Monsuru O. Dauda
No Magic In Success
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
I met good people during my service year in bayelsa which you’re inclusive 😌😌… Words can’t describe the inspiration you give me my very own ex Vice President 🙌🙌… Thank you for the words of Encouragement and thank you for making my service year a worth while 🙏☺️.. Thank you for always believing in me as your cds president during our service year 🥺🥺.. I wish you more good things to come this new year. as you begin another year of your life, I pray the rains wash your pains, the sun smiles good luck, and brings you closer to your goals every day. Happy Birthday Tunji 🎂🎂 You’re going places ma gee 🙏🙏
Happy birthday to Boss. May Allah swt perfect all that concern you .... you such an amazing person. Wishing you more good life boss
Happy birthday sir.. wishing a prosperous long life in good health and abundant blessings... Enjoy your day.
God of winners we show u favour, abundance of blessing, good health, wealth shall be ur portion in this new year ,God will lift u up more than ur expectation.Happy happy birthday to you Olatunji monsuru.
Happy birthday NMIS , May the good lord bless you and equip you with necessary things needed for a good life, long life and prosperity!
Meeting you was faith, having you in my world was choice, and I could say you are more of a brother to me that a tutor... That brother of mine came into this on a day before this day.One who has been a source of joy to everyone who's life he comes across. You are handsome, intelligent, smart, funny, friendly etc.You're just a bag of blessings bro. You have been of the few personality that I cherished alot.I appreciate your brilliance, your courage and your thirst for success. I'm so glad you came into the world, and I'm even more glad you came into my world. My love for you is one of a kind. Happy birthday bro, Olatunji omo Dauda Olowo Ori unknown, wishing you an outstanding birthday and fabulous years ahead.... All best wishes from someone who cares for you immensely....
A leader with so much wisdom and knowledge, who is ever capable to deliver in his duties, I admit that I have benefited from your leadership prowess infact am keenly learning from you both directly and indirectly. May all you have sacrificed for NUESA never be invane. I pray on this special day of yours that God who is the giver of all good to shower you with more blessing as you won't lack when ever you desire. Happy birthday my dear president and friend. Your administration Pen
May Allah bless your existence more in earth. Cheers to more greatness 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, mentor, brother and more: NMIS❤️ I sometimes get amaze at the impeccable knowledge that you possess of the whole thing; sincerely it makes me wonder if I will ever attain such a level of mastery of the stuffs in life. May God give you all round rest in all facets of growth — increase you in the intelligence and in all you need to expand your horizons — I truly believe God will do it. May God grant you the fortitude to continue with the good works you are doing. Thank you for your unparalleled and continuing support towards helping humanity. Happy birthday, brother.❣️ Best wishes, Taoheed O. Oyewo
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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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