Organisation Name
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
Industry
Education
Organisation Website
Country
Ethiopia
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG 4: Quality Education
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
General Description of the AI tool
Using AI for inclusive resource allocation and administering in boarding universities is an important aspect. In the case of Ethiopian Universities, class, exams and laboratories are being scheduled in a four story buildings with no lift or ramp access. The allocation of this resources are not considerate for disability and other inclusivity issues. The project uses a mathematical formualtion and design of appropriate computational intelligence algorithms towards achieving an optimum inclusive resource allocation.
Relevant Research and Publications
1. A manuscript, titled "Inclusive Examination Timetabling", is under consideration in the Journal "Foundations of Computing and Decision Sciences", submitted March 12, 2024
2. Inclusive campus resource allocation, poster presentation in STII2024, Addis Ababa Science and Technology University Annual Conference May 16 – 17, 2024
3. Inclusive exam timetabling prototype (not yet completed and launched), https://resource-administrator-and-allocator.netlify.app/
Needs
Funding
Personnel
Public Exposure
Mentorship Program
HPC resources and/or Cloud Computing Services