Desmond K. Moru, PhD
School of Science and Technology (SST).
Faculty’s Field of Research: Computer Vision and Metrology
School: School of Science and Technology (SST)
Faculty’s email address: dmoru@pau.edu.ng
Background: Dr. Desmond Moru is currently the acting Head of Computer Science Department. He holds a doctorate degree in Computer Science from TECNUN School of Engineering of the University of Navarra Spain, and M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Benin, Benin City. He worked as a researcher with the Division of Computer Vision and Robotics CEIT-BRT in San Sebastian Spain. He was responsible for developing and deploying European Union (EU) industrial projects. He was a visiting scholar at the Smart Production laboratory at Aalborg University (AAU) Denmark in 2019. He is a member of IEEE and Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).
Prior to joining the School of Science and Technology of Pan Atlantic University, he co-founded a software company. He was responsible for managing, developing, and deploying applications in the fields of education, industry, commerce, and entertainment. Having worked as CEO for some years, he has gained ample experience on how to manage projects and people effectively.
Research interest: Computer programming, machine vision algorithms, image-based processing, industrial inspections artificial intelligence and metrology.
Teaching: Faculty leads courses in
Computer Vision and Image Processing
Problem Solving with Python Programming
Introduction to Computer Science with Rust Programming
Operating Systems
Computer Security
Ethics and Data Privacy
Qualifications
PhD in Computer Science
MSc in Computer Science
BSc in Computer Science
Memberships, editorial boards
Member, IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation & Measurement
Selected recent publications
Okwuokei, C., Moru, D. K., Uroh, C., & Oyefusi, S. (2026). Virtual Reality Training System for Enhancing Skill Transferability in Volleyball Players.
Nwokoye, S., & Moru, D. K. (2025). Development of a Neural Network Model for Currency Detection to aid visually impaired people in Nigeria. arXiv preprint arXiv:2508.18012.
Ricardo, F. A., Eizaguirre, M., Moru, D. K., & Borro, D. (2024). Intelligent Manufacturing in Wine Barrel Production: Deep Learning-Based Wood Stave Classification. AI, 5(4), 2018-2036.\
Abba, A. C. Y., Kazeem, O., & Desmond, M. (2024, November). A Computer Vision-Based Parking Management System for Urban Developing Cities: A Focus on Lagos. In 2024 IEEE 5th International Conference on Electro-Computing Technologies for Humanity (NIGERCON)(pp. 1-5). IEEE.
Moru, Desmond. K. “The Effects of Camera Focus and Sensor Exposure on Accuracy Using Computer Vision”. Nigerian Journal of Technology, 41(3), (2022): 585-590.
Moru, Desmond K., Darlington Agholor, and Francis A. Imouokhome. “Machine Vision and Metrology Systems: An Overview.” International Journal of Data Science 2-2, (2021): 77-84.
Moru, Desmond K., and Diego Borro. “Improving optical pipeline through better alignment and calibration process.” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 114.3 (2021): 797-809.
Moru, Desmond K., and Diego Borro. “Analysis of different parameters of influence in industrial cameras calibration processes.” Measurement 171 (2021): 108750.
Moru, Desmond K., Darlington Agholor, and Francis A. Imouokhome. “Machine Vision and Metrology Systems: An Overview.” International Journal of Data Science 2.2 (2021).
Moru, Desmond K.,and Diego Borro. “A machine vision algorithm for quality control inspection of gears.” The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology 106, no. 1-2 (2020): 105-123.
Moru, Desmond K.“Improving the pipeline of an optical metrology system.” Borro Yágüez, D. Tesis doctoral. Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, 2020.
Moru, Desmond K.,Imouokhome, Francis Aien-Akho, and Veronica I. Osubor. “Ascertaining the Presence of Responsiveness in the Websites of Tertiary Institutions.”University of Sindh Journal of Information and Communication Technology 2, no. 3 (2018): 135-138.
Imouokhome, Francis AU, Moru, Desmond K., and Veronica I. Osubor. “Causes of Failure and Breakdown of Personal Computers in Nigeria.”University of Sindh Journal of Information and Communication Technology 2, no. 2 (2018): 105-110.
Imoukhome, Francis Aien-Akho, and Moru, Desmond K., “Potentials of ICT-based Business Initiatives for Enterprise Creation in Nigeria.”
LINK TO PUBLICATIONS: Desmond Moru – Google Scholar
