- 2 years of experience: Developing and implementing a smart remote monitoring system for predictive maintenance at the Kawumu hydropower plant in Rwanda, integrating a programmable logic controller (PLC), machine learning and LabVIEW
- 2 years of experience: Serving as an Information Technology Assistant Lecturer at the Inter-States Congo-Cameroon University
Blondelle Melina Atsafack
Worcester,MA
Summary
Third-year PhD student specializing in Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Machine Learning at the University of Rwanda. Currently a visiting scholar at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in the USA. Research focuses on designing and developing IoT-based devices for data collection using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and NodeMCU platforms. Integrates Machine Learning techniques at the edge and in the cloud for data analysis and informed decision-making. Proficient in utilizing LabVIEW software for effective data visualization. Collaborated with a team to enhance remote monitoring and supervisory control capabilities using industrial automation tools such as Ewon Flexy205, PLC AMM0600, and SCADA systems.
Work History
Education
Ph.D. - Internet of Things And Machine Learning
University of Rwanda
College Of Science And Technology, Kigali05-2026
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
Worcester, MA08.2025
MSc - Computer Science
University of Ngaoundere
11.2017
Skills
- Python
- Java
- C/C
- Labview
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Machine learning
- Software development
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
English: Professional proficiency
French: Native
Hobbies and Interests
Travel, Hiking
Awards
Awarded the PASET/ICIPE/RSIF PhD scholarship., Honored to participate in the AI Movement Summer Camp in Morocco (August2023), presenting my PhD research project.
Publications
Melina, A. B., Nzanywayingoma, F., Kabiri, C., & Rushingabigwi, G. (2024). Remote Monitoring of Micro-Hydropower plants using Python.2024 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology, GECOST2024,442–447. https://doi.org/10.1109/GECOST60902.2024.10475070
Interests
- Baking
- Cooking
- Bread Making
Timeline
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
MSc - Computer Science
University of Ngaoundere
Ph.D. - Internet of Things And Machine Learning
University of Rwanda
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