KSG – The Meraka Knowledge Systems Group

KSG is a research group within Meraka focusing on the development of technologies for constructing, maintaining and using ontologies. The group aims to conduct high quality research, develop strong links with local universities, maintain an extensive network of international partners, and strive to have significant impact by engaging in projects on topics of crucial importance to South Africa. Some background to the group can be found here, and KSG hosts several events and activities.

More information can be obtained from the KSG Wiki

KSG Researchers

• Arina Britz
• Aurona Gerber
• Tommie Meyer

Meraka researchers associated with KSG

• Thomas Fogwill
• Ronell Alberts

Local research collaborators

• Ken Halland
• Deshen Moodley
• Laurette Pretorius
• Alta van der Merwe

Students

We are always looking for students interested in ontology engineering, description logics, computational reasoning or any associated fields. Support for students who qualify is available in the form of bursaries or full studentships. Masters or doctoral topics are listed here.

Please email Tommie, Arina or Aurona for more information.

Events and Activities