Department Of Computer Science
Lecturer I
Computer Science
Joseph Bamidele AWOTUNDE, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria. He is a recipient of Faculty of Information and Communication Science, University of Ilorin, Nigeria: The Faculty Researcher of the Year 2024. He is listed in the World’s Top 2% Scientists for single-year impact for 2024 (compiled by John P.A. Ioannidis, Stanford University & published by Elsevier BV). He received the Best AI Researcher in Higher Education Award (University Category) at the 2025 AI Awareness Day in Higher Education. His area of research interest cuts across Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Social Computing, Bioinformatics, and Biometrics. He has to his credit over two hundred and fifty publications in reputable outlets like Elsevier, Springer, Hindawi, among others, covering journals, edited conference proceedings, and chapters in books. He edited over 2 CRC Press, 3 Elsevier, and 2 Springer books. He was part of the team that won the Artificial Intelligence for Females in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (AI4FS) Grant sponsored by the Royal Academy of Engineering (Higher Education Partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa (HEP SSA) 22/24). Dr. Awotunde J. B. is also a member of many professional bodies within and outside Nigeria, such as the International Association of Engineers and Computer Scientist (MIAENG), Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (MCPN), and Nigeria Computer Society (MNCS), Internet Society.
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