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Moatlhodi Kgosimore

Associate Professor

Moatlhodi Kgosimore

Associate Professor

Faculty of Sciences (Department of Biometry and Mathematics (BM))

P/Bag 0027 GABORONE
+267 3650277 cell;+267 71690985
[email protected]

BIOGRAPHY
TEACHING
RESEARCH
CURRENT PROJECTS
ALL PUBLICATIONS

PhD topic: The role of vaccination and treatment interventions on the spread of HIV/AIDS

Degrees

PhD in Mathematics, University of Botswana (2004), Botswana.
MSc in Mathematics (Mathematical Modelling), University of Zimbabwe (1998), Zimbabwe
BSc in Mathematics, University of Botswana (1995), Botswana.

Professional Societies

Member of Mathematical Association of Botswana (MAB)
Member of Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association (SAMSA).

Mathematics
Advanced Calculus
Ordinary Differential Equations
Engineering Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics
Linear Algebra
Biomathematics
Mathematical Modelling
Ecological Modelling
Environmental Modelling

Mathematical modelling of infectious diseases (human and animals)

Potential Research topics

Mathematical modelling substance abuse.
Applications of Fractional Calculus in epidemic models

Mathematical Modelling of infectious diseases of humans (HBV/HCV, Ebola)
Mathematical Modelling effects of alcohol abuse and associated health risks
Mathematical modelling of animal diseases (Foot and mouth, African human Trypanosomiasis, Cow measles, Brucellosis)

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WXpDUTUAAAAJ&hl=en

Levy B., Edhom C., Gaoue O., Kaondera-Shava R., Kgosimore M., Lenhart S., Lephodisa B., Lungu E.M., Marijani T and Nyabadza F. (2017), Modeling the role of public health education in Ebola virus disease outbreaks in Sudan, Infectious Disease Modelling, 2, pp. 323 – 340.

Kgosimore M. and Kelatlhegile G.R. (2016), Mathematical Analysis of dual infection: HIV and TB perspective, Journal of Bioinformatics and Proteomics Review, 2(2), pp. 1–5.

Kgosimore M. and Kelatlhegile G.R. (2016), Mathematical Analysis of Typhoid Infection with Treatment, Journal of Mathematical Sciences: Advances and Applications, 40, pp. 75–91. http:// scientificadvances. co.in.

Iddi J.A., Massawe E.S, Kgosimore M., Nkwenguilila G., (2016), Modelling the impact of multi-interventions Campaigns on Lymphatic Filariasis disease, International Journal of Modern Trends in Engineering and Research, pp. 60–76.

Iddi J.A., Massawe E.S., Nkwenguilila G., Kgosimore M. (2016), The effect of Chemoprophylaxis on Lymphatic Filariasis model, Applied and Computational mathematics, 5(1), pp. 30–39.

Kelatlhegile G.R and Kgosimore M (2015), Bifurcation analysis of vertical transmission model with preventive strategy, Journal of the Egyptian Mathematical Society, http://dx.doi.org /10.1016/j.joems.2015.10.001.

Nyabadza F, Bekele B.T, Rua M.A, Malonza D.M, Chiduku N and Kgosimore M (2015), The implications of HIV Treatment on the HIV-Malaria Co-infection dynamics: A modelling Perspective, BioMed Research International, vol 2015, http://dx.doi.org /10.1155 /2015/659651.

Kgosimore M, Sebolai B, Mabote M and Macheng B.J., (2014), Religious Perspectives in Botswana: The 2011 Botswana Population and Housing Census Data; In the Proceedings of the Botswana Population and Housing Census 2011: Dissemination Conference, 2014.

Nyabadza F, Kgosimore M and Lungu E.M (2013), A treatise of Biological models, Nova Publishers Inc., New York, USA, ISBN 978–1–62257–390–5.

Chibaya S.B, Kgosimore M and Massawe E.S (2013), Mathematical Analysis of drug resistance in vertical transmission of HIV/AIDS, Open Journal of Epidemiology, vol 3, http://www.scirp.org/ journal/ojepi/.

Nyabadza F and Kgosimore M, (2012) Modelling the dynamics of tuberculosis transmission in children and adults, Journal of Mathematics and Statistics, vol 8, pp. 229–240. http://DOI: 10.3844/jmssp.2012.229.240.

Kgosimore M, (2012) Mathematical Analysis of vertical transmission model pp. 165–177, In A treatise of Biological models, Nova Publishers Inc., New York, USA, ISBN 978–1–62257–390–5., Editors: Nyabadza F., Kgosimore M. and Lungu.

