Ph.D. Computer Science

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science

Ph.D. Computer Science

1. List of Academic Staff

Name	Status and Qualifications	Research Interest(s)
R. O. Oladele	Professor & Head of Department. B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Algorithms, Automata and Formal Languages, Combinatorial Optimization, Theoretical  Computer  Science,  Software Engineering, and Machine Learning
R. G. Jimoh	Professor, B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Malaysia)	Information Security, Information System, Human-computer                                  Interaction,                               Research Methodology
Oluwakemi C. Abikoye	Professor, B.Sc. (Ilorin); M.Sc. (Ibadan); Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Computer/Communication Network Security, Cyber    Security, Cryptography, Biometrics, Human Computer Interaction and Artificial Intelligence.
A. O. Ameen	Reader, B.Sc. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Soft Computing, Modelling & Simulation, Decision Support Systems
Tinuke O. Oladele	Reader, B.Sc. (Benin); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Bioinformatics, Data Science, Biometrics, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning, Expert Systems, Neutral Networks,  Fuzzy  Inference  Systems,  and Natural Language Processing.
A. O. Babatunde	Reader, B.Sc. (FUT, Minna); PGD (FUT, Minna); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin),	Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning.
D. R. Aremu	Reader, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Zululand)	Software    Engineering,    Grid Computing, Information Security
Modinat A. Mabayoje	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Artificial Intelligence/Machine               Learning, Information Retrieval, Computer Security, Information System.
A. O. Bajeh	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin);Ph.D. (Perak)	Software        Engineering:                       maintenance, measurement, design and testing; Artificial Intelligence:     machine                          learning,                          fuzzy inference systems, and expert systems
K. S. Adewole	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc.(Ilorin); Ph.D. (Malaya)	Network Security, Data Privacy, Biometrics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, Internet of Things
Fatima     E.                 Usman- Hamza	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Distributed           Computing,                             Software Engineering, Data Mining
Abimbola G. Akintola	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc. (Iwo); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Biometrics, Human Computer Interaction, Cyber Security, Machine learning and Data Mining
A. R. Ajiboye	Senior Lecturer, B.Sc., M.Sc. (Ilorin); Ph.D. (Pahang)	Data Mining, Data Visualization, Cyber Security,                    Neural                    Networks,                    Machine Learning and Software Testing.
M. Abdulraheem	Lecturer I, B.Tech. (ATBU, Bauchi); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Data Security, Cryptography, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things Security

Ayisat W. Asaju- Gbolagade	Lecturer I, B.Sc. (Al-Hikmah, Ilorin); M.Sc. (Bradford); Ph.D. (Utara)	Data Science, Residue Number Systems
A. O. Balogun	Lecturer I B.Sc., M.Sc.             (Ilorin), Ph.D. (Perak)	Software Engineering: Process, Design, Testing, and Quality Assurance; Information Security: Attacks & Defences and Software Security; Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning,  Deep  Learning,  and  Federated Learning.
Ghaniyyat B. Balogun	Lecturer I, B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Data     Structure     and             Algorithm,  Data Analytics, Information Systems and Data Mining.
Shakirat A. Salihu	Lecturer I, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Software            Engineering:                             Software Maintenance;        Information                          Retrieval, Machine       Learning       and                     Knowledge Management
I. D. Oladipo	Lecturer I, B.Sc. (Ado-Ekiti); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Bioinformatics,       Computer                                 Education, Software Engineering, Big Data Analytics and Internet of Things
J. B. Awotunde	Lecturer I, B.Tech. (FUT, Minna); M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ilorin)	Information Security, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things, Internet of Medical Things, Software   Engineering,   Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning, and Cryptography

B. Introduction

The programme is designed to develop highest level of manpower with respect to teaching and research in the field of Computer Science. Holders of the degree are expected to demonstrate required expertise in conducting and reporting research in a chosen area of the discipline.

C. Philosophy

The philosophy of the programme is to provide in-depth, cutting-edge curriculum that allows students to gain the required expertise in a chosen area of specialisation within Computer Science for technological advancement through research and innovation.

D. Aim and Objectives

The aim of the programme is to produce graduates in Computer Science with required expertise to initiate, conduct and report researches in Computer Science. Objectives:

1. giving award of Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science degree to Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree holders in Computer Science; and
2. giving award of Doctor Philosophy in Computer Science degree to Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree holders in related programmes or fields.

E. Admission Requirements

Ph.D. programme in Computer Science is open to candidates who have:

1. Five Credit passes at O‘ Level, subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology
2. Obtained a weighted average score of 60% and above in their academic Master degree in Computer Science from University of Ilorin or any other recognised university.

F. Duration of the Programme

1. The Full-time programme shall run for a minimum of 38 calendar months and a maximum of 48 calendar months.
   1. The Part-time programme shall run for a minimum of 48 calendar months and a maximum of 66 calendar months.

G. Detailed Course Description

CSC 928 Postgraduate Seminar in Computer Science 2 Credits

Presentation of seminars on original research topic in computer science. 90h (P); C

CSC 932 Advanced Research Methodology in Computer Science 3 Credits

Research design in computer science, advanced modeling and simulation, evaluating research contribution in computer science, research process in Computer Science, developing theoretical framework in computer Science. 45h (T); 30h (P); C

CSC 999 Thesis 12 Credits

Independent research in any recognized area of computer science under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.

H. Graduation Requirements

1. Candidates are required to carry out original research in computer science and to submit a thesis not exceeding 45,000 words in length and abstract not more than 500 words on a topic chosen in consultation with their supervisor and approved by the Department.
2. The degree shall be awarded on the basis of a thesis resulting from an original independent research and Open Oral Examination.

I. Summary

Core Courses: CSC 928 (2), CSC 932 (3), CSC 999 (12)    17 Credits