Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria has lauded a staff member, Maimuna Umar Zarewa, for developing a smart robotic corrosion detection system during her advanced research at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia.
The President of MAAUN Group of universities Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, expressed appreciation for the remarkable scientific breakthrough.
He described the innovation as a significant contribution to applied chemistry, sustainability, and intelligent corrosion-monitoring technology.
The research led to the creation of a Smart, robotic, and AI-integrated corrosion sensor, produced from petroleum waste and designed as a high-performance fluorescence-based detection system.
The device integrates robotic sample preparation, a chemical sensing chamber, and artificial-intelligence-driven data analysis into a single automated hybrid unit.
Prof. Gwarzo noted that the achievement reflects discipline, creativity, and a strong vision for translating laboratory research into practical technological solutions.
He added that the innovation is a source of pride for MAAUN, Nigeria, and Africa as a whole.
The accomplishment further highlights the growing global impact of African scholars and institutions in advancing intelligent, application-driven scientific innovation.
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