Academic Work Experience:
1. NYSC Member: NYSC Teacher, Wavecrest College Lagos State 1995
2. Enugu State University of Science and Technology (Graduate Assistant) 2002-2004
3. Digital Bridge Institute, International Centre for Communication 2006-2008
Studies (Lecturer)
4. National Open University of Nigeria: Lecturer II Feb, 2008
5. Present Employment: Reader, Department of Cybersecurity,
National Open University of Nigeria: 2021-till date

(a) Chapters in Books Published
1. Nwaocha, V. O. (2014). Incorporating ICTs in Schools for Effective Education: Challenges and Prospects: ICTs and the Millennium Development Goals. Springer, pp. 127-137.

2. Nwaocha, V. O. and Oloyede, A (2022). Design Methodology for the Development of a Multi-Agent Intrusion Detection System for Countering Distributed Denial-of-Servuce Attacks in Mobile Ad-hoc Networks. A Book on the Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Requirements Engineering in Africa. Usage, Cases, Applications and Professional Practices. pp. 146-162.

(b) Journal Articles

• Major Journal Articles

Peer Reviewed Journal Publications in Circulation

3. Nwaocha, V. O. and Inyiama, H. C. (2010). `Personalised E-Learning System via Real-Time Data Mining’. Journal of Educational Computing and Instructional Technology: Vol. 1-6.
4. Nwaocha, V. O. (2010). ‘Enhancing Students Interest in Mathematics via Multimedia Presentation’. African Journal of Mathematics and Computer Science Research, Vol. 3(7): 107-113.
5. Nwaocha, V. O. (2010). ‘A Novel Approach to Fostering Lecturer Collaboration in a Developing Country’. African Journal of Teacher Education, Vol. 17 (5): 252 – 258.
6. Nwaocha, V.O and Inyiama, H.C (2011). Precluding Emerging Threats from Cyberspace: An Autonomic Administrative Approach. World of Computer Science and Information Technology Journal (WCSIT) ISSN: 2221-0741 Vol. 1, No. 3, pp.100-104
7. Nwaocha, V. O. (2011). Undergraduates’ access to e-learning in Nigeria : Policy implications Published in African journal of science, technology, innovation & development : AJSTID ;Vol. 3.,No. 1, 104-120
8. Nwaocha, V.O (2012). `Mobile Learning: A Panacea for High Rate of Attrition in Open Distance Learning. West African Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFEL) Vol.2 No.2, pp. 135-148
9. Nwaocha, V. O. and Osang F. (2017). A Chronology of Routing Protocol on Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET) and Systemic Vulnerabilities. Computing, Information Systems & Development Informatics Journal Vol. 8 No. 4. pp. 83-92.

10. Nwaocha, V.O. and Oloyede A. (2018). Towards the Development of a Multi-Agent Intrusion Detection System for Distributed Denial of Service Attacks. Journal of Digital Innovations & Contemporary Research in Science and Technology Journal Vol. 7 No. 8. pp.115-120

11. Osang, F.O. and Nwaocha, V. O. (2018). Bridging the Distance in Open and Distance Learning: Developing Student-Student and Student-Lecturer Collaborative Forum. LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, Vol. 12 No 1, pp: 97-112.

12. Nwaocha, V.O. (2018). Agent, Multi-agent Technologies and Intrusion Detection Architecture in Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (MANET). Advances in Mathematical and Computational Sciences Vol. 6 No. 2. Pp 87-106.

13. Oloyede A., Adedara, O., Nwaocha V.O, Ogunlana, D., Adeyemi, B. and Longe, O. (2018): Comparative Analysis of Age Invariant Feature Extraction Techniques for Face Recognition Systems. Journal of Behavioral Informatics, Social-Cultural and Development Research Vol 4 No 4 pp. 11-24.

