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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Birthday Blessings, Dr. Dauda Monsuru (NMIS), Wishing a visionary leader, an inspiring mentor, and a true beacon of excellence in academics and leadership a glorious birthday celebration. As a distinguished PhD candidate at Louisiana State University, your journey continues to inspire countless young minds toward purpose, diligence, and greatness. You have consistently proven that there is indeed “No Magic in Success (NMIS)”— only hard work, focus, and discipline. Your life exemplifies wisdom, service, and resilience. May this new year usher in divine health, boundless wisdom, and greater grace to keep impacting lives positively. May Almighty God continue to enlarge your territory and crown your efforts with joy, peace, and fulfillment. Thank you for being a pillar of guidance, a source of motivation, and a symbol of true leadership. Wishing you long life, prosperity, and continuous success in all your endeavors, Sir.
Happy birthday to you....... wish you more of it on earth. Thanks for alll you hv done, and all you'll do in the future. May Allah grant u ur heart desires. Wish you more prosperous years..
Wishing the happiest of birthdays to a great man, a fantastic mentor, and a respected figure! Many happy returns, sir!
Happy birthday, Monsuru. You’ve been a inspiration to us all. Wish you the very best.
Happy Birthday, Dr. Monsur. I wish you all your heart desires. Again, this year, we appreciate all you did in Chemical Engineering, LAUTECH - The notes and everything. Long life and prosperity, sir. 🎂
I wish you every good things your heart desires
Alhamdulillah... All great and adorable due to Almighty Allah that make my precious blood brother to see another born day, I wish you happy birthday to you Sir my Leader... Calamities of end of time ,deceit and evils against man by man is indeed on the increase as the end of time draws closer and closer. I pray Allah the creator of the heavens and earth protect you and your dear family from the above mentioned and grant you and family a successful ending and the iman that will grant you paradise on the last day of judgement. Happy birthday to my greatest role model Engineer Monsur. From COMRADE ALIMI MOHAMMED OLAGOKE
Happy birthday to you adored brother, friend and a leader . May almighty Allah bless you in all ramifications
Happy birthday to you man wishing you long life and prosperity in good health. Frm biggi
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.
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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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