Background
Dr. Temidayo Oluwatosin Omotehinwa is a Senior Lecturer and acting head of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, Nigeria. He is an accomplished university lecturer and researcher with expertise in machine learning, knowledge extraction, and data analytics.
Dr. Omotehinwa has contributed significantly to the field through his published work in renowned journals and conferences. He is also dedicated to teaching and mentoring students in computer science, while actively promoting diversity and inclusivity in the field. As a member of professional organizations like the Nigeria Computer Society, the Institute of Strategic Management, Nigeria and the Centre for Multidisciplinary Research And Innovation,
Dr. Omotehinwa remains engaged in multidisciplinary research and innovation. Notably, in 2023, he was awarded an all-expense paid grant by Luxembourg Aid & Development via INSTITUT PASTEUR de DAKAR. This grant allowed him to bring his expertise to the first International Course on Genomic Algebra Theory, Tools, and Applications (GATTA) in Dakar, Senegal. He also received the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Institution-Based Research (IBR) Grant in 2022 for his work on assessing the knowledge and utilization of computers among healthcare workers in Benue South.