Dr. Immaculate Motsi-Omoijiade is a Senior Research Fellow and Lead for Responsible AI at the AI and Cyber Futures Institute (AICF). She is internationally recognised for her expertise in cybersecurity, defence technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and regulatory frameworks.

Her work focuses on the intersection of law, emerging technologies, and national security, with particular emphasis on the legal, ethical, and governance challenges associated with deploying AI-driven defence systems and cybersecurity frameworks. 

Before joining AICF, Dr. Motsi-Omoijiade served as an analyst at RAND Europe, where she worked on science, technology, and defence innovation, contributing to projects addressing national security strategy, cybersecurity resilience, and the strategic integration of emerging technologies in defence contexts. In addition to her research, Dr. Motsi-Omoijiade plays a critical role in shaping global technology standards and governance. 

She is a member of the British Standards Institute’s Technical Committee on Emerging Technologies and actively contributes to the development of international frameworks for responsible technology deployment. She also participates in the UK Cabinet Office’s Open Innovation Team Community of Interest on AI and cybersecurity applications for national security. 

Her research explores AI-powered defence systems, cybersecurity policy frameworks, autonomous weapons governance, and the role of regulatory technologies (RegTech) in enhancing national security. She integrates technical, legal, and policy perspectives to provide actionable insights for governments, defence agencies, and international organisations. 

Dr Motsi-Omoijiade has also advised international bodies such as the African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies, contributing to strategic reports on the application of AI and cybersecurity technologies in enhancing continental security. As the Lead for Responsible AI at AICF, she focuses on ensuring the ethical deployment of emerging technologies in security and defence, making her a key figure in shaping global discourse on cybersecurity governance, AI policy, and international security law.