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Oladapo Oyebode is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at Dalhousie University, Canada. He is also the Co-Director of the Persuasive Computing Lab, where he leads research at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Persuasive Computing. His work focuses on designing intelligent, adaptive, and personalized technologies for social good, particularly in health, wellness, education, and sustainability.
- PhD in Computer Science, Dalhousie University
- MSc in Computer Science, Western University, Canada
His research interests center on Human-Centred AI, User Adaptive Systems, Persuasive Technologies, Dynamic User Modelling, and Intervention Design, with a strong emphasis on Digital Health. He explores how AI can be leveraged to deliver real-time, evidence-based, and personalized interventions that promote desirable behaviors in individuals and groups. His work integrates behavior change theories, multimodal data, and machine learning to create systems that are both effective and ethically sound.
The most recent articles reflect a consistent trend in developing AI-driven, emotion-aware, and persuasive digital systems for health and wellness. These include gamified interventions, mobile apps for stress and sleep management, and social media-based analysis of public health sentiments. The research spans interdisciplinary domains such as mental health, nutrition, physical activity, and public health communication, often incorporating user-centered design and evaluation methodologies.
- Award-winning publications
- Media recognitions
Oladapo Oyebode has over 10 years of industry experience in software engineering, machine learning, data science, and cloud solutions, including leadership roles such as Head of Innovation and Emerging Trends. He has served on editorial boards of reputable international journals and has reviewed for top-tier conferences and journals. His collaborative work spans academic and industry partners within and outside Canada. He mentors students and contributes to workshops and book chapters in persuasive technology and HCI. He is actively involved in the design and evaluation of persuasive systems, particularly in the context of mobile health and behavior change support systems.
He is affiliated with the Persuasive Computing Lab at Dalhousie University, a research group focused on developing intelligent systems that support positive behavior change through persuasive and adaptive interfaces.
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