Prof. Elisha Markus
Prof. Elisha Markus

POSITION
Associate Professor
QUALIFICATIONS
D.Eng, Meng, BEng (Electrical Engineering)
PORTFOLIO
Dr Elisha Didam Markus is an associate Professor at the department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer engineering at the Central university of Technology Free State South Africa. He is registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa. He is also a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and a member of the South African Institute of Electrical Engineers.
His research interests are in Robotic control, smart networks, WSNs, IoTs, AI and assistive mobility. He is currently working on cooperative robotic systems in health care applications at the Center for sustainable smart cities at FEBIT. The project involves developing assistive mobility solutions for cognitively impaired persons.
He has a Smart Networks Collaboration Initiative with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to coordinate activities on smart networks at CUT. The project aims to develop efficient and secure networks for future smart systems, such as smart cities, smart grid, and smart water grid. The collaboration has resulted in developing human capacity and the next generation of technologists and scientists.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, IoTs, Smart networks, assistive mobility, Communication systems, Control Engineering
PUBLICATIONS (Past 5 years): Articles
Conferences:
  • Salau, A. O., Kanchana, K., Anoop, K. J., Markus, E. D., & Braide, S. L. 2023. Suppression of over voltage in SiC-based inverter fed induction motor. Australian Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1-18.
  • Nkuzo, L., Sibiya, M., & Markus, E. D. 2023. A Comprehensive Analysis of Real-Time Car Safety Belt Detection Using the YOLOv7 Algorithm. Algorithms, 16(9), 400.
  • Novieto, D. T., Kulor, F., Markus, E. D., & Apprey, M. W. (2023). Safety precautions in the usage of extension cords by students in halls and hostels. TELKOMNIKA (Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control), 21(2), 468-476.
  • Salau, A. O., Markus, E. D., Assegie, T. A., Omeje, C. O., & Eneh, J. N. (2023). Influence of Class Imbalance and Resampling on Classification Accuracy of Chronic Kidney Disease Detection. Mathematical Modelling of Engineering Problems, 10(1).
  • Markus, E.D. and Govender, N., 2023. Can Universities of Technology in South Africa Achieve Transformation by Promoting a Culture of Social Responsibility Among Academic and Student Agents?. Public Organization Review, pp.1-19.
  • Markus, E.D., Govender, N. 2023. Teaching and Learning Transferable Skills in Engineering Education via Service Learning: Case Study of a University of Technology in South Africa. In: Auer, M.E., Pachatz, W., Rüütmann, T. (eds) Learning in the Age of Digital and Green Transition. ICL 2022. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 634. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26190-9_35
  • Kulor, F., Markus ED and Kanzumba, K., 2023. Design and Control of Hybrid Dual Nozzle Gas Turbine Power Generating Plant using Model Predictive Control. NeuroQuantology, 21(2), p.1.
  • Kulor, F., Markus ED. and Kanzumba, K., 2023. Dynamic Analysis and Design of a Dual Nozzle Control System for Gas Turbine Power Plant Efficient Operation Using Parallel PID Controller. NeuroQuantology, 21(2), p.14.
  • Makhetha, M. J., Markus, E. D., & Abu-Mahfouz, A. M. (2022). Efficient wireless power transfer via self-resonant Conformal Strongly Coupled Magnetic Resonance for wireless sensor networks. Energy Reports, 8, 1358-1367.
  • Kukuni, T.G., Markus, ED., Kotze, B. and Abu-Mahfouz, A.M., 2022. Development of IoT-based machine learning application for data anomaly detection with in a smart manufacturing plant.
  • Tsiu, L. and Markus, E.D., 2022, December. Multiple Mobile Robotic Formation Control Based on Differential Flatness. In International Conference on Emerging Technologies for Developing Countries (pp. 113-128). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
  • Fadeyi, J. and Markus, ED, 2022, December. Spectrum Optimization of Low Power Wide Area Network Utilization in Smart Cities. In International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Computing Applications (pp. 254-263).
  • Markus, E. D., Kulor, F., Apprey, M. W., & Agbevanu, K. T. (2022). Low-cost electronic bamboo walking stick: an innovative assistive mobility aid for the blind. TELKOMNIKA (Telecommunication Computing Electronics and Control), 20(4), 883-891.
  • Ngancha, P. B., Kusakana, K., & Markus, E. D. (2022). Optimal pumping scheduling for municipal water storage systems. Energy Reports, 8, 1126-1137.
  • Jordaan, M., Markus, E.D. and Zhang, H., 2022. Generation Z students' voices on the role of universities in developing socially responsible graduates: a case study of South Africa and China.
