Gombe State Polytechnic, Gombe, Nigeria.
Deborah Ishaku is a dedicated academic and researcher with a passion for climate change and human habitat issues. Her career objective is to positively impact people's lives through education, addressing challenges for sustainable growth and development in Nigeria and beyond. She is a disciplined, innovative, and result-oriented professional with strong teamwork and presentation skills.
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Education 🎓
Deborah Ishaku is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Climate Change and Human Habitat through the West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use (WASCAL). She holds a Master of Technology in Environmental Management (2019) from the Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria. She earned her B.Sc. in Geography, Second Class Upper Division (2014) from Gombe State University, Nigeria. In 2021, she completed a Certificate in French Language Training from the University of Lome, Togo, which enhances her language skills and global communication. Additionally, Deborah holds a Senior Secondary School Certificate (2008) and a First School Leaving Certificate (2002), providing a solid academic foundation for her career.
Experience 🧑🏫
Deborah is currently the Dean of the School of General Studies and a Lecturer II at Gombe State Polytechnic since 2024. She has previously worked as a Lecturer III and Assistant Lecturer at the same institution, with experience spanning from 2017 to 2023. Her early career includes serving as a Geography Tutor during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at Sule Lamido University in Jigawa State. She also contributed to extra-moral classes and community service projects.
Research Interests 🔬
Climate Change & Environmental Trends
Deborah investigates rainfall and temperature trends in Nigeria, aiming to understand how climate change is affecting the region's weather patterns and its implications for the environment.
Urbanization & Climate Change
She is particularly interested in the intersection of urbanization and climate change, exploring how rapid urban growth impacts the environment and contributes to climate change, especially in urban areas of Nigeria.
Sustainable Development of Natural Resources
Deborah's research also focuses on the sustainable development of natural resources, with a particular emphasis on water resources and tourism. She examines how these resources can be managed effectively to support both the environment and local communities.
Publication 📚
Analysis of the Observed Trends in Rainfall and Temperature Patterns in North-Eastern Nigeria, Published: December 11, 2024, Journal: Climate, Contributors: Deborah Ishaku, Emmanuel Tanko Umaru, Abel Aderemi Adebayo, Ralf Löwner, Appollonia Aimiosino Okhimamhe. Link