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EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

My path to exploring diverse knowledge

Growing up as a young child in Nigeria, I was introduced to the world of education by my parents, they instilled in me the importance of education. In spite of life’s struggles and uncertainties, I knew that education was a path I was going to explore to the peak. I grew up with books and I knew the world through books, I understood cultures, countries, ways of life, and how to become a global citizen through books. I became intellectually intoxicated by exploring the minds of noteworthy writers. As a young child with no or miniaturised access to television, I fell in love with books. Given all this, I presume that you would be able to grasp my love for education through my various exploration of diverse educational experiences.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.), CHEMICAL AND BIOPROCESS ENGINEERING, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, UCD, DUBLIN 4, IRELAND

January 2021 - October 2023

Some knowledge/technical skills acquired: 

  • Simulation of energy processes

  • Molecular dynamics simulation (ab-initio and classical)

  • Machine learning forcefields

  • Interface material

  • Quantum mechanics

  • Density functional theory

  • Computational Science

  • FORTRAN

  • Linux  

BUSINESS ANALYTICS, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL ONLINE, AWARDED

2020 - 2020

Business Analytics introduces quantitative methods used to analyse data and make better management decisions. Participants hone their understanding of key concepts, managerial judgment, and ability to apply course concepts to real business problems. Business Analytics was developed by leading Harvard Business School faculty and is delivered in an active learning environment based on the Harvard Business School (HBS) signature case-based learning method.

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA IN TRANSVERSAL SKILLS, NFQ LEVEL 9, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, UCD AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY DUBLIN, TUD, AWARDED, DUBLIN, IRELAND

Sept 2020 - Dec 2020

This diploma was awarded by University College Dublin (UCD) Innovation Academy & Technological University Dublin (TUD)

Transversal skills are also known as ‘soft skills,’ ‘transferable skills’ or ‘power skills.’
These include innovation, creativity, entrepreneurial agility, analytical skills, business acumen, teamwork, and communication skills. They translate across professions and are not confined to a specific industry, job, or company, and can be put to use throughout a lifetime of jobs in an overarching career.
Core Modules: 1. Creative thinking and Innovation 2. Digital Entrepreneurship 3. Design thinking for innovation 4. Digital marketing 5. Global citizenship 6. Entrepreneurship career plan/Design your purposeful life 

MASTERS OF ENGINEERING, MENGSC, NFQ LEVEL 9, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, AWARDED, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN, UCD, DUBLIN 4, IRELAND

September 2018 - August 2019

Activities and societies:

  • UCD international student ambassador (Post-graduate student representatives)

  • UCD volunteer overseas (student member)

 

Some relevant modules studied include;
Advanced process design, Process control, Chemical engineering research project, Advanced experimental design, Advanced characterisation technology, Chemical, and bioprocess engineering design

  • Research project: Cultivation and prediction of Chlorella Vulgaris for microalgae-based biodiesel production using MATLAB R2018b to predict the growth regime.

  • Advanced chemical design: Design of a dual-stage Selexol unit and drawing of P&ID required

  • Mechanical design: Design of a knockout drum required in an acetone plant, and drawing of P&ID required in an acetone plant, and drawing of process flow diagram

  • Bioprocess design: Scaling down of 150 million litres/annum of isobutanol from cellulose and drawing of P&ID and PFD diagrams

  • Individual design: Design of a hydrogen sulphide concentrator used in the selexol unit, and design of the plate-type heat exchanger needed for the concentrator

BACHELORS OF ENGINEERING, B.ENG, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, AWARDED - FIRST CLASS HONOURS, IGBINEDION UNIVERSITY OKADA, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

2010 - 2015

Activities and Societies

  • Class governor 

  • Student representative, radio news reporter

  • Nigeria Society of Engineers

 

In fulfilment of the requirement for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering, I undertook several core modules which formed the basis of my knowledge in computing, examples of some of the core modules include;

  • Computer application in Chemical Engineering: This module involved the use of various software packages in mathematical modelling (MATLAB, Simulink), process simulation (Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus).

  • Process design: This module centred on the feasibility of constructing a chemical plant for the production of 750 tonnes per annum of Potassium Hydrogen Tartrate from Oenological waste (wine lees). The project entailed using Aspen-HYSYS for modelling chemical processes from unit operations to the full, integrated operation of chemical plants.

  • Research Project: My thesis topic hinged on the study ofthe  adsorption of heavy metals using sawdust as a low-cost adsorbent

  • Industrial training scheme: Undertook industrial training from Year 1 - Year 5

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