  • Ntsinyi, T., Markus, E.D. and Masheane, L., 2022. A Survey of Energy-Efficient Electro-hydraulic Control System for Collaborative Humanoid Robots. In IOT with Smart Systems (pp. 65-77). Springer, Singapore.
  • Markus, E.D., Ntsinyi, T. and Monacelli, E., 2022. Gesture Recognition-Based Interaction with Smartwatch and Electric Wheelchair for Assistive Mobility and Navigation. In IOT with Smart Systems (pp. 79-87). Springer, Singapore.
  • Figlan, M.S. and Markus, E.D., 2022. An Overview of Electrical Load Classification and Prediction Methods. IOT with Smart Systems, pp.55-63.
  • Markus, E.D. and Maxama, X.B., 2022. OSTBC-MIMO Based Radio Propagation System Over Irregular Terrain in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. In IOT with Smart Systems (pp. 89-105). Springer, Singapore.
  • Naqvi K.H., Markus E.D., Muthoni M., Abu-Mahfouz A. (2022) A Critical Review of IoT-Connected Healthcare and Information Security in South Africa. In: Smart Trends in Computing and Communications. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 286. Springer, Singapore.
  • Fadeyi J., Markus E.D. (2022) A Review of Interoperability of IoT Systems for Smart Cities. In: Smart Trends in Computing and Communications. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 286. Springer, Singapore.
  • Ngancha, P.B., Kusakana, K. and Markus, E.D., 2022. Optimal pumping scheduling for municipal water storage systems. Energy Reports, 8, pp.1126-1137.
  • Oladele, D. A., Markus, E. D., & Abu-Mahfouz, A. M. (2021). Adaptability of Assistive Mobility Devices and the Role of the Internet of Medical Things: Comprehensive Review. JMIR Rehabilitation and Assistive Technologies, 8(4), e29610.
  • Arowolo OF, Arogunjo EO, Owolabi DG, Markus ED. Development of a Human Posture Recognition System for Surveillance Application. International Journal of Computing and Digital Systems. 2021 Apr 21;10.
  • Kulor, F., Markus, ED., & Kanzumba, K. 2021: Design and control challenges of hybrid, dual nozzle gas turbine power generating plant: A critical review. Energy Reports, 7, 324-335.
  • Markus, E. D., & Fadeyi, J. (2021). Smart Cities and Spectrum Vulnerabilities in Long-Range Unlicensed Communication Bands: A Review. Applied Soft Computing and Communication Networks, 207-220.
  • Maxama, X. B., & Markus, E. D. (2021). VHF OSTBC MIMO System Used to Overcome the Effects of Irregular Terrain on Radio Signals. In Applied Soft Computing and Communication Networks (pp. 269-279). Springer, Singapore.
  • Markus, E.D., Maqache, N. (2022). Students Perceptions of Online Laboratory Reporting in Electronics Engineering: Analysis on Merits and Demerits. In: Auer, M.E., Hortsch, H., Michler, O., Köhler, T. (eds) Mobility for Smart Cities and Regional Development - Challenges for Higher Education. ICL 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 390. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-93907-6_45
  • Tsiu, L. and Markus, E.D. 2020:" A Survey of Formation Control for Multiple Mobile Robotic Systems." International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research 9.11 (2020).
  • Sehume, Obakeng L., and Markus, ED. 2020: "A Critical Analysis of Medical Robotic Assistive Systems for Early Diagnosis of Common Ailments in South Africa." International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research 9.10
  • Ngancha, P. B., K. Kusakana, and Markus ED. 2020 "Energy savings configuration for a water-pumping system." International Journal of Smart Grid and Clean Energy vol. 9, no. 4
  • Mavhungu, M. and Markus, E.D., 2020. Intelligent Predictive Maintenance of Electric Trains in South Africa. International Journal of Simulation--Systems, Science & Technology, 21(2).
  • Figlan, M.S. and Markus, E.D., 2020. Short Term Load Demand Forecasting for Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) in East London using Artificial Neural Networks. International Journal of Simulation--Systems, Science & Technology, 21(2).
  • Nyakane, NE, Markus, E.D., Sedibe M. 2020. Response of Micro-Organism, Trace Elements and Biological Systems to Typical Magnetic Field Exposure, Journal of Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences 15 (7), 1868-1875
  • Nyakane, NE, Moosa MS, and Markus ED. 2019. "Growth Response of Rose Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.) to Calcium: Magnesium Ratio, Magnetic Field, and Mycorrhizae." HortScience 54.10 (2019): 1762-1768.