14. Ismaila, I., Majigi, M.U, Abdulhamid, S.M., Olalere, M., Abdullahi, M.B. and Nwaocha V.O., (2018): Secure University Network Architecture, Vulnerabilities, Risk Priority Level Classification and Countermeasures. I-Manager’s Journal of Wireless Communication Networks. Vol 7. No 2. Pp 42 – 51. Retrieved: https://imanagerpublications.com/article/15604/

15. Oloyede, A., Ogunlana, D., Nwaocha V.O., Oduroye, A., and Longe, O. (2019): Development of a Mobile Controlled Robot Using Artificial Vision with Advanced Intelligent System, Journal of Advances in Mathematical & Computational Sciences. Vol. 7, No. 4. pp 23-44.

16. Oloyede, A.O., Akinola, W.A., Nwaocha V. O, Longe, O. & Ugwoke F.N. (2019): An Adoption of Minutiae-Based Feature Extraction Technique for a Finger Vein Recognition System. Advances in Multidisciplinary & Scientific Research. Vol. 6, No. 1. pp 47-58.
17. Ajaegbu, C., Adetunji, O, Nwaocha V.O and Ndunagu, J (2019). A Speech Activated Control System for Infrared Appliances in a Feature and Function Based Classification. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science and Research Technology. Vol. 11 No 1. ISSN No: 0976-5697
18. Nwaocha V. O and Ezeanya C.U (2020). Designing a Framework for Safe Electronic Learning in a Post-COVID Africa. International Journal of Information Security Privacy and Digital Forensics. Nigeria Computer Society Volume 4, No 1. Pg. 82-86. ISSN: 2636-6134

19. Subairu, S.O., Alhassan, J.K., Nwaocha, V.O. and Saidu, I.R. (2020), A Comparative Experimental Evaluation of the Detection Rates and Removal Abilities of Fifteen Malware Detector Tools on Xpaj.MBR Rootkit. African Journal of Computer and Information Communications Technology, Vol. 13, No. 3, pp. 42 – 54.
20. Nwaocha, V.O., Oloyede, A.O., Ogunlana, D.D., Adegoke, M.A., Ugwoke, F.N (2020). An Adoption of 2d-pca/ica based post-processing dimensions reduction. International Journal of Development Studies, Caleb University. Volume 3, No 2. Pg. 222-235. ISSN: 978-53693-8-9
21. Kalesanwo O, Kuyoro S.O, Aleburu D, Nwaocha V.O and Afolorunso A.A (2020). Electronic Health Records in Developing Countries: The Role of Intelligent Devices. The Journal of Computer Science and Applications. Nigeria Computer Society. Volume 27, No 1. Pg. 63-72. ISSN: 2006-5523
22. Odulaja, G.O., Awodele, O., Idowu, S.A. and Nwaocha V.O (2020). Extending the Reach of Knowledge Engineering Practice Beyond the Frontiers of Formal Sectors Using a Feature and Function Classification. International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science. Volume 11, No 1. Pg. 24-30. ISSN: 0976 – 5697

23. Olalere, M, Yisa, R, Ojeniyi J. A., Nwaocha V.O (2020). Identification of Best Machine Learning Algorithms for Detection of HTTP Botnet Attack. International Journal of Information Processing and Communication. Faculty of Computing and Information Technology, University of Ilorin, Vol. 9 No 1&2. pp. 419 – 431. ISSN No: 2141-3959

24. Ajaegbu, C., Nwaocha V.O, Nzenwata U and Oreoluwa, A.A. (2021). A Patient Monitoring System Using Internet of Things Technology. International Information and Engineering Technology Association Journal. Vol. 25 No 3.

