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Sunday Usman is a Ph.D. student with a major in Systems and Industrial Engineering and a minor in Data Science and Statistics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Production Engineering at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and his Master of Science in Industrial Engineering at the University of Arizona. His research focuses on life cycle assessment, techno-economic analysis, and GIS-based supply chain optimization for sustainable value recovery from critical minerals, rare earth elements (REEs), and municipal solid waste (MSW). Furthermore, he has collaborated with researchers at AMP Robotics, Idaho National Lab, and Case Western Reserve University to evaluate the environmental impact of emerging technologies on MSW identification, characterization, waste-to-energy conversion, and the recovery of REEs in the United States.

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Skills

Experience

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Graduate Research Assistant

University of Arizona (UA)

Aug-2021 to Present
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Business Development Associate

Foreign admits, India

Apr-2020 to Oct-2020
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Data Analytics Intern

GisKonsult Limited, Nigeria

Sep-2018 to Mar-2019
Organization
Industrial Trainee

Hallelujah Technical Works, Nigeria

Dec-2016 to Feb-2017
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Proposal writing

University of Arizona (UA)

Dec-2023 to Dec-2023
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Undergraduate Research Assistant

University of Ibadan (UI)

Dec-2019 to Dec-2020
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Academic Head

University of Ibadan (UI)

Dec-2015 to Dec-2020
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Tutor

University of Ibadan (UI)

Jul-2016 to Dec-2016
Organization
Tutor

Department of Mathematics, God’s Plan High School

Dec-2013 to Dec-2014
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Industrial Trainee

University College Hospital (UCH), Nigeria

Feb-2018 to Apr-2018

Education

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University of Arizona (UA)

M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

Passout Year: 2024
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University of Ibadan (UI)

B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

Passout Year: 2024
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University of Arizona (UA)

Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering

Pursuing

Publication

Research Article
  • dott image December, 2024

Phage therapy: A targeted approach to overcoming antibiotic resistance

Journal : MP - Microbial Pathogenesis

Research Article
  • dott image October, 2024

Metal and metal oxide nanomaterials for heavy metal remediation: novel approaches for selective, regenerative, and scalable water treatment

Journal : FN - Frontiers in Nanotechnology

Heavy metal contamination in water sources poses a significant threat to environmental and public health, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Nanomaterial-based approaches have e...

Research Article
  • dott image September, 2024

Leveraging artificial intelligence in vaccine development: A narrative review

Journal : JMM - Journal of Microbiological Methods

Vaccine development stands as a cornerstone of public health efforts, pivotal in curbing infectious diseases and reducing global morbidity and mortality. However, traditional vaccine develop...

Research Article
  • dott image June, 2024

Smart waste management: A paradigm shift enabled by artificial intelligence

Journal : WMB - Waste Management Bulletin

Waste management poses a pressing global challenge, necessitating innovative solutions for resource optimization and sustainability. Traditional practices often prove insufficient in address...

Research Article
  • dott image June, 2024

Designing profitable supply chains for lithium-ion battery recycling in the United States

Journal : CTR - Clean Technologies and Recycling

Recycling spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has attracted lots of attention recently, due to the increasing demand for critical materials contained in LIBs, putting high pressure on their g...

Research Article
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Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Production of Rare-Earth Metals via Chloride-Based Molten Salt Electrolysis

Journal : ACSCE - ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering

Neodymium metal is a critical component of rare earth magnets, essential for electric vehicles and the green energy transition, but its production has severe environmental impacts across its...

Research Article
  • dott image November, 2022

A GIS-AHP approach for evaluating site suitability for solar power plant: a case study of Ewekoro LGA., Nigeria

Journal : NIJOTECH - Nigerian Journal of Technology

To address Nigeria's electricity shortages and overreliance on traditional methods, solar power plants are being considered. However, selecting suitable sites for this purpose is critical an...

