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Analytical Chemistry Ph.D. | Environmental & Materials Research Consultant | Adsorption & Water Treatment Expert

Profile Summary

I am Dr. Lawal Anako Opotu, a Ph.D. holder in Analytical Chemistry and Deputy Rector (Admin) at Kaduna Polytechnic, Nigeria. I bring 20+ years of research and teaching experience in: Wastewater treatment and adsorption technology Biodiesel and renewable energy research Process optimization using RSM, SPSS, Design Expert Material characterization and interpretation (FTIR, NMR, SEM, BET) Technical editing and manuscript preparation for publication in high-impact journals My work has been cited over 1020 times and I support researchers, companies, and institutions in solving environmental, chemical, and process-related challenges. I’m available for consulting, manuscript review, data analysis, and research proposal support.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Materials Science & Engineering
• ☆ Physical Chemistry
• ☆ Analytical Chemistry
• ☆ Biomaterials
• ☆ Flow Chemistry
• ☆ Earth & Atmospheric Science
• ☆ Geochemistry
• ☆ Concept Development
• ☆ Peer Review
• ☆ Research Methodology
• ☆ Survey Design & Methodology
• ☆ User Research
• ☆ Quantitative User Research
• ☆ Qualitative User Research
• ☆ Feasibility Studies
• ☆ Fact Checking
• ☆ Literature Search
• ☆ Gap Analysis
• ☆ Presentation Design
• ☆ Instructional Webinars
• ☆ Skills Training
• ☆ Technical & Scientific Writing
• ☆ Journal Selection
• ☆ Manuscript & Journal Article Writing
• ☆ Instructional Materials
• ☆ Experimental Protocols
• ☆ SOP & Protocol Writing
• ☆ White Papers
• ☆ Textbook Content Writing
• ☆ Science Communication
• ☆ Literature Review
• ☆ Traditional/Narrative Literature Review
• ☆ Systematic Literature Review
• ☆ Scientific Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Proofreading & Editing
• ☆ Speechwriting
• ☆ Course Content Writing
• ☆ Grant Writing

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI

Writing Technical Writing

Research User Research, Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Fact Checking, Gap Analysis

Consulting Go-to-Market Strategy Consulting, Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Statistical Analysis

Work Experience

Deputy Rector (Administration), Kaduna Polytechnic

Kaduna Polytechnic

September 2022 - Present

Education

PhD Analytical Chemistry (Department of Chemistry)

Ahmadu Bello University

2005 - 2009

Certifications

• Ph.D Analytical Chemistry

  Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

  January 2009 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Nurul Balqis Mohamed, Norzita Ngadi, Ahmad Ilyas Rushdan, Noor Yahida Yahya, Mohamed Hizam Mohamed Noor, Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa, Lawal Anako Opotu, Aznizam Abu Bakar, Ya Mohammad Nazir Shah Ismail, Noorhalieza Ali (2025). Optimizing Synthesis of Anionic Surfactant‐Modified Carbon Black for Enhanced Ammonium Adsorption . ChemNanoMat.

Nurul Saadiah Lani, Norzita Ngadi, Saharudin Haron, Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa, Lawal Anako Opotu (2024). The catalytic effect of calcium oxide and magnetite loading on magnetically supported calcium oxide-zeolite catalyst for biodiesel production from used cooking oil . Renewable Energy.

