Prof Olufunso Alowolodu
About me
Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo, PhD; is a Professor of Information and Cyber Security in the Department of Cyber Security, The Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria. She holds PhD degree in Computer Science with specialization in Cybersecurity Engineering from FUTA in 2016. She joined the services of the Federal University of Technology, Akure in 2010 as an Assistant Lecturer and rose to the position of an Associate Professor in 2022. She is an astute researcher that is currently prosecuting research into IoT Security using AI approaches. She is a registered Information Technology practitioner, member, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE), Computer Professionals (Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN)), Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), PyLadies Africa and Nigeria, Women in WACREN (WiWACREN), AnitaB.Org Systers, Nigerian Women in IT (NIWIT), Organisation of Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) among others. She is widely travelled with over 15 years of experience in teaching, research, training and development. She was the Pioneer Dean, College of Computing, McPherson University, Nigeria, The Sub-Dean PhD matters, School of Post Graduate Studies, FUTA and also the Current Head of Department of Cybersecurity, Federal University of Technology, Akure, Nigeria.
Degrees:
Book DOI: 10.1049/PBHE050E, Chapter DOI: 10.1049/PBHE050E_ch14, ISBN: 9781839536205, e-ISBN: 9781839536212. [UK, 20%]
2.Adebowale Joseph Adelakun, Boniface Kayode Alese, Aderonke Favour-Bethy Thompson, Olufunso Dayo Alowolodu (2024), Case Studies in AIoMT Applications A Secure Medical Cyber Physical System for the Monitoring and Diagnosis of Lassa Fever, Handbook of Security and Privacy of AI-Enabled HealthCare Systems and Internet of Medical Things. (CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group). DOI:10.1201/9781003370321-18 [UK, 20%]
3.Ogundele O.S., Alese B.K., Falaki S.O.,Alowolodu O.D. and Adewale O.S, (2011), A Formal Approach to Modelling Delegation Policy based on Subject Attributes and Role Hierarchy, International Journal of Computing and ICT Research (IJCIR), 5(1): 65 – 77.
4.Alowolodu O.D, Alese B.K, Adetunmbi A.O, Adewale O.S, Ogundele O.S ( 2013), Elliptic Curve Cryptography For Securing Cloud Computing Applications, International Journal of Computing Applications (IJCA), 66(23).
5.Oyetunji S.A, Alowolodu O.D (2013) Determination of Propagation Path-loss and Contour Map for Adaba FM Radio Station in Nigeria. International Journal of science and Technology. 2(8): 661-668.
6.Daramola O.A, Thompson A.F, Alowolodu O.D (2014), “An Empirical Investigation of Users’ Knowledge of Electronic Waste Based on Technology Awareness Model” Journal of Computer Engineering and Information Technology, 3(1).
7.Opayinka C.A, Alese B.K, Thompson A.F, Alowolodu O.D, Festus A. Osuolale (2014), A Multicast Packet Authentication Using Signature Amortization Scheme” International Journal for Information Security Research (IJISR). 4(4).
8.Alowolodu O.D, Adebayo Oluwafemi .T, Akintaro O.R (2017). An E-Record for Knowledge Repository (Project Bank). European Journal of Engineering and Technology.
9.Adeoye R.O, Adetan O, Alowolodu O.D (2016). “Pythagorean Triple-Based Cryptography system for Information Security”, International Journal of Computer Science and Information Security.
10.Boniface Kayode Alese, Aderonke F. Thompson, Olufunso D. Alowolodu, Blessing Oladele(2018). “Multilevel Authentication System for Stemming Crime in Online Banking”. Interdisciplinary Journal of Information Knowledge and Management (IJIKM), Volume 13.
11.Olufunso Dayo Alowolodu, Gabriel Kayode Adelaja, Boniface Kayode Alese, Olufunke Catherine Olayemi (2018). “Medical Image Security Using Quantum cryptography”. Issues in Informing Science + Information Technology (IISIT), Volume 15.
12.Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo (2019) “Cloud-Based Platform for Student’s Developers (Case Study: Computer Science Department, FUTA)” American Journal of Information Science and Computer Engineering, Vol 5, No.2, pp29-37
13.O. Bamisile, Qi Huang, Mustapha Dagbasi, Olufunso Alowolodu (2020). Development and Assessment of Renewable Energy–Integrated Multigeneration System for Rural Communities in Nigeria: Case Study, Journal of Energy Engineering (ASCE), Volume 146, Issue 3.
