- Update myself on scientific advancements within the industry Visiting sites such as ICheme, Elsevier, and Science Direct
SODIQ AINA
London,london
Summary
Experienced Process engineer with a total of 3 years laboratory and Industrial plant experience. Carrying a BSc from the University of Lagos and MSc (Distinction) in Advanced Chemical Engineering from London South Bank University . Covering oil and gas , renewable energy systems, chemical process modelling, and cross functional project leadership.
Skilled in writing technical reports, python programming, Aspen HYSYS and process simulation. Covering optimisation, mass balance , energy balance and risk assessment.
Carrying strong knowledge in laboratory and Industrial safety compliances, processes and COSHH.
Actively seeking to apply my experience, skills and passion into the chemical engineering industry and future projects.
Overview
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1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
AI Model Trainer (STEM)- Part Time
Outlier.ai
11.2025 - Current
- Design prompts and evaluates model responses, contributing to the development of generative AI models through reinforcement from human feedback (RLHF).
- Evaluated AI model output quality, enabling necessary corrections and ensuring optimal performance.
- Utilised AI technology to analyse chemical reactions, processing chemistry problems through chat box and evaluating outputs.
- Use of AI to validate chemical reactions, balancing chemical reactions and reinforce the safety of suggested synthetic routes
- Annotates data and segments scientific articles, enabling accurate interpretation of scientific literature by Natural Language Processing (NLP) models.
- Annotated molecular data which included, 2D/3D molecular representations and SMILES strings
- Produced instructions for safety protocols using AI outputs, ensuring compliance in handling illicit, hazardous, and restricted substances.
- Performed audits on laboratory protocols, safety documents, and spectral information ( NMR, mass spec, IR )
Prompt Engineer- Part Time
Data Annotation Tech
10.2024 - Current
- Implemented prompt engineering techniques and principles, establishing rubrics for optimising AI model responses.
- Designed AI intuitive templates, ensuring integration of workflows
- Supported team in enhancing AI-supported workflows and quality analysis processes.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis, generating insights to improve AI workflows and outputs.
- Evaluated various types of data for AI training and LLMs refinement specifically in advanced chemistry.
- Wrote and a reviewed codes used by AI pipelines, data handling, automation logic and system integration
Graduate Process Engineer
FrieslandCampina WAMCO
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Assisted senior engineers with process improvement and optimisation initiatives to enhance yield and efficiency.
- Performed mass and energy balances, heat transfer (sterilization /pasteurization/ exchangers), fluid mechanics, clean-in-place (CIP) systems, and UHT processing.
- Monitored liquid milk production parameters such as temperature, flow rate, pasteurization performance and pressure to keep the process stable.
- Monitored control parameters which included fat content, PH , temperature, pressure and moisture levels whilst adhering to safety protocols such as HACCP
- Monitored chemical dosing systems during CIP operations, adjusting concentrations to ensure compliance with hygiene standards.
- Verified caustic soda and nitric acid concentrations against safety data sheets prior to initiating CIP cycles on pipelines and heat exchangers
- Assisted in process and equipment design: separation units , thermal units, homogenizers , pasteurizers, dairy separation membranes
- Supported the operators and process technicians during shifts to gain hands-on experience about the process.
- Conducted equipment maintenance to prevent operational disruptions and enhance efficiency., components ( such as filtration membranes), and coordination of production pauses
- Applied heat transfer kinetics principles to ensure effective pathogen destruction in milk products, preserving taste and nutritional value while minimising energy and water consumption.
Process Engineering Intern
OVH Energy
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Used software such as PETEX and Aspen HYSYS to calculate how to maximize the flow of oil and gas from wells using technique such as injecting gas and water
- Assisted in equipment and process design which included, heat exchangers, distillation columns, reactors, valves , pumps, pipes ( P & D), and pipelines using software such as Aspen HYSYS
- Balanced plant operations by adjusting piping and fuel gas supply lines to optimise oil and gas extraction and energy production processes.
