School of Computer Science and Information Systems
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School leadership
Office of the Director
Potchefstroom
Prof Estelle Taylor
Director: School of Computer Science and Information Systems, Professor
Telephone: +27 18 299 2540
Email: Estelle.Taylor@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G11, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (NWU)
Expertise: Computer Science and Information Systems Education
Vanderbijlpark
Dr William van Blerk
Acting Deputy School Director, Senior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3252
Email: William.VanBlerk@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G44, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: PhD / MSc / MBA
Expertise: Quantitative management
Academic leadership
Subject chairs
Potchefstroom
Dr Annette van der Merwe
Senior Lecturer, Subject Chair
Telephone: +27 18 299 2541
Email: Annette.VanDerMerwe@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G06, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (NWU) / MSc Computer Science and Information Systems (NWU) / BSc Hons Computer Science / BSc Mathematics and Computer Science
Expertise: Optimisation, Mathematical Modelling, Artificial Intelligence, Analytics
Vanderbijlpark
Dr Jaco Pretorius
Senior Lecturer, Subject chair
Telephone: +27 16 910 4487
Email: Jaco.Pretorius@nwu.ac.za
Office: N/A , Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: DPhil Geography with specialisation in Informatics
Expertise: Organisational work systems
Mahikeng
Prof Michael Esiefarienrhe
Professor, Subject Chair
Telephone: +27 18 3892286
Email: Michael.Esiefarienrhe@nwu.ac.za
Office: New Science Building (A12A), room 105, Mahikeng
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science
Expertise: Software project management and AI
Our people
Academic, administrative and technical staff
Potchefstroom
Prof Absalom Ezugwu
Professor
Email: Absalom.Ezugwu@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G03, room G16, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (ABU) / MSc Computer science (ABU) / BSc Math with Computer Science (ABU)
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence
Mahikeng
Prof Bassey Isong
Professor
Telephone: 08138928269
Email: Bassey.Isong@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A4, Room G06, Mahikeng
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (NWU, SA) / MSc Software Engineering (BTH, Sweden) / MSc Computer Science (BTH, Sweden) / BSc Computer Science (UNICAL, Nigeria)
Expertise: Software Engineering, Machine Learning, Software Defined Networking, Smart Networks, Information Security, CSE
Potchefstroom
Prof Lynette Drevin
Professor
Telephone: +27 18 299 2534
Email: Lynette.Drevin@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G09, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (Middlesex University, UK), / Diploma in Higher Education (DHE, NWU), / Diploma in Tertiary Education (DTE, NWU)
Expertise: Human in IT: Information Security awareness, IT Failures, Scholarship of Teaching and learning in IT/CS/IS
Potchefstroom
Prof Marijke Coetzee
Professor
Email: marijke.coetzee@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3 Office 8 , Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (University of Pretoria)
Expertise: Cyber security, Access control, Wireless security, Web services
Potchefstroom
Prof Tiny du Toit
Professor
Telephone: +27 18 299 2548
Email: Tiny.DuToit@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G07, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (NWU)
Expertise: Artificial Intelligence, Deep learning, Data Analytics
Mahikeng
Prof Francis Lugayizi
Associate Professor
Telephone: +27 18 389 2623
Email: Francis.Lugayizi@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A12, room G02, Mahikeng
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (NWU)
Expertise: Next Generation Mobile Networks and Computing
Potchefstroom
Prof Günther Drevin
Associate Professor
Telephone: +27 18 299 4265
Email: Gunther.Drevin@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, Basement, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science
Expertise: Image Processing and Document image processing
Vanderbijlpark
Prof Imelda Smit
Associate Professor
Telephone: +27 16 910 3294
Email: Imelda.Smit@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22 room G34, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: PhD Computer and Information Sciences / MSc / BSc Hons / BSc / DTE - Diploma in Tertiary Education
Expertise: Using technology to teach technology. The philosophy of Dooyeweerd. Critical Systems Thinking
Potchefstroom
Prof Janet Liebenberg
Associate Professor
Telephone: +27 18 299 2534
Email: Janet.Liebenberg@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G19, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science and Information Systems (NWU)
Expertise: Programming Education, Digital literacy, SoTL
Potchefstroom
Prof Neels Kruger
Associate Professor
Telephone: +27 18 299 2533
Email: Neels.Kruger@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G18, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD IT / MBA / M IT
Expertise: Computer Science and Information Systems Application and Innovation
Vanderbijlpark
Dr Charles van der Vyver
Senior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 9103272
Email: Charles.VanDerVyver@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G36, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science and Information Systems (NWU)
Expertise: Geographical Information Systems, Computer Security
Potchefstroom
Dr Dumani Kunjuzwa
Senior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 285 2108
Email: Dumani.Kunjuzwa@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room number G23, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science and Information Systems (NMU)
Expertise: Computer Science and Information Systems in Gamification and Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Mahikeng
Dr Koketso Ntshabele
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 389 2905
Email: Koketso.Ntshabele@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A12, room 121, Mahikeng
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science and Information Systems (NWU)
Expertise: Energy efficiency and security algorithms design and analysis in IoT and LoRaWAN, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Radios in CS. Driven to deliver secure, scalable, and innovative network solutions
Vanderbijlpark
Dr Lance Bunt
Senior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3253
Email: Lance.Bunt@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G41, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy in Computer and Information Sciences with Information Technology (NWU)
Expertise: Gameful learning, focusing on player experience, aesthetics, and technology-enhanced pedagogy to create engaging, research-driven educational experiences.
