Dr. Bernard Shibwabo

Dr. Bernard Shibwabo earned his doctoral degree at Strathmore University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Information Technology and a Master of Science in Information Technology from Strathmore University.

His Doctoral studies was funded jointly by the National Council for Science and Technology under the Science, Technology and Innovations (ST & I) Grant and Strathmore University. He has also had multiple research projects, consultancies, and collaborations with the public and private sectors. He continues to spearhead the Computational Sustainability research group and coordinates Challenge-driven Education (CDE) in the University and with global partners, an approach that he is very passionate with considering its strong interface with innovation, sustainability, design and societal impact. As part of CDE, he has guided various projects to completion through the application of Design Thinking, a process that he has facilitated various training programmes on. He is an active member of the Design Society and a Steering Committee Member of AFRICA-DESIGN, a Design Society initiative to build a network of design researchers, educators, and practitioners based in African countries and beyond, with particular emphasis on design for sustainable development; and to link them with colleagues in the worldwide design community. He is a 1st Dan Blackbelt and has won major titles in national competitions. 

Dr. Bernard Shibwabo has previously worked directly with Swift Global (K) Ltd., Virtual Solutions, Strathmore Research and Consultancy Center and has been in continuous collaboration with major industry players in providing solutions to real societal challenges, particularly through the application of Design Thinking. He has overseen the successful implementation of numerous solutions across different areas including Healthcare, Legal, Educational and Tourism settings.

Dr. Bernard Shibwabo has vast practical experience in Programming,  Web Technologies and Database environments  including: C#, C, C++, PHP, VB .Net, Java, Perl, Python, J2ME, Android, XML, PHP, AJAX, HTML, CSS, ASP, VBScript, CGI, SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, MS Access, SQL Server, SQL CE, Sun Solaris, Red Hat Linux, IBM AIX, HP UX, Debian, IoT (including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, LoRa etc.)   among others. His Research interests include Computational sustainability, Databases and Business Intelligence, Dataspaces, Programming, Ubiquitous context-aware personalized services, Semantic data and ontology, Algorithms and Image processing among others.

Dr. Shibwabo has been teaching and training: Design Thinking, Challenge Driven Education, Programming, Software Development, Secure programming, Embedded Systems and IoT, Multimedia Applications, Server Administration, Data Structures and Algorithms, Databases, Service Oriented Architecture, Mobile Applications Development, Knowledge Based Systems, Research Methodology, Thesis & Dissertation Supervision among other courses/programmes.

Prior to his current position, he served as the Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies in the School of Computing & Engineering Sciences (formerly Faculty of Information Technology). He is currently the Director of Graduate Studies at Strathmore University.

Alaka B, Shibwabo B (2023) Models and Approaches for Comprehension of Dysarthric Speech using Natural Language Processing: A Systematic Review. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies. URL: https://rehab.jmir.org/2023/1/e44489  DOI: https://doi.org/10.2196/44489 

Benard, A., & Bernard, S. (2023). Ontological Concepts and Logical Listeners for Dysarthric Speech Understanding. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems,14(1),1-XX. (Preprint) https://journal.uob.edu.bh/bitstream/handle/123456789/4970/m99198-alaka%20latex-pdf-revised-manuscript.pdf?sequence=1

Muganda, B. W., Kyriakou, I., & Kasamani, B. S. (2023). Modelling asymmetric dependence in stochastic volatility and option pricing: A conditional copula approach. Scientific African, e01765 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2023.e01765  

Muganda B. & Shibwabo B. K. (2023). A Hybrid Predictive Prototype for Portfolio Selection using Probability-based Quadratic Programming and Ensemble Artificial Neural Networks. ORiON. (In Press). Submission code: #757

Muganda B. W. & Shibwabo B. K. (2023). Parallelization and Acceleration of Dynamic Option Pricing Models on GPU-CPU Heterogeneous Systems. Journal of Systems Science and Information. (In Press). 11(5): 622-635. https://doi.org/10.21078/JSSI-2023-0007 

Susanne Nilsson, Anders Rosén, Lena Gumelius, Anne-Kathrin Peters, Bernard Shibwabo, Eva Shayo, Moses Ismail, Kwame Ibwe, Diana Rwegasira, Helena H. Maziku, Angelina Misso (2023). Investigating Innovation and Learning in Challenge-Driven Education. 24th International Continuous Innovation Network (CINet) Conference 2023 – 17-19 Sep 2023, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria (An Innovation Conference).

