Societal Impact Projects
I'm Prof. Adeyemi Abel Ajibesin
Google exploreCSR Principal Investigator | IEEE STEM Champion | AI4D Leader
Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Informatics & Design
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
Societal Impact Projects
Prof. Ajibesin’s societal impact journey is rooted in applying research and innovation to real-world challenges. Through funded grants, outreach initiatives, and technology-driven solutions, he has advanced ethical AI adoption, capacity building, and inclusive digital access. His work has positively influenced education, governance, and community development, translating academic excellence into measurable social and economic impact.
The Computing Research for Queens Workshop
Theme: Empowering women in computing through hands-on training, mentorship, and inclusive learning
The workshop brought together female students, educators, and industry facilitators to build practical computing skills, expose participants to real-world research applications, and strengthen confidence in technology careers. As part of a broader gender-equity initiative, the workshop emphasized digital inclusion, capacity building, and pathways into research and industry, creating a supportive environment that translated learning into tangible social and educational impact.
Website: https://www.cr4q.org/
Workshop and training for environmental health impact
Theme: AI-DRIVEN OPERATION AND PREDICTIVE ANALYTICS (Building a Safer, Healthier, and Sustainable Nation)
The workshop, jointly organized by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) in collaboration with Afri Tourism Investment Ltd, focused on equipping stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for proactive environmental health management in Nigeria. Anchored keynote lecture from Dr. Adeyemi Abel Ajibesin
IEEE Pre-University STEM Workshop
Theme: Empowering Girls’ Computing Future: Systemic Change for Gender Equity
The IEEE Pre-University STEM Workshop empowered historically marginalized secondary school girls and their teachers from Northeast Nigeria through mentorship, skill-building, and inclusive computing education. Introducing computing concepts such as Data Science, artificial intelligence, and Machine Learning to the secondary school girls, building their interest in computing and preparing them for the higher institution. The workshop featured interactive lectures, group discussions, networking sessions, quizzes, and a DEI-focused curriculum
