By Auwal Ahmed Ibrahim, Goronyo
Kaduna Polytechnic (Kadpoly) nearly 2000 academic staff are making significant contributions to research, striving to solve global challenges and improve the world. Their dedication is recognized worldwide, benefiting both nature and the progress of humanity.”
The AD Scientific Index offers a detailed look at researchers’ accomplishments. It analyzes their academic achievements, including their H-index, i10 index, and citation counts, to give a comprehensive picture of their productivity.
In 2025, Abubakar Aminu Usman from Kaduna Polytechnic holds the top researcher position. His work focuses on Environmental Management and Agriculture, and he boasts an impressive H-Index of 17.
Coming in second is Mohammed Aliyu, whose research centers on Engineering & Technology, specifically Energy Engineering. His areas of specialization include Solar Cells, Renewable Energy, and Materials fabrication and characterization. His H-Index metrics are: Total – 17, Last Year – 14, and a g-index of 0.824.
Previously ranked first and second, Dr. Lawal Anako Opotu now holds the third position. His research interests lie in Engineering & Technology and Environmental Science & Engineering, with a focus on Environmental Pollution, Wastewater Treatment, Adsorbent Production, Absorption Studies, and Biomass. His H-Index metrics for the last six years are: 16, 13, and a g-index of 0.813.