Glory
Akanbi

UAV Systems Applied AI Robotics Embedded Systems Computer Vision

Electronic & Electrical Engineering undergraduate at Obafemi Awolowo University exploring the intersection of drones, machine learning, robotics, and intelligent monitoring systems for real-world impact.

Glory Akanbi

Featured Areas

My work lives at the intersection of aerial systems, intelligent software, and real-world hardware.

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UAV Systems
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AI / ML Projects
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Robotics Research
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Technical Writing
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Outreach & Education

Biography

Glory Akanbi is an Electronic and Electrical Engineering undergraduate at Obafemi Awolowo University whose work spans UAV systems, robotics, embedded technologies, machine learning, and technical research. Alongside engineering, she is actively involved in student leadership, STEM outreach, technical writing, and collaborative innovation projects connecting technology with real-world problem solving.

Her interest in engineering grew from a deep curiosity about how systems work โ€” from electronics and automation to intelligent machines capable of sensing, communicating, and making decisions. Over time, this curiosity evolved into hands-on involvement in drone systems, autonomous technologies, AI/ML projects, and research-driven exploration around intelligent monitoring systems and applied robotics.

Through her experience with drone development teams and technical communities, she has worked on UAV assembly, aerial imaging workflows, drone testing, and flight operations โ€” gaining practical exposure to control systems, embedded electronics, system integration, and intelligent aerial technologies. She has also contributed to projects involving machine learning, computer vision, predictive systems, and data-driven engineering applications.

Her current interests focus on UAV autonomy, intelligent sensing systems, computer vision, embedded systems, and the use of AI-driven technologies in healthcare, agriculture, and environmental monitoring. She is particularly interested in how autonomous systems and data can be combined to build technologies that are practical, adaptive, and impactful in real-world environments.

Research Interests
  • UAV Intelligence
  • AI for Healthcare
  • Remote Sensing
  • Embedded Autonomy
  • Computer Vision
  • AI + Aerial Monitoring
Currently Exploring
  • Drone Autonomy Workflows
  • AI-Assisted Aerial Monitoring
  • Edge AI Systems
Short Introduction

I work on projects and ideas around UAV systems, machine learning, robotics, and intelligent monitoring technologies. My interests currently span drone autonomy, aerial imaging workflows, computer vision, and AI-driven systems for real-world applications in agriculture, healthcare, and automation.

Blogs

21 articles across drones, AI, embedded systems, and technology culture โ€” published on Medium.

Projects & Hardware
Documenting the build process, lessons learned, and real-world outcomes from engineering projects.
How did I Experience SPE STSE? The SPIWMS Story

Speaking Sessions

Conferences, webinars, panels, and workshops where I have contributed as a host, organizer, or tutor.

Host & Organizer
GDTS โ€” The Evolving World of Drones
Glory's Drone Technology Series ยท Online
Organized and hosted a drone-focused webinar exploring UAV technology, AI-driven autonomy, real-world drone applications, and the future of intelligent aerial systems.
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Host
SCA OAU International Women's Day Summit
She Code Africa ยท OAU Student Branch
Coordinated conversations at the SCA OAU International Women's Day Summit, engaging students and professionals around leadership, innovation, inclusion, and growth in tech and engineering.
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Host & Organizer
Industry Summit 3.0
OAU Engineering Community
Led the planning and hosting of Industry Summit 3.0, bringing together students, industry leaders, and innovators for impactful discussions on technology, career growth, and emerging opportunities.
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Tutor
RAIN-INN OAU Skills Lab Friday Sessions
RAIN-INN ยท OAU
Facilitated practical learning sessions focused on technical skill development, guiding students through hands-on concepts, problem-solving approaches, and emerging technologies.
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Host
IEEE RAS ร— CAS OAU SB Webinar
IEEE Circuits and Systems ยท OAU Student Branch
Hosted a technical webinar session centered on electronics engineering, semiconductors, and circuit design, fostering knowledge sharing between students and industry-oriented speakers.
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Outreach & Education

Reaching over 300 students across secondary schools and communities with engineering, AI, and technology education.

01
Women in Engineering Week Outreach 2024
Outreach to Moremi High School exposing over 30 female students to the impact of technology and demonstrating that gender is no barrier to engineering careers.
30+ students
02
E-Week EEE Students' Society Outreach 2025
Introduced students at a host school to the basics of Arduino, guiding them to build something that impacts their community through technology and hardware.
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03
Women in Engineering Week 2025 Outreach
Visit to Our Lady's High School, Osun State โ€” engaged over 200 students on cybersecurity, digital safety, and recognizing spam threats. Students left with a cyber-safe mindset.
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FutureMinds AI & Robotics Bootcamp 2025 โ€” Teaching Volunteer
Taught drone technology to students via FPV Freerider simulation and a live DJI drone demonstration. Students left understanding drones, their sectoral impact, and their own role as future innovators.
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IEEE OAU SB Student Professional Awareness Workshop 2025
Led two sessions on embedded systems at St. David's High School โ€” guiding students through an Intruder Alert System build and introducing entrepreneurship concepts. Students overcame their electronics fears hands-on.
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SPE OAU Energy4Me Outreach 2026
Visited Sijuade Comprehensive College in Osun State to sensitize students on STEM, energy systems, and the role of transport and engineering in shaping the future โ€” sparking curiosity about their own potential as innovators.
60 students

Leadership

Active roles in student governance, organizational management, and community-driven engineering initiatives at OAU.

Current
General Secretary, IEEE WIE OAU Student Branch
Dec 2024 to Present
Serve as the General Secretary of the IEEE Women in Engineering OAU Student Branch, managing administrative coordination and organizational communication. Responsibilities include drafting official documents, letters, and partnership materials, managing email correspondence, documenting meeting minutes, and ensuring proper follow-up on team responsibilities. Also contribute to coordinating activities across the executive team to support smooth execution of programs, initiatives, and community-driven goals.
Current
Editor-in-Chief, Electronic and Electrical Engineering Students' Society
Dec 2025 to Present
Work closely with the executive and media teams in planning and executing major departmental events such as Industry Summit and E-Week. Responsible for developing engaging written content and publicity captions, supporting awareness campaigns, and reinforcing creative communication strategies that help students feel informed, involved, and connected to society activities and initiatives.

Awards

Recognition received for contributions to engineering, community leadership, and academic excellence.

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Academic Star Award
IEEE WIE OAU Student Branch
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Great Ife 50 Outstanding Women Award
Great Ife ยท OAU
2026 View โ†—

Education

Grounded in electrical engineering with specialized training in AI and machine learning.

BSc. Electronic & Electrical Engineering (In View)
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Expected 2028
AI Programming with Python Nanodegree
Udacity
2025
AWS Machine Learning Fundamentals Nanodegree
Udacity ยท AWS Scholarship
2025

Let's Build
Something Together.

Open to collaborations, research opportunities, technical discussions, and engineering conversations. Reach out โ€” I read every message.