- Managed chemical and inhibitor injection systems to optimise production processes and crude oil fluid dynamics transport
- Analysed operational data to identify and troubleshoot technical faults, equipment bottlenecks, corrosion, and off-specification product issues, enabling effective resolution.
- Conducted pressure checks on pipes and vessels to ensure system integrity of interface boundaries, pipes , valves, tanks , vessels reactors to contain high pressure and prevents ruptures / explosions
- Calculated pressure drops, system curves and friction factors to select the correct size of compressors and centrifugal pumps simulating Optimal conditions where there is no slugging of oil, gas and water
- Calculated condensation and boiling heat transfer coefficients to manage the two phase of heat transfer dynamics in distillation hoops during petroleum refining
- Conducted hazard studies such as HAZOP, environmental audits, and process safety reviews
- Reviewed Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) packages for oil and gas projects and early feasibility studies on planned petroleum and natural gas projects
- Assisted senior engineers with design, material selection and safety review of pressure vessels using COMPRESS
- Delivered over 20 P&IDs and PFDs in AutoCAD.
- Prepared technical reports, documentation, and presentations to support project decision-making.
Quality Engineering Intern
Omnik Plastics
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Performed several quality tests such as friction test, opacity test, dart impact test and tensile test on the samples collected from the Multi-layer blown film extrusion machine.
- Monitored the extrusion parameters such as temperature, screw speed and pressure to keep the process stable
- Inspected raw materials (LDPE and LLDPE pellets) for contamination and moisture to ensure quality standards
- Managed bulk polymer additives following SDS requirements to ensure correct storage segregation and prevent chemical incompatibility
- Used calibrated dispensing equipment for controlled bulk transfer, eliminating splash and spillage risk
- Complied with laboratory COSHH regulations and health and safety protocols for safe removal of toxic waste (e.g. chlorinated aromatic compounds into halogenated waste containers)
Education
MSc - Advanced Chemical Engineering
London South Bank University
London, ENG10-2025
BSc - Chemical Engineering
University of Lagos
Lagos09-2022
Skills
- MATLAB
- ANSYS
- Aspen HYSYS
- Mass balance
- Energy balance
- HAZOP
- HAZID
- LCA
- Fault Tree Analysis
- AUTOCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- HPLC
- FT-IR
- Electrophoresis
- Process Modelling and Simulation
- Microsoft Office ( word, excel ,PowerPoint, teams, colab)
- Technical reporting
- Microscopy
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Audits
- Project Management
- Machine learning
- Use of laboratory equipment
- PRO II
- Knowledge of COSSH and ATEX
- Communication
- Leadership
- Team work
- Attention to detail
- Laboratory software (LIMS)
Certification
- Registered Engineer
- Nigeria Society of Chemical Engineers (NSChe)
- Associate Member ICHEME
Interests
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://linkedin.com/in/sodiq-aina96b0b018b
References
References are available upon request
Industrial day visits
- UK Atomic Energy Association (Culham) - fusion energy. Tour of the fusion energy production plant; equipment and industrial processes explained
- Air separation unit (Southampton) - overview of equipment used, such as piping, vents, distillation columns and health and safety protocols
- The Brewery (Chiswick)- processing of alcoholic beverages which included yeast fermentation, centrifugation and maturation
- Icheme workshop (London)
Timeline
AI Model Trainer (STEM)- Part Time
Outlier.ai
11.2025 - Current
Prompt Engineer- Part Time
Data Annotation Tech
10.2024 - Current
Graduate Process Engineer
FrieslandCampina WAMCO
01.2023 - 09.2024
Process Engineering Intern
OVH Energy
11.2019 - 01.2020
Quality Engineering Intern
Omnik Plastics
06.2019 - 10.2019
MSc - Advanced Chemical Engineering
London South Bank University
BSc - Chemical Engineering
University of Lagos