Professional Summary
Cybersecurity researcher and internet governance leader specializing in critical infrastructure protection, cyber-physical systems security, and system resilience modeling. Served in leadership positions in major internet governance organizations, peer-reviewed publications, and original contributions to cybersecurity frameworks for water and wastewater systems. Currently, advancing research at the University of Cincinnati while serving in prominent leadership roles at ICANN and contributing to global internet policy development.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Information Technology: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio Cincinnati, (Information Technology)
Postgraduate Diploma: University of Calabar Nigeria, 2015 (Computer Science)
Higher National Diploma: The Polytechnic Ile-Ife Nigeria, 2012 (Computer Science)
Research and Practice Interests
- Cybersecurity of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Critical Infrastructure Protection: Water Treatment and Distribution Systems Security, System Dynamics Modeling for Cyber Resilience Assessment, Cybersecurity Testbeds for Safe Testing and Education, Internet Governance, DNS Policy, and Digital supply chain and Infrastructure Security
Positions and Work Experience
08-2025 -12-2025 Graduate Teaching Assistant , - Provided individualized academic support to students, improving course engagement and student satisfaction. - Evaluated assignments and assessments with actionable feedback contributing to measurable improvements in academic performance. , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati
2024 -2025 Graduate Research Associate , - Conduct qualitative research on cybersecurity testbeds investigating cyber threats and attacks on Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and critical infrastructure systems. - Implemented virtualized cybersecurity environments for smart manufacturing systems and water treatment facilities; measured system response against denial-of-service attacks. - Support SOC 2 compliance standard implementation, governance frameworks, and risk assessment methodologies. , University of Cincinnati IT Solutions Center & Ohio Cyber Range Institute, Cincinnati
2023 -2023 Graduate Teaching Assistant , - Provided individualized academic support to over 60 students, improving course engagement and student satisfaction. - Evaluated assignments and assessments with actionable feedback contributing to measurable improvements in academic performance. , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati