ProfBill Tucker
Professor
Computer Science
OVERVIEW
Prof. Bill Tucker is a 'social impactivist', a Computer Scientist known for working with and for vulnerable and marginalised communities via human-centred co-creation of information and communication technology for development (ICT4D).
Our aim is demonstrable social impact via sustainable spin-offs that provide improved well-being outcomes, jobs and infrastructure in communities.
Our approach is asset-based and builds on the expertise of multi-disciplinary academic teams consisting of researchers, support staff, and students; and stakeholders consisting of community members: learners, teachers, parents, and community leaders; NGOs/NPCs/PBOs; funders and government.
STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY GROUPS MEMBERSHIP
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ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- ProfessorStellenbosch University, Computer Science, Stellenbosch, South Africa1 May 2021
- Associate ProfessorUniversity of the Western Cape, Computer Science, Bellville, South Africa1 Jan 1998 - 31 Mar 2021
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Software EngineerUniKix Technologies, Software development, Phoenix, Arizona, USA1 Jun 1989 - 30 Jun 1996
DEGREES
- PhDUniversity of Cape Town, Computer Science, Cape Town, South Africa1 Jan 2001 - 12 Jun 2009
- MSArizona State University, Computer Science, Phoenix, Arizona, USA1 Jan 1989 - 12 May 1995
- BATrinity University, Sociology, Business Administration (majors) and Computer Science (minor), San Antonio, Texas, USA1 Aug 1984 - 14 May 1988
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- Spanish - Latin AmericanCan read, speak and understand
- Chinese (Mandarin)Can speak and understand
- AfrikaansCan speak and understand
AVAILABILITY
- Collaborative projects
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
- Join a web conference as a panellist or speaker
AFRICAN UNION 2063 GOALS
- 2 Well Educated Citizens and Skills revolution underpinned by Science, Technology and Innovation
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 10 Reduced Inequalities
- 17 Partnerships for the Goals
- 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
- 4 Quality Education