Oyeyemi Oyebode’s journey into cybersecurity began in Nigeria, where she earned her diploma in Computer Science at Moshood Abiola polytechnic and bachelor’s degree in computer science at Osun State University. During her undergraduate studies, she focused on improving recognition systems for mobile transactions in banking a project that was later published. For Oyeyemi, this research was deeply meaningful because it addressed a real security challenge impacting everyday people. It also revealed how research could directly improve lives and laid the foundation for her future pursuit
That early success instilled both confidence and direction. Tackling real-world security issues as a student made Oyeyemi realize she wanted to take on bigger challenges, particularly at the intersection of technology and human security. This drive became the springboard for her career in advanced cybersecurity and quantum technologies.
Her determination and impact were recognized when she was awarded the prestigious Michael Taiwo (MT) Scholarship, a highly competitive honor granted to students demonstrating resilience and global potential. For Oyeyemi, being named a Scholar was more than just an award. It was a validation that her work carried significance beyond her immediate environment. The scholarship opened the door to advanced research opportunities in the United States, enabling her to pursue her vision on a global stage. Since relocating to the U.S., Oyeyemi has embarked on a fully funded research assistantship focused on cybersecurity and quantum technologies. Within months of her arrival, she published her first first-author article, Quantum Cryptography inTelecommunication Systems:
Securing Data Transmission Against Emerging Cyber Threats. Her research now spans post-quantum cryptography, blockchain security, and resilient, data-driven systems. The overarching mission is to develop infrastructures capable of withstanding the disruptive challenges of the quantum era. In addition to her research, Oyeyemi is deeply engaged with the professional community. She is an active member of Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and is equally committed to mentoring Securing Data Transmission Against Emerging Cyber Threats. Her research now spans post-quantum cryptography, blockchain security, and resilient, data-driven systems. The overarching mission is to develop infrastructures capable of withstanding the disruptive challenges of the quantum era. In addition to her research, Oyeyemi is deeply engaged with the professional community. She is an active member of Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and is equally committed to mentoring the next generation of researchers. She was recently selected for the Entering Mentoring Graduate Student Training at Northern Illinois University, where she will be awarded a Research Mentor badge by Academic Affairs and receive a scholarship for her leadership and mentoring efforts.
For Oyeyemi, contributing to the global research community means not only advancing her own work but also creating opportunities for others. Looking ahead, Oyeyemi envisions herself standing at the intersection of innovation and security, building solutions that For Oyeyemi, contributing to the global research community means not only advancing her own work but also creating opportunities for others. Looking ahead, Oyeyemi envisions herself standing at the intersection of innovation and security, building solutions that protect people, empower
industries, and expand opportunities worldwide. With her focus on quantum cryptography and cybersecurity, she aims to help shape the future of secure computing on a global scale.
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