Dr. Riyad Dhuny
Senior Lecturer, University of Technology, Mauritius
About
Dr. Dhuny is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology, Mauritius, with expertise in web design, multimedia, game development, and software engineering. He is currently the Head of Department of Creative Arts, Film & Media Technologies and is also the Programme Director of the BA(Hons) Film & Video Production. His work also leverages technology for innovative teaching and research, with projects like the RPI64Box.
Experience
- Senior Lecturer, University of Technology, Mauritius
- Head of Department, Creative Arts, Film & Media Technologies
- Lecturer, University of Technology, Mauritius
- Visiting Lecturer, Université des Mascareignes (UdM)
- Resource Person for Coursework Monitoring, Mauritius Examinations Syndicate (MES)
- Visiting Lecturer, Mauritius Institute of Education
- Systems Analyst, University of Technology, Mauritius
- ICT Teacher, Ministry of Education
Education
- PhD, University of Technology, Mauritius
- MSc Software Engineering, University of Technology, Mauritius
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, University of Technology, Mauritius
- Certificate of proficiency in ICT Education, Mauritius Institute of Education
Publications
The updated list of academic publications is available on Google Scholar. Please visit the link:
Academic PublicationsField of Expertise and Research Interest (2025)
Dr. Dhuny welcomes collaborations that bridge industry and academia, particularly in AI applications for resource-constrained environments and computational approaches to interdisciplinary challenges.
Supervision covers deep learning applications, neural network optimization, reinforcement learning algorithms, and broad AI system development for intelligent decision-making applications.
Specialized focus on edge AI implementations, mobile AI systems, low-power intelligent applications, and embedded computing solutions for devices with limited computational resources.
Research supervision includes single-board computer architectures (Raspberry Pi clusters), LAMP stack optimization, and system performance enhancement in resource-limited environments.
Project areas encompass image processing, pattern recognition systems, Internet of Things applications, sensor network development, and embedded system integration.
Supervision covers progressive web applications, HTML5 service workers, offline data systems, multimedia processing, and modern web-based system architectures.
Research focuses on e-learning system development, gamification strategies, and technology-enhanced learning environments for improved educational outcomes.
Emerging Research Focus:
- AI-Powered Digital Media Creation: Leveraging generative AI and machine learning for audio-visual content production and cinematography
- Intelligent Edge Systems: Integration of AI capabilities within edge computing environments for real-time processing and automation
Applied Domains: His research bridges technical innovation with practical applications in e-learning, assessment technologies, biotechnology (antimicrobial peptide design), and digital media production, informed by his extensive background in film and media production education.
Dr Dhuny's field of expertise and research interest position's him at the intersection of computing infrastructure, AI innovation, and creative media technologies.
Skills
Professional Certifications
- Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Dreamweaver CC
- Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) in Photoshop CS5
- Adobe Certified Instructor (ACI) in Photoshop, Flash, and Dreamweaver CS3
- Microsoft Certified IT Professional and Specialist
- Linux Certified Level 1 & 2 from Linux Professional Institute (LPI)
Contact Information
Email: dhuny[@]utm[.]ac[.]mu
Address: University of Technology, Mauritius, La Tour Koenig, Pointes-aux-Sables
Website: http://www.dhuny.org
LinkedIn: mu.linkedin.com/in/riyaddhuny
ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/Riyad_Dhuny