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.