Dr. Funmilayo Bimpe Offiong

Glasgow Caledonian University

Fall 2021

Dr. Offiong is a passionate educator and keen researcher specialising in electronics engineering, signal processing, optical wireless communications, and IoT solutions for resource-constrained environments. She holds a PhD in Electronic and Electrical Engineering and has held academic positions at Glasgow Caledonian University (UK) and Obafemi Awolowo University (Nigeria). She holds a Kaufman Teaching Certificate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her teaching portfolio spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses in wireless communications, telecommunications engineering, IoT systems, image processing, and machine vision, alongside supervising numerous undergraduate and postgraduate student projects. Dr. Offiong is actively engaged in cutting-edge impactful research and currently serves as a Co-Investigator on the EPSRC-funded “6G-ISLOC” project, which explores AI-assisted optical sensing, localisation, and communication for 6G networks. She also leads the IoT integration efforts within the P4G-funded e-mobility initiative, which promotes the transition to sustainable transport e-mobility solutions in Africa. Her commitment to IoT-driven environmental monitoring and climate action is evident in projects such as “WeatherWAN,” a cost-effective architecture for rural development funded by NCC. She has also contributed to patents, including a TETFUND funded multi-inertia measurement system for UAVs, and has published in high-impact journals and flagship conferences in her field. Her research involves collaboration and engagement with stakeholders from academia, government, and rural communities, demonstrating her ability to bridge research and real-world impact. Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Offiong is a strong advocate for diversity in STEM, mentoring students and young women through platforms such as SmartSTEM, STEM Ambassador, Primary Engineer, and the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria. She is an active member of IEEE, IET, and WES and serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Communications and Networks. Her research and collaboration reflect her commitment to advancing communication technologies, environmental sustainability, and inclusive innovation.