Award-Winning Researcher: ECS F.M. Becket Fellow & IE&EE Student Achievement Award Winner (2025) Industry-Ready Engineer: Lead R&D Engineer at Encore CO₂ | Expert in catalyst design and process scale-up Proven Leader: First Class Honours graduate passionate about sustainable solutions and mentoring future scientists
Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering | Present Research: Sustainable Chemical Production Dow BEST Industry Symposium (2025) - 1 of 30 successful candidates ECS Summer Fellowship (F. M. Becket Fellowship) (2025) - 1 of 4 successful candidates The Industrial Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering Student Achievement Awards (2025) - 1 of 1 successful candidate, among others
Master of Science, Chemical Engineering. Research: Copper-Based Electrocatalysts for Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to C2 Products. George A. Daniels Graduate Fellowship
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering. First Class Hons. – Top 1% of 120 students. Thesis: Polysoptive Treatment of Methylene Blue Synthetic Wastewater Using Batch and Continuous Technique
Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO) 2014 Alumni Award for Overall Best Student Best Student in Osun State FRSC Mathematics Competition
Lead Research and Development Engineer
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2019 Addax Petroleum Internship Program (APIP) Team Governor.
National Youth Service Corps (N.Y.S.C).
Learn About Me
My name is Monsuru Olatunji Dauda, a Ph.D. candidate at Louisiana State University. I am passionate about advancing sustainable chemical production through CO2 electrochemical conversion. With a diverse background in academia, research, and industry, I bring expertise in electrochemical processes, adsorption studies, nanoparticle synthesis, and process design. As a proven leader, I have successfully guided teams in academic and professional settings. Deeply committed to community impact, I organize and participate in outreach initiatives. Engaging in prestigious conferences, I demonstrate my commitment to leading-edge research and collaboration. Recognized for my achievements, academic excellence, and leadership, I relentlessly pursue knowledge to address real-world challenges and contribute significantly to sustainable chemical production. I am ambitious and driven. I thrive on challenges and continuously set goals for myself. I am not comfortable with dormancy, and I am always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness. I am highly organized, and I like to keep a clean workspace and create personal records
Learn more My ProfileWith a diverse background spanning academia, research, and industry, I bring hands-on experience in areas such as electrochemical process, adsorption studies, nanoparticle synthesis, and process design. Committed to environmental sustainability, I aim to translate research into practical solutions in chemical, water, and petroleum engineering fields, contributing to impactful advancements in environmental stewardship and engineering practices.
Read MoreAs a proven leader, I've guided teams to success in both academic and professional realms. Leading initiatives benefiting hundreds of African graduate students at LSU as AGSA President, thousands of engineering students across Nigeria as National President of NUESA, managing cross-functional R&D teams as Lead Research and Development Engineer at Encore CO₂, and serving as Project Leader at Addax Petroleum, I'm dedicated to creating systems that empower others, foster collaboration, and drive meaningful impact in sustainability and innovation.
Read MoreAs an active member of leading professional and honor societies—including Sigma Xi, Omicron Delta Kappa, the Electrochemical Society (ECS), American Chemical Society (ACS), American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)—I engage with diverse communities advancing research, leadership, and diversity in STEM while contributing to scientific excellence and expanding opportunities in engineering and the sciences
Read MoreI am deeply committed to making a positive impact on my community through diverse outreach initiatives. My dedication to community engagement and passion for creating opportunities highlight the importance of active involvement in driving meaningful change.
Read MoreI've garnered recognition for outstanding achievements and contributions through various awards, acknowledging my dedication and exceptional work. These accolades underscore my academic excellence, leadership abilities, and commitment to making a positive impact on my community and the lives of others.
Read MoreI engage in prestigious conferences, showcasing my commitment to leading-edge research and collaboration within the scientific community. This underscores my relentless pursuit of knowledge, professional advancement, and proactive involvement in addressing real-world challenges.
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My research focuses on advancing sustainable solutions for environmental and energy challenges through innovative chemical engineering approaches. I develop electrochemical technologies for CO₂ conversion into valuable chemicals and sustainable systems for industrial wastewater treatment using wate bio-derived materials. Utilizing advanced characterization techniques, computational modeling, and process optimization, I work to understand fundamental mechanisms and translate discoveries into scalable, commercially viable solutions. Through collaborations bridging academia and industry, my goal is to create practical technologies that address climate change, resource recovery, and environmental remediation for a more sustainable future.
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May God add beauty and happiness to your life as you celebrate your day in the name of Jesus amen. Happy birthday to you wishing you more of it on earth in sound health and peace of mind. You are the best brother!
