Conference Committee
Conference Chairs
- Prof. Bingwen Yan, Head of Department: Operations Management, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Symphony Way, Bellville, Cape Town, South Africa
- Professor Charles Mbohwa, Distinguished Professor, University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa and President of IEOM Society / IEOM Global Council
- Dr. Ahad Ali, Associate Professor, Director of Industrial Engineering Program, Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan, USA and CEO of IEOM Society International
Program Chairs
- Professor Don Reimer, Chief Operating Officer, IEOM Society
- Dr. Linda Zhang, Professor of Operations Management, IESEG School of Business, Paris La Defense, France
- Professor Kemlall Ramdass, Full Professor, Department of Industrial and Engineering Management, College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET), University of South Africa (UNISA), Pretoria, South Africa
Technical Chairs
- Dr. Thaba, UJ
- Dr. Nita, UJ
8th African IEOM Ghana Conference Chair
Abeeku Sam Edu, PhD
Senior Lecturer
Decision Science and Information Systems
Operations & Management Information Systems Dept.
University of Ghana Business School
Office: UGBS Graduate Building, 3rd Floor, 3W8
Address: P. O. Box LG 78, Legon, Accra, Ghana
Telephone: +233 243 85 1124
Email: asedu@ug.edu.gh
Website: www.ugbs.ug.edu.gh
Organizing Committee
- Prof Bingwen Yan (Chair), Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Mr Bharet Morar, Acting Head of Department: Industrial and Systems Engineering, CPUT
- Prof Renitha Rampersad, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Prof Senthil Krishnamurthy, Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Dr Tshifhiwa Nenzhelele, Tshwane University of Technology
- Dr Samuel Gqibani, University of Johannesburg
- Dr Blessed Sarema (Secretariat), University of the Witwatersrand
Program Committee – South Africa
- Dr. Pule Kholopane, Professor at Vaal University of Technology (VUT), South Africa
- Dr. Joke Buhrmann, Director of the School of Industrial Engineering & Associate Professor at North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa
- Prof. Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju, Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Prof. Khumbulani Mpofu, Vice Chancellor, Solusi University, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Dr. Olufemi Adetunji, Professor and Head of Department, Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Pretoria, South Africa
- Prof. Sarma Yadavalli, Past Professor in Industrial Engineering, University of Pretoria (UP)
- Prof. Thomas Tengen, Vaal University of Technology (VUT)
- Prof. Clinton Aigbavboa, University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Track Chairs
| ID | Track Name | Track Chair |
| 1 | Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | Dr Edward Nkadimeng, University of the Witwatersrand |
| 2 | Automation, Robotics and Autonomous Systems | Dr Rumbidzai Muvunzi, Senior Lecturer, School of Mechanical, Industrial & Aeronautical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand |
| 3 | Business Management and Operations Management | Prof. Khathutshelo Mushavhanamadi, Associate Professor, Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg |
| 4 | Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0 and IoT | Dr Eric Bakama, Durban University of Technology (DUT) Prof Rendani Wilson Maladzhi, Associate Professor, Head of Department: Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Durban University of Technology |
| 5 | Engineering Education and Curriculum Improvement | Prof Manimagalay Chetty, HOD: Department of Chemical Engineering, Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| 6 | Engineering Management and Project Management | Prof Brink Botha, Head of Department of Management and Project Management, Faculty of Business and Management Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| 7 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Dr Lawrance Seseni (UJ) |
| 8 | Facility Planning and Layout | Mr Bharet Morar, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, CPUT |
| 9 | Human Factors, Ergonomics and Healthcare Systems | Dr Kefiwe Vanessa Mokwebo, University of the Wsterstern Cape (UWC) |
| 10 | Lean Six Sigma and Operations Excellence | Dr Edward Davies, Extraordinary Senior Lecturer, Department of Industrial Engineering, Nelson Mandela University, South Africa |
