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An internationally recognised AI leader.
Professor of Artificial Intelligence and Head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things at the University of Greater Manchester — building human-centred technology that solves real-world challenges.
University of Greater Manchester · UK
Biography
Professor Celestine Iwendi
Professor Iwendi is an internationally recognised researcher, IEEE Brand Ambassador, TEDx speaker, Senior Member of IEEE, Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants. He holds a PhD in Electronics Engineering.
With more than 25 years of experience across artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things, wireless sensor networks, cybersecurity, digital health and intelligent systems, he has built a global research profile focused on solving real-world challenges through technology, collaboration and innovation.
His work spans multiple United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and has earned international recognition, including Royal Academy of Engineering Exceptional Talent status and inclusion in the Elsevier and Stanford list of the world’s top two percent of influential scientists.
In the Scholarly Index Top1000 Scholar 2026 rankings for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, he is ranked #57 in the world and #2 in Great Britain for the 2021–2025 impact window (top 0.69% worldwide), and #125 in the world and #6 in Great Britain on lifetime impact (top 0.83% worldwide).
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Expertise
Key areas of research
Interdisciplinary work at the intersection of intelligence, connectivity and human-centred design.
IoT & Wireless Sensor Networks
Connected devices, edge intelligence and reliable sensing.
Cybersecurity
Secure intelligent systems and digital trust by design.
Digital Health & Medical AI
AI for diagnosis, prediction and inclusive healthcare.
Smart Cities
Connected infrastructure for liveable, efficient cities.
Blockchain & Emerging Tech
Trustworthy, decentralised systems for the next decade.
Psycho Intelligence
A new human-centred AI field pioneered at CIoTh.
Research Leadership
Supervising doctoral researchers and global collaborations.
Leadership roles
Service across the global research community
Now
Professor of AI · Head, Centre of Intelligence of Things
University of Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
IEEE
Brand Ambassador · ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer
Senior Member of IEEE and former Board Member, IEEE Sweden Section.
2024
Chair — IEEE Computer Society Worldwide Election Committee
Leading governance for the global computing community.
Global
ACM Distinguished Speaker · Visiting Professor
Mentoring researchers and building international partnerships.
Selected recognition
Honours & fellowships
Royal Academy of Engineering — Exceptional TalentElsevier / Stanford World Top 2% ScientistSenior Member, IEEEChartered Engineer (CEng)Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA)Fellow, Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC)TEDx SpeakerACM Distinguished SpeakerManchester Conference Bureau AmbassadorWiley Top-Cited Article 2025Scholarly Index Top1000 Scholar 2026 — #57 worldwide, AI in Healthcare
25+
Years of experience
13
UN SDGs advanced
Top 2%
World scientists
2
Years of CIoTh innovation
Advancing responsible artificial intelligence, intelligent systems and technology for humanity — through global collaboration, research excellence and student development.Centre of Intelligence of Things — University of Greater Manchester
Let’s build something that matters.
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