Muganda B. & Shibwabo B. K. (2023).  Parallel Programming for Portfolio Optimization: A Robo-advisor Prototype using Genetic Algorithms with Recurrent Neural Networks. 2023 International Conference on Intelligent Computing, Communication, Networking and Services (ICCNS), Valencia, Spain, 2023, pp. 167-176, doi: 10.1109/ICCNS58795.2023.10193396. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICCNS58795.2023.10193396 An IEEE Conference.

Makiya D. N., & Kasamani B.S. (2022) A Model for Forex Market Price Prediction using Deep Learning. In the proceedings of the 2022 International Conference on Innovation and Intelligence for Informatics, Computing, and Technologies (3ICT). pp. 195-202, doi: https://doi.org/10.1109/3ICT56508.2022.9990616

Nilsson, S., Shibwabo Kasamani, B., Hede Mortensen, J., Stevanovic, D., Wanyang, M., Norell Bergendahl, M., & Papalambros, P. (2022). Challenges and Opportunities for Enabling Mutual Learning and Collaboration in Design and Innovation for Sustainable Development in Africa and Beyond. Proceedings of the Design Society, 2, 1071-1080. doi: https://doi.org/10.1017/pds.2022.109 

Mandale S.K., Kasamani B.S. (2022) A Decision Tree-Based Model for Tender Evaluation. In: Ben Ahmed M., Boudhir A.A., Karaș İ.R., Jain V., Mellouli S. (eds) Innovations in Smart Cities Applications Volume 5. SCA 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 393. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94191-8_10

Maina L.K., Kasamani B.S. (2022) A Centralized Credit Scoring Prototype for Microlending Institutions Using Neural Networks. In: Ben Ahmed M., Boudhir A.A., Karaș İ.R., Jain V., Mellouli S. (eds) Innovations in Smart Cities Applications Volume 5. SCA 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 393. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94191-8_11

Owire B. & Shibwabo, B. K. (2021) A Smart GPS-Based IOT System for Blackspot Notification. Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., XLVI-4/W5-2021, 405–410. The 6th International Conference on Smart City Applications, 27–29 October 2021, Karabuk University, Virtual Safranbolu, Turkey, https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVI-4-W5-2021-405-2021 

Alaka B. & Shibwabo, B. K. (2021) The Ethical Switch: An Automated Policy and Regulation Framework for Data Dissemination in Cloud Environments. Published by IEEE in 2021 IST-Africa Conference Proceedings. 10th – 14th May 2021. South Africa, 2021.  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9576975 

Alaka B., & Kasamani B.S. (2021) Redefining Data Dimensionality Through Dynamic Linkages in Data-Space Continuum. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Advanced Computing and Intelligent Engineering (ICACIE) Conference Proceedings (Springer). 25th – 27th June 2020. In: Panigrahi C.R., Pati B., Pattanayak B.K., Amic S., Li KC. (eds) Progress in Advanced Computing and Intelligent Engineering. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol 1299. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4299-6_35 

Shibwabo, B. K., Alaka B. & Muiyuro A. (2020) An Information Technology Controls Evaluation Prototype for Financial Institutions in Kenya. Published by IEEE in 2020 IST-Africa Conference Proceedings. 18th – 22nd May 2020. Kampala, Uganda, 2020, pp. 1-11.  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9144073 

Shibwabo, B. K., Alaka B. & Chepngetich M. (2020) A Real-Time Location Based Prototype for Notification of Crime Hotspots Using Crowdsourcing. Published by IEEE in 2020 IST-Africa Conference Proceedings. 18th – 22nd May 2020. Kampala, Uganda, 2020, pp. 1-10.  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9144031 

Kasamani B.S., Litunya D. (2020) Activity Logging in a Bring Your Own Application Environment for Digital Forensics. In: Yang XS., Sherratt S., Dey N., Joshi A. (eds) Fourth International Congress on Information and Communication Technology. Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing, vol. 1041. Springer, Singapore. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-0637-6_20 

