Olagbenro Oladipo

Olagbenro Oladipo is a Research Fellow in the Department of English at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.A. from Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria. He is a Fulbright Scholar (2015–2016) and focuses on language education, particularly the ethical implications of AI in writing instruction and digital literacies.

• Education:
• Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison
• M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison
• B.A., Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
• Research Interests:
• Ethical use of AI in education
• Writing instruction in disruptive technological environments
• Rhetoric and societal impact of language
• Teaching:
• Recent courses include Technical and Professional Communication, Digital Literacies, and Seminar in Rhetoric and Composition Studies.

He emphasizes bridging STEM and humanities, advocating for the societal importance of language skills to contextualize technological advancements. His work addresses challenges like AI ethics in academia and underfunding in Nigerian basic education.