Skyline University Nigeria

Faculty Members Details​

Dr. Solomon Nehemiah

Associate Professor – Geology solomon.yusuf@sun.edu.ng

Dr. Solomon Nehemiah

Solomon Nehemiah Yusuf holds a B.Sc. in Geology from the University of Maiduguri, and obtained both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Applied Geophysics from the Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Adamawa State. He is an associate professor of Applied Geophysics, and is also a registered member of NMGS, NAH and COMEG. Solomon has many Scopus-indexed publications and has also presented papers at local and international conferences.

Dr. Solomon Nehemiah Yusuf has been lecturing at the University for over 17 years.  He is currently on sabbatical leave with Skyline University Nigeria from the University of Jos, Nigeria

Dr. Solomon Nehemiah Yusuf's research interests include climate change, the environment and the exploration of natural resources using geophysical principles

Lar, U. A., Bata, T., Dibal, H., Yusuf, S. N., Lekmang, I., Goyit, M., & Yenne, E. (2023). Potential petroleum prospects in the middle Benue trough, central Nigeria: Inferences from integrated applications of geological, geophysical and geochemical studies. Scientific African19, e01436.

Yusuf, S. N., Wamtas, I. G., Imagbe, L. O., & Yohanna, O. M. (2022). Science Forum (Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences). In Science Forum (Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences) (Vol. 22, pp. 541-549).

Yusuf, S. N., Faruk, M. U., Imagbe, L. O., Yohanna, O. M., Yusuf, I., Onoshagbegbe, A., & Jacob, T. T. (2022). Integrated geophysical investigation for Lead and Zinc mineralization in Wase, middle Benue Trough, Nigeria. Heliyon8(12), e12541.

Yusuf, S. N., Imagbe, L. O., Yohanna, O. M., Ibrahim Y., and Kuku, A. Y. (2022).  Imaging magmatic intrusions using derivatives of high-resolution aeromagnetic data over the Nigerian sector of the Chad Basin. Scientific African. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01211.

Yusuf, S. N., Drenkat, H. C., Azi, C. M. (2022). Groundwater exploration using vertical electrical sounding and 2D electrical resistivity tomography in shale formation: A case study of Sabongida, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria. Warta Geologi. Vol. 48, No. 1, April 2022, pp. 10 – 22.

Yusuf, S.N., Ishaku, J.M., and Wakili, W.M. (2021). Estimation of Dar-Zarrouk parameters and delineation of groundwater potential zones in Karlahi, part of Adamawa Massif, Northeastern Nigeria. Warta Geologi. Vol. 47, No. 2, pp. 103 – 112.

Yusuf, S.N., Ishaku, J.M. and Wakili, W.M. (2021). Integrated Geophysical Techniques for Groundwater Exploration in Karlahi, Northeastern, Nigeria. Journal of Mining and Geology. Vol. 57(1) 2021. pp. 15 – 26.

Yusuf, S.N., Kasidi, S., Kuku, A.Y., Ibrahim, Y. and Peter, G.M. (2019). Interpretation of High-Resolution Aeromagnetic Data over Potiskum and Environs, Northeastern, Nigeria. Journal of Mining and Geology.Vol. 55(2) 2019. pp. 139 – 146.

Yusuf, S. N., Kuku, A. Y, Ibrahim, Y. and Kasidi, S. (2019). Tectono-Metamorphic Deformation and Structures of Mubi-Hong Area, NE, Nigeria.  Nigerian Journal of Technology Development. Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 199 – 210.

Kasidi, S., Alkali, S.C. and Yusuf, S.N. (2016). Source Parameter Imaging (SPI) Interpretation of Aeromagnetic Data over the Younger Granite Rocks around Amper and Environs, North

Central Nigeria. Adamawa State University Journal of Scientific Research. Vol. 04(2), pp. 154 – 165.

Goni, I.B., Yusuf, S.N., Musami, S.B.  and Zarma, A.A. (2016). Determination of Thickness of Sedimentary Cover in the Nigerian Sector of the Chad Basin Using High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data. Petroleum Technology Development Journal. Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 31 – 43.

Goni, I.B. Nur, A. Mbusube, A.M., Yusuf, S.N., and Sheriff, B.M. (2016). Estimating Sedimentary Thickness of the Bornu Basin Using Spectral Analyses of High Resolution Aeromagnetic Data. Journal of Mining and Geology. Vol. pp. 83 – 92.

Mijinyawa, M.U., Aji, M.M., Yusuf, S.N. and Goni, I.B. (2013). Hydrogeochemical and Geophysical Investigations for Locating Optimum Drilling Point(s) for Daura Town, Northeast Nigeria. Journal of Water Resources. Vol.  23, pp.  20 – 34.

