Prof. Kingsley C. Ukaoha
Advisory Board Member
Professor of Computer Science & Dean, College of Science and Computing
Wigwe University, Nigeria
Year of Admission: 2026. Status: Active
Professional Overview
Prof. Kingsley Chiwuike Ukaoha is a distinguished computer scientist, academic leader, and internationally recognized researcher with decades of experience in teaching, research, and institutional development. He currently serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Science and Computing at Wigwe University.A Senior Member of IEEE and a member of ACM, his work spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and applied computing, contributing significantly to both academic research and real-world technological solutions.
Areas of Expertise
Research & Scholarly ContributionsProf. Ukaoha has an extensive and sustained research record, including:
Academic Leadership & Institutional Impact
International & Professional Engagement
Teaching & Mentorship
Professional Affiliations
GARI Role
As an Advisory Board Member, Prof. Ukaoha provides strategic guidance in technology, AI, and digital innovation. His expertise strengthens GARI’s global positioning in science and technology, research development, and interdisciplinary innovation.
Prof. Kingsley Chiwuike Ukaoha is a distinguished computer scientist, academic leader, and internationally recognized researcher with decades of experience in teaching, research, and institutional development. He currently serves as Professor and Dean of the College of Science and Computing at Wigwe University.A Senior Member of IEEE and a member of ACM, his work spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, distributed systems, and applied computing, contributing significantly to both academic research and real-world technological solutions.
Areas of Expertise
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Cybersecurity & Information Security
- Distributed Systems & Databases
- Software Engineering
- Data Science & Intelligent Systems
- ICT for Development
Research & Scholarly ContributionsProf. Ukaoha has an extensive and sustained research record, including:
- 60+ peer-reviewed journal publications
- IEEE conference publications and proceedings
- Research spanning:
- AI-driven healthcare systems (e.g., COVID-19 diagnosis models)
- Cybersecurity and cybercrime analytics
- Distributed database systems
- Intelligent systems and optimization algorithms
Academic Leadership & Institutional Impact
- Dean, College of Science & Computing, Wigwe University
- Former Acting Head, Department of Computer Science, University of Benin
- Former Deputy Director (ICT), Centre for Distance Learning
- Coordinator of multiple undergraduate and postgraduate programs
International & Professional Engagement
- Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Vice-Chair, IEEE Nigeria Section
- Chair, Technical Committees for IEEE international conferences
- Participant in global academic conferences (Harvard, IEEE events, etc.)
Teaching & Mentorship
- Supervision of PhD, MSc, and undergraduate research
- Teaching across multiple universities in Nigeria and internationally
- Long-standing mentorship of students in computing and data science
Professional Affiliations
- Senior Member, IEEE
- Member, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Member, Nigeria Computer Society (NCS)
- Fellow, African Scientific Institute
GARI Role
As an Advisory Board Member, Prof. Ukaoha provides strategic guidance in technology, AI, and digital innovation. His expertise strengthens GARI’s global positioning in science and technology, research development, and interdisciplinary innovation.