Research Projects and Grants
Projects
Climate Change AI Research Project
| PhD Research Fellow | July 2023 – July 2024 |
Implemented neural network models for detecting illegal curbing activities using sound data. This project was a collaboration between Strathmore University and the University of Neuchâtel, focusing on the application of artificial intelligence for environmental monitoring and climate-related challenges.
DSCA Afrique – CNRS Support System for Cooperation with Sub-Saharan Africa
June 2022 – July 2024
Explored the use of large language models (LLMs) and rule-based methods for information extraction from scientific text to support ontology engineering and knowledge graph construction. The project focused on knowledge representation for semiconductor lasers, with the goal of optimizing the design process based on target properties. Conducted in collaboration with researchers from LIRMM, IES, and Strathmore University.
Grants and Research Funding
Climate Change AI Innovation Grant
Funding Body: Future Earth Date: May 2023 Amount: USD 139,500
Supported research on machine learning techniques for climate change applications, with a focus on detecting and curbing illegal logging activities.
DSCA Afrique – CNRS Support System for Cooperation with Sub-Saharan Africa
Funding Body: CNRS Date: June 2022 Amount: EUR 20,000
Supported an ongoing research collaboration between Strathmore University (Kenya) and the University of Montpellier (France). Funding facilitated researcher exchanges between SCES and LIRMM, research workshops, conference participation, and publication costs.
Artificial Intelligence for Development Africa Programme
Funding Bodies: International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada; Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) Date: March 2022 Call ID: IDRC-SIDA-RUFORUM/WASCAL/A2063-IRG/2022 Amount: USD 20,000
Research grant awarded under the Artificial Intelligence for Development Africa Programme to support AI-driven research and innovation initiatives in Africa.