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KIUP LEADERSHIP PROFILE

Dr. Benard Magara Maake

Director of e-Learning

Kisii University

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A dynamic academic recognized for expertise in machine learning, NLP, and e-learning systems.

Academic background

  • M.Sc. in Computer Science, Periyar University, India
  • BCA, Periyar University, India
  • Submitted doctoral thesis at Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa

Professional focus

Dr. Benard Magara Maake brings together expertise in Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Data Mining, Software Engineering, E-learning Systems. This profile reflects the leadership, teaching and mentorship work recorded in the KIUP archive.

Leadership and contribution

  • Director of e-Learning
  • Lecturer in Computing Science
  • Active researcher with over 30 publications

Selected work

  • Research on recommendation systems, IoT & ML, and gamificationResearchGate

PROFESSIONAL VISION

To leverage technology, especially learning technologies and AI, to improve educational outcomes and contribute to locally relevant technological innovation.