From August 4 to 6, 2025, Professor Dr. Selain Kasereka Kabunga participated in the 22nd edition of the International Conference on Mobile Systems and Pervasive Computing (MobiSPC 2025), organized in Leuven, Belgium, in parallel with the 20th International Conference on Future Networks and Communications (FNC 2025)This event, led by Prof. Dr. Elhadi Shakshuki (Acadia University, Canada), is recognized for its international reach and its role in bringing together academic research and industrial innovation.

All accepted articles have been published in the series Procedia Computer Science from Elsevier, open access, and indexed in major databases such as Scopus, Web of Science (WoS), DBLP and Engineering Village (Ei).

Four major scientific contributions

The work presented by Professor Kasereka is the result of an international collaboration with: Okurwoth V. Ocama and Yves-Christophane N. Medagbe (two young international students and scholarship holders (MSI/UNNIKIN), Assistant Jonathan Pinto, Head of work Pierre Muchapa (ISS/Lubumbashi), Prof. Kyamakya (Polytechnic Faculty of UNIKIN), Profs Tasho Tashev and Vladislav Slavov (Technical University of Sofia), Alidor Mbayandjambe (National University of Vietnam in Hanoi), Head of work Godwill Ilunga (New Horizons University), and Dr. Christian Mulomba (Handong Global University).

1) Artificial Intelligence and Health: Statistical Learning for Improving Care in Africa

This first article explores the opportunities offered by statistical learning to strengthen African health systems. Professor Kasereka analyzes the use of predictive models for disease management, optimization of medical resources, and decision support.

Practical benefits: A promising approach to developing AI solutions adapted to local realities, while respecting ethical and infrastructure issues.

 Link to the full article:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187705092502246X

2) Lung Cancer Detection: Review of AI Methods in African Contexts

This second work provides a review of artificial intelligence techniques applied to lung cancer detection and prediction in Africa. It highlights the challenges related to limited data, medical infrastructure, and integration into clinical practices.

Practical impact: An essential contribution to improving early diagnosis and personalizing care in African health systems.

Link to the full article:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050925022318

3) Precision Agriculture: Advanced Technologies and Implementation Challenges

In this third article, Professor Kasereka presents a synthesis of emerging technologies in precision agriculture, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), remote sensing, and artificial intelligence. The study examines their impact on optimizing agricultural yields, resource management, and sustainability.

Practical implications: A framework for overcoming barriers to the adoption of these technologies in developing countries, including data diversity and the need for cross-sector collaboration.

Link to the full article:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050925022720

4) Smart Crop Recommendation: Towards Climate-Resilient Agriculture

This fourth article focuses on intelligent crop recommendation systems and climate-resilient agricultural practices. Professor Kasereka explores the use of AI to guide agricultural choices based on soil, climate, and market data.

Practical impact: A strategic step forward to strengthen food security and promote sustainable agriculture in vulnerable regions.

Link to the full article:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050925022240

International recognition for Congolese research

Professor Kasereka's participation in MobiSPC 2025 demonstrates the University of Kinshasa's commitment to cutting-edge research and international scientific collaboration. This work, carried out with researchers from ISS/Lubumbashi, Sofia Technical University, Vietnam National University in Hanoi, New Horizons University, and Handong Global University, enhances the visibility of Congolese research on the global stage.

The conference proceedings are available in Procedia Computer Science (Elsevier), ensuring wide distribution and lasting impact.

A call for the involvement of donors and the Congolese state

It is important to emphasize that the four studies presented by Professor Kasereka at the MobiSPC 2025 conference were carried out without any financial or logistical participation from the Congolese government. This lack of institutional support contrasts with the scientific and societal impact of this research, which aims to address major public health and food security challenges in Africa.

Faced with this reality, Professor Kasereka makes an urgent appeal to international donors, technical partners and the Congolese State: it is time to recognize and support Congolese researchers who, despite limited resources, actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge and the transformation of African societies through science and technology.

Strategic investment in local research is not only a lever for sustainable development, but also an essential condition for the Democratic Republic of Congo to be able to fully play its role in global scientific dynamics.