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Thematic Research Area

Modelling & Simulation

Agri-data science and systems modelling for African food security

info Overview

The Modelling & Simulation theme applies mathematical and statistical modelling to complex African systems — from agricultural production forecasting to epidemiological compartmental models. Researchers develop bespoke simulation frameworks that account for the unique ecological, climatic, and socioeconomic factors shaping outcomes across the continent.

flag Objectives

  • Develop crop-yield prediction models for East African smallholders
  • Build compartmental epidemiological models for endemic diseases
  • Simulate road traffic safety under African infrastructure conditions
  • Create agent-based models for urban food systems

settings Methods & Approaches

check_circle Ordinary and partial differential equations for biological systems
check_circle Poisson and negative-binomial models for count data
check_circle Agent-based simulation via NetLogo and Mesa
check_circle Bayesian inference for parameter uncertainty quantification

folder_open Related Projects

Poisson Modelling of Road Traffic Accidents
Completed

Spatial Poisson regression for accident hotspot identification on the Northern Corridor.

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Crop Yield Forecasting for East Africa
Active

ML ensemble models integrating satellite NDVI, rainfall, and soil data for maize yield prediction.

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