
Vicent Mabirizi
- Directorate of Information and Communication Technology Services (DICTS)
- Directorate of Research and Grants
- vmabirizi@kab.ac.ug
- 0759833943
- PhD. CS (Student), MSc. HIT(MUST); BIT (MUST); CCNA; Instructional Design for Active Learning(IDAL)
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Mabirizi Vicent is a dynamic, results-oriented researcher known for his creativity, analytical thinking, and customer-focused approach. He upholds values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for all. Vicent is a versatile researcher with a strong skillset in scientific research, requirement engineering, large-scale data analysis, and problem-solving in design and systems integration.
He holds a Master of Science in Health Information Technology from Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and graduated with First Class Honors in his Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the same institution. As a standout student, he was the recipient of the BIT Convocation Award for the Class of 2018. He has further honed his skills with certifications such as Instructional Design for Active Learning (Alison, CPD Certified), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), and Google Certified Associate Cloud Engineer (GCACE).
With over five years of university-level teaching experience, Vicent has taught a range of programming and technology courses, including Object-Oriented Programming (Java), Structured Programming (C), Scripting Languages, Mobile Application Programming, Database Programming, and Web Design and Development. His teaching contributions span several institutions, including Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Bishop Barham University College, and Kabale University.
In addition to his teaching career, Vicent has extensive experience in grant writing. Over the past five years, he has successfully secured four research grants from various Ugandan institutions, including the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training at MUST, and the Directorate of Research and Grants at Kabale University.
His research interests lie primarily in the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to solve pressing health-related challenges. His recent research work focuses on improving the detection and classification of DICOM images by applying Deep Learning techniques.
Qualifications
Research Interests
AI for Healthcare: Exploring the applications of AI in healthcare, including medical image analysis, disease diagnosis and Prognosis, and healthcare management optimisation.