Experience & Education

My academic background, professional journey, and community involvement.

Education

Ph.D., Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Expected May 2027

Advisor: Dr. Rajib Saha | Systems and Synthetic Biology Laboratory

Research: Dynamic metabolic modeling, multi-omics integration, enzyme kinetics prediction, AI-driven bioengineering

August 2024

M.S., Chemical Engineering

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Thesis: "Dynamic Metabolic Flux Analysis Amidst Data Variability: Sphingolipid Biosynthesis Case Study in Arabidopsis thaliana Cell Cultures"

February 2020

B.Sc., Chemical Engineering

Obafemi Awolowo University

Summa Cum Laude

Process Systems Engineering Laboratory

Professional Experience

Graduate Research Assistant

Jan 2022 – Present

Systems & Synthetic Biology Lab (SSBio), UNL | Lincoln, Nebraska

  • Built and deployed multi-omic integration frameworks combining bulk/single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics into genome-scale and kinetic models
  • Deployed transformer-based AI/ML pipelines (ESM-2, BERT) to predict enzyme kinetics
  • Developed genome-scale metabolic models and dynamic flux-analysis frameworks
  • Mentored graduate and undergraduate researchers

Scientific Software Developer (Contractor)

Aug 2020 – Mar 2023

TecGroup GmbH | Remote, Germany

  • Developed MATLAB-based tools to convert proprietary HEKA/PatchMaster electrophysiology data into structured CSV
  • Worked with binary data structures, trace records, raw-to-physical signal scaling
  • Supported development, debugging, and QA of importer/export workflows

Process, Systems & Compliance Lead

Nov 2020 – Dec 2021

Savannah Food Hub International | Vandeikya, Nigeria

  • Led process systems, operations, and compliance across agricultural programs
  • Introduced AI-enabled approaches for planning and operational decision support

Research Assistant (Part-time)

Oct 2020 – Dec 2021

Smart Agriculture Innovation Center, Kyungpook National Univ. | South Korea

  • International research team (Korea, US, UK) applying intelligent tools to agriculture
  • Developed optimal sensor-placement algorithm for greenhouse systems
  • Published in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture

Thermal Systems Modeler (Contractor)

Jul 2020 – Aug 2021

Independent Contractor | Remote, Germany

  • Developed heat-exchanger dynamic models and IMC-based PID temperature controllers
  • Built integrated control-oriented models using first-principles energy balances

Research & Teaching Assistant

Jan 2018 – Oct 2020

Process Systems Engineering Lab, Obafemi Awolowo Univ. | Ile-Ife, Nigeria

  • Designed, fabricated, and interfaced a cascaded three-tank system with ARM Cortex processor
  • Implemented classical and modern control methods including NMPC, MHE, EKF, economic MPC
  • Tutored students in Process Dynamics & Control, MATLAB/Simulink

Quality Control Laboratory Analyst (SIWES)

Nov 2018 – Apr 2019

Forte Oil Plc (now Ardova Plc) | Lagos, Nigeria

  • Performed ASTM-based fuel/lubricant quality control testing
  • Supported certification of imported fuel products

Awards & Fellowships

Milton E. Mohr Fellowship

UNL (2025-2026)

College of Engineering Professional Development Fellowship

UNL (2023 & 2025)

David R. Swanson Memorial HCC Travel Award

(2025)

IMES Travel Fellowship

(2025)

Gordon Research Conference Travel Award

(2025)

NSF/USDA-funded Travel Award

26th ISPL 2024

Graduate Travel Award Program (GTAP)

UNL (2024)

NSBE Corporate Scholarship

(2024)

UNL Research Days Honorable Mention

(2024)

AIChE Chemical Engineering for Good (ACE4G)

Global 2nd Place (2021)

MTN Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship

(2017)

AIChE ESC Certificate of Merit for Leadership

(2017-2018)

Honour Roll Award

Federal Science & Technical College (2015)

Best WASSCE Result

Federal Science & Technical College (2014)

Leadership & Service

  • Treasurer, SAME

    UNL (2025-2026)

  • Vice President, Graduate Student Association, ChBE

    UNL (2024-2025)

  • Senator, NSBE

    UNL Chapter (2024-2025)

  • Student Chapter President, AIChE OAU

    (2017-2020) — managed ~250 members

  • Europe & Africa Regional Liaison Officer

    AIChE ESC (3 terms)

  • Journal Reviewer

    PLOS Computational Biology, PLOS ONE, Frontiers, and 10+ journals

  • STEM Outreach

    Judge at AIChE 2025, Mentor at KC STEM Alliance, Judge at UNL Research Days

Memberships

AIChE IMES NSBE NOBCChE Sigma Xi SAME AUSA SPE NSChE