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Full SmartNets’22 Technical Program
The conference sessions will be held considering Botswana Time (GMT + 2)
November 26-28 & December 2-3, 2022
Machine Learning Algorithms to Industrial Applications Workshop
Speaker: Prof. Mahesan Niranjan
Day 1 – Tuesday November 29, 2022
9:00 – 9:30
Welcome & Opening Ceremony
Dr. Bokamoso Basutli & Prof. James Irvine (General Chairs)
Prof. Elisha Shemang – BIUST Deputy Vice Chancellor/Academic Affairs
Prof. Joseph M. Chuma – Dean of Faculty of Engineering – (Honorary Chair)
Prof. Tarek Bejaoui & Dr. Kinan Ghanem (Technical Program Chairs)
Location: Palapye International Conventional Centre (PICC)
9:30 – 10:30
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Gabriel-Miro Muntean
Title: Toward Supporting High Quality Rich Media Content Delivery in Future Network Environments
Session Chair: Dr. Thabiso Maupong
Room: Tshukudu
10:45 – 12:15
Session A1: AI/ML Techniques and System Engineering I
Session Chair: Prof. Abid Yayha
Room: Tshukudu
- 1570829781- Attendance System Based on Blockchain and Face Recognition, Qingsen Zhang (Jaingxi University of Software Professional Technolog, China)
- 1570815028- Using Deep Learning for Facial Recognition: Implementing a Convolutional Siamese Neural Network in a Facial Recognition System for Cattle, David McDaid and Kevin Meehan (Atlantic Technological University, Ireland)
- 1570817347- Evaluating Operational Readiness Using Chaos Engineering Simulations on Kubernetes Architecture in Big Data, Gautam Siwach (IBM Corporation, USA); Adinarayana Haridas and Nagaraj Chinni (IBM, India)
- 1570821407- Correlation and Causation in the Perspective of COVID-19: An Empirical Study on Canonical Correlation Analysis, Dasari Naga Vinod (Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, India); Caspar K. Lebekwe and Adamu Murtala Zungeru (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana); D Menaka (Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, India)
- 1570842198- Resource and History-Aware IoT Task Scheduling in Volunteer Assisted Fog Computing, Lella Rajya Lakshmi (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
- 1570870643– Using SQLite Structure Analysis to Retrieve Unsent Messages on WhatsApp Messaging Application, Raghad Khweiled (Palestine Technical University, Palestine); Mahmoud Jazzar (Palestinian Technical University- Kadoorie, Palestine); Amna Eleyan (MMU, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Tarek Bejaoui (University of Carthage, Tunisia)
Session A2: Antenna Systems, Propagation and RF Design
Session Chair: Dr. Caspar Lebekwe
Room: Nare
- 1570839313- Design of a Dual-Band Antenna Array for CubeSat Application, Kebonyethebe Ramahatla (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Botswana); Modisa Mosalaosi and Bokamoso Basutli (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
- 1570822465- Adaptation Diffusion Strategy Over Wireless Fading Channels, Amjad Ali Ali (Higher School of Economics & MIEM HSE, Russia)
- 1570822574- Sparse Bayesian Learning DOA Estimation Models for Smart Antenna Arrays, Olebogeng B Kobe (University of Botswana, Botswana); Ibo Ngebani (Zhejiang University, China); Sajid M. Sheikh and Ishmael Zibani (University of Botswana, Botswana)
- 1570829745- Light Fidelity System Performance in Data Transmission Through the Effect of Free-Space Optical Communication, Walaa Khalil Abrahem and Satea Hikmat Alnajjar (Al-Iraqia University, Iraq)
- 1570839252- Demonstration: Attitude Determination and Attitude Estimation for Earth Observing 1U CubeSats, Kesaobaka Mmopelwa Mmopelwa, Oduetse Matsebe and Bokamoso Basutli (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
14:00 – 15:00
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Emil Björnson
Title: Wireless Networks With Uniform Performance: Distributed MIMO and Sequential Fronthaul
Session Chair: Dr. Bokamoso Basutli
Room: Tshukudu
15:00 – 15:30
Speaker: Mr. Kabo Phetlhu (Debswana)
Title: Creating Debswana’s mine of the future through the Future Smart Connected Mine program
Session Chair: Dr. Bokamoso Basutli
Room: Tshukudu
15:45 – 17:15