14. Alese Boniface Kayode, Adewale Olumide Sunday, Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo, Adekunle Adewale Uthman, Makinde Akindeji Ibrahim (2020) Decision Tree Learning Technique for Multi-Relational Classification in Information Leakage Prevention System. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) e-ISSN: 2395-0056 Volume: 07 Issue: 09, Sep 2020 www.irjet.net
15.J. Olamantanmi Mebawondu, Olufunso D. Alowolodu, Jacob O. Mebawondu, Adebayo O. Adetunmbi, (2020). Network intrusion detection system using supervised learning paradigm. Scientific African, Volume 9, 2020, e00497, ISSN 2468-2276, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2020.e00497 (Elsevier)
16.Olaniyi Abiodun AYENI, Samuel Oluwafemi Oluyede, Alowolodu O.D (2020). A Robust Facial Expression Recognition System for Android Devices, Journal of Advancement in Engineering and Technology, Volume 7 / Issue 3 ISSN: 2348-2931, www.scienceq.org/JAET.php
17.Kayode A, Dayo A. and Uthman, A. (2021) A Review on Distribution Model for Mobile Agent- Based Information Leakage Prevention. Communications and Network, 13, 68-78. doi: 10.4236/cn.2021.132006.
18.Olufunso Dayo Alowolodu, Arome Junior Gabriel (2021), Cloud-based System for Agro-Extension Services towards Combating Food Insecurity in Africa. Communications on Applied Electronics (CAE) – ISSN : 2394-4714 Foundation of Computer Science FCS, New York, USA Volume 7– No. 35, April 2021 – www.caeaccess.org
19.Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo (2021). A Multi-Containerized Application using Docker Containers and Kubernetes Clusters. International Journal of Computer Applications 183(44):55-60, December 2021.
20.Alese Boniface Kayode, Adewale Olumide Sunday, Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo, Adekunle Adewale Uthman (2022). Information Leakage Prevention Model using Multi-Agent Architecture in a Distributed Environment. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology ISSN No:-2456-2165, Volume 5, Issue 8.
21.Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo (2022) ANN-based Age Detection System in Nigeria, Communications on Applied Electronics (CAE) – ISSN: 2394-4714 Foundation of Computer Science FCS, New York, USA Volume 7 – No. 37, January 2022 – www.caeaccess.org
22.Olayemi Olufunke Catherine, Olasehinde Olayemi Oladimeji, Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo, Osho Patrick Olarewaju (2022). Ensemble Learning Improvement of Clinical Diagnoses of Knee Osteoarthritis Risk in Adults. International Journal of Intelligent Information Systems. Vol. 11, No. 4, 2022, pp. 51-64. doi: 10.11648/j.ijiis.20221104.11
23.Olusola Bamisile, Dongsheng Cai, Humphrey Adun, Chukwuebuka Ejiyi, Olufunso Alowolodu, Benjamin Ezurike, Qi Huang, (2023). Deep hybrid neural net (DHN-Net) for minute-level day-ahead solar and wind power forecast in a decarbonized power system, Energy Reports, Volume 9, Supplement 10, 2023, Pages 1163-1172, ISSN 2352-4847, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2023.05.229.
(https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2352484723009721)
24.Joseph Adelakun, A., Boniface Kayode Alese, Aderonke Favour-Betty Thompson, & Olufunso Dayo Alowolodu. (2024). Enhanced Machine Learning-based Diagnostic Model for Lassa Fever. Journal of Intelligent Data Analysis and Computational Statistics, 1(1), 20–30. https://doi.org/10.46610/JoIDACS.2024.v01i01.003
25.T.J. Ayo, O.D. Alowolodu, D.P. Omotayo (2024). Enhancing Cybersecurity through LSTM-Based Phishing URL Detection. International Journal of Applied Information Systems. 12, 46 ( Dec 2024), 1-6. DOI=10.5120/ijais2024451992
26.S.S. Ogar, O.Y. Ogunlola, O.O. Abereowo, O.D. Alowolodu, B.K. Alese (2024), Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing and Data Subject Control in a Data Driven Economy: A Blockchain Approach Using Hyperledger Fabric, Journal of Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (JITST), Volume 12, Issue 1, 2024 (840-845).