25. Oloyede, A., Adedara, O., Nwaocha V .O., Oduroye, A., Ogunlana, D., Adeyemi, B. & Longe, O. (2021): Development of a Secured Authentication Technique for Accessing De-duplicated Data from Private Cloud Using One Time Password, Journal of Advances in Mathematical & Computational Sciences. Vol. 8, No. 2. pp 67-78
26. Udenwagu, N., Azeta, A., Nwaocha V.O, Azeta, V., Enosegbe, D., Ganiyu, A. and Ajibade, A. (2021). Development of an Explainable Artificial Intelligence Prototype for Interpreting Predictive Models. Covenant Journal of Informatics and Communication Technology, Covenant University. Vol. 8. No 2. pp. 1-15
27. Ogude, U.C, Oloyede, I.O., Olabode, Nwaocha, V.O and Olaniyan, M. (2021). Implementation of Web Based Disposal Management System with Integrated Payment, Federal University of Wukari Journal of Trends in Science and Technology University. Volume 6, No 1. pp. 109 – 119.
28. Onashoga, A., Abdul Azeez, A., Johnson, F. T., Afolorunso, A. and Nwaocha V.O (2021). EEAICS: A Technological Driven System for Improving Crop Productivity Anale Seria Informatica. Vol. 19 No 1. pp. 37-45
29. Aremu, I. A., Akirinnola, I. A. and Nwaocha V.O (2021). Novel Access Control Mechanism Based New Chinese Remainder Theorem II. International Journal of Intelligent Information Systems Vol. 10 No 3. pp. 31-36
30. Hassan, S.O., Nwaocha V.O, Rufai, A.U., Odule, T.J, Enem, T.A., Ogundele, L.A., Usman, (2022). Random Early Detection-Quadratic Linear: An Enhanced Active Queue Management Algorithm. Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics. Vol. 11 No 4. pp.2262-2272. ISSN No: 2089 – 3191
31. Nwaocha V.O and Oloyede, A., (2022). Towards the Development of an Enhanced Certificate Verification System for West African Institutions. Journal of Behavioral Informatics, Digital Humanities and Development Research Vol 8 No 3 pp. 79 -85pp.
32. Hassan, S.O., Rufai, A.U., Nwaocha V.O, Odule, T.J, Enem, T.A., Ogundele, L.A., Usman, (2023). Quadratic Exponential Random Early Detection: A New Enhanced Random Early Detection-Oriented Congestion Control Algorithm for Routers. International Journal of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Vol. 13 No 1. pp.669-679. ISSN No: 2088 – 8708
33. Nwaocha V. O and Oloyede, A (2023). Averting DDoS Attacks in Web-Based Applications. Vol. 11 No 1. Journal of Digital Innovations & Contemporary Research in Science, Engineering and Technology. Vol. 7 No. 8. pp. 51 – 63.
34. Oloyede, A, Ovanza, A., Nwaocha, V. O., Taofik, A.T. and Aremu, I. A. (2023). “A Modified Convolution Neural Network- Genetic Algorithm Multimodal Biometric Crime Control System”. Journal of Research and Review in Science (JRRS), Faculty of Science, Lagos State University.gg Vol. 10. No. 8. pp. 51 – 63. DOI: 10.36108/jrrslasu/4202.11.0120

(c) Refereed Conference Proceedings

Conference Proceedings

1. Nwaocha, V. O. (2008). Using Internet Technologies to Combat Corruption in Public Trust’. Proceedings of the 22nd Nigeria Computer Society’s National Conference on Sustainable National Development, ENCITDEV 2008 (pp 203-208).
2. Nwaocha, V. O. and Inyiama, H.C. (2008). “Open and Distance Learning: A Successful Implementation in Nigeria”. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Open and Distance Learning for Sustainable Development (pp 332- 338).
3. Nwaocha, V. O. (2010) SMS-Based Mobile Learning System: A Veritable Tool for English Language Education in Rural Nigeria Proceedings of IPID Postgraduate Strand at ICTD, London, (pp 49-53).
4. Nwaocha, V. O & Inyiama, H. (2010). Boosting Students’ Knowledge by Incorporating an Affective Structure into Intelligent Tutoring Systems. Proceedings of ED-MEDIA 2010–World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications (pp. 4017-4021).
5. Nwaocha, V.O. and Inyiama H.C. (2010). “Facilitating Intelligent Tutoring Systems Development by Teachers”. Proceedings of the International Conference on Information Technology and Teacher Education, Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, SITE, (pp 2325 – 2328).
6. Nwaocha, V. O. (2011). Building a Secure Web Banking Platform. Proceedings of the International Conference on ICT for Africa, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria, (pp 97 – 104).
7. Nwaocha, V. O. (2012). Building a Viable Solution for Curbing Identity Fraud. Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on ICT for Africa, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda 21 – 24, March, 2012. (pp.219-224)
8. Nwaocha, V. O. (2012). Promoting Biotechnology Education in Nigeria: A Virtual Laboratory approach. Proceedings of the 25th Annual Conference of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria. (pp 13-17)
9. Nwaocha, V. O. (2013) Mobile Learning: Potential Enabler of Open and Distance Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa. PCF – Commonwealth of Learning. Proceedings of the 7th Pan-Commonwealth forum on Open Learning (PCF7), Abuja, Nigeria,2-6 December,2013. (pp 269- 274)
10. Oshinubi, K, Ikpeme, E.J, Daramola, F., Afolabi A.O, Nwaocha, V. O. Longe, O.B & Lawani, I. N. (2019). Towards the articulation of Matrix Inversion Method Using C++ and Python. Paper presented at 20th iSteams Trans-Atlantic Conference held at Kean University, New Jersey of Sciences, from October 10 – 12, 2019. (pp 9 – 22)

