Prof. R. G. Jimoh

Prof. R. G. Jimoh

Professor

Computer Science

Rasheed Gbenga JIMOH, a Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, University of Ilorin is a Fellow Institute for Classical Entrepreneurship, a Registered Professional Information Technology Practitioner with Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN) and a Fellow of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). Professor Jimoh received his B.Sc. Degree in Computer Science from University of Ilorin with Second Class (Upper Division). He had his M.Sc. Degree in Computer Science from the Premier University of Ibadan in 2006 and finally his Ph.D. in Information Technology from University Utara Malaysia in 2010. He became a Professor in the Department of Computer Science, University of Ilorin in 2018 as the first Professor of Computer Science ever produced by the institution, eight years after he bagged his Ph.D. Degree. Professor Jimoh worked briefly with Data processing Maintenance and Services (DPMS), an IBM Business partner before he joined the services of the University of Ilorin in January 2004. He rose through the ranks to become a FULL Professor of Computer Science in 2018. He was appointed Deputy Director, Ilorin Business School, University of Ilorin between 2012 and 2015, Acting Head of Department of Computer Science between 2013 and 2015, Acting Dean, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences between 2017 and 2019 and finally elected full Dean of same faculty between 2019 and 2021. He was appointed Director, Computer Services and Information Technology (COMSIT) Directorate, the ICT unit of University of Ilorin in August 2023, as the Director of the University of Ilorin ICT Unit, significant milestones achieved showcased strong leadership, strategic vision, and technical expertise in driving digital transformation within a public university. As an active researcher, Professor Jimoh has received several grants and scholarships. Within the last few years, Professor Jimoh has successfully trained 18 Ph.D. and 52 M.Sc. candidates in Computer Science respectively. A widely travelled Professor has several Thesis to his credits as well as over 120 published articles in journals, chapters in books and referred conference proceedings (SCOPUS h-index = 15; Google Scholar h-index= 22).

Qualifications

  • 2008–2010 Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia-Ph.D. Information Technology
  • 2004 - 2006 University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria - M.Sc. Computer Science
  • 1998 – 2002 University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria - B.Sc. Computer Science, 21
  • 1996 –1998 Federal Polytechnic, Offa, Nigeria - ND Computer Science (Upper)

Teaching

Undergraduate
  • CSC 421 - Algorithm Design & Analysis
  • CSC 441 - Database Design and Management
  • CSC 499 - Project
  • CSC 446 - Computer Graphics
  • CSC 456 - CSC 456
  • CSC 464 - Human Computer Interaction
  • CSC 321 - Introduction to Digital Design and Microprocessors
  • CSC 335 - Software Engineering
  • CSC 345 - Operating System
  • GNS 311 - History and Philosophy of Science
  • CSC 338 - Computer System Performance Evaluation
  • GNS 312 - Digital Skill Acquisition
  • CSC 231 - Computer Programming I
  • CSC 214 - Introduction to File Processing
  • CSC 218 - Computer Programming III
  • CSC 230 - Computer Architecture
  • CSC 232 - Computer Hardware, Installation and Management
  • CSC 111 - Introduction to Computer Science I
  • CSC 112 - Introduction to Computer Science II
  • CSC 114 - Computer Appreciation
Postgraduate
  • SCI 802 - ICT and Research Methodology
  • CSC 803 - Design and Analysis of Algorithms
  • CSC 804 - Software Engineering
  • CSC 832 - Modern Cryptography

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Office Address

Room 55, Second Floor, CIS Building, University of Ilorin