About

Dr. Kassim Kalinaki (Member, IEEE) is a computer science researcher, technologist, and educator with over a decade of experience bridging academic research and industry expertise. He holds a Diploma in Computer Engineering from Kyambogo University, a Diploma in IT, as well as BSc and MSc degrees in Computer Science and Engineering from the Islamic University of Technology, Bangladesh. He earned his PhD in Computer Science from the School of Digital Science, Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD). In addition to his academic qualifications, Dr. Kalinaki has obtained several industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity and Big Data Analytics, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor to organizations striving for digital transformation and resilience.
His research areas include: Ecological Informatics, Healthcare Informatics, Data Analytics, Computer Vision, Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning (DL), Digital Image Processing, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), Remote Sensing, and Educational Technologies. He has authored and co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles published by leading publishers such as Springer, Elsevier, Taylor & Francis, IGI Global, Emerald, Wiley, IEEE, and MDPI, advancing state-of-the-art research and innovation. He also serves as a reviewer for numerous international journals, contributing to the quality and integrity of scholarly output in his fields.
Since 2014, Dr. Kalinaki has lectured at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), where he served as Head of the Computer Science Department from 2019 to 2022. Passionate about mentorship and knowledge-sharing, he is committed to shaping future-ready talent and fostering technological innovations that contribute to building a secure, intelligent, and sustainable digital world.

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Research Interests
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Vision
  • Ecological Informatics
  • Healthcare Informatics
  • Cybersecurity
  • IoT
  • Smart Cities
  • Geoscience and Remote Sensing
  • ICT4D
Education
  • PhD in Computer Science, 2025

    Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Brunei Darussalam

  • MSc. Computer Science and Engineering, 2016

    Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • BSc. Computer Science and Engineering, 2013

    Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Diploma in Computer Science and IT, 2011

    Islamic University of Technology (IUT), Dhaka, Bangladesh

  • Ordinary Diploma in Computer Engineering, 2010

    Kyambogo University, Kampala, Uganda

Recent Publications

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IGI Global, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) in Smart Cities: Advancements and Security Challenges, 2025

Kassim Kalinaki, Owais Ahmed Malik, Gusti Ahmad Fanshuri Alfarisy, Jalia Nassanga

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Springer, 2nd International Conference on Machine Intelligence and Emerging Technologies (MIET 2024), 2025

Madinah Nabukeera, Kassim Kalinaki, Moses Matovu, Muhammad Abdus Salam

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Taylor and Francis, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision for Ecological Informatics, 2025

Rufai Yusuf Zakari, Zaharaddeen Karami Lawal, Kassim Kalinaki, Wasswa Shafik

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Recent Events

I’m honored to have participated in the Official Unveiling of the Uganda ICT Intellectual Property (IP) Guidelines, launched by the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, in partnership with JICA and URSB. This initiative marks a significa Read more
I'm elated that Taylor & Francis, a renowned publisher of high-quality research, has spotlighted the work my colleagues and I are doing to protect forest ecosystems using emerging technologies. In their recent spotlight, as they celebrate Read more
Recently, I had the privilege of participating in the Focus Group Discussions organized by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance of Uganda with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The Ministry and JICA are implementing Read more
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