Recognition

Milestones, awards, and honors received throughout my professional journey

Author of Peer-Reviewed Preprints in AI & Automated Decision Systems

Author of Peer-Reviewed Preprints in AI & Automated Decision Systems • Global

Jan 2026

🏅 Mention

Authored and released peer-reviewed preprints on algorithmic friction and automated recruitment systems, examining the societal and labor-market impact of AI-driven decision systems.

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Applied AI Team Lead – MindMate AI Hackathon Project

IBM TechXchange • Global (Remote)

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025

🏅 Award

Led a multidisciplinary team in the design and development of an AI-powered mental health triage assistant, emphasizing explainability, responsible AI, and real-world decision support.

Top Ranked Data Scientists in Engineering & Technology, Sierra Leone

AD Scientific Index • Sierra Leone, Africa

Mar 2025

🏅 Award

Ranked #1 in Engineering & Technology and Computer Science at Njala University and Sierra Leone. Also ranked among the top 0.02% globally by the AD Scientific Index for research impact, citation metrics, and H-index.

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Public Impact Research Grant

Pace University Research Council • New York, USA

Nov 2023 - Mar 2024

🏅 Grant

Awarded a research grant to study accident hotspot prediction and AI-driven transportation planning.

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