Oluwatobi Adedamola Ayilara-Adewale | Artificial Intelligence | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Oluwatobi Adedamola Ayilara-Adewale | Artificial Intelligence | Editorial Board Member

Lecturer | Osun State University | Nigeria

Dr. Oluwatobi Adedamola Ayilara-Adewale is a computer science researcher specializing in machine learning, AI-driven cybersecurity and intelligent systems, serving as an academic and research contributor in these domains. With advanced degrees in computer science and a strong foundation in computational methods and digital systems, he has gained professional experience through participation in national and international research projects involving digital resilience, smart agriculture, climate-focused data analytics and secure digital infrastructures, often providing technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, IoT security, intrusion detection, blockchain security, predictive analytics and cyber-resilient architectures, supported by numerous peer-reviewed publications spanning journals, conference outputs and book chapters. He has contributed to the development of machine learning models for security, intelligent decision-support systems and emerging frameworks for digital trust. Dr. Ayilara-Adewale has received recognition for innovative research and holds professional certifications in cloud computing, cybersecurity and penetration testing. He is an active member of multiple professional bodies, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in computing and cybersecurity, and he has engaged in collaborative initiatives that strengthen the ecosystem of applied AI research. His growing scholarly profile, technical versatility and dedication to secure and intelligent systems position him as a valuable contributor to contemporary research and a strong candidate for excellence awards.

Profiles: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Jimoh, K., Ajayi, A., & Ayilara, O. (2014). Intelligent model for manual sorting of plastic wastes. International Journal of Computer Applications, 101(7), 20–26.

2. Jimoh, K. O., Adepoju, T. M., Sobowale, A. A., & Ayilara, O. A. (2018). Offline gesture recognition system for Yorùbá numeral counting. Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, 1(4), 1–11.

3. Ajayi, A. O., Jimoh, K. A., & Ayilara, O. A. (2016). Evaluation of plastic waste classification systems. British Journal of Mathematics & Computer Science, 16(3), 1–11.

4. Ayilara, M. S., Fasusi, S. A., Ajakwe, S. O., Akinola, S. A., Ayilara-Adewale, O. A., … (2025). Impact of climate change on agricultural ecosystem. In Climate change, food security, and land management: Strategies for a sustainable future.

5. Olanrewaju, A., & Ayilara, O. A. (2024). The effect of data compromises on internet users: A review on financial implication of the elderly in the United States. African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research, 1, 28–37.

Dr. Oluwatobi Adedamola Ayilara-Adewale’s work advances secure and intelligent digital ecosystems by integrating artificial intelligence with resilient cybersecurity frameworks. His research contributes to safer technologies, sustainable data-driven solutions and innovative systems that support societal development, industry transformation and global digital trust.

Oluwatobi Adedamola Ayilara-Adewale | Artificial Intelligence | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Oluwatobi Adedamola Ayilara-Adewale | Artificial Intelligence | Innovative Research Award

Lecturer | Osun State University | Nigeria

Dr. Oluwatobi Adedamola Ayilara-Adewale is a computer science researcher specializing in machine learning, AI-driven cybersecurity and intelligent systems, serving as an academic and research contributor in these domains. With advanced degrees in computer science and a strong foundation in computational methods and digital systems, he has gained professional experience through participation in national and international research projects involving digital resilience, smart agriculture, climate-focused data analytics and secure digital infrastructures, often providing technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams. His research focuses on artificial intelligence, IoT security, intrusion detection, blockchain security, predictive analytics and cyber-resilient architectures, supported by numerous peer-reviewed publications spanning journals, conference outputs and book chapters. He has contributed to the development of machine learning models for security, intelligent decision-support systems and emerging frameworks for digital trust. Dr. Ayilara-Adewale has received recognition for innovative research and holds professional certifications in cloud computing, cybersecurity and penetration testing. He is an active member of multiple professional bodies, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in computing and cybersecurity, and he has engaged in collaborative initiatives that strengthen the ecosystem of applied AI research. His growing scholarly profile, technical versatility and dedication to secure and intelligent systems position him as a valuable contributor to contemporary research and a strong candidate for excellence awards.

