Our Team

Charles Ekanem

Founder, Lead Researcher

Charles Ekanem

Charles Ekanem

Charles Ekanem is a passionate Embedded Systems and AI researcher from Southern Nigeria, founder of ANT R&D. He leads initiatives to create datasets, design smart systems and engineer solutions grounded in real-world African contexts. His mission is to innovate from the ground up.

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Data Scientist/Engineer

Data Scientist/Engineer

Arikpo Oritsegbemi Babangida

Responsible for collecting, processing and analyzing structured/unstructured data (e.g., audio, images, sensor data) to power AI models and design decisions.

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Machine Learning Engineer

ML Engineer

John Doe

Responsible for designing, training, and optimizing AI/ML models tailored to African contexts. Also handles deployment and performance monitoring.

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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Jane Doe

Crafts detailed documentation, research summaries, licensing guides, blog explainers and public communications.

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UI/UX Designer

Designer

Chukwuma Adebayo Aliyu

Develops intuitive interfaces for datasets, tools, and research visualizations; ensures accessibility and responsive design.

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Robotics and Hardware Engineer

Robotics and Hardware Engineer

Afiong Magajiya Pwawiwi

Designs and builds embedded control systems and robot mechanisms using microcontrollers, sensors and actuators.

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Technical Product Manager

Technical Product Manager

Henshaw Tamunotonye Esosa

Leads planning, coordination and strategic direction of technical projects to align with real-world needs and user feedback.

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Product Field Tester

Product Field Tester

Nanzip Aondoakura Tamunobelema

Tests prototypes (hardware, AI models, mobile apps) in field conditions to ensure robustness and usability.

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Ethical and Localization Officer

Ethical and Localization Officer

Akpan Oghenetega Osasu

Ensures all research, data collection and product deployments meet ethical, cultural and accessibility standards for Nigerian and broader African communities.

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Community Engagement Officer

Outreach Officer

Nkechi Dolapo Zainab

Leads outreach programs, manages consent workflows, ensures ethical community involvement and fosters partnerships.