O.M. Awoleye

My OAU Scholar PageResearch Interests:
I specialise in ICT policy research with interest in e-governance, e-learning and cyber security. Assessment studies such as social networking, Internet adoption, recommender systems, data mining and dynamics of Innovation in clusters (micro and macro).

My brief research contribution
My latest work on Production and Innovation Capabilities in ICT clusters in Nigeria has the primary aim of investigating local capacities towards indigenization of production of Computers, mobile phones and related peripherals in Nigeria. Because of the importance of this topic to international community and to my University, I received a CODESRIA grant for Thesis writing to facilitate the research and also received Post Graduate research grant from my University as well for the study. During the course of my PhD, I have also been fully sponsored to attend Africalics and Globelics Academies as well as the Conference. A number of useful policy directions were advanced by the study (Ph.D) which if implemented will give direction for evidenced based Industrial Cluster Policy in Nigeria which is non-existent.

Scholarships, awards and grants
Scholarships

Workshop attendance Africa Network Operators Group (AFNOG) Kampala, Uganda, June 2003
E-Learning Africa Bursary Grant, Kenya 28-31 May, 2007
An Euro-Africa Awareness Workshop Travel Grant, Ghana, June 2007
Robert Gordon University Merit Scholarship 2009/2010 Academic Year
Sterling Workshop for Entrepreneurs, April 12-15, 2010, Sterling, UK
GLOBELICS Ph.D. Academy, Tampere, Finland May 2013
Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, Melbourne, Australia, July 2014
AfricaLics PhD Academy, Mombasa, Kenya, March 1-13, 2015.
2nd Africalics Conference, Kigali, Rwanda 17-19, 2015.

Research Grants

Obafemi Awolowo University Post Graduate Research Grant 2014
CODESRIA Laureate Grants for Thesis Writing 2014

Publications

Published Journals
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2007). An Assessment of Students’ Preparedness for e-Leaning Adoption in Nigerian Universities. The International Journal of Learning. Vol 14 (3), pp 135-141. Available on http://michaelawoleye.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.30/prod.1334
Awoleye O.M., Siyanbola W.O. and Oladipupo F.O (2008). Adoption Assessment of Internet Usage amongst Undergraduates in Nigeria Universities- A Case Study Approach. Journal of Technology Management and Innovation. Vol 3(1), pp 84-89. Available on http://www.jotmi.org/index.php/GT/article/view/cas11/121
Awoleye O.M., Siyanbola W.O., Egbetokun A.A., Yesufu T.K. and Adewoyin J. (2008). Pattern of Computer and Internet Use among Teachers in Higher Institutions in Nigeria. The International Journal of Learning. Vol 15 (5), pp 245-254. available on http://ijl.cgpublisher.com/product/pub.30/prod.1751
Awoleye O.M., Siyanbola W.O. and Ogundari, O.I. (2008). Policies for Computer and Internet Use: A Roadmap for Leveraging Teaching and Learning in Nigeria Higher Institutions. Journal of USA-China Education Review. Vol. 5(10), pp 26-33. Available online on http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED504948.pdf
Sanni M., Awoleye O. M., Egbetokun A. A., and Siyanbola W. O. (2009). Harnessing the Potentials of Internet Technology for Research and Development among Undergraduates in Nigeria: A Case Study of Obafemi Awolowo University. International Journal of Computing and ICT Research, Vol.3, No.1, pp 10-17. http://www.ijcir.org/volume3-number1/article2.pdf
Awoleye O.M., M.K Atoyebi., I. S. Abang, and W.O. Siyanbola (2012) Algorithm Re-ordering: A Solution for Abating Internet By-Pass. Journal of Algorithm Research, Vol. 1(2), pp 5-11. Available on http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.algorithms.20120102.01.html
Awoleye O.M., Ogunkambi D. A, Ayo-lawal R O, Adewole O, Elufisan T O (2012). Techno-Microbial Hazards Associated with CKs: Public Health Risks and Policy Implications in Nigeria. International Journal of Information Science 2012, 2(4): 37-41. Available on http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ijis.20120204.02.html
Okogun O.A., Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2012). Economic Value of ICT Investment in Nigeria: Is It Commensurate. International Journal of Economics and Management Sciences. Vol.1 (10), pp 22-30.
Awoleye O. M., Okogun O. A, Ojuloge B.A. and Atoyebi M.K. (2012). Socio-Economic Effect of Telecommunication Growth in Nigeria: An Exploratory Study. Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business, Vol.4 (2).
Ojuloge B. and Awoleye O. M (2012). Analysis of Internet Diffusion and Adoption in Selected African Countries. International Journal of Internet of Things. Vol 1(3), pp 5-11. Available on http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ijit.20120103.01.html.
Okwubunne A. C., Awoleye O. M (2012). Fixed Wireless Access as a Veritable Resource for Rural Communities in a Cashless Economy. American Journal of Systems Science, Vol. 1(3), pp. 23-28. Available on http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ajss.20120103.01.html
Awoleye, O.M. Oluwanishola, A. O., Siyanbola, W.O. (2013). Technological Assessments of Banking Innovation in Nigeria. African Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance. Vol 2(2), pp.157-174. Available on Inderscience
Awoleye, O.M., Ojuloge, B., Ilori, M.O. (2014). Web application vulnerability assessment and policy direction towards a secure smart government, Government Information Quarterly Vol 31(1), S118-S125. Available on, Elsevier

