosphere changes in hydrocarbon contaminated soil. Plant Soil. https:// doi.org/ 10. 1007/ s11104- 022- 05460-y
15. A.Y. Fardami, A. H. Kawo, S. Yahaya, I. Lawal, A. S. Abubakar and K. A. Maiyadi (2022). A Review On Biosurfactant Properties, Production And Producing Microorganisms. Journal of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, 10 (1): 5-12. https://doi.org/10.54987/jobimb.v10i1.656
16. A.Y. Fardami, A. H. Kawo, S. Yahaya, M. L. Riskuwa-Shehu, I. Lawal, H.Y. Ismail (2022). Isolation and Screening of Biosurfactant-producing Bacteria from Hydrocarbon-contaminated Soil in Kano Metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, 10 (1): 52-57. https://doi.org/10.54987/jobimb.v10i1.664
17. Maiyadi, K.A.1, Kawo, A.H., Lawal, I, and Fardami, A.Y. (2022). Studies on the Bioremediation Potential of Bacteria Isolated from Diesel-contaminated Soils in Kano. Nigeria. Journal of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology, 10 (1): 58-62.
18. Ibrahim Lawal, Aminu Yusuf Fardami, Fatima Isma’il Ahmad, Abdullahi Sani Abubakar, Muhammad Abdullahi Sa’id, Musa Marwana and Kamilu Adamu Maiyadi (2022). A Review on Nematophagus Fungi: A Potential Nematicides Used in Biocontrol of Nematodes. Journal of Environmental Bioremediation and Toxicology, 5(1): 26-31. https://doi.org/10.54987/jebat.v5i1.677
19. Ismail, H. Y., Grema, M. N., Isa, M. A., Allamin, I. A., Bukar, U. A., Adamu, A. and Fardami, A. Y. (2022). Petroleum Hydrocarbon Contamination: Its Effects and Treatment Approaches – A Mini Review. Arid Zone Journal of Basic and Applied Research 1(6), 2022: 81-93, ISSN: 2811-2881 doi.org/10.55639/607.3435
20. Usman Ali Bukar, Daniel Felix, Ummu Habibah Abdulkareem, Haruna Yahaya Ismail, Aminu Yusuf Fardami, Umar Alhaji Umar and Muhammad Sunusi Zainab (2023). Prevalence of Geohelminths Contamination of Selected Fruits and Vegetables in Maiduguri Metropolis Borno State. Umyu Scientifica (ACCEPTED).
21. Ibrahim Lawal, Aminu Yusuf Fardami, Suleiman Bello, Aisha Habibu and Muhammad Sunusi Zainab (2023). Toward Exploiting the Potentials of Biosurfactants as Anti-inflammatory and Anti-viral Agents Against Covid-19: A Short Review. Umyu Scientifica (ACCEPTED).