Eugene Odanga Masinde & Shibwabo, B. K. (2019). A Noticeboard Application Using Context Aware Services: Case of Strathmore University, Kenya. Published in IST-Africa 2019 Conference Proceedings. 7th – 10th May 2019. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8764863 DOI: https://doi.org/10.23919/ISTAFRICA.2019.8764863 

Shibwabo, B. K., & Ateya, I.L. (2018). Data Recovery of Flash Memory. In Banerjee W. (Ed.), Nanocrystals in Nonvolatile Memory (pp. 327-367), Pan Stanford. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9781351203272/chapters/10.1201/9781351203272-14 

Jaffer F. M. & Shibwabo, B. K. (2018). Integrated Paperless Receipts for Shoppers. Journal of Systems Integration. 9 (3), 34-42. DOI: 10.20470/jsi.v9i3.337 http://www.si-journal.org/index.php/JSI/article/download/337/181178189 

Munene T. G. & Shibwabo, B. (2018). An Android-based Order Placement System for Restaurants. International Journal of Computer Applications 180(21):18-24, February 2018. DOI: 10.5120/ijca2018916496 http://www.ijcaonline.org/archives/volume180/number21/29056-2018916496 

Munene K. N. & Shibwabo, B. (2018). A Mobile-based Tea Farming Information System. International Journal of Computer Applications 179(19):37-44, February 2018. DOI: 10.5120/ijca2018916334 http://www.ijcaonline.org/archives/volume179/number19/28979-2018916334 

Munene K. N. & Shibwabo, B. K. (2017). Analysis and Design of a Tea Farming Information System. International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET) 4(12):1846-1859, December 2017. https://irjet.net/archives/V4/i12/IRJET-V4I12340.pdf  

Mwathi A. & Shibwabo, B. K. (2017). Design and Implementation of a Collaborative Freelancers’ Sourcing Platform. International Journal of Scientific Research and Innovative Technology 4(10):170-189, October 2017. http://ijsrit.com/uploaded_all_files/3274517491_n15.pdf  

Gikundi D. & Shibwabo, B. (2017). A Location-Based Service for Handyman Order Placement. Journal of Systems Integration. 8 (4), 29-41. DOI: 10.20470/jsi.v8i4.309 http://www.si-journal.org/index.php/JSI/article/view/309 

Kinyua K. & Shibwabo, B. (2017). A Universal Mobile Money Transfer Platform. International Journal of Computer Applications 175(6):40-47, October 2017. DOI: 10.5120/ijca2017915595 http://www.ijcaonline.org/archives/volume175/number6/28495-2017915595 

Mutua S. M., Shibwabo, B. & Kaiburu M. R. (2017). An Automatic Number Plate Recognition System for Car Park Management. International Journal of Computer Applications 175(7):36-42, October 2017. DOI: 10.5120/ijca2017915608 http://www.ijcaonline.org/archives/volume175/number7/28503-2017915608 

Kaiburu M. R. & Shibwabo, B. (2017). Prototype for Authentication of Secondary School Certificates: A Case of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education. International Journal of Innovative Research and Knowledge, 2 (8), 52-66. http://ijirk.com/archive_v2i8_paper_pdf/IJIRK-2.8.05.pdf 

Nahimana G. & Shibwabo, B. (2017). A System for Recommending Rental Properties. Journal of Systems Integration, 8 (3), 10-18. DOI: 10.20470/jsi.v8i2.310 http://www.si-journal.org/index.php/JSI/article/viewFile/310/311 

Ngumbi D. N. & Shibwabo B. (2016).  The Validation of Adoption Model for Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring Systems in the Kenya Police Service. International Journal of Technology and Systems Vol.1, 1 (1), 89-100. https://www.iprjb.org/journals/index.php/IJTS/article/view/64 

Mabusi E. & Shibwabo B. K. (2015). Afya App –The Mobile Personal Health Management Platform. International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology (ISSN 2349-4751 (Print) & ISSN 2349-476X (Online)) Volume 2, Issue 1, January 2015, PP 58-71. Available at: http://ijrsset.org/pdfs/v2-i1/11.pdf  

Kayima J. Paul., Kivisi S. N. & Shibwabo B. K. (2015). Uni – Search – A Web Crawler for Career Matching and University of Choice Detection. International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology (ISSN 2349-4751 (Print) & ISSN 2349-476X (Online)) Volume 2, Issue 7, July 2015, PP 174-184. Available at: http://ijrsset.org/pdfs/v2-i7/21.pdf  

