I apply bioinformatics and machine learning to decode immune system complexity and accelerate translational solutions for human and animal health. I also explore selective breeding strategies to enhance animal health. I earned a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park, USA. Prior to that, I earned a bachelor's in Animal Science and a master's in Animal Breeding and Genetics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

My doctoral research, under the supervision of Dr. Philip Johnson and Dr. Li Ma, explored the drivers of shared/public T cell receptors (TCRs). Public TCRs are identical TCR sequences shared across individuals at levels that challenge the paradigm of near-limitless TCR diversity. Using deep learning and single-cell transcriptomics, we provided compositional and structural insights into TCR publicness and identified heightened immune phenotypes in association with T cells expressing public TCRs.

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Outside of work, I enjoy a mix of hobbies. I love to read journal articles, science books, history, and biographies. I watch sports, especially soccer (the real football), basketball, and table tennis. Graphic design and animations are other passions of mine. I also keep up with current events in the news.

For a comprehensive overview of my research experience, technical skills, and publications, please see my CV.