Potchefstroom
Dr Linda Redelinghuys
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 2540
Email: Linda.redelinghuys@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G02, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Information Systems (UP)
Expertise: Data-driven decision-making
Potchefstroom
Dr Rodney Sebopelo
Senior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 2537
Email: Rodney.Sebopelo@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G03, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science and Information Systems (NWU)
Expertise: Computer Science and Information System
Potchefstroom
Dr Rudi Serfontein
Senior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 2537
Email: Rudi.Serfontein@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G20, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: PhD Computer Science (NWU)
Expertise: Digital Networks, Operating Systems, Conceptual Information Security Theories and Solutions
Distance
Dr Suné van der Linde
Senior Lecturer
Telephone: +61 373 474 156
Email: Sune.vanderlinde@nwu.ac.za
Office: N/A (Distance)
Qualifications: PhD Information Technology (NWU)
Expertise: Computer Science and Information Systems Education, Critical Systems Thinking
Vanderbijlpark
Ms Bongisa Dyosoba
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3292
Email: Bongisa.Dyosoba@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G33, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science (UFH)
Expertise: AI and Remote Sensing for environmental monitoring and Computer Science and Information Systems Education.
Potchefstroom
Mr Henri van Rensburg
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 4275
Email: Henri.VanRensburg@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G22, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science / BSc Hons Computer Science and Information Technology / BSc Information Technology
Expertise: Applied Computing, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Innovation, and Bridging the gap between HEIs and Industry
Potchefstroom
Mr Heystek Grobler
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 (018) 299 2300
Email: Heystek.grobler@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, Office G25, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science / BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science / BSc IT Computer Science and Informatics
Expertise: Astronomy Computing, Computational Space Weather, Signal and Image Processing, Radio Astronomy Instrumentation
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Johan Prinsloo
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 4275
Email: Johan.Prinsloo@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G42, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science and Information Systems
Expertise: Technology in education
Potchefstroom
Mr Kobus van Aswegen
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 4394
Email: Kobus.VanAswegen@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G05, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: MCom Computer Science and Information Systems
Expertise: E-learning, Mobile learning, Learning approaches
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Chris Sejaphala
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3268
Email: Chris.Sejaphala@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G29, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science (UL)
Expertise: Computer network routing and machine learning, and Computer Science and Information Systems Education
Mahikeng
Ms Lucia Letlonkane
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 389 2628
Email: Lucia.Letlonkane@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A12, room 106, Mahikeng
Qualifications: MCom Computer Science and Information Systems
Expertise: Databases and Software Engineering
Vanderbijlpark
Ms Malie Zeeman
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3266
Email: Malie.Zeeman@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building 8, room G08, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: MSc Information Technology
Expertise: Computer programming and Information systems design
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Michael de Jager
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 4086
Email: Michael.dejager@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G32, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: MSc Information Technology
Expertise: Information and Cybersecurity
Mahikeng
Ms Neo Motlhabane
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 389 2687
Email: neo.motlhabane@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A12, Mahikeng
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science and Information Systems, Cum Laude, NWU
Expertise: Teaching & Learning, Object Oriented Programming, C++ Programming- Program Design & Data Structures
Mahikeng
Ms Nosipho Dladlu
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 389 2688
Email: Nosipho.Dladlu@nwu.ac.za
Office: New Science Building (A12), room 203, Mahikeng
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science and Information Systems
Expertise: Cloud Computing, HCI, Data mining, Trust management, IoT, Information Extraction
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Petri Jooste
Lecturer / Technology Manager
Telephone: +27 16 910 3264
Email: Petri.Jooste@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building 3, room 107, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: MA Computer Science
