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Chijiuka Fortune Akuma
Currently
PhD Researcher
Leeds Beckett University
Computing Lecturer
Global Banking School, UK
8+
Papers Published
ACM
IEEE Member
Currently
PhD Researcher
Leeds Beckett University
Computing Lecturer
Global Banking School, UK
8+ Publications
6+ Yrs Experience
2 Intl Conferences
ACM&IEEE Member
Available for New Projects
Lecturer · Data Scientist · Researcher

Chijiuka
Fortune
Akuma

PhD Researcher at Leeds Beckett University & Computing/Digital Technologies Lecturer at Bolton College. Advancing AI through Intelligent Transport Systems, Machine Learning, and Computer Vision.

PhD Researcher Computing Lecturer Data Scientist Machine Learning Graphics & Print Media
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8+ Publications
6+ Yrs Experience
2 Intl Conferences
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Selected peer-reviewed research across AI, Blockchain, and Data Science.

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Conference 2026

Evaluating Centralised and Federated Learning YOLOv8-Based Object Detection for Intelligent Transportation Systems

CI²A 2026 — Akal University, Punjab, India

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Conference 2026

Initialisation Strategies and Convergence Behaviour in Federated YOLOv8-Based Object Detection for Intelligent Transportation Systems

CI²A 2026 — Akal University, Punjab, India

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Journal 2025

Decentralized Perception: A Systematic Review of Federated Learning for Privacy-Preserving Detection of Mixed Road Users in Intelligent Transportation Systems

International Journal of Data Management (IJDM)

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Selected Work

Research, data science, UX design, and visual communication projects.

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Nigerian Inflation Forecasting with SARIMAX
academic 2025

Nigerian Inflation Forecasting with SARIMAX

Built SARIMAX time-series models and an interactive Power BI dashboard to forecast Nigerian inflation using exchange rate and crude oil pric…

SARIMAX R Power BI Time Series
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Blockchain Academic Credential Framework
academic 2024

Blockchain Academic Credential Framework

Proposed a blockchain-enabled conceptual framework for secure academic transcript issuance and authentication across Nigerian educational in…

Blockchain EdTech Security Nigeria
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AI Agent Architectures: Systematic Review
academic 2025

AI Agent Architectures: Systematic Review

Comprehensive literature review of AI agent evolution, architectures from reactive to autonomous multi-agent systems, published at IEEE ICRI…

AI Agents LLMs Multi-Agent Systems IEEE
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design 2024

Brand Identity & Visual Communications

A collection of brand identity projects spanning logo design, print media, marketing collateral, and digital illustration — delivered acro…

Brand Identity Adobe Illustrator Print Media Logo Design
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The Mission

Driven by Purpose,
Grounded in Research

From the undergraduate lecture halls of Alex Ekwueme Federal University to the lecture halls of Bolton College, Global Banking School and the research labs of Leeds Beckett University, my journey spans two continents and one unwavering commitment to advancing AI for genuine societal good.

My research centres on Federated Learning for Intelligent Transport Systems, building privacy-preserving machine learning models that train across distributed edge devices without ever exposing sensitive data. The goal: safer roads, smarter cities, and AI systems people can trust.

Research

Publishing original, peer-reviewed findings in AI, Federated Learning, and Intelligent Transport Systems.

Teaching

Developing computational thinking and data literacy in the next generation of technology professionals.

Design

Communicating complex ideas visually, from academic infographics to full brand identity systems.

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Chijiuka Fortune Akuma - researcher and lecturer

Chijiuka Fortune Akuma

PhD Researcher · Lecturer · AI Specialist

Focus Area

Federated Learning

for Intelligent Transport

Leeds Beckett

University, UK

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Beyond the Overseas Scholarships: Gov. Nwifuru’s Quiet Blueprint for Ebonyi’s Future
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Beyond the Overseas Scholarships: Gov. Nwifuru’s Quiet Blueprint for Ebonyi’s Future

When people talk about Governor Nwifuru’s education drive, they usually stop at the overseas scholarships. But that is…

Aug 11, 2026 5 min read
Collaboration : The Greatest Visibility Strategy for Early-Career Researchers
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Collaboration : The Greatest Visibility Strategy for Early-Career Researchers

Research excellence alone is no longer enough to build a successful academic career. For early-career researchers, colla…

Jul 21, 2026 5 min read
Building the Future: How Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru is Transforming Tertiary Education Through the ICT University, Oferekpe Agbaja
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Building the Future: How Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru is Transforming Tertiary Education Through the ICT University, Oferekpe Agbaja

Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru is redefining tertiary education in Ebonyi State through strategic investments in techn…

Jul 20, 2026 5 min read
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