Session A3: Advanced Communication and Energy Management Systems
Session Chair:Dr. Molaletsa Namoshe
Room: Tshukudu
- 1570821915- Communication Requirements and Deployment Challenges of Cloudlets in Smart Grid, Stephen O Ugwuanyi (University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Kinan Ghanem (Strathclyde University, United Kingdom (Great Britain) & PNDC, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Jidapa Hansawangkit, Ross McPherson, Rabia Khan and James Irvine (University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom (Great Britain))
- 1570829510- A Simulated Case Study of Smart Grid’s Impact on Enabling Renewable Energy, Ugur Nezir, Ibrahim Bali and Sebnem Baydere (Yeditepe University, Turkey)
- 1570834607- Self-Aware Opportunistic Transmissions for Energy Management Within Wireless Sensor Networks, Sami Habib and Paulvanna Nayaki Marimuthu (Kuwait University, Kuwait)
- 1570817369- Architecture Framework for Intelligence Orchestration in AIoT and IoT, Edgar J Ramos (Ericsson Research, Finland & Aalto University, Finland); Marie-Jose Montpetit (Concordia University, Canada); Antonio F. Skarmeta (Odin Solutions S. L, Spain); Dirk Kutscher (University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, Germany); Vangelis Angelakis (Linköping University, Sweden); Mathieu Boussard (Nokia Bell Labs, France)
- 1570841427- Mathematical Models for Task Assignment With Service Level Agreement in Fog Computing, Ahmed Salem and Marc St-Hilaire (Carleton University, Canada); Muhammad Sajjad Khan (International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan)
- 1570839283- A Dynamic Spectrum Allocation Scheme to Limit the FWM Effects in Elastic Optical Networks, Devlina Adhikari (Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India)
Session A4: Communication Systems and Security
Session Chair:Dr. Thabiso Maupong
Room: Nare
- 1570839076- A Network-Based Distributed Data Storage System for Data Security in a Hostile Network, Jet Chu (North Oldham High School, USA); Derock Xie (Kentucky Country Day School, USA)
- 1570836111- Developing a Cyber-Resilience State in Botswana’s Energy Industry, Habeenzu Keleba (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana); Thabiso Maupong (Botswana International University of Science and Technologyana, Botswana); Oteng Tabona (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
- 1570839223- Device Identification in IoT Networks Using Network Trace Fingerprinting, Rakesh Matam and Jyotishna Kurmi (Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati, India)
- 1570827432- RBAS: Randomized Bi-Phase Authentication Scheme for Wireless Internet of Things Sensor Networks, Pendukeni N Phalaagae (Botswana International University of Science & Technology, Botswana); Adamu Murtala Zungeru, Boyce Sigweni and Rajalakshmi Selvaraj (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
- 1570829777- Multi-Stage Attack Detection: Emerging Challenges for Wireless Networks, Moemedi Lefoane (University of Bradford, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Ibrahim Ghafir (University of Bradford, United Kingdom, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Sohag Kabir (Bradford University, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Irfan Awan (University of Bradford, United Kingdom (Great Britain))
- 1570870673– An Enhanced Phishing Detection Tool Using Deep Learning From URL, Ammar Dawabsheh (Palestine Technical University, Palestine); Mahmoud Jazzar (Palestinian Technical University- Kadoorie, Palestine); Amna Eleyan (MMU, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Tarek Bejaoui (University of Carthage, Tunisia)
Day 2– Wednesday November 30, 2022
9:00 Welcome & Opening the Conference – Prof. Bokamoso Basutli (BIUST, Botswana)
Room: Tshukudu
9:00 – 10:00
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Celimuge Wu
Title: Efficient Federated Learning for Internet of Vehicles
Session Chair: Dr. Thabiso Maupong
Room: Tshukudu
10:15 – 11:45
Session B1: Control Systems and the Factory of the Future
Session Chair: Dr. Lilian Livutse Amuhaya
Room: Tshukudu
- 1570828797- Performance Evaluation of 5G Use Cases for Smart Factory, Mohammed Alfaqawi, Sylvie Baron, Vincent Pitard, Stephane Davai and Nathalie Banoun (Capgemini Engineering, France)
