Dr. Anayo Ikegwu | Software Engineering | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at Veritas University Abuja, Nigeria

Dr. Anayo Chukwu Ikegwu is a dynamic academic, researcher, and IT consultant with deep expertise in Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, and Mobile Health Computing. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science (Big Data Analytics) from Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike and is currently concluding a second Ph.D. in Cybersecurity at the same institution.

Profile:

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• Google Scholar 

Areas of Interest:

• Big Data Analytics / Data Science

• Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence

• Cybersecurity

• Mobile Health Computing

Academic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Cybersecurity (in view), 2024 – Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu-Alike

• Ph.D. in Computer Science (Big Data Analytics), 2017–2023 – AE-FUNAI

• M.Sc. in Information Technology, 2015–2017 – NOUN

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, 2008–2012 – Ebonyi State University

• WAEC/NECO, 1999–2004 – Urban Model Secondary School

• FSLCE, 1990–1995 – Ole Okibe Primary School

Current Position:

Lecturer I – Veritas University, Abuja
Postgraduate Committee Member – Department of Computer and Information Technology
Faculty Journal & Conference Committee Member – Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences

Recent Positions:

• Facilitator – National Open University of Nigeria (2024–Present)

• Data Science Trainer – Veritas University (2024)

• Senior Consultant – AIC-Analyst Info. Consulting Ltd (2018–2023)

• ICT HOD/Facilitator – DoveNet eSolutions Ltd (2015–2017)

Professional Memberships:

• Member, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)

• Member, Nigeria Foundation for Artificial Intelligence (NFAI)

• Member, IEEE

• Member, ACM

• State Organising Secretary, NOUN Alumni Association

Technical Skills:

Python, MS Office, PHP/MySQL, Oracle 11g, WordPress, CorelDraw, Photoshop, Visual Studio, Google Workspace, Canva

Interpersonal Strengths:

• Problem-solving through analytics

• Strong communication & mentoring skills

• Conflict resolution & team management

Certifications:

• Oracle Certified Administrator – AfriHUB Nigeria

• Digital Marketing Professional – Google

• Jobberman Soft Skills Training – 2022

• Certificates of Excellence in Reviewing – IEEE, Springer, Elsevier, and others

Academic Supervision:

• Master’s Projects: Completed (1), Ongoing (2)

• PGD Projects: Completed (1)

• Undergraduate: Numerous

Publications & Research Impact:

• Peer-Reviewed Journals: 15

• Conference Papers: 9

• Book Chapters: 2

• Mini Book & Thesis Works: 3

• Google Scholar Citations: 439 (h-index: 5)

• Scopus Citations: 253 (h-index: 5(6))

Extracurricular Activities:

• Public speaking on career development

• Interactive game design for children

• Sports (swimming), reading, travelling

Citation Metrics:

• Total Citations: 455

• Citations since 2020: 452

• h-index: 5

• h-index since 2020: 5

• i10-index: 5

• i10-index since 2020: 5

Publication Top Notes:

• Mobile and Wearable Sensors for Data-Driven Health Monitoring System: State-of-the-Art and Future Prospect
  Expert Systems with Applications, 2022, Vol. 202, Article 117362. [Citations: 205]

• Big Data Analytics for Data-Driven Industry: A Review of Data Sources, Tools, Challenges, Solutions, and Research Directions
  Cluster Computing, 2022, 25(5), 3343–3387. [Citations: 165]

• Recent Trends in Computational Intelligence for Educational Big Data Analysis
  Iran Journal of Computer Science, 2024, 7(1), 103–129. [Citations: 35]

• Recently Emerging Trends in Big Data Analytic Methods for Modeling and Combating Climate Change Effects
  Energy Informatics, 2024, 7(1), 1–28. [Citations: 21]

• Recent Emerging Techniques in Explainable Artificial Intelligence to Enhance the Interpretability and Understanding of AI Models for Humans
  Neural Processing Letters, 2025, 57(1), Article 16. [Citations: 13]

• Investigating the Impact of AI/ML for Monitoring and Optimizing Energy Usage in Smart Home
  Artificial Intelligence Evolution, 2025, pp. 30–43. [Citations: 5]

• HMCPAED: A New Framework for Students’ Dropout Prediction
  ICT4NDS 2021: ICT and Sustainability in the 5th Industrial Revolution, Vol. 2, pp. 1–10. [Citations: 4]

• Design of Project Activities Tracking System for Enhanced Project Management in Nigeria
  International Journal of Research (IJR), 2015, 2(4), 925–937. [Citations: 3]

• Digital Fingerprint and Forensic Examination as a Technology for Cybercrime Detection and Prevention in Nigeria
  The Standard International Journals of Transactions on Industrial, Financial & Business Management, 2017. [Citations: 2]

• Machine Learning-Based Real-Time Feedback Assessment System for Student Performance Prediction in Tertiary Institution
  Unpublished/Conference Paper, 2024. [Citations: 1]

• Recently Emerging Trends in Embedded Computer Vision for Object Detection, Recognition, and Tracking
  Proceedings of the International Conference on Technological Solutions for Smart Economy, 2024. [Citations: 1]

• Cyber Threats in Mobile Healthcare Applications: Systematic Review of Enabling Technologies, Threat Models, Detection Approaches, and Future Directions
  Discover Computing, 2025, 28(1), Article 152.

• Review of Embedded Systems and Cyber Threat Intelligence for Enhancing Data Security in Mobile Health
  Journal of Electronic & Information Systems, 2025, 7(1), 98–120.

• Cultural Diversity in the Digital Age: Leveraging AI and Technology to Preserve and Promote Nigeria’s Cultural Heritage
  In Cultural Odyssey: 20 Years of Implementation of UNESCO’s 2005 Convention, 2025.

• Innovative Application of Socio-Cultural-System-Inspired Algorithms in IoT and Smart Systems Optimization
  Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE 5th International Conference on Electro-Computing Technologies for Smart Society, 2024.

• Implementation of eHealth Framework for Medical Image Analysis Using Human-Centred Artificial Intelligence for Cardiovascular Diseases
  International Conference on Technological Solutions for Smart Economy, 2024.

• Smartphone-Based Human Activity Recognition Using Artificial Intelligence Methods and Orientation Invariant Features
  Nigeria Computer Society, 2024, 35, 313–319.

• Exploring the Wearable and Mobile Sensors for Sustainable and Efficient Health Monitoring Systems in Post-COVID-19
  International Journal of Information Security, Privacy and Digital Forensics, 2022.

• Methodology for System Development and Object-Oriented Programming Paradigm in Real-Time Problem-Solving
  Journal of Computer Science and Its Applications, 2022.

• Assessing the Impact of Wearable and Mobile Sensors for Sustainable Health Monitoring in Post-COVID-19
  AE-FUNAI International Conference Proceedings, 2021.