Marcellin Atemkeng
NITheCS Associate
Makhanda, South Africa
Summary
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Top SchoolMarcellin Atemkeng is an AI scientist and applied mathematics researcher with 12 years of experience bridging academic research and practical R&D in signal processing, radio astronomy, and machine learning. Currently an NITheCS Associate and Associate Professor at Rhodes University, he has developed deep-learning and big-data tools for radio interferometry and contributed novel algorithms for deconvolution and smearing mitigation used in SKA-related work. His background spans industry R&D for satellite communications and multi-institutional visiting roles in Europe and Australia, reflecting a strong collaborative and international profile. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing and combines rigorous mathematical modelling with hands-on software and simulation expertise. Notably, his career shows a pattern of translating theoretical advances into scalable computational tools for large scientific instruments and education. Based in Makhanda, South Africa, he also advises Golden Key Southern Africa, signaling a commitment to mentoring and capacity building beyond research.
12 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS Computer Science, Master of Science - MS Computer Science at Université De DschangPGDHE Education, PGDHE Education at Rhodes University
English, French
Github Skills (18)
spectrum7
brain-computer-interface7
hyperion7
gnuradio6
imaging6
synthesis5
fundamentals4
planets2
meteorology2
python2
radio-astronomy2
numba2
sun2
orbital-mechanics1
astronomy1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
o-smirnov/Windowing-Functions
Mar 2014 - Mar 2016
Contributions:151 commits, 48 pushes in 1 year 11 months
atemkeng/Windowing-Functions
Jan 2015 - Sep 2016
Contributions:17 pushes, 8 comments, 6 issues in 1 year 8 months
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