Dean, School of Computing, Information, and Media Studies
niradukunda@mkur.ac.rw
Dr. Nadia IRADUKUNDA is a Rwandan academic, researcher, university lecturer, and mentor, currently serving as the Dean of the School of Computing, Informatics, and Media Studies at Mount Kigali University. Her expertise spans computing, information and communication technologies (ICT), artificial intelligence (AI), and wireless communication systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Engineering in Information and Communication Systems and a Master’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from INJE University, South Korea, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Rwanda – College of Science and Technology. Her research interests include wireless communications, cognitive radio networks, spectrum management, UAV-enabled networks, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, optimization techniques for next-generation communication systems, 5G, and 6G, and beyond. She actively contributes to the international research community as a corresponding author and a reviewer for several prestigious IEEE journals, including IEEE Transactions on Communications, IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, IEEE Communications Letters, and IEEE Access. She also serves as an IT expert for Rwanda’s Higher Education Council (HEC). In recognition of her academic and research excellence, Dr. IRADUKUNDA has received the Korean Multimedia Systems (KMMS) Best Paper Award, the Korea – Japan Joint Workshop on Complex Communication Sciences Best Paper Award, and the NIIED Excellent Academic Achievement Award from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea. Through her academic leadership, research, and mentorship, she remains committed to advancing innovation, excellence in higher education, and the development of future technology professionals
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| No | Degree & Field of Study | Institution | Country | Year | ||||
| 1. | Doctor of Engineering in ICT | INJE UNIVERSITY | South Korea | 2019–2022 | ||||
| 2. | Masters of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications | INJE UNIVERSITY | South Korea | 2017–2019 | ||||
| 3 | Bachelor of science in Engineering (Hons) in Electronics and Telecommunications | UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA – College of Science and Technology | Kigali – Rwanda | 2012– 2016 | ||||
TEACHING AREAS
| No | Module / Course Title | Programme | Level | |
| 1. | COMPUTER NETWORKS | Bachelor | Level 8 | |
| 2. | NETWORK CABLING | Bachelor | Level 8 | |
| 3. | DIGITAL ELECTRONICS | Bachelor | Level 8 | |
| SIGNALS & SYSTEMS | Bachelor | Level 8 | ||
| 4. | TELECOMMUNICATION SWITCHING | Bachelor | Level 8 | |
| 5. | NETWORK MANAGEMENT | Bachelor | Level 8 | |
6. | SECURITY AND CRYPTOGRAPHY | Bachelor | Level 8 |
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| 7. | FUNDAMENTALS OF INTERNET | Bachelor | Level 8 | |
| 8. | WEB DESIGN | Bachelor | Level 8 | |
| 9. | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | Bachelor | Level 8 | |
| 10. | ADVANCED COMPUTER NETWORK | Master’s | Level 9 | |
| 11. | INTERNET TECHNOLOGIES | Master’s | Level 9 | |
| 12. | INFORMATION SECURITY AUDIT | Master’s | Level 9 | |
PUBLICATIONS
○ Published Journals
1. Nyabuga, D. O., and Iradukunda, N. (2026). Intelligent IoT-based Alert System for Monitoring Drip of Intravenous Fluids (IV) and Reverse Blood Flow. Journal of Technology Informatics and Engineering, 5(2), 314-333.
2. N. Iradukunda, Q.-V. Pham, Z. Ding, and W.-J. Hwang, “THz-enabled UAV Communications using Non-orthogonal Multiple Access,” IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, vol.72, no. 8, pp. 10977-10981, Aug. 2023. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/10065563
3. Muhirwa, Y. D., Iradukunda, N., and Waweru, M. (2024). “Effects of Non – Tariff Barriers on Promotion of East African Community Integration: A Case of Magasins G.n.raux du Rwanda,” AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EMPIRICAL RESEARCH: AJER Publishing, 5(3), 1116-1130. https://www.elibrary.ru/item.asp?id=74445336
4. N. Iradukunda, Q.-V. Pham, M. Zeng, H.-C. Kim, and W.-J. Hwang, “UAV-enabled Wireless Backhaul Networks using Non-Orthogonal Multiple Access,” IEEE Access, vol. 9, no. 2169-3536, pp. 36689-366698, Feb. 2021. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9364991
5. Q.-V. Pham, N. Iradukunda, N. H. Tran, W.-J. Hwang, and S. -H. Chung, “Joint Placement, Power Control, and Spectrum Allocation for UAV Wireless Backhaul Networks,” IEEE Networking Letters, vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 56-60, Mar. 2021. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/9378782
6. N. Iradukunda, H. T. Nguyen, and W.-J. Hwang, “On cyclic delay diversitybased single-carrier scheme in spectrum sharing systems,” IEEE Commun. Lett., vol. 23, no. 6, pp. 1069–1072, Jun.2019. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8691801
7. Ufitinema, M., N. Iradukunda, and Waweru, M. (2024). Gender mainstreaming stereotypes and socio-economic development of Cyeza Sector in Rwanda. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 12(4), 79–87. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13986973
8. Bisangabagabo, M., and Iradukunda, N. (2024). Sociotherapy and healing trauma-related mental disorders: A case of Nyamagabe District. International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research, 12(4), 174–186. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14028204
9. Umurangamirwa, M. C., Iradukunda, N., and Irungu, F. (2024). Effect of soft power projections on diaspora communities’ relations in Rwanda: A case of Kenyans diaspora in Rwanda. Reviewed Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 5(1), 616–632.
10. Uwayisenga, L., and Iradukunda, N. (2025). Paternity denial and mental health of teenage mothers in Rwanda. International Journal for Research Trends in Social Science and Humanities, 3(5), 1–9. 11. Umutesi, A., Iradukunda, N., and Nyabera, O. (2024). Effect of problemsolvin skills on performance of projects in Rwanda. A case of daring to shift projects in digital opportunity trust Rwanda. The Strategic Journal of Business and Change Management,
11 (1), 716 – 730. http://dx.doi.org/10.61426/sjbcm.v11i1.2882
ONLINE & PROFESSIONAL PROFILES
Google Scholar Profile https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aeyo7CAAAAAJ&hl=en
ORCID Profile https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5375-6328
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/iradukunda-nadia-a4495265/
ResearchGate https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Nadia-Iradukunda
GRANTS, AWARDS & HONOURS
| No | Award / Grant Title | Awarding Body / Funder | Level | |
| 1. | Best conference paper Award | Korea-Japan Joint Workshop on Complex Communication Sciences (KJCCS) | Japan-2020. | |
| 2. | Excellent Academic Achievement Award | National Institute for International EDucation ( NIIED-Ministry of Education, Korea. | 2018 | |
| 3. | Best conference paper Award | Korea Multi-Media Society (KMMS) | 2018 | |
| 4. | Global Korea Scholarship | Korean Government | Aug2016-Aug2022 | |