Academic Staff

Mr Benny Nyambo (CHAIRMAN)

Qualifications: MSc , BSc

Contact Details

Office: 105

Telephone: 15081

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Teaching: Computer organisation & Architecture; Introduction to Parallel Processing

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

RESEARCH AREAS: MOBILE WIRELESS NETWORKS, CONGESTION CONTROL, QUALITY OF SERVICE, SIGNALLING, EMBEDDED SYSTEMS

Ongoing Research

• QUALITY OF SERVICE IN LARGE MOBILE AD HOC WIRELESS NETWORKS CARRYING REAL-TIME AND MULTIMEDIA TRAFFIC PhD COMPUTER SCIENCE (Still in progress) HASSELT UNIVERSITY, Diepenbeek Campus, Belgium

• Automated irrigation control system using PIC16F872 Microcontroller, B Nyambo, M Munyaradzi, E Mashonjowa
• Scheduling in Time division Multiple Access (TDMA) in mobile ad hoc networks carrying multimedia traffic B Nyambo, A Musarurwa, Gerit K Janssens.
• Performance Analysis of a New Algorithm for Establishing Trust in Wireless Sensor Networks, Willard Munyoka, Benny M. Nyambo, Gerrit K Janssens, Gibson Chengetanai (under review)

PUBLICATIONS

1.      Nyambo B.M., W. Munyoka and G.K. Janssens (2012), Performance analysis of a new algorithm for establishing trust in wireless sensor networks. International Journal of Information Technologies & Security (ISSN 1313-8251), vol. 4, no. 4, pp. 31-50.

2.      Tatenda Kavu, Taurayi Rupere, Benny M Nyambo, Gilford T Hapanyengwi, AN ELECTRONIC PAYMENT MODEL FORSMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRSISES IN ZIMBABWE. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 4, Issue 1, January-2013

3.      Marimbi, M.; Munyaradzi, M.; Nyambo, B. M. and Mashonjowa, E.  Efficient Use of Wireless Sensors for Data Collection in Precision Irrigation. International Journal of scientific & Engineering Research, Volume 3, Issue 11, November-2012.  ISSN 2229-5518.

4.      Owen Kufandirimbwa, Benny M Nyambo, and Clopas Kwenda.  Bayesian Technique Using Regular Expressions as a Way of Message Tokenisation, Online Journal of Physical and Environmental Science Research, August 2012

5.      Nyambo B.M., G.K. Janssens and W. Lamotte (2012). Quality of service in TDMA MANETs using prioritised time slot assignment. In: Vladimir Janousek and Sarka Kvetonova (eds.), Proceedings of the Industrial Simulation Conference’2012, Brno, Czech Republic, 4-6 June 2012,  pp. 217-222 (ISBN 978-90-77381-71-7).

6.      G Mavata, B. M. Nyambo, Gerrit K Janssens. Application of Vehicular ad Hoc networks to control traffic at an intersection. EUROMEDIA'2012, April 18-20, 2012

7.      Admire Mudzagada, B Mapako, B M Nyambo. Performance evaluation of resource scheduling techniques in Cluster Computing. International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research Volume 3, Issue 5, May-2012

8.      Willard Munyoka, Benny M. Nyambo, Gerrit K. Janssensand Wim Lamotte, Achieving MANET Network-Layer Security Through Establishing Node and  Route Trust, International Journal on Information Technologies & Security, № 4, 2009

9.      Benny M Nyambo, Gerrit K Janssens. A bandwidth management framework for mobile ad hoc networks, ESM'2008, October 27-29, 2008, Universite du Havre, France

10.  Benny M Nyambo, Josephat Mugumba, Gerrit K Janssens A dual bandwidth estimation method for mobile ad hoc networks. IEEE Aficon2007, AFRICON, VOLS 1-3. p. 1078-1082 Windhoek Namibia, September 2007

11.  B M Nyamboand G K Janssens. A solution Method for the Time Slot Assignment Problem in SS/TDMA Systems with Intersatellite links, Proceedings of the Sixth IASTED International Conference on Modeling, Simulation, and Optimization, pp 239 – 242. Gaborone, Botswana Sep 11-13, 2006

Dr G Hapanyengwi

Position: Lecturer; Supervisor

Qualifications: PHd, MSc ,BSc

Contact Details

Office: 114

Telephone: 15089

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Teaching: Database Management Systems; Design of Information Systems

Publications

1. Tsongorera Raymond, Hapanyengwi Gilford T, Van Petegem Wim, E-Toolbox for supporting a Multimedia Project Management Model, 1st Conference of E-learning Africa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, May 2006
    
2. Mupfumira Clementine, Hapanyengwi Gilford T, A MODEL FOR STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF INFORMATION IN LEARNING OBJECT REPOSITORIES, 1st Conference of E-learning Africa, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, May 2006.
    
3. Hapanyengwi G.T. and Van Petegem W., Towards a human resource model for sustainable development, 1st International Conference “Virtualization in Higher Education”, Havana Cuba, February 2006.
4. Hapanyengwi G.T., Use of Information and Communication Technology to Strengthen Science & Technology Training, 1st Conference of Vice Chancellors and Deans of Science and Education Technology (COVIDSET), Accra Ghana, October 2005.
    
