Career Profile
I began my career as a network administrator in the directorate of Information and Communication Technology, National Open University of Nigeria, where I developed my technical skills in managing and maintaining IT infrastructures, guaranteeing uninterrupted connectivity, and troubleshooting complex systems. My love of technology and its wider uses eventually prompted me to pursue a career in academics.
I work as an academic staff member at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Faculty of Computing in the department of Information Systems and Technology.
In this capacity, I do research on the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in organizations and educational institutions in addition to instructing and mentoring the upcoming generation of IT professionals.
My research explores how these cutting-edge technologies can be leveraged to enhance support systems and services, particularly within the academic environments and organizations, aiming to improve efficiency, decision-making, and overall system performance.
Christiana Uchenna Ezeanya
02887
Headquarter
Computing
Information Systems and Technology
Lecturer II
cezeanya@noun.edu.ng
08030812977
- B.Tech Computer Science
- PGD MIT
- PGDE
- M.Sc. INformation Technology
- PhD Computer Science
Teaching Experiences:
1. Instructor on the use of application packages at Prof Iya Abubakar Community Resource Centre, Bauchi.
2. Taught Mathematics at Government Girls Secondary school Bauchi in 2010
3. Taught Computer Science practical, Web Design and Networking at Federal Polytechnic
Bauchi from 2011 to 2013
4. Taught IT essentials, Computer Networks and Applications at National Open University
of Nigeria from 2013 to 2023
5. Taught the following courses in the Department of Information Systems and
Technology;
CIT 305 Networking and Communication Technology
CIT 853 Internet Concepts and Web Design
CIT191 Computer Laboratory 1
Technical Duties Performed at Enugu Study Centre, NOUN
1. Network Administrator
2. Online support services for Staff and Students
3. Administrator of the electronic examination(e-exams) being conducted by the
Institution
4. Management of the Computer system and Network
5. Instructor on IT essentials, Computer Networks and Application software
Administrative Duties Performed in Enugu Study Centre, NOUN
1. Head of Unit, ICT, Enugu Study Centre September 2013 – August 2023
2. Desk officer IT/SIWES, Enugu Study Centre 2017 – 2023
3. Desk Officer, Faculty of Science, Enugu Study Centre 2014 – August 2023
4. Coordinator, NOUN Computer-Based Test for Joint Admission and Matriculation Board
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, Enugu Study Centre. 2017 – 2022
5. Chairman NOUN Advocacy committee Enugu Study Centre 2022 -2023
6. Member examination malpractice committee Enugu study Centre 2015 -2023
Faculty Assignment
1. Subject Officer for the Faculty of Computing, National Open University of Nigeria for Examination Script marking Sept 2023 till date
2. Member Postgraduate Committee, Computer Science Department, Faculty of Computing 2024
3. Member, Research Committee, faculty of Computing, NOUN. 2024
4. Member Ethical Committee, Faculty of Computing, NOUN. 2024
5. Faculty of Computing Exams Officer 2024
6. Member, undergraduate Committee, Computer Science Department, Faculty of Computing. 2024
7. Faculty of Computing Representative to the University Ceremonial Committee 2024
1. V.O. Nwaocha and C.U. Ezeanya. Designing a framework for safe Electronic Learning in a Post-COVID Africa Published in International Journal of Information Security, Privacy and Digital Forensics. vol 4, No 1 June 2020.
2. Edeh, Michael Onyema and Nwafor, Chika Eucheria and Ezeanya, Christiana Uchenna and Eziokwu, Patricia Nkiruka and Ani, Ukamaka Eucheria (2020) Impact of E-learning Platform on Students Interest and Academic Achievement in data Structure course Published in Coal City University Journals of Science. Volume 1, June’2020.http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/3634
3. Ugah Otazi John, Obabueki Omo-Okhirelen, Ezeanya Christiana Uchenna. A review of Information Communication Technology (ICT) methods for Road Infrastructure Monitoring and Current Trends published in West African Journal of Industrial & Academic Research December 2021, Issue. No 2, Vol 23. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/wajiar/article/view/244841
4. Ikechukwu Jonathan Ezea, Christiana Uchenna Ezeanya. Critical Analysis of Data Privacy and Security on IoT Devices in An Organization published in the ‘International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering (IJITEE)’ at Volume-11 Issue-11, October 2022, Page No.: 21- 24. http://doi.org/10.35940/ijitee.K9286.10111122
5. Christiana U. Ezeanya, Fergus U. Onu, Ikechukwu J. Ezea. Enhanced Student Support system in Open and Distance education Using Short Long-Term Memory Recurrent Neural Network published in FUOYE Journal of Engineering and Technology Vol 8 lss.1 March 2023 issue https://doi.org/10.46792/fuoyejet.v8i1.955
6. Ezeanya C. U, Onyeji E. M, Ejimofor I. A. Enhanced Student Retention in Open and Distance Education through Effective Academic Performance Model Using Naïve Bayes and K-Nearest Neighbor Machine Learning Algorithms. Journal of Applied Science, Information and Computing, Kampala International University, Uganda. Volume 4, Issue 1, July 2024. http://dx.doi.org/10.59568/JASIC-2023-4-2-04
7. Obeagu, Emmanuel & Ezeanya, Christiana & Obeagu, Getrude. (2023). Harnessing Technology for Effective Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Among Ugandan Adolescents: A Review. Elite Journal of Public Health. Volume 1 issue 1(2023) 1. 1-11.https://epjournals.com/static/media/EJPHVOL1ISS101.f7f4c71c3ee9647d03a9.pdf
8. Ugah Otozi John (Phd), Obabueki Omo-Okhirelen, & Ezeanya Christiana Uchenna. (2023). Public Infrastructure Monitoring in Developing Countries Through A Mobile Persuasive System. International Journal of Nature and Science Advance Research, 2(1). Retrieved from https://mediterraneanpublications.com/mejnsar/article/view/230
9. Jane A. Ukaigwe & Christiana U. Ezeanya (2024) Analysing Ethical Principles for Machine Learning (ML) Techniques within the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Institution. African Journal of Science, Technology and Mathematics Education (AJSTME), Volume.
