Dr. Bliss U. Stephen

Research Overview

Investigating the synergy between hardware and software to enable the next generation of intelligent, efficient, and practical computing systems for developing economies.

Current Research Areas

My research focuses on practical solutions that address real-world challenges in resource-constrained environments.

Artificial Intelligence

Developing machine learning and deep learning models for various applications including cybersecurity threat detection, healthcare diagnostics, and predictive analytics.

Cybersecurity

Research on detecting and mitigating cybersecurity threats in IoT networks, mobile payment systems, and cloud computing environments using hybrid ML approaches.

Cyber-Physical Systems

Investigating the security and efficiency of cyber-physical systems, including smart grids, embedded systems, and Industry 4.0 applications.

Software Engineering

Developing robust software solutions for enterprise applications, e-procurement systems, identity management, and workflow automation in institutional settings.

Active Projects

Ongoing research grants and funded projects.

Ongoing Grants

Hybrid Deep Learning for IoT Cybersecurity Threat Detection

TETFundTF/2023/001

Developing CNN-BiLSTM-DNN hybrid models for real-time detection of cybersecurity threats in IoT networks, with applications in smart homes and industrial IoT.

2023 — 2026
Principal Investigator

Green AI for Healthcare Diagnostics

University GrantUNIUYO/RG/2024/012

Applying energy-efficient AI model selection strategies for computer-aided detection of diseases including Mpox, breast cancer, and metabolic conditions.

2024 — 2025
Principal Investigator

Secure Mobile Payment Systems for Financial Inclusion

NITDANG/ICT/2024/045

Analyzing vulnerabilities and developing secure frameworks for mobile payment applications in countries with low financial inclusion.

2024 — 2026
Co-PI

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Lab & Team

Our research is powered by the Ecology Research Lab. We are a diverse group of doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students dedicated to pushing the limits of practical computing solutions for real-world challenges.

Current Members (6)

Abasianie Samuel Etuk Smart Water Management Systems
Undergraduate
Bright Agbor Agbor Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance
Graduate Student
Emmanuel Edeh Smart Water Management Systems
Graduate Student
Nicholas Abraham Smart Water Management Systems
Graduate Student