11. Adegbenro, D., Nwaocha, V., Ogunlowo, T. and Longe, O. B. (2021). A Security Framework for Privacy Concerns in for E-Learning. Proceedings of the 36th iSTEAMS Accra Bespoke Multidisciplinary Innovations Conference. pp. 183 – 192.

12. Sinan, I., Degila, J., Nwaocha. V and Onashoga, S. A. (2022). Data Architectures’ Evolution and Protection. Proceeding of the International Conference on Electrical, Computer and Energy Technologies (ICECET, 2022).

13. Sinan, I, Nwaocha, V., Degila J and Onashoga, S. A. (2022) E-Learning Digitalization, Evolution and Transformation, Proceedings of the 33rd ECOWAS iSTEAMS Emerging Technologies Multidisciplinary Conference. pp 119-129.

14. Azeta, A, Agono, F., Adesola, F., Nwaocha V.O and Tjiraso, S. (2022). A Process Mining Framework for Analyzing Students’ Behaviours Using Digital Twin. Proceedings of International Conference on Information systems and Emerging Technologies (ICISET), ISSN 1556-5068

15. Sinan, I, Nwaocha, V., Degila, J. and Onashoga, S. A (2022). A Comparison of Data-Driven and Data-Centric Architectures using E-Learning Solutions. International Conference on Advancement in Data Science, E-learning and Information Systems (ICADEIS), 2022, pp. 1-6, DOI: 10.1109/ICADEIS56544.2022.10037358

16. Egenti, G., Olalere, M. Nwaocha, V. and Okesola, O. (2022). “Investigating the Level of Information Security Awareness Amongst Nigerian Tertiary Institutions. Proceeding of the Third International Conference on Advances in Physical Sciences and Materials (ICAPSM, 2022)

17. Azeta, A., Nwaocha, V., Shofadekan, A, Ayobami, S, Tijarso, S and Oluwagbemi. O. (2023). “Interactive Machine Learning Framework for Predicting Non-Performing Bank Loans. Proceeding of the Second International Conference on Information Systems and Emerging Technologies (ICISET-2023). SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4647744 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4647744

Cybersecurity (Incident Management and Data Protection Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI), Ethical AI.

1) Google Scholar link:

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=Qg-uKKgAAAAJ&hl=en

2 Orcid lD :

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3625-3064″

1. Promoting Digital Transformation in West Africa: Mitigating Security Risks Associated with increased Participation in the Digital Learning Space in a Post-COVID World””, Four year project funding for PhD Students, Completed, Digital Science and Technology Network (DSTN) grant supporting the research at the Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning, National Open University of Nigeria and the Africa Centre of Excellence in Mathematics Science and Applications, ACE-SMIA, University of Abomey-Calavi, Republic of Benin.

2. PlantDoctor: A Mobile-Based Intelligent Plant Disease Diagnostic System, 2020, 19,900 Million Naira , Completed, Tertiary Education Trust Fund grant supporting the research at the Federal University of Technology, Abeokuta.