Kgosimore M and Lungu E.M (2006), The Effects of vertical transmission of the spread of HIV/AIDS in the presence of treatment, Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering, vol 3, no. 2, pp. 297–312.

Lungu E.M, Kgosimore M and Nyabadza F, (2006), Modelling HIV/AIDS: A Challenging Public Health Issue, Notices of the South African Mathematical Society, vol 37, no1, pp.14–25.

Aganga A.A, Omphile U.J, Chabo R.G, Kgosimore M and Mochankana M, (2005), Goat Production under Traditional Management in Gaborone Agricultural Region in Botswana, Journal of Animal Science and Veterinary Advances, vol 4, no. 5, pp. 515–519.

Kgosimore M. and Lungu E.M. (2004), The Effects of Vaccination and Treatment on the Spread of HIV/AIDS, Journal of Biological Systems, vol 12, no. 4, pp. 399–417.

A.A. Aganga, M. Kgosimore, U.J. Omphile and B.F. Baitirile (2001), Feeding and management of donkeys: Tree bark as a source of nutrients for donkeys in the Central District of Botswana, AGRIPPA on-line journal,

Aganga A.A, Chabo R.G, Kgosimore M, Letso M and Omphile U.J, (1999). Proceeding of the Sheep and Goat Workshop held at the Centre for In-Service and Continuing Education, Botswana College of Agriculture, April 19-23, 1999, Botswana Government Printer, Gaborone, Botswana

Mosiamisi Mokgolele

Senior Lecturer

Mosiamisi Mokgolele

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Sciences (Department of Biometry and Mathematics (BM))

P/Bag 0027 GABORONE
+267 3650282 Cell, +267 73876852
[email protected]

BIOGRAPHY
TEACHING
RESEARCH
CURRENT PROJECTS
ALL PUBLICATIONS

PhD topic: Numerical solution of high frequency acoustic scattering problems.

Degrees

PhD in Mathematics, University of Reading (UK), 2009
MSc Mathematics, University of Sussex (UK), 2001
BSc hons, Mathematics and Meteorology, University of Reading (UK), 2000

Mathematics I, BSB 110
Mathematics II BSB 120

A high frequency scattering problem of convex polygon with Robin boundary conditions

A high frequency scattering problem of curvilinear convex polygon with grazing incidence

Scattering by impedance polygons.

Google Scholar

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M. Mokgolele and A. Likuku. (2016). Preliminary investigation of transfer of metals from soil to vegetables: case study of Spinacia Oleracea L. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 10(9): 307- 313.

S N. Chandler-Wilde, S. Langdon and M. Mokgolele. (2012). A high frequency boundary element method for scattering by convex polygons with impedance boundary conditions. Communications in Computational Physics. 11(2): 573–593.

S. Langdon, M. Mokgolele and S. N. Chandler-Wilde.(2010) High frequency scattering by convex curvilinear polygons. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 234: 2020-2026.

M. Mokgolele. (2015). Boundary element method of solving high frequency scattering problem for obstacles with no corners. African Journal of Pure and applied mathematics: IMHOTEP. Nairobi (Kenya), 3rd -7th August 2015. Math. Proc. 3:38-39.

Gosalamang Ricardo Kelatlhegile

Senior Lecturer

Gosalamang Ricardo Kelatlhegile

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Sciences (Department of Biometry and Mathematics (BM))

P/Bag 0027 GABORONE
+267 3650278
[email protected]

BIOGRAPHY
TEACHING
RESEARCH
CURRENT PROJECTS
ALL PUBLICATIONS

PhD topic: Mathematical analysis of two pathogens (HIV/TB) co-infection model coupled with vertical transmission
MSc topic: HIV/AIDS models with density-dependent demographics

Degrees

PhD in Mathematical Biology, Jilin University, Changchun, China.
MSc in Mathematical Biology, University of Botswana
BedSc in Mathematics, University of Botswana

Mathematical modelling
Population dynamics
General mathematics

My research is an interdisciplinary work focused on mathematical modelling based on the use of modelling various diseases, population dynamics and ecological modelling.

Model of co-infection with free living pathogens.

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=P_BmiLwAAAAJ&hl=en

Kgosimore. M and Kelatlhegile. G.R,(2016) Mathematical analysis of Dual-Infection: HIV and TB perspective Journal of Bioinformatics and Proteomics Review Vol.2(2):

Kgosimore. M. and Kelatlhegile. G.R.,(2016) Mathematical analysis of Typhoid infection with treatment. Journal of Mathematical Sciences Advances and Applications, Vol.40: 75--91.

