Researcher · Designer · Builder
I’m Rafiat, an HCI and AI researcher designing trustworthy, inclusive intelligent systems for people, communities, and sustainable agriculture.
Winnipeg, Canada · M.Sc. Computer Science, University of Manitoba
HCI × AI × Agriculture01 / About
Rafiat is a graduate student in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. She holds a Master’s degree in Collective Intelligence from UM6P, Morocco, and a Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering.
Her primary interest is Human-Computer Interaction, focused on intelligent, human-centered systems that enhance user experiences and support sustainable solutions. Her current research investigates how Manitoba farmers use AI—particularly trust, decision-making, and conflicts between AI recommendations and farmers’ expertise.
A distinctive thread of her work centers on Indigenous farmers, examining how traditional knowledge systems and cultural values shape and are shaped by AI in agricultural settings. Her goal is to inform trustworthy, inclusive, meaningful systems for farming communities across Manitoba and beyond.
Beyond academics, Rafiat leads, volunteers, supports community development, and mentors students—especially women in STEM.
02 / Research focus
03 / Publications
Nine publications spanning human-centered AI, digital identity, social computing, climate, education, and agricultural engineering.
Bamimore Akodu, R., & Elmimouni, H.
Proceedings of the 1st EUSSET International Conference on Innovation in Rural Regions (ICIRR) – Papers.Ikwunne, T., Bamimore Akodu, R., del Moro, K., Oyewale, C.T., Issa, M., Abokhodair, N., & Elmimouni, H.
CSCW Companion ’26, Salt Lake City, USA. ACM.Oyewale, C., Bamimore, R., Ikwunne, T., & Elmimouni, H.
AfriCHI ’25, pp. 83–94.Bamimore Akodu, R.M., Oyewale, C.T., Ikwunne, T., & Elmimouni, H.
12th International Conference on Communities & Technologies, Siegen, Germany.Oyewale, C.T., Bamimore Akodu, R.M., & Adeyemi, F.A.
AAAI-25 Student Abstract Program.Oyewole, R., Akodu, R.B., Jumah, T.A., Taiwo, S., & Taoubane, S.
Women in Machine Learning Workshop @ NeurIPS 2025.Sanda, T., Adubi, P., Oyewole, R., Akodu, R., Oyewale, C., & Omotunde, S.
ICERI2024 Proceedings, pp. 4703–4709. IATED.Bamimore Akodu, R., Sanda, T., Oyewole, R., Chairi, I., & Basmadjian, R.
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol. 1294. Springer.Akodu, R.M., Dairo, O.U., Olayanju, A.M., Ola, I.A., & Omotainse, P.O.
LAUTECH Journal of Engineering and Technology, 15(2), 129–138.04 / Complete profile
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Fully funded scholarship.
Computer Science & Data Science track.
Second Class Honours.
Produced foam-mat-dried tomato powder and tested color, rehydration ratio, lycopene, and ascorbic acid.
Evaluated a multi-juice extractor: yield, efficiency, losses, and physicochemical properties.
Graded assignments, laboratory reports, and exams for Engineering Properties, Handling and Processing of Biomaterial.
Mentored prospective undergraduates with over 90% average yearly success and organized tutorials.
Prepared materials and tutorials for peers and junior students.
Value-stream analysis, downtime analysis, preventive-maintenance schedules, and routine maintenance.
Monitored production, supported fabrication, and maintained production machinery.
Designed sessions, curated topics, selected speakers, and coordinated participation.
Led projects, workshops, campaigns, teams, resources, timelines, and partnerships.
Led cultural, social, and sports programming and represented international students.
Coordinates meetings and the annual Ramadan Lecture.
Chaired the 2019 Convention & Investiture committee.
Coordinated meetings, tutorials, and departmental conferences.
Led conference communications, announcements, and social engagement.
Supported communications, registration, attendee assistance, and operations.
Led sustainability campaigns, workshops, partnerships, and discussions.
Led 20 volunteers, matched roles, assigned tasks, supervised delivery, and organized recognition.
Ushering & Protocol Team Lead, Youniverse Business Summit; Communication Support Volunteer, GITEX Africa; SDG Lagos NYSC member and secondary-school facilitator.
ACM SIGCHI Nigeria · April 2024. ACM SIGCHI USA · November 2023.
Communication, interpersonal relationships, leadership, teamwork, organization, time management, and project management.
Open to meaningful conversations
For research collaboration, speaking opportunities, mentoring, or interdisciplinary projects, feel free to reach out.