Human-Centred AI: Prof. Celestine Iwendi Delivers IEEE Smart Cities Webinar on ‘Psycho Intelligence’

As urban environments rapidly automate, the intersection of human psychology and artificial intelligence has taken centre stage. Prof. Celestine Iwendi, Head of the Centre of Intelligence of Things (CIoTh), recently delivered an invited global webinar for the prestigious IEEE Smart Cities initiative.

The masterclass, titled “Psycho Intelligence for Secure Smart Cities in the Age of AI Driven Communication,” mapped out a visionary blueprint for the next generation of safe digital municipalities.

The Human Element in Urban AI

While traditional smart city frameworks heavily prioritize raw infrastructure like IoT sensors and data pipelines, Prof. Iwendi’s presentation introduced Psycho Intelligence as a fundamental pillar of modern cybersecurity. The session explored how safer, more resilient, and human-centred urban spaces can be achieved by aligning four core vectors:

• Artificial Intelligence & Smart Communication: Driving predictive operations and seamless connectivity.

• Psycho Intelligence & Cybersecurity: Infusing digital systems with an understanding of human behavior, trust matrices, ethics, and emotional intelligence to defend against sophisticated digital threats.

“A city cannot be truly smart if it is not inherently human-centred,” Prof. Iwendi noted. “Securing the cities of tomorrow requires us to design intelligent urban systems that understand not just data points, but human trust and ethics.”

Advancing the CIoTh Agenda

This high-profile IEEE presentation underscores the exact cutting-edge research being pioneered at the CIoTh laboratory. By merging behavioral insights with technical AI engineering, the Centre continues to develop resilient frameworks that safeguard both digital infrastructure and human lives.