Research Areas

Associate Professor Chomora Mikeka has expertise in eight specific research and consultancy areas: 1. Software Development, 2. Antenna and RF Engineering, 3. Broadband Internet, 4. Internet of Things (IoT), 5. Transport Systems Innovation, 6. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Future Networks, 7. Energy-Aware Systems, and 8. Spectrum Use Audit.,

Profile

Associate Professor Chomora Mikeka holds a PhD from the Division of Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering at Yokohama National University, Japan. His PhD research was about power autonomous sensor radio based on cellular and digital TV RF energy harvesting. He is an inventor and holds a Malawi patent number MW/P/2015/00003 on a multi-functional antenna for DTV, TVWS Internet and DTT services. He has collaborated in the design, simulations and fabrication of an ultra-low power DC-DC buck boost converter with regulated output for less than a milliwatt RF energy harvesting used in modern day communications devices. Chomora Mikeka is a UN consultant (Index No.: 00693932) on Digital Technologies in the Transportation System. He is also the lead partner with the University of Strathclyde on Enabling Affordable Internet Access with Dynamic Spectrum Management and Software Defined Radio. In 2019, Associate Professor Chomora Mikeka was awarded a Lifetime Achiever by the ICT Association of Malawi through the Honorable Minister of Information, Civic Education and Communications Technology in acknowledging him as an individual who has contributed remarkably to the ICT industry in the country and abroad. In 2020, he has been appointed Chairperson of the African Organisation for Standardisation | ARSO (ARSO TC 78 - Medical Devices and Equipment). Additionally, he has been appointed a Board Member for the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST).

Publications

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  DTV band micropower RF energy-harvesting circuit architecture and performance analysis C Mikeka, H Arai, A Georgiadis, A Collado 2011 IEEE International Conference on RFID-Technologies and Applications (0)
  

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  Design of a cellular energy-harvesting radio C Mikeka, H Arai 2009 European Wireless Technology Conference, 73-76 (0)
  

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  Malawi television white spaces (TVWS) pilot network performance analysis C Mikeka, M Thodi, JSP Mlatho, J Pinifolo, D Kondwani, L Momba, ... Journal of Wireless Networking and Communications 4 (1), 26-32 (0)
  

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  An assessment study on white spaces in Malawi using affordable tools M Zennaro, E Pietrosemoli, JSP Mlatho, M Thodi, C Mikeka 2013 IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference (GHTC), 265-269 (0)
  

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  Smart water leakage detection and metering device B Sithole, S Rimer, K Ouahada, C Mikeka, J Pinifolo 2016 IST-Africa Week Conference, 1-9 (0)
  

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  A voltage-boosting antenna for RF energy harvesting H Arai, M Chomora, M Yoshida 2012 IEEE International Workshop on Antenna Technology (IWAT), 169-172 (0)
  

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  Development of a batteryless sensor transmitter C Mikeka, H Arai 2010 IEEE Radio and Wireless Symposium (RWS), 68-71 (0)
  

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  Preliminary performance assessment of TV white spaces technology for broadband communication in Malawi C Mikeka, JS Mlatho, M Thodi, J Pinifolo, D Kondwani, L Momba, ... Procedia Engineering 78, 149-154 (0)
  

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  Dual-band RF energy-harvesting circuit for range enhancement in passive tags C Mikeka, H Arai Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Antennas and Propagation (0)
  

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  Bridging Africa's broadband divide DL Johnson, C Mikeka IEEE Spectrum 53 (9), 42-56 (0)
  

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  Microwave tooth for sensor power supply in battery-free applications C Mikeka, H Arai Asia-Pacific Microwave Conference 2011, 1802-1805 (0)
  

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  Optimum tilt angle for photovoltaic solar panels in Zomba district, Malawi B Kamanga, C Kamunda, JSP Mlatho, C Mikeka Journal of Solar Energy (0)
  

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  TV White Spaces, I presume? M Zennaro, E Pietrosemoli, A Arcia-Moret, C Mikeka, J Pinifolo, C Wang, ... proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Information and (0)
  

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  Performance assessment of an improved cook stove (Esperanza) in a typical domestic setting: implications for energy saving MF Chagunda, C Kamunda, J Mlatho, C Mikeka, L Palamuleni Energy, Sustainability and Society 7 (1), 19 (0)
  

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  Notched Circular Microstrip Patch Antenna integrated with a single diode rectifier for energy-harvesting prosthetic leg C Mikeka, H Arai 2011 IEEE Topical Conference on Biomedical Wireless Technologies, Networks (0)
  

