Professor Kingsley Chiwuike Ukaoha is a distinguished academic and an expert in the field of Computer Science and Information Technology, currently serving as the Dean of the College of Science & Computing at Wigwe University. With a rich academic and professional background that spans over two decades, Professor Ukaoha’s journey in academia began at the University of Benin, Nigeria in 2004, where he got appointed as a Graduate Assistant and rose through the ranks to the position of a Professor in 2020. He joined the Wigwe University Community in 2024 after a two-year sojourn as a Lecturer at Pan Atlantic University, Lagos State, where he began to refine his teaching approaches.

His teaching philosophy is rooted in the development of innovative methods to engage and inspire students, fostering a learning environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking, and practical application of knowledge. His contributions to education are complemented by a robust portfolio of research and publications, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of Computer Science. His academic credentials are impressive, with a Ph.D. in Computer Science (2014), an M.Sc. (2006), and a B.Sc. (2000) all from the University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in Data Processing from the same institution (1995).

Professor Ukaoha is actively involved in various professional and scholarly communities. He is a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers (IEEE) since 2008 (and currently the Vice-Chair of the IEEE, Nigeria Section and Chair, Technical Activities Sub-Committee, IEEE Africa Council), a Fellow of the African Scientific Institute since 2015, and a member of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS). He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (Chartered) His dedication to the global academic community is further evidenced by his role as a Visiting Professor of Computer Science at Chandigarh University, Punjab, India, since 2023.

In addition to his teaching and research, Professor Ukaoha is a regular attendee at international conferences and workshops, where he shares his insights and learns from peers across the globe. His work continues to impact the academic and technological communities, making him a respected figure in both national and international circles.

Professor Kingsley Ukaoha is also involved in humanitarian work as he is currently a member of the Rotary Club of Uselu, Benin where he served as the President in 2012/2013 as well as the Assistant Governor, Zone 7 of Rotary District 9141 in 2023/2024. He has attended several Rotary International Conventions as well as participated in numerous Rotary Friendship Exchange Visits across the World. He is committed towards the application of Computing technology in solving societal and environmental problems, and a commitment to excellence in education. His innovative teaching methods, and his active participation in professional societies underscore his status as a leading figure in the field of Computer Science. His career is marked by a continuous pursuit of knowledge and a passion for nurturing the next generation of technology leaders.

Dr. Onyeachu obtained his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria. His research focuses on the application of classical, electroanalytical, computational and spectroscopic techniques for surface modification of metallic materials, investigating corrosion & corrosion mitigation phenomena at low and high temperature oxidation, developing green energy, and environmental remediation.

He was a TWAS Postgraduate fellow at the State Key Lab for Corrosion & Protection (Institute of Metal Research) Shenyang China. His Postdoctoral experience was at the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Advanced Materials (Formerly the Center of Research Excellence in Corrosion, CoRE-C) at the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia. His research team has been granted several United States Patents for developing highly effective corrosion inhibitor formulations for industrial acid cleaning, sweet and sour corrosion of steel pipelines for crude oil transportation.

Dr. Onyeachu has published a lot of scientific research papers in reputable Scopus-indexed peer review journals. He is open to academic and industry collaboration in aspects of science, engineering and technology.

Dr. Ijegwa David Acheme is an accomplished University Lecturer with over twelve years of experience teaching computer science courses in the University. He possesses a robust educational background in Computer Science, and the industry recognized certification in programming and data science – Oracle Certified Java Programmer and the IBM Data Science professional certificates.

He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Computer Science from the University of Agriculture, Makurdi, Master of Science from the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta and A PhD from Edo State University, Uzairue, Edo State Nigeria in 2023.

He teaches programming and database courses at undergraduate levels with research focus on data science, machine learning and software development and has several journal articles published in this field.

He is driven by a passion for teaching and research, and strives to instill critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students while advancing knowledge in the field of programming and software development.

