Benjamin Ayoade Ilesanmi 

I am Benjamin Ayoade Ilesanmi, obtained my Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, in 2023. My undergraduate research focused on designing controller to optimize the operation of a real-time system.

Joined Biofil Technologies Nigeria Limited in 2024 as a Chemical Engineer, where I supervised the production of biogas from organic waste. Currently, I am a Graduate Research Assistant in Dr. Debangsu Bhattacharyya’s Advanced Process and Energy Systems Engineering Group. Apart from my academic pursuits, I enjoy playing soccer, designing, and having fun.  

Work Experience:

Chemical Engineer, Biofil Technologies Nigeria Limited, Lagos, Nigeria, 2024

Research Assistant, Process Control And Instrumentation, OAU, Nigeria  2022 - 2024

Research and Development Intern, EGIL Henkel Organization, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2021

Research Intern, Center for Energy Research and Development, OAU, Nigeria, 2020 

Education:

Ph.D.   Chemical Engineering, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, 2024 - Present

B.S.      Chemical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, 2023

 Membership:

AIChE, SPE, NSChE