Monsuru O. Dauda
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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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Happy birthday to you, Aare NUESA, may Allah in his high premium bless your new age with more achievement. Long life to you in health, wealth, tranquility and prosperous mercy. May your days be long
hbd
Happy birthday my dear bro. Keep thriving!
Wishing you Long life and prosperity!!!
NMIS! I don't know what or how to write on this day even till this moment because all the information that cut across my line of thought are too shallow to capture your complete profile at the back of my mind. Anyway, let me leverage on gossips filtered through my ears over the years then. You are a golden fish.... Your personality is a unique one that attracts exceptional talents which you deal with without rancour or abuse of role. You are a leader to the youths, problem neutralizer to your mates, strategiser to the politically minded souls, adviser to your friends, supporter to the elders, best teacher to Khaleed, knowledgeable to the academic community, role model to those aspiring to be great in life, brother and confidant to me. Don't let all these feedback perturb the performance of the stainless and jacket CSTR fabricated with sweat and prayers of parents, teachers, friends and enemies while awaiting the product which ultimately is the goal. You need to engage SWOT analysis from this moment till the product are accessible and marketable, ensure the IRR support a quicker breakeven (or payback) analysis cos you should always extend the product to all components that make up your total capital investment. It is my prayer that Allah sanction all supplications performed in your name from your birth till now, permit you to rise above all negativity and start to enjoy life as directed by Him, preserve your life without compromising your hereafter. Amin! HBD NMIS, LLnP
A mentor and more, i can't imagine how my final year will be without you being in school. You have been a motivator for years acado spiritual social and morally balanced. You are just a superb being. How you satisfy people before considering your self amazes me alot. Greater heights in all your endeavour. The sky is definitely your starting point. Wish you many more 365 days on earth. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NMIS.
The short time I've spent working along side you is golden, you inspired me in more ways than just the use of your words, for the tips given I am greatful. Wishing you success in all stages as you climb up the ladder of your career. HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLATUNJI!!!
Happy birthday Dr Monsuru, may the Lord bless you today and always. Cheers
Words will never be enough to express my gratitude to you for always being there for me. I appreciate everything you have done and I wish almighty Allah continue to elevate you and guide you to the right. I rejoice with you today has you celebrate another delightful birthday I wish you long life and prosperity
Happy Birthday To You My Gee Wish You Allah Rahma Iqmah Barokah Idayah Long Life And Prosperity More Money To Your Wallet
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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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