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
Even a thousand words cannot describe what you've done for me..Even hyperbole cannot exaggerate any emphasis of idea you have impacted in me, you took me like a brother and advised me, brushed me up and made me study...A friend like you is more priceless than the most beautiful diamond. You are not only strong and wise, but kind and thoughtful as well. Your birthday is the perfect opportunity to show you how much I care and how grateful I am to have you in my life..Just Like A Fine Wine You Never Get Old Of Me...Happy birthday!”
Happy Birthday My Brother. May You age with more wisdom. Your selfless sacrifices for humanity will always remain in the records of good deeds. Happy Celebration
Happy birthday🎂 🎉 to greatest man 🏆🥇of achiever ,man with full knowledge and wisdom ,I salute u sir , I thank God for having u as one of the best kind on earth ♥️
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Over the past few years, you’ve grown tremendously both academically and in your career. Your significant contributions to academia are being recognized globally. May the Lord continue to bless you with the strength and wisdom to keep making such a remarkable impact. Happy birthday, brother! Here’s to another year of outstanding achievements!
NO MAGIC IN SUCCESS I have met a lot of people who gives themselves alias(Nicknames). Few has really lived their life based on the standards of their alias. Perusing through your life,I have seen that you have meticulously followed your alias to the letter. You have devoted your life to devotion,commitment and selfless act to achieve success. Your success is not built on ridiculous luck but on hardwork as you know that there is no magic in success. without one having to possess hardwork,dedication,perseverance,research,skills,good communication skills,integrity,honesty, stuffs no magic can lead such to success. When I first met you, I and my friends kind of put you through several tests and you without fail surpasses those. Your desire to etch your name in the book of history is mountainous and every sign shows that you are on that path. I am proud to have met someone like you along this life itinerary. Your mentorship skills is what some people calling themselves leaders on and off campus needs to learn from you. I have a lot to say about you but saying less sometimes means saying more. I wish you Happy Birthday,many more years to come and pray for you that the glory that youve been endowed on by God will not be quenched by any evil one IJN. I wish you all good things life has to offer and I pray you are always in fine kilter. HBD
Happy birthday to a good leader,may Almighty Allah bless u, long life and prosperity
Happy Birthday to you NMIS! It has been my utmost delight to witness you evolve from a great mentee to a colleague I admire. I beseech Allah to elevate you above your wildest aspirations and brings to you an eventful, and prosperous year full of amazing transformations in every aspect of your life. May He sustain you to witness and experience the various breakthroughs that He has in store for you, building on your recorded excellent achievement over the year, a legacy created through effort evident in your research output. May your journey continue to be one of great impact, and may Allah count you among the great pioneers of your generation, leading with knowledge, empathy, and kindness.
HBD TO LOVING AND CARING BROTHER INDEED WULLNP, MORE GREAT PROGRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT INSHALLAHU ALLAH RAHMAN SEKINAH IDAYAH NOOR ON U AND FAMILY FOREVER HAPPY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
I wish you Allah's blessings, guidance and protection in all your undertakings as you add another year. The experience so far is exhilarating and I am confident that you will make meaningful impact towards the development of our country. Happy birthday. I wish you many happy returns of the day!
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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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