Dr. Hadi Bello

Dr. Hadi Ibrahim Bello is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Glass and Silicate Technology, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Glass Technology, with research focused on the utilization of rice husk ash and waste glass for mitigating alkali-silica reaction in concrete and developing sustainable construction materials. His research interests span glass science and technology, cement and concrete composites, ceramic materials, waste valorization, and sustainable building materials.

Dr. Bello has extensive experience in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and academic administration. He serves as a postgraduate coordinator and has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. He has published scholarly articles in reputable journals and conference proceedings and has actively participated in research initiatives aimed at promoting circular economy principles through the utilization of agricultural and industrial wastes in construction and ceramic applications.

His current research focuses on high-performance concrete, geopolymer materials, refractory products, and innovative applications of waste-derived materials for sustainable infrastructure development.