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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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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I wish you the best in all your heaet desires. I pray you experience the blessings and assurances of the awesomeness and mightiness of our God. You favored. Cheers!!!
Happy birthday my dear bro. Keep thriving!
On your special day and always, I want to celebrate the incredible mentor you've been to me. Your wisdom, patience, and belief in me helped me grow academically and personally. Thank you for being an exceptional role model. Wishing you a birthday filled with joy!
Happy Birthday to a living scholar. wish you long life and prosperity bro...more success in this new year
Happy Birthday to a Rare Gem — Rav Dr. Monsuru Olatunji Dauda (NMIS) 🎉 Dear Mentor, Today, I celebrate not just the addition of another year to your life, but the immense impact and legacy you’ve built over the years. You are a beacon of wisdom, an embodiment of humility, and a vessel of divine excellence. Your life continues to be an inspiring reflection of dedication, vision, and godly leadership. You have guided many through your words, molded minds through your teachings, and inspired greatness through your actions. You’ve proven that true mentorship is not about control, but about empowerment — helping others discover their purpose and walk confidently in it. Sir, as you mark this special day, I pray that heaven opens new chapters of grace, strength, and divine favor upon your life. May the years ahead overflow with joy, peace, and boundless achievements. May the Lord continue to enlarge your coast, perfect all that concerns you, and bless the works of your hands abundantly. Your wisdom has been a torch lighting the path for many; may your light never dim. Your heart has been a wellspring of kindness; may it never run dry. Your influence has been a blessing to countless souls; may it multiply beyond your imagination. Thank you for being a mentor who leads by example, teaches with patience, and uplifts with love. Your life remains a reminder that true greatness lies in service, discipline, and unwavering faith. Happy Birthday once again, Rav Dr. Monsuru Olatunji Dauda (NMIS). May this new age usher you into greater dimensions of divine fulfillment, sound health, peace, prosperity, and joy that knows no end. With deep admiration and endless respect, O’PURE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT. MAY THE NEW YEAR BE YOUR BEST EVER AND MAY THE GOOD LORD GRANT YOU LONG LIFE, GOOD HEALTH, SOUND MIND AND UNENDING JOY.
May God almighty bless and proper you to higher height in this your new year Happy birthday mr President
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 🎂 NMIS, I pray God keep increasing you positively and continue to guide your way.
Happy birthday Tunji. Many more prosperous years in health and wealth. Cheers !
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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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