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Bolaji Olayiwola, P.Eng., Ph.D.

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Senior Research Engineer at NOVA Chemicals
📍 Canada

Bolaji Olayiwola is a Senior Research Engineer at NOVA Chemicals with over 11 years of expertise in thermal pyrolysis, advanced recycling, and catalysis. Holding a Ph. D. from the Technical University Dortmund, he leads R&D projects focused on the companys 2030 decarbonization roadmap and waste plastic recycling, utilizing advanced process modeling and simulation.

Demonstrating a commitment to his community, Bolaji has dedicated his personal time to volunteering with the Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank. This involvement highlights a passion for addressing local needs and supporting community welfare beyond his professional endeavors.

He is a named inventor on patents related to reducing fouling in industrial crackers and reactor systems for oxidative dehydrogenation.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Senior Research Engineer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Canada
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Advanced Recycling
Leads R&D projects at NOVA Chemicals focused on the characterization and direct thermal cracking of pyoil from waste plastics.
Decarbonization Strategy
Serves as the R&D project lead for NOVA's 2030 Decarbonization RoadMap, shaping the company's long-term sustainability goals.
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Career

Work history

8-2024
Senior Research Engineer
NOVA Chemicals
12-2011 - 8-2024
Research Engineer
NOVA Chemicals
6-2011 - 6-2014
Volunteer Work
Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank
6-2009 - 4-2011
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Institute of Mechanical Process Engineering
2-2005 - 5-2009
Post Graduate Research Assistant
Technical University Dortmund
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Education
2005 - 2009
Ph.D.
Technical University Dortmund, Germany
2002 - 2004
M.Sc.
University of Dortmund, Germany
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