  • Nyakane, N.E., Markus, E.D. and Sedibe, M.M., 2019. The effects of magnetic fields on plants growth: a comprehensive review. International Journal of food engineering, 5(1), pp.79-87.
  • F. Kulor, Markus ED and MW Apprey. 2019 "MPC-PID Control of a Gas-Liquid Cylindrical Cyclone". International Journal of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics Research, ISSN- 2278-0149, pp 639-645
  • Thothela, N.P., Markus, ED., Masinde, M. and Abu-Mahfouz, A., 2023, July. A framework for an intelligent agro-climate decision support system for small-scale farmers in Swayimane. In 2023 3rd International Conference on Electrical, Computer, Communications and Mechatronics Engineering (ICECCME) (pp. 1-7). IEEE.
  • Nkuzo, L., Sibiya, M., & Markus, E. (2023, March). Computer Vision-based Applications in Modern Cars for safety purposes: A Systematic Literature Review. In 2023 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS) (pp. 1-9). IEEE.
  • Ngancha, P. B., Kusakana, K., & Markus, E. D. (2023, July). Timer Switching Control Applied to Municipal Water Pumping System. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 2546, No. 1, p. 012007). IOP Publishing.
  • Oladele, D. A., Markus, E. D., & Abu-Mahfouz, A. M. (2022). Towards an adaptable framework for mobility assistive technologies. Procedia Computer Science, 198, 301-306.
  • Sibiya, M. and Markus, E.D., 2022, December. A Bridge to Machine Learning for Zero Computer Science Community: A Machine Learning Path with Linear Regression. In International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Computing Applications (pp. 40-48).
  • Molefi, M., Markus, E.D. and Abu-Mahfouz, A.M., 2021, November. Accelerated Design of a Conformal Strongly Coupled Magnetic Resonance Wireless Power Transfer. In 2021 IEEE 24th International Conference on Information Fusion (FUSION) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
  • Thothela, N.P., Markus, E.D., Masinde, M. and Abu-Mahfouz, A.M., 2021. A survey of intelligent agro-climate decision support tool for small-scale farmers: An integration of indigenous knowledge, mobile phone technology and smart sensors. In ICT Analysis and Applications: Proceedings of ICT4SD 2020, Volume 2 (pp. 715-730). Springer Singapore.
  • Ntsinyi, T., Markus, E.D. and Masheane, L., 2021, November. PID Control for a Collaborative Humanoid Robot. In 2021 Rapid Product Development Association of South Africa-Robotics and Mechatronics-Pattern Recognition Association of South Africa (RAPDASA-RobMech-PRASA) (pp. 01-06). IEEE.
  • Tlake, L.C., Markus, E.D. and Abu-Mahfouz, A.M., A Review of Interference Challenges on Integrated 5GNR and NB-IoT Networks. In 2021 Africon, Arusha, Tanzania September 2021 (pp. 438-443). IEEE.
  • Kulor F, Markus ED, Apprey MW, Agbevanu KT, Gasper G. Design and implementation of a microcontroller based printed circuit scrolling message notification board. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2021 Feb 1 (Vol. 1088, No. 1, p. 012057). IOP Publishing.
  • Kulor F, Dzah C, Markus ED, Apprey MW, Kagbetor P. Comparative study of tyre ash and palm kernel oil cake as back-filling agents for effective grounding. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2021 Feb 1 (Vol. 1088, No. 1, p. 012054). IOP Publishing.
  • Daniel OA, Markus ED, Abu-Mahfouz AM. Internet of Things Based Multi-Sensor Fusion For Assistive Mobility Devices. In 2021 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS) 2021 Mar 10 (pp. 115-120). IEEE
  • Ngancha, P. B., K. Kusakana, and Markus ED. 2020: "Energy Management Methodology for Sustainable Water Development and Servicing, Considering the POET Based Concept." Journal of Physics: Conference Series. Vol. 1577. No. 1. IOP Publishing
  • Markus, E.D., 2019, November. Supplemental Instruction for Improving Students Formative Assessments in High-Risk Engineering Modules. In 2019 International Conference on Power Electronics, Control and Automation (ICPECA) (pp. 1-5). IEEE.
