Education

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Georgetown University
  Advisor: Elissa Redmiles

• M.A. in Global Journalism, University of Sheffield
  Research: AI/User-generated content, self-censorship and safety decision-making processes of journalists.
  Advisor: Ilya Yablokov
  Grade: Distinction

• B.S. in Computer Science, University of Port Harcourt
  Research: Machine learning in web-based property applications
  Advisors: Prof. P.O. Asagba, Dr. Peter Izevbizua
  Grade: First-Class

Work Experience

• Research Fellow, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom (2024 - Present)
  LTE Project
  Advisor: Bina Ogbebor

• Research Fellow, United Nations-HEDA Covid-19 Social Research Project, Nigeria (2022-2023)
  Role: Coordinator, Southern Region

• Research Assistant, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria (2015-2020)
  Centre for Digital Innovation, Computer Science
  Advisors: Prof. P.O. Asagba, Dr. L.U. Oghenekaro

Skills

• Data Analysis and Machine Learning (ML): Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, statsmodels, scikit-learn, PyTorch, Keras, spaCy, HuggingFace Transformers, NLTK), R (dplyr, igraph), SQL, Nvivo, SPSS
• Information Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Python (Matplotlib, seaborn, plotnine), R (ggplot2)
• Design and Development: HTML/CSS, Javascript, React, Corel Draw, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, CMS, Python (streamlit, tkintr)

Publications and Presentations

• Wisdom K.O. (2023). Self-censorship within the Newsroom: Technological practices in the aftermath of a crisis. Journal of New Media and Society (manuscript under review).

• Wisdom K.O., Siyu Ming (2023). User-generated content (UGC) in the news and the impacts of Algorithms. Digital Media Group, School of Journalism, Media and Communications, University of Sheffield, United Kingdom.

• Wisdom K.O. (2023). Analyzing the Impact of Military Leadership on Data Management in Africa. Medium. Link

• Obinna, W. K., & Udo, M. J. (2022). Improving online Real Estate Management System using data analytics. Journal of Emerging Technologies, 2(2), 66-75. ORCID

Service and Leadership

• President, All African Post Graduate Research Network Society, United Kingdom
• Student Representative, National Union of Students Conference, United Kingdom
• Departmental Representative, University of Sheffield
• ICT Editorial Lead, National Youth Service (NYSC)
• Convener, OpenIQ code learning project, Nigeria

• Group Head, Crowd Management Unit, Salvation Ministries International

  Professional Memberships and Affiliations

• Fellow, The Boardroom, United Kingdom
• Member, Black in AI, USA
• Member, AAPORG, United Kingdom
• EducationUSA Opportunity Fund Scholar
• Data Science AI+, Nigeria
• Student Member, Nigerian Universities Computer Science Association