Postgraduate Supervision
📣 Currently hiring two postdocs: AI Systems (broadly) and AI Systems for Neuroscience in Africa.
Current Supervision
Dr Henok Tenaw Moges
Postdoc, University of Cape Town
Dr Irene Nandutu
Postdoc, University of Cape Town
Harnessing AI to Generate Insights into Neuroscience by Uncovering the Complex Processes underlying Early
Childhood Brain Development
Co-supervisor: Kirsty Donald
Dr Swetha Varadarajan
Postdoc, University of Cape Town
Meta Learning for Enhancing Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Networks
Co-supervisor: Prof Katherine Malan
An Agent-based Model for Growers’ Pre-harvest Burning Decisions in a KwaZulu-Natal Sugarcane Supply Chain
Co-supervisors: Anban Pillay and Gavin Rens
Juan-Paul Hynek
PhD, University of Cape Town
AI Techniques in Disease Inference and Prediction: A Case of Diabetes Mellitus and Tuberculosis
Mbithe Nzomo
PhD, University of Cape Town
A Hybrid AI Framework for Personal Health Monitoring Using Heterogeneous and Multimodal Data
Morné Du Plessis
PhD, University of Cape Town
An AI-driven 3D Digital Twin for Monitoring and Decision Support for Minerals Processing
Tezira Wanyana
PhD, University of Cape Town
A Cognitive Agent Architecture for Knowledge Discovery and Evolution in Sensor-based Systems
Ahana Mukherjee Maharaj
MSc, University of Cape Town
Detection of Emotional States using Wearable Physiological Signals
Adeeb Gaibie
MSc, University of Cape Town
Spatial-Temporal Graph Neural Networks for Weather Predictions
Alex Priscu
MSc, University of Cape Town
Using AutoML Optimisation Techniques to Solve the CASH Problem in Trend Prediction
Dionne Chasi
MSc, University of Cape Town
Development of a Hybrid Model Using EEG Data for Early Identification of Mental Health Disorders
Ephraim Kaizen Awinzoya Adongo
MSc, University of Cape Town
Spatial-Temporal Graph Neural Networks In Anomalous Event Detection, Prediction and Explanation in the Financial Stock Market
Julius Stopforth
MSc, University of Cape Town
Towards a Robust Evaluation Method for Deep Reinforcement Learning on Continuous Control Problems
Lekuba Ntoane
MSc, University of Cape Town
Spatial-Temporal Graph Neural Networks for Weather Prediction
Leonard Chuang
MSc, University of Cape Town
Evaluation of Deep Clustering Frameworks for Load Profile Analysis
Nash Chakanyuka
MSc, University of Cape Town
Exploring Attention Mechanisms in Spatial-Temporal Graph Neural Network
Suvana Rohanlal
MSc, University of Cape Town
3D Digital Twin of a Smart Home Environment for Human Activity Recognition
Roelof van Schalkwyk
MSc, University of Cape Town
Forecasting JSE Stock Price Trends using Spatial Temporal Graph Neural Networks and Macroeconomic Data
Gleris Wagura
MSc, University of Cape Town
Dataset-Aware AutoML: Towards Adaptive Neural Architecture and Hyperparameter Optimization for Spatio-Temporal Graph Neural Networks
Co-supervisor: Dr Swetha Varadarajan
Mazwi Kelvin Nyadzayo
MSc, University of Cape Town
Dynamic Spatial Temporal Graph Neural Network Framework for Cryptocurrency Trend Regime and Change-Point Classification
Past Supervision
Alan Berman, Generative Adversarial Networks for Fine Art Generation
MSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town, 2020
Andrew Clarke, An Evaluation of Depth Camera-Based Hand Pose Recognition for Virtual Reality Systems
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2018
Bongani Mabaso, Robots Are Not Ethical Like People: An Exemplarist Framework for Functional Ethics in Everyday Robots in Ordinary Contexts
PhD Philosophy, University of Pretoria, 2020
Primary supervisor: Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem
Chetna Parbhoo, An Ontology-Driven Sensor Web Application for Detecting and Classifying Informal Settlements
MSc Computer Science (Distinction), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2009
Daniel Taylor, Using Saliency Maps to Explain Brain Aging Using Deep Learning Techniques
MSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town, 2022
Primary supervisor: Jonathan Shock
Edwina Williams, Predicting Anomalous Weather Events Using Supervised Machine Learning
MSc Information Technology, University of Cape Town, 2022
Freddie Pyon, Artificial Neural Networks to Predict Share Prices on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange
MSc Information Technology, University of Cape Town, 2021
Gavin Rens, Agent decision making and belief revision based on Partially Observable Markov Decision Processes
Postdoc, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2015 – 2016
Gavin Rens, From an Agent Logic to a Robot Programming Language
PhD Computer Science, University of Cape Town, 2014
Primary supervisor: Tommie Meyer; Co-supervisor: Gerhard Lakemeyer
Hermann Kouassi, Automated Machine Learning for Predicting Trends in Time Series Data
MSc Computer Science (Distinction), University of Cape Town, 2021
Primary supervisor: Tommie Meyer; Co-supervisor: Gerhard Lakemeyer
Hendrina Harmse, Scenario Testing Using OWL
MSc Computer Science (Distinction), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2015
Primary supervisor: Katarina Britz; Co-supervisor: Aurona Gerber
