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Michael Uzoka
Associate Professor

Department
Computer Science & Information Systems

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Michael Uzoka

Dr. Faith-Michael Emeka Uzoka is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Mount Royal University, Canada. He obtained MBA (1995), MS (1998), and PhD (2003) in Computer Science with focus on Information Systems. He also conducted a two year post doctoral research in the University of Calgary (2004-2005). He is on the editorial/review board of the following journals/conferences: International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Consumer Informatics, International Journal of Scientific Research in Education,Journal of Network and Computer Applications, Information Systems Conference. His research interests are Evaluation systems, Organizational Computing and impacts, Medical Informatics, and Technology Adoption and Innovation.
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science, 1999 - 2003. Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Specialization: Information Systems.
Master of Technology in Computer Science, 1993 - 1998. Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Specialization: Information Systems.
M.B.A. in Business Administration, 1992 - 1995. University of Benin, Nigeria.
Diploma with Distinction in Data Processing, 1991 - 1992. University of Lagos, Akoka-Lagos, Nigeria.
B.Sc (ED) [Honours] with First Class in Mathematics, 1987 - 1991. University of Port-Harcourt, Nigeria.
National Cerificate in Education (3-year Advanced in Mathematics/Integrated Science, 1982 - 1985. Alvan Ikoku College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria.
Awards and Distinctions
"Best research paper award". Conferred by ACM Special Interest Group on Information Systems (SIGMIS). 2009.
"Research Scholar". Conferred by Commonwealth. 2004 - 2005.
"Best graduating MBA student". Conferred by University of Benin, Nigeria. 1992 - 1995.
Recent Publications
Osuji, J., Obot, O., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2012). Exploring the Utility of Artificial Intelligence (Fuzzy Logic) in the Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases. Artificial Intelligence (Submitted).
Mgaya, K.V., Uzoka, F.M.E., Shemi, A.P., Akinnuwesi, A.B., & Kitindi, E.G. (2012). An Empirical Study of Career Orientations and Turnover Intentions of Information Systems Personnel in Botswana. In. (A. Usoro, G. Majewski, P. Ifinedo, & I.I. Arikpo, Eds.), Leveraging Developing Economies with the Use of Information Technology: Trends and Tools (pp.120-152). Hershey PA, U.S.A: IGI Global.
Uzoka, F.M.E., Akinnuwesi, B.A., Olabiyisi, O., & Alabi, D. (2012). An Empirical Study of Potentials of Adoption of Grid Computing as a Vehicle for Tertiary Institutions Collaboration. International Journal of Business Information Systems (Inderscience), 10(3), 245-263.
Akinnuwesi, B.A., Omidiora , E.O., Uzoka, F.M.E., & Olabiyisi, S.O. (2012). A framework for user-centric model for evaluating the performance of distributed software system architecture. Expert Systems with applications, 39, 9323-9339.
Uzoka, F.M.E., Mgaya, K.V., Shemi, A.P., Akinnuwesi, A.B., & Kitindi, E.G. (2011, May). Stay on IT or Quit: IT personnel turnover in Botswana. In 2011 ACM SIGMIS CPR CONFERENCE (San Antonio, Texas), p. 97-106. ACM SIGMIS.
Uzoka, F.M.E., Akinnuwesi, B.A., Olabiyisi, S.O., & Alabi , D. (2011, May). An Empirical Study of Potentials of Adoption of Grid Computing as a Vehicle for Tertiary Institutions Collaboration. In IST-Africa 2011 Conference & Exhibition(IEEE) (Gabarone, Botswana), p. 1. IST-Africa /IEEE.
Uzoka, M., Obot, O., Barker, K., & Osuji, J. (2011). An Experimental Comparison of Fuzzy Logic and Analytic Hierarchy Process for Medical Decision Support Systems. Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine, 103(1), 10-27.
Obot, O.U., Akinyokun, O.C., Uzoka, F.M.E., & Andy, J. (2011). Neuro-Fuzzy Medical Decision Support System for Diagnosis and Therapy of Heart Failure. Arificial Intelligence in Medicine (Submitted).
Uzoka, F.M.E., Osuji, J., Aladi, F.O., & Obot, O.U. (2011). A Framework for Cell Phone Based Diagnosis and Management of Priority Tropical Diseases. In IST-Africa 2011 Conference & Exhibition (IEEE) (Gabarone, Botswana), p. 1-13. IST-Africa/IEEE.
Olabiyisi, S.O., Akinnuwesi, B.A., Omidiora, E.O., Uzoka, F.M.E., Mbarika, V.W., Kourouma, M., & Aboudja, H. (2011). Exploratory Study of Performance Evaluation Models for DistributedSoftware Arhitecture. Journal of Computer Resource Management (CMG), (130), 47-55.
Olabiyisi, S.O., Omidiora, E., Uzoka, F.M.E., & Akinnuwesi, B.A. (2010, October). A Survey of Performance Evaluation Models for Distributed Software System Architecture. In World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science (WCECS): San Francisco..
