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Prof. Mukaila Olagunju

Professor

Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Computing

Area of Specialization: Software Visualization and Big Data

Biography

Mukaila Olagunju is a professor of Software Engineering at the Federal University of Oye Ekiti, Nigeria. He is a holder of a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Computer Science from the University of Ilorin, an MSc degree in Mathematics with an option in Computer Science, and a B.Tech degree in Mathematics / Computer Science. With more than two decades of experience, he has vast expertise in teaching, research, academic administration and professional services in Nigerian universities. His areas of specialisation include data mining, machine learning, software visualisation, mathematical modelling, fuzzy logic, risk management, and computational intelligence. He has written several peer-reviewed articles and textbooks on various areas of research such as healthcare analytics, cybersecurity, biometrics, predictive modeling, blockchain and intelligent systems. Professor Olagunju is a registered member of Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

Research Interests

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
Machine Learning and Computational Intelligence
Software and Data Visualization
Mathematical Modelling and Simulation
Fuzzy Logic and Intelligent Systems
Genetic Algorithms and Optimization
Risk Management and Predictive Analytics
Artificial Intelligence Applications in Healthcare
Cybersecurity and Information Security
Biometrics and Pattern Recognition

Qualifications

DegreeInstitutionYear
Ph.D. in Computer ScienceUniversity of Ilorin, Ilorin2013
Master of Science (M.Sc) in Mathematics with Computer Science OptionUniversity of Ilorin, Ilorin2006
Post Graduate Diploma in EducationUsmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto2005
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Maths/Computer Science. (Combined Honor)Federal University of Technology, Minna1998

Professional Qualification

Ph.D. in Computer Science Β· 2013

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Mathematics with Computer Science Option Β· 2006

University of Ilorin, Ilorin

Post Graduate Diploma in Education Β· 2005

Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Maths/Computer Science. (Combined Honor) Β· 1998

Federal University of Technology, Minna

Prizes

The Second Best Master Trainer at Universal Basic Education Β· 2008

UBE, Workshop at Lokoja

Membership of Professional Bodies

Member Computer Professional Registration CoMember Computer Professional Registration Council (CPN)uncil (CPN) Β· 2008

certificate no. 00/839/2008

Member Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) Β· 2014

NCS

Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) Β· 2014

cert.no.000506722

Course Teaching

CSC 623 Β· FIRST Semester 2020/2021

Database Systems

CSC 729 Β· Second Semester 2022/2023

Advanced Database Systems

CSC 702 Β· Second Semester 2024/2025

Advanced Software Engineering

Selected Publications

Comparative Analysis of Eight Different Blockchain Technology Schemes and Their Implementations

Authors: JN Ugwu, JB Hassan, SE Akinsanya, BA Ayogu, SS Adubi, M Olagunju

University of Ibadan Journal of Science and Logics in ICT Research β€’ 2024

Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms for the Classification of Twitter Bots

Authors: BA Ayogu, GO Ogunleye, LB Adewole, M Olagunju, WA Oyatoyinbo

University of Ibadan Journal of Science and Logics in ICT Research β€’ 2024

Implementation of a block cipher algorithm for medical information security on cloud environment: using modified advanced encryption standard approach

Authors: Adeniyi, A. E., Abiodun, K. M., Awotunde, J. B., Olagunju, M., Ojo, O. S., & Edet, N. P.

Multimedia Tools and Applications β€’ 2023

Augmented Intelligence Multilingual Conversational Service for Smart Enterprise Management Software.

Authors: Adeniyi, A.E., Olagunju, M., Awotunde, J.B., Awokola, J., Lawrence, M.O.

Lecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics) β€’ 2022

Application of smart phone QRCode scanner as a means of authenticating student identity card

Authors: Adeniyi, A. E., Amusan, E. A., Olagunju, Mukaila, Ogundokun, R. O.

International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology β€’ 2020

Discovering hidden power patterns using big data approach

Authors: Olagunju Mukaila., Adeniyi Emmanuel., Ogundokun Roseline Oluwaseun, Ojo

Telecommunication, Computing, Electronics and Control β€’ 2020

Vehicle-caused road accident of four major ciies in NorthCentral region of Nigeria (2010-2015)

Authors: Adeniyi, A. Olagunju, M. Adebiyi, Marion et al.

International Journal of Civil Engineering and Technology β€’ 2019

Algorithm development for mixture of two colours for enhancement of new colour development

Authors: Olagunju, M., Adeniyi. A. E., Adewumi, S. E., and Onyeabor, U. S.

Annal Computer Science Series Journal β€’ 2018

Environmental waste management in Ilorin metropolis using software application

Authors: Olagunju, M., Adeniyi. A. E.

Anale. SeriaInformatica β€’ 2018

Performance evaluation of fingerprint image enhancement algorithms

Authors: Olagunju, M.,Onyeabor, U. S.,Yunus B. I., Adeniyi. A. E.

Fuoye journal of applied sciences β€’ 2018

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