Omyonga K. & Shibwabo B. K. (2015). The Application of Real-Time Voice Recognition to Control Critical Mobile Device Operations. International Journal of Research Studies in Science, Engineering and Technology (ISSN 2349-4751 (Print) & ISSN 2349-476X (Online) Volume 2, Issue 7, July 2015, PP 174-184. Available at: http://ijrsset.org/pdfs/v2-i7/23.pdf  

Shibwabo, B. K., Wanyembi, G. W., & Ateya, I. L. (2013).  A Survey of the State of Dataspaces. International Journal of Computer and Information Technology, 2 (6). https://www.ijcit.com/archives/volume2/issue6/Paper020606.pdf 

Mbarani, E., Sowon, K. & Shibwabo, B. K. (2013). The 3D Gaming Simulation for a Real-World University Experience International Journal of Computer and Information Technology. 02 (03). https://www.ijcit.com/archives/volume2/issue3/Paper020302.pdf 

Shibwabo, B., Ateya, I. L. & Wanyembi, G. W. (2012). Modelling Dataspace Entity Association using Set Theorems. Computer Technology and Applications, 3(6). DOI:10.17265/1934-7332/2012.06.003 http://www.davidpublisher.org/Public/uploads/Contribute/55b9888f5e798.pdf 

Mugoh, L., Ateya I. L. & Shibwabo, B. (2012). Intelli-Restore as an Instantaneous Strategy for Reduced Data Recovery Time. Journal of Systems Integration, 3(3), 3-16. http://www.si-journal.org/index.php/JSI/article/view/134/0 

Mugoh, L., Ateya, I. L., & Shibwabo, B. K. (2011). Continuous Data Protection Architecture as a Strategy for Reduced Data Recovery Time. Journal of Systems Integration. 2(4), 54-69. DOI: 10.20470/jsi.v2i4.102. www.si-journal.org/index.php/JSI/article/view/102 

Musau, G. M., Ateya, I. L. & Shibwabo, B. K. (2011) Improving the Decision-Making Process using an Information Management System. International Journal of Current Research. 33(6). 245-250. http://www.journalcra.com/article/improving-decision-making-process-using-information-management-system 

Shibwabo, B. & Ateya, I. (2011). Repository Integration: The Disconnect and Way Forward through Repository Virtualization Supporting Business Intelligence. International Journal of Current Research. 33(4). 015-020. http://www.journalcra.com/?q=node/485

Shibwabo, B. & Ateya, I. (2010). Systems Integration: The Disconnect and Way forward through Repository Virtualization supporting Business Intelligence.  Proceedings of 2nd European Symposium on Progress in Information and Communications Technology (SPICT 2010), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp.193-202. http://spict.utar.edu.my/SPICT-10CD/papers.htm

Shibwabo, B. S. (2010): Towards Integrated data Repositories for Improving Enterprise- Wide Systems Coherence, MSc. Thesis.

Bernard Kasamani Shibwabo (2023 March 13th –17th) Co-Organizer & Speaker: 3rd GDH Conference on Sustainability Transformation in and through Education, Innovation and Research. KTH Stockholm: https://www.kth.se/en/om/mot/kalender/konferenser/gdh-conference-on-sustainability-transformation-in-and-through-education-innovation-and-research-1.1219612?date=2023-02-13&orgdate=2023-02-08&length=1&orglength=327  

Bernard Kasamani Shibwabo (2022 May 16th) Seminar/Lecture: Challenges and Opportunities in Sustainable Healthcare Systems Design. ETH Zurich. Development Engineering Seminar: Part of the ETH for Development center (http://eth4d.ethz.ch). https://www.development-engineering.ch/speakers/ 

Bernard Kasamani Shibwabo (2021) Keynote Speaker: Challenge-Driven Education- Strathmore University, Kenya. In the 3rd Food Systems for New Realities – Agri4D 2021 Conference, 28-30 September 2021. Organised by SLU Global at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Swedish International Agriculture Network Initiative (SIANI), with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). URL: https://www.slu.se/en/collaboration/international/slu-global/agri4d-conference/ 

Bernard Kasamani Shibwabo (2021 & 2022) Technical Committee Member: Pan-African Artificial Intelligence and Smart Systems Conference (PAN-AFRICAN AIS 2021). OCTOBER 7-9, 2021. URL: https://paaiss.com/technical-program-committee-members/ 

