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University of KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

2023-02-01 to present | Emeritus Professor (Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

University of KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

2012-01-01 to 2023-01-01 | Professor (Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering)
Employment
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Thomas Afullo

University of KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA

2003-01-01 to 2011-12-31 | Associate Professor (Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

University of Botswana: Gaborone, Gaborone, BW

1996-02-01 to 2002-12-31 | Lecturer (Electrical Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

ELECTROSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: ELDORET, RIFT VALLEY, KE

1994-04-01 to 1996-01-31 | DIRECTOR (DESIGN & TRAINING)
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Thomas Afullo

Moi University: Eldoret, KE

1986-10-30 to 1994-03-31 | Tutorial Fellow/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Head of Dep) (Electrical & Communications Engineering )
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Thomas Afullo

Kenya Posts & Telecommunications Corporation: Nairobi, Nairobi, KE

1979-08-01 to 1986-09-31 | Pupil/Executive/Senior Executive Engineer (Project Planning & Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

Education and qualifications (3)

Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Brussells, Bruxelles, BE

1986-10-30 to 1989-06-26 | Doctor in Applied Sciences (Electrical Engineering)
Education
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Thomas Afullo

West Virginia University: Morgantown, WV, US

1981-08-26 to 1983-05-15 | MSEE (Electrical Engineering)
Education
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Thomas Afullo

University of Nairobi: Nairobi, Nairobi, KE

1976-09-01 to 1979-06-30 | BSc (Elec. Eng)(Honours) (Electrical Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

Professional activities (4)

South African Academy of Engineering: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

2023-03-15 to present | Fellow (Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

South African Institute of Electrical Engineers: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

2018-03-01 to present | Fellow (Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers: Piacataway, New Jersey, VI

2018-03-01 to present | Senior Member (Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

Engineering Council of South Africa: Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

2005-09-01 to present | Professional Engineer (Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering)
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Thomas Afullo

Works (50 of 168)

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Variational Bayesian Learning for the Modelling of Indoor Broadband Powerline Communication Impulsive Noise

Progress In Electromagnetics Research B
2023 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1937-6472
Contributors: Florence Chelangat; Thomas Joachim Odhiambo Afullo
Source: Self-asserted source
Thomas Afullo

Design and Performance Evaluation of a Second-Order Iterated Circular Minkowski Fractal Antenna for Ultra-Wideband Applications

Fractal and Fractional
2023-11-06 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2504-3110
Contributors: ELIJAH JOSEPH; Prof P Kumar, PhD, Postdoc, PrEng; Thomas Afullo
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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Path loss modeling based on neural networks and ensemble method for future wireless networks

Heliyon
2023-09 | Journal article | Author
Part of ISSN: 2405-8440
Contributors: Mohamed Elmezughi; Omran Salih; Thomas Afullo; Kevin J. Duffy
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Thomas Afullo

Design of Dual-band Substrate Integrated Waveguide Dielectric Resonator Antenna in D-band

2023 IEEE AFRICON
2023-09-20 | Conference paper
Contributors: Emmanuel K. Chemweno; Pradeep Kumar; Thomas J. O. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Fractional Differenced Modelling to Bursty Impulsive Noise in Low-Voltage PLC Networks: Long-Term Memory Process

2023 IEEE AFRICON
2023-09-20 | Conference paper
Contributors: Steven O. Awino; Thomas J. O. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

K-Means Initialisation for the Modelling of PLC Noise in Indoor Environment

2023 IEEE AFRICON
2023-09-20 | Conference paper
Contributors: Florence Chelangat; Thomas Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Modelling of the Powerline Communication Bursty Impulsive Noise

2023 Photonics & Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS)
2023-07-03 | Conference paper
Contributors: F. Chelangat; T. J. O. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

A Microstrip Antenna Using I-Shaped Metamaterial Superstrate with Enhanced Gain for Multiband Wireless Systems

Micromachines
2023-02 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Bukola Ajewole; Prof P Kumar, PhD, Postdoc, PrEng; Thomas Afullo
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Design of high-gain wideband substrate integrated waveguide dielectric resonator antenna for D-band applications

Optik
2023-02 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0030-4026
Contributors: E.K. Chemweno; Prof P Kumar, PhD, Postdoc, PrEng; T.J.O. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Substrate Integrated Waveguide - Dielectric Resonator Antenna for Future Wireless Communication

SAIEE Africa Research Journal
2022-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1991-1696
Contributors: Emmanuel K. Chemweno; Pradeep Kumar; Thomas J. O. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Low-Voltage PLC Noise Modelling

International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation (IRECAP)
2022-08-31 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2533-2929
Part of ISSN: 2039-5086
Contributors: Florence Chelangat; Thomas J. O. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Analysis of Scintillation Effects on Free Space Optical Communication Links in South Africa

