DR. DERRICK NTALASHA
ABOUT
An experienced computer scientist with a PhD in Computer Science and Technology, specializing in Context-aware Computing in Internet of Things Environments. Demonstrated expertise in Context Awareness Computing, Parallel and Distributed Systems and Internet of Things (IoT), Mobile Computing, Computer Networks, ICT Strategic Planning and Management, Web-based Systems, Mobile Learning, software development, and Machine Learning with a proven track record of peer-reviewed publications, patent, and conference presentations. Known for problem-solving skills, innovative thinking, and collaborative teamwork.
RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS
Books
Speech Driven Email System, Derrick Ntalasha; University of Manchester, School of Informatics, OCLC Number 643502517, 2005. (WorldCat)+
Patents
Simusokwe Christopher, Ntalasha Derrick, Voice Accessed Website AP 200704110 D0, Patent Application ID: lens.org/085-388-225-792-158, Aug 31, 2007.
Journal Publications
Ntalasha Derrick, ‘Speech controlled electronic device System’ International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer Science, Volume 3 No. 3 May-June, 2012.
Ntalasha Derrick, ‘Voice Data Collection and Patients Case Management System’, Journal of US-China Education Review, ISSN 1548-6613, Vol. 8, No. 2, May 2012.
Ntalasha Derrick, ‘Mobile Phone-Based Medical Diagnostic System’ Journal of US-China Education Review, Vol 2, No. 6, June 2012.
Ntalasha Derrick, Richard Maliwatu, ‘The Telephone System Aid for the Deaf’, Journal of US-China Education Review, Vol 2, No 5, July 2012.
Derrick Ntalasha, Li Renfa, Wang Yongheng, “Internet of Things Context Awareness Model”. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Context-aware Systems and Applications, 3(7)el (2016) EUDL (February 2016) EI
Derrick, Ntalasha, Li Renfa, and Wang Yongheng. “Particle Swarm Optimization and Dempster Shafer Approach to Achieve Internet of Things Context Fusion Using Quality of Context.” (2016). International Journal of Multimedia and Ubiquitous Engineering, SERSC ( Vol.11, No.2, 2016) EI Compendex
Ntalasha Derrick, Li Renfa, Wang Yongheng, “Context Selection Optimization using Quality of Context for Context Refinement in Internet of Things”, (2016) International Journal of Information and Electronics Engineering (IJIEE) Vol. 6, No. 4, July 2016 EI (INSPEC, IET).
Huang, Jing, Renfa Li, Jiyao An, Derrick Ntalasha, Fan Yang, and Keqin Li. “Energy-Efficient Resource Utilization for Heterogeneous Embedded Computing Systems.” IEEE Transactions on Computers (2017).
Josephat Kalezhi, Derrick Ntalasha, Tracy Chisanga Ilunga, “Using Internet of Things to Regulate Energy Consumption In a Home Environment” IEEE PES-IAS PowerAfrica Conference 2018,
Ntalasha Derrick, Li Renfa, Wang Yongheng, “Adaptive Context Aware Design Using Context State Information for the IoT Paradigm” Journal of Mobile Multimedia, River Publishers, (2020) SCOPUS, EI Compendex Indexed
Ntalasha Derrick, Tracy Chisanga “Context Aware Self Optimization Scheduling In Internet of Things” Int. J. of Intelligent Internet of Things Computing Inderscience Publishers (2020),
Zimba, Y., Libati, H.M. And Ntalasha, D., Failure Free Cloud Computing Architectures, International Journal Of Computer Science And Information Technology (IJCSIT), April 2022, Volume 14, Number 2
Naomi M Mwaba, Derrick Ntalasha, Modelling The Profitability of Soybean Farming In Zambia Using Machine Learning, Int. J. of Artificial Intelligence and Soft Computing, Inderscience Publishers ( 2024, UnderReview)
Derrick Ntalasha, Michael Sinkolongo, Use Of Blockchain Technology in the Pharmaceutical Industry to Track Medicines in Zambia, Scientific African, Elsevier, (2024 UnderReview)
Yorum Zimba, Hastings Libati and Derrick Ntalasha, An Overview of Virtual Monitoring Techniques and Observability, International Journal of Grid and Utility Computing, Inderscience Publishers ( 2024, UnderReview) Conferences
Use of Management Information Systems (MIS) in Cow and Pig Production presented at the 28th Annual Conference of the Environmental Education Association of Southern Africa (EEASA) with the theme “Decade of Education for Sustainable Development: Lessons and Processes for a Sustainable World” organised by the Copperbelt University in partnership with the Zambia Network of Environmental Educators and Practitioners (ZANEEP), Kitwe, 19th-24th September 2010.
Voice Data Collection and Patients Case Management System presented at Electronic Learning (eLearning) Africa 2011 sixth International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training, that took place at Mlimani City Conference Centre, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, May 25 – 27, 2011.
IoT Context Awareness Model presented at 9th IEEE International Conference on Collaborative Computing: Networking, Applications and Worksharing, October 20–23, 2013, Austin, Texas, United States
Leveraging Emotion Detection Technology for Detection of Drug Abuse presented 2nd International Conference On Sexual Reproductive Health Life Skills & Health Education, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia, April 22 – 23rd 2024.
Early detection of Drug and Substance abuse in High-Density Areas of Kitwe using Machine Learning (Random Forest) Techniques presented 2nd International Conference On Sexual Reproductive Health Life Skills & Health Education, Copperbelt University, Ndola, Zambia, April 22 – 23rd 2024.