Edited and Refereed Conference Proceedings
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2006). Examining the Level of Penetration and Impact of Internet Usage amongst Undergraduates in Nigerian Universities- A Case Study Approach. Current Development in Technology-Assisted Education, FORMATEX, Seville, Spain, Vol. 3, 1708-1713.
Oladipo O.F., Olorunfemi T, Awoleye, O.M. and Ajilogba A. (2008) Deployment of M-Commerce in Healthcare in Nigeria: Trends, Techniques and Tools. Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) 22nd National Conference held at Valley View, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria between June 24th to 27th.
Awoleye O.M., Oluwaranti A.I., Siyanbola W.O. and Adagunodo E.R. (2008). Assessment of e-Governance Resource Use in Southwestern Nigeria. Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance Cairo, Egypt. ACM International Conference Proceeding Series; Vol. 351 Pages 154-159.
Awoleye, O.M., Siyanbola, W.O. and Egbetokun, A.A (2009) A Model for Automating Interactions among Government, Industry and Academia in Nigeria: GIA Network presented at the 7th Biennial International Conference on University, Industry and Government Linkages held in University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK between June 17-19, 2009.
Williams Siyanbola, Oluseyi Isola, Omowumi Hassan, Ibikhunle Ogundari, Awoleye, O.M. Francis Adesina and Matthew Ilori, (2010). R&D productivity and collaborations in selected Nigerian universities. The 8th Triplex Helix conference held on 20-22 October 2010 in Madrid, Spain.
Awoleye, O.M., Okogun O.A. & Siyanbola, W.O. (2011). Evaluating the Cyber Immunity of Banking Business Environment in Nigeria. Presented at the 6th International Conference on ICT Applications to Teaching and Research & Administration (AICTTRA 2011), held in September 11-15, 2011 at the Conference Centre & Guest Houses of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
O.M Awoleye, B. Ojuloge and W.O Siyanbola. Technological Assessment of e-government Web presence in Nigeria. The 6th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Electronic Governance (ICEGOV2012) 21-25, October 2012, Albany, New York, USA, 236-242.

