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Dr. Abdul K. Mohammed serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at North Carolina Central University's College of Science and Technology, having previously held leadership roles as Dean of the same college and Chair of Chemistry at Winston Salem State University.
His academic foundation includes:
- B.Sc. in Chemistry from University of Benin, Nigeria (1983)
- Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Louisiana State University (1992)
- Postdoctoral Research at Florida State University (1992-1993)
His research integrates Environmental Chemistry through semiconductor-assisted photodegradation of water pollutants, Bioinorganic Chemistry via transition-metal complexes as antineoplastic agents, and Photochemistry of metal complexes. He pioneers Chemical Education innovations with student-centered pedagogies at HBCUs.
Publication analysis reveals a consistent trajectory from foundational photochemistry (1990s) to applied environmental remediation (2005-2014), culminating in recent nanomaterial-focused wastewater solutions (2019-2021). Over 60% of his work addresses environmental applications, particularly photocatalytic pollutant degradation using TiO2/ZnO systems.
His scholarly recognition includes:
- Fulbright Scholar award for research at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman (2003-2004)
- Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship for collaborations in Nigeria (2017, 2019)
As principal investigator for the NCCU-UNC Master's to Ph.D. Chemistry Bridge Program, he develops pathways for underrepresented students. His mentorship is evidenced by 12+ student co-authored publications since 2009, particularly in chemical education and environmental analysis projects.
His research team collaborates internationally on wastewater treatment technologies and maintains active partnerships with UNC Chapel Hill through the Chemistry Bridge Program, focusing on nanomaterial synthesis and environmental applications.
