I build systems that work — whether that's a VR rehabilitation platform for stroke survivors, a career guidance programme reaching thousands of young people, or a startup from the ground up. I bring an engineer's precision to everything I do.
With a background in biomedical engineering and currently a doctoral researcher at the University of Glasgow, I am building a career at the intersection of clinical evidence, technology, and real-world impact. My PhD has centred on designing and evaluating a Virtual Reality-based arm rehabilitation system for people with stroke, integrating VR development, neurotechnology, and human-centred co-design.
But my work extends well beyond the lab. I am the founder of LilyVille Educational Consultancy, a social enterprise that has directly reached nearly 3,000 young people across Nigeria through in-person career seminars and online programmes since 2017. I've also run a fashion retail business, completed three formal entrepreneurship training programmes, and built a decade of teaching experience spanning undergraduate through postgraduate education across two countries.
I approach every challenge the same way: define the requirements, understand the users, design the system, build it, test it, improve it. Whether the "system" is a VR game, a curriculum, a business model, or a career plan — the methodology holds.
Virtual Rehabilitation, Brain-Computer Interfaces, EEG Signal Processing, Human-Centred Design, Serious Games
1,000+ university students taught, 260+ one-on-one appointments, 6 courses designed and delivered
3 formal programmes (ICURe Discover, Start Up Summer, Glasgow Business Bloom), plus LilyVille Enterprises retail business
Hausa (Native), English (Full Professional), Marghi (Elementary)
A career built across engineering, academia, entrepreneurship, and community impact — spanning 2007 to the present.
A career path spanning three countries, two decades, and a relentless commitment to building things that matter.
Planned weekly programmes and events for young girls. First experience in mentoring, organising, and leading — aged 16.
Cared for residents with dementia — serving meals, assisting with daily activities, and providing companionship. An early introduction to healthcare and patient-centred thinking.
Foundation in biomedical engineering. MedHealth Second Prize for final year project poster. Study abroad essay competition third prize.
Feasibility study on RFID systems for monitoring Parkinson's disease therapy. First exposure to international research collaboration and sensor-based health technology.
Organised a solo fundraising campaign via Virgin Money Giving, raising £510 for MS research and patient support. Inspired by final year project on Multiple Sclerosis.
Advanced study in medical engineering, deepening expertise in biomedical systems and clinical technology.
Administrative and facility management roles. Led volleyball team to first place. Secretary of Breast Without Spots health CDS group. Distributed 100 treated mosquito nets and organised malarial testing outreach.
Reviewed reports from 22 states, contributed to international conference presentations (Sri Lanka), and delivered Hepatitis awareness to legislative aides. World Population Day media sub-committee.
Guided teenagers on career paths, study destinations, and course choices based on their interests and results. The seed that would become LilyVille Educational Consultancy.
Assistant Lecturer (2016), Lecturer II (2016–2022), Lecturer I (2022–present). Taught 1,000+ students across systems bioengineering, neural modelling, and medical imaging. Supervised 12 final year projects. Secretary of curriculum review committee.
Started with 2 schools and 210 students (pre-founding). Grew to 19 schools across multiple Nigerian cities, reaching nearly 3,000 young people through career seminars, WhatsApp webinars, YouTube content, and trained mentee facilitators.
Built and ran a fashion retail business selling Ankara, adire, batik, laces, bags, shoes, jewellery, and accessories. Managed sourcing, digital marketing, customer relations, pricing strategy, and financial records for four years.
Planned programmes, anchored technical sessions, led career visits to girls' secondary schools for STEM outreach, and presented the APWEN Memorial Prize at a school graduation ceremony.
Designing and evaluating a VR-based arm rehabilitation system for stroke survivors. Integrating EEG-based Brain-Computer Interfaces, co-design with patients and clinicians, and immersive game development in Unity.
Hosted biweekly online café sessions for young stroke survivors. Participated in panel discussions at the Scottish Parliament with an MSP. Attended the Scotland Volunteer Celebration Event in Dundee.
260+ one-on-one appointments, 363 essays marked, designed courses on academic feedback, neurorehabilitation, and academic writing. Mentored student authors, chaired BCUR 2026 sessions.
Completed structured leadership development grounded in the RLE™ framework. Developed self-awareness, leadership presence, strategic clarity, and decision-making under uncertainty.
10-week market discovery programme. Attended 5 major industry events including MEDICA in Düsseldorf. Conducted 60+ stakeholder conversations, benchmarked 10+ competitors. Recommended for ICURe Explore.
Three-month programme with 26 workshops covering lean startup methodology, business model development, and venture building.
Comprehensive business development covering value proposition, market research, MVP & prototyping, bookkeeping & finance, competitive mapping, and pitching. Currently at Validation stage.
Scaling LEC operations, pursuing medtech product roles, offering career consultancy and business consulting services, and building this platform as a comprehensive professional presence.
