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 chemical engineer and electrochemical technology leader with a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana State University. I am passionate about waste-to-value innovation: turning what the world throws away into the chemicals, materials, and clean water it needs. My work focuses on advancing sustainable chemical and energy production. My background spans academia, research, and industry, and I bring expertise in electrochemical processes, catalyst and electrocatalyst design, adsorption and wastewater treatment technology, nanoparticle synthesis, and process design and scale-up. I have led teams in both academic and professional settings, and I am deeply committed to community impact through outreach and mentorship. I regularly present at leading scientific conferences, which keeps me connected to cutting-edge research and collaboration. Recognized with numerous honors for research excellence and leadership, I am driven to apply knowledge to real-world challenges and to make a lasting contribution to a more sustainable future. I am ambitious, thrive on challenges, and continually set new goals for myself. I stay highly organized and am always looking for the next opportunity to grow and do better.
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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Happy birthday to Boss. May Allah swt perfect all that concern you .... you such an amazing person. Wishing you more good life boss
You're a great tutor to me sir,my wish for you daily is that,you will be successful, sufficient and great in All things you lay your hands and mind on. In Sha Allah (Ameen).
God of winners,will show forth in ur life, Good health abundance,favour shall be your portion in this new year.its dawning of the new day for you boss.Happy happy birthday to you Olatunji monsuru
Happy birthday Nmis...wishing you long life and prosperity in good health and wealth....Thanks for all you do bro...
Wow! Congratulations! I wake to this resounding great news_ this makes my day so superb. Thank you Jesus for the life of this your son. I pray that your light continue to illuminate his life. Father I pray for the blessings of increment upon him in every aspect of life, including academics. Father his greatness will be felt in nations_ USA will know that this is an exceptional Nigerian. And he will find favor in the sight of men of goodwill. Thank you lord for adding another year to his age. As we celebrate with him on this special day, may all the blessings you have prepared for him in this phase of his life begin to locate him. And may we share in the blessings as we celebrate him. Amen! Happy Birthday Mr Dauda I'm happy to celebrate with you on this memorious day. God bless bless your new age bro. Happy Birthday once again
May the new age give an edge in success, victory, joy, peace, blessing, and rahmah of Allah. I wish you best of all wishes and aspirations in life. Stay young.
Happy birthday NMIS , May the good lord bless you and equip you with necessary things needed for a good life, long life and prosperity!
Happy birthday to you dear friend More greater achievements by the grace of God. Your source of inspiration shall never run dry. Enjoy your day my oga.
I’m using this moment to wish you happy birthday. More of living in good health and more success in akirah. Please from allah blessing Allah support me financial , I’m struggling to start my business
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.
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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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