Postgraduate Students
Current PhD Students
C. Sue Price
PhD in Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Since 2011
Co-supervisors: Anban Pillay and Gavin Rens
Juan-Paul Hynek
PhD in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2022
Artificial Intelligent Techniques in Disease Inference and Prediction: A Case of Diabetes Mellitus and Tuberculosis
Mbithe Nzomo
PhD in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2021
A Hybrid AI Framework for Sensor-Based Personal Health Monitoring Towards Precision Health
Morné Du Plessis
PhD in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2023
An AI-driven 3D digital twin for monitoring and decision support for minerals processing
Tezira Wanyana
PhD in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2019
A Cognitive Agent Architecture for Knowledge Discovery and Evolution in Sensor-based Systems
Current Master's Students
Alex Priscu
MSc in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2021
Using AutoML Optimisation Techniques to Solve the CASH Problem in Trend Prediction
Julius Stopforth
MSc in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2018
Towards a Robust Evaluation Method for Deep Reinforcement Learning on Continous Control Problems
Lekuba Ntoane
MSc in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2022
Spatial-Temporal Graph Neural Networks for Weather Prediction
Leonard Chuang
MSc in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2021
Evaluation of Deep Clustering Frameworks for Load Profile Analysis
Nash Chakanyuka
MSc in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2022
Exploring Attention Mechanisms in Spatial-Temporal Graph Neural Network
Suvana Rohanlal
MSc in Computer Science, University of Cape Town
Since 2024
3D digital twin of a smart home environment for Human Activity Recognition
Past PhD Students
Bongani Mabaso, Robots Are Not Ethical Like People: An Exemplarist Framework for Functional Ethics in Everyday Robots in Ordinary Contexts
PhD in Philosophy, University of Pretoria, 2020
Primary supervisor: Emma Ruttkamp-Bloem
Co-supervisors: Gavin Rens, Aderemi Adewumi
PhD in Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017
Primary supervisor: Serestina Viriri
Kodylan Moodley, Practical Reasoning for Defeasible Description Logics
PhD in Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016
Primary supervisor: Tommie Meyer; Co-supervisor: Uli Sattler
Co-supervisors: Anban Pillay, Christopher Seebregts
Co-supervisor: Aurona Gerber
Past Master's Students
Allan 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
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
Edwina Williams, Predicting Anomalous Weather Events Using Supervised Machine Learning
MPhil 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
Hendrina Harmse, Scenario Testing Using OWL
MSc Computer Science (Distinction), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2015
Primary supervisor: Katarina Britz; Co-supervisor: Aurona Gerber
Kimendree Naidoo, Analysis of Machine Learning Algorithms for Time Series Prediction
MSc Information Technology, University of Cape Town, 2020
Kouame Kouassi, Automated Machine Learning for Predicting Trends in Time Series Data
MSc Computer Science, University of Cape Town, 2021
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2014
Co-supervisor: Frans van den Bergh
Maldean Pillay, Gabor Filter Parameter Optimization for Multi-textured Images: A Case Study on Water Body Extraction From Satellite Imagery
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2012
MSc Computer Science, 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
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2014
Co-supervisors: Anban Pillay, Christopher Seebregts, Tulio de Oliveira
Rachel Catzel, Investigating Brain Ageing in HIV-Positive Individuals Using a Neural Network
MSc Applied Mathematics, University of Cape Town, 2024
Primary supervisor: Jonathan Shock
MPhil Information Technology (Distinction), University of Cape Town, 2020
Co-supervisor: Tommie Meyer
MSc Computer Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2014
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, 2018
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
Wiebke Toussaint, Evaluation of Clustering Techniques for Generating Household Energy Consumption Patterns in a Developing Country
MSc Computer Science (Distinction), University of Cape Town, 2019
Co-supervisor: Tommie Meyer
Yashik Singh, Computer-based Machine Learning Algorithms to Assist With the Analysis and Interpretation of Genetic Sequence Data in Patients Failing Anti-retroviral Therapy
MMedSc Medical Informatics (Distinction), University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2008
Co-supervisor: Milan Hajek
MSc Environmental Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016
Co-supervisors: Tirusha Thambiran; Fathima Ahmed