• Dr Ndebombuya Mokaloba, PhD

    Senior Researcher, Building Material Science Division
      Ndebombuya Mokaloba holds a B. Eng. Mechanical Engineering from University of Botswana, B. Honours (Metallurgy) and MSc Chemical Technology from the University of Pretoria, and a PhD (Engineering) from the University of Botswana. His academic interests covered Manufacturing, Physical Metallurgy, also, Polymer Science, Polymer Processing, and Polymer Engineering. His research at PhD focused on the […]
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    • Dr Isaac N. Beas, PhD

      Researcher – Specialty Chemicals
        Dr Isaac N. Beas joined BITRI as a Researcher – Specialty Chemicals on 4th July 2017. Before joining BITRI, Dr. Beas was working as a Postdoctoral fellow at the University of South Africa. He acquired a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Johannesburg/University of Witwatersrand (South Africa). He studied for his MSc in Physical […]
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      • Keneilwe Phiri, BEng (Civil), ERB

        Associate Researcher - Building Material Science
          Keneilwe Phiri is a Civil Engineer with a Bachelor of Engineering (Civil), from the University of Botswana. Keneilwe worked for a Civil Engineering Consultancy as Junior Assistant Resident Engineer (Pipeline) under the Mmamashia-Kanye North South Carrier Connection Project prior to joining BITRI. Her work included the supervision of the contractor’s daily works ensuring compliance to […]
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        • Onkaetse Dikwata, BSc (Hons) Computing

          Associate Researcher – Mobile Applications
            Onkaetse Dikwata is an expert in software development with a strong background in both mobile and web application development. He holds a BSc in Computing from Open University. Before joining BITRI, he worked as a software developer for the Research and Consultancy Department at Botho University where his responsibilities were; to identify and develop educational […]
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          • Othusitse Ndeke BSc (Materials/Metallurgy Engineering), ERB

            Associate Researcher - Building Materials Science
              Othusitse is currently working under Building Materials Science, which focusses on research for abundant raw and waste materials for the design of sustainable Building materials. He graduated from The University of British Columbia in Canada, as a Materials Engineer specializing in processing and metallurgy. Othusitse has completed several projects in all of which he applied […]
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            • Boikhutso Mosepele, BEng Microelectronics, ERB

              Associate Researcher – Electronics & Communications
                Boikhutso graduated with a BEng in Electronics & Microelectronics from the Southern Federal University-Taganrog Institute of Technology, Taganrog, Russia. He worked as a biomedical service engineer for 3 years before joining BITRI. Boikhutso’s interests are related to the study of methodologies for the design of reliable and safe embedded systems. Reliability aspects are of great […]
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              • Bellah Oreeditse Pule, PhD

                Researcher - Nanomaterials
                  Dr. Pule’s work focuses on the fabrication of electrospun nanofiber based devices for Analytical Chemistry applications. She has gained the requisite skills in materials fabrication, characterization and application, and is well suited to drive analytical chemistry projects. For her PhD studies she got involved in a project concerned with the “development of diagnostic probes for […]
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                • Karabo Hamu, MSc, BIS (Computer Information), PGDE

                  Associate Researcher – Information Systems and Technology
                    At BITRI Karabo is an Associate Researcher with a strong background in Computer Information Systems and Educational Technology. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree and M.Sc. in Computer Information Systems as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the University of Botswana. Karabo is a Computer Information Systems Analyst and a qualified Computer Studies Teacher […]
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                  • Monthusiotsile O. Ngwako Bachelor of Business Informatics, Masters of IT (Network Computing)

                    Associate Researcher - Information Systems and Technology
                      Monthusiotsile holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Informatics and a Masters of Information Technology (Network Computing from University of Canberra (Australia). He is currently working as an Associate Research-Information Systems and Technology at BITRI, some of the research projects he is involved in include design and development of Education, Agriculture and Tourism based computer systems, […]
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                    • Tumo Moruiemang, MEng (Electronic Engineering with Wireless Communications)

