Associate Professor Dr Samuel Mofoluwa Ajibade

Associate Professor Dr Samuel Mofoluwa Ajibade

  • Associate Professor
  • Programme Leader of Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) (Data Analytics)
Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
  • School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence
Faculty of Engineering and Technology
SDGs Focus

Biography

Dr Samuel obtained his PhD in Computer Science from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia and got his master’s in Information Technology from Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC, Turkey and obtained his Bachelors in Computer Science from Covenant University, Nigeria. 

Dr Samuel is an experienced and dedicated educator with a passion for teaching and researching cutting-edge technology with over 10 years of teaching and research experience which spans across four (4) continents in various institutions.  His research covers wide range of interest in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Optimization Algorithms, Big Data Analytics and Visualization, Human Computer Interaction, Data Mining, Sustainability, Blended and Collaborative Learning, E-Learning.  He possesses a solid foundation in computer science theory and a keen understanding of emerging technological trends. He has a proven track record of delivering engaging lectures, fostering meaningful student interactions, and guiding research projects in multiple areas. He is committed to promoting a collaborative learning environment that nurtures critical thinking and innovation. Adept at leveraging real-world industry experience to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications and continuously seeking opportunities to contribute to the academic community and advance the field of computer science.
 

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • PhD, Computer Science, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia (2021)
  • Masters, Information Technology, Eastern Mediterranean University, TRNC, Turkey (2013)
  • BSc, Computer Science, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria (2010)

Research Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Optimization Algorithms
  • Big Data Analytics and Visualization
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Data Mining
  • Sustainability
  • Blended and Collaborative Learning
  • E-Learning

Teaching Areas

  • Applied Machine Learning
  • Data Analytics and Visualization
  • Artificial Intelligence Application
  • Data Exploration
  • Evolutionary Algorithms

Courses Taught

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Social and Web Analytics
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Data Mining
  • Data Analytics and Information Systems
  • Business Analytics
  • Web Fundamentals and Programming

Notable Publications

  1. Xin, Huihui, Samuel-Soma M. Ajibade, Gloria Nnadwa Alhassan, and Yusuf Yilmaz. "Emerging trends and bibliometric analysis of internet of medical things for innovative healthcare (2016–2023)." Digital Health 12 (2026): 20552076251395701. (WOS/SCOPUS)
  2. Ajibade, Samuel-Soma M., Leomar A. Ypanto, Rex V. Culpable, Muhammed Basheer Jasser, David Olayemi Alebiosu, Almighty Cortezo Tabuena, Bayan Issa, and Anthonia Oluwatosin Adediran. "Educational Data Analytics: Predictive Insights into Student Dropout and Academic Outcomes Using Machine Learning." In IEEE 13th Conference on Systems, Process & Control (ICSPC), pp. 246-251. IEEE, 2026. (SCOPUS)
  3. Ajibade, Samuel-Soma M., Muhammed Basheer Jasser, V. E. Sathishkumar, Ghassan Saleh ALDharhani, Anthonia Oluwatosin Adediran, Kayode A. Akintoye, Olumide Simeon Ogunnusi, Olamide Emmanuel Ayodele, and Ehineni Olufunke Janet. "Machine Learning Classification of Online Shopper Purchasing Intentions." In International Conference on NexGen Networks and Cybernetics (IC2NC), pp. 867-872. IEEE, 2026. (SCOPUS)
  4. Ajibade, Samuel-Soma M., Muhammed Basheer Jasser, Ghassan Saleh ALDharhani, V. E. Sathishkumar, Anthonia Oluwatosin Adediran, Olumide Simeon Ogunnusi, and Kayode A. Akintoye. "A Literature Review of Federated Learning Algorithms for Load Prediction." In 2025 International Conference on NexGen Networks and Cybernetics (IC2NC), pp. 873-879. IEEE, 2026. (SCOPUS)
  5. Ajibade, Samuel-Soma M., Muhammed Basheer Jasser, Farrukh Hassan, David Olayemi Alebiosu, Anthonia Oluwatosin Adediran, Kayode Akinlekan Akintoye, and Mbiatke Anthony Bassey. "Sentiment Analysis Using Machine Learning Technique." In Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 1683, pp. 226-236. Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland, 2026. (SCOPUS)
  6. Hassan, Farrukh, Saad Aslam, Samuel-Soma M. Ajibade, Jaehyuk Cho, and Sathishkumar Veerappampalayam Easwaramoorthy. "A systematic review of deep learning-based segmentation techniques for brain tumor detection (2013–2023)." Digital Health 11 (2025): 20552076251380645. (WOS/SCOPUS)
  7. Adediran, Anthonia Oluwatosin, Ainoriza Mohd Aini, and Samuel Mofoluwa Ajibade. "Adoption of artificial intelligence in property management transactions: a systematic review and trend analysis." Property Management (2025): 1-33. (WOS/SCOPUS)
  8. Ajibade, Samuel-Soma M., Mersin C. Villagonzalo, Aabella R. Gimeno, Joseph Bamidele Awotunde, and Oluwadare Joshua Oyebode. "A Quantitative Exploration of AI-Driven Adaptive Learning: A Science Mapping Approach." NIPES Journal of Science and Technology Research 7 (2), (2025): 2802-2806. (SCOPUS)
  9. Samuel-Soma M. Ajibade, Muhammed Basheer Jasser, Ghassan Saleh ALDharhani, Oluwadare Joshua Oyebode, Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma. “Artificial Neural Network Applications in Coal Research: A Bibliometric Mapping of Developments and Trends (2003–2024)”. Petroleum & Coal, 2025: 67(3), 974-995. (SCOPUS)
  10. Samuel-Soma M. Ajibade, Muhammed Basheer Jasser, Ghassan Saleh ALDharhani, Oluwadare Joshua Oyebode, Bemgba Bevan Nyakuma. “Mapping Progress in Machine/Deep Learning Applications in Coal Research: A Bibliometric Perspective (2016–2024). Petroleum & Coal, 2025: 67(4), 1027-1043. (SCOPUS)