Resource Registry: Interdisciplinary Research

The Research Group on Data, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Innovations for Digital Transformation was founded by Prof. Abejide Ade-Ibijola on April 1, 2022. The group is dedicated to advancing research and practical appli cations in data science, AI, and digital innovations, contributing to solving interdisciplinary challenges. Our research outputs include journal and conference publications, book chapters, patents, software applications, and commercialized products such as video games and mobile applications. The group also plays a crucial role in mentoring undergraduate and postgraduate students, and fostering industry collaborations.

The Wits Institute of Data Science (WIDS) seeks to be a world-leading interdisciplinary research and training institute with a focus on innovation in data science and machine intelligence. The mission of the University of the Witwatersrand is to grow its global stature as a leading research-intensive university and a gateway to research engagement and intellectual achievement in Africa. WIDS will provide a channel through which the above mission can be achieved by fostering intellectual excellence, international competitiveness and local relevance.