                      Associate Researcher – Electronics & Communications
                        Tumo graduated from the University of Southampton (UK) in 2015 with a Master of Engineering (Electronics) and have lots of project experience in Digital electronics, Embedded Systems and Sensor Networks. He was involved in a project titled “A Covert Tracking Cell as a Smart Phone Application” which was an industry-based group project sponsored by Selex-ES(UK) […]
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                      • Alfred K. Pone, BEng (Hons) – Computer Engineering

                        Associate Researcher – Information Systems & Technology
                        Alfred is well-verse Hardware-Software associate researcher with strong background in computer systems engineering. At BITRI, he currently focuses on need-based technology research for Batswana mainly developing Health Data Analytics Technologies , Health Care Services Optimization systems, TV white space spectrum utilization for broadband(with CSIR-SA), and designing of mobile technologies for Education, Agriculture, Tourism sector processes […]
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                      • Khumo Theodora Semang, BSc (Mathematics & Environmental Sciences)

                        Associate Researcher – Climate Change
                          Khumo works as an Associate Researcher in The Climate Change Division. Her area of research involves quantification and modelling the risks posed by climate change on arable commercial farming in the country. This work entails developing hedging strategies for farmers to climate-proof their crop income during years of drought. Khumo graduated with a Bachelor’s degree […]
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                        • Kabelo Trust Mathendele, MEng (Mechatronics & Robotics Engineering), ERB

                          Associate Researcher – Electronics and Communications
                            Kabelo graduated from the University of Leeds in July 2015, with project experience ranging from Embedded systems, Robotics & Machine Learning, FPGA and Sensor Networks. At BITRI, Kabelo conducts research on intelligent and efficient electronic and communication systems that is in line with the needs of Botswana. The research ranges from, but is not limited […]
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                          • Tiro Nkemelang, BSc (Hons) Meteorology

                            Associate Reseacher, Climate Change
                              Tiro works as Associate Researcher with the Climate Change Division. His area of research involves developing and adapting methods to downscale global climate projections to a scale appropriate for assessments and policies in Botswana. Tiro holds a BSc (Hons) Meteorology from the University of Reading (UK). He previously worked as a Meteorologist with the Department […]
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                            • Koketso Ramoonwa, BA – Environmental Sciences and English

                              Associate Researcher, Climate Change
                                Koketso’s responsibilities include conducting research on climate change knowledge management, adaptation, and mitigation with the intent to inform policy decision makers, inform development, and decision support tools for risk management at community level. Koketso holds a Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Environmental Sciences and English and she joined BITRI as a volunteer in June 2015. Her […]
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                              • Abraham O. Magwaza

                                Associate Researcher, Nanomaterials
                                  Mr. Magwaza is a Chemist by profession and works as a Associate Researcher in the department of Natural Resources and Materials. He is part of a team that is involved in Coal to Liquid (CTL) whereby coal is converted liquid, offering a range of important chemical products that are produced by liquefying coal. Prior to […]
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                                • Richard Makhura

                                  Associate Researcher, Nanomaterials
                                    Richard Makhura has a background in Analytical Chemistry and works as a Associate Researcher in Nanomaterials on the Coal to Liquid Technology project. The CTL project is intended to converts coal to fuels and the chemical analysis of samples from the coal pyrolysis pilot plant. Prior to joining BITRI, Richard worked as an Assistant Research […]
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                                  • Maitshwarelo Ignatius Matsheka, Ph.D

                                    Senior Researcher, Nanomaterials
                                      Dr Maitshwarelo Ignatius Matsheka is a Senior Researcher in the Nanomaterials division of BITRI, working in the area of diagnostics and water filtration technologies. Dr Matsheka has a PhD qualification in Medical Microbiology with specialization in Bacteriology. His specific area of expertise is the use of DNA based methods for the identification and typing of […]
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                                    • Stephanus Hermanus Coetzee, MPhil in Physics, BSc Hons. Applied sciences, NHD Metallurgical Engineering, NDP Electron Microscopy

                                      Electron Microscope Scientist
                                      At BITRI, Stephan is the Electron Microscope Scientist assisting different research groups with their high resolution imaging, EDDX. WDX and EBSD analysers. Stephan has a MPhil in Physics, BSc Hons. Applied sciences, NHD Metallurgical Engineering, NDP Electron Microscopy. Stephan has numerous papers in premier journals. He believes that “Microscopy relates to science as English relates […]
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                                    • Dumisani Benard

