Aminu Muhammad Auwal (also known as Elameen/Elvmeen) is a researcher whose work spans the field of cybersecurity, with a focus on cybercrime, digital victimization, and emerging threats in low-resource environments. With an academic background spanning two degrees, a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and another Bachelor's Degree in Physics, his research encompasses web application security, threat modeling, and the application of artificial intelligence in security and ethical contexts, with particular interest in how AI tools influence vulnerability, detection, and policy responses.
Focusing on both foundational and applied cybersecurity and cybercrime challenges, his research spans various social and technical aspects of cybercrime and cybersecurity. His work bridges theoretical understanding and practical solutions, exploring how digital systems can be strengthened against evolving threats. It contributes insights that inform best practices, guide policy development, and enhance the resilience of digital infrastructures across diverse environments.
This study explores how students perceive ethical boundaries in AI decision-making, reproducing earlier findings to assess shifting attitudes driven by evolving generative AI adoption.
A qualitative exploration of social and emotional consequences faced by victims of financial cybercrimes perpetrated by "Yahoo boys," revealing systemic gaps in support and justice frameworks.
An assessment of cyber-risk exposure among Nigerian SMEs, examining how financial limitations shape vulnerability management and security prioritization decisions.
This study analyzes real-world exploitability of hidden directories and leaked configuration artifacts in production environments, exposing overlooked risks in DevOps security practices.
A real-time man-in-the-middle attack experiment on medical IoT systems, testing encryption performance and assessing practitioner awareness in low-resource healthcare settings.
This preprint examines the technical limitations and deployment challenges of IoT-based telemedicine systems, focusing on real-time patient monitoring and secure data delivery.
This paper examines victimization through sociological and criminological lenses, proposing an expanded categorization framework for emerging forms of cybercrime and digital harm.
Expertise & Professional Skills
A cross-disciplinary skill set spanning cybersecurity research, software development, data analysis, and creative design.
Skilled in Python, JavaScript, and C++ (MQL5) for data analysis, algorithmic trading, automation, and backend logic. Experience with API integration and security testing automation.
Hands-on experience with Linux systems, open-source security tools, IoT testing, and lightweight encryption. Strong grounding in ethical hacking principles and cybersecurity compliance.
Creative & Technical Design
CorelDRAWPhotoshop
Experienced in research visuals, publication graphics, and UI prototyping for academic and professional contexts.
Supports the peer-review system and advises on editorial standards.
Engages in initiatives aimed at strengthening scientific quality, transparency, and international projection of the publication.
Appointed by Katiuska Bastidas, Editor-in-Chief · jogbeditorial.ec
Professional Experience
CEO & Co-founder2022 – Present
ELV Digital Solutions
Spearheaded the establishment of ELV Digital Solutions, a fintech startup specializing in escrow services.
Acted as the main point of contact for stakeholders, investors, regulatory bodies, and external partners, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.
Led marketing and branding efforts to solidify ELV Digital Solutions' position as a trusted entity within the fintech sector.
Assistant DirectorNov 2019 – 2023
Hamxury Cyberspace Ltd
Quality assurance across operational processes.
Team management and project coordination.
Incident response, documentation, and reporting.
Cybersecurity compliance oversight.
Program CoordinatorAug 2019 – 2022
Hamxury Cyberspace Ltd
Program coordination and operational planning.
Client communication and relationship management.
Keynote speaking at program events.
Program Coordinator & TutorMay 2018 – Aug 2020
Hamxury Cyberspace Ltd · Jos, Plateau State
Teaching undergraduate students on Microsoft Office Suite and Basic Computer Applications.
Developed course materials and assessments aligned with accreditation standards.
Managed grading and lab coordination with a team of 4 teaching assistants.
Updated syllabi to reflect industry standards and emerging technological trends.
Stayed current with trends in technology-enhanced education.