Dr Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa

Academic Qualifications

PhD in Information Technology
Master of Information Technology
BSc in Computer Science
Cert in Ecology

Biography

Dr Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa is a senior lecturer in the Discipline of Information Systems and Technology (IS&T). Holding a PhD in Information Technology, a Master of Information Technology, a BSc in Computer Science and a certificate in Ecology, Dr Ujakpa has taught, supervised and served in six different universities in the area of Computing, specifically, Information Technology, Information Systems and Computer Science at the PhD, Masters, Undergraduate levels, and taught over six years at the senior high and basic school levels (in the areas of Science and Mathematics). Prior to joining UKZN, Dr Ujakpa served at the Ghana Communication Technology University as head of department and senior lecturer, International University of Management (Namibia) as faculty dean and senior lecturer, Ghana Technology University College as head of academics and lecturer, Accra Institute of Technology as executive manager and lecturer and the Valley View University as research assistant, teaching assistant and e-learning administrator.

On research, Dr Ujakpa has published over fifty research papers in peer reviewed journals, book chapters and conference presentations / proceedings. He serves as external examiner /reviewer /assessor for a number of universities, an accreditation body and as a result has undertaken a number of external reviews/examinations including doctoral and master’s thesis /dissertations. Though undertaken a number of international projects, three of these had funding ranging from US$ 15,000.00 to US$ 50,000.00. Additionally, Dr Ujakpa has supervised a number of students to completion and among them include PhD candidates, Master’s degree students and undergraduate students. Before joining Academia, Dr Ujakpa worked in the industry for a number of years

Research Interests

Information Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D)
Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
Machine Learning (ML)
Big Data Technologies & Analytics (BDTA)
Computing Education (CE)
Technology Acceptance & Software Development (SD)
Algorithms and Information Security (IS).