Bernard Kasamani Shibwabo (2021) Co-Chair: Africa-Design Workshop, In ICED21 (International Conference for Engineering Design). AUGUST 16-20, 2021. URL: https://africadesign.designsociety.org/16/ICED21+AFRICA-DESIGN%3A+A+Network+Hub+for+Research%2C+Education%2C+and+Practice+in+Global+Sustainable+Development 

Bernard Kasamani Shibwabo (2020) Co-Chair: Design for global sustainable development Workshop, ICED20 (International Conference for Engineering Design). OCTOBER 26-29, 2020. URL: https://africadesign.designsociety.org/11/DESIGN+2020+Workshop%3A++Design+for+Global+Sustainable+Development 

Keynote Speaker (2019): Emerging Ethical and Legal Concerns in ICT: An Educational and Societal Perspective. In the 3rd Annual Information Communication Technology Africa Conference. 22nd – 23rd July 2019. 

21st – 25th May 2018. Motorola IoT Training. @iLabAfrica, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya. 

Shibwabo B. K. (2017). Challenge Driven Education. KTH: Royal Institute of Technology – Stockholm, Sweden 21st – 25th August 2017.

Shibwabo B. K. (2017). Internet Engineering Task Force (IEFT) 99 by the Internet Society (ISOC). 17th to 20th July, 2017. @iLabAfrica Viewing Hub.

Shibwabo B. K. (2017). Scalable Dataspace Construction. In: Proceedings of the IEEE PACT Conference – 2017.

Mabusi E. & Shibwabo B. K. (2017). The Secure Distributed Data Exchange Protocol (SDXP). In: Proceedings of the IEEE PACT Conference – 2017.

Mabusi E. & Shibwabo B. K. (2015). Afya App –The Mobile Personal Health Management Platform. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Kayima J. Paul., Kivisi S. N. & Shibwabo B. K. (2015). Uni – Search – A Web Crawler for Career Matching and University of Choice Detection. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Omyonga K. & Shibwabo B. K. (2015). The Application of Real-Time Voice Recognition to Control Critical Mobile Device Operations. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. 

Shibwabo B. K., Wanyembi G., Ateya I. and Omwenga V., (2013, September). Scalability Parameters in a Dataspace. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Otieno, B.  O. and Shibwabo, B. (2013, September). Mobile VoIP . Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Shibwabo B. K., Wanyembi G., Ateya I. & Omwenga V. (2013, September). Dataspace Testing and Implementation Scenario. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mungai, K. M. and Shibwabo B. (2013, September). Open source Communication Solution. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. 

9th November 2012 Academic Staff Workshop, Strathmore University.

Shibwabo, B. K., Ateya, I. L., and Wanyembi, G. (2012, September). Modeling Dataspace Entity Association Using Set Theorem. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Shibwabo B. K., Wanyembi G., Ateya I. and Omwenga V., (2012, September). Scalable Dataspace Construction Using Range Trees. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mbarani E, Shibwabo B., Sowon K, (2012, September). A 3-D Simulation Gaming System for a Real-World Experience. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mungai, K. M., Otieno, B.  O., Wanjau, M., Shibwabo B. and Wanga J. (2012, September). Bluetooth Share Point. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. 

Mugoh Leon, Ateya Ismail Lukandu, Shibwabo Bernard Kasamani 18th November 2011 Intelli-Restore as an Instantaneous Strategy for Reduced Dat. Recovery Time. Research Week, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya

Shibwabo, B. K., Mugoh, L., & Ateya, I. L. (2011). Continuous Data Protection: Reducing data recovery time in Kenyan firms. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya

Shibwabo, B. & Ateya, I. L. (2011). Deriving a Transparent Dataspace-Oriented Entity Collaborative Infrastructure. Brown Bag, Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya 

Shibwabo, B. & Ateya, I. L. (2010) Repository Integration: The Disconnect and Way Forward through Repository Virtualization Supporting Business Intelligence. SPICT’ 2010, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Shibwabo, B. & Ateya, I. L. (2010). Towards Integrated Data Repositories for Improving Enterprise-Wide Systems Coherence. Strathmore University Annual ICT Conference, Nairobi, Kenya.