Avatar Participant Profile: Aminat Suleiman

About Aminat Suleiman:

Suleiman worked with an early-stage company as Materials Innovation and Product Development Specialist. Her educational background includes a doctoral degree in Energy and Materials Sciences from the National Institute for Scientific Research/Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), where she specialized in phase oxide materials, including pristine and doped vanadium dioxide, for energy savings and battery applications. She recently trained in Applied Product Management with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

“Over the years, my career has evolved, with a focus on materials innovation and tech product development for low-carbon solutions,” she says. “I am passionate about driving innovation and solving complex problems in the energy or tech-based industries.”

About the Avatar Ignite experience:

Suleiman says Avatar Ignite was a transformative experience.

“The program brought together a diverse group of professionals, all eager to grow their leadership and networking skills and deepen their strategic thinking,” she says. “I was exposed to cutting-edge core energy innovation processes and frameworks, and the overall collaborative nature of the program really helped expand my mindset.”

The biggest highlight of the program was the opportunity for her team, EthaDry, to pitch their business solution at the Shark Tank event on May 15.

“It was not only an opportunity to highlight our team’s creativity and problem-solving abilities but also a chance to receive valuable feedback from highly successful business leaders,” she says.

What made their business solution stand out, she added, was the use of a smart, integrated water detection system at truck loading terminals, enabling automated quality assurance systems for real-time monitoring of ethanol-gasoline blends.

“Our team took a unique approach to develop a predictive technology solution that incorporates real-time sensors and software integration to detect water content or phase separation in ethanol-gasoline blended fuels to help accelerate the adoption of ethanol-gasoline blends,” she says.

Next Steps and Career Goals:

Suleiman is focused on expanding her expertise in the sustainable technology industry or in low-carbon materials solutions. She aspires to become a leader in the energy industry.

“I am eager to take on more leadership opportunities and contribute to initiatives that drive positive change in the sustainable sector of the oil and gas industry,” she says.

“Ultimately, I see myself in a position where I can influence both strategic decisions and innovation, fostering environments that empower teams and deliver impactful results.”