Highlights from a career spanning academia, clinical research, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
Leading the design, development, and evaluation of a VR-based arm rehabilitation system for stroke survivors. Integrating EEG-based BCI, co-designing with clinicians and patients, and conducting mixed-methods clinical evaluation.
Teaching systems bioengineering, neural modelling, and medical imaging to 140+ students per session. Supervised 12 final year projects from proposal to defence. Co-authored textbook chapter.
Built a social enterprise from scratch reaching nearly 3,000 young people across Nigeria. Delivered career seminars in 19 schools, ran WhatsApp webinars, hosted YouTube expert sessions, and trained mentees who now deliver programmes independently.
Provided 260+ one-on-one appointments on academic writing and study skills. Designed and delivered 6 courses. Mentored student authors for peer-reviewed journal. Chaired 6 sessions at BCUR 2026.
Led structured market discovery for a VR rehabilitation platform. Attended 5 industry events including MEDICA. Conducted 60+ stakeholder conversations, benchmarked 10+ competitors, and delivered a pitch deck. Recommended for ICURe Explore.
Built and operated a fashion retail business for four years, selling Ankara, adire, batik, laces, bags, shoes, jewellery, and accessories. Managed end-to-end operations: sourcing, pricing, digital marketing, customer service, and financial records.
Young People Reached
1-to-1 Appointments
Schools Visited
Industry Conversations
Scripts Marked
A thread of community service, health advocacy, and widening participation that runs through every phase of my career.
Planned and organised weekly programmes and events for young girls in Burton-on-Trent. First experience in mentoring and youth leadership.
Served meals, assisted residents with dementia, and provided companionship. Early introduction to healthcare and patient-centred thinking.
Raised £510 for Multiple Sclerosis research through a self-organised fundraising campaign, inspired by final year university project on MS.
Secretary of a health CDS group. Distributed 100 treated mosquito nets, organised malarial testing at a local market and children's orphanage.
Led career visits to girls' secondary schools, presented the APWEN Memorial Prize, anchored technical sessions, and planned International Women's Day outreach events.
Mentored a secondary school pupil through SMART goal-setting, maths tutoring, career guidance, presentation skills, and confidence building.
Taught National 5 Mathematics topics to a secondary school pupil for 10 months via the BBC Bitesize platform.
Hosted biweekly online café sessions for young stroke survivors. Panellist at the Scottish Parliament. Attended Scotland Volunteer Celebration Event in Dundee.
Managed communications, finances, and events. Prepared a 25-page annual report. Created the society's LinkedIn page. Met with university's international recruitment manager about Nigerian students' challenges.
University of Glasgow — Commonwealth Doctoral Scholar, 2021–present
University of Bradford, 2012–2013
University of Bradford, 2009–2012
De Ferrers Specialist Technology College, Burton-on-Trent
University of Glasgow
Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)
National Youth Service Corps, Nigeria
Innovate UK / SETsquared Partnership, 2025
University of Glasgow, 2023
Association for Learning Development in Higher Education
Fully funded PhD at the University of Glasgow
Recognition for sustained volunteering contribution
James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow
Student Representative Council, University of Glasgow
Competitive science communication event, University of Glasgow
BEng Final Year Project Poster, University of Bradford
De Ferrers Specialist Technology College
Poster presentation, Amsterdam, 2024
Poster presentation, Glasgow, 2024
Participant, 2024
University of Strathclyde, 2022
Conferences, symposiums, workshops, and webinars attended throughout my career.
Queen Mary University of London
De Hallen Studios, Amsterdam. Poster: “Co-design and Development of Immersive VR Games for Upper Limb Rehabilitation”
Said Business School, University of Oxford
University of Strathclyde. Poster presented.
Online
Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow
Queen Elizabeth Learning and Teaching Centre, Glasgow
UCL GOSH Institute of Child Health, London
UCL Centre for Neurorehabilitation (Online)
UCL Partners, Centre for Neurorehabilitation, London
University of Glasgow
Scottish Mathematical Sciences Training Centre
Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
G.tec
Advanced Pain Discovery Platform
University of Glasgow Careers and Global Opportunities
Online
University of Glasgow
Online
Webinar Series (multiple editions)
Available for consultancy, speaking engagements, and collaborative projects.
One-on-one career guidance for early-career professionals and students navigating the transition from education to working life. Informed by a decade of experience and a systems-thinking approach.
From ideation to structuring — helping early-stage founders move from concept to viable business model. Drawing on three formal entrepreneurship programmes and hands-on startup experience.
Available for keynotes, panels, seminars, and workshops on topics including STEM careers, women in engineering, health technology innovation, and building social enterprises.
Whether you're looking for a career consultant, a collaborator, or a speaker — I'd love to hear from you.
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