Kayode Owa

Education

Teaching & supervision

Teaching

Research-led teaching: machine learning, scalable systems, data analytics, and programming

Modules & themes

  • Machine learning
  • Scalable systems
  • Distributed database engineering
  • Deriving business value using data analytics
  • Programming
  • Module leadership and delivery across AI, data engineering, and computing fundamentals — linking theory to deployable practice.
  • Doctoral, MSc, and undergraduate supervision, including PhD completion to graduation and a strong portfolio of successful research projects.
  • Assessments emphasise rigorous methods, responsible AI use, and industry-relevant problem framing.

Career trajectory

  • Senior Lecturer in Computer Science

    Nottingham Trent University

  • IEEE Global AI Ethics Assessor

    IEEE — global AI ethics programme

    Certified global ethics assessor for AI initiatives under IEEE’s international programme.

  • Research Fellow (H2020 OPTIMISED)

    University of Nottingham

  • Lecturer in Computer Science

    De Montfort University

  • Optimisation Consultant (EPSRC AI2M)

    Loughborough University

  • Doctoral researcher (control systems)

    University of Plymouth

  • IT Coordinator — mission-critical offshore operations

    Shell Exploration & Production – Forcados Terminal

    Crude oil loading platform — real-time infrastructure, SCADA security, and operations leadership.