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Professor Celestine Iwendi is a distinguished academic and internationally recognized expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), with over 25 years of professional and academic experience. His groundbreaking contributions to AI, IoT, big data, and medical applications have positioned him as a leader in interdisciplinary research aimed at addressing global challenges.
As the Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh) at the University, Professor Iwendi spearheads innovative research and educational programs that merge cutting-edge technology with practical solutions. Holding a PhD in Electronics Engineering, he possesses technical expertise in wireless sensor networks, machine learning (ML), and IoT. As a Senior Member of IEEE and Chartered Engineer, he has played a pivotal role in developing testing procedures, technical support systems, and safety compliance frameworks for electronic systems.
Professor Iwendi has been honoured by the Royal Academy of Engineering under the Exceptional Talent Scheme for his transformative contributions to AI and medical applications. He has also been featured in Elsevier's World's Top 2% Influential Scientists list for four consecutive years. His impactful research spans 13 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 92.6% of his publications internationally co-authored and 60.7% ranked among the top 25% most-cited globally.
Beyond his role at the University, Professor Iwendi serves as a Visiting Professor at five esteemed universities worldwide. He is also:
鈥 Chair of the Election Committee for IEEE Computer Society Worldwide (2024)
鈥 An IEEE Brand Ambassador
鈥 Counsellor for the IEEE 新加坡六合彩开奖直播 Student Branch
鈥 A Former Board Member of IEEE Sweden Section
鈥 A Fellow of both the Higher Education Academy (UK) and the Institute of Management Consultants
Additionally, he represents the University as an Ambassador in the Manchester Conference Ambassador Programme, furthering global partnerships and academic excellence. Professor Celestine Iwendi continues to drive innovation in AI and emerging technologies while inspiring the next generation of scholars and practitioners in this transformative field.
Research Interests:
Professor Iwendi's research focuses on cutting-edge areas, including:
鈥 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
鈥 Internet of Things (IoT) and Cybersecurity
鈥 Wireless Sensor Networks
鈥 Parallel Computing with applications in medicine and engineering
鈥 Big Data Analytics
His works emphasize global impact, contributing to 13 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With over 60% of his research ranking among the top 25% most-cited papers globally, his work is recognized for its quality and influence.
Teaching and Mentorship:
An inspiring educator, Professor Iwendi has supervised and mentored numerous undergraduate, MSc, and PhD students. His teaching philosophy integrates hands-on learning with cutting-edge research to prepare students for global challenges. He leads innovative programs such as the MSc and Master of Research (MRes) in AI, Computing and Parallel Computing.
Publications and Research:
Bolton research Page (UBIR): https://ubir-test.bolton.ac.uk/esploro/profile/celestine_iwendi/output/publication?institution=44UOBO_INST
Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Ihq53wsAAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Celestine-Iwendi
Professional Online Profile Links:
鈥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celestine-iwendi-phd-smieee-fhea-fimc-cmc-bbbbba4b/
鈥 ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Celestine-Iwendi
鈥 Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.se/citations?user=Ihq53wsAAAAJ&hl=en
鈥 https://ciothings.com/
Affiliations, Academic and Professional Roles
Academic Appointments:
鈥 Visiting Professor, Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, Coal City University, Enugu, Nigeria
鈥 Adjunct Professor, Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, Nigeria
鈥 Visiting Professor, School of Computing, Faculty of Engineering, BIHER, Chennai, India
鈥 Visiting Professor, School of Computing & Engineering, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, Avadi, Chennai, India
鈥 Visiting Professor, VIT University, India
鈥 Hon. Adjunct Professor and Investigator, ITM Baroda University, India
鈥 Adjunct Professor, Near East University, North Nicosia, Northern Cyprus
Professional Affiliations and Distinctions:
鈥 Senior Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
鈥 Senior Member, IEEE Computer Society
鈥 Distinguished Speaker, Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
鈥 Fellow, The Institute of Management Consultants (IMC-Nigeria) (FIMC)
鈥 Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA), United Kingdom
鈥 Certified Management Specialist (CMS), London Graduate School, London
Leadership and Service:
鈥 Manchester Conference Bureau Ambassador
鈥 Chair, Election Committee, IEEE Computer Society Worldwide 2024
Recognition:
鈥 Listed among the 2% Top Scientists Worldwide (2021-date), a prestigious list prepared by Stanford University and published by Elsevier.
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