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
Happy Birthday to my dear brother! On this special day, I want to take a moment to wish you all the best that life has to offer. May this year bring you happiness, success, and fulfillment in all your endeavors. As you celebrate another trip around the sun, I hope you take time to reflect on all that you have accomplished and all that you have yet to achieve. May you continue to grow in wisdom and strength, and may you always find joy and purpose in all that you do. May your relationships be filled with love and understanding, and may you always find support and encouragement from those around you. May you continue to chase your dreams and may they all come to fruition. As you embark on this new year of your life, may you always remember to be kind, compassionate, and grateful for all that you have. May you continue to be a blessing to those around you and may you always find happiness and contentment in all that you do. Wishing you all the best on your special day and always. Happy Birthday (NMIS)
I'm writing to wish you a happy birthday and to thank you for your service to our great association. You are an inspiration, and I hope you have many more years to keep up the good work.
Happy birthday sir,Thank you for making a great impart in my life during my 200level days, I was thinking , that how would I scale through those Gigantic engineering courses,but you made them so easy for me,I can never forget all this and many more you have done in my life,My prayers for you today is that ,God will make everything beautiful in your life ,you will continue to shine forth as the sun,God will endow you with lots of wisdom and knowledge, you will continue to go higher and higher,...
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Happy birthday sir, many more years to win and celebrate. Long life and prosperity In Shaa Allah. May Almighty God bless you.
Happy birthday my brother🥂🥂🥂 Wishing you long life and prosperity May you celebrate more on earth and may Allah bless your new age
Your existence on earth will be bless beyond anyone imaginations. My best wishes for remains, Allah's Rahma, Nih'ma, Istijabah and Ridhwanullahi... More fruitful and blissful calendar years to destroy
Happy birthday NMIS, wish you the best life's got to offer.
Birthday Blessings To a Result Oriented Protegee of Great Value and Content. You raised the Bar in your Glory Days as NUESA President in Nigeria and Continued to show leadership during your KAAKI Adventure with innovative charisma. The Sky is your starting point as impossibility doesn't exit with your MINDSET. Keep the Focus and Achieve More : LLNP.
Happy birthday my mentor, brother and daddy. I thank Almighty Allah for making you cross my path. I bless the day I met you and grateful to God for life. Thanks for being intentional. Thanks for being you. Thanks for not giving up on me. Thanks for your usual advices and numerous support. Thanks for always looking out for me. May Allah continue to bless and uplift you. May He continue to enlarge your coast. May you never know a better yesterday. May good things continue to fall in place for you. Cheers to greatness and more achievements in this new era, Daddy yo🥰
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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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