10, Issue 2. 228-237, February 2024. https://www.ajstme.com.ng ISSN: 2251-0141 (Print), 2971-6233 (Online) 228. https://www.ajstme.com.ng/volume.php?id=41
10. Ezeanya, C.U, Ukaigwe, J.A., Nwoyibe, O.I. and Obeagu, E.I. (2024) Personalized Risk Reduction of Hiv Plans with Artificial Intelligence: A Narrative Review. KJHS 4(1); Page (1-11) https://doi.org/10.59568/KJHS-2024-4-1-01
11. Ezeanya Christiana Uchenna, Jane Ada UKAIGWE, Ignatius Nwoyibe OGBAGA & Adako KWANASHIE (2024) Enhancing Social Engagement among Online Learners Using AI-Driven Tools: National Open University of Nigeria Leaners’ Perspective ABUAD Journal of Engineering Research and Development (AJERD) 7(2) https://doi.org/10.53982/ajerd
12. Ndunagu, Juliana Ngozi, David Opeoluwa Oyewola, Farida Shehu Garki, Jude Chukwuma Onyeakazi, Christiana Uchenna Ezeanya, and Elochukwu Ukwandu. 2024. “”Deep Learning for Predicting Attrition Rate in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) Institutions”” Computers 13, no. 9: 229.https://doi.org/10.3390/computers13090229
13. Suleiman, I.B., Okunade, O.A., Dada, E.G. EZEANYA C.U. (2024) Key factors influencing students’ academic performance. Journal of Electrical Systems and Inf Technol 11, 41 (2024).https://doi.org/10.1186/s43067-024-00166-w
14. Chamo Y. Y., Okunade O. A., Dada E. G., Ajao J. F.and Ezeanya C. U (2024). Hybrid Encryption System with Initialization Vector for Secure Data Transmission, University of Ibadan Journal of Science and Logics in ICT Research (UIJSLICTR), Vol. 12No. 1, pp. 98 -109. https://journals.ui.edu.ng/index.php/uijslictr/article/view/1446
15. Ogbaga, I. N & Ezeanya, C. U. (2023). Contextualizing Solutions to Climate Change through the Deployment of Cooperative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents. 3rd Annual Conference of the Society for Climate Action in Nigeria (SCAN) held at the University of Port Harcourt, June 2023.
Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in organizations and educational institutions to enhance support systems and services, particularly within the academic environments and organizations to improve efficiency, decision-making, and overall system performance.
Ndunagu J. N. (Principal Researcher), Ezeanya, C. U. (Co-Researcher) (2023). Development and Implementation of Chatbot Model for Student Support System in Open and Distance Learning Institutions One Year Plan 2023-2024. Awarding Institution: TEDFUND – Institution Based Research Fund (IBRF), 2023.
Oluwasogo Adekunle Okunade (Principal Researcher), Ezeanya, C. U. (Co-Researcher) (2024) An Intelligent Learning System to Aid Visually Impaired Open and Distance Learners in Accessing eLibrary Services. One and half year plan. Awarding Institution: Senate Grant of National Open University of Nigeria 2024.
Ndunagu J. N. (Principal Researcher), Ezeanya, C. U. (Co-Researcher) (2024) A scoping activity for analysing and mitigating barriers to TNE between UK and Nigerian HEI’s. HE Institution: CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY. 2024-2025 Transnational Education (TNE) Exploratory Grant funding One year plan. Awarding Institution: British Council Bid
Osang Francis Bukie (Principal Researcher), Ezeanya, C. U. (Co-Researcher) (2024) A Hybrized Polymorphic Cryptosystemic Model for Preserving Privacy and Security of Open and Distance Learning Resources in the Public Cloud. One and half year plan. Awarding Institution: Senate Grant of National Open University of Nigeria 2024.