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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Wishes
May Almighty Allah who has made you apple of our eyes and succour of our hearts, continue to guide and guard you and all yours, provide and protect you and all yours, bless and benefit you and all yours, grant you all your wishes and the best of wishes showered on you today on this occasion of marking a growth in your life. Barakallahu fii
OlaTunji, I just want you to know how much I admire and respect you. You’ve been a real source of inspiration to me — through your strength, your mindset, your consistency, and the way you carry yourself with quiet confidence. It motivates me more than you know. I’m truly grateful to have someone like you in my corner. I pray that God continues to elevate you, strengthen you, and protect everything that concerns you. May your dreams come to life, and may you always walk in favor, wisdom, and peace. You deserve every good thing coming your way, and I believe greatness is already written over your life. Thank you for being who you are. Happy birthday dear brother 🧁❤️❤️
Wishing you Long life and prosperity!!!
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 Monsuru. God keep you and increase you. May He cause His face to shine upon you 🙏 Enjoy all-round FAVOUR! You will live a long, healthy, prosperous and purposeful life!
Happy birthday dear ,may the almighty Allah continue to guide all your path all the days of your life,it was nice knowing you because you were really a great friend
We are thankful for you and pray that as you celebrate your birthday, you will be graced with more years filled with sound health and joy. Sir, you have exhibited uncommon wisdom, remarkable vision and exemplary leadership for this generation. You are a fantastic role model for all those seeking to understand how to make an impact with their life. Through your thoughtful leadership, great vision & sincerity, you have had a positive impact on every aspect of our community. You deserve our greatest respect for the life's you have touched and the stability you have brought to the unionism. You are not in LAUTECH now but your legacy will forever be in the heart of all. You are a wonderful leader to the world of yesterday, today & the future. On this your auspicious day, I want to tell you that I recognise your labor of life as we celebrate you and hope for many more years of useful work for the good humanity. I pray that the days ahead bring you more of God's strength as well as good health, unlimited success, wealth, glory, honor and peace. I pray that you have a wonderful day and see many, many more years on earth.
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
Happy birthday to you bro, wish you long life and prosperity, more happiness, more success, more money and more years of celebration 🍾
Congratulations my friend, leader and brother... I wish you all the best life can offer to you in hundred Fold's. Age gracefully💪🏽
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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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