Helen Olayinka Ogunsuyi was raised in Ondo state as the third child in a family of eight children. Now herself a mother of five, she is grateful for the support of her husband, who has encouraged her throughout her studies and her career. She completed her bachelor’s, master’s and PhD in chemistry-related disciplines, and is an analytical chemist with a special focus on fuel chemistry. As a lecturer and researcher at FUTA, she teaches and supervises a range of students, from undergraduates to post-graduates.