Honor Society® member
Benjamin Babalola
Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at Purdue University
- chemistry
- Class of 2026
- West Lafayette, Indiana
Member since August 2023
About
With a perfect CGPA of 5.0/5.0, he graduated with honors in Biochemistry from Mountain Top University. His remarkable contributions to the scientific community include 11 published articles and presentations at international conferences. Babalola was nominated for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Honors Award for Outstanding Youth Service in 2021, and received the Honor's Award from the Governor of the Kogi State and National Youth Service Corps for his impactful national service. Through EducationUSA, he secured a fully-funded offer for his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Purdue University. Babalola's research focuses on disease-specific targets in cancer and Alzheimer's, holding potential for groundbreaking therapies. With his passion for making a lasting impact, he envisions a future as a scientific leader.
Education
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Purdue University
Chemistry
2022 – 2026
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Mountain Top University
Biochemistry
2016 – 2019
Honors and awards
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Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund
This prestigious award is a testament to the university's commitment to open access and scholarly communication. The Purdue University Libraries Open Access Publishing Fund is a financial support mechanism that assists students in publishing.
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Travel Grant from Purdue University's Chemistry Department
This grant provides financial support to students for attending conferences, workshops, and seminars related to chemistry and its sub-disciplines. It serves as an acknowledgment of the recipient's dedication to academic growth and research dissemination.
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Tier One Advancing Science Conference Grant (ASCG)
It is a prestigious honor presented by the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NoBBChE). This grant recognizes exceptional promise and emerging talent in the field of chemistry.
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Chancellor’s Prize for Overall Best Graduating Student
This prize recognizes not only the recipient's exceptional academic performance but also their holistic development, including their involvement in extracurricular activities, community service, and leadership roles. It signifies the recipient's embodimen
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dean's list
The Dean’s Prize for Best Graduating Student in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences is a coveted award presented to the student who has demonstrated exceptional excellence within the college's academic programs.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Professor
- Graduate school interests
Chemistry; Chemical Biology; Biochemistry
- Outside the classroom
Reading; Playing Music; Meeting new people
Experience
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Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant
Purdue University
Nov 2022 – Jul 2026
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Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
Mountain Top University
Dec 2020 – Aug 2022
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Assistant Lecturer
Kogi State Polytechnic
Dec 2019 – Nov 2020
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Quality Control Officer (Intern)
Neimeth Pharmaceutical Int'l Plc
Jul 2018 – Sep 2018
Volunteering
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Team Lead and Project Manager
Renovation of Kubgbani Community School and the Kick COVIS-19 Project in West Africa
Mar 2020 – Nov 2022
Languages
- English (US) Fluent
- French (France) Beginner
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