Postgraduate Studies

M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering

About the Programme

Carnegie Mellon University Africa is Carnegie Mellon’s graduate engineering campus in Kigali, Rwanda, offering research-driven master’s programmes that combine rigorous coursework with industry-aligned problem solving. The M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering builds advanced expertise across embedded systems, communications, signal processing, robotics, and intelligent systems.

I am beginning this programme in August 2026, building on my undergraduate research in embedded systems, IoT, and smart agriculture. My focus at CMU Africa spans IoT, robotics, embedded systems, and energy systems—areas where I aim to deepen both theoretical foundations and applied research impact.

Scholarship & Funding

My graduate studies are supported by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, which funds talented African students committed to driving social and economic transformation through education, leadership, and research.

Research Focus

• Internet of Things (IoT): Real-time sensing, edge computing, and cloud-integrated monitoring systems for agriculture, energy, and infrastructure
• Robotics & Automation: Intelligent control, sensor fusion, and autonomous systems for industrial and field applications
• Embedded Systems: Firmware development, low-power design, and secure communication on resource-constrained hardware
• Energy Systems: Power monitoring, energy storage, and sustainable electrification for off-grid and smart-grid contexts
• AI & Machine Learning: Applying deep learning and computer vision to engineering problems in crop health, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance

Research Foundation

Before starting at CMU Africa, I built a strong research track record during my undergraduate studies at FUTMinna—including published work in embedded systems, IoT security, and smart agriculture that informs the direction of my graduate research.

• Research Assistant, Department of EEE (2023): Designed a two-factor authentication home security prototype under Prof. J. G. Kolo, achieving sub-second door authentication with Arduino-based hardware
• Final Year Project (2022): Developed an automatic railway crossing gate system using IR sensors under Engr. Isiyaku A. Saleh—later published in a peer-reviewed journal
• Smart Agriculture Research (2025–2026): Co-authored an intelligent crop health monitoring and disease detection system combining IoT soil sensing with MobileNetV2-based image classification

Publications

Peer-reviewed research contributing to embedded systems, power engineering, and smart agriculture.

• Rabiu, O. I., Akinseli, Y. E., Wright, F. D., & Adekeye, D. L. (2026). An Intelligent Crop Health Monitoring, Disease Detection, and Recommender System for Improving Rice Production. International Journal of Engineering and Manufacturing, 16(3), 325–344. View paper
• Adekeye, D. L., Isiyaku, S., & Akinseli, Y. E. (2025). Design and Implementation of an Automatic Gate for Cars at Railway Crossings. FUDMA Journal of Engineering and Technology, 1(2), 208–219. View paper
• Adekeye, D. L., & Iroka, U. M. (2025). A Microcontroller-Based Intelligent Electricity Theft Detection and Prevention System. FUDMA Journal of Engineering and Technology, 1(2), 57–67. View paper

Professional Memberships & Affiliations

• Chartered Health and Safety Professional (CHSP) – Chartered Institute of Environment Health and Safety (CIEHS), 2025
• Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG) – 2025
• Graduate Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) – 2024
• Member, IEEE Industry Applications Society (IAS) – 2024
• Graduate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) – 2024