Prof. Ali Arazeem Abdullahi – Department Of Sociology

Prof. A. A. Abdullahi

Professor

Sociology

A seasoned Professor of Medical Sociology with extensive experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership. As Head of Department, I combined administrative excellence with strong student mentorship, assisting many students in overcoming personal challenges, including drug-related challenges. In collaboration with relevant individuals and organizations, ₦120 million, N34 million, N20 million have been won in competitive research grants; published three edited books across my fields, and contributed numerous peer-reviewed articles. My work consistently advanced knowledge, strengthened institutional capacity, and fostered impactful research on health-related issues, security, governance, and social development.

Qualifications

Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Al-Hikma University, Ilorin, Nigeria
Advanced Certificate Course in Social Standard - Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Markudi, Nigeria
Ph.D. Sociology - University of Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa.
M.Sc. Sociology - University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
B.Sc. (Hons.) Sociology - Bayero University, Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.

Teaching

Undergraduate

CSS 308: International Crimes
SOC 408: Sociology of Development
SOC 202: History of Social Thoughts
CSS 401: Criminological Theories
CSS 202: Crime and Delinquency
SOC 301: Research Methods in Sociology
CSS 305: Research Methods in Criminology and Security Studies
CSS 102: Introduction to Social Sciences
SOW 301: Research Methods in Social Work
SOC 205 Elements of Social Work
SOC 414: Comparative Health Care Delivery
SOC 413: Medical Sociology
SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology

Postgraduate

SOM404: Advanced Medical Sociology
SOM408: Sociology of Illness Behaviour

Publications & Links

Get in Touch

For enquiries or collaborations, please use the contact details below.

Email

abdullahi.aa@unilorin.edu.ng

Office Address

Room 09, Floor 0, Department of Sociology, Political Science