HONOURS, AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
HONOURS, AWARDS & PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Every award below reflects performance that exceeded expectations in research excellence, engineering execution, safety leadership, and academic achievement.
RESEARCH FUNDING & EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Aspire Award for Research Excellence (AARE 2019) Post-Doctoral Fellowship
Khalifa University, UAE | 2020 | ~USD 272,500
Competitively awarded to early-career researchers demonstrating exceptional research potential and impact. Selected from a national UAE research pool for outstanding scientific contributions in chemical engineering and advanced materials.
Award Value: ~USD 272,500 over 2-year post-doctoral period
Selection Criteria: Research excellence, innovation potential, and national R&D impact
Research Focus: Thermochemical systems, rare earth extraction, and process optimization
Aspire Award for Research Excellence (AARE 2017) Research Funding Grant
Khalifa University, UAE | 2019 | ~USD 109,000
A second consecutive AARE funding award confirming sustained research excellence and grant competitiveness across multiple funding cycles.
Award Value: ~USD 109,000
Contribution: Advanced rare earth and critical materials research with industrial commercialization focus
Recognition: Consecutive AARE awards demonstrate consistent research impact and proposal excellence
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE & SCHOLARSHIPS
Khalifa University Research Assistant Scholarship
Khalifa University, UAE | 2016 2019
Fully-funded PhD research scholarship awarded on the basis of exceptional academic performance and strong research proposal aligned with UAE national R&D priorities.
Coverage: Full tuition, stipend, and research expenses throughout PhD program
Research Area: Chemical engineering, thermochemical systems, and rare earth materials
Selection Basis: Academic merit and alignment with national science and technology strategy
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Full Graduate Student Scholarship & Outstanding Graduating Student Award
Masdar Institute (now Khalifa University), UAE | 2014 2016
Awarded full merit-based scholarship for MSc study at one of the UAE's most selective graduate engineering institutions. Recognized with the Outstanding Graduating Student Award upon completion.
Award: Full Graduate Scholarship + Outstanding Graduating Student Award
Recognition: Top-ranked graduate student in MSc Chemical Engineering cohort
Institution: Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Federal Government of Nigeria Scholarship for Exceptionally Talented Students
Federal Government of Nigeria | 2008
National merit scholarship awarded to students demonstrating exceptional academic talent and potential in science and engineering fields.
Award: National merit scholarship for advanced engineering education
Selection: National competitive examination and academic performance ranking
Odua Scholarship for Outstanding Students from Odua States
Odua Investment Company, Nigeria | 2008
Regional merit scholarship recognizing outstanding academic achievement among students from Odua states in Nigeria.
Award: Regional scholarship for academic excellence
Recognition: Outstanding academic performance at state and regional level
Dean's Honours List
Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
Recognized on the Dean's Honours List for consistently outstanding academic performance throughout undergraduate studies in Chemical Engineering.
Recognition: Academic excellence distinction top-ranked undergraduate students
KU Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award
Khalifa University, UAE | 2024
Awarded by Khalifa University for demonstrated excellence in laboratory safety culture, risk management practices, and safety leadership within research operations.
Award: Institutional recognition for outstanding laboratory safety performance
Impact: Contributed to establishing a high-standard safety culture across the research group
Significance: Safety leadership recognized at institutional level reflecting engineering professionalism and operational discipline
KU Distinguished Service Award
Khalifa University, UAE | 2024
Recognized for distinguished and sustained service contributions to Khalifa University's research, academic, and community programs.
Award: Institutional recognition for outstanding service beyond core responsibilities
Impact: Contributed to knowledge transfer, student mentorship, and research community development
Significance: Dual recognition in 2024 (Safety + Service) reflects consistent leadership excellence across engineering and institutional domains
40+ Published Research Papers | Peer-reviewed journal articles across Chemical Engineering, Process Technology, AI & Data Analytics, and Advanced Materials
2,982+ Total Citations | Demonstrating broad research impact and industry adoption of findings across international engineering and science communities
h-index: 23 | Reflecting sustained research quality and consistent citation by peers across multiple disciplines and publication venues
$831,000+ in Competitive R&D Funding | Successfully secured and managed multi-round competitive research grants from UAE national funding bodies (AARE 2017 + AARE 2019)
$6.8M+ Research Facility | Led and contributed to the design, procurement, and build-out of a state-of-the-art chemical engineering and materials research facility at Khalifa University
80+ Researchers Trained & Mentored | Directly supervised and mentored PhD candidates, MSc students, research assistants, and junior researchers across multiple research projects
60+ Peer Review Contributions | Active peer reviewer for leading international journals including ACS journals, Elsevier, and Springer publications in chemical engineering and energy
These metrics are not just numbers they represent a track record of rigorous scientific contribution, institutional impact, knowledge transfer, and sustained engineering excellence across a decade of professional activity.