Uzoka, M., & Barker , K. (2010). Expert Systems and Uncertainty in Medical Diagnosis: A Proposal for Fuzzy-ANP Hybridization. International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics , 2(2), 329-342.
Akinyokun, O.C., Obot, O.U., Uzoka, F.M.E., & Andy, J.J. (2010). A Neuro-Fuzzy Decision Support System for the Diagnosis of Heart Failure. In. (L. Bos, et.al., Eds.), Medical and Care Compunetics 6 (pp.231-244). International Council on Medical and Care Compunetics (ICMCC).
Uzoka, F.M.E., Osuji, J., & Obot, O. (2010). Clinical Decision Support System (DSS) in the Diagnosis of Malaria: A case Comparison of Two Soft Computing Methodologies. Expert Systems with applications, 38, 1537-1553.
Obot, O., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2009). A Framework for Application of Neuro-Case-Rule base Hybridization in Medical Diagnosis. Applied Soft Computing Journal, 9, 245-253.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Nzinge , T. (2009). Empirical Analysis of Biometric Technology Adoption in Botswana. Journal of Software and Systems, 82, 1550-1564.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2009). Examining the Effects of TAM Constructs On Organizational Software Acquisition Decision Using AHP. Information Resources Management Journal, 22(3), 40-58.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Nzinge , T. (2009). An Investigation of Factors Affecting Biometric Technology Adoption in a Developing Country Context. International Journal of Biometrics, 1(3), 307-328.
Uzoka, M. (2009). Assessing the Maturity of Information Systems in developing countries: Case study of Botswana. MIS Review: An International Journal, 16(1), 29-60.
Mgaya, K.V., Uzoka, F.M.E., Kitindi, E.G., & Shemi, A.P. (2009). Examining Career Orientations of Information Systems Personnel in an Emerging Economy Context. In ACM Special Interest Group on Information Systems (SIGMIS) Conference (Ireland), p. 49-64. ACM.
Akinyokun, O.C., Obot, O., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2009). Application Of Neuro-Fuzzy Technology In Medical Diagnosis: Case Study Of Heart Failure. In 11th World Congress on Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering (Munich, Germany), p. 301-304. IUPESM.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Abiola, R.O. (2009). Selection: Effects of Product and Organizational Constructs. In, Organizational Advancements through Enterprise Information Systems: Emerging Applications and Developments (pp.99-119). Hershey, U.S.A: IGI Global.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2009). Fuzzy- Expert system for Cost Benefit Analysis of Enterprise Information Systems: a Framework. International Journal on Computer Science and Engineering, 1(3), 254-262.
Akinuwesi, B.A., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2009). A Framework of Web Based Fuzzy Expert System for Managing Tourism Information. Georgian Electronic Scientific Journal: Computer Science and Telecommunications, 3(20), 77-89.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2008). A Fuzzy-Enhanced AHP Model for Evaluating University Academics’ Research Productivity. Information Knowledge Systems Management Journal, 7(3), 273-299.
Obot, O., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2008). Fuzzy-Rule Based Framework for the Management of Tropical Diseases. International Journal of Medical Engineering and Informatics, 1(1), 7-17.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2008). ;Organizational Influences on E-Commerce adoption in a developing country context using UTAUT. International Journal of Business Information Systems, 3(3), 300-316.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Abiola, R.O. (2008). Influence of Product and Organizational Constructs on ERP Acquisition Using an Extended Technology Acceptance Model. International Journal of Enterprise Information Systems, 4(2), 67-83.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2008). Evaluation of Research and Innovation of University Academics Using a Soft- Computing Methodology. In The Canadian Higher Education and Information Technology Conference (CANHEIT) (Calgary). CANHEIT.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2008). Exploring Organizational Determinants of Biometric Security Adoption. In Information Resources Management Conference (Conf-IRM) (Niagara Falls, ON). Association of Information Systems.
Obot, O., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2008). Fuzzy -Rule Based Framework for the Management of Tropical Diseases. Medical and care Compunetics , 5(137), 328-339.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Seleka, G.G. (2007). E-Commerce Adoption in Developing Countries: A Case Analysis of Environmental and Organizational Inhibitors. International Journal of Information Systems and Change Management, 2(3), 232-260.
C Akinyokun, O.C., & E Uzoka, F.M. (2007). Factor Analysis of the Effects of Academic Staff Profile on the Investment Portfolio of a University. International Journal of the Computer, the Internet and Management, 15(1), 51-62.
Uzoka, F.M.E., Shemi, A.P., & Seleka, G.G. (2007). Behavioral Influences on E-Commerce Adoption in a Developing Country Context. Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 31(4), 1-15.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Seleka, G.G. (2007). Organizational, Environmental and Technological Determinants of E-Commerce Adoption in Botswana. In Information Resources Management Association Conference (Vancouver). Association of Information Systems.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Seleka, G.G. (2006). A model for Evaluation of Professional Organizations Using AHP with Non-Equivalence of Experts’ Rating Confidence. International Review of Business Research Papers, 2(1), 16-29.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2006). AHP-Based System for Strategic Evaluation of Financial Information. Information Knowledge Systems Management Journal, 5(1), 49-61.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Seleka, G.G. (2006). B2C E-Commerce Development in Africa: Case Study of Botswana. In ACM Electronic Commerce Conference (Ann Arbor, MI), p. 290-295. ACM.
