AI for Humanitarianism

Adeyemi Abel Ajibesin is a distinguished academic scholar with over two decades of extensive experience in research, teaching, and leadership, particularly in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Currently serving as a visiting professor in the Department of IT at Cape Peninsula University of Technology in South Africa, he previously held positions such as Chair/HoD of Software Engineering at the School of IT & Computing (SITC) at the American University of Nigeria, founding Interim Dean of the School of Engineering, Interim Dean of the School of IT & Computing, and Director of the African Centre for ICT Innovation and Training. He has also served in various capacities at Simon Fraser University in Canada, the University of Cape Town in South Africa, and the Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology Innovation in Kenya, among other institutions. His areas of research are data science, broadband networks, frontier analysis, and AI. His prolific research portfolio is reflected in numerous articles published in reputable peer-reviewed conference proceedings, journals, and books, alongside patents for engineering products and copyrighted computing software, showcasing his innovative contributions to his field. Dr. Ajibesin's leadership and academic excellence have been recognized through numerous awards and grants, including esteemed accolades such as the Google Research (explorerCSR), AIMS, CSIR and IEEE. Narasimha Rao Vajjhala currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture at the University of New York Tirana in Albania. He previously held the position of Chair for the Computer Science and Software Engineering programs at the American University of Nigeria. Dr. Vajjhala is a senior member of both the ACM and IEEE. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM) and a member of the Risk Management Society (RIMS) and the Project Management Institute (PMI). With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Vajjhala has taught programming and database-related courses across Europe and Africa at both graduate and undergraduate levels. He has also worked as a consultant for technology firms in Europe and participated in EU-funded projects. Dr. Vajjhala holds a Doctorate in Information Systems and Technology from the United States, a Master of Science in Computer Science and Applications from India, and a Master of Business Administration specializing in Information Systems from Switzerland.

1 Overview: AI for Humanitarianism

Adeyemi Abel Ajibesin and Narasimha Rao Vajjhala

2 Data Collection and Analysis for Humanitarian Action

Devender Kumar, Jyoti Batra, and Anjana Sharma

3 The Humanitarian‑AI Interface: Field Perspectives to Innovative Emergency Preparedness and Response

Yusuf Mshelia, Bashir Malgwi, Azubuike Erike, Abraham Zirra, and Edoghogho Olaye

4 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Poverty Alleviation during the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Emeka Ogbuju, Bashir Eseyin Abdullahi, Hussein Umar, Babatunde Dauda Raheem, Yusuf Kabir Kasum, Taiwo Abiodun, and Francisca Oladipo

5 The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Poverty Alleviation toward Sustainable Development

Murat Tahir Calda ˘g and Ebru Gokalp

6 Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Informal Mobile Health Use for Healthcare Access in Humanitarian Contexts

Munir Maharazu Kubau and Samuel C. Avemaria Utulu

7 AI in Healthcare: Social‑Legal Impact and Innovations in Digital Hospitals and mHealth

Bhupinder Singh and Christian Kaunert

8 AI Applications in Human Disease Prediction

Santhosh Kumar Rajamani and Radha Srinivasan Iyer

9 A Fair Resource‑Sharing AI Algorithm for Humanitarian Camps

Bamidele Oluwade

10 Exploring Humanitarian Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Tarcizio Ferrao and Adeyemi Abel Ajibesin

11 Advancing Humanitarian Efforts in Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Using AI and MRI Technology

Pooja Sharma, Ayush Verma, and Manju Khari

12 Ethical AI in Humanitarian Contexts: Challenges, Transparency, and Safety

Neelatphal Chanda and Ishayu Gupta

13 Ethical Considerations in AI for Humanitarian Context: A Case Study of the Palestine‑Israel Conflict

Selene Roldan Ruiz and Arturo Roman Cesar Sanjuan

14 Public and Private Partnerships: Merging the Best of Both Worlds for Social Change

Rajasekhara Mouly Potluri and Yerzhan B. Mukashev

15 Halal Food Safety in the AI Era: New Horizons for Humanitarian Action

Md Mahfujur Rahman

16 Future Directions and Responsible AI for Social Impact

Adeyemi Abel Ajibesin, Eriona Cela, Narasimha Rao Vajjhala, and Philip Eappen