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Email : solomonm@unijos.edu.ng
Phone : +234 8033935650
Prof Solomon Danladi Mariam
Dean: Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences

Area of specialization: Nutritional biochemistry and functional foods



Mariam Danladi Solomon is a Professor of Nutritional Biochemistry at the University of Jos,Nigeria where she has worked for the 30 years,teaching and supervising research projects and dissertations at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She is also providing teaching and research mentorship to Junior faculties,and community and voluntary services. Has extensive administrative experiences as Head of department,Dean of Faculty,Director SIWES,member of University Governing Councils,member of University Senate,Standing and ad- hoc university committees. Mariam Solomon has researched and published over 40 articles in reputable peer reviewed journals in the areas of complementary and functional foods, evaluation of nutrient potentials of edible I sects and caterpillars.A recipient of several research grants,awards and scholarships. Current research areas include functional foods and nutrigenomic, exploring the potentials of edible insects and caterpillars to mitigate food security.

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Within the University system: Member of search Team for the appointment of Vice Chancellor,Member of interview panel for appointment of Principal Officers of Edwin Clark University,member of AP & PC.University of Jos, served as member of committee for gender policy implementation, Secretary of ICT main committee of Jos- Carnegie Partnership, committee for the the establishment of central laboratory. Outside the university system: State Supervisor for data collection and analysis of Per Capita consumption of Vitamin A fortified sugar and vegetable oils in Nigería undertaken by UNICEF/UI, National Vitamin A supplementation evaluation undertaken by MI and HKI, Zonal Independent Monitor for Vitamin A suppliementation during IPDS,State Supervisor for joint ITF - Unijos evaluation of impact of SIWES on technical skills development in Nigeria,Member of TETFund Technical Advisory Committee on the Impact of activiies of TETFund from 1999- 2018, NSN Committee for the a position paper on securing the future of Nigerian Adolescents thought nutrition,member,Women committee PCRC, INEC Collation officer for Presidential,National Assembly and gubernatorial election of 2023 in Nigeria.