Oluwasegun Yusuf Raji
Huntsville
Summary
Highly innovative and resourceful researcher with over five years of experience in materials science, specializing in synthesizing and characterizing advanced materials. Demonstrated expertise in experimental design and applications, utilizing various characterization techniques such as FTIR, PXRD, UV-Vis spectroscopy, BET, DLS, and NMR. Strong communicator and collaborative team player committed to driving organizational goals. Led a team in the financial sector, consistently achieving high scores on all performance metrics. Versatile individual dedicated to delivering results and contributing to organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Alabama in Huntsville
01.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded research on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for wastewater remediation, achieving a 98% contaminant adsorption rate, showcasing expertise in environmental chemistry
- Employed advanced analytical techniques, including PXRD, BET, FTIR, UV-Vis, NMR, and DLS, to analyze and enhance materials' properties and performance, demonstrating technical proficiency
- Collaborated across disciplines to co-author and publish research in peer-reviewed journals
- Developed and delivered lecture content for undergraduates in General Chemistry I and II, fostering a deep understanding of Chemical principles among students
- Designed and supervised the Quantitative Analysis lab (CH 224), focusing on analytical and statistical tools for quality control
- Managed grading and provided detailed feedback, contributing to student academic growth and development
Head, Customer Service
First Bank of Nigeria
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Led a customer service team to achieve an average of 90% customer satisfaction metrics, significantly enhancing customer loyalty and retention
- Oversaw the issuance of approximately 1500 instant debit/credit cards per month, positioning the branch as the top-performing in regional and national-wide metrics
- Provided strategic guidance to the retail banking team on loan product offerings, leveraging a robust science background to analyze and improve loan quality and approval processes
- Implemented a meticulous system for document management, ensuring all customer files were accurately maintained, thereby reducing operational errors and enhancing compliance
- Managed and resolved over 2000 customer complaints monthly, improving service standards and elevating customer experience metrics
- Authored and presented comprehensive monthly performance reports to senior management to inform decision-making
Vault Officer
First Bank of Nigeria
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Overseeing a vault containing assets valued at approximately 1.1 billion naira alongside significant foreign currency reserves (USD, GBP, and Euro), ensuring secure and accurate financial stewardship
- Orchestrated the efficient distribution of cash across multiple branches, both regional and inter-regional, to meet operational demands promptly and securely
- Facilitated streamlined operations by optimizing and coordinating supply chain between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other regional bank hubs, ensuring all stakeholders adhered to efficient and compliance standards
- Excelled in clear and effective communication with branch officers, fostering a collaborative network that supports internal customer satisfaction
Laboratory Assistant
Hydrochrom Resources Limited
09.2015 - 07.2018
- Designed and implemented experimental models for quantifying active ingredients in pharmaceutical products, enhancing product quality assessment
- Conducted thorough quality control and assurance on pharmaceutical and food products using advanced analytical tools like HPLC and GC-MS, ensuring compliance with industry standards
- Led training sessions for external clients on the operational use of HPL, fostering client satisfaction
Chemistry Teacher/Laboratory Supervisor
08.2014 - 07.2015
- Taught high school chemistry to over 30 students, resulting in a 90% pass rate on the WAEC examination
- Managed laboratory inventory and ensured all equipment was operational
- Authored comprehensive lesson plans and supervised hands-on laboratory experiments, enhancing student engagement and understanding of chemical concepts
Intern
Hydrochrom Resources Limited
05.2013 - 10.2013
- Gained proficiency with analytical instruments, including- UV-Vis, HPsLC, and GC-MS
- Prepared samples for quality control analysis
Education
PhD - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama05.2026
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, Alabama01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry
University of Lagos
01.2013
Skills
- Research design
- Material Development
- Advanced analytics
- Academic writing
- Excel
- Origin-pro
Affiliations
- Member, American Chemical Society (ACS)
- Member, National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
Communityserviceleadershipexperience
- Mentor, Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP), 01/01/23, Present
- Mentor, Research and Creative Experience for Undergraduates (RCEU), 01/01/23, Present
- Reviewer, Young changemakers fellowship, 01/01/24, Present
- President, UAH Graduate Student Association, 01/01/23, 12/31/24
- Volunteer, Girls in Science and Engineering, 01/01/23, 12/31/24
- Member, Students' Representatives Council (SRC), University of Lagos, 01/01/12, 12/31/14
- Volunteer, International year of Chemistry, University of Lagos, 01/01/13, 12/31/13
- Volunteer, Class representative, 01/01/12, 12/31/14
Publications
- A Review on Covalent Organic Frameworks with Mult-Site Functional Groups as Superior Adsorbents for Adsorptive Sequestration of Radio-Contaminants, Emmanuel, S. S.; Adesibikan, A. A.; Bayode, A. A.; Olawoyin, C. O.; Isukuru, E. J.; Raji, O. Y., J. Organomet. Chem., 2024, Published
- Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Four New d0 Transition Metal Tellurites, Jie Ling.; Raji O. Y; Hailong Peng; Zhehui Weng; Isabelle Bao; Addison Malone; Tyler L. Spano; Andrew Miskowiec; Ming Hu., Journal of Solid-State Chemistry, 2024, Submitted for publication
Workshopcertifications
- Rigaku School for Practical Crystallography- Training on the use and application of single X-ray diffraction (SXRD)
- Hydrochrom Resources Limited - Basic High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
- Coursera - Introduction to Data Analysis Using Excel
- IBM - Python basics
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
University of Alabama in Huntsville
01.2022 - Current
Head, Customer Service
First Bank of Nigeria
08.2020 - 12.2021
Vault Officer
First Bank of Nigeria
08.2018 - 08.2020
Laboratory Assistant
Hydrochrom Resources Limited
09.2015 - 07.2018
Chemistry Teacher/Laboratory Supervisor
08.2014 - 07.2015
Intern
Hydrochrom Resources Limited
05.2013 - 10.2013
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Bachelor of Science - Pure and Applied Chemistry
University of Lagos
PhD - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Alabama in Huntsville
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