About
Mohammad-Jamiu Babatunde Balogun
AI Security · Software Engineering · Founder
Telecommunication engineer (First Class Honours, Best Graduating Student — Bayero University, Kano). I research how AI systems fail at security, build open source tooling, and found software products.
Education
B.Eng. Telecommunications Engineering
Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
- CGPA 4.64 / 5.00 — First Class Honours · Best Graduating Student
- Thesis: GSM-Based Weather Reporting System for Base Transceiver Stations (Arduino UNO + SIM900)
- Bayero University Scholarship Award (Level 300 & 400) · NUESA Award of Excellence
- Coursework: Computer Networks · Wireless Communications · Digital Signal Processing · Embedded Systems
Research interests
Publications
- 1.
Balogun, M. B.*, Geza, A. S., & Jimada, Y. U. (2026). Security Benchmarking of AI-Generated Web Application Code: An OWASP-Based Comparative Study of Coding LLMs. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 19(3), 009–017.
https://doi.org/10.30574/wjaets.2026.19.3.0292 - 2.
Umar, A. A., Salisu, A. N., Ajidoku, L., Balogun, M. B., & Abdulhadi, Z. A. (2026). An IoT-Enabled High-Frequency Smart Energy Meter with Web-Based Data Management and Control. World Journal of Advanced Engineering Technology and Sciences, 18(1).
https://doi.org/10.30574/wjaets.2026.18.1.0041
Open source
PDF Context Extractor
Creator & Maintainer · 2026–PresentLocal-first research productivity tool. Browser-based PDF extraction with page selection, full-text search, export, and AI-ready prompt generation. Privacy-preserving — documents never leave the device. GitHub
Cite Formatter
Creator & Maintainer · 2026–PresentTypeScript citation engine supporting APA, IEEE, Chicago, MLA, Harvard, and Vancouver. Continuous numbering for multi-chapter documents, BibTeX export, CLI, and CI integration. Built for AI-assisted academic writing. GitHub npm
Technical projects
MonoEd Africa
Founder & Lead Developer · Nigeria
- Founded an AI-powered academic platform with tools for SIWES documentation, project proposals, research discovery, citation verification, and CV generation.
- Designed platform architecture, product strategy, and full technical implementation.
- Deployed and used by students across Nigerian universities and polytechnics.
Research experience
AI Security Benchmarking
Independent Researcher · Kano, Nigeria
- Designed a comparative security assessment of AI-generated web application code using an OWASP Top 10 framework.
- Conducted static application security testing with Semgrep OSS; manual validation of vulnerability findings.
- Published reproducible benchmarking methodology in a peer-reviewed journal.
Undergraduate Researcher
Dept. of Telecommunications Engineering, Bayero University
- Designed a GSM-enabled weather monitoring system for base transceiver stations.
- Developed sensor acquisition and GSM communication modules using Arduino UNO and SIM900.
- Built a low-cost prototype for remote BTS monitoring in resource-constrained environments.
Experience
Telecommunication Engineering Intern
M. Yahaya and Associates · Kano, Nigeria
- GIS-based analysis with ArcGIS JavaScript tools; diagnosed and resolved networking and hardware faults.
- Processed and analysed engineering datasets; supported field operations and infrastructure maintenance.
Academic Tutor & Student Mentor
Bayero University
- Mentored 150+ engineering students; facilitated workshops in Python, MATLAB, AutoCAD, and embedded systems.
Technical skills
Languages
Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, C/C++, SQL
Security
OWASP Top 10, Semgrep OSS, SAST, Secure Coding
Web / backend
React, Node.js, REST APIs, Git, GitHub Actions
Networking
Computer Networks, Routing & Switching, Network Security
Data & ML
Python, Pandas, NumPy, Statistical Analysis
Embedded
Arduino, Proteus, Fritzing, GSM Systems
Certifications & memberships
Certifications
- Cisco Junior Cybersecurity Analyst (2024)
- Cisco Network Support and Security (2024)
Professional memberships
- Graduate Member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)
- Member, Nigerian Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (NIEEE)
- Member, International Association of Engineers (IAENG)
Get in touch
Open to research collaborations, engineering roles, and conversations about AI security or edtech.