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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Research
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
Lemme start from where I know the great in you, you've been a giver and blessings to the mankind. You're a brother You're a friend You're a Father You're a Tutor You're a helper You've always made yourself available for others the most.(Reasons that made me love you so much). You respect all irrespective of age or status. With all these I think your parents deserve the best of best. I pray Almighty ALlah never leave your side for a second. I pray all your endeavors never die. I pray you shine and rise forever and ever. And may your days be longer and more exciting. Happy birthday my great Icon, *NMIS*
Happy birthday Olatunji. Knowing you for a short while at Otuoke corpers lodge has been impactful. You are truly a great man. I pray for more blessings and upliftment in your life. Have a wonderful year ahead. Ekene Francis.
Happy birthday bro....wishing you long life and prosperity in good health and wealth..
Congratulations and best wishes to a complete gentle,vibrant and humble guy Engr Dauda Monsuru Olátúnjí. I wish you long life with soudhealth,abundance of blessings and mercies of Allah.unlimited promotion,i.Total break through and success in your endeavors in life. Long may you live my brother
Happy Birthday to my lovely brother, my caring friend my mentor, my motivator, my energizers, the man who believe in me. I am joining the whole world to celebrate you on this your auspicious day. Thanks a lot for your guidance and support. Sweetness never goes out of honey, stars never leaves the sky likewise happiness and blessings will never leave you. Thanks Dr. Adetunji
Happy birthday my dear brother, boss and mentor. Keep soaring higher in God's willing.
I wish you Dauda a happiest and auspicious birthday 🎂 filled with joy,Love and happiness..May Allah keep prospering you in all your endeavors.... Happy birthday mr President
Right from time you have always be my source of inspiration. You keep being exceptional from A1 to LAUTECH now at LSU breaking records wining major awards. May almighty never let you down and keep you at the top as you always be. Happy birthday Engineer Dauda Monsur Olatunji
I wish you a very happy birthday. You are going to be a force to be reckoned with. I value you big time bro, meeting you was never an accident.
Best friend is like a brother. You’re the person who would do anything for his friends, even sacrificing himself for them. You’re always thinking about how to make me happy, even if it means giving up your happiness. That’s why I love you so much. You’re so understanding and supportive; i never want to lose that part of our friendship. No one else can make me laugh as hard as you can, no matter how bad things are going. Today, everything brightens up when I hear your voice. I wish you a fantastic birthday, and always remember that I love you. From the first day we met, I knew we would be friends forever. You’ve been there for me through all the good and bad times, and I’ll never forget how much you mean to me. I know you’ll have a fantastic year ahead of you, and I want to thank you for being such a great friend over the years. Happy birthday. I want to take this opportunity to tell you how important you are to me and how lucky I am to have someone like you in my life. We’ve been through a lot together, but we always come back stronger no matter what happens. Thank you for being such a fantastic friend and role model. You’re one of the best people I know. Have and enjoy your day, dear. I know you’re probably not expecting to hear from me today, but I just couldn’t let your birthday pass without telling you how special you are. You’ve been one of my closest friends for as long as I can remember, and I’m so glad we’re still here together. You’ve always been there for me through the good and bad times. I’m so grateful that we can count on each other, and I’m so thankful that God brought us together because without you in my life, it would be so much less fun. Here are a few things about you that I love: your sense of humor, your willingness to try new things, and your ability to always be there for me no matter what time of day or night. Happy birthday, buddy.
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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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