  • Arogunjo E.O. and Markus ED., 2019, Optimal Path for an Energy-efficient Natural Gas Transmission Mainline: A case study of Escravos Southern Nigeria. In Proceedings of the 17th Industrial and Commercial use of Energy Conference Cape Town, South Africa pp. 95-100
  • Molefi  M, Markus E. D., and Abu-Mahfouz A. 2019, Wireless Power Transfer for IoT Devices - A Review. In IEEE International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference (IMITEC), Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa, November 21-22, 2019
  • Ntshako N., Markus E. D., Masinde M. and Abu-Mahfouz A., 2019, Potable Water Quality Monitoring: A Survey of Intelligent Techniques. In IEEE International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference (IMITEC, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa, November 21-22, 2019
  • Koyana N., Markus E. D. and Abu-Mahfouz A 2019, Survey of Network and Intelligent air pollution monitoring in South Africa. In IEEE International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference (IMITEC), Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa, November 21-22, 2019
  • Teboho N, Markus E. D., Lebohang Masheane. 2019, " Prospective Electro-Hydraulic Control System for a Collaborative Humanoid Robot." Proceedings of the Open Innovations Conference (OI), Cape Town South Africa. 2-4, pp 109 – 114. October 2019
  • Arogunjo, EO, Markus, ED, Hamam Yskandar.2019, "Development of a Holonomic Robotic Wheeled Walker for Persons with Gait Disorder." Proceedings of the Open Innovations Conference (OI), Cape Town South Africa. 2-4 pp 159 - 164, October 2019
  • Fadeyi, J, Markus E D.  and Adnan A. 2019, " Technology Coexistence in LPWANs-A Comparative Analysis for Spectrum Optimization." Proceedings of the ISIE Int'l Symposium on Industrial Electronics, Vancuover Canada. 12-14 June 2019
  • Arogunjo E.O., Olatunbosun A. and Markus E.D. 2019, Optimal Design of an Energy-efficient Natural Gas Transmission Mainline In Proceedings of the 27th Domestic use of Energy Conference Cape Town, South Africa March 25-27, 2019 pp. 95-100
  • Molefi  M, Markus E. D. and Abu-Mahfouz A. 2019, Wireless Power Transfer for LoRa Low-Power wide-area Networks (LPWANs). In SAUPEC/RobMech/PRASA Conference, Bloemfontein, South Africa, January 28-30, 2019. pp. 105-110. DOI: 978-1-7281-0368-6/19/$31.00 ©2019 IEEE
PRESENTED CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS
  • 2023 International Conference on Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom (DIKW 2023), Melbourne Australia 13-15 December 2023. Paper presented: Mitigation of Interference Challenges on Integrated 5GNR and NB-IoT Networks
  • Barcelona conference on education (BCE 2023), Barcelona Spain 19-23 September 2023, Paper presented: Bumpy Road to Postgraduate Supervision: Autoethnographies from Two Universities in South Africa
  • International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning Madrid Spain 26-29 September Paper presented: Collaborative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Universities of Technology in South Africa
  • International Conference on Intelligent and Innovative Computing Applications ICONIC 2022, Balaclava, Mauritius. 8 – 9 December 2022. 2 Papers presented:
  • (i) Bridge to Machine Learning for Zero Computer Science Community
  • (ii) Spectrum optimization of low power wide area network for utilization in smart cities
  • International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning Hilton Park Vienna, Austria. September 27-30 2022, paper presented: Teaching and learning transferable skills in engineering education via service learning: Case study of a university of Technology in South Africa.
  • International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning Dresden Germany. September 22-24 2021, paper presented: Students perceptions of online Laboratory reporting in Electronics Engineering: Analysis on merits and demerits.
  • University Social Responsibility Summit, University of Pretoria, South Africa. Papers presented:
  • (i) A cross-cultural comparison of students’ perspectives of the university’s role in the development of their social responsibility: Chinese vs South African students, 2021
  • ii) Can Universities of Technology in South Africa Achieve Transformation by Promoting a Culture of Social Responsibility Among Academic and Student Agents
  • IEEE AFRICON 2021 Conference 03 – 05 November 2021 Pretoria South Africa. Paper presented: A Review of Interference Challenges on Integrated 5GNR and NB-IoT Networks
  • International Conference on Power Electronics, Control and Automation (ICPECA) New Delhi, India November 16-17 2019, paper presented:        Supplemental Instruction for Improving Students Formative Assessments in High Risk Engineering Modules.
