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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Happy Birthday Dearest Bro, May Almighty Allah Answer Ur Open And Secret Prayers.
On your special day, Engr. Dr. Dauda Monsuru (NMIS), I celebrate not just another year of life but a legacy of exceptional leadership, academic brilliance, and profound influence. Your dedication to excellence in every sphere from your groundbreaking academic achievements to your unwavering commitment to guiding and mentoring others has transformed countless lives. As a beacon of wisdom, you have consistently demonstrated the values of discipline, integrity, and hard work. You have always shared your knowledge generously, instructing and supporting your junior ones, helping us to navigate our own paths to success. Your passion for empowering others and creating lasting change is truly admirable, and it is this selflessness that sets you apart as a leader. May this year bring you even more success, joy, and fulfillment as you continue to inspire us all with your vision, compassion, and leadership. Happy Birthday to you Sir, who not only achieves greatness but also elevates everyone around him. I wish you long life and prosperity sir.❤️
Happy Birthday to my amazing brother! I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and guidance throughout my life. From the moment we met during my second year of undergrad, you've been a constant source of inspiration and encouragement. Your selflessness and dedication are truly admirable. Your academic, leadership, and professional accomplishments have always been a source of motivation for me. I'll never forget your invaluable help during my final year of undergrad. Despite your own busy schedule, you took the time to listen to my concerns about applying to graduate school. You provided me with essential resources, reviewed my application documents, and helped me navigate the application process successfully. Thanks to your mentorship, I was able to secure a fully funded Master's program in Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University. I'm incredibly grateful for your continuous support and guidance, which have played a significant role in my academic journey. I wish you a very happy birthday and a year filled with continued success and happiness.
Happy birthday to my bestie, my best friend, my rock, and my greatest blessing. Thank you for being such a loving, patient, and strong man. I pray this new year brings you peace, success, and endless happiness.
Happy birthday bro, more progress, good health and more money in Jesus name
Happy birthday Monsur of LSU. May this new age usher greater things in your life. Have fun bro.
Happy birthday to you bro, wish you long life and prosperity, more happiness, more success, more money and more years of celebration 🍾
Happy birthday NMIS. Goodness & mercies shall follow you
Happy birthday sir 🎆🎉 long Life and prosperity 🙏
Happy birthday to you my brother. Firstly, I want to use this opportunity to say a big thank you. You have been an integral part of my life since the first time I met you during my second year of undergraduate studies. Ever since that day you have been a giant shoulder on which I stood and still stand for my academic success. You being yourself alone is a source of motivation to us all. You are the perfect embodiment of selflessness and impart. Your academic, leadership and professional prowess was never a doubt. I cant just mentioning how much or how many times you have impacted my life and career choices in a positive way, but I will mention one of the most recent ones. Back in my very first semester of my final year as an undergraduate, I remember reaching out to you about my intentions of applying to study for my post graduate study abroad after my undergraduate, meanwhile, I haven’t written my first semester examination (500 level). Despite the fact that you also recently travelled and are also trying to settle down to a new environment with your schedule busy to the fullest. You gave me a listening ear and helped me out massively. You went as far as providing me with materials to help shape my thinking, helped me review my application documents and helped me navigate the application portal successfully. I rememberer doing a bizarre thing where I screenshotted the entire page of a particular application portal, turned it into a pdf and sent it to you. Instead of complaining, you created a time to discuss it and you explained it to me in detail. This help not only gave me confidence in my ability to apply to graduate school but also earned a an 80% funded master chemical engineering program (in the United States of America) while I was still an undergraduate final year student You never stopped to mentor and guide me to the right direction during my undergrad and beyond. I went on to secure 5 fully funded Phd Scholarship and 2 masters scholarships in the USA immediately after finishing my undergraduate studies. Currently, I am pursuing my PhD degree in chemical engineering at Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts, USA and I can proudly say I might not have been here if not for your mentorship and guidance over the years. Dauda Monsuru Olatunji. Thank you so much for everything you mean in my life.I wish you an Happy birthday and a year filled with more achievement and accomplishment From Azeez
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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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