OUR ALUMNI

Elimboto, from Tanzania, obtained his BEd Science from the University of Dar Es Salaam in 2008, he completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences at AIMS South Africa in 2009 and his Master’s in Computational and Applied Mathematics (with distinction) from Wits in 2012. In July 2019, he was awarded a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal for his thesis titled: ‘Probing the Nature of Dark Energy with 21-cm Intensity Mapping.’ “I would like to extend my thanks to DAAD and AIMS South Africa for the financial support towards my PhD studies.” His research interests include: Cosmology (Dark energy and Dark matter, Large-scale structure of universe surveys), Scientific computing, Data science, Mathematical and Statistical Analyses. “I am very keen to promote and advance the status of education, science and technology in my country and the Africa continent in general. To achieve this, I founded the Tanzania Students and Scholars Foundation Limited (TSSFL). TSSFL is established on the notion that knowledge is not only power but the answer to all challenges, and must be applied to solve various societal problems. TSSFL serves as a platform to bring together people who are focused, disciplined, dedicated, and faithfully striving to achieve and utilise their full educational, science and technology potential to provide unprecedented solutions to various, social, economic, educational and developmental challenges.” To realise the objectives of TSSFL, Elimboto launched an online platform, Open Discussion Forums, in 2014.

Abu’s journey began in a humble Sudanese village where he faced the challenge of walking over an hour to reach the nearest school. Despite these hardships, his passion for mathematics flourished, inspiring him to excel. Abu achieved first-class honours in Mathematics from the University of Khartoum’s Faculty of Education. In 2016, he joined AIMS in South Africa, completing his Master’s in Mathematical Sciences. His choice of AIMS was driven by its reputation as Africa’s mathematical sciences cornerstone, featuring exceptional lecturers from across the globe. Abu praised the support of the administrative staff and dedicated tutors, unique to AIMS. He found unparalleled learning experiences here, emphasising, “AIMS was different; the skills I gained here are unmatched.” Returning to Sudan, Abu became a lecturer at the University of Khartoum. His AIMS-acquired expertise swiftly led to a promotion as Senior Lecturer. Currently, he continues his impactful work at the university and has been awarded a PhD scholarship to Yangzhou University in China. Reflecting on his AIMS experience, Abu acknowledged the transformative power of the opportunities provided. He highlighted the invaluable coding and programming skills acquired, shaping his teaching methods in an African university. Abu remains committed to his students, inspired by the transformative career experience AIMS bestowed upon him.

Justine, originally from Uganda, is now a lecturer at the School of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa. Her research focus lies in SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being, with significant contributions made to understanding the drivers of Under-Five mortality rates in Africa. Justine adeptly tackles challenges faced by researchers when analysing complex datasets, employing advanced statistical and machine learning methods to derive meaningful insights in the realm of public health. Her academic journey traces back to Makerere University, Uganda, where she completed a Bachelor of Science in Education, majoring in Mathematics. Inspired by a lecturer’s recommendation, she pursued her Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics at AIMS South Africa in 2011. Justine credits AIMS with igniting her passion and broadening her perspective on the myriad ways mathematicians can contribute to diverse fields. This experience propelled her towards an academic career in Biostatistics, recognising the pivotal role her mathematical skills play in addressing crucial public health issues in Africa and beyond. AIMS served as the cornerstone for her professional trajectory. Following her time at AIMS, she pursued and completed her Master’s and PhD at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Justine not only presented her research findings at both local and international conferences but also published her work in esteemed peer-reviewed journals. Her journey exemplifies the transformative impact of AIMS, shaping her into a dedicated researcher and educator in the field of Biostatistics.

Before joining AIMS South Africa, Jean completed his Bachelor’s degree in mathematics at the University of Abomey-Calavi and pursued the first semester of a Master’s in Pure Mathematics at IMSP, Porto-Novo. He chose AIMS due to its English instruction, essential in scientific pursuits, and the comprehensive bursary covering expenses. AIMS facilitated his growth in computer skills and English proficiency while fostering connections with diverse peers. He engaged in the Industry Immersion Programme in 2019 and completed the African Master’s in Machine Intelligence at AIMS Ghana in 2020, where he learned advanced machine learning techniques from industry experts like Google and Facebook. Currently in his third year of a Neuro-Symbolic AI PhD, Jean also serves as a Research Assistant at Paderborn University. His journey, shaped by AIMS, showcases his dedication and the institution’s transformative impact.

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