Adegboyega Ojo

Dr. Adegboyega Ojo is a Professor at the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA), Carleton University, holding the prestigious Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Governance and Artificial Intelligence since 2014. His work bridges digital government, AI governance, and smart city development, with a focus on public sector innovation and policy analytics.

• Research Interests
  • Smart Cities and Urban Digital Infrastructure
  • Open Government Data and Transparency
  • Blockchain Applications in Public Administration
  • AI Ethics and Algorithmic Governance
  • Electronic Participation and Citizen Engagement

Publication Trends: His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to digital governance, often involving data-driven policy analysis, smart city frameworks, and open data platform design. Collaborations span institutions in Ireland, Poland, and the U.S., with citations exceeding 5,200.

Scientific Awards:

• Canada Research Chair in Governance and AI (Tier 1)

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Insight Centre for Data Analytics (Ireland), Delft University of Technology, and United Nations University on projects like OpenGovIntelligence and BOLD (Big and Open Linked Data).