Contact
a.yusuf@unilag.edu.ng
University of Lagos
@AminaYusuf_
Dr. Amina Yusuf, PhD
Lecturer in Digital Humanities, University of Lagos
Biography
Dr. Amina Yusuf completed her PhD in Digital Humanities at SOAS, University of London in 2021. Her doctoral research focused on developing digital tools for Igala language learning. She is passionate about using technology to make African languages more accessible to learners worldwide.
Research Interests
- Digital language learning platforms
- Natural language processing for African languages
- Mobile apps for language preservation
- Open educational resources
Selected Publications
- Yusuf, A. (2022). "Mobile Apps for Igala Language Learning: Design and Evaluation." Journal of Digital Humanities in Africa, 3(1), 45-67.
- Yusuf, A. & Ibrahim, S. (2021). "Crowdsourcing Approaches to Igala Language Documentation." In Proceedings of the 4th Workshop on African Language Technology (pp. 89-102).
Digital Projects
- Learn Igala App: A mobile application for beginners to learn Igala vocabulary and phrases (available on Google Play)
- Igala Speech Corpus: A collection of annotated Igala speech recordings for linguistic research
- Igala Folktales Digital Archive: An online repository of Igala folktales with audio recordings and translations
Awards and Grants
- Endangered Languages Documentation Programme Grant (2022) - £50,000
- Google AI for Social Good Award (2021) - $25,000
- SOAS Doctoral Scholarship (2017-2021)