Postgraduate Studies
M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering
Institution: Carnegie Mellon University Africa, Kigali, Rwanda
Degree: Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical and Computer Engineering
Duration: August 2026 – 2028 (Expected)
Status: In progress
Scholarship: Mastercard Foundation Scholar — View Award Letter
Prior Education: B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering — Federal University of Technology, Minna (2018–2024) — View undergraduate details
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.
Pre-Arrival & Acceptance
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.
Leaving Home — The Journey Begins
English Enhancement Program (EEP)
Before the official start of the M.S. programme in August 2026, I participated in the English Enhancement Program (EEP) — a one-month pre-academic intensive offered by Carnegie Mellon University Africa. Designed for incoming graduate students, EEP sharpens the communication and academic skills essential for success in a rigorous research environment.
The programme was both enjoyable and intense. It challenged us on multiple fronts: refining grammar and vocabulary for precision, building confident oral presentation and representation skills, developing critical thinking, conducting academic research, and — perhaps most importantly — learning to evaluate claims with evidence rather than accepting opinions at face value. This is the academic standard CMU-Africa expects.
Beyond the classroom, weekends offered moments of camaraderie and cultural exchange with fellow scholars from across the African continent, forming bonds that would carry into the semester ahead.
Gahanga Hike — June 28, 2026
Panel Discussion
Poster Presentations
EEP Classroom & Activities
Umusambi Village — July 12, 2026
Bugesera Excursion — July 19, 2026
Last Day of EEP — July 22, 2026
Fazenda Senghor
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
Journey in Pictures
Moments captured along the road to CMU-Africa and the early days in Kigali.
June 22, 2026
June 24, 2026
July 15, 2026
July 27, 2026
Moments at CMU-Africa
Redwoods Leadership — Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
Open Source in Energy Access Symposium (OSEAS 2026) — October 26–27, 2026
Two days at the Carnegie Mellon University Africa Innovation Hub in Kigali, organised by The EnAccess Foundation, World Resources Institute and the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition. I took part in the hackathon, joined the poster sessions and had conversations with researchers, developers and people running energy projects. Read the LinkedIn post.