                                      Associate Researcher, Energy
                                        Dumisani’s research focus area is in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies. Previously, he worked for Debswana Mining Company as an Engineer in Training. His interests include using electronics to come up with designs that can help in using electricity/energy efficiently.
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                                      • Segomotso Bagwasi, PhD, MSc in Technology – Chemical Analysis and Laboratory Management

                                        Researcher, Nanomaterials
                                          Segomotso Bagwasi’s area of interest is in eco-friendly environmental remediation technologies with more emphasis on photocatalytic degradation techniques. Currently working on filtration technologies (water and air) in BITRI. At PhD level she worked on cost effective methods of inducing visible light absorption in nanostructured TiO2 (Titanium Dioxide). This was achieved by doping and co-doping TiO2 […]
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                                        • Thato Tsalaile (PhD, MBA, MSc, BEng – MIEEE)

                                          Lead Researcher
                                            Professor Tsalaile leads a group of researchers developing technology solutions and next generation products for Health, Education, Agriculture, Communication Infrastructure, Transportation, Security & Forensics and Tourism & Culture clusters. Prof T. Tsalaile joined BITRI in 2014 after serving for a number of years at University of Botswana, where he rose from SDF position to the […]
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                                          • Ephraim Gower, PhD – Electronic Systems Engineering, BEng Telecommunication Systems

                                            Lead Researcher, Electronics and Communications
                                              At BITRI, Dr Ephraim Gower supervises and works with a group of researchers to design, develop, produce, commercialize, and manage stakeholders in the predominant area of Electronics and Communication division. He is currently the Lead Researcher of this division (from 2018), having held the position of Senior Researcher in ICT (now IST), and in the […]
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                                            • Penny Lesolle

                                              Associate Researcher, Climate Change Science
                                                As a Climate Change Researcher Penny undertakes applied research in order to advance knowledge and understanding of atmospheric processes to improve the understanding of Botswana’s climate. Her work includings development of methodologies to forecast the impacts of research for development, outcomes and impacts. A trained Meteorologist, Penny brings a wealth of experience to BITRI having […]
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                                              • Kefentse Arnold Tumedi

                                                Associate Researcher, Natural Resources and Materials
                                                  Kefentse Arnold Tumedi is in the diagnostics team of Natural Resources and Materials. He has worked as a Quality Assurance Manager for a local condom manufacturing plant called Latex Medical Products, then for the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC-Botswana as a Medical Research Scientist. He then worked for University of Pennsylvania, Perelman […]
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                                                • Sinah Kgosietsile

                                                  Associate Researcher, Climate Change and Society
                                                    Sinah is a practicing Climate Change Researcher. She conducts research on Climate Change risk knowledge, adaptation and mitigation with a view to inform development, policy and decision support tools for risk management at household and community levels. Over the last 6 years she has been involved in teaching at tertiary level. Her recent research include; […]
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                                                  • Kgomotsego Motlopi

                                                    Associate Researcher, Climate Change
                                                      Kgomotsego Motlopi is a certified Environmental Assessment Practitioner and a practicing Climate Change Researcher. She conducts research on Climate Change risk knowledge, adaptation and mitigation with a view to inform development, policy and decision support tools for risk management at household and community levels. Over the last 13 years she has utilised participatory methods to […]
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                                                    • Bakang Modukanele, BSc (Hons.), MSc (ARST)

                                                      Associate Researcher
                                                        Bakang Modukanele is currently into water filtration research and water purification innovative designs to promote clean and drinkable water to communities having challenges in access to potable water. He is passionate in designing simple designs and industrial designs that can filter water at low voltage – energy consumption that promotes use of renewable energy. He […]
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                                                      • William M. Motswainyana, PhD (Inorganic Chem), MRSC

                                                        Researcher - Nanomaterials
                                                          William Motswainyana is a researcher in Nanomaterials division and conducts research within Water Filtration Team, whose aim is to develop suitable materials for water treatment. Prior to joining BITRI, his research, predominantly as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (University of Fort Hare), involved biological investigations of novel organometallic scaffolds. He also possesses basic knowledge on solving […]
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                                                        • Simisani Kelaotswe, BSc Mobile Technology

