Dean of School of Applied Sciences

Mr. Wari Denyefa C.

Our School The School of Applied Sciences is the premier school of the institution being the school that kick started academic activities in May,2012. The School teaches basic and applied sciences disciplines including National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science, Statistics and Science Laboratory Technology. Then HND programmes in Physics with Electronics option, Computer Science, Statistics , Biochemistry and Microbiology. The School of Applied Sciences is poised to rise to the challenge of producing Science leaders and proffer solutions for the future.

Personal Profile

An experienced academic and ICT professional with a strong background in Computer Science, passionate about teaching, research, and institutional digital transformation. Highly skilled in software development, data analytics, and academic leadership with over 13 years of experience in research, curriculum development, and ICT project implementation.

Education

  • MSc in Computer Science – Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education – National Teachers’ Institute (Affiliated to Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto)
  • BSc in Computer Science – Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria

Academic Experience

  • Dean, School of Applied Sciences – Federal Polytechnic Ekowe (2025–Present)
  • Director, ICT – Federal Polytechnic Ekowe (2025–Present)
  • Deputy Director, ICT – Federal Polytechnic Ekowe (2023–2025)
  • Senior Lecturer – Federal Polytechnic Ekowe (2023–Present)
  • Lecturer I – Federal Polytechnic Ekowe (2020–2022)
  • Lecturer II – Federal Polytechnic Ekowe (2017–2019)

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing academic leadership and overseeing departmental activities
  • Managing digital infrastructure and ICT strategies at institutional level
  • Teaching and supervising students in Computer Science
  • Leading software and web development projects within the polytechnic
  • Participating in strategic planning and accreditation processes

Research Interests

  • E-Learning and Educational Technologies
  • Data Analytics and Visualisation
  • Cybersecurity in Higher Education

Selected Publications

Responsive Web Design Frameworks: A Review

Wari, D.C., A Kakandar, CN Paul

International Journal of Scientific Research in Computer Science, Engineering and Information Technology

5

2017

Professional Affiliations

  • Nigeria Computer Society (NCS) – Member (No. 07289)
  • International Association of Engineers (IAENG) – Member, Society of Computer Science (No. 219873)

Skills

  • Programming (Python, Java, C/C++)
  • Data Analytics (Excel, Power BI, MySQL)
  • Online Learning Tools (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, LMS)
  • Project Management and Agile Development
  • Cybersecurity