Our research areas
Our research work spans a wide range and focuses on applied new computing; development of methods, tools and technologies; and carrying out end-user evaluations and impact assessment on individuals, communities and national development.
More specifically, members of our research group carry out research in the following Innovation areas:
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Digital inclusion (e.g. e-connectivity and digital financial inclusion),
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Digital and public health informatics,
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E-infrastructures,
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Mobile and web applications development for social good
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E-participatory models and technologies
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AI and data science for social good
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Innovation hubs for transforming CSSG ideas into innovative products, services and processes
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Socio-technical innovations (e-education, e-governance and e-agriculture) and impact assessment
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AI for Conservation
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Usable security and privacy, data protection
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Digital technology, digital vulnerabilities and trust
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Sustainable HCI and HCI for Development
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Digital divide and mobile and computer-based ICT4D
We are committed to maximising the impact of our research outputs to improve social policy and institutional capacity and empower underserved communities and people through technology.