| 11 | Manufacturing, Assembly and Design | Prof. K. Ramdass, Department of Industrial Engineering, UNISA Florida Campus. Roodepoort |
| 12 | Quality, Reliability and Maintenance | Prof. Oludolapo Akanni Olanrewaju (DUT) |
| 13 | Simulation, Optimization and Productivity Improvement | Dr David Tshwane (CSIR) |
| 14 | Supply Chain and Logistics | Dr Rebecca Setino (Transnet Engineering) |
| 15 | Sustainability, Green Systems and Energy | Dr Nomcebo Ubisi (HSRC) |
| 16 | Case Studies and Best Practices | Prof Rozenda Hendrickse, Head of Department: Public Administration and Governance, CPUT |
Competition Chairs
| ID | Competition Name | Competition Chair |
| 1 | Undergraduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by SIEMENS | Prof Nelson Sizwe Madonsela, Associate Professor, Head of Department of Quality and Operations Management, Faculty of Engineering & the Built Environment, University of Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 2 | Undergraduate Research Competition sponsored by Daikin Applied | Dr. Judith Nkuna, Senior Lecturer, Department of Quality & Operations Management, University of Johannesburg |
| 3 | Graduate Student Paper Competition Sponsored by EATON Corporation | Dr. Ipfi Nemudzivhadi, Lecturer, Department of Operations Management, Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) |
| 4 | Doctoral Dissertation Competition sponsored by Airbus | Prof Thanyani Pandelani, Assoc. Prof., Department of Mechanical, Bioresources and Biomedical Engineering, School of Engineering and the Built Environment, UNISA |
| 5 | Master’s Thesis Competition | Dr. Rebecca Setino, General Supply Chain Manager at Transnet |
| 6 | Senior Design Project Competition | Dr Stanley Fore, Senior Lecturer, Department of Management and Project Management, Cape Peninsula University of Technology |
| 7 | High School STEM Competition | Dr Larancr Seseni |
| 8 | AI-ML Competition | Dr Edward Nkadimeng |
| 9 | Global Design Competition sponsored by Amatrol Inc. | Dr Lawrance Seseni |
| 10 | Human Factors and Ergonomics Competition | Prof Anup Pradhan, Associate Professor, Quality & Operations Management, Engineering and the Built Environment, CPUT |
| 11 | Lean Six Sigma Competition | Dr. Mukondeleli Kanakana-Katumba, VUT |
| 12 | Simulation Competition | Dr David Tshwane |
| 13 | Supply Chain and Logistics Competition sponsored by aThingz | Dr. Save Akilimalissiga, Quality and Operations Management, University of Johannesburg, South Africa |
| 14 | Poster Competition | Prof. Ms. Hemisha Makan, Department of Transport and Supply Chain Management, University of Johannesburg |
IEOM African Country Representatives
| SL. | Country | Name | University |
| 1 | Algeria | Hitham Ali Yami | University of Sfax |
| 2 | Angola | N. Armando | Universidade Kimpa Vita |
| 3 | Benin | Osatohanmwen Enehizena | University of Benin |
| 4 | Botswana | Michael Mutingi | University of Botswana |
| 5 | Burkina Faso | M.T. Dandjinou | Nazi BONI University/LAMDI, Bobo-Dioulasso |
| 6 | Burundi | Mikerego Emmanuel and Jeremie Ndikumagenge | University of Burundi |
| 7 | Cameroon | Jean-Claude Mbianda | University of Yaoundé I |
| 8 | Cape Verde | Sónia Semedo | University of Cape Verde |
| 9 | Central African Republic | F.A. Muvundja | Université Catholique de Bukavu (UCB) |
| 10 | Chad | J. Mbainaibeye | Université de DOBA |
| 11 | Comoros | Said Soudjay | University of Comoros, Moroni |
| 12 | Congo | Clarimon Georges Kiakondo | Faculté des sciences et technologies, Brazzaville |
| 13 | Côte d’Ivoire | M.M. Wielfrid | Institut National Polytechnique Felix Houphouët-Boigny (INPHB), Yamoussoukro |
| 14 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | G.-N.T. Longandjo | Université Nouveaux Horizons, Lubumbashi |
| 15 | Djibouti | Abdoulkader Ibrahim Idriss | University of Djibouti |
| 16 | Egypt | Noha Mostafa | The British Univeristy of Egypt |
| 17 | Equatorial Guinea | G.A. Mboro Nchama | Universidad Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial (UNGE), Malabo |
| 18 | Eritrea | R. Kumar | Eritrea Institute of Technology, Asmara |
| 19 | Eswatini | Sandile Motsa | University of Eswatini, Kwaluseni |
| 20 | Ethiopia | Befekadu Zeleke | Bahir Dar Textile Share Company |
| 21 | Gabon | Jean Brice MANDATSY Moungomo | Ecole Normale Supérieure de l’Enseignement Technique (ENSET) |
| 22 | Gambia | M. Minteh | Ministry of Agriculture, Gambia |
