Faculty of Science
Prof. Gideon Adamu Shallangwa Dean,
Faculty of Science
Professor Gideon Adamu Shallangwa is a distinguished Nigerian academic and researcher specializing in Physical Chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, where he began his academic career in 1999 and rose to the rank of Professor in 2021. His research interests include computational chemistry, molecular modelling, reaction kinetics, drug discovery, herbicide and pesticide modelling, and metal-organic framework synthesis and applications.
Professor Shallangwa has published extensively in reputable peer-reviewed journals and has supervised numerous Master's and Ph.D. students. His scholarly contributions are recognized through profiles on leading academic platforms, including Google Scholar, Scopus, ORCID, Web of Science, and ResearchGate. He has taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses at several Nigerian universities, including ABU Zaria, Kaduna State University, Sule Lamido University, and Federal University Lokoja.
He currently serves as Professor of Chemistry and the Pioneer Dean of the Faculty of Science at the Federal University of Agriculture, Mubi (FUAMB), where he provides academic leadership and supports institutional development. Professor Shallangwa is also an active member of the Chemical Society of Nigeria and the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria, and has participated in numerous national and international conferences, as well as NUC accreditation and academic resource verification exercises.
Faculty of Science
B.Sc. Food Science & Technology
Focus: Food processing, preservation, and quality control.
Career Paths: Food Technologist, Quality Assurance Manager, Product Developer.
Career Paths: Food Technologist, Quality Assurance Manager, Product Developer.
B.Sc. Biology
Focus: General biology with applications in agriculture/biotech.
Career Paths: Biotechnologist, Environmental Biologist, Educator.
Career Paths: Biotechnologist, Environmental Biologist, Educator.
B.Sc. Chemistry
Focus: Chemical processes in agriculture/industry.
Career Paths: Industrial Chemist, Lab Analyst, Researcher.
Career Paths: Industrial Chemist, Lab Analyst, Researcher.
B.Sc. Physics
Focus: Applied physics in agricultural tech (e.g., irrigation systems).
Career Paths: Agricultural Engineer, Renewable Energy Specialist.
Career Paths: Agricultural Engineer, Renewable Energy Specialist.
B.Sc. Mathematics & Statistics
Focus: Data analysis, modeling for agricultural research.
Career Paths: Data Analyst, Statistician, Agri-Finance Expert.
Career Paths: Data Analyst, Statistician, Agri-Finance Expert.
B.Sc. Geography
Focus: Geography in agriculture looks at how physical and human features of the Earth affect farming activities.
Career Paths: Agricultural Extension Officer, GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist.
Career Paths: Agricultural Extension Officer, GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist.
B.Sc. Computer Science
Focus: Agri-tech, software development, and AI for farming.
Career Paths: Agri-Tech Developer, IT Consultant, Data Scientist.
Career Paths: Agri-Tech Developer, IT Consultant, Data Scientist.
