Rachel Oluwatuyi
PhD Fellow since 2024
Supervisor: Prof Melisa Densmore
Research Topic: Exploration of Community-Based Approaches to Application of Computing in Hydroponics System
Nomonde Khalo
PhD Fellow since 2024
Supervisor: Dr Jan Buys
Research Topic: Knowledge Enhancement to improve the Reliability of Large Language Models for Patient-Centered Text Simplification
Claytone Sikasote
PhD Fellow since 2024
Supervisors: Dr Jan Buys and Prof Hussein Suleman
Research Topic: Investigating Methods to Improve Speech Recognition for Low-resource Languages
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Emmanuel Ackerson
PhD Fellow since 2023
Supervisor: Dr. Josiah Chavula
Research Topic: SDN Data-Driven Internet Traffic Engineering in Community Networks (CNs)
Godfrey Haonga
PhD Fellow Since 2023
Supervisor: Prof Lisa Seymour
Research Topic: A Prescriptive Framework for Designing Personalized Learning to Improve Learning Experiences in Open Distance Learning: The Context of African Higher Education
Herman Kandjimi
PhD Fellow since 2023
Supervisor: Prof. Hussein Suleman
Research Topic: A Machine learning algorithm for an adaptive automated grading system: an attempt to simplify programming for beginners
Sarah Mulaji
PhD Fellow since 2023
Supervisor: Prof. Irwin Brown
Research Topic: The Emergence of Blockchain-based National Identity implementation in South Africa
Jaydon Farao
PhD Fellow since 2022
Supervisor: Melissa Densmore
Research Topic: Digital storytelling for the support of maternal and child-wellbeing through community-based co-design
Sello Ralethe
PhD Fellow since 2022
Supervisor: Jan Buys
Research Topic: Injecting Commonsense Knowledge into Pre-trained Language Models for Low Resource Languages
Katazo Natasha Amunkete
PhD Fellow since 2022
Supervisor: Lisa Seymour
Research Topic: Exploring the effects of knowledge loss on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems in the Namibian public sector: Towards a digital knowledge retention framework
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Rebecca Njuguna
PhD Fellow since 2021
Supervisor: Ulrike Rivett
Research Topic: Using Data from Information Financial Institutions for Alternative Credit Scoring
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Johan Bontes
PhD Fellow since 2021
Supervisor: James Gain
Research Topic: High performance automated reasoning
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Mbithe Nzomo
PhD Fellow since 2021
Supervisor: Deshen Moodley
Research Topic: A Hybrid AI Framework for Data Fusion, Situation Analysis, and Decision Support Towards Precision Health
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Recent publication:
Nzomo, M.; Moodley, D. 2023. Semantic Technologies in Sensor-Based Personal Health Monitoring Systems: A Systematic
Mapping Study. arXiv preprint. | LinkedIn | Research Gate | Website
Safianu Omar
PhD Fellow since 2021
Supervisor: Jean-Paul van Belle
Research Topic: Adapting ICT initiatives in Crisis Response and Management
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Recent Publication:
Safianu, O., Van Belle, JP. (2023). Social Media Affordances for Disaster Management. In: Ndayizigamiye, P., Twinomurinzi, H., Kalema, B., Bwalya, K., Bembe, M. (eds) Digital-for-Development: Enabling Transformation, Inclusion and Sustainability Through ICTs. IDIA 2022. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1774. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28472-4_9