Kelatlhegile. G.R. and Kgosimore. M., (2015) Bifurcation analysis of vertical transmission model with preventive strategy. Journal of the Egyptian Mathematical Society, Vol.24:492-498,

Kelatlhegile. G.R. and Huang. Q.D., (2013) Modelling the spread of HIV/AIDS epidemic. Communication in Mathematical research. Vol.29,(3): 244--254.

Kelatlhegile. G.R., (2012) A simply HIV/AIDS models with density-dependent demographics. International Journal of Applied Mathematics, Vol.25 (4): 525--545.

Kelatlhegile. G.R., Huang. Q.D. and Wang. S., (2012) Mathematical analysis of one strain HIV/AIDS model coupled with antiretroviral therapy International Journal of Applied Mathematics, Vol.25 (6): 793--809.

Boingotlo Sebolai

Senior Lecturer

Boingotlo Sebolai

Senior Lecturer

Faculty of Sciences (Department of Biometry and Mathematics (BM))

P/Bag 0027 GABORONE
+267 3650337
[email protected]

BIOGRAPHY
TEACHING
RESEARCH
CURRENT PROJECTS
ALL PUBLICATIONS

PhD topic: Effect of Control Density, Control Plot Arrangement, and Assumption of Random or Fixed Effects on Non-replicated experiments for Germplasm Screening Using Spatial Models.

Degrees

PhD Major Agronomy, Minor Biometry, University of Nebraska Lincoln (2003), USA.
MSc Agronomy, University of Nebraska Lincoln (1989), USA.
BSc Agriculture, University of Botswana and Swaziland (1981). Swaziland

Professional Societies

Member of International Biometric Society Botswana Chapter

Experimental Designs
Regression
Multivariate Methods

Applications of multivariate statistical methods in analysis of data

Thermal Profiling and Computer Modeling to Improve Poultry Housing Environment in Botswana: A Case for Large-Scale Broiler Housing Systems

Google Scholar

https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=awIFcRQAAAAJ&hl=en

Sebolai, B., Podisi, B. K., Nsoso, S. J., and Mokhutswhane, B. S. (2014). Using factor analysis to characterise the body structure of male and female indigenous Tswana goat at the kid and grower ages. Botswana Journal of Agriculture and Applied Sciences 10 (1): 30-36.

C. M. Tsopito, J. S. Balogi, E. Z. Mushi, B. Sebolai (2014). Effect of BioproTM on Weight Gain and Blood Cholesterol Concentrations in Feedlot Cattle. Journal of Animal Science Advances 4(10): 1092-1100

Boingotlo Sebolai and Kenneth P. Vogel (2014). Evaluation of Three Breeding Cycles for Seedling Weight of Switchgrass, Big Bluestem, and Indiangrass. Crop Science, vol. 54, pp 1-7 July–August 2014, Published April 25, 2014

Waugh, E.E., D. Seabo, A. A. Aganga, B. M. Zomba, C. M. Tsopito, U. J. Omphile, B. Sebolai and M. Mathaio (2013). Gross and micro anatomical changes occurring at the weight bearing points of ostrich induced by soil or concrete floor and implications for the welfare. BOJAAS 9(1): 41-48.

R. M. Mmolotsi, M. Obopile, B. C. Kwerepe, B. Sebolai, M. Rampart, A. T. Segwagwe, G. Ramolemana, T. M. Maphane, L. Lekorwe, I. Kopong, M. Kelatlhilwe and B. Tiroesele (2012). Studies on Mukwa (Pterocarpus angolensis, D. C.) dieback in Chobe forest reserves in Botswana. Journal of Plant Studies, 1(2), 154 – 157

Waugh, E.E., B.M. Dzoma, D. Seabo, A.A. Aganga, C.M.Tsopito, U.J. Umphile, B. Sebolai and M. Mathaio (2011). Micro-anatomical changes occurring in the mucosal epithelium of gastrointestinal tract components of ostriches fed ration including or excluding grit in Botswana. Botswana Journal of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Vol.7 No.1: 34-38

Mmolotsi, R., A. Lumbile, B. C. Kwerepe, I. Kopong, M. Rampart, A. Segwagwe, B. Sebolai, L. Lekorwe and T. Maphane (2011). Effect of phloem sap deposition on properties of sapwood in Pterocarpus anglolensis (Mukwa) following baek stripping by elephants in Chobe forests reserves in northern Botswana. Botswana Journal of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Vol.7 No.1: 107-111.

Sebolai, B., Nsoso, S. J. and Podisi, B. (2012). The estimation live weight based on linear traits in indigenous Tswana goats at various ages in Botswana. Trop Anim Health and Prod 44 (4):899-904

Sebolai, B., Oladele, O. I., Senyane, B., and Nsoso, S. J. (2011). Strengthening capacity for agricultural research and development in Africa: Change management of agricultural research in Botswana. Uniswa Journal of Agriculture,Vol 15, No. 2:218-223.

