Mr. Siphumelele Zondi, Artificial Intelligence, Best Researcher Award

Siphumelele Zondi at Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Professional Profile

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Summary:

Mr. Bhekani Siphumelele Zondi is a charismatic media practitioner, journalist, academic, content lead, and media researcher. With extensive experience in technology, social media, television, online, and radio programming, Zondi has significantly impacted South Africa’s media landscape.

Education:

Master of Arts in Media and Cultural Studies
- University of Sussex, England (2012 – 2013)
- Research: Social Media as the New Public Sphere
Bachelor of Technology in Journalism
- Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa (Received Dec 2005)
- Major: Broadcast Journalism

Professional Experience:

Durban University of Technology (DUT)
- Journalism Lecturer (2019 – Present)
- Creator & Content Lead, Credible Source by DUT Journalism (2023 – Present)
South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC)
- Creator, Senior Producer & Presenter: Network (2013 – March 2024)
- Presenter: Africa Digest (April 2013 – February 2019)
CNBC Africa
- Senior Producer & Presenter (April 2013 – July 2013)
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
- Journalism Lecturer (August 2009 – September 2011)
e-TV
- Television News Reporter (April 2005 – September 2006)

Research Interests:

Social Media Engagement
Interactions between Politicians, Journalists, and Audiences
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Journalism

Awards & Recognitions:

2017: Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans
2011: Chevening Scholarship from the British Council
2010: Blog of the Year Award Nomination – Journ’Tau
2008: SABC News Awards Nomination – Best Current Affairs Presenter

Fellowships:

2010/11: Finland EVA Junior Fellow
2007: Member of Finland Foreign Correspondents’ Programme

📖 Publications Top Noted:

Paper Title: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Contemporary Journalism Practice in Two African Countries

Authors: Siphumelele Zondi, Theodora Adjin-Tettey, Tigere Muringa, Samuel Danso
Journal: Media and Journalism
Year: 2024

🌟 Summary:

Xiaoyu Li is a university student at Beijing Forestry University’s School of Soil and Water Conservation. His research focuses on Remote Sensing & GIS, Image Processing, Land Use, Transportation, UAV utilization, and Ecology. He has contributed to national-level scientific projects, including the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau expedition, and has authored publications in prestigious journals. His work includes assessing human living environments, controlling soil erosion, and studying sediment connectivity and erosion dynamics. Xiaoyu Li has pioneered large-scale land use classification in northwestern China using UAV remote sensing and has contributed to understanding vegetation changes in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Education:

Currently pursuing studies at Beijing Forestry University, College of Soil and Water Conservation.

Professional Experience:

Engaged in multiple national-level research projects focusing on environmental assessment, soil erosion control, and watershed dynamics.

Research Interests:

Remote Sensing & GIS
Image Processing and Analysis
Land Use and Transportation
UAV (drone) utilization and Ecology