Happiest birthday,Barakah Allahufihi may Almighty Allah bless your new age
Whenever I count my blessings, I count you twice. You have so much turned yourself into my blood brother, the funny part is that we only met in school. Dauda Monsuru Olatunji, you are a man who thousands of people put all of their burdens upon and yet, you still find a solution to make everyone happy at all cost. You and I know the journey of our undergraduate level days and how tedious mine was but still, you made me stand and fight strong even when all hope were lost. I can’t forget the day I submitted my rough calculation test paper while I took the original test paper home for more than 2weeks. You took the burden that day and created a solution. Brother, you are a leader and a great capacity for everyone. So many people with your capacity will still not prefer to help others, but yet you still find time. Dauda Monsuru Olatunji, you are a solid rock no one can ever fight with, as you celebrate the beginning of another great year, I pray in Almighty name, that your life and story will never be cut short Amen, you shall be known for good and greatness and be celebrated all over the world. Happy birthday to you brother
Congratulations and happy birthday to you. May your new age bring you joyous accomplishment filled with joyful memories, good health and sound mind. Enjoy your day 🎉🎉🎉🎂🍾🍹🥃💖🥁🎻🎺😁🥳🥳💐💐🎁🎁🎊🎊
Happy birthday to you my brother. Firstly, I want to use this opportunity to say a big thank you. You have been an integral part of my life since the first time I met you during my second year of undergraduate studies. Ever since that day you have been a giant shoulder on which I stood and still stand for my academic success. You being yourself alone is a source of motivation to us all. You are the perfect embodiment of selflessness and impart. Your academic, leadership and professional prowess was never a doubt. I cant just mentioning how much or how many times you have impacted my life and career choices in a positive way, but I will mention one of the most recent ones. Back in my very first semester of my final year as an undergraduate, I remember reaching out to you about my intentions of applying to study for my post graduate study abroad after my undergraduate, meanwhile, I haven’t written my first semester examination (500 level). Despite the fact that you also recently travelled and are also trying to settle down to a new environment with your schedule busy to the fullest. You gave me a listening ear and helped me out massively. You went as far as providing me with materials to help shape my thinking, helped me review my application documents and helped me navigate the application portal successfully. I rememberer doing a bizarre thing where I screenshotted the entire page of a particular application portal, turned it into a pdf and sent it to you. Instead of complaining, you created a time to discuss it and you explained it to me in detail. This help not only gave me confidence in my ability to apply to graduate school but also earned a an 80% funded master chemical engineering program (in the United States of America) while I was still an undergraduate final year student You never stopped to mentor and guide me to the right direction during my undergrad and beyond. I went on to secure 5 fully funded Phd Scholarship and 2 masters scholarships in the USA immediately after finishing my undergraduate studies. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD degree in chemical engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and I can proudly say I might not have been here if not for your mentorship and guidance over the years. Dauda Monsuru Olatunji. Thank you so much for everything you mean in my life.I wish you an Happy birthday and a year filled with more achievement and accomplishment From Azeez
Hbd to NMIS of Louisiana 🇺🇸 I wish you a long life and prosperity.I pray you never have a better yesterday.
Happy Birthday Comrade. Wish you the best.
Words are not sufficient to describe the bond that we share. You are not just by beloved brother, you are my first best friend to stay for life. I wish you success in all your endevors on your birthday. Happy Birthday to you, more progress inshallah my irreplaceable brother, my world best
Dauda has been a source of motivation. He is someone to keep looking up to not just for his remarkable academic achievement but also his way of relating with others. As you celebrate your birthday today, I wish you a happy birthday and a blessed year ahead!
Happy Birthday to my dear brother! On this special day, I want to take a moment to wish you all the best that life has to offer. May this year bring you happiness, success, and fulfillment in all your endeavors. As you celebrate another trip around the sun, I hope you take time to reflect on all that you have accomplished and all that you have yet to achieve. May you continue to grow in wisdom and strength, and may you always find joy and purpose in all that you do. May your relationships be filled with love and understanding, and may you always find support and encouragement from those around you. May you continue to chase your dreams and may they all come to fruition. As you embark on this new year of your life, may you always remember to be kind, compassionate, and grateful for all that you have. May you continue to be a blessing to those around you and may you always find happiness and contentment in all that you do. Wishing you all the best on your special day and always. Happy Birthday (NMIS)
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This competitive $5,000 summer fellowship supports promising graduate students advancing research in electrochemical science and technology. Monsuru’s...
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Ph.D. candidate, Monsuru DAUDA has been named the recipient of the 2025 Industrial Electrochemistry and Electrochemical Engineering Division Student A...
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BATON ROUGE, LA – Monsuru Dauda, a third-year Ph.D. student in the LSU Cain Department of Chemical Engineering, has had a very busy 2024. He’s co-auth...
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Monsuru Olatunji Dauda, a Nigerian-born doctoral candidate at Louisiana State University, has made significant strides in revolutionizing the chemical...
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Dauda Monsuru Olatunji’s tenure as National President of the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association (NUESA) has been marked by a dynam...
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