MOJOYINOLA OKIKIOLA DANIEL (NIYEL)

AI Communication Expert and Systems Designer
Ibadan, NG.

About

AI Communication expert, Systems Designer and multi-award-winning public speaker specializing in expressive AI systems design, alignment thinking, and translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable language. Proven ability to ship functional AI products, from multi-agent tutors to bot detection systems, while maintaining a strong focus on communication clarity, AI alignment, and behavioral design. With a published portfolio exploring AI safety and human-AI interaction, I am available full-time to bridge technical innovation with clear, responsible communication.

Projects

Thinking Sand — AI Research & Writing Blog

Summary

A personal research and writing blog exploring the intersection of AI safety, alignment, language, and mechanistic interpretability, serving as a platform for slow research and exploratory red teaming.

RABBI — AI-Powered Adaptive Tutoring System

Summary

Designed and deployed a multi-agent AI tutor system with personality-driven instruction, real-time safety monitoring, and adaptive learning paths.

The Prometheon Reactor — Waste-to-Energy Pyrolysis System

Summary

Conceptualized and authored comprehensive technical documentation for a pyrolytic reactor designed for sustainable waste-to-energy conversion in West Africa.

TESA Learn Platform

Summary

Co-developed a departmental learning management system designed to serve over 2,000 engineering students across nine faculties.

Enhanced Bot Detection on Social Media

Summary

Developed a RoBERTa-based detection system to identify LLM-generated social media comments by analyzing semantic patterns and user behavior for improved robustness.

Numerical Analysis in Wood and Biomaterials Engineering

Summary

Applied MATLAB-based numerical methods for data modeling, optimization, and predictive analysis in biomaterial systems.

Work

Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria
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Research Intern

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Served as a Research Intern, documenting technical processes for bioenergy systems and collaborating with research teams to present findings effectively.

Highlights

Documented technical processes for bioenergy systems, emphasizing workflow safety and communication clarity to enhance operational understanding.

Collaborated with research teams to synthesize and present technical findings with precision and clarity, facilitating effective knowledge transfer.

Translated complex research data into accessible reports for non-technical stakeholders, improving cross-functional comprehension.

Awoyale Furniture (SWEP Program)
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Technical Intern

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Operated woodworking machinery and improved process documentation as a Technical Intern within the SWEP Program.

Highlights

Operated advanced woodworking machinery, strictly adhering to safety protocols to maintain a zero-incident record.

Improved technical reporting for production and safety protocols, enhancing clarity and compliance across operational workflows.

Education

University of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

Wood and Biomaterials Engineering

Jubileerose High School
Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE)

General Studies

Languages

English
Yoruba

Skills

Communication

Public speaking, Technical writing, Documentation, Expressive instruction, Risk communication, AI behavior articulation, Persuasive documentation, Translating complexity, Cross-functional collaboration.

Technical Capabilities

Python, PyTorch, FastAPI, React, MATLAB, RoBERTa, Transformers, Multi-agent systems, System deployment, GPT, Machine Learning, AI Development.

AI Safety & Alignment

Unsafe output detection, Prompt engineering, Human-AI alignment modeling, Safety-first system design, Alignment evaluation.

Awards

Best Speaker, Armory of Words

Awarded By

Armory of Words

Recognized as Best Speaker at Armory of Words, showcasing compelling public speaking and persuasive argumentation.

Best Speaker, Jaw War 2025 — Faculty Second Round

Awarded By

Jaw War

Recognized as the Best Speaker in the Faculty Second Round of Jaw War, acknowledging exceptional individual oratorical performance.

Winner, Jaw War 2025 — Hall Second Round

Awarded By

Jaw War

Secured victory in the Hall Second Round of Jaw War, highlighting advanced argumentative and public speaking prowess.

English Speaking Union Nigeria Oratory Finalist

Awarded By

English Speaking Union Nigeria

Recognized as a finalist in a prestigious national oratory competition, showcasing exceptional public speaking and persuasive communication skills.

Best Speaker, Faculty of Technology Bilaterals

Awarded By

Faculty of Technology

Awarded Best Speaker in the Faculty of Technology Bilaterals, recognizing outstanding individual performance in debate and communication.

Winner, Verbal Vortex Debate — International Adolescent Health Week

Awarded By

International Adolescent Health Week

Achieved victory in the Verbal Vortex Debate, demonstrating strong advocacy and communication skills on critical health topics.

Champion, Jaw War 2024 — Faculty Category

Awarded By

Jaw War

Awarded champion in the highly competitive Faculty Category of Jaw War, demonstrating superior debate and rhetorical abilities.

Youngest General Secretary, Technology and Engineering Students Association (TESA)

Awarded By

Technology and Engineering Students Association (TESA)

Elected as the youngest General Secretary for TESA at age 18, demonstrating early leadership capabilities and organizational impact.

Interests

AI Research & Design

Writing essays on AI alignment, AI behavior design, Reading mechanistic interpretability research, Exploring philosophy of language.

Public Speaking & Engagement

Public speaking.

Recreational

Gaming.

Certificates

HSE Level 1 — Health, Safety, and Environment Certification

Issued By

Not Specified

Volunteer

Technology Literary & Debating Society
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President

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Led the Technology Literary & Debating Society, fostering communication skills and organizing major public speaking events.

Highlights

Mentored over 20 students in persuasive communication and expressive techniques, enhancing their public speaking and argumentation skills.

Organized and executed major speaking events for audiences exceeding 2,000+, significantly boosting society visibility and engagement.

Fostered a culture of ethical communication and constructive discourse, promoting critical thinking and responsible expression among members.

Students' Union Representative Council
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Majority Leader

Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

Summary

Served as Majority Leader, advocating for ethical student policies and enhancing communication within governance documents.

Highlights

Advocated for and contributed to the development of ethical and transparent student policies, positively impacting the student body.

Enhanced clarity and communication within critical policy documents, ensuring broader understanding and compliance among students.

Represented student interests in governance and policy discussions, effectively bridging communication between students and administration.