Dr Chinwe Peace Igiri

Dr Chinwe Peace Igiri is a passionate, innovative, and impactful artificial intelligence (AI) and education leader. She holds a Ph.D. in Software Engineering from Amity University Rajasthan, India, and has carved out a niche in machine learning, AI, and interactive teaching tools. She has a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and a Bachelor of Engineering from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria.

She is the Acting Director for Open, Distance, and e-Learning (ODeL) at Mountain Top University, Nigeria, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping digital learning strategies. As the Technical Editor for the Cavendish International Journal of Science and Technology, she is deeply engaged in advancing research in AI and computing.

Dr Igiri has led workshops on AI applications, interactive teaching tools, and digital transformation, impacting educators and students across Africa.  As a dedicated teacher and mentor, she has designed and delivered courses on AI, Machine Learning, Expert Systems, and Software Engineering at Cavendish University, Uganda, and Mountain Top University, Nigeria.

Beyond academia, she is a consultant with the Education Collaborative and a key contributor to the Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Diagnostic Tool project, using AI and technology to improve institutional decision-making. Her research focuses on how computing technology can solve real-world challenges, particularly in adaptive learning, AI-assisted research, and digital equity in education.

Through her work, she continues to shape the future of AI in learning, making education more innovative, inclusive, and impactful. For instance, one of her Master’s students, inspired by her AI and Intelligent Systems Class, developed a chatbot for university enrolment, demonstrating how her teaching bridges theory and real-world application.