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  Analysis of bluetooth and Wi-Fi interference in smart home NB Tshiluna, HL Mathevula, S Rimer, J Pinifolo, BS Paul, S Jayram, ... 2016 International Conference on Advances in Computing and Communication (0)
  

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  Malawi's TV white space regulations:: A review and comparison with FCC and Ofcom regulations T Nyasulu, DH Crawford, C Mikeka 2018 IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC), 1-6 (0)
  

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  Machine Learning-Based Patient Load Prediction and IoT Integrated Intelligent Patient Transfer Systems K Mtonga, S Kumaran, C Mikeka, K Jayavel, J Nsenga Future Internet 11 (11), 236 (0)
  

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  Malawi and South Africa pioneer unused TV frequencies for rural broadband DL Johnson, C Mikeka IEEE (0)
  

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  TV white spaces technical rules for Africa to enable efficient spectrum management J Pinifolo, S Rimer, B Paul, C Mikeka, J Mlatho UbuntuNet Alliance (0)
  

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  A DC voltage boosting rectenna for RF energy harvesting in FM bands H Arai, M Yoshida, C Mikeka IEICE Technical Report, A. P2012-23 (2012-05) (0)
  

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  Design of a low cost television White Space Z antenna J Pinifolo, S Rimer, B Paul, C Daka, C Mikeka, S Mlatho 2015 IST-Africa Conference, 1-7 (0)
  

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  Successful deployment and key applications of Television White Space Networks (TVWS) in Malawi J Pinifolo, S Rimer, B Paul, C Mikeka, J Mlatho, L Momba UbuntuNet Alliance (0)
  

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  TV white spaces, I presume? the quest for TVWS in Malawi and Zambia M Zennaro, E Pietrosemoli, A Arcia-Moret, C Mikeka, J Pinifolo, C Wang, ... Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Information and (0)
  

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  Discharge characteristics as the criteria for replacing batteries with power harvesting circuits in sensor systems C Mikeka, H Arai 6th Conference on Ph. D. Research in Microelectronics & Electronics, 1-4 (0)
  

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  Design of an IoT-Based Fuzzy Approximation Prediction Model for Early Fire Detection to Aid Public Safety and Control in the Local Urban Markets E Lule, C Mikeka, A Ngenzi, D Mukanyiligira Symmetry 12 (9), 1391 (0)
  

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  A Distance Integrated Triage System for Crowded Health Centers K Jayavel, J Nsenga, C Mikeka Innovation in Information Systems and Technologies to Support Learning (0)
  

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  A Distance Integrated Triage System for Crowded Health Centers K Mtonga, W Kasakula, S Kumaran, K Jayavel, J Nsenga, C Mikeka International Conference Europe Middle East & North Africa Information (0)
  

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  Assessment of noise levels in heavy and light industries in Blantyre City, Malawi I Chirwa, JS Mlatho, C Kamunda, C Mikeka Malawi Journal of Science and Technology 11 (1), 73-92 (0)
  

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  Analysis of Mobile Telecommunication Networks’ Coverage and Internet Capacity to Support mHealth Applications in Blantyre City: A Case of TNM and Airtel Networks A Kaliwo, C Mikeka, H Gombachika, S Kaunda, C Mlangeni (0)
  

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  Tackling the Issues of Powering Mobile IoT Sensors and Systems Using Off-Grid Sources of Energy, the Case of the Real-Time Web-Based Temperature Monitoring System in Malawi A Kaliwo, C Mikeka International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing (0)
  

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  Enhanced-Gain Low Cost Television White Space Z Antenna Using a Thick Diameter Copper Wire J Pinifolo, S Rimer, B Paul, C Daka, C Mikeka, S Mlatho Journal of Wireless Networking and Communications 7 (1), 21-30 (0)
  

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  Design of a low cost Television White Space Z antenna P Jonathan, S Rimer, B Paul, C Daka, C Mikeka, S Mlatho (0)
  

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  E-education–Using the Simplest Technologies to Empower Local Communities for Development in Malawi A Mtembenuzeni, C Mikeka International Conference on e-Infrastructure and e-Services for Developing (0)
  

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  Piloting White Spaces for DSpaces in Malawi C Mikeka UbuntuNet Alliance (0)
  

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  A ground slot for harmonic suppression C Mikeka, H Arai 2012 15 International Symposium on Antenna Technology and Applied (0)
  

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  Design issues in radio frequency energy harvesting system C Mikeka, H Arai Sustainable Energy Harvesting Technologies-Past, Present and Future, 235-256 (0)
  

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  Novel wearable sensors for body area network applications C Mikeka, H Arai Microwave and Millimeter Wave Circuits and Systems: Emerging Design (0)
  

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