Gender: Man
Nationality: Zimbabwean
Academy Affiliation: Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences
Academy Country: Zimbabwe
Field: Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Big Data Science

NOMINATED FOR: Advisory Committee;Policy Advice Committee;
TERM: First-time candidate

DESCRIPTION OF INVOLVEMENT IN THE ACADEMY'S ACTIVITIES OR IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS:
As the Vice President of the Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences (ZAS), Professor Gabriel Kabanda has been instrumental in shaping Zimbabwe’s scientific landscape by fostering research excellence, policy advocacy, and technological innovation. His leadership at ZAS focuses on advancing interdisciplinary collaboration, promoting investment in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and big data analytics, and strengthening national research ecosystems. He has actively championed policies that enhance research funding, digital transformation, and higher education curricula in emerging technologies, aligning Zimbabwe’s scientific agenda with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). In the global scientific arena, Professor Kabanda plays a pivotal role in policy formulation and international collaboration. His appointment by the International Science Council (ISC), the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO), and the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) to review the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) underscores his expertise in AI-driven sustainability. As a Certified Resilient Researcher and Country Co-Investigator (CCI) for Zambia and Zimbabwe in the GLOBE 2020 Project, he has contributed to cross-cultural leadership research involving 160 countries. He has fostered international scientific cooperation in AI, cybersecurity, and STEM education. He is committed to global knowledge dissemination and policy impact.

EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES IN AN IAP, NATIONAL ACADEMY OR OTHER SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY:

Professor Gabriel Kabanda is a distinguished scientist engaged in global and regional scientific networks, contributing to research, policy development, and leadership in AI, cybersecurity, and big data.

1. InterAcademy Partnership (IAP): Appointed by ISC, WFEO, and IAP to review the 2019 Global Sustainable Development Report, integrating AI and big data analytics into sustainable development policies.
2. Zimbabwe Academy of Sciences (ZAS): As Vice President, he advances national AI and cybersecurity research, promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, and shapes policies on 4IR.
3. African Scientific Research and Innovation Council (ASRIC): Contributes to AI governance, capacity building, and science diplomacy for Africa’s digital transformation.
4. International Science Council (ISC): Influences global scientific collaboration and AI-driven SDG monitoring.
5. Africa-Asia Dialogue Network: Facilitates AI, big data, and cybersecurity research between Africa and Asia.