HADr. HELEN SHNADA AUTA
Rank: Associate Professor
Department: Microbiology
School: School of Life Sciences
Biography
Dr. Helen Shnada Auta is an Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria, with over 20 years of academic experience. She holds a PhD in Environmental Management and Technology from the University of Malaya, Malaysia. Her research covers food, industrial, and environmental microbiology, focusing on food safety, fermentation, microbial biotechnology, biodegradation, bioremediation, and microplastics pollution. Her work addresses microbial quality of foods, wastewater treatment, waste management, and sustainable environmental solutions. She has received national and international research grants and is a member of COST Action ICPLASTIC Working Group 4. She also serves as Monitoring and Evaluation Officer at the Africa Centre of Excellence for Mycotoxin and Food Safety, contributing to research, training, and innovation.
Academic Qualifications
Ph.D. Environmental Management and Technology
Universiti Malaya, Malaysia · 2018
M.Sc. Environmental Microbiology
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria · 2012
B.Sc. Microbiology
Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria · 2026
Professional Affiliations
Teaching
Undergraduate Courses
Postgraduate Courses
Supervision
Master's Degree
Eze, Chizoba Nnedimma
“Screening for potential of microbial assemblages in plastics from shorelines of rivers in Niger State to utilize plastics ”
Aboyeji, Oyeyemi David
“Effects of plant extract and green synthesized silvernano particles on the microbiological, nutritional qualities and safety of beef ”
Aboh, Patrick Ogbu
“Production and optimization of pectinase from microbial isolates using agro-industrial wastes ”
Muhammed, Rukayya Abdulmalik
“Laboratory guided production of bioflocculant by microorganisms isolated from clay pot ”
Ummulkhair Salamah Ilyasu
“Microbiological quality and proximate evaluation of locally fermented milk (nono) produced from selected locations in Minna, Niger State (Major supervisor)”
Lawal Nafisat
“Detection of resistant genes in gram negative bacteria isolated from stool samples of enteric fever patients attending general hospital Minna, Nigeria ”
Ismaila, Rahanat Idris
“Protein enrichment of cassava with yeast for cassava flour production ”
Angulu, Isaac Madugu
“Effects of plant-mediated zinc oxide on the food pathogens, microbiological and safety qualities of suya meat sold in Minna metropolis ”
Murtadha, Maryam Asake
“Microorganisms associated with microplastics isolated from beaches ”
Ismail, Hafsat
“Effects of plant-mediated zinc oxide nano particles on the microbiological, nutritional quality and safety of cheese ”
Adeleke, Adekunle Temitope
“Assessment of uptake and fungal remediation of radionuclide in sorghum plantation in Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory”
Paul, Esther Aishatu
“Microbial assessment of irrigation water, its soil and crop in selected areas in Suleja, Niger State, Nigeria. ”
Adamu, Aisha Kutigi
“Production of probiotic yogurt with anti-Helicobacter pylori activity: in-vitro and in-vivo evaluation ”
Doctor of Philosophy
Mbagwu Oyinyechi Faith
“Biodegradation of azo dye contaminated waste water by microbially synthesized silver nanoparticles ”
Adamu Binta Buba
“mprovement of gelation quality and optimization of exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacteria from tamarind for production of fermented soy milk ”
Shehu Adisa Muslimat
“Studies on mycotoxins, antibiotic residues and whole-genome sequencing of food-borne pathogens from meat products in North Central States, Nigeria.”
Calvin Ilunga Ciuma Kakasu
“Mycotoxins in peanuts sold in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Minna, Nigeria Markets ”
Idakwo, Queen Pheobe
“Evaluation of nutraceutical properties and processing of oster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) for the production of some nutritionally rich staple foods”
Aruwa Gabriel
“Investigation of microplastics in wild catsfish (Clarias gariepinus) of selected water bodies in Niger State, Nigeria ”
Bahago Esther Jacob
“Characterization of nutritional, techno-functional and microbiological properties of bioprocessed lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) flour”
Raji Rahmat Onyeneoyiza
“Biodegradation of palm oil mill effluent (POME) using microbial derived nanochitosan”
Mustapha, Adamu
“Assessment of bioremediation potential of bacteria associated with microplastics in fish ponds in parts of Niger State, Nigeria. ”
Adamu, Shaba
“Selection of deodorant and effective microorganisms for the production of upgraded organic fertilizer”
Aboyeji, David Oyeyemi
“Development of optimized microbial consortium immobilized biochar-cellulosic matrix for heavy metals and biocides remediation from wastewater used for irrigation.”