College of Science and Technology: Recent submissions

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Design and implementation of predictive models and a decision support system for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients management based on the pulse oximetry protocol

ABINEZA, Claudia (2023-10-22)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease characterized by persistent respiratory symptoms and airflow limitation, often leading to exacerbations which can have severe consequences if not ...
Citizen science for malaria vector surveillance in Rwanda

MURINDAHABI, Marilyn Milumbu (University of Wageningen, 2020-08-26)

Despite the implementation of a number of interventions aimed at controlling malaria, Rwanda is experiencing a countrywide resurgence of malaria cases over the past five years. To support malaria control, mosquito surveillance ...
Development of an internet of things (IoT) Based four chamber smart fridge for proper storage of different pharmaceutical products based on their labeled storage conditions

HABIYAREMYE, Joseph (College of science and Technology, 2022-08-29)

The general goal of this thesis is to present the findings of research done on an efficient way of managing temperature-sensitive medical products with the help of the internet of things (IoT) and machine learning (ML). ...
Characterization and comparison of microbial communities in biofilms on different substrates in tropic lakes and hot springs of Rwanda

MANIRAKIZA, Benjamin (Hohal University, 2022-11-07)

Biofilms are complex and dynamic structures, mainly composed of viable cells (bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, protozoa, and other metazoans) embedded in a self-produced hydrated extracellular polymer substance (EPS) matrix ...
Residual analysis in the GMANOVA-MANOVA Model

BYUKUSENGE, Béatrice (Linköping University, 2022-11-03)

This thesis focuses on the establishment and analysis of residuals in the so called GMANOVA-MANOVA model. The model is a special case of the Extended Growth Curve Model. It has two terms where one term models the profiles ...
An IoT-based tea fermentation detection model based on deep learning and majority voting techniques

KIMUTAI, Gibson (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-06-16)

This thesis aims to present efforts to solve tea fermentation monitoring using Machine Learning (ML) and the Internet of Things (IoT). This is a thesis by a publication containing five articles. Each of the articles ...
Efficient certificate-less privacy-preserving techniques for secure smart grid network system

THOKOZANI, Felix Vallent (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-08-29)

The ever increasing digitization of all the operations of the grid has led to the birth of the smart grid (SG), which is an electricity grid equipped with bi-direction flow of both electrical energy and information. The ...
Optimized patient flow process- A case of outpatient and surgical departments in Sub-Saharan Africa healthcare systems

KAMBOMBO, Mtonga (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-06-28)

This thesis adds to the plethora of knowledge on interventions/mechanisms that can be employed to overcome the challenges rocking the healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Extended waiting time due to overcrowding of ...
Towards improved road traffic safety: A modelling and IoT integration approach

GATERA, Antoine (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-07-11)

Every year, the lives of millions of people are cut short due to road traffic crashes. Millions of people suffer non-fatal injuries, leading to lifetime disability. Traffic accidents are caused by many factors including ...
New strategies in IoT-enabled Urban vehicular Ad Hoc Networks for smart cities

TWAHIRWA, Evariste (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-06-28)

Urban Vehicular Ad Hoc Networks (UVANET) is a subclass of Mobile Ad Hoc Network (MANET) that mainly consists of moving and/or stationary vehicles, connected through spe cialized wireless protocols. This paradigm allows ...
Life cycle carbon emission modelling of electrical power systems: The case of Kenya, Rwanda and Tanzania

CHAMBILE, Enock Lumuliko (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-11)

Life Cycle Carbon Emission Modelling of Electrical Power Systems: the case of Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania By Enock Lumuliko Chambile, PhD Electrical Power Systems The University of Rwanda, 2022 This thesis has explored ...
A machine learning system for IoT control of irrigation and fertilization to optimize rice yield in Rwanda

BAMURIGIRE, Peace (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-06-28)

Water and fertilization are widely recognized as essentials for optimal rice plant growth. Efficient use of water and fertilization for agriculture are critical to ensure high yields and maximize economic benefits. The ...
Avoiding ecological sustainable development trade-offs with renewable energy in Sub-Saharan Africa

KATUNDU, Imasiku (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2020-09)

This dissertation study seeks to understand the challenge of balancing economic growth, social wellbeing, and environmental sustainability. It looks at how most nations in subSaharan Africa (SSA) are governed by traditional ...
Electrical and thermal performances of photovoltaic / thermal systems with magnetic nanofluids

NKURIKIYIMFURA, Innocent (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-10-16)

Enhancing solar photovoltaic and thermal conversion performances could contribute to the development of more environmentally friendly hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) systems that can be used in applications ranging from ...
Predictive modelling and alert system for rainfall induced landslides

KURADUSENGE, Martin (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-06-28)

Natural disasters are among the leading causes of death worldwide. Statistics indicate that many people lose their lives in different disaster incidents. Damages to properties and infrastructure from this type of hazard ...
Optimization and analysis of a novel wind turbine design for prevalent conditions in Africa for an economically viable Power generation

ADEYEYE, Kehinde Adeseye (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-10-20)

The global green energy transition is of paramount concern due to the disadvantages associated with the use of fossil fuels for energy generation. Renewable energy resources are not depletable and cleaner than fossil fuel ...
Numerical simulation of enhanced heat transfer of PVT unit under condensation and cooling conditions

BASALIKE, Pie (Dalian University of Technology, 2022-09-15)

In order to cope with energy related sustainability issues, it is urgent to reduce building energy consumption. Developing and using clean energy is an effective way to solve this problem. In recent years, solar photovoltaic ...
Boolean complexes of involutions and smooth intervals in coxeter groups

UMUTABAZI, Vincent (Linköping University, 2022)

This dissertation is composed of four papers in algebraic combinatorics related to Coxeter groups. By a Coxeter group, we mean a group W generated by a subset S ⊂ W such that for all s ∈ S, we have s2 = e, and (ss )m(s,s ...
Low-cost, low- power IoT Based system and machine learning model for monitoring and prediction of Groundwater quantity

KOMBO, Omar Haji (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-08)

Groundwater is the most dependable source of freshwater supply on the planet. Meanwhile, the prohibitively expensive cost of groundwater data loggers, telemetry, and data analysis tools makes responsive groundwater management ...
The assessment of environmental impacts of renewable energy technologies used in Rwanda

HAKIZIMANA, Eustache (University of Rwanda (College of science and Technology), 2022-11-07)

In Rwanda, the development of renewable energy technology projects tends to be large-scale and also applicable in rural and remote areas, where energy is often critical for human development because energy services have ...

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