Research Profile

I am a philosophy and digital humanities researcher with a background in applied ethics, communication, and computational methods. I am currently a Doctoral Student and Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Alberta, where I work with the Voyant Consortium on advanced text analysis tools such as Voyant and Spyral Notebooks.

My research explores how artificial intelligence systems and digital research tools mediate human understanding. I draw on hermeneutics, postphenomenology, and experimental philosophy to study how large language models, corpus analysis, and data-driven methods influence concepts like intelligence, perception, embodiment, and objectivity.

Over the past several years I have combined philosophical inquiry with practical technical skills: text mining in Python and R, corpus-based analysis, survey design, and data visualisation. I have published on AI, digital humanities, and indigenous communication models in venues such as Digital Scholarship in the Humanities (Oxford University Press), the International Journal of Humanities and Arts Computing (Edinburgh University Press), and a Palgrave Macmillan volume on ethics and subjectivity.

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Ethics Large Language Models Digital Humanities Corpus-Based Analysis Postphenomenology Experimental Philosophy Scholarly Communication Linguistic Analysis

Education

2011 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA) in Philosophy — Philosophy of Science

University of Ibadan, Nigeria

2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy — First Class

University of Ibadan, Nigeria

2024 — Present
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Philosophy

University of Alberta, Canada

Thesis: "AI Ethics and Digital Humanities Methodologies (in progress)"

Supervisor: Geoffrey Rockwell

Work Experience

September 2024 — Present
Graduate Research Assistant (GRAF Fellowship)

University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada

Conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses of Canadian immigration experiences using computational text analysis (Voyant, Spyral Notebooks). Analyzes large-scale YouTube comment corpora to identify themes and sentiment trends among immigrants. Collaborates with Prof. Geoffrey Rockwell on the Voyant Consortium — fostering DH community, tool development, and pedagogy.

March 2026 — Present
Scholar Exchange Fellow

Toronto Metropolitan University — Bridging Divides Initiative, Toronto, ON, Canada

Fellowship placement as part of the 'Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides' initiative (TMU/UAlberta/UBC/Concordia). Co-developed BridgeQuest, a multi-agent AI chatbot integrating AI ethics principles (consent, fairness, transparency, explainability, accountability, human autonomy, oversight, justice). Received Best MVP Award and Place, Infrastructure, Citizenship and Participation Award.

2024 — Present
NSERC Computer Science Evaluation Group Reviewer (EG-1507)

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canada

Serves as a peer reviewer for NSERC Discovery Grants in Computer Science, evaluating research proposals in AI, digital humanities, and related areas.

2018 — 2019
Assistant Lecturer

Dominican University, Nigeria

Taught epistemology and philosophy of science. Developed online classrooms and digital learning resources for undergraduate philosophy students.

2014 — 2015
Graduate Assistant

Seminary of Saints Peter and Paul, Nigeria

Delivered logic lectures and contributed to curriculum development for philosophy and theology students.

2019 — 2022
Postgraduate Researcher (PhD Candidate)

University of Birmingham, United Kingdom

Conducted postgraduate research in the Department of English Literature, focusing on Digital Humanities methodologies and computational text analysis. Attended BEAR (Birmingham Environment for Academic Research) workshops on Python, R, NVidia Computer Vision, and Linux. Presented at the 10th BEAR PGR Conference (2019). Programme not completed.

August 2008 — July 2017
Web & Information Manager

Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, Nigeria

Managed internet services, produced print materials (booklets, pamphlets, posters), and maintained the organisation's website and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube). Held official ICT roles with the Philosophers Association of Nigeria, Digital Humanities Association of Nigeria, and Lagos Studies Association during this period.

June 2021 — August 2023
Examination Invigilator

British Council, Bournemouth & Bristol, United Kingdom

Contract invigilator for British Council-administered examinations, including ACCA computer-based exams and Cambridge/Oxford admissions testing.

January 2022 — August 2022
Academic Mentor

Orchard School Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom

Taught Mathematics to students across KS3 (Year 7–9) and KS4 (Year 10–11), supporting numeracy skills and exam preparation.

September 2023 — December 2023
AI Product Management Intern

Lillup, Switzerland (Remote)

Worked with Lillup, a tech startup exploring blockchain and AI-supported solutions for immigrant credential recognition, learning pathways, and career development. Skills: Product Management, Generative AI, Blockchain Credentialing.

Languages
EnglishFull Proficiency
YorubaFull Proficiency
Certifications
  • CompTIA ITF+
  • Le Wagon — Data Analytics
  • EdX — Software Development Bootcamp
  • Cambridge DH Cultural Heritage Data School
  • European Summer University in DH (2021, 2022)
Memberships