Kalibala Abdonoor
Kampala, Uganda
[email protected]
Mechatronics and Robotics Engineer with over 2 years of experience in the design, development,and implementation of advanced automation systems. Skilled in the integration of mechanical, electrical, and software systems to create efficient and effective solutions for a variety of industries. Proficient in programming languages such as C++, Python, and MATLAB. Strong understanding of sensors, actuators, and control systems. Experience in project management and leading teams of engineers. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Education
Egypt-Japan-University of science and technology , Master of Science (MS), Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering, 2020 ~ 2022
Makerere University Kampala , Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering, 2016 ~ 2020
Kyambogo College School , High School Diploma, A-level, majoring in Mathematics, Physics and Technical Drawing, 2014 ~ 2016
Work Experience
netLabs!UG, Graduate Research Assistant, Jan 2020 ~ Present
- Led hands-on workshops and training sessions introducing students to the foundations of machine learning and Python programming, fostering technical skills crucial to the field of Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering.
- Participated in the data management and administrative process through regular data entry tasks on student project grades, ensuring accuracy and timely updating of academic records.
- Applied the principles of Mechatronics and Robotics in designing and developing machine learning models aimed at resolving complex engineering problems, including machine translation, language modeling, and classification tasks. Leveraged my expertise in data science to perform data cleaning and preparation, ensuring data is optimized for use in developing machine learning models. This process involves applying the concepts of robotics and mechatronics to the data preparation stage, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application in the field of machine learning.
Ministry of works and transport Mbarara Regional Mechanical Workshop, Intern, Jun-August 2017
- I was in the department of mechanical engineering, handling both motor vehicles and heavy plant machines for repair and maintenance under the supervision of the workshop manager.
Peer-reviewed Publications
Abdonoor Kalibala, Abdelfatah Mohamed, Shinjiro Umezu and Samy F. M. Assal, "Modeling and Hybrid Compliant Control for a 2-DOF Robotic Leg With a New Biarticular Actuation," 2022 12th International Conference on CYBER Technology in Automation, Control, and Intelligent Systems (CYBER), Baishan, China, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/CYBER55403.2022.9907465.
Skills
- Mechatronics systems design and development
- Robotics programming and control
- Sensor integration and data analysis
- Project management and team leadership
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Python and MATLAB
Achievements
Finalist for the IEEE-CYBER 2022 Best Paper Award/Best Student Paper Award.
Participated in A-level National mathematics Contest in Uganda representing Kyambogo College School.
Summit's Attended
GGCS2019
This summit took place between 16-18 September 2019 in London, at the Southbank Centre’s wonderful Queen Elizabeth Hall, with 900 of the next generation’s engineers, researchers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers in attendance. The summit focused on a key question such as "Will AI and other transformational technologies change humanity for the better?"
Leisure interests
Playing football, watching movies, listening to music and computer programming.
References
Samy F. M. Assal
Professor of Mechatronics and Robotics
Faculty of Enginnering, Tanta University
Dr. Dorothy Okello
Dean, School of Engineering
Makerere University, Dept. of Elecetrical and Computer Engineering.