Dr. Akinyemi Samuel Tosin is an esteemed academic in the field of applied mathematics, with a decade of experience dedicated to advancing research and education. His expertise lies in leveraging mathematical techniques to explore transmission dynamics and devise strategies for the prevention and eradication of communicable diseases. With over 40 research articles published in prestigious local and international journals and conferences, Dr. Akinyemi’s work has significantly impacted his field.

Proficient in computational tools such as Matlab, Maple, and XPPAUT, he is a valued member of several professional mathematics organizations worldwide. Dr. Akinyemi is passionate about fostering a stimulating learning environment that promotes critical thinking and the practical application of mathematical concepts to solve real-world challenges.

His research interests extend to mathematical epidemiology, optimal control theory, computational mathematics, and applied dynamical systems, reflecting his commitment to making a meaningful contribution to both academia and society.

Dr. Mathew Adefusika Adekoya is an exceptionally accomplished academic and researcher specializing in Physics. He received his Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, in 2019. To deepen his expertise, Dr. Adekoya embarked on another Ph.D. programme in 2020 and was awarded a Belt and Road scholarship to study Nuclear Science and Technology at Xi’an Jiaotong University, China.

Dr. Adekoya began his academic career as a Teaching Assistant and Physics Tutor at the Federal University of Technology, Akure, from 2014 to 2016. He then joined Edo State University, Uzairue in 2016 as an Assistant Lecturer, progressing to Lecturer I in 2021 before resigning in 2023.

Before his resignation, he served the university in various capacities and held several positions of responsibility. He was, among other things, a member of the Admission Committee (2018-2023), a member of the University Disciplinary Committee (2019-2023), and Chairman of the Faculty of Science Time-table Committee (2019-2023).

In 2024, he assumed the role of Lecturer I at Wigwe University, Rivers State. His current work focuses on teaching and research in the Department of Physics, covering areas such as Semiconductor Devices, Radiation Detectors, Radiation Protection, Radiation Effects, and Material Characterization.

Dr. Adekoya has successfully mentored undergraduate and master’s students. He is a respected reviewer for numerous local and international journals, including Microelectronics Reliability, Bioresources, Materials Research, Nigerian Journal of Physics, Industrial Crops and Products, and Results in Engineering. His contributions as a reviewer were acknowledged with Certificates of Reviewing from the Industrial Crops and Products, Results in Engineering, and Microelectronics Reliability journals under the Elsevier Reviewer Journal in 2023 and 2024. Furthermore, he obtained reviewer certification from the Institute of Physics (IOP) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2024.

In 2022, Dr. Adekoya received a travel grant from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to attend the 20th Annual International Conference (NIMACON 2022). The following year, he was awarded a 25,000 RMB scholarship from Xi’an Jiaotong University for his research contributions, and one of his articles was recognized by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With over fifty publications to his credit, Dr. Adekoya is a well-travelled academic with a strong reputation.

Dr. Adekoya is an active member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Physics (NIP), the Materials Science and Technology Society of Nigeria (MSN).

Adewale Olamoyesan earned his PhD in Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences from Macquarie University. At Macquarie University, Adewale took up an additional role as a sessional lecturer to hone further his teaching and mentoring skills, besides being trained on Biophysics and Computational Chemistry and Material Science.

Other than the areas mentioned above his expertise spans from Biophysical Chemistry to Analytical Science. He uses complementary spectroscopic techniques to understand the structure and function of biomacromolecular structures and automates the ad hoc approach to account for the unfolded domain or population of protein in solution as part of the software.

Olamoyesan has been at the University of Lagos for a couple of years as an honorarium lecturer before transitioning to a full-time role at Wigwe University. He teaches Physical Chemistry and coordinates laboratory sessions for this course at the Department of Chemistry, University of Lagos.

Adewale future research would be largely computational and multidisciplinary which might involve collaborations from medicine to mathematics. In addition, He intends to use four spectroscopic techniques invented by his mentor (Alison Rodger, one of the foremost biophysicists) to solve problems in biology and the biopharmaceutical industry. His experience in educational services and manufacturing services spans nearly two decades.

