Mr. Taurayi Rupere

Qualifications:

Master of Science in Computer Science, University of Zimbabwe, 2006

Academic Appointments:

Lecturer

Research Interests:

Multimedia E-Learning
HCI
Block Chain technology
Cloud Computing
Computer Graphics

Faculty: Computer Engineering Informatics and Communications

Department: Computer Science

Research Category: Computer Science

Biography:

Mr Taurayi Rupere is a researcher and lecturer in computer science. He has interests in studies involving multimedia e-learning design, implementation and usage, a branch in Human Computer Interaction (HCI). Taurayi’s other research interest includes the use of IT instruments in block chain, cloud and grid architectures. He holds an MSc in Computer science and pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science.

Email: trupere@ceic.uz.ac.zw

Phone: +263 772 416 888

Publications:

Chibaya, C., Jowa, V. J. & Rupere,T. (2020). A HES for low speed processors. Proceedings of the 2020 2nd International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference (IMITEC)25- 27 November 2020, Kimberly, South Africa.DOI: 10.1109/IMITEC50163.2020.9334131

Mashonganyika, F., Chibaya, C. and Rupere, T. (2020). Real-Time Self-Adaption of Network Security Mechanisms for Dependable Distributed Systems. Proceedings of the 2020 2nd International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference (IMITEC)25- 27 November 2020, Kimberly, South Africa. DOI: 10.1109/IMITEC50163.2020.9334148


Zanamwe, N., Mapako, B., Rupere, T. & Nyambo, B. M. (2018). Fostering Affordability of ICT Access in Developing Countries Through Infrastructure Sharing: The Devil Is in the Detail. In Takavarasha, S. and Dams, C. (Eds). Affordability Issues Surrounding the Use of ICT for Development and Poverty Reduction (pp.72-89). Hershey, PA: Information Science Reference. DOI:10.4018/978-1-5225-3179-1.ch004Corpus ID: 198566929

Takavarasha, S., Hapanyengwi, G. , Rupere, T. & Zanamwe, N. (2012). The influence of culture on e-leadership in developing countries: Assessing Zimbabwe's capacity gap in the context of e-government. Proceedings of the 2012 e-Leadership Conference on Sustainable e-Government and e- Business Innovations (E-LEADERSHIP), 4 -5 October 2012, Pretoria, South Africa. DOI: 10.1109/e-Leadership.2012.6524699

Patented Work:

3 Patent work

Grants & Funding (current and Past projects):

Awards & Achievements:

Consultancy and advisory work (current and past):

7 Consultants work (POSB, PSMAS, ZETDC, NASSA, POTRAZ, PSC, World Vision)

Supervision information (MPhil, DPhil, etc.):

Professional membership, Committees, Boards:

Professional membership
• Computer Society,
• Zimbabwe Information and Communication Technologies (ZICT),
• Association of Information Systems (AIS),
• Internet Society (ISOC Zimbabwe Chapter)
• African Society of Information Science and Technology (ASIST)
Committees
• ICT Steering Committee Board Member for Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ-current)
• E-Health NHIS steering committee(former)

External Profile Links (Google Scholar, ResearchGate, LinkedIn, other social media links):

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