Waugh, E.E., B.M. Dzoma, D. Seabo, A.A. Aganga, C.M.Tsopito, U.J. Umphile, B. Sebolai and L. Malela (2007). Gross Adaptive Morphologic changes occurring in the gastrointestinal tract components of ostriches fed ration including or excluding grit in Botswana. International Journal of Poultry Science 6(4): 271-275

Sebolai, B., Aganga, A. A. and Thema, T. (2006). Factor analysis of components of minerals and tannins in teas locally available in Botswana. Botswana Journal of Agriculture and Applied Sciences Vol.2 No.2, 156-163.

Sebolai, B., Pedersen, J.F., Marx, D.B. and Boykin, D. L. (2005). Effect of Control Density, Control Plot Arrangement, and Assumption of Random or Fixed Effects on Nonreplicated Experiments for Germplasm Screening Using Spatial Models. Crop Science. 45:1978-1984

Aganga, A. A., Machacha, S., Sebolai, B., Thema, T. and Marotsi, B. B. (2005). Minerals in Soils and Forages Irrigated with Secondary Treated Sewage Water in Sebele, Botswana. Journal of Applied Sciences 5(1): 155-161.

Madibela, O.R., Mabutho, S. and Sebolai, B. (2003). Dry Matter and Crude Protein Degradability of four Parasitic Plants (Mistletoes) Associated with Browse Trees in Botswana. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 35, 365-372.

Panin, A., Glalah, P., Mahabile, M. and Sebolai, B. (1993). Prospects for Improving Smallholder Food Production in Arid Africa and Its Implications for Household Food Security. A Case Study of Botswana. Quarterly Journal of International Agriculture, 32, Number 3, 308- 27.

Chiteng’a John Chikunji

Associate Professor

Chiteng’a John Chikunji

Associate Professor

Faculty of Sciences (Department of Biometry and Mathematics (BM))

P/Bag 0027 GABORONE
+267 3650283
[email protected]

BIOGRAPHY
TEACHING
RESEARCH
CURRENT PROJECTS
ALL PUBLICATIONS

PhD topic: On the Classification of Finite Rings
MSc topic: On Projective Characters of Rotation Subgroups of Wely Groups of Types D₆ and D₇

Degrees

PhD in Pure Mathematics, University of Reading (1996), UK.
MSc in Algebra, University of Zambia (1988), Zambia.
BSc with Education in Mathematics, University of Zambia (1985), Zambia.

Professional Societies

Member of the Southern Africa Mathematical Sciences Association (SAMSA) (Former Treasurer and Former President of SAMSA).

Algebra, Analysis and Topology: Linear Algebra, Calculus and Analytic Geometry, Group Theory, Rings and Modules, Commutative Algebra, Advanced Linear Algebra, Field and Galois Theory, Representation Theory, Non Commutative Ring Theory, Abstract Integration, Real and Functional Analysis, Operator Theory, Banach Algebra, Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, General Topology, Algebraic Topology and Ordered Sets.

Primary Research Areas

Classification and Enumeration of Finite Rings

Potential Research Topics

Unit Groups of Completely Primary Finite Rings.
Automorphism Groups of Completely Primary Finite Rings.

Determination of Unit groups and Automorphism groups of completely primary finite rings with cube radical zero.

Google Scholar

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O. M. Oduor, C. J. Chikunji & O. N. Ongati (2009) Unit Groups of k+1 Radical Zero commutative finite rings, International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Vol. 57(1), 57-68. ISSN 1314-3315.

O. M. Oduor & C. J. Chikunji (2009) Unit groups of certain classes of commutative finite rings, Journal of Mathematical Sciences, Vol. 20(3), 275-280. ISSN 0974-5548.

C. J. Chikunji, (2008) Automorphism groups of finite rings of characteristic p2 and p3, Glasnik Matematicki, 43, 25-40.

C. J. Chikunji, (2008) Automorphisms of completely primary finite rings of characteristic p, Colloquium Mathematicum, 111, 91-113. ISSN: 0010-1354(p), 1730-6302(e). DOI: 10.4064/cm111-1-9

C. J. Chikunji, (2008) On unit groups of completely primary finite rings, Mathematical Journal of Okayama University, 50, 149-160. ISSN 0030-1566.

C. J. Chikunji, (2005) Unit groups of a certain class of completely primary finite rings, Mathematical Journal of Okayama University,Vol. 47, 39-53.

C. J. Chikunji, (2005) Unit groups of cube radical zero commutative completely primary finite rings, International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, Vol.2005, No. 4, 579-592.