Munyazikwiye B. Bernard

Academic rank: 
Senior Lecturer
Academic Leadership Position: 
Head of Department
Email: 
b.munyazikwiye@ur.ac.rw
Telephone: 
+250 7888 42534
College: 
College of Science and Technology(CST)
School/centre: 
School of Engineering
Department: 
Mechanical and Energy Engineering
Published Papers : 
1. Gershome G. Abaho; Bernard B. Munyazikwiye; Hussein Bizimana; Jacqueline Nikuze; Moise Ndekezi; Jean de Dieu Mutabaruka;Donald Rukotana Kabanda; Maximillien Mutuyeyezu; Telesphore Habiyakare; Emmanuel Tuyizere; Thomas Matabaro; Prince Bonfils Bimenyimana;Gilbert Nduwayezu, “Understanding Motorcycle Emissions Across their Technical, Behavioral, and Socioeconomic Determinants in the City of Kigali: A Non-Parametric Multivariate Analysis”,  Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433) on 17 December 2025. https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/17/1/47

2. Darius Muyizere,  Lawrence K. Letting and  Bernard B Munyazikwiye,   Reliability Assessment of Distribution System Grid-connected multi-inverter for solar photo-voltaic (PV) systems: A Case Study, International Journal of Perfomability Enginering, (March 2024), doi: 10.23940/ijpe.24.03.p3.149-156, https://www.ijpe-online.com/EN/10.23940/ijpe.24.03.p3.149156

3. Darius Muyizere, Lawrence K. Letting and Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, “Effects of Communication Signal Delay on the Power Grid: A Review,” Electronics (Switzerland), vol. 11, no. 6. 2022. doi: 10.3390/electronics11060874. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/11/6/874

4. Darius Muyizere, Lawrence K. Letting and Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, “Underfrequency Load Shedding on the Performance Time Delay Relays of Transmission lines with difference Controllers,” 2021. doi: 10.1109/SPEC52827.2021.9709464. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9709464

5. Darius Muyizere, Lawrence K. Letting and Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, “Effect on transient stability and analyses resulting from a cyber-attack on frequency relay device,” International Journal of Performability Engineering, 2023. doi: 10.23940/ijpe.23.01.p3.2032, https://www.ijpe-online.com/EN/10.23940/ijpe.23.01.p3.2032

6. Darius Muyizere, Lawrence K. Letting and Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, “Decreasing the negative impact of time delays on electricity due to performance improvement in the Rwanda National Grid,” Electronics (Switzerland), vol. 11, no. 3114. 2022. doi: 10.3390/electronics11193114. https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9292/11/19/3114

7. Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, Dmitry Vysochinskiy, Mikhail Khadyko and Kjell G. Robbersmyr, Prediction of Vehicle Crashworthiness Parameters  using Piecewise Lumped Parameters  and Finite Element Models, 
Designs, Special Issue Road Vehicle Safety: Design and Assessment, 2018 Vol.2(4) pp. 1-16. , (Published on 30
Oct.2018)  , https://www.mdpi.com/2411-9660/2/4/43
8. Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, Hamid Reza Karimi, and Kjell Gunnar Robbersmyr, Application of genetic algorithm on parameters optimization of three vehicle crash scenarios, International Federation of Automatic Control) (IFAC), Toulouse, France, July 2017 , https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405896317309357
  
9. Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, Hamid Reza Karimi, and Kjell Gunnar Robbersmyr, Optimization of   VehicletoVehicle Frontal Crash Model based on Measured Data using Genetic Algorithm, IEEE Access.  Special  Section on Recent Advances on Modelling, Optimization , and Signal Processing Methods in Vehicle  Dynamics and Crash-Worthiness, Vol.5  March 2017  , https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7862733
10. Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, Hamid Reza Karimi, and Kjell Gunnar Robbersmyr, A Mathematical Model for Vehicle-Occupant Frontal Crash using Genetic Algorithm, 2016 UKSim-AMSS 18th International Conference on Computer Modeling and Simulation  , https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7796698

11. Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, Hamid R. Karimi and Kjell G. Robbersmyr, Fuzzy logic approach to predict vehicle crash severity from acceleration data, Proceedings of 2015 International Conference on Fuzzy Theory and Its Applications (iFUZZY) The Evergreen Resort Hotel (Jiaosi), Yilan, Taiwan, Nov. 18-20, 2015 ,  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7391892/similar#similar

12. Jean Claude Mugisha, Bernard Munyazikwiye and Hamid Reza Karimi, Design of Temperature Control System Using Conventional PID and Intelligent Fuzzy Logic Controller, Proceedings of 2015 International Conference on Fuzzy Theory and Its Applications (iFUZZY) The Evergreen Resort Hotel (Jiaosi), Yilan, Taiwan, Nov. 18-20, 2015 ,  https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7391893

13. Olivier Munyaneza, Bernard B. Munyazikwiye and Hamid Reza Karimi, Speed control design for a vehicle system using fuzzy logic and PID controller, Proceedings of 2015 International Conference on Fuzzy Theory and Its Applications (iFUZZY) The Evergreen Resort Hotel (Jiaosi), Yilan, Taiwan, Nov. 18-20, 2015 ,   https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7391894

 
14. Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, Hamid Reza Karimi, and Kjell Gunnar Robbersmyr, A state-space approach to mathematical modeling and parameters identification of vehicle frontal crash. Systems Science & Control Engineering: An Open Access Journal, Volume 2, Issue 1, 2014  , https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21642583.2014.883108
 
15. Bernard B. Munyazikwiye, Hamid Reza Karimi, and Kjell Gunnar Robbersmyr, Mathematical Modeling and Parameters Estimation of Car Crash Using Eigensystem Realization Algorithm and Curve-Fitting Approaches. Mathematical Problems in Engineering, Volume 2013 (2013), Article ID 262196, 13 pages https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1155/2013/262196 , 

16. Bernard B. Munyazikwiye , Hamid Reza Karimi, and Kjell  G.  Robbersmyr, 
“Mathematical Modeling of Vehicle Frontal Crash by a Double Spring-Mass-Damper Model,” Proc. 2013 XXIV International Conference on Information, Communication and Automation Technologies (ICAT)   October 30 – November 01, 2013, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.    https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6684071
Brief profile: 
"As a dedicated educator and researcher with over two decades in academia and engineering, I bring a practical and innovative approach to mechatronics, energy systems, and advanced manufacturing. My journey began with hands-on roles as a Lab Engineer, supporting students in subjects like Dynamics of Machines and Engineering Drawing. Today, I lead the Mechanical and Energy Engineering Department at the University of Rwanda, where I focus on modernising labs, introducing forward-thinking programs such as Aerospace Engineering, and building industry and international partnerships. My research is driven by real-world challenges—whether designing smart systems for public health, improving renewable energy access, or advancing prosthetic technology through additive manufacturing. I have a strong publication record in vehicle crash modelling, control systems, and grid stability, often integrating AI techniques like fuzzy logic and neural networks into engineering solutions. I thrive at the intersection of teaching, research, and collaboration, mentoring postgraduate and undergraduate projects that bridge theory and application—from solar tracking systems and UAV design to smart robotics and energy-aware technologies. I am also actively involved in the academic community as an editorial board member and reviewer, contributing to journals in simulation and applied mathematics. Committed to sustainable development and engineering education in Rwanda and beyond, I continuously seek opportunities to apply my expertise in modelling, simulation, and control systems to create impactful, technology-driven solutions. Web of Science Researcher ID: C-2958-2018 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2471-8685 "
Research Area: 
Control Systems Web of Science Researcher ID: C-2958-2018 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2471-8685