2023

Sisa Pazi

Type: PhD

Title: Validation and Adaptation of Statistical Models Based on the SAPS III Score to predict In-Hospital Mortality in a South African ICU

Promoter: Prof. GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Dr E van der Merwe

2022

Waldo Abrahams

Type: MSc

Title: Classification and Clustering-Based Methods for Outlier Detection of Solar Resource Data

Promoter: Dr CM Clohessy

Co-Promoter: Dr WJ Brettenny

Christopher Daniel Erasmus

Type: MSc

Title: Bootstrap-Based Tolerance Interbvals for Nested Two-Way Random Effects Models

Promoter: Dr WJ Brettenny

Co-Promoter: Dr CM Clohessy

 

2021

Siphumlile Mangisa

Type: PhD

Title: A Functional DataA Analysis Approach to Understand Patterns Embedded WIithin Various DataTypes

Promoter: Prof S Das

Co-Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Dr S Ray

Stéfan Janse van Rensburg

Type: PhD

Title: Score Driven Votality Models Based on Skewed-T Distributions

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Edward James Westraadt

Type: MSc

Title: Deep Learining Techniques for the Classification of Photovoltaic Faults using Infrared Thermal Imagery

Promoter: Dr CM Clohessy

Co-Promoter: Dr WJ Brettenny

Lee Watchurst

Type: MSc

Title: Cluster Analysis for Group Selection in Launch Sale Predictions

Promoter: Dr CM Clohessy

Co-Promoter: Dr WJ Brettenny

Kaamilah Von Schoultz

Type: MSc

Title: Statistical Modeling of Degradation Rates of Photovoltaic Modules

Promoter: Dr WJ Brettenny

Co-Promoter: Dr CM Clohessy

Co-Promoter: Prof EE van Dyk

Marcell Gardiner

Type: MSc

Title: Bayesian Tolerance Intervals and their Application to Ballistic Grouping Consistency in Competitive Shooting

Promoter: Dr J Hugo

Nikita Igorevna Gorlach

Type: MSc

Title: Machine Learning Techniques ro Assess the Behaviour of Equity Returns

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Dr WJ Brettenny

Kagiso Francis Besele

Type: MSc

Title: Estimating Bayesian Tolerance Intervals for a Two-Factor Factorial Model

Promoter: Dr J Hugo

2020

Lauren Frederick

Type: MSc

Title: A Comparative Study of Bootstrapping Techniques for Inventory Control

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Mrs Erin Bromley-Gans

Christopher Wade Dunderdale

Type: MSc

Title: Defect Classification in Photovoltaic Modules through Thermal Infrared Imaging using Machine Learning

Promoter: Dr WJ Brettenny

Co-Promoter: Dr CM Clohessy

Co-Promoter: Prof EE van Dyk

2019

Farai Fredric Mlambo

Type: PhD

Title: Wavelet Theory: For Economic and Financial Cycles

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Michaela Claire Ritchie

Type: PhD

Title: Statistical Classification at a Pixel and Sub-Pixel Level of Remotely Sensed Imagery in the False Bay Region

Promoter: Dr VL Goodall

Co-Promoter: Prof P Debba

Co-Promoter: Dr M Lück-Vogel

Jani Igna Deyzel

Type: MSc

Title: Bootstrap Based Tolerance Intervals for Photovoltaic Energy Yield Assessments

Promoter: Dr CM Clohessy

Co-Promoter: Dr WJ Brettenny

Kirstie Eastwood

Type: MSc

Title: A Statistical Assessment of Available Solar Resource Across Multiple Sites in South Africa

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Dr CM Clohessy

2018

Carmen Stindt

Type: MSc

Title: Index Optimisation for Structural Equation Models (SEM)

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Prof M Mey

Sihle Poswayo

Type: MSc

Title: Subjective Measurements of Persistence of Time Series

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Bracken van Niekerk

Type: MSc

Title: Application of Hidden Markov Models and their Extensions to Animal Movement Data

Promoter: Dr VL Goodall

2017

Warren James Brettenny

Type: PhD

Title: Efficiency Evaluation of South African Water Service Provision

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Chantelle Clohessy

Type: PhD

Title: Statistical Viability Assessment of a Photovoltaic System in the Presence of Data Uncertainty