| 23 | Ghana | Kwame Osei | Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology |
| 24 | Guinea | Sekou Traore | Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry |
| 25 | Guinea-Bissau | Amará Jaurá | CENFI Centro de Formaçao Industrial |
| 26 | Kenya | Joseph Onyango | Kenyatta University |
| 27 | Lesotho | Khobatha Setetemela | National University of Lesotho, Roma |
| 28 | Liberia | G. Nallo | University of Liberia Pacific, Monrovia |
| 29 | Libya | Omar Elmabrouk | Benghazi University |
| 30 | Madagascar | Marni Lafleur | University of Madagascar |
| 31 | Malawi | C. Mikeka | University of Malawi (UNIMA), Zomba |
| 32 | Mali | C.O. Bagayoko | USTTB, Bamako |
| 33 | Mauritania | A.M. Idriss | Al Aassriya Nouakchott University, Nouakchott |
| 34 | Mauritius | Devkumar Callychurn | University of Mauritius |
| 35 | Mayotte | Thibaut L’Honoré | Université de Mayotte |
| 36 | Morocco | Abdelaziz Berrado | The Ecole Mohammadia d’Ingénieurs, Mohammed V University |
| 37 | Mozambique | Carlos Manuel | Eduardo Mondlane University |
| 38 | Namibia | Michael Mutingi | Namibia University of Science and Technology |
| 39 | Niger | N.D. Lamso | Université de Abdou Moumouni, Niamey |
| 40 | Nigeria | Paul Amaechi Ozor | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| 41 | Reunion | Eric Fock | University of Reunion |
| 42 | Rwanda | Shyaka Gilbert | University of Rwanda |
| 43 | São Tomé and Príncipe |
Eurídice Helga Aguiar |
Universidade de São Tomé e Príncipe |
| 44 | Senegal | Mamadou Diouf | Université Cheikh Anta Diop |
| 45 | Seychelles | Paul Kang’Ethe | University of Seychelles |
| 46 | Sierra Leone | H. Wurie | University of Sierra Leone, Freetown |
| 47 | Somalia | Eng. Abdirahman Ismail Dhaqane | Mogadishu University |
| 48 | South Africa | Henry Ncube | University of Johannesburg |
| 49 | South Sudan | F.N. Osman | University of Medical Sciences and Technology, South Sudan |
| 50 | Sudan | Ahmed Hassan | Sudan University of Science and Technology |
| 51 | Tanzania | Elisha Kibona | University of Dar es Salaam |
| 52 | Togo | Komi Mawuli | University of Lomé |
| 53 | Tunisia | Salah BENABDALLAH | University of Tunisia |
| 54 | Uganda | Sam Kabugo | Makerere University |
| 55 | Zambia | Bupe Getrude Mwanza | University of Zambia |
| 56 | Zimbabwe | Loice K. Gudukeya | University of Zimbabwe |
Program Committee – International
Dr A.O. Adewumi, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Dr Abdelkabir Charkaoui, Hassan 1st University, Morocco
Dr Abderrahmane Mellak, University of Boumerdes, Algeria
Dr Ahmed Aboutajeddine, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah Univ. of Fez, Morocco
Dr Amine Belhadi, Cadi Ayyad University, Marrakech, Morocco
Dr Anup Pradhan, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr Bouloiz Hafida, ENSA, Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, Morocco
Dr Bupe Getrude Mwanza, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
Dr Ilham Kissani, Al Akhawayn University, Ifrane, Morocco
Dr Imane Bouhaddou, ENSAM, Moulay Ismail University, Meknes, Morocco
Dr Jabil Arif, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Morocco
Dr Jamal Elbaz, Ibn Zohr University, Morocco
Dr Jaouad Boukachour, Université Le Havre, France
Dr Jihong Yan, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China
Dr Joshua Ofori-Amanfo, University of Ghana Business School, Accra – Ghana
Dr Michael Mutingi, University of Botswana, Botswana
Dr Miguel Sanz Bobi, Comillas Pontifical University, Spain
Dr Mohamed Grida, Zagazig University, Egypt
Dr Nadia Hamani, Picardie Jules Verne University, Amiens, France
Dr Nejib Chouaibi, Polytechnic School of Tunisia, Tunisia
Dr Noha Mostafa, The British University in Egypt, Cairo, Egypt
Dr Said Elfezazi, Caddi Ayyad University, Morocco
Dr Salah BENABDALLAH, Tunis Business School, University of Tunis, Tunisia
Dr Sebonkile Cynthia Thaba, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Dr Tawanda Mushiri, University of Zimbabwe
Dr Youssef Zaz, Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Morocco
Dr Zakaria Yahia, E-JUST, Alexandria, Egypt
Advisory Committee
Dr Abdul Hakim Halim, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Indonesia
Dr Abdul Talib Bon, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia
Dr Abdul-Rahman Al-Ali, American University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Dr Abdur Rahim, University of New Brunswick, Canada