Dr. Ugwunna Charles Okechukwu is a researcher and lecturer with over 15 years of experience. He earned his B.Sc. M.Sc and PhD in Computer Science from the University of Uyo and Nnamdi Azikiwe University, respectively.

Professional in Computer Science who is highly talented and driven, with a passion for Network Security, Data Communication and Networks, Data Science among others. Adept in a number of programming languages, such as Python, Java, and others. Has knowledge of Software Modeling, including Agent-based and Machine/Deep learning models.
For the purpose of identifying malware in communication networks, Dr. Charles has used a variety of Deep Learning Algorithms.

He is a Nigeria Computer Society recognized member (NCS). He is presently engaged in the Development of Epidemic Forecasting Models for Communication Networks using Synthetic Agent-based Datasets.
The local and international journals owned by Dr. Ugwunna Charles Okechuwu are many

Dr. Ikechukwu U. Nkole is a highly self-motivated educator, leader, and innovator. He has a strong
interest in green chemistry, bio-remediation of contaminants with bioinorganic complexes,
surfactants technologies, protein oxidations and mechanisms, enzymes modelling, and tropical and
subtropical disease drugs/drugs candidates.

As a proactive mentor, he has served as a reviewer to
many academic journal publishers and institutional conferences. He has equally served as an
assistant examiner to Interim Joint Matriculation Board Examination (IJMBE). He has published
many peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals (SCOPUS) with many citations on Google
Scholar. He is a recipient of various awards.

Professor Irfan Awan is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Bradford and the Director of the Centre for Cyber Security. He received his PhD in Performance Modelling of Communication Networks from the University of Bradford in 1997. He joined the University as a Lecturer in Computing in 1999, was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2004, appointed Reader in 2007, and became Professor of Computer Science in 2009.

Throughout his career, Professor Awan has held numerous leadership roles, equipping him with a profound understanding of institutional governance, strategic planning, and academic development. From 2008 to 2011, he was partly seconded to Namal College (an associate college of the University of Bradford) to serve as its founding Vice-Chancellor. In recognition of his leadership and sustained academic contributions, he was appointed Head of the newly established School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Bradford, following a major institutional restructuring in October 2013.

His primary research interests include Network Security, Cyber Security, and the Performance Modelling of Cloud and Communication Networks. His work has earned international recognition, including Best Paper Awards at the 24th IEEE AINA Conference (2010, Australia) and the 8th BWCCA Conference (2013, France). He has published extensively in prestigious venues, including IEEE Transactions, IEE Proceedings, and IEEE Computer Magazine.

Professor Awan serves on the editorial board of the Elsevier Journal of Simulation, Modelling, Practice, and Theory and has been a guest editor for several special issues. He has organized and chaired numerous international conferences and workshops and has edited various conference proceedings published by IEEE CPS and Springer Nature Lecture Notes series. To date, he has successfully supervised over 50 PhD students and published more than 300 papers in reputable international journals and refereed conferences.

He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), a Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), and a Member of the IEEE.

Professor Hongji Yang is a leading figure in Computer Science, currently a Professor at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Leicester University, UK. With an illustrious career spanning over 35 years, he has held key academic positions at Bath Spa University and De Montfort University, where he served as Head of the Computer Science Department and Deputy Technical Director of the Software Technology Research Laboratory. Professor Yang earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Durham University and holds an M.Phil. and B.Sc. from Jilin University, China.

His research focuses on Creative Computing, Software Engineering (maintenance, evolution, architecture), and Computer Networking (distributed systems, cloud computing). A prolific scholar, he has authored over 530 publications, including influential books such as Software Reuse in the Emerging Cloud Computing Era and Unlocking the Power of OPNET Modeler. His recent work explores AI-driven creativity, digital twins, and big data applications in fields like healthcare and cultural heritage.

As an educator, he has supervised 36 Ph.D. students to completion and examined over 110 theses. He has taught diverse courses, from Software Architecture to Creative Coding, blending technical rigor with interdisciplinary innovation.

