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).
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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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Wishing you more achievements sir
Happy Birthday! 🎉 Happy birthday Leader As you step into this new chapter of your life, I pray it is filled with laughter, peace, and opportunities that stretch you closer to your dreams. May your health flourish, your joy overflow, and your heart find reasons to stay grateful every single day. I also want to remind you how much you inspire people (myself included). Your presence has a way of making everything brighter, and I hope today gives you a glimpse of how cherished you truly are. Cheers to many more beautiful years ahead, full of love, success, and unforgettable memories. 🥂💐 With warm wishes, Wasiu
A mentor and more, i can't imagine how my final year will be without you being in school. You have been a motivator for years acado spiritual social and morally balanced. You are just a superb being. How you satisfy people before considering your self amazes me alot. Greater heights in all your endeavour. The sky is definitely your starting point. Wish you many more 365 days on earth. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NMIS.
Happy birthday to you my wonderful brother, Dauda Monsuur Olatunji, the formal NUESA president, you are the boss of bosses, a great mentor, leader, vibrant, role model and very brilliant guy, I usually pointed at you as my friend and teacher, may God be with you in all your endeavor, provide you more knowledge, protect you in your journey of life and make you the best among all. Once again Happy birthday to you, more glorious years ahead. I love you so much❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Happy birthday sir. May the Almighty fulfill all your heart desires. Wishing you long life and prosperity.
Even a thousand words cannot describe what you've done for me..Even hyperbole cannot exaggerate any emphasis of idea you have impacted in me, you took me like a brother and advised me, brushed me up and made me study...A friend like you is more priceless than the most beautiful diamond. You are not only strong and wise, but kind and thoughtful as well. Your birthday is the perfect opportunity to show you how much I care and how grateful I am to have you in my life..Just Like A Fine Wine You Never Get Old Of Me...Happy birthday!”
Happy Birthday Dad... Words enough can't express how much I value... Thanks for always being there, for every time motivation, for your daddyly care, and most of all, thanks for believing in me.... As you add to your former age today, may you increase in all ramifications in life, may Allah's blessing, protection, infinite Mercy, peace, love and Grace never cease on you... Thanks for being you and always you... Long life and prosperity dad... Keep making us proud ooo.
Wishing you the optimum best in life. Always remember where you are coming from and where you are going. May God guide you as always .. Stay blessed
Yourself and brilliance stand perfectly match. I marvel how unique and greatly you are. You never hesitate to standout. Thank you for always making way to pull others up, while you are still at your top. Your alliance NMIS (No Magic in Success), shows your relentless and hard work compare to none. May God bless never cease his blessings in your life and may you continue to soar high with no limit. May God keep and illuminate your path. Wishing you many more fruitful years ahead. Enjoy bro🥂
You stood with me every time I snapped. You made my every childhood experience, a memorable one. You are my best friend since all these years. You are the reason, I believe in myself. Thank you for all the awesome times we shared. I Wish you a very happy birthday my lovely brother ❤💙😘♥💕
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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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The students are Otusanya Gabriel Tobi, Oluwole Titilayo Deborah, Dauda, Monsuru Olatunji and Balogun Toyeeb Olamide. our Chemical Engineering gradua...
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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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