Nurul Saadiah Lani, Norzita Ngadi, Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa, Lawal Anako Opotu, Zaki Yamani Zakaria, Saharudin Haron(2023). A cleaner approach with magnetically assisted reactor setup over CaO-zeolite/Fe3O4 catalyst in biodiesel production: Evaluation of catalytic performance, reusability and life cycle assessment studies . Journal of Cleaner Production. 419. p. 138329. Elsevier {BV}

Opotu LAWAL(2022). Errors and inconsistencies in scientific reporting of aqueous phase adsorption of contaminants: A bibliometric study . Cleaner Materials. 5. p. 100100. Elsevier {BV}

Opotu LAWAL, Opotu LAWAL(2022). Influence of desilication route of ZSM-5 zeolite in mesoporous zeolite supported calcium oxide catalyst for biodiesel production . Microporous and Mesoporous Materials. 343. p. 112153. Elsevier {BV}

Opotu LAWAL(2022). Facile synthesis of polyethylenimine-modified sugarcane bagasse adsorbent for removal of anionic dye in aqueous solution . Scientific African. 16. p. e01135. Elsevier {BV}

Mohamed Hizam Mohamed Noor and Muhammad Faiz Zaim Mohd Azli and Norzita Ngadi and Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa and Lawal Anako Opotu and Mahadhir Mohamed(2022). Optimization of sonication-assisted synthesis of magnetic Moringa oleifera as an efficient coagulant for palm oil wastewater treatment . Environmental Technology & Innovation. 25. p. 102191. Elsevier {BV}

Mohamed Hizam Mohamed Noor and Wei Jien Lee and Muhamad Faiz Zaim Mohd Azli and Norzita Ngadi and Mahadhir Mohamed and Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa and Lawal Anako Opotu(2021). Microwave- vs Ultrasonic-synthesisof magnetic Moringa oleifera coagulant for the reduction of chemical oxygen demand in palm oil wastewater . Environmental Technology & Innovation. 24. p. 102069. Elsevier {BV}

Mohamed Hizam Mohamed Noor, Norzita Ngadi, Amira Nadzirah Suhaidi, Ibrahim Mohammed Inuwa, Lawal Anako Opotu(2021). Response Surface Optimization of Ultrasound‐Assisted Extraction of Sago Starch from Sago Pith Waste . Starch - Stärke. p. 2100012. Wiley

Mohamed Noor, M. H., Wong, S., Ngadi, N., Mohammed Inuwa, I., Opotu, L. A. (2021). Assessing the effectiveness of magnetic nanoparticles coagulation/flocculation in water treatment: a systematic literature review . International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

(2020). Synthesis and application of polyacrylamide grafted magnetic cellulose flocculant for palm oil wastewater treatment . Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.

Noor, Mohamed Hizam Mohamed, Ngadi, Norzita, Inuwa, Ibrahim Mohammed, Opotu, Lawal Anako, Nawawi, Mohd Ghazali Mohd (2020). Synthesis and application of polyacrylamide grafted magnetic cellulose flocculant for palm oil wastewater treatment . Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering.

(2019). Kinetics, thermodynamics, isotherm and regeneration analysis of chitosan modified pandan adsorbent . Journal of Cleaner Production.

Razmi, Fatin Amirah, Ngadi, Norzita, Wong, Syieluing, Inuwa, Ibrahim Mohammed, Opotu, Lawal Anako (2019). Kinetics, thermodynamics, isotherm and regeneration analysis of chitosan modified pandan adsorbent . Journal of Cleaner Production.

H. B. Sharif, M. D. Mukhtar, Y. Mustapha, Gabi Baba, A. O. Lawal(2015). Acute and Subchronic Toxicity Profile of Euphorbia pulcherrima Methanol Extract on Wistar Albino Rats . Advances in Pharmaceutics. 2015. p. 1--9. Hindawi Publishing Corporation

H. B. Sharif, M. D. Mukhtar, Y. Mustapha, A. O. Lawal(2015). Preliminary Investigation of Bioactive Compounds and Bioautographic Studies of Whole Plant Extract of Euphorbia pulcherrima on Escherichia coli , Staphylococcus aureus , Salmonella typhi , and Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Advances in Pharmaceutics. 2015. p. 1--14. Hindawi Publishing Corporation

A. A. Nurudeen,, A. O Lawal,, S. A Ajayi (2014). A survey of hygiene and sanitary practices of street food vendors in the Central State of Northern Nigeria . Journal of Public Health and Epidemiology.