Professor Yang is deeply engaged in academic leadership, serving as Associate Director of Leicester’s Institute for Digital Culture and holding editorial roles for journals like International Journal of Creative Computing and Multiagent and Grid Systems. He has organized major conferences, including IEEE QRS 2024 as General Chair, fostering global research collaboration.

His work bridges theory and practice, advancing both academia and industry. Recognized for his contributions to software evolution and creative computing, Professor Yang continues to shape the future of computing through research, mentorship, and scholarly leadership.

Professor Mohamed Elhoseny is an Associate Professor at the College of Computing and Informatics, University of Sharjah, UAE. Dr. Elhoseny is an ACM Distinguished Speaker and IEEE Senior Member.

Collectively, Dr. Elhoseny authored/co-authored over 165 published articles in prestigious journals, book chapters, and conference papers. Besides, Dr. Elhoseny authored/edited 21 international books published by recognized publishers such as Springer and Elsevier. His research interests include Smart Cities, Network Security, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, and Intelligent Systems.

Dr. Elhoseny is the founder and the Editor-in-Chief of IJSSTA journal published by IGI Global. Also, he is an Associate Editor at several Q1 journals such as IEEE Access, Scientific Reports, IEEE Future Directions, Remote Sensing, International Journal of E-services and Mobile Applications, and Human-centric Computing and Information Sciences. Moreover, he served as the co- chair, the publication chair, the program chair, and a track chair for several international conferences published by recognized publishers such as IEEE and Springer.

Dr. Elhoseny is the Editor-in-Chief of the Studies in Distributed Intelligence Springer Book Series, the Editor-in-Chief of The Sensors Communication for Urban Intelligence CRC Press-Taylor& Francis Book Series, and the Editor-in- Chief of The Distributed Sensing and Intelligent Systems CRC Press-Taylor& Francis Book Series. He was granted several awards by diverse funding bodies such as the Egypt State Encouragement Award in 2018, the Young Researcher Award in Artificial Intelligence from the Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils in 2019, Obada International Prize for young, distinguished scientists 2020, Mansoura University Young Researcher Award 2019, the SRGE best young researcher award in 2017, and the best Ph.D. thesis in Mansoura University in 2015.

Dr. Elhoseny has 14 years of teaching experience and supervised two PhD students, two master students and six graduation projects. Besides, he is a TPC Member or Reviewer in 100+ International Conferences and Workshops. Furthermore, he has been reviewing papers for 100+ International Journals including IEEE Communications Magazine, IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, IEEE Internet of Things, Future Generation Computer Systems, IEEE Communication Letters, Elsevier Computer Communications, Computer networks, and Sustainable Cities and Society.

Dr Shakeel Ahmad is an Associate Professor of Computing in the Department of Science and Engineering at Solent University, where he has been a faculty member since 2015. He leads several degree programmes, including BSc (Hons) Cyber Security, BSc (Hons) Computer Networks Engineering, MSc Cyber Security, and MSc Applied AI and Data Science.

Dr Ahmad earned his PhD (Dr.-Ing.) from the University of Konstanz, Germany, focusing on optimized network-adaptive multimedia transmission over IP networks. He holds an MSc in Information and Communication Systems from the Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany, and a BSc (Hons) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Lahore, Pakistan.

Prior to joining Solent University, he served as a Senior Research Fellow and Course Leader for MSc Electronic Engineering at De Montfort University. His research interests span Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Multimedia Communication, and Computer Networks, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed international journals and conferences.

Dr Ahmad has led and contributed to various research and consultancy projects. He is currently Co-Principal Investigator on the Horizon Europe-funded project SeaGuard (2024–2027), which focuses on developing AI-driven multimodal data fusion models to enhance EU coastal border security. He also secured circa of one million pound of funding from the Office for Students (OfS) to design and deliver a postgraduate conversion course in AI and Data Science (2021-2025), and £50,000 in 2021 for the National Data Skills Pilot project. He was a Co-Investigator on The Community Network Game, an FP7 project funded by the European Commission.

Dr Ahmad has supervised multiple PhD students to successful completion and continues to mentor doctoral researchers. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education.