27.T.J. Ayo, O.D. Alowolodu (2024), Detection of Phishing Domains Using Hybridised Deep Learning Techniques, Journal of Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (JITST), Volume 12, Issue 1,(858-867)
28.Olufunso Alowolodu (2025), Ensemble Learning Approach to fraud Detection in Cryptocurrency Blockchain. International Journal of Computer Applications (IJCA), Volume 186, Issue 65, DOI: 10.5120/ijca2025924459
(g).Papers already accepted for publication (only in the last 3 years):
i.Peter E. Alfa, Olufunso D. Alowolodu, Kazeem M. Olagunju, Oghenegueke F. Amrevuawho, Emmanuel E. Ogbomnia, Oyetola F. Tanimowo, Marion O. Adebiyi, Ayodele A. Adebiyi (2025), A Hybrid SVM-Bayesian-Fuzzy Logic Framework for Predictive Maintenance, Landmark University IEEE International Conference on Science, Engineering and Business for Driving Sustainable Development Goals (SEB4SDG2025).
ii.Timilehin Okoya, Olufunso Alowolodu, Waliu Apena, Folasade Dahunsi (2025), Advancing Marine Ecosystem Conservation: Object Detection with AUVs and Real-time Algorithms, International Conference and Advanced Workshop on Modelling and Simulation of Complex Systems, (ICAWMSCS 2025), University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
29. Olufeagba B.J, Alowolodu K.E, and Alowolodu O.D (2011). "Development of an SMS – Based Outage Reporting System ", 21st CIRED Conference in Frankfurt, Germany. May 2011.
30. Daramola O.A, Alowolodu O.D, Thompson A.F (2013) “Climate Alert Mobile System”. A paper presented at the OSWD 2nd African Regional Conference 2013, Ghana.
31. Opayinka C.A, Alese B.K, Thompson A.F, Alowolodu O.D, Osuolale Festus A.(2014), A Robust Multicast Authentication Scheme Based on Asymetric Key Signature”. A Paper Presented at the 9th International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST).
32. Akinduro P.A, Alese B.K, Alowolodu O.D, Thompson A.F,, Akinwonmi A.E (2015). “Development of a Secured Shared Processing System” Proceeding of Informing Science & IT Education Conference (InSITE), Florida 2015.
33. Kuboye B.M, Adewale O.S, Alowolodu O.D, Damilola E,O (2016), “Development of a Priotized Scheduling Algorithm for Congestion Management in Long-Term Evolution” Proceeding of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science (WCECS 2016).
34.Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo, Alese Boniface Kayode, Adetunmbi Olusola Adebayo (2016), “Secured Cloud Application Platform Using Elliptic Curve Cryptography” Proceeding of the World Congress on Engineering and Computer Science (WCECS 2016)
35.Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo, Thompson Aderonke Favor-Betty, Olowoporoku Kehinde (2017), “Mobile Phone Application for Improving the English Profficiency of Nigerian Students”. Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference and Exhibition of the OWSD (OWSD-BIU 2017)
36.O. Bamisile, H. Qi, W. Hu and O. Alowolodu (2019), "Smart Micro-Grid: An Immediate Solution to Nigeria’s Power Sector Crisis," 2019 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies - Asia (ISGT Asia), 2019, pp. 3110-3115, doi:10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2019.8881774.
37.Olusola Bamisile, Ariyo Oluwasanmi, Taiwo Ajagunsegun, Mustapha Mukhtar, Olufunso Alowolodu, Philip Adjei, and Qi Huang (2020),” Application of Artificial Neural Networks for Solar Multi-parameters Prediction; A Case Study of Nigeria” 12th International Exergy, Energy and Environment Symposium (IEEES-12), Dohar, Qatar.
38.Olamatanmi J. Mebawondu, Adebayo O. Adetunmbi, Olufunso D. Alowolodu and Jacob O. Mebawondu (2020) Multi and Binary Classes of Network Intrusion Detection Model Using C4.5 and Naïve Bayes Algorithms. 2nd African Symposium on Big data, Analytics and Machine Intelligence and 6th TYAN International Thematic Workshop, 2020 (Poster )
39. Mebawondu, O.J., Alowolodu, O.D., Adetunmbi, A.O., & Mebawondu, J.O. (2020). Optimizing the Classification of Network Intrusion Detection Using Ensembles of Decision Trees Algorithm. ICTA. DOI:10.1007/978-3-030-69143-1_23, Corpus ID: 233374914
40.Mebawondu, O.J., Adetunmbi, A.O., Mebawondu, J.O., & Alowolodu, O.D. (2020). Feature Weighting and Classification Modeling for Network Intrusion Detection Using Machine Learning Algorithms. ICTA 2020. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1350. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-69143-1_25ICTA.
41.O. D. Alowolodu, A. O. Adetunmbi, J. O. Mebawondu and O. J. Mebawondu, (2022) "A Review of Deep Learning Techniques for Network Intrusions Detection towards Efficient Model Developments," 2022 IEEE Nigeria 4th International Conference on Disruptive Technologies for Sustainable Development (NIGERCON), 2022, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/NIGERCON54645.2022.9803080.
