Department of Electrical and Smart Systems Engineering

Mr NR Netshikweta

College of Science, Engineering and Technology
School of Engineering
Department: Electrical Engineering
Senior Lecturer
Tel: 011 471 3217
E-mail: netshnr@unisa.ac.za

Expertise

  • Electronics Applications

Qualifications

  • BTech Degree: Engineering: Electrical

Currently teaching

Modules
  • Electronics I
  • Electronics Communications II
  • Microwave Engineering III
  • Radio Engineering III

Fields of academic interests

Research interest areas
  • Network planning and optimization
  • Mobility and resource management
  • Open Distance Learning and Teaching

 

Field of Specialisation

  • Optimisation in wireless networks.

Journal articles

Research output in five years: 2023 -2018

  • Busisiwe, R.L., Mbuyu, S. and Reginald, N.N., 2021. “A fuzzy logic based residential electrical energy optimisation system based on time of use tariffs.” International Energy Journal, 21(3), pp.415-426.

Professional positions, fellowships & awards

Professional Affiliation

  • ECSA, Candidate Member

Projects

  • Application of current topics (e.g., machine learning) in wireless networks to address resource management.

Other

Work experience
  • Lecturer; UNISA, Electrical Engineering Department, October 2008 to present
  • Junior Lecturer; UNISA, Electrical Engineering Department, February 2006-September 2008
  • Lecturer; Central Johannesburg College for FET, Electronics Department, January 2000-December 2005
  • Instructor; Vhembe College for FET; Electronics Department, January 1998-December 1999