Akinnuwesi, B.A., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2006). A Conceptual Framework Of Web Based Fuzzy Expert System for Managing Culture and Tourism Information. In The 20th National Conference of Nigeria Computer Society Nigeria, Vol. 17, (Nigeria), p. 133-145. The Nigeria Computer Society.
Obot, O.U., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2006). A Framework for Application of NeuroCase Rule Based Hybridization in Medical Diagnosis. In Euro-Mediterranean Medical Informatics and Telemedicine Conference (Alexandria, Egypt). EMMIT.
Uzoka, F.M.E., Seleka, G., & Shemi, A. (2006). Infrastructural and Behavioural Influences on the Adoption of eCommerce in Developing Countries. In IST-Africa (Pretoria, South Africa). IST-Africa.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Seleka, G.G. (2005). MCDA Decision Support Model for Measuring Performance of Professional Organizations. The International Journal of Applied Management and Technology, 3(2), 125-139.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Akinyokun, O.C. (2005). Knowledge Base System for Human Resource Evaluation in a University Environment. Journal of Testing and Evaluation, 33(1), 1-8.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & A Ijatuyi, O. (2005). Decision Support System for Library Acquisitions: A Framework. Journal of Electronic Library, 23(4), 453-462.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Seleka, G. (2005). AHP-Based Decision Support Model for Measuring Performance of Professional Organizations. In Second International Business Conference (Sydney, Australia).
G Seleka, G., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2005). An Investigation of the Factors Affecting the Adoption of B2C E-Commerce in SADC Countries: A Case Study of Botswana. In International Association for Development of the Information Society Conference (Portugal).
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Barker, K. (2005). AHP-Based Malaria Diagnosis Decision Support System. In International Conference for eHealth, Telemedicine and Health ICT (Luxembourg). MedeTel.
E Uzoka, F.M.E., & Famuyiwa , O. (2004). Application of Knowledge Technology to the Management of Diseases. International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, 17(4), 194-204.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Ganiyu , M. (2004). The Imperatives of Computer Based Quality Control in a Manufacturing Company . Nigerian Society of Engineers Technical Transactions, 39(1), 38-49.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2004). A Framework for Knowledge-Based Matching of Applicants to Jobs. Journal of Science and Technology Research, 3(2), 62-70.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2004). AHP Based System for Evaluation of Enterprise Financial Information. In International Business Research Conference (Melbourne, Australia).
Uzoka, F.M., & Akinyokun, O.C. (2004). Analysis of the Effects of HR Profile on the Investment Portfolio of an Organization: Case Study of University Academic Staff. In International Management and Technology Conference (Orlando, FL).
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Elusade, O.M. (2003). User’s Perception of Windows Operating System: A comparative Analysis. Journal of Cameroon Academy of Sciences, 3(2), 137-142.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Akinyokun, O.C. (2003). Expert System for Human Resource Procurement Using Baye’s Method and Delphi Hierarchy Procedure. Journal of Science and Technology Research, 2(2), 94-102.
O Abiola, R., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2002). Decision Support Model for the Evaluation of Corporate Competitiveness. The Nigerian Banker, 4(54), 54-58.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (2002). Effects of Information Technology on Customers’ Satisfaction in Nigerian Financial Institutions. The Nigerian Accountant, 35(4), 5-8.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Chiemeke, S.C. (2002). The Impact of Information Technology on Productivity in Government Parastatals. The Nigerian Journal of Research and Production, 2(2), 107-113.
Akinyokun, O.C., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (2000). A Prototype of Information Technology Based Human Resource System. International Journal of the Computer, Internet and Management, 8(1), 1-20.
Abiola, R.O., & Uzoka, F.M.E. (1999). Knowledge Based System for Initiating and Reacting to Competitor’s Price Reduction (A Framework). First Bank Bi-Annual Review, 7(14), 12-26.
Uzoka, F.M.E. (1999). Computer Aided Costing in a Mechanized Construction Project. The Quantity Surveyor,. Journal of the Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors, 29(39), 39-41.
Uzoka, F.M.E., & Abiola, R.O. (1998). Quantitative Techniques for Business and Management: A Tutorial Approach. Blue Lakes Publishers.
Akinyokun, O.C., Uzoka, F.M., & Sunmola , F. (1996). Programming Computer in a Unix Operating System Environment. Akure: HTRDG Computing Centre.
Osakwe, C., Uzoka, F.M.E., Fedoruk, A., Gibb, K., & Osuji, J. Re-Examining the Role of the Professoriate in Teaching Intensive Universities in the Context of Boyer's Model. Canadian Journal of Higher Education (Submitted).