Conferences, seminars and workshops attended
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2006). A Framework for Cyber Crime Monitoring and Control in Nigeria. International Conference on Computer Security and Cybercrime in Africa held at Heinrich Boll Foundation (HBF), Conference Hall, Ikoyi Lagos between March 26-30, 2006.
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2007). Measuring the e-readiness of Undergraduate students in Universities in Nigeria: A Case Study Approach. The 14th International Conference on Learning held between 26-29, June, 2007 at the University of Witwatersrand Johannesburg, South-Africa.
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2008). Evaluation of Teachers’ Competence in the use of Computer and the Internet in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Presented at the 15th International Conference of Learning held between June 3-6, 2008 at the University of Illinois, USA.
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2008). Towards a New Paradigm in Teaching and Learning in Nigerian Higher Institutions: Issues, Challenges and Policy Directions. Presented at the 15th International Conference of Learning held June 3-6, 2008 at the University of Illinois, USA.
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2008). Modeling Adoption of E-Learning in Nigerian Universities (MoA-EliNU). An Euro-Africa ICT- Conference Held between February 20-21, 2008 at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2008). E-NNOVATE Business with Internet: A Catalyst for Entrepreneurial Growth. The International Entrepreneurship Forum of the School of Entrepreneurship and Business, University of Essex, held between 31st March and 2nd April, 2008 at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, Nigeria.
Olaopa, O.A., I.O. Ogundari, O.M. Awoleye and W.O. Siyanbola (2009). The Politics and Policies of Oil Deregulation in Nigeria: Implications and Policy Suggestions. 2nd Annual NAEE/IAEE International Conference Energy Industry Restructuring—Interactions between Business, Economics, and Policy held at Sheraton and Towers, Abuja, Nigeria, April 23-24, 2009.
Awoleye O.M., Siyanbola W.O., Hassan O.M., Awoleye A.E. (2009). Gender Inequality and Internet Use among Undergraduates in Nigeria: An Approach of Modified Technology Acceptance Model. Presented at the 2nd Biennial Conference of Department of Education Foundations & Counseling, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife held between 6-9, May, 2009.
Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2009). Technology Advancement and Electronic Waste in Nigeria: Critical Issues, Challenges and Policy Directions. Presented at the International Conference on E-waste Control organised by National Environmental Standards & Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) held between 20-21 July, 2009 at the ECOWAS Secretariat, Asokoro, Abuja.
Okogun O. A., Awoleye O.M. and Siyanbola W.O. (2011). Economic Value of ICT Investment In Nigeria: Is It Commensurate. Presented at the International Conference of Public Private Partnership, 29th Nov. -2nd Dec, 2011 at Nnamdi Azikwe University, Awka, Nigeria.
Awoleye, O.M., Mathew O. Ilori, Billy A. Oluwale and Titi O. Olaposi. Assessment of Indigenous Family Business Promotion. Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, 9-12 July 2014. Melbourne, Australia.
Awoleye, O.M., Mathew O. Ilori and Timothy O. Oyebisi. Trajectory of Technological Capability and Innovations in ICT Clusters: Prospects for Sustainable Economic Growth in Developing Countries. GLOBELICS, held 23rd – 25th November, 2015, Havana, Cuba.
Awoleye, O.M., Mathew O. Ilori and Timothy O. Oyebisi. Production, Innovation Capability and Performance: Empirical Study of ICT Clustered Firms in Developing Countries. The 2nd Africalics Conference held at the University of Rwanda, Kigali between 17th -19th November, 2015.
Awoleye, O.M. Ruth Wambui and Pamela Mreji. Evidence-based Assessment of Innovation Capability in the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries. The 2nd Africalics Conference held at the University of Rwanda, Kigali between 17th -19th November, 2015.
Promoting Excellence in Teaching, PET (2014). A Training Organised by Obafemi Awolowo University for Newly Employed Academic Staff.
E-Learning Workshop for Some Selected Academic Staff, 22nd-25th April 2014 at the CDL Moro Campus, Osun State Nigeria.

Paper accepted for conference presentation

Knowledge spillover and agglomeration dynamics of ICT firms in Nigeria, ISPIM, Boston, USA.
Human capital and knowledge spillover: towards inclusive economic growth and regional integration in Africa, JWC Social Work, Education and Social Development, Seoul, Korea.

Work in progress

The dynamics of open access in Sub-Saharan Africa: the case of Kenya and Nigeria
Innovation and Agglomeration of ICT Firms in Nigeria
Data and Text Mining Analysis of a Large Dataset Constellation