Dr. Oladapo Olalekan Adeduro
Dr. Oladapo Olalekan Adeduro
Ag. Director, ICT-RMUDr. Oladapo Olalekan Adeduro is an academic, researcher, and technology leader whose work sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital transformation. He currently serves as the Acting Director of ICT at McPherson University, where he leads the development and management of the University’s digital infrastructure and supports institution‑wide technology-driven initiatives. He also serves as the Postgraduate Coordinator for the College of Computing and the Acting Head of the Department of Cybersecurity.
He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Babcock University, where his research produced a hybrid-based cryptographic algorithm aimed at strengthening cloud data security. He earned his M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Lagos and a B.Tech. in Computer Science from the Federal University of Technology, Akure. His research interests include cloud security, machine learning, cryptographic systems, and advanced information security frameworks.
Dr. Adeduro teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, offering courses in Ethical Hacking, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Algorithms, Compiler Construction, and Formal Models of Computation. He is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, guiding research in areas such as secure authentication systems, machine learning for student retention, and cybersecurity applications in emerging digital ecosystems.
Before transitioning fully into academia, he built a strong professional career in the financial and technology sectors. He served as Managing Partner at Financial Care Advisers Limited and held senior roles at Core Asset Management Limited, including Head of Investment and Research. At Core Trust & Investment Limited, he rose from Analyst to Group Head of IT and Operations, gaining extensive experience in enterprise systems, operational strategy, and technology governance.
His technical expertise is strengthened by a range of professional certifications from IBM and New Horizon, covering ethical hacking, quantum‑safe encryption, cloud-native application development, serverless computing, and data privacy. These competencies enrich both his teaching and his applied research in cybersecurity and cloud technologies.
Dr. Adeduro has published widely in peer‑reviewed journals and conferences. His work spans insider‑threat detection using explainable AI, blockchain applications in academic environments, mobile network optimization, cloud security models, and interdisciplinary studies involving technology and public health. His collaborative research has been featured in international forums, including IEEE SEB4SDG and MoodleMoot Africa.
Within the University, he contributes to academic leadership through roles such as Chairman of the Registration Committee and membership in the Student Disciplinary Committee. He also coordinates project and seminar defenses within the College of Computing.
He is a member of several professional bodies, including ISACA, the Nigerian Computer Society (NCS), the Computer Professionals Registration Council of Nigeria (CPN), and the Cyber Security Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN).
Dr. Adeduro remains committed to advancing cybersecurity research, strengthening digital systems in higher education, and mentoring the next generation of computing professionals.