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Prof EE van Dyk

Sisa Pazi

Type: MSc

Title: Statistical Methods for the Detection of Non-Technical Losses: A Case Study for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Ms CM Clohessy

Mihlali Mnci

Type: MSc

Title: Statistical Modeling Applied to Perceptions of Fraud

Promoter: Mr WJ Brettenny

Co-Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Kapp Konrad

Type: MSc

Title: Optimal Cycle Dating of Large Financial Time Series

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

2016

Aviwe Phelele Sebatian Gqwaka

Type: MSc

Title: Efficiency Analysis of Electricity Distribution by South Africa Municipalities: A Cost Frontier Approach

Promoter: Mr WJ Brettenny

Co-Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Peter Gareth Fredric McEwan

Type: MSc

Title: The GARCH-EVT-Copula Model and Simulation in Scenario-Based Asset Allocation

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Ignatious Chitekedza

Type: MSc

Title: Efficiency Evaluation of South Africa Tertiary Education Institutions using Data Envelopment Analysis

Promoter: Mr WJ Brettenny

Co-Promoter: Dr J Hugo

Mienie Barend Jacobus

Type: MSc

Title: Assessing the Productivity of Selective Container Terminals in Africa using Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA)

Promoter: Mr WJ Brettenny

Co-Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

2015

Thandolwethu Xozwa

Type: MSc

Title: Automated Statistical Audit System for a Government Regulatory Authority

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Sinethemba Morine Thubeni

Type: MSc

Title: The Importance of Demographic Trends in Forecasting Energy Demand for Private Households in South Africa

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

2014

Mark Wopicho Nasila

Type: PhD

Title: Statistical Modelling for Detection of Fraudulent Activity on Banking Cards

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Daniel Jacobus Ludewyk Venter

Type: PhD

Title: The Consolidation of Forecests with Regression Models

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Farai Fredric Mlambo

Type: MSc

Title: Good's Casualty for Time Series: A Regime-Switching Framework

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Sinazo Mpapela

Type: MSc

Title: Models for Forecasting Residential Property Prices using Paired Comparisons

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

2013

Erin Hanly

Type: MSc

Title: Compound Distribution Models for Athletics Records

Promoter: Mr DG Friskin

Co-Promoter: Dr GD Sharp

Edmund Ahame

Type: MSc

Title: Statistical Model for Risk Diversification in Renewable Energy

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Melnick Jurgen Smith

Type: MSc

Title: A Linear Model for Valuating Preferences of Freshwater Inflows into Forty Selected Estuaries Along the South African Coastline

Promoter: Dr J Hugo

Co-Promoter: Dr GD Sharp

Abeam Danso Sarpong

Type: MSc

Title: Tolerance Intervals for Variance Component Models using a Bayesian Simulation Procedure

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Thandekile Nyulu

Type: MSc

Title: Weather Neutral Models for Short-Term Electricity Demand Forecasting

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

2012

Calven Van der Byl

Type: MSc

Title: A Statistical Model for Valuation of Residential Property in the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Area

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Chantelle May Clohessy

Type: MSc

Title: Evaluation of Noise Levels of Micro-Wind Turbines using a Randomised Experiment

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Dr F Vorster

Siphumlile Mangisa

Type: MSc

Title: Statistical Analysis of Electricity Demand Profiles

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Kirshnee Moodley

Type: MSc

Title: The Fitting of Statistical Distributions to Wind Data in Coastal Areas of South Africa

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Abel Pholo Motsomi

Type: MSc

Title: Statistical Tools for Consolidation of Energy Demand Forecasts

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Sibusiso Ndzukuma

Type: MSc

Title: Statistical Tools for Wind Energy Generation

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

2011

Morné Rowan Sjölander

Type: PhD

Title: Time Series Models for Paired Comparisons

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Unathi Ngundze

Type: MSc

Title: Statistical Comparison of International Size-Based Equity Index using a Mixture Distribution

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

2010

Swanepoel Paul

Type: MSc

Title: A Forecasting Model for Photovoltaic Module Energy Production

Promoter: Prof IN Litvine

Co-Promoter: Prof EE van Dyk

Warren James

Type: MSc

Title: Integer Optimisation for the Selection of a Fantasy League Cricket Team

Promoter: Prof GD Sharp

Co-Promoter: Mr DG Friskin

Co-Promoter: Prof JW Gonsalves