Projects

Jun-2024 to Present

Techno-economic analysis of molten salt electrolysis for rare earth metal reduction

To perform techno-economic analysis for rare earth metals reduction process through molten salt electrolysis and compare the result with state-of-the-art technologies.
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Jun-2023 to Present

Lifecycle assessment of magnet-to-magnet recycling for clean energy applications in the United State...

To perform lifecycle assessment for magnet-to-magnet recycling from waste magnet material for clean technology applications and compare the result with state-of-the-art technologies
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Jun-2023 to Present

Lifecycle assessment of engineered bacteriophage technology for rare earth metal extraction

To perform lifecycle assessment for rare earth metals extraction through engineered bacteriophage technology and compare the result with state-of-the-art technologies.
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Jun-2022 to Present

Quantitative analysis of battery recycling

To quantify the material, energy, and equipment utilization for a novel battery recycling technology and its environmental impact on respiratory effects, carcinogens, noncarcinogens, acidification, ozone depletion, global warming, smog, eutrophication, ecotoxicity, and fossil fuel depletion.
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Jun-2022 to Jun-2023

Molten salt electrolysis for rare earth metal reduction

To perform lifecycle assessment for rare earth metals reduction process through molten salt electrolysis and compare the result with state-of-the-art technologies.
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Jun-2021 to Jun-2023

A lifecycle assessment of a novel energy generation from municipal solid waste

Analyzing the type and extent of environmental impacts resulting from developing a new energy industry. In this research, we are primarily concerned with how various processes produce emissions that affect human health and increase global warming.
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Jun-2019 to Jun-2020

Suitable site assessment for a solar power plant with analytical hierarchy process and geographic in...

To develop a model that selects cost-effective areas for solar power plants using a combination of operations research methods and Geographic Information Systems.
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Jun-2019 to Jun-2020

Design of a foldable traveling bag

To develop a foldable bag that is lightweight and compact when not in use without compromising its functionality
Jun-2019 to Jun-2020

Use of multi-objective techniques for production planning - case study of a cement factory.

To determine efficient and effective methods for solving optimization problems encountered during cement factory cost minimization and cost maximization.
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Jun-2019 to Jun-2020

Plant layout and facility design (A case Study of a production company)

To design a facility layout that ensures that production inputs flow smoothly and smoothly at the lowest possible cost

