Mr. Koagne Silas | Neural Networks | Pioneer Researcher Awardย
Mr. Koagne Silas, University of Dschang, Cameroon
KOAGNE LONGPA TAMO Silas is a Cameroonian researcher and Ph.D. student in Physics at Dschang State University, specializing in medical physics with a strong focus on automation and applied computer science. His academic background spans both physics and electrical engineering, with degrees from the University of Dschang and the University of Bamenda, where he developed expertise in embedded systems, analog artificial neural networks, and electronics. Silas has extensive experience in microcontroller programming, analog and digital circuit simulation, and tools such as MATLAB, Arduino, Proteus, and Cadence Virtuoso. In addition to his research, he has served as an electronics teacher at various technical colleges and as a junior lecturer in computer science. His hands-on experience includes internships in electronics maintenance and electrical network installation. A bilingual communicator in English and French, Silas is known for his leadership, creativity, and commitment to advancing applied technologies in medical physics.
Professional Profile:
๐ Summary of Suitability Pioneer Researcher Awardย
KOAGNE LONGPA TAMO Silas is an emerging research talent in the field of medical physics and electronics, demonstrating a rare combination of early innovation, technical depth, and applied problem-solving across interdisciplinary domains. As a Ph.D. candidate with an M.Sc. specialization in analog artificial neural networks for medical applications, Silas is pioneering research at the intersection of electronics, embedded systems, and health technologies, aligning closely with the spirit of the Pioneer Researcher Award.
๐ Education Background
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Ph.D. in Physics (Medical Physics) โ Dschang State University, Cameroon (๐ Dec 2022 โ Present)
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๐ง Research Focus: Analog Artificial Neural Networks
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๐จโ๐ซ Supervisor: Prof. Geh Wilson Ejuh
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M.Sc. in Physics, Electronics Speciality โ Dschang State University, Cameroon (๐ July 2022)
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๐ Thesis: Specification and implementation of multilayer perceptron analog artificial neural networks
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๐จโ๐ซ Supervisor: Dr. Djimeli Tsajio Alain B.
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B.Sc. in Physics โ Dschang State University, Cameroon (๐ Aug 2021)
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DIPET 2 in Electronics โ University of Bamenda (๐ July 2020)
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๐ฐ Dissertation: Design and implementation of a digital breath alcohol detection system with SMS alert and vehicle tracking
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DIPET 1 in Electronics โ University of Bamenda (๐ Aug 2018)
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๐ช Project: RFID-based electronic attendance system with automatic door unit
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GCE A/L โ Government Bilingual High School, Mbouda (๐ July 2015)
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GCE O/L โ Government Bilingual High School, Mbouda (๐ June 2013)
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FSLC โ Ecole Primaire Bilingue de la Promotion, Mbouda (๐ June 2008)
๐ผ Work Experience
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Electronics Teacher โ Government Technical College Ngombo-ku, Cameroon (๐ Jan 2021 โ Present)
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Junior Lecturer in Computer Science โ Higher Technical Teacher Training College Bambili (๐ 2019โ2020)
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Electronics Teacher โ Government Technical High School Bambui (๐ 2017โ2018)
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Internship – Electronics & Maintenance
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๐ HYTECHS, Yaoundรฉ (๐ 2019)
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๐ง Worked on printer maintenance & installation
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Internship – Electrical Network Installation
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๐ MEECH CAM Sarl, Yaoundรฉ (๐ 2016)
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โก Focus on underground cable installation and high voltage network
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๐ Achievements & Awards
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โ Successfully designed and implemented:
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๐ค An analog artificial neural network (M.Sc. Thesis)
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๐ A breath alcohol detection system with GPS and SMS alerts
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๐ An RFID-based attendance system with automated doors
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๐ Published and presented academic work in medical physics and embedded systems
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๐จโ๐ซ Contributed to higher education through teaching and mentoring roles across several institutions
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๐ Admitted to Ph.D. program based on excellent academic performance
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๐ป Advanced skills in MATLAB, Arduino, MikroC, Cadence Virtuoso, PSPICE & Proteus
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๐ฃ๏ธ Bilingual in English and French โ great asset for teaching and collaboration