Akinnuwesi, A.B., Uzoka , F.M.E., Olabiyisi, O., Omidiora E.O, V., & Fiddi, P. An Empirical Study of Users' and Developers' Perspectives of Users' Involvement in Software Development Project. Information System Frontiers (Submitted).
Uzoka, F.M.E., Mgaya, K.V., Obot, O., Kitindi, E., & Shemi , A.P. Turnover Intentions of IT Employess: A comparative analysis of two developing countries. (Not Yet Submitted).
Uzoka, F.E., Fedoruk, A., Osakwe , C., Osuji , J., & Gibb, K. An AHP Framework for Operationalizing Boyer's Model in Small and Medium Sized Canadian Universities. Evaluation: The International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice (Not Yet Submitted).
Akinnuwesi, B.A., Uzoka, F.M.E., Olabiyisi, S.O., & Omidiora, E.O. Case Simulation of User-Centric Performance Evaluation Model for Distributed Software System Architecture. Journal of the Association of Information Systems (Submitted).
Conference Presentations
Osakwe, C., Uzoka, F.M.E., Fedoruk, A., Gibb, K., & Osuji, J. (2012, May). The Relative Importance of Academic Activities: Autonomous Dominant Values from the Canadian Professoriate. Presented at CSSHE 2012 Conference (Waterloo, Ontario).
Professional Designations
Prtesident, 2011. Canadian Institute for Medical and Organizational Informatics.
Member, 2009. ACM Special Interest Group on Information Systems (SIGMIS).
Member, 2008. Association for Computing Machinery.
Member, 2007. Information Resources Management Association (IRMA).
Member, 2003. Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria.
Member, 1998. Science Association of Nigeria.
Other Studies
Post-Doctoral Fellowship, 2004 - 2006. University of Calgary.
Educational Institution Employment
Associate Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems, Mount Royal University, Canada, 2011 - Present (Full Time). Tenure achieved: 2011.
Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Information Systems, Mount Royal University, Canada, 2008 - 2011 (Full Time).
Visiting Faculty, Department of Information Technology, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria, 2010 (Adjunct).
Senior Lecturer, Information Systems Unit (Department of Accounting and Finance), University of Botswana, Botswana, 2006 - 2008 (Full Time).
Postgraduate Supervisor, School of Business, NorthWestern University, Mafikeng, South Africa (Mafikeng Campus), South Africa, 2007 - 2011 (Adjunct).
Research Fellow and Lecturer, Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Canada, 2004 - 2006 (Term).
Lecturer, Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria, Nigeria, 1992 - 2006 (Full Time). Tenure achieved: 1998, December 4.
Courses Taught
2012 COMP 3333 "Foundations of Software Engineering" (001) at Mount Royal University, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Level: Undergraduate Y2. Students: 13. Credits: 3. Hours: Lecture: 3 Tutorial: 2.
2011 COMP 2203 "Introduction to Computers" (081) at Mount Royal University, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Level: Undergraduate Y1. Students: 25. Hours: Lecture: 3.
2011 COMP 2541 "Systems Analysis" (001) at Mount Royal University, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Level: Undergraduate Y2. Students: 21. Credits: 3. Hours: Lecture: 3 Tutorial: 2.
2011 COMP 3333 "Foundations of Software Engineering". Level: Undergraduate Y2. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2010 COMP 2541 "Systems Analysis" (002). Level: Undergraduate Y2. With Ityippe, S. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2009 COMP 1001 "Introduction to Computer Based Problem Solving for the Sciences". Level: Undergraduate Y1. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2009 - 2011 COMP 2203 "Introduction to Computers". Level: Undergraduate Y1. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2009 - 2010 COMP4403 "Object Oriented Design and Development". Level: Undergraduate Y2. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2006 - 2008 "Management Information Systems" at University of Botswana. Level: Graduate. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2006 - 2008 "Information Technology for Managers" at University of Botswana. Level: Graduate. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2006 - 2008 "Information Systems Security" at University of Botswana. Level: Undergraduate Y4. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2004 - 2005 "Introduction to Computers (For Non Majors)" at University of Calgary. Level: Undergraduate Y1. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2005 "Introduction to Computer Science II (OO Programming)" at University of Calgary. Level: Undergraduate Y2. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2004 - 2005 "Database Management Systems" at University of Calgary. Level: Undergraduate Y4. With Elhajj, R. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2001 "Mangement Information Systems" at Nigeria Institute of Chattered Accounants (PT). Level: Graduate. Credits: 3. Hours:.
1993 "Statistics and Electronic Data Processing" at Nigeria Institute of Bankers (PT). Level: Undergraduate Y4. Credits: 3. Hours:.
1998 - 2004 "Mangement Information Systems" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Graduate. Credits: 3. Hours:.
1998 - 2003 "Production and Operations Management and Control" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Graduate. Credits: 3. Hours:.
1996 - 2003 "Quantitative Techniques for Managers" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Graduate. Credits: 3. Hours:.
