Personal profile
Research interests
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in cyber security
- Identity and access management (end-user authentication systems)
- Cyber security in Aviation and Maritime sectors, and
- Applied cryptography in secure systems by design
- Ethical Hacking in Cyber Security
- Digital Forensics
Education/Academic qualification
RESCUE: Evaluation of a fragmented secret share system in a distributed cloud-based architecture, Edinburgh Napier University
15 Jan 2015 → 30 May 2019
Award Date: 30 Oct 2019
Intranet Technology design and implementation as a tool to enhance University Admissions Process in tertiary institutions in Nigeria, Imo State University
22 Jan 2009 → 15 Apr 2011
Award Date: 20 Sept 2011
Bachelor, Imo State University
1 Aug 1995 → 30 Jun 1999
Award Date: 21 Sept 1999
External positions
Member, CA22168 - Physical layer security for trustworthy and resilient 6G systems (6G-PHYSEC), European Cooperation in Science and Technology, Action Working Groups 3,4 & 5., European Cooperation in Science and Technology
27 Jun 2025 → 2027
GPTZero Teacher Ambassador, GPTZero
2 Jun 2025 → …
Member, IEEE SA P7999 Series - AI Ethics Oversight Working Group, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
22 Jan 2025 → …
Member, IEEE SA SISWG - Security In Storage Working Group, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
17 Jan 2025 → …
Member, IEEE SA P2834.1 - Standards on Digital Forensics and Trusted Learning Systems Working Group
20 Jul 2024 → …
Secretary, IEEE SA P3493.1 - Working Group on Secure, Compliant, Coordinated, and Inclusive Healthcare Data Recycling, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
10 Jul 2024 → …
Senior Member, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
5 Jul 2024 → …
Secretary, IEEE SA P3454 - Cloud Computing Security Working Group, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
23 May 2024 → …
Member, Cybersecurity and Privacy Standards Committee, The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
10 May 2024 → …
Member, Topical Advisory Panel, Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy., MDPI
15 Apr 2024 → …
Member, Peer Review College, EPSRC Research Council
31 Mar 2024 → …
Member, British Council - ISPF Peer Review College, British Council
13 Mar 2024 → …
Member, UKRI Talent Peer Review College, UKRI MRC
12 Mar 2023 → …
External Examiner, School of Computing & Digital Technologies, London South Bank University
1 Sept 2022 → 31 Dec 2026
Keywords
- QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Clinician-Centric Explainable Artificial Intelligence Framework for Medical Imaging Diagnostics: A Systematic Review
Ikerionwu, C., Arungwa, I., Emelogu, T. M., Nwabuike, C. E. & Ukwandu, E., 24 Apr 2026, In: International Journal of Biomedical Imaging. 2026, 1, 6366492.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Comparing perceptions of users on digital authentication through one-time passcode, fingerprint, voice recognition, PIN code, finger swipe, and authentication of choice: A cross-sectional survey
Bennett, A. & Ukwandu, E., 1 Apr 2026, In: PLoS ONE. 21, 4, e0344162.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Chatbot Student Support System in Open and Distance Learning Institutions
Ndunagu, J. N., Ezeanya, C. U., Onuorah, B. O., Onyeakazi, J. C. & Ukwandu, E., 7 Mar 2025, In: Computers. 14, 3, p. 96 1 p., 96.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus) -
Adaptive DDoS detection mode in software-defined SIP-VoIP using transfer learning with boosted meta-learner
Yoro, R. E., Okpor, M. D., Akazue, M. I., Okpako, E. A., Eboka, A. O., Ejeh, P. O., Ojugo, A. A., Odiakaose, C. C., Binitie, A. P., Ako, R. E., Geteloma, V. O., Onoma, P. A., Max-Egba, A. T., Ibor, A. E., Onyemenem, S. I. & Ukwandu, E., 26 Jun 2025, In: PLoS ONE. 20, 6, e0326571.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Citations (Scopus) -
The future of teaching and learning in the context of emerging artificial intelligence technologies
Ukwandu, E., Omisade, O., Jones, K., Thorne, S. & Castle, M., 16 May 2025, In: Futures. 171, 103616.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access4 Citations (Scopus)