About me
I am currently a researcher in the BioMatter Research Unit at Université Libre de Bruxelles, where my work focuses on applying circular economy principles to transform alternative carbon sources into high-value products. My research is driven by the ambition to contribute to net-zero greenhouse gas solutions through innovative strategies in resource valorization. A central part of my work involves evaluating the scalability of these products for the biomedical and chemical industries by integrating process design, modeling, simulation, and techno-economic analysis. Previously, I served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Stellenbosch University, South Africa, where I specialized in process modeling for integrated biorefinery systems. Before that, I was a Research Fellow at the University of Otago Energy Technology Unit in New Zealand, investigating biological desulfurization of biofuels using sulfur-oxidizing bacteria derived from municipal wastewater, through an integrated biotechnological approach.
My academic path spans three continents and is deeply interdisciplinary. I hold a First-Class Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Nigeria) and a (Highest) Distinction-level Master’s degree in Energy and Environmental Management (UK). I earned my Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Biorefinery & Process Design), (New Zealand); an interdisciplinary program in the Department of Physics with research focused on biomaterials, biochemicals, and biofuels. With a strong foundation in green chemistry and sustainable engineering, my research is dedicated to the development of bioenergy, biochemicals, and biomaterials for cross-sectoral applications in chemical, industrial, and biomedical engineering. Please visit the publication page for more information.
Vision and mission statements
My vision is to advance circular economy principles by transforming organic waste streams into sustainable carbon resources for the production of biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials. By integrating interdisciplinary research with industrial collaboration, I aim to translate scientific innovation into commercially viable solutions that support decarbonization in the biomedical and chemical sectors. I aspire to contribute to a low-carbon, resource-efficient future in which waste is redefined as a valuable asset and environmental integrity is preserved.
My academic path spans three continents and is deeply interdisciplinary. I hold a First-Class Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Nigeria) and a (Highest) Distinction-level Master’s degree in Energy and Environmental Management (UK). I earned my Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (Biorefinery & Process Design), (New Zealand); an interdisciplinary program in the Department of Physics with research focused on biomaterials, biochemicals, and biofuels. With a strong foundation in green chemistry and sustainable engineering, my research is dedicated to the development of bioenergy, biochemicals, and biomaterials for cross-sectoral applications in chemical, industrial, and biomedical engineering. Please visit the publication page for more information.
Vision and mission statements
My vision is to advance circular economy principles by transforming organic waste streams into sustainable carbon resources for the production of biofuels, biochemicals, and biomaterials. By integrating interdisciplinary research with industrial collaboration, I aim to translate scientific innovation into commercially viable solutions that support decarbonization in the biomedical and chemical sectors. I aspire to contribute to a low-carbon, resource-efficient future in which waste is redefined as a valuable asset and environmental integrity is preserved.
