Global Impact
From shaping national AI policy in Nigeria to presenting at Cambridge and training researchers in Saudi Arabia — Dr. Popoola's influence extends far beyond the laboratory.
Nigeria National AI Strategy
One of 120 AI experts invited by the Nigerian government to co-create the National AI Strategy. Served as Co-Chair of the AI Ethics and Social Impact Group, directly influencing how Nigeria governs emerging AI technologies.
Federal Ministry of Communications
Appointed as reviewer and selection committee member for the Nigeria AI Research Grant Scheme by the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy — shaping which AI research projects receive national funding.
University of Cambridge Seminar
Invited to present at the Security Research Group seminar at the University of Cambridge (November 2024) on federated deep learning for smart critical infrastructure protection.
NNPC Research & Technology Innovation Centre
Invited guest speaker at the AI Seminar organised by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Research Technology Innovation Centre, presenting on AI applications in the energy and critical infrastructure sector.
REMARKABLE EU Horizon Project
Federated Learning Specialist on EU Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Staff Exchanges project — developing distributed federated learning for rural environmental monitoring via ultra-wide-area networks, 2023–2026.
- Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) — Editorial Board Member
- IEEE Transactions on Consumer Electronics — Reviewer
- IEEE Internet of Things Journal — Reviewer
- IEEE Access — Reviewer
- Nigeria AI Research Grant Scheme — Selection Committee
- Member of IEEE (MIEEE), No. 96166851
- Registered Engineer, COREN, R.66381
- ARU Cyber Security & Networking Research Group