Alkali, S.C., Ishaku, Yusuf, S.N. and Aisha, S. (2013). Application of Environmental Techniques on Surface Water and Groundwater Systems in Maiduguri Metropolitan Area, Northeast Nigeria. Peak Journal of Physical and Environmental Science Research, Vol. 1 No. 6, pp. 87 – 94.

Nkereuwem, O.T., Yusuf, S.N.  and Mijinyawa, M.U. (2012). An Integration of Self Potential, Electromagnetic and Resistivity Profiling Methods in the Search for Sulfide Deposits in Gwoza, Borno State, Nigeria. International Journal of Geosciences, Vol. 3, pp. 365 – 372.

Nur, A., Ishaku, J.M. and Yusuf, S.N. (2012). Groundwater Flow Patterns and Hydrochemical Facies Distribution using Geographical Information System (GIS) in Damaturu, Northeast Nigeria. International Journal of Geosciences, Vol. 3, pp. 1096 – 1106.

Yusuf, S.N. and Alkali, S.C. (2012) Application of Secondary Resistivity Parameters to Determine Potential Aquifer Horizons; Case study of Basement Rocks of Husara, NE, Nigeria Journal of Water Resources and Protection. Vol. 4, pp. 12 – 15.

Yusuf, S.N., Joseph, M.V., Alkali, S.C. and Kuku, A.Y. (2011). Determination of Porous Zones using VES DATA from Basement Rocks of Husara, Askira Uba NE, Nigeria. Ozean Journal of Applied Sciences. Vol. 4 No. 2, pp. 183 – 189.

Nkereuwem, O.T. Mijinyawa, M.U. and Yusuf, S.N. (2011) A Geophysical Approach to Groundwater Detection in a Basement Terrain. A case study of Chibok, Borno State, Nigeria Journal of Environmental Hydrology. Vol. 19 No. 12, pp. 1 – 9.

lkali, S.C., Gadzama, E.M. and Yusuf, S.N. (2011) Study of Borehole Data from Eastern part of Mandara Hill area of NE, Nigeria. Archives of Applied Science Research. Vol. 3 No. 2, pp. 34 – 44.

Nkereuwem, O.T., Yusuf, S.N. and Mijinyawa, M.U. (2011). Delineation of Fresh Brackish Water and Brackish Saline Water Interface using VES in Shani LGA, Borno State, Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Hydrology. Vol. 19, pp. 1 – 9.

Alkali, S.C. and Yusuf, S.N. (2011). Groundwater Potential on the Jos-Bukuru Plateau, North-Central Nigeria, using Lineaments from Gravity Measurements. Journal of Water Resources and Protection. Vol. 3, pp. 628 – 633.

Alkali, S.C. and Yusuf, S.N. (2010). Gravity Study over Jos-Bukuru Younger Granite complex, Northcentral Nigeria. Archives of Physics Research, Vol. 1 No. 4, pp. 178 – 191.

Nkereuwem, O.T. Yusuf, S.N., Mijinyawa, M.U. and Joseph, M.V. (2010). Implications of Hydrothermal Activity and Hot Fluid Circulation in Pulka, Borno State, Nigeria. International Journal of Engineering Science, Vol. 2 No. 5, pp. 66 – 70.

Nkereuwem, O.T., Mijinyawa, M.U. and Yusuf, S.N. (2010). Faults and Prominent Lineaments Migratory Routes of Water from Lake Chad to the Benue Trough. Continental Journal of Earth Sciences, Vol. 5, pp. 1 – 7.

Simon, K. and Yusuf, S.N. (2010). The Role of Magnetic Studies in Exploration of Oil and Gas. African Journal of Science and Technology Research, Vol. 9, pp. 37 – 41.

Joseph, M.V. Adamu, S. and Yusuf, S.N. (2010). Major Element Geochemistry of Basement Rocks from Vimtim and Gombe Hills, NE, Nigeria. International Journal of sustainable development. Vol. 3 No. 9, pp. 152 – 158.

Kasidi, S., Ndatuwong, L.G., Joseph, M.V. and Yusuf, S.N. (2010). Geometrical Orientations of Sandy Aquifers of Chad Formation in Baga Area, Borno State, NE, Nigeria. African Journal of Physical Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 92 – 96.

Adamu, S., Joseph, M.V., Yusuf, S.N. and Sidi, M.W. (2010). Hydrochemical Assessment of Surface and Groundwater in some Selected Communities of Borno and Yobe States, NE, Nigeria. International Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, Vol. 3 No. 5, pp. 23 – 29.

Gravity, Magnetic and Geochemical sampling data collection for Hydrocarbon exploration in the Chad Basin (Phases 1 and 2), University of Maiduguri and NNPC project.