                                                          Associate Researcher, Information Systems Technology
                                                            Mr Kelaotswe is a Mobile computing professional who holds a BSc Honours in Computing with specialism in Mobile Technology. Professional acumen includes Products Management and Business Development. Previous work experience include Products Management Officer with Mascom Wireless Botswana and Business Development Executive with The Voice Mobile Enterprises. 
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                                                          • Samuel Chigome, PhD

                                                            Senior Researcher, Natural Resources and Materials
                                                              Over the past six years, Dr Samuel Chigome’s research work focused primarily on electrospinning, initially with a focus on electrospun nanofiber based analytical device fabrication. Progressively, his application of electrospinning broadened to cover energy, health and the environment. Samuel has always been passionate about industrial processes and product development. Hence his keen interest in electrospun […]
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                                                            • Reason L. Machete, DPhil

                                                              Senior Researcher, Climate Change
                                                                Reason Machete holds a DPhil in Applied Mathematics and an MSc in Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing, both from the University of Oxford and a BSc in Mathematics from the University of Botswana. Prior to joining BITRI, he held academic positions at Botswana International University of Science and Technology and the University of Botswana and […]
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                                                              • Phatsimo Matshediso, MSc

                                                                Associate Researcher, Natural Products and Materials
                                                                  Phatsimo Matshediso is a member of the Water filtration team that researches on filtration technologies intended to address the scarcity of potable water. The team intends on employing nanotechnology in its solutions. Phatsimo recently represented Botswana in the USA in a global programme of young female scientist who have contributed to the fraternity of science. […]
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                                                                • Ngonye Keroletswe, PhD (Chemistry)

                                                                  Senior Researcher - Nanomaterials, Natural Resources and Materials
                                                                    Research Interests Membrane technologies, Desalination systems, Polymer chemistry, Chemistry of Cellulose, Nanoscience, Nanotechnology, Electrospinning, Water Filtration technologies, Organic Synthesis, Natural Product Chemistry, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Heterocyclic Chemistry Professional Bio Dr Ngonye Keroletswe graduated from University of Botswana with a PhD in Chemistry (2015), Master of Science (Organic Chemistry, 2007) and Bachelor of Education (Science- Chemistry, […]
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                                                                  • Neo Mokgolodi, PhD in Botany, MSc (Environmental Science), PGDE (Biology teaching), BSc (Biology and Environmental Science)

                                                                    Researcher, Natural Resources and Materials
                                                                      Neo Mokgolodi has a PhD in Botany, MSc (Environmental Science), PGDE (Biology teaching) and BSc (Biology and Environmental Science). Her previous research work integrated both indigenous knowledge and modern scientific knowledge to determine the suitability of rangelands for pastoral farming. Mokgolodi has also undertaken study on the ethno botanical value of Sclerocarya birrea, Ziziphus mucronata […]
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                                                                    • Nakale Kelapile, MEng

                                                                      Associate Researcher, Electronics and Communications
                                                                        Nakale Kelapile is a practicing Electronic Engineer and conducts research on Road safety of highways, Traffic control system and Seeding light for application of roads design and construction in Botswana by BITRI. Over the last 6 to 7 years during his academic’s,  he has carried out research on End to End OFDM system in terms of […]
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                                                                      • Mothusi Mokgwa

                                                                        Associate Researcher, Building Materials Science
                                                                          Mothusi Mokgwa is a Civil Engineer with experience in infrastructural development (Design and Construction Supervision). He has adequate contact with a variety of building materials used in construction and has over time witnessed their success and failures both structural, functional and sometimes even in cost. It is from this background that Mothusi desires to continue […]
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                                                                        • Lesego Cecilia Mmualefe, Ph.D.