Research Profiles

Mutasa, L., Ujakpa, M. M., Nyikana, W., Shaanika, I. N. & Iyamu, T. (2025). Application of Enterprise Architecture to Guide the Integration of Health Information Systems in Namibia. Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), 38 (1), 1-22
Asare, J. W., Brown-Acquaye, W. L., Ujakpa, M. M., Freeman, E., & Appiahene, P. (2024). Application of machine learning approach for iron deficiency anaemia detection in children using conjunctiva images. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 45, 101451.
Bainomugisha, E., Bradshaw, K., Ujakpa, M. M., Nakatumba-Nabende, J., Nderu, L., Mduma, N., … & Irungu, A. (2024). Computer Science Education in Selected Countries from Sub-Saharan Africa. ACM Inroads, 15(1), 64-82.
Wong-Villacres, M., Kutay, C., Lazem, S., Ahmed, N., Abad, C., Collazos, C., Elbassuoni, S., Islam, F., Singh, D., Mayeesha, T. T., Ujakpa, M. M., Zaman, T. & Bidwell, J. N. (2024). Making Ethics at Home in Global CS Education: Provoking Stories from the Souths. ACM Journal on Computing and Sustainable Societies, 2(1), pp1–26
Ziezo, M., Osakwe, O. J., Ujakpa, M. and Iyawa, G. (2023). An Evaluation Framework for the Adoption of Big Data Technologies in Higher Educational Institutions. Journal of Information Systems and Informatics. 5 (1).
Frimpong, S. O., Agbehadji, I. E., Abayomi, A., Millham, R. C., Freeman, E., & Ujakpa, M. M. (2023). Economic and reliability determination of sustainable renewable energy mix based on social spider prey optimization algorithm. Soft Computing, 1-32.
Nsor-Anabiah, S., Abubakar, R., Udunwa, U., Antwi, A. O. & Ujakpa, M. M. (2023). The Application of Mobile Edge Computing in Smart Grid: A Literature Review. Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Learning, 31 (1). Pp 70 – 83
Nsor-Anabiah, S., Abubakar, R., Udunwa, U., Antwi, A. O. & Ujakpa, M. M. (2023). A Review of the Integration of Emerging Technologies in Higher Education: Prospects and Challenges. International Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Learning, 31 (1). Pp 84 – 103
Lucy Kiana, L., Ujakpa, M. M., Iyawa, E. G., Osakwe, O. J. & Iguna, K. (2021). Predictors of Digital Library Usage by Undergraduate Students at a Namibian University: Perspectives Based on Technology Acceptance Model. African Journal of Library Archives and Information Science, 31(1), 1-12.
Kiana L. & Ujakpa, M., M. (2020). Perceptions and Use of the Virtual Library by Undergraduates at the International University of Management, Namibia. African Journal of Library Archives and Information Science, 30(1).
Osakwe, J., Ankome, T., & Ujakpa, M. M. (2021). Correlational Analysis of the Availability and Usage of Geographic Information Systems by Students and Lecturers in Higher Educational Institutions. Journal of Information Systems and Informatics, 3(1), 144-158.
Ziezo, M. M., Osakwe, O. J., Ujakpa M. M. and Iyawa, G. (2021). Challenges of Implementing Big Data Technology in Higher Institutions. Journal of Information Systems and Informatics, 3(3), 376-391
Hashiyana, V., Veiko, K., Suresh, N., Ujakpa, M. M. and Sverdlik, W. (2022). Assistive Technology for Children with Learning Disabilities as an Artificial Intelligence Application. Assistive Technologies for Differently Abled Students. (pp. 113-125). IGI Global. Retrieved
Bidwell N.J., Arnold, H., Blackwell, A., Nqeisji, C., Kunta, /K., Ujakpa, M. (2022). AI Design and Everyday Logics in the Kalahari. In The Routledge Companion to Media Anthropology; (Ed) E. Costa, P. Lange, N. Haynes, J. Sinanan. ISBN 9781032007762
Suresh, N., Hashiyana, V., Ujakpa, M. M., Limbo, A., Iyawa, G. E., & Ndapewa, N. M. (2021). Unleashing the Convergence of Cloud Computing with Internet of Things: Drivers for Integration. In Alankar, B., Kaur, H., & Chauhan, R. (Ed.), Transforming the Internet of Things for Next-Generation Smart Systems (pp. 1-22). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-7541-3.ch001
Limbo, A., Suresh, N., Ndakolute, S., Hashiyana, V., Haiduwa, T., & Ujakpa, M. M. (2021). Smart Irrigation System for Crop Farmers in Namibia. In Alankar, B., Kaur, H., & Chauhan, R. (Ed.), Transforming the Internet of Things for Next-Generation Smart Systems (pp. 120-131). IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-7541-3.ch008
Ujakpa M. M. & Heukelman D. (2021). Proposed Expanded TAM in the Sub-Saharan African Context: Theoretical Underpinnings Towards the Acceptance of Technological Tools for Supporting Co-teaching, Co-researching, and Co-learning. In: Eilu E., Baguma R., Pettersson J.S., Bhutkar G.D. (eds), Digital Literacy and Socio-Cultural Acceptance of ICT in Developing Countries.
Asare, W. J., Aazagreyir, P., Brown-Acquaye, L., W., Ujakpa, M. M., Koi-Akrofi, Y., G. and Freeman, E. (2024). Predicting Telecommunication Outages in Ghana Using Machine Learning Algorithms. World Conference on Information Systems for Business Management. September, 2024, Thailand, Bangkok.
Martha Hweka, H., Osakwe, J., Onjefu, S. & Ujakpa M. M. (2023). Business Intelligence Strategic Approach for Decision Support Tool in Business Organisation. Proceedings of International Conference on Information systems and Emerging Technologies, Windhoek, Namibia.
Boahen, K. E., Frimpong, A. S., Ujakpa, M. M., Sosu, N. A. R., Larbi-Siaw, O., Owusu, E., Appati, K. J. and Acheampong, E. (2022). A Deep Multi-Architectural Approach for Online Social Network Intrusion Detection System. 2022 IEEE World Conference on Applied Intelligence and Computing (AIC).
Ujakpa, M. M., Kamati, E., Ngola, T. G. A.S., Sheepo, S. T. and ILONGA, J. (2022). The Development of a Livestock Farm Management Information System (LFMIS). 2022 IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May 2022.
Ujakpa, M. M., Iyawa, G., Osakwe, J., Mutasa, S., Suresh, N and Sakeus, S. (2022). Maternity Management Information System for Katutura Hospital Maternity Department, Windhoek, Namibia. 2022 IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May, 2022.
Ujakpa, M. M., Osakwe, J., Iyawa, G., Waiganjo, I., Hashiyana, V. and Simasiku, S. G. (2022). Development of the Greenwell Matongo Community Library Management Information System (LMIS). IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May, 2022.
Ujakpa, M. M., Mutalya, N. A., Osakwe, J., Iyawa, G., and Shililifa, N. E. (2022). School Management Information System (SMIS) for the Elite College. IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May, 2022.
Osakwe, J., Iyawa, G., Ujakpa, M. M. and Ankome, T. (2022). Learning Analytics Tools for Enhancing Students’ Performance: A Global Perspective. IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May, 2022.
Osakwe, J., Iyawa, G., Ujakpa, M. M. and Mateus J. (2022). Gamifying Learning in High Schools: Perceptions of Students in Selected African Countries. IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May, 2022.
Nelago, E., Osakwe, J., Iyawa, G. and Ujakpa, M. M. (2022). Leveraging Technology to Enhance Effective Electronic Policing in Developing Countries. IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May, 2022.
Shilamba, M., Osakwe, J., Iyawa, G., Ujakpa, M. M. (2022). The Use of Electronic Notification Systems (e-Notification system) for Registering Births and Deaths: Findings from a Developing Country. IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May, 2022.
Osakwe, J., Waiganjo, N. I., Tarzoor, T., GIyawa, G. and Ujakpa, M. M. (2022). Determinants of Information Systems Resources for Business Organisations’ Competitive Advantage: A Resource- Based View Approach. IST Africa Conference, South Africa, May, 2022.
Kiana, L., Ujakpa, M., M. and Leonard, A. (2021). Inclusiveness of Academic Libraries: the Case of Assistive and Adaptive Technologies. In the Proceedings of the 24th Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations. The National Information Workers Association of Namibia, 2021 – Inclusive Libraries and Information Services Towards Achieving Prosperity for Sustainable Development in Africa.
Blackwell, F. A., Bidwell, J. N., Arnold, L. H., Nqeisji, C., Kunta, /K. and Ujakpa, M. M. (2021). Visualising Bayesian Probability in the Kalahari. In the Psychology of Programming Interest Group (PPIG) 32nd Annual Workshop. June 2021. https://www.ppig.org/files/2021-PPIG-32nd-blackwell.pdf

Discipline

Information Systems and Technology

Email

ujakpam@ukzn.ac.za

Contact

+2731 260 3293

Campus

Westville

Office Address

Room No: M117; M-Block