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
Research Assistant
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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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Happy birthday to my able platoon leader and the corps camp director...from the first day I saw you..I saw nothing but greatness in you..I have no absolutely regret making you my platoon leader. Because of you, the platoon made 1st position in virtually all the competitions held in the camp..this day I join the host of heaven to celebrate you..may all mighty Allah continue to bless you in all ramifications...
Almighty Allah will be with you in this next year of your life. May he bless you today and forever. May your journey continue to be blessed each and every day. May you look back with joy on the years of your life and with hope for those to come insha Allah 🙏. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO GREAT NMIS💪💪
Sallam alaykum waramotulahi wabarakatuhu sir. 𝙸𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚍𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚊𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚖𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚠𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝, 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚍𝚘𝚖, 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎, 𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚞𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎. 𝚆𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚜𝚞𝚌𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜. 𝙷𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝙱𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚍𝚊𝚢!.
Happiest birthday big bro live long and excel I pray whatever you lay your hand on shall be prosper insha Allah enjoy your new YEAR BRRR 💥🌹
Stay well comrade!
You are that friend that I can confidently call ‘My friend’, you are one of the few people that wants the best for me. You are a rare gem NMIS, I pray the Almighty Allah grant you long life to witness more of this day. Thanks for not only being my friend but also my tutor. You motivate me a lot, your words of encouragements meant a lot and I’m grateful. Happy birthday NMIS🎉🎊, I join the world to celebrate you my guy🎊. And this is me saying thank you and I miss you.
Hi! Dauda, At the Uniabuja hostel during the 2018 NSE convention in Abuja when we first met, I saw a focused, meticulous young man with his biases and reservations. We have related warmly from a distance, and you have gone ahead to make some great strides since then. I pray the Almighty keeps guiding your path and enables you with wisdom and capacity to flourish on all sides. Do have a great year ahead, I celebrate you.
Happy birthday
May God continue to increase you and replenish your time and resources
You are a great tutor and a great leader...yes this is true. I've learned so much from you. I hope you can see much I learn from thee, And know that your teaching doesn't go in vain. Today is your birthday, with lots of good cheer So you can enjoy all you've always wanted to Today is the day you finally see how much you really mean to me. Happy birthday NMIS. I heart you big.
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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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