5. Charandura K, and Hapanyengwi G.T., Interactive Intelligent Tutoring Systems (IITS) for a Virtual Classroom, 2nd International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Research, University of Zambia, August 2005.
6. Charandura K, and Hapanyengwi G.T, Relational Knowledge Based Database Management System (an integration of relational databases and case based reasoning), 7th Symposium of Science and Technology, September 2004.
    
7. Makwembere M and Hapanyengwi G.T, Warehoused Management Information System – A Management Information System Model, 7th Symposium of Science and Technology, September 2004.
    
8. Mufutumari, N, Hapanyengwi, G.T & Carelse, X.F,Harnessing the embedded information technology revolution – A Zimbabwean Experience, 2001
    
9. Gilford T Hapanyengwi & Donna Ndlovu, Compensatory Algorithms for Deferred Warehouse Maintenance, Symposium on Science and Technology for the Research Council of Zimbabwe, August 1999.
    
10. K Murambadoro & Gilford T Hapanyengwi, A Knowledge Based System for GIS Based System, Symposium on Science and Technology for the Research Council of Zimbabwe, August 1999.
     
11. Rose K. Mazhindu-Shumba & Gilford T Hapanyengwi, Towards a Standard Monitoring System for Computer Science Student Projects: A Zimbabwean Perspective, IFIP WG3.4 International Working Workshop, Educating Professionals for Network-Centric Organizations, 23-28 August 1998.
     
12. P. Matambanadzo, F. Mhlanga, Gilford T Hapanyengwi, D. Semwayo, Towards Designing an Intergrated Framework for Geo-Information Based on the Persistent Paradigm, Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Zimbabwe Working Paper II, 1998.
     
13. Gilford T Hapanyengwi, Rose K Mazhindu-Shumba, Gender Implications on Computing in Zimbabwe, International Conference on Education and Development in Zimbabwe: Strategies for the 21st Century.  Harare. September 26-29 1996.
     
14. Rose K Mazhindu-Shumba, Gilford T. Hapanyengwi, Computer Science Education and Research; A Zimbabwean Experience. Computek. September 1996.
15. Doug Fisher, Gilford T. Hapanyengwi, Database Management and Analysis Tools of Machine Induction, Journal of Intelligent Information Systems, 2, 5-38, 1993.
16. Steven R. Schach, Gilford T. Hapanyengwi, James C. Lowery, Tommy D. Wagner, Solution Manual to Accompany SOFTWARE ENGINEERING by Steven R. Schach, Irwin Publishers, 1989.
     
17. Submitted Paper: Donna Ndlovu, Gilford T Hapanyengwi, Liliosa Bonda, Modelling Distributed Systems Using Z and B, Formal Methods in Systems Design, May, 2002
     
18. Submitted Paper: Patrick Matambanadzo, Fortune S Mhlanga, Gilford T Hapanyengwi, Daniel Semwayo, A System Integration Framework for Geo-Information Systems, 1999.
     
19. Submitted Paper: Rose K. Mazhindu-Shumba & Gilford T Hapanyengwi, How does Project Planning Fit into the Software Development Process?, IEEE Software, February 1998
     
20. Submitted Paper: Gilford T Hapanyengwi & Rose K Mazhindu-Shumba, Social Implications of Information Technology in Zimbabwe, IFIP WG3.4, February 1998

Mr B Mapako

Position: Lecturer

Qualifications: MSc, BSc

 Office: 111

Telephone: ext 15087,+ 263 772 845 018

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Teaching : Data Comms& Networking; Distributed Systems

Research and Publications:

Ongoing Research

Scheduling and load balancing in large scale distributed computing systems.

Publications:

Performance evaluation of resource scheduling techniques in   Cluster Computing, B Mapako, Admire Mudzagada, B Nyambo (accepted for publication)

Mr O Kufandirimbwa

Position: Lecturer

Qualifications: BBSCT (UZ),MSc (UZ), MBA(ZOU)

Office: 112

Telephone: 15081, +263712784287

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Teaching: Applics. of Database Systems, Software Engineering, Distributed Systems & Artificial Intelligence.

Research and Publications:

1.State of ICT-Business alignment: a case of Zimbabwe

2.Information Technology Transition model (ITTM) contribution to IT/Business alignment: A case for a developing economy.

3.Data Sensitive Update propagation Strategy in distributed databases

4.Irrigation control system

M    Mr T Rupere

P      Position: Lecturer

Q     Qualifications: MSc, BSc

Office: 116

Telephone: 15081

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Teaching: Design & Analysis of Algorithms, Data Structures & Algorithms, Programming

Research and Publications:     E-learning

Mr N Zanamwe

Position: Lecturer

Qualifications: MSc, MBA, BSc,

Office: 106

Telephone: 15083

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Teaching: Operating Systems, Theory of Computation

Research and Publications: E-Learning Commerce

Mr M Munyaradzi

Position: Lecturer

Qualifications: MSc, BSc

Office: 113

Telephone: 15081

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Teaching: Microprocessors & Interfacing, Logic Design & Switching Circuits,