1. Prince Edem Dzakpasu, PhD
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
Country: Ghana (M)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Transformative Education, Skills, and Lifelong Learning Systems
2. Professor Esther F. Fomsi
University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Nigeria
Country: Nigeria (F)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Entrepreneurship, Innovation Ecosystems, and Inclusive Economic Growth
3. Kindson Munonye, PhD
Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Hungary / DPAnalytics Solutions LLC, USA
Country: Hungary / USA (M)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science for Development
4. Professor Mina Margaret Ogbanga
Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Country: Nigeria (F)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Governance, Public Policy, Institutional Strengthening, and Social Inclusion
5. Maruf Sanni, PhD
NACETEM, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria
Country: Nigeria (M)
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Technical and Vocational Education, Industry Linkages, and Future of Work
6. Juliet Nwenenne Elikwu, PhD
Department of Foreign Languages and International Studies at Ignatius Ajuru
Status: Lead Paper Presenter
Theme: Culture, Communication, Creative Industries, and Knowledge Systems
Researchers, lecturers, postgraduate students, professionals, and scholars are invited to submit academic papers that align with the conference theme and sub-themes.
Accepted papers will be presented during the conference and considered for publication in the conference proceedings. This gives participants a recognised academic output, wider research visibility, and an opportunity to contribute to knowledge that can support development, policy, industry, and practical problem-solving.
ICERID 2026 creates space for students and emerging researchers to learn, participate, present, and grow through mentorship and professional exposure.
Students will have opportunities to connect with academics, innovators, entrepreneurs, industry professionals, and mentors who can guide them in developing ideas, improving research quality, understanding innovation, and translating knowledge into practical solutions. The goal is to help young participants move from learning to meaningful contribution.
ICERID 2026 is not only for academic papers. It is also a platform for showcasing innovative ideas, prototypes, products, services, technologies, digital platforms, community solutions, and practical problem-solving initiatives.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to present their ideas to academics, industry leaders, investors, partners, and development stakeholders. Selected innovations may receive expert feedback, visibility, recognition, publication support, blog feature opportunities, and possible pathways toward funding, partnership, commercialization, or further development.
ICERID 2026 welcomes companies, institutions, government agencies, NGOs, development organizations, innovation hubs, and industry leaders who want to support research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.
Partners gain visibility, recognition, access to researchers and innovators, speaking or mentorship opportunities, and a platform to connect with ideas that can create real impact. Partnership with ICERID is not just sponsorship; it is an opportunity to support solutions, build institutional goodwill, and participate in a research-to-impact ecosystem.
He is a researcher, an assiocate professor, academic mentor, and life coach, currently a Faculty Member at the Federal University, Gashua, Nigeria. He has authored over 150 scholarly publications, reflecting a sustained contribution to scientific research, academic development, and knowledge dissemination.
He serves on the editorial boards of Frontiers in Genome Editing, PLOS ONE, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, and Elsevier journals. He is also recognised among Africa’s Top 10 most published researchers in Biological and Agricultural Sciences by Elsevier’s SciVal/Scopus. Beyond this, he serves as an International Expert Evaluator for South Africa’s National Research Foundation Research Rating System and as an Expert Contributor and Evaluator to the UNESCO Science Report on Global Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy.
Dr. Dauda has secured over 30 academic awards, fellowships, and grants from respected global bodies, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, UNESCO, Regeneron, APS, ASM, DBT India, TWAS Italy, and TETFund. In 2022, he received the M.J. Thirumalachar Merit Award for Young Scientists, and in 2025, he received the APS JANE International Research Award (USA) for his contributions to plant pathology and food security.
His research spans disease detection, mycotoxicology, agricultural microbiology, genome editing, and bioinformatics. He is a member of several professional bodies, including ASBMB, ISCB, IS-MPMI, SfAM, APS, ASM, and the Royal Society of Biology, UK, and he is a Fellow of the Society for Plant Research. He also serves as Director of Research and Development at the Academic and Grant Writing Enclave (AGE).