  • IEEE International Multidisciplinary Information Technology and Engineering Conference (IMITEC) 2019, Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa, November 21-22, 2019,   paper presented: Wireless Power Transfer for IoT Devices - A Review                      
  • Open Innovations Conference (OI), Cape Town South Africa. 2-4, October 2019. Papers presented:       (i). Prospective Electro-Hydraulic Control System for a Collaborative Humanoid Robot
  • (ii). Development of a Holonomic Robotic Wheeled Walker for Persons with Gait Disorder  
  • ISIE 2019 Int'l Symposium on Industrial Electronics, Vancuover Canada. 12-14 June 2019. Paper presented: Technology Coexistence in LPWANs-A Comparative Analysis for Spectrum Optimization
  • IEEE IECON 2018 Conference, Oct. 21-23, 2018 Washington, D.C. USA. Paper presented: Differential Flatness based Synchronization Control of Multiple Heterogeneous Robots       
  • 2018 Open Innovations Conference Johannesburg South Africa. 3-5 October 2018 Paper presented: A Review of the Impact of Reflection of Transient Signals on TEM Transmission Lines
  • International conference on e-learning (ICEL 2018) Cape Town South Africa. 5-6 July 2018 Paper presented: Advancing Students Learning Experiences in Laboratory Reporting through the use of Course Management System
  • IEEE power Africa 2017, Accra Ghana, June 2017. Paper presented: A survey of differential flatness-based control applied to renewable energy systems   
  • 12th International Conference on Informatics in Control, Automation and Robotics, (ICINCO 2015) Colmar France. Paper presented: Flatness based Feed-forward control of a Flexible robot arm under     Gravity and Joint Friction       
  • International Association for Science and Technology (IASTED)Control and Application conference (CA 2013) Honolulu, USA August 2013. Paper presented: Differentially Flat Trajectory Control of a 6-DOF Industrial Robot Manipulator
  • 2012 International Conference on Control, Robotics and Cybernetics. Paper presented: PSO Based Flat Control of a Single Link Flexible Manipulator            
  • 2nd International Conference on Simulation and Modeling Methodologies, Technologies, and Applications. Paper presented: Flatness Based Control of a 2 DOF Single Link Flexible Joint Manipulator.      
  • 2023 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS), Durban South Africa, 8-9 March 2023.paper presented: Computer Vision-based Applications in Modern Cars for safety purposes: A Systematic Literature Review
  • SOTL 2022 Bloemfontein South Africa. Paper presented: Teaching and learning transferable skills in engineering education via service learning: Case study of a university of Technology in South Africa.
  • RAPDASA-RobMech-PRASA 2021 Conference 03 – 05 November 2021 Pretoria South Africa. Paper presented: PID Control for a Collaborative Humanoid Robot
  • 2021 Conference on Information Communications Technology and Society (ICTAS), Durban, South Africa. March 10-11 2021. Paper presented: Prospective Internet of Things Based Multi-Sensor Fusion for Cooperative Assistive Mobility Devices
  • HELTASA 2020, Paper presented: Prospective Service-learning course for Engineering students at the Central University of Technology Free State               2020     
  • Free State 4IR Summit- 28 November 2019. Paper presented: Smart Cities and Spectrum Vulnerabilities in Long Range Unlicensed Communication Bands         
  • SOTL 2019. Paper presented: Students Perception of online laboratory reporting in Electronics Engineering. Analysis on merits and demerits  
  • 17th Industrial and Commercial use of Energy Conference Cape Town, South Africa November 25-26, 2019. Paper presented: Optimal Path for an Energy-efficient Natural Gas Transmission Mainline: A case study of Escravos Southern Nigeria         
  • 27th Domestic use of Energy Conference Cape Town, South Africa March 25-27, 2019. Paper presented: Optimal Design of an Energy-efficient Natural Gas Transmission Mainline      
  • Domestic use of Energy (DUE)-International Conference Towards sustainable energy solutions for the developing world, Cape Town, April 2018. Paper presented:               A Heuristic Approach to Effective Grounding in Africa             
  • Domestic use of Energy-International Conference Towards sustainable energy solutions for the developing world, Cape Town, April 2017. Paper presented:         Performance Analysis of Grid Connected AC-DC-AC Power Converter for variable Speed Hydrokinetic System
  • IEEE Robotics and Mechatronics (PRASA-ROBMECH) Conference Cape Town, South Africa, November 2016. Paper presented: Experimental Validation on Flatness based Control of Flexible Robot Arm  
  • Innovative use of Blackboard for Improving Laboratory Reporting in Electronics: Case Study in the Central University of Technology Proceedings of the 3rd Biennial Conference of the South African Society for Engineering Education
  • IEEE Robotics and Mechatronics (PRASA-ROBMECH) Conference 2012 Pretoria South Africa. Paper presented: Nonlinear Feedback Control of a Single-Link Flexible Manipulator using Differential Flatness
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  • emarkus@cut.ac.za