Alinani Simukanga
Academic, Software Engineer, Tech Enthusiast
I’m Alinani Simukanga, a Lecturer and researcher in Computer Science at the University of Zambia. I specialize in cybersecurity, AI/ML, software engineering, and ICT for development. My work in projects like Project SEARCH, which leverages biometric tools for health applications, reflects my commitment to tech solutions grounded in real-world impact. Outside the classroom, I publish on topics like ear biometrics, e-governance systems, and secure systems. Let’s connect! View my research, projects or reach out.
news
| Sep 07, 2026 | Attended the DATA Train-the-Trainers 2026 Workshop at the Wits Innovation Centre, University of Witwatersrand |
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| Jul 17, 2026 | Gave an invited talk at the HEA Winter School 2026 |
| Oct 08, 2025 | First blog post is up! |
latest posts
| Sep 12, 2026 | DATA Train-the-Trainers Workshop 2026 |
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| Jul 17, 2026 | HEA Winter School 2026 Talk |
| Nov 11, 2025 | FoundryDB Developer Log 1 |
selected publications
- IEEE IJCBAge-constrained Ear Recognition: The EICZA Dataset and SASE Baseline ModelIn 2023 IEEE International Joint Conference on Biometrics (IJCB), 2023