Certificates

Issued : May 2020
  • dott image By : DTU - Technical...
  • dott image Event : Introduction to...
Introduction to solar cells
Issued : Jan 2019
  • dott image By : Cognitive Class
  • dott image Event : Python 101 for ...
Python 101 for Data Science
https://courses.cognitiveclass.ai/certificates/08adb965892449c893d084c758a4f5d0
Issued : Dec 2024
  • dott image By : Coursera, Unive...
  • dott image Event : A Circular Econ...
A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism (40 hrs.)
An examination of sustainable metal production options, focusing on a circular economy to increase metal recycling while reducing the need for fresh metal production.
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Issued : Dec 2024
  • dott image By : Coursera, Unive...
  • dott image Event : Life Cycle Asse...
Life Cycle Assessment (23 hrs.)
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of systems, processes, and products with respect to their environmental consequences
Issued : Dec 2024
  • dott image By : Colorado School...
  • dott image Event : Rare Earth Elem...
Rare Earth Elements: Mine to Magnet and Markets (7 hrs.)
An accelerated course on the fundamentals, applications, and economic markets of rare earth permanent magnets in clean energy technologies
Issued : Dec 2024
  • dott image By : Coursera, Dartm...
  • dott image Event : Energy and Envi...
Energy and Environment (22 hrs.)
Application of high-level scientific principles to solve real-world environmental problems
Issued : Dec 2024
  • dott image By : Coursera, Écol...
  • dott image Event : Municipal Solid...
Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries (22 hrs.)
Design of waste management systems in a way that maximizes the social and environmental benefits.
Issued : Dec 2023
  • dott image By : Colorado School...
  • dott image Event : Rare Earth Elem...
Rare Earth Elements: Mine to Magnet and Beyond (6 hrs.)
An accelerated course organized by renowned researchers of the Critical Materials Institute with a focus on the importance and challenges associated with the production of rare earth metals
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Issued : Dec 2023
  • dott image By : University of A...
  • dott image Event : Preventing hara...
Preventing harassment and discrimination
Issued : Dec 2021
  • dott image By : University of A...
  • dott image Event : FERPA Training
FERPA Training
Issued : Dec 2021
  • dott image By : University of A...
  • dott image Event : Teaching Assist...
Teaching Assistant Policy Training Online (TATO)
Issued : Dec 2020
  • dott image By : Coursera, Techn...
  • dott image Event : Introduction to...
Introduction to Solar Cells (23 hrs.)
Issued : Dec 2019
  • dott image By : GISKonsult, Iba...
  • dott image Event : Geographic Info...
Geographic Information System (6 months)
Spatial and non-spatial data collection, analysis and interpretation for effective decision making.
Issued : Dec 2018
  • dott image By : University of I...
  • dott image Event : Enterprise Reso...
Enterprise Resource Planning (3 months)
ES Fundamentals with SAP covering Business Processes, Enterprise System Knowledge, SAP ERP Navigation and Reporting, Procurement to pay, Accounting Concepts, Sales to cash and inventory management integration
...see more
Issued : Apr 2019
  • dott image By : Cognitive Class
  • dott image Event : Data Analysis w...
Data Analysis with Python
https://courses.cognitiveclass.ai/certificates/f0bf1ada5eb040c98d4d85e0e06ecc68
Issued : Apr 2019
  • dott image By : Cognitive Class
  • dott image Event : SQL and Relatio...
SQL and Relational Databases 101
https://courses.cognitiveclass.ai/certificates/b974dc5e0bf043078ab47f4146075ba6
  • dott image By : SAP
SAP ERP
Credential ID ES-SRT-201714-P110

Membership

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Vice President

The African Graduate Students Association (AGSA), University of Arizona

From year 2024 to Present

Invited Position

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Vice President

The African Graduate Students Association (AGSA), University of Arizona

From year 2024 to Present
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Protocol Team Head

University of Arizona (UA)

From year 2019 to 2020
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Hall Representative

University of Ibadan (UI)

From year 2016 to 2019
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Student Coordinator

University of Ibadan (UI)

From year 2018 to 2018

Honours & Awards

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First Outstanding Ph.D. Nigerian Student
Awarded by:

University of Arizona

 Year: 2024
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Departmental Travel Funding
Awarded by:

University of Arizona

 Year: 2024
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Roots for Resilience Fellowship
Awarded by:

University of Arizona

 Year: 2024
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Data Science Fellowship
Awarded by:

University of Arizona

 Year: 2023
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Graduate Professional Student Council Scholarship
Awarded by:

University of Arizona

 Year: 2023
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Systems & Industrial Engineering, Graduate Research Assistantship
Awarded by:

University of Arizona

 Year: 2023
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Systems & Industrial Engineering, Graduate Research Assistantship
Awarded by:

University of Arizona

 Year: 2022
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First Nigerian and the only Ph.D. student
Awarded by:

University of Arizona

 Year: 2021
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Federal Government Merit Scholarship Award
Awarded by:

Federal Government

 Year: 2020
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Second best graduating student
Awarded by:

University of Ibadan

 Year: 2020
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Dean’s Roll of Honor (5 Stars)
Awarded by:

University of Ibadan

 Year: 2020
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Kogi State Bursary Award
Awarded by:

Kogi State

 Year: 2017

Doctoral and Master Thesis Guided

Sites suitability analysis for a solar power plant using analytical hierarchy process and geographic information systems
Research Scholar:

BSc. Thesis (BSc. Thesis)

Institute : University of Ibadan (UI)

Area of research: Industrial Engineering

Scholar9 Profile ID

S9-122024-0206504

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