Dr. Funminiyi Olajide

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Funminiyi Olajide is an Associate Teaching Professor at Pennsylvania State University’s College of Information Sciences and Technology. He earned his PhD in Cybersecurity from the University of Portsmouth, UK, in 2012 and holds an MSc in Forensic Information Technology. He has over 33 years of professional experience in academia, research, and information technology, combining technical expertise with extensive management knowledge in cybersecurity and digital forensics. Before joining Penn State in 2025, he held senior academic roles in various universities in the UK, where he focused on teaching and supervising research projects at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. His research interests primarily encompass Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Incident Response, and Cybercrime Criminology. He has contributed to curriculum development and has played a significant role in program leadership and academic program management. Dr. Olajide's publications and research involve aspects of cybercrime management and digital forensic investigations, and he is an active member of several professional organizations. His work integrates technical, forensic, and organizational perspectives in addressing cybersecurity challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Teaching Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching courses in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Senior Academic Roles

2000-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Various Universities in the UK • United Kingdom

Held various senior academic positions focusing on cybersecurity and digital forensics education.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.