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).
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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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Sallam alaykum waramotulahi wabarakatuhu sir. 𝙸𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚍𝚒𝚏𝚏𝚒𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚝 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚊𝚢 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚖𝚞𝚌𝚑 𝚠𝚎 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔𝚏𝚞𝚕 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝, 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚍𝚘𝚖, 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚒𝚝𝚞𝚍𝚎, 𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚜𝚑𝚒𝚙, 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚞𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎. 𝚆𝚎 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚙𝚛𝚊𝚢 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚜𝚞𝚌𝚌𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚊𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚒𝚗𝚍𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚍𝚞𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚘𝚙𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞𝚛 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚊𝚕 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚎𝚛𝚟𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚎𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚜. 𝙷𝚊𝚙𝚙𝚢 𝙱𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚍𝚊𝚢!.
Happy Birthday Sir, may you be blessed with good health and happiness. Thanks for all you have done sir. I pray you have a fulfilled and happy year ahead ✨.
Happy birthday. You are an amazing leader you exhibit such great courage when you are my platoon leader. I pray God to shower you with his blessing and strengthen you to achieve greatness in life.
How beautiful God made you ... What comes to my mind when I see or hear your name. Just your name is a motivation... "No Magic In Success"... One of the greatest tutors LAUTECH will ever have. Your level of commitment to ensure good academics success in Faculty of engineering in LAUTECH was not measurable.. The fantastic growth and positive change you bring to NUESA LAUTECH, Unionism, and Nuesa National. it's is just an unspeakable accelerating progress.. Hmn don't have much to say...but as much as the world need you, Nigeria needs you more.. May God grant you more strength to continue good works.. May God continue bless and protect you. May you always make your friends and families smile and proud. May God grant unto you long life with sound health of mind and body.. Aaminn🙏🏽
Happy birthday to you adored brother, friend and a leader . May almighty Allah bless you in all ramifications
Happy birthday Bro. Am happy for what God has done for you. I will be glad to heard from you back. Have sent series of message to you. Once again happy birthday!!!
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
Today, the space beyond gave us a priceless and irreplaceable gift, NMIS Dictions cannot aptly depict your enigmatic and magnificent person. You are one of the few distinctive person that have crossed my path with unfathomable sagacity coupled with high sense of humility. Your savvy in handling matters is a top notch. Should I talk of your impact on your immediate environment,it's a one in a millennium that will remain golden in the heart of men. If I'm to continue writing of your goodwill, it's either lexical configurations failed me or the cyberspace cannot contain it. It's what we must be thanking divinity for everyday for enriching our space with a rare gem like you. You are a living legend. On this special day, World NMIS day, I wish you more years of b
I value people because you raised me with compassion; I care for others because you truly showed me affection; I think no evil because you taught me the importance of good intention; I strive in all I do because you preach the essence of dedication; I do not take anything for granted because you made me know the power of appreciation! Happy birthday, Mentor!❤️❤️❤️ Live long, NMIS.❤️ Grateful Mentee
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
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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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