                                                                          Researcher, Natural Resources & Materials
                                                                            Lesego Cecilia Mmualefe’s areas of specialization are in chromatography and sample handling techniques. She has previously taught Analytical Chemistry at the University of Botswana; worked on the Bioboundary Project at the Botswana Predator Conservation Trust  sponsored by the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation to unravel the key chemical compounds employed by the African Wild dog […]
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                                                                          • Kediemetse Mothibedi, Msc

                                                                            Associate Researcher, Natural Resources and Materials
                                                                              Kediemetse Mothibedi is an analytical chemist and she works as a junior researcher in the department of natural resources and materials. She is a member of the filtration team which focuses on research and innovation of filtration technologies for water and air purification employing nanotechnology. Previously Ms Kediemetse worked for Ministry of Agriculture under department […]
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                                                                            • Karabo Hamu, Msc (Computer Information Systems)

                                                                              Associate Researcher, Information Systems and Technology
                                                                                Karabo Hamu is a Computer Scientist who has interest in combining the field of computing with education and health. She has conducted research on transnational education in Botswana. She has done her thesis “Framework that Incorporates Cross Cultural Conflict Caused by Nonverbal Gestures” which was for tourists in Botswana. She has worked at Botho University […]
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                                                                              • Kagiso Ricardo Monageng

                                                                                Associate Researcher, Building Materials
                                                                                  Kagiso Monageng is a materials engineer and researches on alternative building materials such as mine and industrial wastes. He has worked in construction as a floor tile restorer and also at Tati Nickel as a metallurgist in training.
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                                                                                • Kabo Mosetlha, Ph.D Analytical Chemistry

                                                                                  Researcher, Natural Resources and Materials
                                                                                    Kabo Mosetlha is a Researcher in the BITRI Nanomaterials division where he currently explores the use of electrospun nanofibers for air filtration purposes. He is looking to take advantage of the high surface-to-volume ratio, high pore volume, low resistance and enhanced filtration performance of nanofibers to develop air filtration products such as face masks, surgical […]
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                                                                                  • Ipe John Mavunkal

                                                                                    Senior Researcher, Natural Resources and Materials
                                                                                      Ipe Mavunkal’s expertise is in the area of synthetic organometallic chemistry.  His research spanned diverse areas of metal carbonyl compounds, boranes, carboranes, metallaboranes and dendrimers.  In addition to his experience as a researcher at various institutions including Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, University of […]
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                                                                                    • Fred Mampadi, PhD

                                                                                      Senior Researcher, Information Systems and Technology
                                                                                        Dr Fred Mampadi is a computer scientist with a strong background in programming, research and software development. He has MSc in Distributed Interactive Systems from Lancaster University and a PhD in Computer Science from Brunel University in the United Kingdom. He was a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of […]
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                                                                                      • Edward Rakgati, PhD

                                                                                        Senior Researcher, Energy
                                                                                          Edward Rakgati spent 16 years lecturing Energy related courses to both undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Botswana. He also researched, published and consulted in Energy related areas. One of the major research projects done was to lead the design a 20 kW distributed grid connected solar PV for Mmokolodi village which is […]
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                                                                                        • Christopher Mpofu, MSc, BSc (Hons)

                                                                                          Associate Researcher, Biochemistry and Analytical Chemistry
                                                                                            Christopher Mpofu has a strong background in the fields of agriculture, biochemistry and analytical chemistry. His past research work involved pesticide residue analysis in biota and his research findings have been presented at international conferences in Southern and West Africa respectively. He and his co-authors have contributed to a book chapter entitled “Modern sample preparation […]
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                                                                                          • Biki T Kalake, MEng & BEng (Hons) Chemical and Mineral Engineering , University of Leeds (UK) ,ERB

                                                                                            Associate Researcher, Natural Resources and Materials (Nanomaterials)
                                                                                              Biki Kalake holds an integrated master’s degree from University of Leeds in the field of Chemical and Mineral Engineering. Biki works as an Associate Researcher in the Nanomaterials division (specialty chemicals group). His current research includes synthesis of copper and nickel-based nanoparticles via supercritical water reactions and conventional chemical reduction. Biki is also involved in […]
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                                                                                            • Moses Tsalaile, BSc, MSc (Electronics and Communications), ERB

                                                                                              Associate Researcher – Electronics and Communications
                                                                                                Moses Tsalaile is a telecom engineer and conducts research on current projects running in BITRI for road safety solutions and the upcoming transition of technologies in time for Internet of things.
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