Erine Cabrelle Toukap Wankap
- Country of Origin: Rwanda
- Home University: University of Ngaoundere
- Host University & Country: University of Sussex - United Kingdom
- PhD Title: Detection of Malaria using the capsule Neural Network and Numerical Tensor Method.
- Year of Completion: 2028

PhD Overview
This project focuses on developing and evaluating supervised neural networks and a numerical tensor method (NTM) for malaria prediction using thick blood smear microscopy images. The goal is to create a fast, efficient, and cost-effective model to accurately identify the Plasmodium species responsible for malaria. Integrating this model into diagnostic machines would enable rapid diagnosis without the need for specialized expertise or extensive resources. This approach is especially valuable for developing countries, where medical infrastructure and trained professionals may be scarce, ultimately improving malaria detection and treatment at both the image and patient levels.
Sustainability Goals
- Gender Equality
- Good Health and Well-being
- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
About Me
A passionate mathematical modeler trained at AIMS Rwanda, I developed innovative work on antimalarial drug resistance and PINNs for epidemic model optimization. I combine data science, public health, and applied math to address real-world problems, especially in low-resource settings.