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About me
About me
Bonginkosi Thango-Mabizela
Prof. Bonginkosi Thango-Mabizela is a Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Johannesburg, specializing in artificial intelligence, optimization, and intelligent engineering systems. His work focuses on advanced computational intelligence methods and their application to energy systems, infrastructure resilience, public health, and complex socio-technical challenges.
He has established a strong research portfolio spanning computational intelligence, condition monitoring, renewable energy systems, technoeconomic optimization, and intelligent decision systems. His contributions include peer-reviewed journal publications, conference papers, books, and patented innovations, reflecting sustained work across both theoretical and applied engineering research.
A central component of his work is the development of novel optimization frameworks and intelligent systems, including indigenous-inspired optimization algorithms and IoT-enabled platforms for real-time monitoring and decision support. His research bridges artificial intelligence, engineering, and management science, positioning his work at the interface of technology, policy, sustainability, and economic systems.
Through research, innovation, teaching, and academic leadership, Prof. Thango-Mabizela advances intelligent systems and optimization-driven technologies for industry, society, and emerging economies.
Education
Education
PhD in Business Science, University of the Witwatersrand
Development of a Multi-Criterion Decision-Making Framework for Solar PV Adoption among SMMEs in Gauteng
Master of Business Administration, Cum Laude, JBS
Economic viability of diesel generators versus solar power systems for small and medium size enterprises
Doctor of Engineering: Electrical Engineering
Assessment of Harmonic Effects on Utility-Scale Photovoltaic Plant Step-Up Transformer
Master of Engineering: Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude
Diagnosis of transformer winding deformation through Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)
Bachelor of Technology: Electrical Engineering
Practical simulation of underground cable faults using a time-domain reflectometer (TDR)
National Diploma: Electrical Engineering
Modelling and Simulation of a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
Editorial & Academic Activities
Editorial & Academic Activities
Reviewer – IEEE conferences and international journals
Reviewer – South African Universities Power Engineering Conference
Reviewer – IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica
Panel Member – National Research Foundation Emerging Researcher Review Panel
Peer Reviewer – Department of Higher Education and Training
Affiliations
Affiliations
Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Johannesburg
Supervisor – MBA Capstone Projects, Johannesburg Business School
Former Lecturer / Senior Lecturer, University of Johannesburg
Former Part-time Lecturer, Tshwane University of Technology
Editorial & Academic Activities
Editorial & Academic Activities
Reviewer – IEEE conferences and international journals
Reviewer – South African Universities Power Engineering Conference
Reviewer – IEEE PES/IAS PowerAfrica
Panel Member – National Research Foundation Emerging Researcher Review Panel
Peer Reviewer – Department of Higher Education and Training
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