Prof. Richard MUSABE

Prof. Richard MUSABE is a Professor of Computer Networks and Software Engineering with over 15 years of experience in higher education, research, academic leadership, and digital transformation. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Information Technology from the Kigali Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Rwanda (2006), a Master's degree in Network Security (2009), and a Ph.D. (2013) from Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom. Prof. Musabe is the Dean of the School of ICT at the University of Rwanda, College of Science and Technology and previously served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Training, Institutional Development and Research at Rwanda Polytechnic. Prof. Musabe contributes to regional digital transformation and AI initiatives. He is a member of the University of Rwanda task force developing the University's Artificial Intelligence Policy and AI Guidelines for Teaching, Learning and Assessment. Additionally, he participated in the regional validation of the East African Community (EAC) Digital Transformation Strategy and the EAC Regional Artificial Intelligence Strategy, supporting the advancement of digital innovation and AI governance across the region. He has made significant contributions to higher education through teaching, supervision of Master's and PhD students, research leadership, curriculum development, education policy review, and institutional capacity building. He has authored numerous publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and international conferences, with research interests spanning Computer Networks, Network Security, Cellular Communications, Voice over IP (VoIP), Cross-layer Scheduling, Computer Network Simulation, Internet of Things (IoT), e-Health, Big Data, and Artificial Intelligence.