Dr Abu Masud, Wichita State University, Kansas, USA
Dr Alfredo Soeiro, University of Porto, Portugal
Dr Ali ElKamel, University of Waterloo, Canada
Dr Arun Kumar, RMIT University, Australia
Dr Asela K. Kulatunga, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
Dr Budi Santosa, ITS, Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia
Dr Devdas Shetty, University of Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Dr Hamid Parsaei, Texas A&M University (College Station)
Dr Hamid Seifoddini, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, USA
Dr Ho Hwi Chie, Bina Nusantara University (Binus), Indonesia
Dr Jay Lee, University of Maryland, College Park
Dr Jose Arturo Garza-Reyes, University of Derby, UK
Dr Kannan Govindan, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Dr Li Zheng, Tsinghua University, China
Dr Olufemi Adetunji, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Dr Robert de Souza, The Logistics Institute – Asia Pacific, Singapore
Dr Rosemary Seva, De La Salle University – Manila, Philippines
Technical Committee
Abdulaziz Alshalfan Kuwait University
Abdullah All Mamun University of Huddersfield
Abhishek Baer American Battery Solutions
Abongile Zweni Sol Plaatje University (SPU)
Adebayo Dosa Durban University of Technology
Adefemi A. Obalade University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Aditya Panchal Lawrence Technological University
Adjallah Kondo H Institut Nationale Polytechnique de Lorraine (France)
Agus Mulyadi Universitas Muhammadiyah Riau, Indonesia
Akinlo Mogbojuri Durban University of Technology
Ali Allahverdi Gazi University,Turky
Ali Koç TED University
Alireza Babakhan Alborz Research and Technology Fund
Amanda Yenge Durban University of Technology
Andani Gudumi Vaal University of Technology
Anggara Nugraha Shipbuilding Institute of Polytechnic Surabaya
Aniruddha Roy Protya BUET
Anup Pradhan University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Anwar Hossain AIUB Dhaka
Arjun Ghatule Prin. L. N. Welingkar IMDR, Mumbai, India
Arnaud Duchosal, University of Tours, France
Ashiqur Rahman Khan Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology
Atul Khanna AWS, Support Manager at AWS in Dallas, USA
Austin Julian Gabano University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Berna Ağildere Gazi University,Turkiye
Bingwen Yan Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Blessed Sarema University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Brink Botha Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Chaitanya Arekar Meta, USA
Chand Sahil Mansuri Binghamton University
David Chien-Liang University of Taipei
Davison Zimwara NUST, ZW
Debkumar Chakrabarti IIT Guwahati
Dennit Adams Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Donell Agwanda University of Nairobi
Douw Faurie Tshwane University of Technology
Edward Davies Stellenbosch University
Emre Caliskan Gazi University,Turkiye
Enver Yucesan INSEAD, France
Eric Mikobi Bakama Durban University of Technology
Eriyeti Murena National University of Science and Technology
Ezile Mnukwa University of Johannesburg
Ezutah Olugu University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Farzana Chowdhury Independent University, Bangladesh
Funke Adedeji University of Pretoria, SA
Gautam Nayak META
Gbeminiyi Oyewole University of the Witwatersrand
Gcina Nzima University of Johannesburg
Gift Laolang Walter Sisulu University
Girish Gopalakrishnan CNH (Case New Holland)
Gul Didem Batur Sir Gazi University,Turkey
Hernando Saenz Fundación Univ. Tecnológico Comfenalco Cartagena
Hilda Kundai Chikwanda University of Pretoria
Honglun Xu University of Texas at El Paso, USA
Imtiajur Rahman Texas State University, USA
Innocentia Mkhize Durban University of Technology
Ipfi Nemudzivhadi Tshwane University of Technology
Iqtiar Siddique University of Texas at El Paso, USA
Ishat Islam Begum Rokeya University Rangpur
Itai Mutadza Harare Institute of Technology
Jan Adrian Angeles University of Santo Tomas
Jan Harm C Pretorius University of Johannesburg
Japheth Bwire EirGrid PLC
Jaskaran Singh Dhiman Kulicke and Soffa
Jawharah Al-Qasebah University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia
Jiaxi Zhu Google
Joel Nadebu Ouma State Department for Public Works
John Paulo Sillano University of Santo Tomas
Jorge Luis Matos Rojas ULIMA, Peru
Joseph Musa University of Zambia
Judith Nkuna University of Johannesburg
- M. Sharif Ahmed Singer Bangladesh Ltd.