Yusuf Y. Lams, P. O. Nkeonye, K. A. Bello, M. K. Yakubu, A. O. Lawal(2014). Synthesis of Disperse Dyes from Pyridone and Resorcinol Coupled to Diazotized 2-Amino-4-chloro-5-formylthiazole and Application to Polyester . Advances in Chemistry. 2014. p. 1--7. Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Yusuf Y. Lams, P. O. Nkeonye, K. A. Bello, M. K. Yakubu, A. O. Lawal (2014). Synthesis of Disperse Dyes from Pyridone and Resorcinol Coupled to Diazotized 2-Amino-4-chloro-5-formylthiazole and Application to Polyester . Advances in Chemistry.

Yusuf Y. Lams, P. O. Nkeonye, K. A. Bello, M. K. Yakubu, A. O. Lawal(2014). Synthesis of Malononitrile-Condensed Disperse Dyes and Application on Polyester and Nylon Fabrics . Journal of Textiles. 2014. p. 1--8. Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Yusuf Y. Lams, P. O. Nkeonye, K. A. Bello, M. K. Yakubu, A. O. Lawal (2014). Synthesis of Malononitrile-Condensed Disperse Dyes and Application on Polyester and Nylon Fabrics . Journal of Textiles.

O. Myina (2014). The Effect of Flow-Distance of Industrial Wastewaters on Correlation between Chemical and Biochemical Oxygen Demands . British Journal of Applied Science & Technology.

Ekanem, E.J., Lawal, A.O., Lori, J.A., Myina, O.M.(2011). Structural and adsorption characteristics of carbon adsorbent synthesized from polyfurfuryl alcohol with kaolinite template . Research Journal of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology. 3. (5). p. 440-446.

(2010). Assessment of levels of copper, cadmium and lead in secretion of mammary gland of cows grazed on open fields .

A.O Lawal, S.S Mohammed, D Damisa (2010). Assessment of levels of copper, cadmium and lead in secretion of mammary gland of cows grazed on open fields . Science World Journal.

(2010). Enterotoxicity of <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> isolated from beans pudding .

Ekanem, E.J., Lawal, A.O., Lori, J.A., Myina, O.M.(2010). Preliminary evaluation of Moringa Oleifera seed shells as precursor for activated carbon . Journal of Applied Sciences Research. 6. (12). p. 5856-5861.

Ekanem, E.J., Lawal, A.O., Lori, J.A.(2010). Production of biomass Carbon-Aluminosilicate hybrid sorbent via urea intercalation into deferrated kaolinite . Journal of Applied Sciences Research. 6. (11). p. 1662-1668.

Ekanem, E.J., Lawal, A.O., Lori, J.A.(2008). Active carbons from chemically mediated pyrolysis of agricultural wastes: Application in simultaneous removal of binary mixture of benzene and Toluene from water . International Journal of Environmental Research. 2. (4). p. 411-418.

Lori, J. A., Lawal, A. O., Ekanem, E. J. (2008). Active carbons from chemically mediated pyrolysis of agricultural wastes: Application in simultaneous removal of binary mixture of benzene and toluene from water . International Journal of Environmental Research.

(2008). Adsorption Characteristics of Active Carbons from Pyrolysis of Bagasse, Sorghum and Millet Straws in Ortho Phosphoric Acid .

A.O. Lawal, J.A. Lori, E.J. Ekanem (2008). Adsorption Characteristics of Active Carbons from Pyrolysis of Bagasse, Sorghum and Millet Straws in Ortho Phosphoric Acid . Journal of Environmental Science and Technology.

Ekanem, E.J., Lawal, A.O., Lori, J.A.(2007). Proximate and ultimate analyses of bagasse, sorghum and millet straws as precursors for active carbons . Journal of Applied Sciences. 7. (21). p. 3249-3255.