13/03/2026
ENGINEERING THE FUTURE!!!
I began my academic journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Mulungushi University in Zambia. My interest in intelligent machines and automation later led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Control Systems and Robotics in Poland, where I deepened my understanding of autonomous systems and advanced control methods. I am currently pursuing a PhD in Electronics Engineering with a focus on Robotics in South Africa, where my research focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems for complex environments.
My passion gradually grew around Control Systems, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence. These fields focus on designing systems that can sense their environment, make decisions, and act intelligently. Today, industries around the world are shifting toward automation and intelligent machines, and engineers who understand how to design such systems will shape the future of technology.
Through research and practical work, I now focus on developing robotic systems that can perform inspections in dangerous environments or unstructured environments such as underground mines and Agriculture environments. These robots use technologies such as LiDAR sensors, depth cameras, and AI algorithms to analyze environments, detect structural risks such as fractures or unstable rock formations, and help improve safety for workers. Control systems ensure that these robots can move autonomously, maintain stability, and make accurate decisions in complex environments.
Working on robotics and AI has taught me that engineering today is interdisciplinary. A single project may require knowledge in Control Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Electronics and Embedded Systems, and Mechanical Design and Robotics. My journey has also given me opportunities to collaborate with international research communities such as INESC TEC in Portugal, where I have contributed to research in agricultural robotics, further demonstrating how engineering skills can connect students from Zambia to global innovation networks.
For students choosing projects or still figuring out their career path, my advice is choose projects that solve real problems and challenge you to learn new technologies. Fields such as robotics, AI, and automation are transforming industries worldwide, and students who explore these areas early can open doors to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It is normal not to have everything figured out at the beginning but what matters is staying curious, building practical skills, and being consistent in learning. Engineering is a journey of growth, and with discipline and determination, your ideas today can become the technologies that shape tomorrow.