Karl van der Merwe Nelson Mandela University
Kasongo Nyembwe Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Kemlall Ramdass University of South Africa (UNISA)
Kennedy Modiri Mereotlhe University of Johannesburg
Khaled Aboalez University of Johannesburg
Kidane Tenaye Addis Ababa University
Kudakwashe Masuka Harare Institute of Technology, Zimbabwe
Kudzai Mudada Stellenbosch University
Lameck Mugwagwa National University of Science and Technology, ZW
Latif Ullah Khattak Bahria university Islamabad
Lawrence Koech Tshwane University of Technology
Linda Malifete University of Johannesburg
Lokesh Karanam RR Donnelley
Lucrecia Valentine Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Lucrecia Valentine Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Lucy Khumalo Durban University of University
Maged Dessouky University of Southern California, USA
Majd Al-atrash Jordan Design & Development
Malwande Sityoshwana Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Manduth Ramchander Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Manimagalay Chetty Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Marwen Elkamel University of Central Florida
Md Muqtadir Fuad Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
Meelan Roopa Stellenbosch University
Mercy Manyuchi University of South Africa
Mharielle Bustamante University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
Michael Emezirinwune Durban University of Technology
Michelle Smit Stellenbosch University
Mncedisi Dewa University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Mohsen Selseleh George Brown College
Mosab Adwan An-Najah National University
Moyahabo Dominic Ramere Tshwane University of Technology
Mustapha Aliyu University of South Africa
Nahida Shaikh GVSN
Nathaniel Olatunde Durban University of Technology, South Africa
Nav Mustafee University of Exeter
Ndivhuwo Nemtajela UNISA
Nita Inderlal Sukdeo University of Johannesburg (UJ)
Nkhodeni Mukwevho Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Nora Arciniegas Fundación Universitaria de Popayán
Nthethele Thakhisi Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Oladeji Ige Durban University of Technology
Ornella Tambwe University of Johannesburg
Prosper Konlan Cranfield University, UK
Raja Vijayakumar Westcliff University
Rendani Maladzhi Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Ronieca Marie Nicandro University of Santo Tomas
Rosheena Jeawon CELT DUT
Rumbidzai Muvunzi University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Russel Christian Robles University of Santo Tomas
Samson Mhlanga National University of Science and Technology, ZW
Saqlain Raza Syed Hamdard University
Sara Sawaqed Versant
Saurabh Singh Wichita State University
Save Akilimalissiga University of Johannesburg
Senthil Thiyagarajan Medline Industries
Serratus Sabah Independent University, Bangladesh
Shriya Madhwani Binghamton University
Sibahle Shandu Durban University of Technology
Sifat Abdul Bari Islamic University of technology ,Dhaka
Sifat Ajmeer Haque Jashore University of Science and Technology
Silver Takudzwa Machisa Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Simon Robel Chemnitz University of Technology
Siphokazi July Tshwane University of Technology
Sohrab Nasiri Palacký University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Stanley Fore Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Stephan Heyns University of Pretoria, South Africa
Stephen Matope Stellenbosch University (SU)
Sudhakar Tiwari Zurich
Sunita Kruger University of Johannesburg
Supphachai Nathaphan Mahidol University. Thailand
Surendran S Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai, India
Syed Faruqui Sam Houston State University, USA
Tanyaradzwa Mushonga National University of Science and Technology
Tawanda Muzamwese Toxiconsol Consultancy
Thabiso Mokoena University of Johannesburg
Trust Mahove Stellenbosch University
Tshifhiwa Nenzhelele Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
Tuangyot Supeekit Mahidol University
Tunde Adeleke Durban University of Technology
Umair Ahmed Politecnico di Milano
Vignesh Jairaj Asahi Kasei Plastics
Virendra Gomase Prin. L.N. Welingkar Ins of Mngt. Dev. and Research
Vuyiseka Sityoshwana Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Vuyo Katiya Mangosuthu University of Technology
Wendel Dela Rosa University of Santo Tomas, Philippines
William Goriwondo National University of Science and Technology, ZW
Xhanti Dyonase Durban University of Technology
Xihlovo Baloyi CPUT
Zakaria Yahia Egypt-Japan University for Sci. and Technology
Zanele Mpanza University of South Africa