Programs Offered
B.Eng. Water Resources & Environmental Engineering (5-year program)
M.Eng. Water Resources Engineering
PhD in Environmental Engineering
Establishment
Established in 2017
Accredited by COREN and NUC
Over 5 years of academic excellence
Student Population
380+ Undergraduate Students
40+ Postgraduate Students
12:1 Student to Faculty Ratio
About Our Department
Established in 2017, we are committed to developing sustainable solutions for water management and environmental protection in Northern Nigeria and beyond.
The Water Resources & Environmental Engineering Department at ADUSTECH provides comprehensive training in hydrology, water quality, wastewater treatment, and environmental impact assessment. Our graduates are equipped to address critical challenges in water security and environmental sustainability.
Hydrology & Water Resources
Studying water cycle, watershed management, and sustainable water resource planning.
Environmental Engineering
Designing systems for pollution control, waste management, and environmental protection.
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Developing technologies for clean water production and wastewater purification.
Climate Resilience
Engineering solutions for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction.
Professional Affiliations
Connecting our students to national and global water and environmental engineering standards
COREN
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria
Regulatory Body
NIWE
Nigerian Institution of Water Engineers
Professional Body
NSE
The Nigerian Society of Engineers
Parent Body
IAHR
International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research
InternationalAcademic Programs
5-Year Bachelor of Engineering Program - Course Structure
Introduction to Water Resources
Fundamentals of water resources, hydrological cycle, and water management principles.
Elementary Mathematics I
Algebra, trigonometry, and basic calculus concepts for engineering applications.
General Physics I
Mechanics, properties of matter, and fluid mechanics fundamentals.
General Chemistry I
Atomic structure, chemical bonding, and water chemistry principles.
Fluid Mechanics
Fluid properties, statics, dynamics, and flow measurement for water engineering.
Engineering Hydrology
Precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff, and hydrological measurements.
Environmental Chemistry
Chemical processes in water and wastewater, water quality parameters.
Engineering Mathematics III
Differential equations and advanced calculus for engineers.
Water Supply Engineering
Water demand estimation, distribution systems, and treatment processes.
Wastewater Engineering
Sewerage systems, wastewater treatment technologies, and sludge management.
Hydraulics
Open channel flow, pipe flow, hydraulic structures, and pump systems.
Environmental Impact Assessment
Methods for assessing environmental impacts of engineering projects.
Water Resources Planning
Integrated water resources management, planning, and policy frameworks.
Solid Waste Management
Collection, treatment, disposal, and recycling of solid wastes.
Irrigation & Drainage Engineering
Design of irrigation systems, drainage networks, and water conservation.
Water Quality Modeling
Mathematical modeling of water quality in rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
Project Management
Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management for water projects.
Professional Practice
Engineering ethics, professional responsibility, and legal aspects in water engineering.
Final Year Project
Independent research project with design and implementation in water/environmental engineering.
Industrial Training
Six-month industrial attachment in water utilities, environmental agencies, or consulting firms.
Department Executives
Student Leadership for 2024/2025 Academic Session
AMINA ALIYU
Department President
400 Level Water Resources Engineering
Phone: 0812 345 6881
YUSUF IBRAHIM
Vice President
400 Level Water Resources Engineering
Phone: 0812 345 6882
FATIMA SULEIMAN
General Secretary
300 Level Water Resources Engineering
Phone: 0812 345 6883
MOHAMMED HASSAN
Treasurer
300 Level Water Resources Engineering
Phone: 0812 345 6884
Level Coordinators
Student Representatives for Each Academic Level
ZAINAB ABUBAKAR
First Year Representative
Phone: 0812 345 6891
DAVID OKAFOR
Second Year Representative
Phone: 0812 345 6892
HALIMA YAKUBU
Third Year Representative
Phone: 0812 345 6893
CHINEDU NWANKWO
Fourth Year Representative
Phone: 0812 345 6894
BILKISU MUSA
Final Year Representative
Phone: 0812 345 6895
Our Faculty Members
Experienced academics and industry professionals in water and environmental engineering
Prof. Ahmed Musa
Head of Department
PhD in Water Resources Engineering (University of California)
M.Sc. Environmental Engineering
Dr. Amina Sani
Associate Professor
PhD in Environmental Engineering (Imperial College)
M.Eng. Water Quality
Dr. Ibrahim Abdullahi
Senior Lecturer
PhD in Hydraulic Engineering (Delft University)
M.Sc. Irrigation Engineering
Dr. Fatima Aliyu
Lecturer I
PhD in Environmental Science (University of Oxford)
M.Eng. Waste Management
Notable Alumni
Our graduates making impacts in water and environmental sectors
ENG. MUSA ABDULLAHI
Class of 2011
Director of Water Resources
Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Abuja
ENG. AMINA MOHAMMED
Class of 2013
Senior Environmental Consultant
UN Environment Programme, Nairobi
DR. CHINEDU OKAFOR
Class of 2009
Research Scientist
International Water Management Institute, Ghana
ENG. ZAINAB YUSUF
Class of 2016
Water Treatment Plant Manager
Lagos Water Corporation, Nigeria
Laboratories & Facilities
State-of-the-art facilities for practical learning in water and environmental engineering
Water Quality Laboratory
Spectrophotometers, pH meters, Turbidimeters, BOD/COD analyzers
Equipped for testing physical, chemical, and biological parameters of water quality.
Hydraulics Laboratory
Flow channels, Weirs, Pumps, Pipe networks, Flow measurement devices
Modern equipment for studying fluid flow, hydraulic structures, and pump systems.
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
Air quality monitors, Noise meters, Soil testing equipment, GC-MS
Comprehensive facility for environmental monitoring and pollution assessment.
GIS & Remote Sensing Laboratory
40 High-end Computers, ArcGIS, QGIS, ERDAS, ENVI software
Software suite for spatial analysis, watershed delineation, and environmental mapping.
Department Statistics
Student Projects Gallery
Innovative projects by our water and environmental engineering students
Class WhatsApp Groups
Join your class group for announcements, discussions, and collaboration
Official Inquiry Form
Reach out to the NUESA & NIWE Executive Team