Dr. Dauda has spoken at major national and international platforms, including the UNESCO International Centre for Biotechnology, Doctoral Academy of Nigeria, National Open University of Nigeria, University of Jos, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, and Annamalai University. His work continues to build bridges across institutions, countries, and disciplines.
Associate Professor
Department of Engineering Mathematics,
Gyan Ganga institute of technology and sciences,Jabalpur. M.P. (India)
Dr. Kirti Verma has demonstrated significant research productivity and academic leadership from 2024 to the present. She has contributed to high-impact research in applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary domains, with multiple Scopus-indexed publications and international book chapters, including work with reputed publishers such as Springer and CRC Press.
During this period, she has authored and edited several international books (2025–2026) focusing on AI applications, data science, mathematical modeling, and real-world problem solving, reflecting strong engagement with emerging technologies. Notably, her recent publications emphasize integration of mathematics with machine learning, healthcare systems, and engineering applications.
She has also strengthened her innovation profile through recently granted patents (2024–2025), including designs related to healthcare devices and mathematical tools, showcasing her contribution toward practical and technological advancements.
In addition, she continues to serve the academic community as an editorial board member and reviewer for multiple international journals, while actively contributing to interdisciplinary research collaborations. Her ongoing work on special functions and multivariable I-function applications further highlights her commitment to advanced mathematical research.
Overall, her research from 2024 onwards reflects a balanced blend of theoretical mathematics, applied research, innovation, and academic leadership, aligned with global research trends. Key Highlights
19+ years of academic experience
60+ research publications (Scopus & International)
15+ books & multiple book chapters (International publishers)
15+ patents (including recent grants)
Editorial Board Member & Reviewer (International Journals)
Research focus: Special Functions, AI, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling
Professor Nduka Wonu is an accomplished scholar, researcher, and academic leader in the fields of Mathematics Education and Applied Statistics. He is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where he also serves as the Director of Research and Development (since 2025) and is the host of this International Conference and Exhibition on Research, Innovation and Development.
Professor Nduka Wonu is an accomplished scholar, researcher, and academic leader in the fields of Mathematics Education and Applied Statistics. He is a Professor of Mathematics Education at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Nigeria, where he also serves as the Director of Research and Development (since 2025) and is the host of this International Conference and Exhibition on Research, Innovation and Development.
With over two decades of academic experience, Professor Wonu has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing research, innovation, and capacity building in higher education. He holds dual doctoral qualifications – a PhD in Mathematics Education and a PhD in Applied Statistics – a rare interdisciplinary expertise that bridges pedagogy, data science, and statistical computing.
Research Interests
* Mathematics Education
* Instructional Remediation
* Computer-Based Learning
* Machine Learning Modeling
* Statistical Modeling
* Instructional Innovations
Scholarly Contributions
Professor Wonu has made significant scholarly contributions, with an extensive portfolio of 12 books, 16 book chapters, and over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles. His work has particularly advanced the integration of technology, artificial intelligence, and statistical modelling in educational research and practice. He serves as Managing Editor for multiple IAUE Journals, FNAS journals and as Editor-in-Chief of the FNAS Journal of Mathematics and Science Education. He is also an active member of several professional bodies, including the Mathematical Association of Nigeria (MAN), Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN), Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON), and the International Society for Data Science and Analytics (ISDSA).
Leadership in Research, Mentorship, and Capacity Building
A dedicated mentor and capacity builder, Professor Wonu has supervised numerous postgraduate theses and led several training workshops in research methodology, statistical computing, and academic writing, both locally and internationally. As Director of Research and Development, he has spearheaded capacity-building workshops on scholarly writing, research proposal development, the ethical use of AI in research, and statistical computing.
Recognition and Impact
His excellence has been recognized through multiple awards, research grants (including the Ogbakor Ikwerre USA/Canada Research Grant on ADHD), and TETFund-supported scholarly interventions, highlighting his impact in both academia and society.