- 1570823333- 3GPP-Based Verification of Latency Measurements in Operational Cellular Networks With Low-Altitude Drones, Samira Homayouni (Technical Coordinator R&D- Hutchison Drei Austria, Austria); Mario Paier (Hutchison Drei Austria, Austria); Taulant Berisha and Sebastian Woblistin (Dimetor GmbH, Austria); Johannes Rehak (Hutchison Drei Austria, Austria)
- 1570822786- Industry 4.0: A Comparative Analysis of Advanced Planning and Scheduling Manufacturing Soft Wares for Implementation and Adoption in Connected Factories, Queeneth Kingsley -Omoyibo (Igbinedion University, Nigeria)
- 1570835914- A Fast and Noise Rejecting Kolmogorov-Smirnov Sorting Algorithm in X-Ray Diamond Sorting, Ernest Modise and Adamu Murtala Zungeru (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana); Bokani Mtengi (Botswana International University of Science & Technology, Botswana); Albert Ude (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
- 1570819718- An IoT Sensing System for Managing Industrial FOG-Separators, Rui Silva Moreira (University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Portugal & INESC TEC & LIACC, Portugal); Christophe Soares (University Fernando Pessoa & Fundação Ciência e Tecnologia (FCT) – Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Portugal); José Manuel Torres (University Fernando Pessoa & LIACC, Portugal); Pedro Sobral (Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal); Bruno J Gomes (University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Portugal); Célio Carvalho (Universidade Fernando Pessoa, Portugal); Karim Karmali, Salim Karmali and Rafael Rodrigues (Hardlevel, Portugal)
Session B2: Advances in Signal Processing & Communication Systems
Session Chair: Dr. Bokamoso Basutli
Room: Nare
- 1570817300- A Low Complexity Digital Front-End for CubeSat Software Defined Radio Applications, Pako Moaro, Bokamoso Basutli and Modisa Mosalaosi (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
- 1570829503- Real-Time Video Data Traffic Management for Publish-Subscribe Based Messaging System, Semra İnce, Zahra Esfandiari Baiat and Sebnem Baydere (Yeditepe University, Turkey)
- 1570817473- Internet of Things: Analysis of Parameters and Requirements, Ali M Ebraheem and Ilya Ivanov (National Research University Higher School of Economics, Russia)
- 1570822001- SIFT and RANSAC-Based Image Mosaic Algorithm for Image Compression, Bose Alex Lungisani, Caspar K. Lebekwe and Adamu Murtala Zungeru (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
- 1570827004- IOTA Tangle 2.0: Toward a Scalable, Decentralized, Smart, and Autonomous IoT Ecosystem, Nathan Sealey (Toshiba Europe Ltd., United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Adnan Aijaz (Toshiba Research Europe Ltd, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Ben Holden (Toshiba Europe Ltd., United Kingdom (Great Britain))
- 1570839245- Magnetic Control for Detumbling of Satellites, Teddy T. Ramodimo, Oduetse Matsebe and Bokamoso Basutli (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
12:00 – 12:30
Speaker: Mr. Tumediso Mphato (BTC)
Title: Connectivity as the key enabler of Digital Transformation and Innovation
Session Chair: Dr. Bokamoso Basutli
Room: Tshukudu
14:00 – 15:00
Keynote Speaker: Prof. Markku Juntti
Title: 6G Wireless System Technologies Evolving for the Societies and People
Session Chair: Dr. Bokamoso Basutli
Room: Tshukudu
15:15 – 16:45
Session B3: AI/ML Techniques and System Engineering II
Session Chair: Dr. Nonofo Ditshego
Room: Tshukudu
- 1570818949- On Big Data Forensic and Forensic Cloud Environment, Oteng Tabona (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana); Thabiso Maupong (Botswana International University of Science and Technologyana, Botswana); Kopo Ramokapane (Bristol University, United Kingdom (Great Britain))
- 1570838787- Machine Learning to Detect Inconsistent Data, Nelson Agudelo (SENA – Universidad Distrital FJC & Sennova, Colombia); Juan Amezquita (Servicio Nacional de Aprendizaje, Colombia); Yuli Andrea Rodríguez (IEEE IAS Colombia, Colombia)
