Suraiya Mohammed

Suraiya Mohammed

Dr

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4012-7252

Personal profile

Overview

Suraiya M. Mohammed is a dedicated researcher and public health professional with extensive occupational and environmental health expertise. Currently pursuing her PhD at the University of Manchester, her research focuses on enhancing safety and health protocols, particularly within occupational settings. With a background that spans epidemiology, veterinary medicine, and infection prevention, Suraiya brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to health management, public policy reform, and disease surveillance.

Thesis Title:

The Respiratory Protection Programs in Nigeria's Oil and Gas Industry: An Approach to Assess Knowledge, Awareness, Behaviour, and Compliance

Awards

First Prize for outstanding poster presentation at 2024 Doctoral Academy Graduate Society (DAGS) University of Manchester, July 2024.

2021 | 2020 Scholarship Award for Best Female Candidate, Northern Nigeria (Overseas Scholarships Department)
Distinction
 
2013 | 2013 Scholarship for the most promising young scientist. (Ministry of Education)
Distinction
 
2011 | Best Graduating Clinical Student (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine)
Distinction

Professional Memberships

British Occupational Hygiene Society, 2024-Date

International Occupational Hygiene Association (IOHA) 2024-Date

Association of Industrial Hygienists of Nigeria, 2022-Date

Nigeria Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA), 2011-Date

Veterinary Council of Nigeria (VCN), 2011-Date

Publications 

Musa, I.W1 ., Mansur, M.S1., Sa’idu, L2., Mohammed, B2 and Aliyu, H.B. Poultry Environment and farm Practices Influencing the Isolation rate of Multi-Drug Resistant Salmonella from water and Poultry feed in Zaria, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Biotechnology, Vol; 2 (01) pp: 013-016 Jan-Feb., 2014. https://www.jabonline.in//admin/php/uploads/25_pdf.pdf

Musa, I.W1 ., Mansur, M.S1., Sa’idu, L2., Mohammed, B2, Kaltungo, B.Y2., Lawan, M.K3 ., Talba, A.M2. Isolation and antibiogram of Salmonella species from water and poultry feed in selected commercial farms in Zaria, Nigeria. Time Journals of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences Vol. 2(2) 75-80 February 2014. www.timejournals.org/tjavs

 

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Public Health

27 Aug 2014 → 12 Aug 2016

Bachelors in Veterinary Medicine & Surgery, Poultry Environment and farm Practices Influencing the Isolation rate of Multi-Drug Resistant Salmonella from water and Poultry feed in Zaria, Nigeria, Ahmadu Bello University

27 Jan 2004 → 13 Jan 2011

Doctor of Philosophy, The Respiratory Protection Programs in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry: An Approach to Assess Knowledge, Awareness, Behaviour, and Compliance., The University of Manchester

30 Sept 2020 → …

External positions

Technical Officer, Office of the Executive Director, National Primary Health Care Development Agency

24 Dec 2020 → …

Areas of expertise

  • RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
  • epidemiology
  • occupational health
  • Occupational safety