42.Olayemi O. Catherine, Olasehinde O. Olayemi, Alowolodu O. Dayo (2022), Performance Comparison of Machine Learning Algorithms Clinical Diagnoses of the Risk of Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA), Proceedings of the International Workshop on Social Impact of AI for Africa 2022” (SIAIA-22). Organized by the AAAI Diversity and Inclusion Program, United States on 26 February 2022. Proceedings DOI: 10.21467/proceedings.157; Series: AIJR Proceedings; ISSN: 2582-3922; ISBN: 978-81-970666-0-3.
43.Fatokun Yemi Tunrayo1, Arome Junior Gabriel and Alowolodu Olufunso Dayo (2023), Secure Electronic Medical Records Using Lattice Cryptography and Fog Computing Techniques, Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Computing and Data Science (CONF-CDS 2022), DOI:10.54254/2755-2721/2/20220609
44.O. Y. Ogunlola, A.S. Fakokunde, A. O. Oronti, O. O. Abereowo, O. D. Alowolodu, B. K. Alese (2024), Traffic Analysis for Threat Detection and Vulnerability in Secure Domain Name System, “International Conference on Information Society (i-Society-2024)” Churchill College, Cambridge, UK, 26-28 August, 2024, ISBN: 978-1-913572-72-3, DOI: 10.20533/iSociety.2024.0012
45.K. A. Oladapo, D. O. Alowolodu and J. E. T. Akinsola (2024), "Fuzzified Risk Assessment Model for Detection and Prediction of Flood Using Machine Learning Techniques," 2024 IEEE 5th International Conference on Electro-Computing Technologies for Humanity (NIGERCON), Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, 2024, pp. 1-10, doi: 10.1109/NIGERCON62786.2024.10927409.
46.O. J. Mebawondu, T. A. Badmos, O. D. Alowolodu and J. Olorunshogo Mebawondu (2024), "Development of an Intelligent Intrusion Detection Model using an Ensemble of Deep Learning Paradigm," 2024 IEEE 5th International Conference on Electro-Computing Technologies for Humanity (NIGERCON), Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, 2024, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/NIGERCON62786.2024.10927302.
47.O. Ojo, R. Akinyede and O. Alowolodu (2024), "Leveraging Genetic Algorithms for Enhanced Convolutional Neural Network Performance in Detecting Pipeline Leaks: A Case Study of Ede Water Works, Nigeria," 2024 IEEE 5th International Conference on Electro-Computing Technologies for Humanity (NIGERCON), Ado Ekiti, Nigeria, 2024, pp. 1-5, doi: 10.1109/NIGERCON62786.2024.10927371.
48.Yemi Tunrayo Fatokun, Arome Junior Gabriel, Olufunso Dayo Alowolodu, Adebayo O. Adetunmbi (2024), Comparing Centralized and Federated Learning for AI in Healthcare: Privacy, Scalability, and Future Directions. International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-204) and World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST, 2024) D4: DOI: 10.20533/ICITST.2024.0010 (pg:123-127)
49.Ogunlola O.Y., Azeez H.O., Oronti A.O., Abereowo O.O., Alowolodu O.D., Alese B.K. (2024) Amazon Guard duty AI for Malicious Traffic Detection in a Cloud Environment. World Congress on Education (WCE- 2024) and DOI: 10.20533/ICITST.2024.0012. International Conference on Information Society (I-Society-204). DOI: 10.20533/ICITST.2024.0010 (pg: 133-134).
50.S.S. Ogar, O.Y. Ogunlola, O.O. Abereowo, O.D. Alowolodu, B.K. Alese (2024), Blockchain Approach to Privacy-Preserving Data Sharing Using Hyperledger Fabric. International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-204) and World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST, 2024) D4: DOI: 10.20533/ICITST.2024.0010 (pg: 265-270).
51.T. J. Ayo, O. D. Alowolodu (2024) Detection of Phishing Domains Using Convolutional Neural Networks with Gated Recurrent Units and Hybrid CNN-GRU Models, DOI: 10.20533/ICITST.2024.0018, International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-204) and World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST, 2024) D4: DOI: 10.20533/ICITST.2024.0010 (pg: 265-270).
52.O.D. Alowolodu, A.H. Afolayan, A.G. Ola (2024), Detection of Drive-By Download Attack using Deep Learning Approach, DOI: 10.20533/ICITST.2024.0019, International Conference for Internet Technology and Secured Transactions (ICITST-204) and World Congress on Sustainable Technologies (WCST, 2024) D4: DOI: 10.20533/ICITST.2024.0010 (pg: 265-270).