ENGR. DR. MOJIRADE MONSURAT OLORUNTOBA FNSE, FNSChE, MAPWEN works at Prototype Engineering Development Institute (PEDI), Km 4, Old Ife Road, P. M. B. 5025, Ilesa, Osun State
Engr. Dr. (Mrs.) OLORUNTOBA Mojirade Monsurat was born in Ikeja, Lagos State some decades ago. She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos State before proceeding to the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Chemical Engineering. She was posted to Cross River State for her one-year mandatory National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) scheme. She had a stint in lecturing before proceeding to the University of Lagos where she bagged a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Chemical Engineering in 2004. She later bagged a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) degree, also in Chemical Engineering from the same University of Lagos in 2020.
She currently works as a Research and Development Officer at Prototype Engineering Development Institute (PEDI), Ilesa, one of the institutes of National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI). Amongst her duties is to plan, organize and supervise activities relating to engineering research projects.
As for her participation in professional activities, she is currently an Elected Member of the Executive Committee of The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE); a Past Chairman, NSE Ilesa Branch and the Pioneer Chairman, The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), Ilesa Chapter. Worthy of note is the instrumental role she played in the formation of the APWEN Chapter in 2012. The young Chapter during her tenure as the Chairman hosted a successful APWEN National Conference/AGM tagged “Virtue 2014”.
CAREER
Mojirade is currently a Chief Research and Development Officer at PEDI, Ilesa, one of the institutes under NASENI.
She has held other positions of responsibilities satisfactorily and with commendations.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
She belongs to several professional bodies, amongst which are:
Registered Engineer, The Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
Fellow, The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
Fellow, The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE)
Member, The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN)
Member, The Society of Women Engineer (SWE), USA
Member, The Nigerian Women In Information Technology (NIWIIT)
TRAININGS, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND CERTIFICATION
She has attended several career enhancement courses, workshops, seminars and conferences (both locally and internationally) and has been a Resource person at a number of workshops and seminars, and Presenter of technical papers at some of the conference proceedings. Some of these are as listed:
Strategic Planning and Implementation For Managers
Total Quality Management: Managing in a Challenging Manufacturing Business Environment
Strategies for Managing Research Development & Innovation in Public And Private Sectors
Certified International Project Managers (CIPM)’ Course
Training on Diffusion of Turbine Technology for SHP Development in West Africa
Modeling Oil and Gas Production and Facilities Using Aspen HYSYS Upstream
PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
She has to her credit scholarly publications in reputable journals. Herewith are some of her academic research papers:
“Diary Industry – Conversion of Raw Milk In A Tripple-Effect Evaporator”, 49th Annual Conference/AGM of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE); Kaduna; November, 2019
“Adsorptive Desulphurization of Diesel Using Modified Sewage Sludge”, National Conference/AGM of the Association of Professional Women Engineers Of Nigeria (APWEN); Asaba; September, 2019.
Mojirade M. Oloruntoba, D. S. Aribike and S. C. U. Nwachukwu. “A Review on Bio- And Adsorptive Desulfurization of Diesel Fuel”. Journal of Scientific Research & Reports, 11(3): 1-6, 2016; Article no.JSRR.26909. ISSN: 2320-0227.
Mojirade M. Oloruntoba, B. A. Olunlade and F. P. Ibitoye. “Effects of Input Variables on the Conversion of 5 Ton/h Processed Tomato Juice in a Triple-Effect Evaporator”. Biotechnology Journal International, 16(4): 1-8, 2016, Article no.BJI.29320. ISSN: 2231–2927.
“Diversification of The Nigerian Economy Through Solid Minerals Exploitation International Conference/AGM of The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE); Abuja; November, 2017
“Synthesis and Design of a Reactive Distillation Column for Producing Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) from Isobutene and Methanol”, International Conference/AGM of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE); Ilorin; December, 2012
“Small Hydro Power for Rural Development – A Neglected Opportunity”, 42nd Annual Conference/AGM of Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE); Abuja; November, 2012
“Science, Technology and Innovation (STI): A Tool for National Development”, 5th National Conference of Association of Professional Women Engineers Of Nigeria (APWEN); Lagos; September, 2012.
AD HOC / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Member, Rotary International
Mentorship of the Girl-Child and Empowerment of Women, Widows in particular
Events Manager, par excellence
STRENGHT
She lives and breathes the “CAN DO” spirit, and that success is only achievable by those who dare!
FAMILY
Mojirade is a mother to four biological children and a number of other dependents.
SERVICE TO NSE:
National Level:
Elected Member, National Executive Committee, The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) (2020)
Chairman, NSE Engineering Manpower and Occupation Committee (2020)
Member, NSE Professional Development Board (2020)
Member, NSE Finance and Budget Committee (2020)
Member, NSE EXCO Committee on Utilization of the NSE COVID 19 Intervention Fund Committee
Elected Member, NSE National Executive Committee (2019)
Chairman, NSE Finance and Budget Committee (2019)
Member, NSE Finance, Administration, Budget and Investment Board (2019)
Member, NSE Business and Rules Committee (2019)
Member, Statutory Audit Committee (2017)
Member, Admission Committee (2017; 2015 and 2014)
Member, Subcommittee on Central Marking of Professional Examination Scripts (2017)
Member, Conference Planning Committee (2015)
Chairman, Conference Planning Sub-committee (Entertainment) (2015)
Member, Manufacturing Committee (2015)
Supervisor, Oversight Function for Professional Examination (October, 2015; April, 2014)
Branch and Division Level:
Member, The Nigerian Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChE) Membership Committee (2020)
Coordinator, South West Zone, The Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), 2020
Member, NSChE Membership Committee (2019)
Ex-Officio, NSE, Ilesa Branch (2018 – 2020)
Chairman, NSE, Ilesa Branch (2016 – 2018)
Vice Chairman, NSE, Ilesa Branch (2015 – 2016; 2014 and 2013)
Ex-Officio, APWEN, Ilesa Chapter (2016 – 2019)
Pioneer Chairman, APWEN Ilesa Chapter (2012 – 2015)
Chairman, LOC, APWEN “Virtue 2014” National Conference/AGM (September, 2014)