1994 - 2002 "Computer Programming" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Undergraduate Y2. Credits: 3. Hours:.
2002 - 2003 "Software Engineering" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Undergraduate Y4. Credits: 3. Hours:.
1995 - 2003 "Introcution to Computers" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Undergraduate Y1. Credits: 2. Hours:.
2000 - 2003 "Systems Analysis and Design" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Undergraduate Y4. Credits: 3. Hours:.
1993 - 2003 "Computer File Processing" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Credits: 2. Hours:.
1993 "Engineering Mathematics" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Undergraduate Y3.
1992 "Statistics II (Inferential Statistis)" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Level: Undergraduate Y2. Credits: 3. Hours:.
Course Development
2012 "Project Management and Quality Assurance". Development of industry oriented information systems project management course for Mount Royal University, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems.
Program Development
2010 "Post Graduate Degrees in Computer Science and Information Technology" at Bells University of Technology, Ota. Level: Graduate. Type: Ph.D.. Partner: No Partner. Developed Course Content and Description for six different Postgraduate Degrees.
2009 "CIS Minor" at Mount Royal University, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Level: Undergraduate Y4. Developed course descriptions for future Computer Information Systems Minor.
2008 "MBA (IS)" at University of Botswana. Level: Graduate. Type: M.B.A.. Introduced key IS courses to the MBA program of the University (Defining IS specialization).
2002 "BTech in Computer Science" at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. New Course Development.
Coordination
(2010 - 2011). Non Major Coordinator, Co-Ordinator for Service Courses in the CSIS Department.
(1999 - 2004). Coordinator, ND and HND in Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Research-based Degree
2011 - 2012. Olaniyan, Tayo. Type: Ph.D. in Computer Science (In Progress). Role: Co-supervisor. Thesis Title: "Development of a Fuzzy-AHP Model for Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases".
- 2011. Akinnuwesi, B.A. Type: Ph.D. in Computer Science (Completed) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria. Role: Other. Co-Supervisors: Olabiyisi, S.O. (Major Supervisor), Omidiora, E.O. (Co-Supervisor). Current Position: Lecturer. Thesis Title: "Developing a User Centric Model for Distributed Software Architecture".
2010 - 2011. Akinnuwesi, A.B. Type: Ph.D. in Computer Science (Completed) at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria. Role: Co-supervisor. Thesis Title: "Developing a User Centric Model for Distributed Software Architecture".
2004 - 2006. Okure, Obot. Type: Ph.D. in Computer Science (Completed) at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Role: Co-supervisor. Co-Supervisors: Akinyokun, O.C. (Major Supervisor). Current Position: Senior Lecturer (Assistant Prof) in Computer Science. Thesis Title: "Neuro-Fuzzy System for Diagnosis and Therapy of Cardiovascular Diseases".
2006. Type: Ph.D. in Library Information Systems (Completed) at University of Botswana. Role: Thesis Committee Member.
1999 - 2006. Type: Undergraduate Studies in Computer Science at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Role: Supervisor.
Course-based Degree
2008 - 2012. Undergraduate course based group projects in systems analysis and development, . in Bachelor of Computer Information Syystems (All but Degree) at Mount Royal University, Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Role: Directed Study Supervisor.
2010 - 2012. 15 undergraduate students projects, (Cosupervisor). Type: B.Sc. in Computer Science (Completed) at Bells University of Technology, Ota.
2006 - 2008. 14 Undergraduate Students, . Type: B.Sc. in Business Information Systems (Completed) at University of Botswana. Role: Supervisor.
1999 - 2004. 35 Undergraduate students, (Supervisor). at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Role: Supervisor.
1998 - 2003. Type: M.B.A. in Business Administration (Completed) at Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. Role: Supervisor.
2008 - 2011. Type: M.B.A. (Completed) at South Western University, Mafikeng, South Africa. Role: Thesis Supervisor. Current Position: Graduated.
Grants
2010 - 2012 Mount Royal University, Office of Research Services: Internal Research Grant, "A Model for Evaluating Academic Scholarship: Review and Operationalization of Boyer’s Criteria". CAD8,000. Type: Scholarship-Competitive (Role: Principal Investigator). Other Investigators: Osuji, J., Fedoruk, A., Gibb, K., Osakwe , C., Engler, S.
2009 Mount Royal University: Conference Support, "Comparison of Fuzzy and AHP for medical diagnosis systems". CAD4,800. Type: Grant-Competitive (Role: Co-principal Investigator). Other Investigators: Obot, O.
2007 University of Botswana: Internal Research Grant, "Development of Fuzzy-AHP model for evaluation of academic staff research output". USD 5,000. Type: Grant-Competitive (Role: Principal Investigator).
2007 University of Botswana: Conference Grant. USD 2,000. Type: Grant-Competitive (Role: Principal Investigator).
2006 University of Botswana: Conference Support. USD 2,000. Type: Grant-Competitive (Role: Co-principal Investigator).
2006 University of Botswana: Conference Support, "Conference Grant". USD 2,000. Type: Grant-Competitive (Role: Collaborator). Other Investigators: Obot, O.
