Prof Bernard Shibwabo – School of Computing and Engineering Sciences

Prof. Bernard Shibwabo earned his doctoral degree at Strathmore University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Information Technology, a Master of Science in Information Technology degree, and a PhD Information Technology (Deriving a Transparent Dataspace-Oriented Entity Collaborative Infrastructure) 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 completed 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.

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

Prof. 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.

Prof. 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.

Applied Computing
Computational Sustainability
Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning, Semantic data and ontology, Ubiquitous context-aware personalised services, Computational Intelligence.
Internet of Things (IoT)
Systems Integration
Challenge Driven Education -Engineering/Computing Education
Design Education & Educational Design

Shibwabo, B. K., & Lukandu, I. A. (2024). Data Recovery of Flash Memory. Nanocrystals in Nonvolatile Memory, 347. https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003514862-7/data-recovery-flash-memory-bernard-kasamani-shibwabo-ismail-ateya-lukandu

Kasera, L. M., & Kasamani, B. S. (2024, May). An Intelligent Chatbot Implementation for Employee Exit Auto-Clearance using Deep Learning. In 2024 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa) (pp. 1-11). IEEE. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.23919/IST-Africa63983.2024.10569694

Alaka, B., Shibwabo, B., & Christensen, H. (2024, March). A Situational Semantic Projection Model for Ontology Completion in Dysarthric Speech Using Emotion and Dialogue Acts. In 2024 6th International Conference on Natural Language Processing (ICNLP) (pp. 124-128). IEEE. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ICNLP60986.2024.10692930

Mutua, E. N., Kasamani, B. S., & Reich, C. (2023, September). Smartphone Fundus Photography Enhancement for Retinopathy of Prematurity Disease Diagnosis Using Deep Learning. In 2023 6th International Conference of Computer and Informatics Engineering (IC2IE) (pp. 101-108). IEEE. http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IC2IE60547.2023.10331154

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

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, 39(2), pp. 143–157, https://orion.journals.ac.za/pub/article/view/757/641, http://dx.doi.org/10.5784/39-2-002

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 https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:67921586

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 https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:56004708

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 https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:54961470

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

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

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. https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:57067948

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. https://api.semanticscholar.org/CorpusID:14153311