- 1570828093- Time Series Forecasting of COVID-19 Mortality in SADC Region With Facebook Prophet Model, Ofaletse Mphale (University of Botswana Gaborone, Botswana); Neo Rafifing, Sajid M. Sheikh (University of Botswana Gaborone, Botswana) and Lavanya Balasubramanian (New Era College, Botswana)
- 1570829561- Electricity Load Prediction Using Machine Learning, Jwaone Gaboitaolelwe and Adamu Murtala Zungeru (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana); Abid Yahya (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) & University Malaysia Perlis, Botswana); Caspar K. Lebekwe (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
- 1570825966- Inferencing Big Data With Artificial Inetlligence & Machine Learning Models in Metaverse, Gautam Siwach (IBM Corporation, USA); Adinarayana Haridas (IBM, India); Don Bunch (IBM, USA)
- 1570870648– An Integrated Framework Implementation for Cloud Forensics Investigation Using Logging Tool, Zaina AlSaed (Palestine Technical University, Palestine); Amna Eleyan (MMU, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Mahmoud Jazzar (Palestinian Technical University- Kadoorie, Palestine); Tarek Bejaoui (University of Carthage, Tunisia)
Session B4: Advances in AI/IoT research and Applications
Session Chair: Dr. Bokani Mtengi
Room: Nare
- 1570817616- COVID-19 Epidemic Forecast Using Machine Learning Regression Techniques, Merin Joseph, Kanika Sood and Tianhao Shen (California State University, Fullerton, USA)
- 1570829749- A Smart Face-Shield With Active Defogging Against Coronavirus, Fernando D Moita and Marco Silva (Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra & ISEC, Portugal); Luis Roseiro (Coimbra Polytechnic – ISEC, Portugal); Nuno Lavado (Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra & ISEC, Portugal); João Sobral (SOLIEN Soluções Integradas de Engenharia Lda, Portugal)
- 1570819242- Design and Implementation of a Mobile Health Check Device, Sajid M. Sheikh (University of Botswana, Botswana)
- 1570825441- Performance Evaluation of Termite Hill Routing Algorithm on Mobile and Static Sources of RPMS, Kegomoditswe Boikanyo (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana); Adamu Murtala Zungeru (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana); Abid Yahya (Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST) & University Malaysia Perlis, Botswana); Caspar K. Lebekwe (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)
- 1570839306- Classification of Lifts Using a Smart Insole, Stanley Chukwuebuka Nwabuona, Christian Kjær, Christopher Henriksen, Martin Nordal Petersen and Sarah Ruepp (Technical University of Denmark, Denmark)
- 1570870348– Smart Stick for Visually Impaired People Using Raspberry PI with Deep Learning, Paul Samuel Christopherson (Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Amna Eleyan (MMU, United Kingdom (Great Britain)); Tarek Bejaoui (University of Carthage, Tunisia); Mahmoud Jazzar (Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, The State of Palestine)
16:50 – 17:30
Panel Discussion: The Role of 5G in Digital Transformation in Botswana
Session Chair:Mr. Tebogo Mogaleemang
17:30 – 18:00
Best Paper Award Ceremony
Session Chair: Prof. Tarek Bejaoui
Day 3– Thursday, December 1, 2022
8:00 Social Event
15:30 – 18:00 PNDC Workshop (Botswana Time – GMT+2)
15:30 – 15:40
Welcome & Opening Ceremony
Jacqueline Redmond/ Federico Coffele/Kinan Ghanem (PNDC – Workshop General Chairs)
15:40 – 16:00
Speaker: James Irvine, (Strathclyde university)
Title: Communications and security challenges in smart grid: the importance of validation
16:00 – 16:25
Speaker: Adrian Grilli (The European Utilities Telecom Council – EUTC)
Title: Global challenges of spectrum access for smart grid applications
16:25 – 16:50
Speaker: Nigel Nawacki (NOKIA)
Title: Digitalization of Energy with 5G Secure Communications for low carbon grid transformation
16:50 – 17:15
Speaker: Chris Farrow (CRONOS)
Title: Sync and Timing for Secure Critical Infrastructure
17:15 – 17:35
Speaker: Karabo Mmokwa (Debswana)
Title: Debswana Smart Grid Solution
17:35 – 18:00
Speaker: Chris McGookin (Scottish Power Renewables)
Title: Zero Trust Security in OT
18:00 Closing Ceremony