Patrick Filima

Patrick Filima

Research Software Engineer

Computational Neuroscientist

© 2026 Patrick Filima

Education & Academic Foundation

Academic qualifications, Oxford scholarship, and specialized technical training

My academic training combines graduate studies in Information Technology & AI at Miva Open University, advanced neuroimaging at Oxford, and neuroscience at Port Harcourt with foundational anatomy.

This intersection of artificial intelligence, biological neuroanatomy, and computational engineering allows me to communicate effectively with clinical neuroscientists, researchers, and systems engineers.

Degrees & Programmes

Higher Education

Master of Science

M.Sc. Information Technology (Specialization in Artificial Intelligence)

Miva Open University

Abuja, Nigeria2026 – 2027

Graduate studies focused on advanced artificial intelligence systems, neural networks, machine learning algorithms, and intelligent software architectures for modern information technology.

Curriculum & Research Focus:
Artificial intelligence & deep learning architectures
Machine learning systems & intelligent automation
Information technology infrastructure & enterprise computing
Applied AI engineering & computational data systems
Wings Global Scholar

Wings Global Scholar — Advanced Neuroimaging Graduate Programme

University of Oxford

Oxford, United Kingdom2025 – 2026

Selected as a Wings Global Scholar for advanced graduate training in computational neuroimaging, high-throughput MRI data analysis, and reproducible scientific workflows.

Curriculum & Research Focus:
Computational neuroimaging & high-field MRI analysis
FSL, FreeSurfer, and containerized neuroinformatics pipelines
Reproducible research workflows & FAIR data governance
Advanced structural and functional MRI preprocessing
Master of Science

M.Sc. Neuroscience

University of Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt, Nigeria2021 – 2023

Graduate research focused on applying computational and volumetric MRI approaches to examine thalamic alterations and brain morphology in neurodegenerative disorders.

Curriculum & Research Focus:
Subcortical brain morphometry & volumetric analysis
Neurodegenerative disease pathology & clinical correlations
Statistical modeling and hypothesis testing in neuroimaging
Neuroanatomical mapping
Bachelor of Science

B.Sc. Anatomy

University of Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt, Nigeria2014 – 2019

Formed a rigorous biological foundation in human neuroanatomy, histology, and biological research methodology that directly informs current work in neuroinformatics and medical AI.

Curriculum & Research Focus:
Human neuroanatomy & central nervous system structure
Histology & tissue morphometry
Research methodology & experimental design
Professional Development

Specialized Training & Certifications

Computer Vision & Medical AI2025

Applied AI Lab: Deep Learning for Computer Vision

WorldQuant University

Practical deep learning implementations for computer vision, convolutional neural network architectures, and image processing.

NeuroAI2025

Deep Learning in Neuroscience

Coursera / DeepLearning.AI

Applying neural network architectures and machine learning methods to neural time series and neuroimaging data.

Scientific Computing2023

Advanced Neuroimaging Workshop

Brainlife.io

Hands-on training in reproducible MRI processing pipelines, BIDS standards, and cloud execution on Brainlife.io.

FAIR Data Standards2022

Neuroimaging Data Management & FAIR Principles

African Brain Data Network

Specialized training in data governance, international neuroimaging data sharing protocols, and open science infrastructure.