About
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.
Skills & Expertise
Auto CAD
Life Cycle Assessment
Financial Modeling
Technoeconomic analysis
Supply Chain Optimization
Research Interests
Production Engineering
Industrial Engineering
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Experience
Graduate Research Assistant
Developed the material and energy flows, identified major cost drivers, reviewed literature, and compared total cost of the novel technology setup with state-of-the-art technologies, and preparing manuscript.
Proposal writing
During the proposal development stage, I built maps using ArcGIS Pro for “[Federal] "Global Centers Track 1: Global Center for Sustainable Li-lon Battery Recycling (SLIBaR) with Low Water Consumption", other senior personnel at the University of Arizona, $379,619 for Jin (PI: Qing Hao, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, UArizona). Prime sponsor - National Science Foundation, total requested fund: $4,999,565, 12/2023-11/2028, submitted” to gain better understanding of the problem statement and potential solutions.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Conceptualized the project idea, reviewed literature, interacted with other decision-making experts, wrote the research proposal, developed the questionnaire for investors, prepared manuscript, and published a collaborative journal article.
Academic Head
Facilitated sessions in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Calculus
Business Development Associate
Executed Decision making strategies to improve profitability.
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Coordinated team members to analyze the performance of different departments and ensure that the set objectives are met.
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Built a network of student representatives (Ambassadors) in various Universities in Nigeria.
Education
University of Arizona (UA)
University of Arizona (UA)
University of Ibadan (UI)
Projects
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
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.
Design of a foldable traveling bag
To develop a foldable bag that is lightweight and compact when not in use without compromising its functionality
Suitable site assessment for a solar power plant with analytical hierarchy process and geographic information systems.
To develop a model that selects cost-effective areas for solar power plants using a combination of operations research methods and Geographic Information Systems.
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.
Certificates & Licenses (17)
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
Geographic Information System (6 months)
Spatial and non-spatial data collection, analysis and interpretation for effective decision making.
Introduction to Solar Cells (23 hrs.)
Teaching Assistant Policy Training Online (TATO)
FERPA Training
Awards & Achievements (12)
🏆 Dean’s Roll of Honor (5 Stars)
🏆 Second best graduating student
🏆 Systems & Industrial Engineering, Graduate Research Assistantship
🏆 Systems & Industrial Engineering, Graduate Research Assistantship
🏆 Roots for Resilience Fellowship
Thesis Guided (1)
Sites suitability analysis for a solar power plant using analytical hierarchy process and geographic information systems
Institution: University of Ibadan (UI)
Professional Memberships (1)
The African Graduate Students Association (AGSA), University of Arizona
Country: United States
Invited Position (4)
Vice President
Protocol Team Head
Hall Representative
Student Coordinator
Publications (7)
Vaccine development stands as a cornerstone of public health efforts, pivotal in curbing infectious diseases and reducing global morbidity and mortality. However, traditional vaccine development metho...
Heavy metal contamination in water sources poses a significant threat to environmental and public health, necessitating effective remediation strategies. Nanomaterial-based approaches have emerged as...
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 and often po...
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 geological...
Waste management poses a pressing global challenge, necessitating innovative solutions for resource optimization and sustainability. Traditional practices often prove insufficient in addressing the es...
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