ISMAILA ABDULKAREEM YUNUS

26 Akintunde Close, Onike, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria

+2347010067332, +2348039595158 ismail.yakareem@gmail.com

QUALITY & PROCESS CONTROL ANALYST

A Recognised Expert in Research and Development, Experienced in All Aspects of Lab Analysis
Highly motivated and innovative industrial chemist and research assistant with good analytical mind and a strong
passion for excellence and process improvement. Demonstrated track record of accurately completing research,
quality control, lab analysis, teaching and project management. Proven ability to manage projects independently while
maintaining balance working on team projects in deadline-driven situations. Extensive technical problem-solving
experience, risk impact assessment and understanding of industry standards. Leverages interpersonal and time
management skills to successfully streamline workflow and productivity, achieving organisational goals and objectives.

CORE COMPETENCIES
Research and Development Quality Control Technical Support Time Management Microsoft Office
Suite
People Management Database (SQL, Oracle), PDMS and CCNA Analytical & Problem Solving
Project Management HYSYS (Flow Assurance) Software Tools Leadership
Effective Communications Policies and Procedures

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

RESEARCH INSTITUTE KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS DHAHRAN

Saudi Arabia Aug 2014 May 2016
Research Assistant
Oversee sample processing for heavy metal detection in seawater samples in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Formulate standard solutions and optimize experiment reaction conditions for optimal conversions.

COMMUNITY GRAMMAR SCHOOL SASA, Ibadan Mar 2012 2013

Chemistry Teacher
Educated all arms of the senior session and took tutorial sessions to prepare students for external
examinations.

COCA-COLA May 2009 2010

Laboratory Analyst
Performed testing for the carbon purity on every delivery to confirm its purity before storage. Delivered
technical support to laboratory projects and routine analysis of products.
Completed daily analytical testing of petroleum products like PMS and AGO including Appearance, Color,
Density, Flashpoint, and Viscosity. Executed timely laboratory test on caustic strength for washer efficiency.
Directed proper maintenance and calibration of analytical testing and laboratory equipment. Performed a
routine check on the crowner and filter efficiency as production goes on.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

MUKA NIGERIA LTD Feb 2006 Jan 2009

Poultry Farm Supervisor
Actively received incoming goods/ supplies and dispatched products outwards with appropriate
documentations, maintained and controlled effective logistic processes for safe delivery of products in a timely
manner.
Placed orders and sustained stock inventories and guaranteed a unified objective amongst the employees.

EDUCATION

MSc Industrial and Analytical Chemistry

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Dhahran Saudi Arabia, Aug 2014 May 2016
B.Tech (Hons) Industrial Chemistry (2:1)
Abubakar, Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi, Nigeria, Nov 2005 Sep 2011

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING COURSES

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HYSYS, Engineering Support Limited, May 2014 Aug 2014

PDMS, Engineering Support Limited, Nov 2013 Mar 2014
Fire Safety, Eduwhere, Chapel Hill, NC 27515, United States, Mar 2013 May 2013
Laboratory Safety and Chemical Hygiene, Eduwhere, Chapel Hill, NC 27515, United States, Oct 2016 Nov 2016

HONORS & AWARDS

MSc Scholarship at King Fahd University of Petroleum and minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Aug 2014 May 2016
Ashaka cement merit scholarship Award, Nov 2009 2011
EPNL (TOTAL) National Merit Scholarship Award, Mar 2007 2013

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Chemical Society of Nigeria Student Membership

Society for Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Student Membership

PROJECTS

Production of biodiesel from calabash plant (2011): In the quest for alternative source of oil, used the
aforementioned plant seed oil (non-edible) for production of biodiesel which was in the acceptable limit for fuel
based on the American Society for Testing and Measurements (ASTM) and the European Union (EU)
standards.
Desulfurization of model fuel using silver nanoparticles coated electro-membrane flow reactor (2015): We
developed Silver nanoparticles coated electro-membrane flow reactor for the first time for the removal of sulfur
compounds in crude oil. Diesel was used as a model for the crude oil. A wide range of sulfur compounds;
thiophene, benzothiophene, methylbenzothiophene, dimethylbenzothiophene, dibenzothiophene, and
methyldibenzothiophene were tested for removal.
Designed and fabricated a microreactor for solar photochemical reaction applications. (2016): We fabricated a
capillary flow reactor and applied for photochemical reactions on a micro scale under sunlight irradiation in
Saudi Arabia. Alpha aminonitrile was synthesized in good to excellent yields based on conversion under
shorter reaction time compared to the conventional batch systems under LED (Light emitting diodes)
irradiation
Extraction of heavy metals in seawater samples around the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. (2014-2016): oversaw
sample processing for the sea water samples collected across the kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the center
for environment and water in the research institute of the King Fahd University of petroleum and minerals
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Pyrolysis of outcrop source rock samples for hydrocarbon profiling using GC-MS (gas chromatography mass
spectrometry) pyrolyzer (2015): carried out an in-situ GC-MS-pyrolyzer for the hydrocarbon profiling of outcrop
rock samples collected from the southern region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

PUBLICATIONS

I. Abdulkareem Yunus, C. Basheer, H.A. Al-Muallem, Sunlight assisted synthesis of -aminonitrile using
Capillary flow microreactor: A new approach, J. Environ. Chem. Eng. (2016). doi: 10.1016/j.jece.2016.05.025.

Munzir H. M. Mohammed1, Salawu Omobayo Adio2, Ismaila Y. Abdulkareem1, Chanbasha Basheer1 and
Mohammad Nahid Siddiqui1,3 Desulfurization of Model Fuel using Silver Nanoparticles Coated Electro-
Membrane Flow Reactor (submitted).