Photonics
2022-06 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: Olabamidele O. Kolawole; Thomas Afullo; Modisa Mosalaosi
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute

Comparative Analysis of Major Machine-Learning-Based Path Loss Models for Enclosed Indoor Channels

Sensors
2022-06-30 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1424-8220
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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I-Shaped Metamaterial Using SRR for Multi-Band Wireless Communication

Crystals
2022-04-16 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2073-4352
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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Metasurface Superstrate-based MIMO Patch Antennas with Reduced Mutual Coupling for 5G Communications

The Applied Computational Electromagnetics Society Journal (ACES)
2022-04-01 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1943-5711
Part of ISSN: 1054-4887
Contributors: Sthembile P. Dubazane; Pradeep Kumar; Thomas J. O. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Terrestrial Free Space Optical Communication Systems Availability based on Meteorological Visibility Data for South Africa

SAIEE Africa Research Journal
2022-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1991-1696
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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Investigations into the Effect of High-Ordering the Log-Distance Dependency of Path Loss Models for Indoor Wireless Channels

International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation (IRECAP)
2022-02-28 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2533-2929
Part of ISSN: 2039-5086
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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A high gain UWB human face shaped MIMO microstrip printed antenna with high isolation

Multimedia Tools and Applications
2022-01-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1380-7501
Part of ISSN: 1573-7721
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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An Efficient Approach of Improving Path Loss Models for Future Mobile Networks in Enclosed Indoor Environments

IEEE Access
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2169-3536
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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AN OVERVIEW OF RAINFALL FADING PREDICTION MODELS FOR SATELLITE LINKS IN SOUTHERN AFRICA

Progress In Electromagnetics Research B
2021 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1937-6472
Source: Self-asserted source
Thomas Afullo

Metasurface based MIMO microstrip antenna with reduced mutual coupling

IEEE AFRICON Conference
2021 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85118432746

Part of ISSN: 21530033 21530025
Contributors: Dubazane, S.; Kumar, P.; Afullo, T.J.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

On the application of parsimonious periodic autoregressive models to bursty impulsive noise in low-voltage PLC networks

IEEE AFRICON Conference
2021 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85118423889

Part of ISSN: 21530033 21530025
Contributors: Awino, S.O.; Afullo, T.T.J.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Evaluation of Line-of-Sight Probability Models for Enclosed Indoor Environments at 14 to 22 GHz

2021 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computing and Data Communication Systems (icABCD)
2021-08-05 | Conference paper
Contributors: Mohamed K. Elmezughi; Thomas J. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Performance study of path loss models at 14, 18, and 22 GHz in an indoor corridor environment for wireless communications

SAIEE Africa Research Journal
2021-03 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1991-1696
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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A human face-shaped microstrip patch antenna for ultra-wideband applications

Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
2020 | Book
EID:

2-s2.0-85077506583

Part of ISSN: 18761119 18761100
Contributors: Dharmarajan, A.; Kumar, P.; Afullo, T.J.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Optimized rain drop size distribution model for microwave propagation for equatorial africa1

SAIEE Africa Research Journal
2020 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85101232504

Part of ISSN: 19911696
Contributors: Sumbiri, D.; Afullo, T.J.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Investigating the Impact of Antenna Heights on Path Loss Models in an Indoor Corridor Environment

2020 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Computing and Data Communication Systems (icABCD)
2020-08 | Conference paper
Contributors: Mohamed K. Elmezughi; Thomas J. Afullo; Nicholas O. Oyie
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Thomas Afullo

Visibility Modeling and Prediction for Free Space Optical Communication Systems for South Africa

International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation (IRECAP)
2020-06-30 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2533-2929
Part of ISSN: 2039-5086
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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Estimation of Optical Wireless Communication Link Availability Using Meteorological Visibility Data for Major Locations in South Africa

Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85081991751

Part of ISSN: 19317360 15599450
Contributors: Kolawole, O.; Afullo, T.; Mosalaosi, M.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Fade Slope Prediction Model for Rain Storms over Sub-tropical Africa

IEEE AFRICON Conference
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85088371858

Part of ISSN: 21530033 21530025
Contributors: Ahuna, M.N.; Afullo, T.J.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

GMM Estimation and BER of Bursty Impulsive Noise in Low-voltage PLC Networks

Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85081997329

Part of ISSN: 19317360 15599450
Contributors: Awino, S.O.; Afullo, T.J.O.; Mosalaosi, M.; Akuon, P.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Initial Estimation of Scintillation Effect on Free Space Optical Links in South Africa

IEEE AFRICON Conference
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85088362977