2006 University of Botswana: Internal Research Grant, "E-Commerce Development in Africa". USD 4,500. Type: Grant-Competitive (Role: Principal Investigator). Other Investigators: Seleka, G.
2005 University of Calgary: Postdoctoral Fellowship, "Development of AHP System for the Diagnosis of Malaria". CAD23,000. Type: Fellowship-Non-Competitive.
2005 University of Calgary/Canadian Commonwealth, "Conference attendance". CAD1,800. Type: Grant-Non-Competitive (Role: Principal Investigator).
2003 Commonwealth (Canada): Commonwealth Research Scholar, "Research Scholarship". CAD14,400. Type: Fellowship-Competitive (Role: Principal Investigator).
Research Presentations
2012, April. "The Operationalization of Boyer's Model in Teaching-Focused Universities". Presented at University Colloquium, Mount Royal University, Calgary. Co-presenters: Fedoruk, A., Osakwe, C., Osuji, J., Gibb, K.
2011, November 25. "Conference Attendance and Current Research Activities Report". Presented to Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, MRU. Presented at Departmental Colloquium, Mount Royal University.
2010, October. "University Development Activities During my Adjunct Visit to the Bells University of Technology, Ota". Presented at Departmental Collquium (Computer Science and Information Systems), Mount Royal University, Calgary.
2010, August. "Balancing the Demands of Teaching, Research and Service in a University Environment". Presented at University Colloquium, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria. Invited Speaker.
2010, July. "Experimental Comparison of AHP and Fuzzy Logic as Medical Diagnosis Decision Support Engines". Presented at Faculty of Technology Seminar Series, Bells University of Technology, Ota,igeria. Invited Speaker.
2010, July. "Advancing the Frontiers of Research in Information and Communications Technology". Presented at Departmental Seminar Series, Bells University of Technology, Ota, Nigeria. Invited Speaker.
2010. "Experimental comparison of AHP and fuzzy logic for andling Vagueness and Complexity in Diagnosis of Tropical Diseases". Presented at University Colloquium, Mount Royal University, Calgary. Co-presenter: Osuji, J.
2009. "Influence of Product and Organizational Characteristics on ERP Acquisition: Case study of Botswana". Presented at Department of Computer Science and Information Systems Research Seminar, Mount Royal University, Calgary.
2007. "Fuzzy Expert System for the Cost Benefit Analysis of Enterprise Information Systems". Presented at Faculty of Business Research Semiar Series, University of Botswana.
2006. "Ecommerce Development in Africa: Technological and Organizational Inhibitors". Presented at Faculty of Business Research Semiar Series, University of Botswana.
2002. "Knowledge Based System for the Evaluation of University Academic Staff". Presented at Seminar, Federal University of Technology, Akure.
2003. "The Application of Information Technology in the Management of Time. Workshop on Time Management Techniques in the Local Government for Heads of departments of Local Government Areas in Ekiti State, Nigeria", Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
2003. "Effective Management of Revenue Collectors for Improved Performance in Revenue Generation. Workshop on Modern Methods of Effective Mobilizatio Strategies for Revenue generation in the Local Governments of Ondo State", Akure, Nigeria.
2002. "The Role of the Computer in Budget Implementation and Financial Control. Workshop on Budget Implementations and Financial Control for Ekiti Local Governments, University of Ibadan Conference Centre, Ibadan, Nigeria", Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
2002. "The Role of Computer Information System in Local Government Administration. Workshop on Application of Contemporary Management Tools for Improved Performance at the Local Government Level", Ibadan, Nigeria.
1997. "Computer Application in the Aspect of Educational Management and Learning. Workshop on Maintaining the Required Educational Standard in a Depressed Economy, Organised by Ondo State Ministry of Education", Akure, Nigeria.
Professional Currency
(2012, September 16). ADC worshop on "Improving your slide show presentations".
(2012, May 23). ADC worshop on "Tools to Engage Students".
(2012, May 3). ADC Workshop on Developing Tests and Surveys in Blackboard.
(2012, April 13). ADC Workshop on Constructing and Using Rubrics.
(2011, September 20). Workshop on the use of mathematica for Teaching and Research.
(2011). HREB Ethics Workshop (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2010). Workshop on Use of STATA statistical package (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2010). Workshop on Mathematical Modeling (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2010). MRFA Workshop on Roberts Rule of Order (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2010). ADC Workshop on the Use of i-Clickers (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2010). ADC Workshop on BlackBoard 9.1 (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2009 - 2011). Instructional Support Program [ISP] (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2009). ADC workshop on E-Portfolios (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2009). ADC Workshop on Engaging Learners with BlackBoard (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2009). ADC Workshop on Using Web 2.0 (Mount Royal University, Calgary).
(2007). Workshop on Responsible Use of Research Funds (University of Botswana).