Conference Host Role
As host of this conference, Professor Wonu brings his extensive experience in organising national and international conferences, his deep commitment to research commercialisation, and his vision for leveraging technology and innovation for sustainable development.
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The ICERID Conference Proceedings is a structured, professionally curated publication that captures the intellectual and practical outputs of the conference. It is designed not just as a record, but as a validation platform for ideas, research, and innovations.
All accepted works will be published both online and offline, ensuring visibility, accessibility, and long-term academic and professional relevance. The proceedings are powered by IAUEJournals.com, a reputable publishing platform that hosts multiple high-quality journals across disciplines, providing contributors with extended opportunities for further publication.
The ICERID Conference Proceedings is a structured, professionally curated publication that captures the intellectual and practical outputs of the conference. It is designed not just as a record, but as a validation platform for ideas, research, and innovations.
All accepted works will be published both online and offline, ensuring visibility, accessibility, and long-term academic and professional relevance. The proceedings are powered by IAUEJournals.com, a reputable publishing platform that hosts multiple high-quality journals across disciplines, providing contributors with extended opportunities for further publication.
The proceedings will contain three major categories of contributions:
Every submission—whether a paper or an innovation—will go through a professional review process, including:
This ensures that any work published in the proceedings is credible, defensible, and professionally endorsed.
To be accepted for publication, all papers and innovations must align with at least one of the official conference sub-theme areas.
This ensures:
Publishing in the ICERID Proceedings provides more than visibility—it offers validation:
Because the proceedings are edited and published by IAUEJournals.com, your work benefits from the platform’s established reputation and acceptance across institutions.
This is not just a publication—it is a positioning tool:
In summary:
The ICERID Conference Proceedings is a hybrid academic and innovation publication platform where research papers, innovative ideas, and exhibition outputs are reviewed, validated, and published—providing contributors with a recognized, credible, and widely accepted record of their work.
It is my honour to welcome you to this landmark gathering dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and sustainable development. This conference is built around a central conviction: that ideas, no matter how brilliant, only achieve their true value when they are translated into practical, usable, and scalable solutions.
Yes. Accepted papers for this conference will be published in the official conference proceedings. Although conference proceedings are not always produced for every event, this particular conference will have a formal proceedings publication.
The proceedings will be made available both online and offline after the conference. Participants will be able to access the online version through the link provided below.
You can count on the proceedings being published as part of the official conference output.
Yes. All exhibitions will be reviewed, evaluated, and documented as part of the ICERID exhibition process.
Each exhibition will be written about and featured on the ICERID Blog, giving exhibitors an online profile that can be shared after the conference. This feature can be used for visibility, promotion, credibility, social media publicity, business presentation, partnership discussions, or any other professional purpose.
Exhibitors will be able to share their blog feature through their social media handles, websites, WhatsApp platforms, business profiles, and other communication channels. This is part of ICERID’s commitment to ensuring that exhibitions do not end only at the physical event, but also receive lasting online visibility.
Yes. Online participation will be available for the conference.
Participants can attend the conference online, present their papers online, and also present their exhibitions online. Online exhibitors will still be viewed, assessed, and documented as part of the conference process.
The online exhibition process will be organized in units, so that each participant’s work can be properly reviewed. Your exhibition will be evaluated and treated as part of the official conference activities, just as if you were physically present.
The online participation link will be made available closer to the conference date.
The Plenary Sessions will take place on 24th June, 2026.More coming soon…………….
The Blog Showcase is a structured feature that transforms your idea, research, or business into a professional, publishable article.
This process ensures your work is not just presented, but positioned for real-world impact and recognition.
This section is dedicated to recognising and celebrating people, businesses, innovators, researchers, and organisations making an impact and solving real-world problems. It showcases their work, achievements, and contributions so others can see, support, partner with, and learn from them.
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