Part of ISSN: 21530033 21530025
Contributors: Kolawole, O.O.; Afullo, T.J.O.; Mosalaosi, M.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Rain attenuation prediction using artificial neural network for dynamic rain fade mitigation

SAIEE Africa Research Journal
2019 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85077754152

Part of ISSN: 19911696
Contributors: Ahuna, M.; Afullo, T.J.O.; Alonge, A.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Time-Frequency Energy Spectral Analysis of Broadband PLC Channel Impulsive Noise

IEEE AFRICON Conference
2019 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85088387233

Part of ISSN: 21530033 21530025
Contributors: Awino, S.O.; Afullo, T.J.O.; Mosalaosi, M.; Akuon, P.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Measurements and Statistical Modelling for Time Behaviour of Power Line Communication Impulsive Noise

International Journal on Communications Antenna and Propagation (IRECAP)
2019-08-31 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2533-2929
Part of ISSN: 2039-5086
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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An Empirical Approach to Omnidirectional Path Loss and Line-of-sight Probability Models at 18 GHz for 5G Networks

Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium
2018 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85060907158

Part of ISSN: 19317360 15599450
Contributors: Oyie, N.O.; Afullo, T.J.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Determination of Critical Paths for Multipath Propagation in Broadband Powerline Communication Networks

Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium
2018 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85060912129

Part of ISSN: 19317360 15599450
Contributors: Mosalaosi, M.; Afullo, T.J.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Impedance Modelling, Profiling and Characterisation of the Powerline Communication Channel

Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium
2018 | Conference paper
EID:

2-s2.0-85060927139

Part of ISSN: 19317360 15599450
Contributors: Chelangat, F.; Afullo, T.J.O.; Mosalaosi, M.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Measurements and Analysis of Large-Scale Path Loss Model at 14 and 22 GHz in Indoor Corridor

IEEE Access
2018 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2169-3536
Source: Self-asserted source
Thomas Afullo
grade
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Outage Prediction During Intense Rainstorm Events Using Queuing Theory and Markov Chains Over Radio Links

Progress In Electromagnetics Research M
2018 | Journal article
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Thomas Afullo

OUTAGE PREDICTION DURING INTENSE RAINSTORM EVENTS USING QUEUING THEORY AND MARKOV CHAINS OVER RADIO LINKS

Progress In Electromagnetics Research M
2018 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1937-8726
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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Subtropical rain attenuation statistics on 12.6 GHz Ku-band satellite link using synthetic storm technique

SAIEE Africa Research Journal
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85055189761

Part of ISSN: 00382221
Contributors: Afolayan, B.O.; Afullo, T.J.; Alonge, A.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Time series analysis of impulsive noise in power line communication (PLC) networks

SAIEE Africa Research Journal
2018 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-85055188728

Part of ISSN: 00382221
Contributors: Awino, S.O.; Afullo, T.J.O.; Mosalaosi, M.; Akuon, P.O.
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Thomas Afullo via Scopus - Elsevier

Subtropical Rain Attenuation Statistics on 12.6 GHz KU-Band Satellite Link Using Synthetic Storm Technique

SAIEE Africa Research Journal
2018-12 | Journal article
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Thomas Afullo

Time Series Analysis Of Impulsive Noise In Power Line Communication (PLC) Networks

SAIEE Africa Research Journal, Vol. 109, No.4, December 2018
2018-12 | Journal article
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Thomas Afullo

Spatiotemporal Statistical Channel Model for Indoor Corridor at 14 GHz, 18 GHz, and 22 GHz Bands

Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing
2018-12-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1530-8669
Part of ISSN: 1530-8677
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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Queue Arrival Characteristics of Catenated Rainfall Cells Over Wireless Radio Links

2018 IEEE Radio and Antenna Days of the Indian Ocean (RADIO)
2018-10 | Conference paper
Contributors: Akintunde A. Alonge; Thomas J. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Service Aggregation in Motional Rainfall Cell Queues Over Wireless Radio Links

2018 IEEE Radio and Antenna Days of the Indian Ocean (RADIO)
2018-10 | Conference paper
Contributors: Akintunde A. Alonge; Thomas J. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo

Specific Rain Attenuation Dependence on Rain Storm Magnitudes and Measured Drop Sizes

2018 IEEE Radio and Antenna Days of the Indian Ocean (RADIO)
2018-10 | Conference paper
Contributors: Mary N. Ahuna; Thomas J. Afullo; A. A. Alonge
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Thomas Afullo

A Comparative Study of Dual-Slope Path Loss Model in Various Indoor Environments at 14 to 22 GHz

2018 Progress in Electromagnetics Research Symposium (PIERS-Toyama)
2018-08 | Conference paper
Contributors: N. O. Oyie; T. J. O. Afullo
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Thomas Afullo
grade
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