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Olalekan Ogunjimi

@olalekanogunjimi

Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems, mentoring researchers and building curriculum that improves student outcomes.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead in a reputable organization of international standard, where I can develop and deliver contemporary courses, mentor researchers, and strengthen linkage and collaboration—contributing to science-based solutions in a competitive, supportive environment.

I’m a Professor of Computer Science and Information Systems with a Doctor of Philosophy’s in Computer Science (Specialization on Coherent Optical Information Science) and advanced training in Information Communication Technology. I bring an in-depth understanding of mathematical and computing sciences, and I’m focused on getting students to explore topics fully through student-centered teaching.

Across my academic roles—from Lecturer to Associate Professor and now Professor—I’ve led course planning, curriculum development, and student mentoring, while facilitating rigorous research and professional growth. At Trinity University, I delivered coding workshops that increased student engagement by 30% and improved average grades by 15%, and I supervised undergraduate research resulting in 5 student publications in a reputable conference.

My work is driven by continuous professional development and measurable academic impact, including visiting-professor curriculum reviews and departmental leadership as Head of Department and Director, Linkage and Collaboration. I stay at the forefront of emerging fields—artificial intelligence, data mining, cybersecurity, computer networks, and digital/forensic science—while contributing to academia through committee service, journal reviewing, and scholarly publishing.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Professor

Current

Southwestern University Nigeria

Jan 2026 - Present (2 months)

Serve as Professor and Head of Department/Director of Linkage & Collaboration, delivering undergraduate and graduate instruction while contributing to computer science curriculum improvement. Provide student advising and mentorship, supervise research and theses, and pursue external funding through grants while strengthening partnerships through linkage activities.

Higher Education Teaching Student Advising Grant writing Department Leadership Laboratory Practical Delivery

Associate Professor

Phoenix University

Apr 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 9 months)

Served as Head of Department by delivering lectures and leading labs for undergraduate and graduate computer science courses, and contributing to curriculum design and improvement. Provided academic and career guidance, supervised student research and theses, and pursued external funding through grant writing.

Lecture Delivery Curriculum Development Academic Advising Grant writing Departmental Service

Assistant Professor

McPherson University

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024 (5 months)

Delivered undergraduate and graduate courses by developing and updating curricula while mentoring students in academic and research work. Published research findings and pursued external funding through grant proposals, while participating in departmental and university committees.

Course Development Mentoring Thesis Supervision

Assistant Professor

Trinity University Lagos

Oct 2020 - Nov 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Developed and delivered undergraduate courses in programming languages, software engineering, and data structures to 200+ students annually. Implemented hands-on coding workshops that increased engagement by 30% and improved average grades by 15%, and supervised undergraduate research resulting in 5 student conference publications.

Programming Languages Software Engineering Data Structures Course Development

Senior Lecturer

Augustine University

Apr 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years 6 months)

Designed and taught undergraduate courses in computer programming and software development, improving lab facilities with modern programming tools to strengthen student project outcomes. Collaborated with industry partners to align curriculum with market needs.

Software Development Lab Technology Upgrades Student Project Support Academic Teaching

Lecturer I

Caleb University

Mar 2016 - Apr 2018 (2 years 1 month)

Prepared and delivered undergraduate lectures in mathematics and ICT, administered and graded examinations, and supervised student projects. Delivered postgraduate coursework and advised students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.

Examinations Project supervision Database Management Numerical Methods

Visiting Professor

Federal University Oye-Ekiti

Feb 2022 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Initiated, facilitated, and moderated classroom discussions using remote, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction. Designed and proposed curriculum changes aligned to industry needs, and measured programs against student outcomes and national standards while supporting community outreach partnerships.

Remote Teaching Curriculum Design Facilitation Program Evaluation Community Outreach

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National Open University of Nigeria

Master of Science (M.Sc.), Information Technology

M.Sc. in Information Technology. Thesis covered developing a smart home system for supervising room lights, temperature, and security.

University of Electro-Communication

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science (Coherent Optical Science)

PhD in Computer Science (Coherent Optical Science). Research focused on 200-Gb/s waveform analysis of ultrafast Al-optical semiconductor gates toward low-power consumption operations.