Profiles: Google Scholar

Featured Publications

1. Jimoh, K., Ajayi, A., & Ayilara, O. (2014). Intelligent model for manual sorting of plastic wastes. International Journal of Computer Applications, 101(7), 20–26.

2. Jimoh, K. O., Adepoju, T. M., Sobowale, A. A., & Ayilara, O. A. (2018). Offline gesture recognition system for Yorùbá numeral counting. Asian Journal of Research in Computer Science, 1(4), 1–11.

3. Ajayi, A. O., Jimoh, K. A., & Ayilara, O. A. (2016). Evaluation of plastic waste classification systems. British Journal of Mathematics & Computer Science, 16(3), 1–11.

4. Ayilara, M. S., Fasusi, S. A., Ajakwe, S. O., Akinola, S. A., Ayilara-Adewale, O. A., … (2025). Impact of climate change on agricultural ecosystem. In Climate change, food security, and land management: Strategies for a sustainable future.

5. Olanrewaju, A., & Ayilara, O. A. (2024). The effect of data compromises on internet users: A review on financial implication of the elderly in the United States. African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research, 1, 28–37.

Dr. Oluwatobi Adedamola Ayilara-Adewale’s work advances secure and intelligent digital ecosystems by integrating artificial intelligence with resilient cybersecurity frameworks. His research contributes to safer technologies, sustainable data-driven solutions and innovative systems that support societal development, industry transformation and global digital trust.

Josiah Lebakeng | Intelligence | Best Research Article Award

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Prof. Josiah Lebakeng | Intelligence | Best Research Article Award 

Professor, Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, South Africa

Teboho Josiah Lebakeng is a distinguished Professor at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, UNISA, in South Africa. He specializes in Strategic Intelligence and Human Security, imparting knowledge on statecraft, intelligence gathering, analysis, and governance. Prior to his current role, he lectured in sociology and research methodology at the University of Limpopo and had teaching appointments at both Vista University (now University of Johannesburg) and the University of Pretoria. 🌍📚

Publication Profile

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Education

Professor Lebakeng holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Limpopo, an MSc in Human Services from Springfield College, an MA in Sociology from the University of Dar es Salaam, and a BA in Sociology from The American University in Cairo. His academic journey reflects a strong foundation in social sciences and research methodologies. 🎓

Experience

His professional journey includes significant roles in the South African State Security Agency, where he served as Manager of Production and Strategic Research and Analysis, and as a Senior Regional Analyst. Additionally, he was seconded as Political Counsellor at South Africa’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York and led the SADC Preventative Mission in Lesotho. He has extensive experience engaging with international intelligence services. 🔍

Research Focus

Professor Lebakeng’s research interests encompass Strategic Intelligence, Legislative Oversight, and African Epistemology. He is committed to advancing knowledge in these fields, emphasizing the importance of human security and good governance in contemporary society. 📖🔐

Awards and Honors

He has received recognition for his contributions to academia and intelligence, including various awards related to his scholarly work and his autobiography, “They Blunted Us: June 16, Exile and Homecoming,” published by Ziable Publisher in 2021. 🏆📖

Publication Top Notes

Policy sciences and the quest for human security in Africa (Journal of Public Administration, 2023)

The nature and issues in intelligence, with reference to the South African civilian intelligence services (African Security Review, 2023)

Lebakeng, T.J. & Matebese-Notshulwana, K.M. (2023). Doctoral Reflections of Journeys in the Humanities and Social Sciences in South African Universities (Ziable Publishers).

Repurposing the university in Africa in the context of the tenacity of an explicitly racist epistemology in Ndofirepi, A. P., Vurayai, S., and Erima, G. (Eds.). Unyoking African University Knowledge: A Pursuit of the Decolonial Agenda (Brill, 2023).