Research

Where mathematics meets epidemiology.

We design mathematical and computational frameworks — agent-based models, network science, Bayesian inference — to understand how infectious diseases spread, and to inform how they can be prevented, detected and controlled.

0 research projects across 6 focus areas
Focus areas

Research themes

The broad themes our group works across, from vector-borne parasites to the computational tools used to model them.

Malaria

Current Malaria Burden in Burundi (2022). Malaria remains Burundi's leading public health challenge, with over 8.2 million cases reported in 2022, up from 6.7 million...

Zoonotic Diseases

Burundi faces a high burden of zoonotic diseases, particularly those linked to poor sanitation, close human-animal interactions, and limited veterinary infrastructure. These conditions...

Emerging and remerging diseases

Burundi faces critical research and response gaps regarding emerging infectious diseases. Surveillance systems remain fragmented, with weak integration across human, animal,...

Pandemic Preparedness

Burundi's pandemic preparedness is significantly constrained by a range of systemic and research-related gaps, undermining its ability to detect, prevent, and respond to...

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Burundi are rising at an alarming rate. Despite contributing to 37% of deaths nationally, research and policy responses...

Diagnostics

Diagnostic research in Burundi reveals widespread gaps across disease categories, infrastructure, and access. These challenges compromise timely and accurate detection of both communicable and...

Track record

Research networks & funded programmes

The platforms we lead and the competitively funded projects currently supporting our work. Full grant details and funding amounts are on our Grants & Awards page.

2026 – present Founder & Technical Lead
Research network

Central Africa Epidemic Modelling Network (CEpiNet)

A regional platform advancing mathematical modelling, computational epidemiology and AI-driven decision support, coordinating multidisciplinary research and capacity strengthening in epidemic analytics across Central Africa.

2021 – present Founder & Coordinator
Doctoral School, University of Burundi

Interdisciplinary Research Program in Public Health (IRGPH)

Interdisciplinary research programme in mathematical modelling, scientific computing and AI for public health, coordinating international collaborations and PhD/MSc training.

2026 – 2028 Co-PI
EDCTP

Strengthening Capacity in Epidemic Analytics and Mathematical Modelling in Central Africa (SCEAM-CA)

Capacity building and methodological research in mathematical modelling and epidemic analytics across Central Africa.

2026 – 2028 Co-PI
Gates Foundation

MODE-MPOX DRC

Mathematical modelling, optimization and AI-enabled decision-support methodologies for mpox control in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2025 – 2027 PI (Burundi)
UKRI/MRC · Imperial College London

Advancing Mpox Outbreak Control in Central Africa

Mathematical modelling, computational analytics and decision-support for mpox outbreak preparedness and response.

2025 PI
University of Toronto

AI4Mpox

Scientific AI and predictive modelling for epidemic intelligence and surveillance.

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