Medical professionals background

Meet Our Team

The dedicated professionals behind AI4Lassa's mission to combat Lassa fever

Our Research Team

A multidisciplinary team of experts working together to advance Lassa fever research and develop innovative AI solutions for outbreak prevention and management.

UMARU, Emmanuel Tanko

UMARU, Emmanuel Tanko

Principal Research/Investigator

Associate Professor | Researcher | Deputy Director @ WASCAL

CHINGLE, MOSES PETER

CHINGLE, MOSES PETER

Co-Investigator

Professor of Epidemiology and Primary Health Care, University of Jos

James Garba Ambafi (PhD)

James Garba Ambafi (PhD)

Co-Investigator

Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology, Minna

Dr. Rakiya Gambo Musa

Dr. Rakiya Gambo Musa

Co-Investigator

Senior Medical Officer at the University Clinic of the Federal University of Technology, Minna

GBENGA MORENIKEJI

GBENGA MORENIKEJI

Co-Investigator

Academic staff member in the Department of Estate Management at the Federal University of Technology, Minna

Adeleye Bamiji Michael (PhD)

Adeleye Bamiji Michael (PhD)

Co-Investigator

Lecturer in the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the Federal University of Technology Minna

Henry Ohiani Ohize (PhD)

Henry Ohiani Ohize (PhD)

Co-Investigator

Associate Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Federal University of Technology Minna

Taliha Abiodun Folorunso (PhD)

Taliha Abiodun Folorunso (PhD)

Co-Investigator

Senior Lecturer at Mechatronics Engineering. Team lead at Advanced Engineering Innovation Research Group

Sakinat Folorunso

Sakinat Folorunso

Co-Investigator

Computer Science lecturer at Olabisi Onabanjo University

Our Technical Team

The technical experts behind the AI4Lassa platform, ensuring robust development, seamless user experience, and cutting-edge machine learning implementation.

Dr. O. A. Ojerinde

Dr. O. A. Ojerinde

Head of Operations

Operations Director

Kareem-Ojo Abubakry

Kareem-Ojo Abubakry

Lead UI Designer

User Interface & Experience Designer

Johnson Oluwafemi Adedokun

Johnson Oluwafemi Adedokun

Full Stack Developer

Software Development Lead

Enoch Dani Mida

Enoch Dani Mida

Machine Learning Expert

AI/ML Specialist

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Interested in contributing to Lassa fever research? We welcome collaborations with researchers, healthcare professionals, and technology experts.