Mumuni Amadu

Experienced research scientist and educator with PhD in Chemical Engineering and expertise in geological carbon sequestration, petroleum engineering, and materials science. Demonstrated success in academic teaching, industrial R&D, and published research. Skilled in laboratory analysis, core flooding studies, and polymer development for marine applications.

Currently serving as Research Fellow at Cape Breton University with focus on geological carbon storage and vegetable oils as transformer fluid alternatives.

Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Fellow - Cape Breton University - Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

(2020-01)

Research focus on geological carbon storage and measurement of physical and chemical properties of vegetable oils as alternatives for transfer fluids.

Research Associate - AireSun Technologies - Glace Bay, Sydney, Nova Scotia

(2020-01)

Industrial research affiliation focused on green solutions and alternative technologies.

Research and Development Engineer - Graphite Innovation Technology - Halifax, Nova Scotia

(2019-01 - 2019-09)

Development of low surface free energy polymers for anticorrosion protection and marine coatings.

Part-time Lecturer - Dalhousie University - Halifax, Canada

(2010-01 - 2015-12)

Taught multiple petroleum and chemical engineering courses at graduate level.

• PETR 6060: Petroleum geoscience
• PETR 6030: Natural gas reservoir engineering
• PETR 6050: Petroleum production technology
• PETR 6010: Petroleum Reservoir Engineering
• Special topics in chemical engineering related to petroleum
• PETR 6980: Petroleum engineering graduate project design

Teaching Assistant - Dalhousie University - Halifax, Canada

(2008-01 - 2010-12)

Teaching assistant for multiple undergraduate and graduate engineering courses.

• Mine 4850: Senior Design (2008)
• Mine 3611: Rock Mechanics (2009)
• Mine 4821: Petroleum Reservoir Engineering (2009)
• PETR 6040 (2010)

Research Assistant in Carbonate Geology - Technical University of Denmark - Denmark

(2006-01 - 2007-12)

Geotechnical Specialist - Cape Breton gypsum mine - Cape Breton, Canada

(2008-09 - 2008-10)

Geotechnical mapping for slope design.

Exploration Geologist - Sian Goldfields Ltd - Nkawkaw, Ghana

(1993-08 - 2000-09)

Regional exploration and geological mapping for gold mining operations.

• Regional geochemical soil sampling over property including arrangements and planning
• Planning and execution of infill work based on assay results
• Planning of follow-up works
• Day-to-day mapping of exploratory trenches
• Selection of geochemical samples for assay works
• Planning of drill holes based on structural information from intercepted mineralization
• Drilled core logging and sampling for assaying
• Day-to-day liaison with drilling crew for proper positioning of drill holes
• Geotechnical works for mine development

Grade Control Officer - Sian Goldfield - Nkawkaw, Ghana

(2000-06 - 2000-09)

Open pit mining grade control operations.

PhD - Chemical Engineering - Dalhousie University (2016-12)

MSc - Petroleum Engineering - Technical University of Denmark (2006-12)

MSc - Engineering, Oil and Gas Technology - Aalborg University (2002-12)

BSc HONS - Geological Engineering - University of Science and Technology Kumasi