1. College of Science and Technology (CST) African Center of Excellence African in Internet of Things (ACEIoT)

2. Center-Leaders Center Leader Prof. Santhi Kumaran santhikr@yahoo.com,
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Deputy Center-Leader
Dr. Said Rutabayiro Ngoga
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3. IoTs vs Development Challenges
Despite positive economic outlooks, ESA countries remain challenged in terms of global competitiveness
The region significantly lags behind developed economy in STI capacity
Without a quantum leap in STI capacity, development challenges cannot be addressed effectively
ACEIoT will educate and train African researchers develop and deploy innovative IoT-enabled services, to address development challenges

4. Objectives
Develop curricula to promote cutting-edge research in the field of IoT
Training in IoT through Master’s and PhD programmes in Wireless Intelligent Sensor Networks and Embedded Computing Systems
Increase IoT applied research output
Excel as a focal point for enhancing regional and international research collaboration

5. Academic programs Degree programs
Master of Science in Wireless Intelligent Sensor Networks)[MSc in WISeNet]
2) Master of Science in Embedded Computing Systems[MSc in ECS]
PhD in WISeNet
PhD in ECS
Professional Trainings = 6
Specialised Workshops = 5
Community based Projects = 4
Staff exchange within the region,
joint supervision,
collaborative projects,
joint publications

6. Students trained/participated
Expected Results
Number of programs
Students trained/participated
Masters
2 specializations
15 students/programme
120
PhD
7 students/ spec
Short courses/ Professional Trainings
6 nos
30 participants/ course
180
Workshops
5 nos
100 participants/ workshop
500
Community based Projects
4 nos
40 participants/project
160
Publications
Average 54 publications/year from second year (atleast 15 in peer reviewed)
171
Internships
40 internships/year
Laboratories set up
2 laboratories
Mobile and Wireless sensing laboratory
Microcontroller and Embedded Systems laboratory

7. Partnerships

8. Structure of ACEIoT

9. Thank You !