(2005). Capacity Building Workshop on Free and Open Source Systems ( National Information Technology Agency, Nigeria).
(2002). Workshop on Vienna Development method and Duration Calculus (United Nations University, Macau).
(1996). AT&T Course on Star Group Network (Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria).
(1995). School of Fundamentals of Computer Science (Italian Foreign Ministry in conjunction with National Mathematical Centre, Abuja, Nigeria).
Consulting/Advising Activities
1996 - 2004. Principal Consultant, for Blue Lakes (Nig) LTD, Omonije Arcade, Akure, Nigeria.
Membership in Scholarly Societies or Other Organizations
2003 - 2010  Computer Professional Registration Council of Nigeria (cpn).
Offices Held
2011 - 2012 President, Canadian Institute for Medical and Organizational Informatics.
Event Administration Activities
2011 - 2012. Treasurer and Registration Director, 2012 ACM SIGITE Conference held in Calgary, Canada (2012, October 10 - 2012, October 13). Type: Conference. Organizer: Association of Computing Machinery.
2011, September 20. Co-Organizer, Workshop on the use of Mathematica for Teaching and Research. Type: Workshop. Organizer: Wolfram Research Inc.
2010 - 2012. Organizing Committee Member, Expolre IT. Type: Other. Organizer: Mount Royal University.
2011 - 2012. Member, Conference Program Committee, ACM SIGMIS Conference. Type: Conference. Organizer: Association of Computing Machinery.
2011 - 2012. Conference Treasurer, ACM SIGITE Conference (2012). Type: Conference. Organizer: Association of Computing Machinery.
2008 - 2012. Member, Conference Program Committee, International Association for Development of the Information Society , (Portugal and Germany).
Editorial Activities
2011 - 2012 International Journal of Emerging Sciences: Member, Editorial/Advisory Board.
2008 - 2011 Member, Editorial Board: Clinical Governance: An International Journal.
2008 - 2012 Member, Editorial Board: International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Consumer Informatics.
2008 Botswana Journal of Business: Acting Editor.
Journal Reviewing/Refereeing Activities
2012 ACM Inroads. 1 Double Blind Review. "Association of Computing Machinery".
2012 Iranian Journal of Fuzzy Systems. 1 Blind Review.
2011 - 2012 The Behaviour and Information Technology. 3 Double Blind Reviews. "Elsevier".
2012 Medical Informatics and Decision Making. 2 Blind Reviews. "Biomedical Central".
2011 - 2012 Information and Management. 1 Blind Review. "Elsevier".
2011 - 2012 Telecommunications Policy. 1 Double Blind Review. "Elsevier".
2010 - 2012 Fuzzy Sets and Systems. 2 Double Blind Reviews. "Elsevier".
2008 - 2012 International Journal of Scientific Research in Education (IJSRE). 5 Double Blind Reviews.
2008 - 2010 Evaluation and Program Planning Journal. 1 Double Blind Review. "Elsevier".
2009 Journal of Network and Computer Applications. 1 Double Blind Review.
2006 - 2007 Botswana Journal of Business. 1 Double Blind Review.
Conference Reviewing/Refereeing Activities
2012, December - 2013, January  Double Blind Review. "2013 ACM SIGMIS CPR Conference Cincinnati", Association of Computing Machinery.
2012, June - 2012, July  2 Double Blind Reviews. "ACM SIGITE RIIT 2012", Mount Royal University, Calgary.
2012, January  1 Double Blind Review. "European Conference on Information Systems".
2011, November - 2011, December  2 Double Blind Reviews. "ACM SIGMIS CPR 2012 Conference", ACM Special Interest Group on Information Systems.
2011, October - 2011, November  4 Double Blind Reviews. "IADIS International Conference Information Systems 2012 Berlin, Germany 10-12 March 2012", International Association for Development of the Information Society.
2010  Blind Review. "2011 ACM SIGMIS CPR CONFERENCE, May 19-21, 2011, San Antonio, Texas", ACM.
2011  Double Blind Review. "Leveraging Developing Economies with the Use of Information Technology: Trends and Tools", IGI Global.
2011  5 Blind Reviews. "IADIS International Conference Information Systems 2011, Avila, Spain, 11 - 13 March 2011", International Association for Development of the Information Society.
2010  6 Double Blind Reviews. "IADIS International Conference Information Systems 2010,", International Association for Development of the Information Society.
2010  2 Double Blind Reviews. "2011 ACM SIGMIS CPR CONFERENCE, May 19-21, 2011, San Antonio, Texas", ACM.
2008  4 Double Blind Reviews. "IADIS International Conference Information Systems 2009 , Barcelona, Spain , 25 - 27 February 2009".
2004 - 2005  1 Double Blind Review. "Conference on Business & the Internet '05, San Antonio, USA", TRIOF.
Projects In Progress
2012, "An Application of the UTAUT Model in Understanding the Adoption of EMR Systems by Physicians" (Role: Principal Investigator). Other Investigators: Aladi, F., Osuji, J.
