Scholar
Vukosi Marivate
Google Scholar ID: req9__MAAAAJ
University of Pretoria, Lelapa AI, Deep Learning Indaba, Masakhane Research Foundation
Citations & Impact
Citations
2,000
H-index
21
i10-index
38
Publications
20
Co-authors
103
list available
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Published multiple papers and participated in various research projects in areas such as energy, public safety, and utilities. Has spoken at TEDxPretoria and other significant conferences.
Research Experience
- Serves as the ABSA Chair of Data Science at the University of Pretoria, leading the Data Science for Social Impact Research Group. Co-founder of the Deep Learning Indaba and Masakhane NLP, aiming to strengthen African Machine Learning and NLP.
Education
- PhD in Computer Science (Rutgers University); MSc in Electrical Engineering (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg); BSc in Electrical Engineering (Information Option)
Background
- PhD in Computer Science, MSc and BSc in Electrical Engineering. Currently the ABSA Chair of Data Science at the University of Pretoria, focusing on Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Data Science for Social Impact.
Miscellany
- Interested in technology and its impact on daily life. Uses Android and Mac OS, comfortable with *nix systems.