Expertise: Operating Sytems, Computer Networks, Human Language Technology
Potchefstroom
Mr Phenyo Modisane
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 2597
Email: Phenyo.Modisane@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G27, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: MCom Computer Science and Information Systems
Expertise: IT Management; Software Engineering & Enterprise Governance of IT
Mahikeng
Mr Reorapetse Molose
Lecturer
Telephone: 018 389 2888
Email: Reorapetse.molose@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A12a, room 104, Mahikeng
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science
Expertise: Software defined networks, AI, ML and ICT4S
Potchefstroom
Ms Susan Campher
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 4278
Email: Susan.Campher@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G04, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: MSc Computer, Statistical and Mathematical Sciences (NWU)
Expertise: Data science & engineering
Mahikeng
Mr Thusoyaone Moemi
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 389 2683
Email: Joseph.Moemi@nwu.ac.za
Office: New Science Building A12, room G03, Mahikeng
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science and Information Systems (NWU)
Expertise: Cloud Computing, Process Mining, and Business Intelligence
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Tibo Kiefer
Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3260
Email: Tibo.Kiefer@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G30, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: MSc Computer Science
Expertise: Computer Science Education (The digital divide, Ai and computational thinking)
Potchefstroom
Mr Dimitrius Keykaan
Junior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 18 299 2529
Email: Dimi.Keykaan@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G17, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: BCom Hons Informatics: Computer Science and Information Systems
Expertise: User interface Programming, Computing ethics, Systems thinking
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Luke Coetzee
Junior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3270
Email: Luke.Coetzee@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G30, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: BSc Hons in Computer Science and Information Technology (NWU)
Expertise: Programming Education
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Mogomotsi Otsile Serake
Junior Lecturer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3258
Email: Otsile.Serake@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G39, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: Hons Computer Science (NWU)
Expertise: Educational technology with a focus on mobile applications leveraging augmented and virtual reality
Vanderbijlpark
Ms Tanja Eksteen
Junior Lecturer
Email: Tanja.Eksteen@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, G45, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: BSc Hons Information Technology
Expertise: Programming and Serious games
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Iwann Du Toit
Part-Time Lecturer
Email: iwann@icloud.com
Office: Building A22, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: Hons Computer Science
Expertise: Quantitative Management
Potchefstroom
Mr Nathan Morgenrood
Temporary Lecturer
Email: Nathan.Morgenrood@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, Office G10, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: BSc Hons Computer Science and Information Technology (NWU) / BSc Information Technology (NWU)
Expertise: Explainable AI, AutoML, Security, and Automation
Potchefstroom
Ms Bernadice Danster
Administrative Assistant
Telephone: 0182992531
Email: Bernadice.Danster@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G03, room G01, Potchefstroom
Vanderbijlpark
Ms Irma Myburgh
Administrative Officer
Telephone: +27 16 910 3288
Email: Irma.Myburgh@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A22, room G38, Vanderbijlpark
Qualifications: BA Hons Integrated Organisational Communication
Expertise: Digital Communication Specialist & Learning Advocate
Potchefstroom
Ms Jeanne-Mari Maree
Administrative Assistant
Telephone: +27 18 299 4393
Email: Jeanne.Maree@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G24, Potchefstroom
Potchefstroom
Mr Letlhogonolo Sebekedi
Information Technologist
Telephone: +27 18 299 2538
Email: Letlhogonolo.Sebekedi@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G26, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: BCom Information Systems / Higher Certificate in Information systems: Network Engineering
Expertise: Technical Support
Potchefstroom
Ms Selouna Visser
IT Manager, BSc IT Distance Program Manager
Telephone: +27 18 285 2413
Email: Selouna.Visser@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building G3, room G28, Potchefstroom
Qualifications: BSc Hons Computer Science and Information Technology with Computer and Information Systems
Expertise: Data engineering
Vanderbijlpark
Mr Klasie Botha
Lab-assistant, Lab management
Email: Klasie.Botha@nwu.ac.za
Office: Building A212 Room 102, Vanderbijlpark
Expertise: Cyber security, networks and Desktops
Distance
Mr Lerato Semela
Laboratory Manager
Telephone: 0169103325
Email: Lerato.Semela@nwu.ac.za
Qualifications: BSc Mathematics
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