2012 Self Funded, "Students' Disciplinary Self Understanding: Case Study of Information Systems Students" (Role: Co-principal Investigator). Other Investigators: Connolly, R., Schroeder , M., Khemka , N.
2011 - 2012 Self Funded, "Assessing Career Orientations of Nurses in Calgary Area" (Role: Collaborator). Other Investigators: Osuji, J., Aladi, F.
Community Service
2012.  Member, with Mount Royal University. Duties: Task Force on University Research Infrastructure (Type: University).
2011 - 2012.  Member, with Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Mount Royal University, Calgary. Duties: Facilities Committee (Type: Department).
2010 - 2012.  Chairman, with Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Mount Royal University. Duties: Colloquium Committee (Type: Department).
2010 - 2012.  Treasurer, with ACM SIGITE. Duties: SIGITE Conference Organizing Committee (Type: Scholarly Association).
2010 - 2011.  Member, with Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Duties: Sessional Hiring Committee (Type: Department).
2009 - 2012.  Member, with Mount Royal University, Calgary. Duties: Explore IT Committee (Type: University).
2011.  Proxy Resource Person, with Nigeria Information Technology Agency. Duties: Committee for the Development of Software Policy (Type: Other).
2010 - 2011.  Member, with Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Duties: Curriculum Oversight Committee (Type: Department).
2009 - 2011.  Member, with Mount Royal University, Calgary, Canada. Duties: Universal Access Committee (Type: University).
2004 - 2012.  Facilitator, with Universities in Africa. Duties: Book Donation (Type: University).
2009 - 2012.  Member, with Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Duties: International Committee (Type: Department).
2009 - 2010.  Member, with Mount Royal University. Duties: Working Groug on Undergraduate Rsearch (Type: University).
2009.  Member, with Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, Mount Royal University, Calgary. Duties: Committee on Information Systems Minor (BSc) (Type: Department).
2008.  Chairman, with Faculty of Business, University of Botswana. Duties: Information Systems (MBA) Program Review (Type: Faculty).
2009 - 2012.  Member, with Mount Royal University. Duties: Research Committee, Faculty of Science (Type: Faculty).
2008.  Consultant, with Water Utilities Corporation, Botswana. Duties: Policy Formulation Workshop (Type: Other).
2007 - 2008.  Member, with Faculty of Business, University of Botswana. Duties: Committee on Accreditation of External Programs (Type: Faculty).
2006 - 2007.  Member, with Botswana. Duties: Committee on ICT Stakeholders' Lunch (Representing the University of Botswana) (Type: University).
2006 - 2007.  Member, with Faculty of Business, University of Botswana. Duties: Committee of Strategic Planning (Type: Faculty).
2006 - 2007.  Member, with University of Botswana. Duties: Committee of Parking Space Policy, (Type: University).
2007.  Member, with University of Botswana. Duties: University Timetable Committee, representing Faculty of Business (Type: University).
2005.  Proxy Member, with Federal University of Technology, Akure. Duties: Computer Resource Center Management Committee (Type: University).
2003 - 2004.  Coordinator, with Students Industrial Work Experience Program, Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Technology, Akure (Type: Department).
2003 - 2004.  Member, with Committee for the Construction and Management of FUTA Shopping Plaza, Federal University of Technology, Akure (Type: University).
2002.  Member, with Taskforce on Internally Generated Revenue, Federal University of Technology, Akure. Nigeria (Type: University).
2002.  Member, with Taskforce on the Financial Implications of the Management of Students' Hostels, Federal University of Technology, Akure (Type: University).
2001.  Member, with Committee on Ethics and Discipline, Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities, Federal University of Technology, Akure (Type: University).
2000 - 2004.  Member, with University Timetable Committee, Federal Univ. of Technology, Akure, Nigeria (Type: University).
1995 - 2000.  Member, with University Sport Council, Federal University of Technology, Akure. Nigeria (Type: University).
2008.  Reviewer, with Journal of Network and Computer Applications (Elsevier) (Type: Scholarly Association).
2008 - 2011.  Member, with Review Board, International Journal of Scientific Research in Education (Type: Scholarly Association).
2000 - 2003.  Systems Consultant, with Efon Alaaye Community Bank, Efon Alaaye, Ekiti State Nigeria (Type: Other).
1996 - 2004.  IT Consultant,, with Blue Lakes (Nig) LTD, Omonije Arcade, Akure, Nigeria (Type: Other).
2008.  Member, with Faculty of Business, Univ. of Botswana. Duties: Research and Publications Committee (Type: Faculty).
2007 - 2012.  Member, Program Committee, Information Systems Conference, with International Association for the Development of the Information Society (Type: Scholarly Association).
2008.  Facilitator, with Faculty of Business, University of Botswana. Duties: EDP course in Information Systems and Organizational Strategy. (Type: Faculty).
2002 - 2003.  Coordinator, with Federal University of Technology, Akure. Duties: Postgraduate and Departmental Seminars, Department of Industrial Math and Computer Science (Type: Department).