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= Saudat Shehu Bala Ph.D. = Saudat Shehu Bala is a Nigerian Academician, a Professor of Science Education and also the current Head of Department of Natural Sciences from the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology. Her area of research i centered around technology assisted instruction. = Early life and Education = Professor Saudat was born on 12 December 1964 in Dambatta Local Government of Kano state. She attended Girls Government College, Dala in1980. She obtained 1st and 2nd Degrees as well as a Post graduate Diploma in Biological Sciences (PGDS) from Bayero University, Kano in 1987 - 2011 respectively. She further went on to obtain her Doctorate Degree at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria in 2017.

= Career = Dr. Bala Saudat Shehu is a distinguished Nigerian academic and educator specializing in Science Education. Currently serving as Professor at Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, she has made significant contributions to academia throughout her illustrious career.

Dr. Saudat's academic journey began with foundational studies at Kwalli Primary School and Government Girls College Dala, Kano, culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Education from Bayero University Kano in 1987. She furthered her education with a Post Graduate Diploma in Biological Sciences (2006-2007) and a Master of Science in Applied Biology (2008-2011) from the same institution, before earning her Ph.D. in Science Education from Ahmadu Bello University Kano (2013-2017).

Her career spans several prestigious institutions and roles, including notable positions at Federal College of Education, Kano, where she served as Chief Lecturer (2017-2018), Principal Lecturer (2014-2017), and Senior Lecturer (2011-2014). Dr. Saudat's expertise extends beyond Nigeria; she has held international roles such as Vice President of the School Management Board at the American International School of N’Djamena, Chad Republic (2001-2003), and as Patron at the Nigerian International School Cotonou, Benin Republic (1998-2000).

From September 2009 to July 2010, Dr. Saudat served as Director of Preparatory and Remedial Programs at the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, and contributed as an Interim/Transition Team Member focusing on academics and physical planning from June to August 2009. Her dedication to education is further underscored by her teaching roles at various institutions, including Nigerian Turkish International College Kano (2004-2005), Nigerian Turkish International College Abuja (2003-2004), and Command Day Secondary School, Abuja (1996-1998).

Dr. Saudat's commitment to advancing Science Education is evident in her research endeavors, publications, and conference presentations. Fluent in English and Hausa, she actively engages in academic planning and community outreach, contributing significantly to the educational landscape in Nigeria.

Currently residing in Kano, Nigeria, Dr. Bala Saudat Shehu continues to inspire and mentor future generations of educators and researchers, exemplifying leadership and excellence in Science Education.