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Intelligent systems for digital health, secure IoT and human-centred innovation — including Psycho Intelligence, a new research field pioneered at CIoTh.
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Professor of AI · Head of CIoTh · IEEE Ambassador · TEDx Speaker
Professor Celestine Iwendi
Advancing Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Digital Health, Cybersecurity and human-centred innovation for global impact.
25+Years of experience
13UN SDGs advanced
Top 2%World scientists
University of Greater Manchester · UK
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TEDx speaker and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer on AI for humanity, the Artificial Intelligence of Things, digital health and the future of education.
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Head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things, supervising doctoral researchers and leading international collaborations across 13 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Two decades advancing AI for humanity.
25+Years of experience
13UN SDGs advanced
Top 2%World scientists
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Nigerian-Born AI Professor Celestine Iwendi Wins Prestigious UK Black History Month Leadership Award
Prof Iwendi won the Community Leadership and Empowerment Award – Strategic Excellence at the Caribbean and African Health Network’s 2026 Black History Month Recognition Evening in Manchester.
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CIoTh, UK AI Minister Explore Collaboration to Drive Regional AI Growth
Talks opened on how research centres outside London can help drive the UK’s AI agenda, following a meeting with the Minister for AI at the Fabian Society’s Festival of Ideas.
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CIoTh, James Hope University Host High-Impact AI, FinTech, Digital Transformation Programme for Banking Executives
A three-day executive programme in Lagos (8–10 October 2026) on AI, generative AI, analytics, cybersecurity and responsible AI for Zenith Bank executives.
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Global recognition
Top 1000 Scholar, AI in Healthcare.
#57 World
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- #2 in Great Britain
- Top 0.69% worldwide
Certificate SI-8F9B-74B3-F2EB
#125 World
Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- #6 in Great Britain
- Top 0.83% worldwide
Certificate SI-04D2-D470-DBDA
Source: Scholarly Index, Top1000 Scholar 2026 edition (public beta).
Strategic advisory
Bring the Future into Your Organization
Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and Psychointelligence with the guidance of Prof. Celestine, a trusted consultant helping leaders, organizations, and governments navigate the future of technology and human potential.
Whether you're exploring AI adoption, building intelligent connected systems, or leveraging psychointelligence to drive innovation and better decision-making, Prof. Celestine provides strategic insights tailored to your goals.
- AI adoption & strategy for leaders and governments
- Intelligent, connected IoT systems
- Psychointelligence for innovation & decision-making
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Bridging Global AI and Healthcare: Unveiling the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Application at DUFUHS
I am honored to share an exciting milestone in my academic journey and ongoing efforts to bridge cutting-edge artificial intelligence with impactful…
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