Jamie Boakes, An Analysis of the Performance and Interpretibility of Machine Learning Classification Algorithms to Predict Long Term Share Returns on the JSE
MSc Information Technology, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2015
Primary supervisor: Katarina Britz; Co-supervisor: Aurona Gerber
Jude Adeleke, A Semantic Sensor Web Framework for Proactive Environmental Monitoring and Control
PhD Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017
Co-supervisors: Gavin Rens, Aderemi Adewumi
Jules Raymond Kala, Leaf Recognition for Accurate
Plant Classification
PhD Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017
Primary supervisor: Serestina Viriri
Kimendree Naidoo, Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms for Time Series Prediction
MSc Information Technology, University of Cape Town, 2021
Kodylan Moodley, Debugging and Repair of Description Logic Ontologies
MSc Computer Science (Distinction), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2010
Primary supervisor: Tommie Meyer; Co-supervisor: Ivan Varzinczak
Kodylan Moodley, Tractable Ontology Repair for Inexpressive Description Logics
PhD Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2015
Primary supervisor: Tommie Meyer; Co-supervisor: Uli Sattler
Kouame Kouassi, Automated Machine Learning for Predicting Trends in Time Series Data
MSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town, 2021
Lizwe Mdakane, Settlement Type Classification Using Aerial Images
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2014
Co-supervisor:
Frans van den Bergh
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2012
Michael Waltham, Q-Cog: A Q-Learning Based Cognitive Agent Architecture for Complex 3D Virtual Worlds
MSc Computer Science (Distinction), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017
Co-supervisor: Anban Pillay
Mikhail Davidson, Spatial Temporal Modeling Using Graph Based Neural Networks: An Application for Weather Prediction in South Africa
MSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town, 2022
Mohammed Davidson, Spatial Temporal Graph Neural Networks for Weather Prediction in South Africa
MSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town, 2023
Olukunle Ogundele, An Ontology-Driven Approach for
Structuring Scientific Knowledge for Predicting Treatment Adherence
Behaviour: A Case Study of Tuberculosis in Sub-Saharan African
Communities
PhD Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016
Co-supervisors: Anban Pillay, Christopher Seebregts
Pascal Brandt, An Investigation of Multi-label Classification Techniques for Predicting HIV Drug Resistance in Resource-limited Settings
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2014
Co-supervisors: Anban Pillay, Christopher Seebregts, Tulio de Oliveira
Rachel Catzel, Investigation of Brain Ageing in HIV-Positive Individuals using Convolutional Neural Networks
MSc Applied Mathematics, University of Cape Town, 2024
Primary supervisor: Jonathan Shock
Rachel Drake, A Semantic Bayesian Network for Automated Share Evaluation on the JSE
MSc Information Technology (Distinction), University of Cape Town, 2020
Co-supervisor: Tommie Meyer
Sagree Singh, An Analysis of Approaches for Developing National Health Information Systems: A Case Study of Two Sub-Saharan African Countries
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016
Primary supervisor: Anban Pillay; Co-supervisor: Christopher Seebregts
Stefan Drue, A Comparison of a Factor-based Investment Strategy and Machine Learning for Predicting Excess Returns on the JSE
MPhil Information Technology, University of Cape Town, 2019
Steve Wang, Defeasible Reasoning for the KLM Framework
MSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town, 2023
Primary supervisor: Tommie Meyer
Thinasagree Mudaly, An Analysis of Approaches for Developing National Health Information Systems: A Case Study of Two Sub-Saharan African Countries
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016
Primary supervisor: Anban Pillay; Co-supervisor: Christopher Seebregts
MSc Computer Science (Distinction), University of Cape Town, 2019 Co-supervisor: Tommie Meyer
Willem Coetzer, A Knowledge–Based System for Automated Discovery of Ecological Interactions in Flower-Visiting Data PhD Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017 Co-supervisor: Aurona Gerber
Yashnik Singh, Computer Based Machine Learning Algorithms to Assist with the Analysis and Interpretation of Genetic Sequence Data in Patients’ Failing Anti-Retroviral Therapy
MMedSci Medical Informatics (Distinction), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2008
Co-supervisor: M Hajek
Yerdashin Padayachi, Satellite Remote Sensing of Particulate Matter and Air Quality Assessment in the Western Cape, South Africa
MSc Environmental Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016
Co-supervisors: Tirusha Thambiran; Fathima Ahmed
Prospective masters and doctoral students
- A brief introduction of yourself
- Your area/topic of interest and how this links with my research focus area
- Academic transcripts with undergraduate & postgraduate courses and marks
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)