Tuberculosis (TB) remains one of South Africa’s toughest public health problems. Dr Stephan Schoeman, under the supervision of Professors Willie Perold and Gerhard Walzl, designed, built, and tested a portable …
Virtual reality (VR) has been studied for decades, but only recently has it reached the kind of mainstream visibility that fuels intensive R&D. In this thesis, Stefan Pelser—under the supervision …
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have become increasingly popular for inspection tasks due to their speed, agility, and reduced need for human intervention. Unlike ground-based inspections, UAVs are not restricted by …
The Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) is a ministerial roadmap that outlines the expected national demand and a recommended mix of generation methods. It aims to keep costs low and ensure …
The Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is hosting a talk by Dr Sergey Gorinsky from the IMDEA Networks Institute in Madrid, Spain. Date: 7 April 2025, 10:00-11:00 Venue: Room …
The rapid growth of real-world datasets, whether in computer vision, audio processing, or medical diagnosis, demands robust and flexible classifiers. One key challenge is handling vast amounts of unlabelled data …
In many rural parts of South Africa, power is delivered using single-wire earth-return systems that originate from three-phase networks. This electrification method makes it challenging to maintain balanced loads across …
Solar photovoltaic (PV) technology is a cornerstone of sustainable energy solutions. Yet, ensuring the efficiency and reliability of large-scale solar installations presents significant challenges. Addressing this, Franco Fourie has, under …
Space exploration increasingly relies on small satellites, particularly nanosatellites like CubeSats, to carry out various missions. As the number of CubeSats launched continues to grow, the demand for technologies that …
Marketing is a cornerstone of business success. Its aim is straightforward: to generate revenue by promoting, selling, and distributing products or services to the right audience. Beyond attracting new customers, …
