Mbulisi Sibanda

Mbulisi Sibanda

University of the Western Cape

H-index: 26

Africa-South Africa

About Mbulisi Sibanda

Mbulisi Sibanda, With an exceptional h-index of 26 and a recent h-index of 23 (since 2020), a distinguished researcher at University of the Western Cape, specializes in the field of Application of Geo-spatial technologies.

His recent articles reflect a diverse array of research interests and contributions to the field:

Comparing Machine Learning Algorithms for Estimating the Maize Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI) Using UAV-Acquired Remotely Sensed Data in Smallholder Croplands

Remote sensing crop water productivity and water use for sustainable agriculture during extreme weather events in South Africa

Comparing the Utility of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) on Sentinel-2 MSI to Estimate Dry Season Aboveground Grass Biomass

Using multisource remotely sensed data and cloud computing approaches to map non-native species in the semi-arid savannah rangelands of Mpumalanga, South Africa

Observation and Geoinformation

GEOSPATIAL MODELLING OF RANGELANDS PRODUCTIVITY IN WATER-LIMITED ENVIRONMENTS OF SOUTH AFRICA

Use of unmanned aerial vehicle-derived multi-spectral data for the early detection of multi-temporal maize leaf equivalent water thickness and fuel moisture content for the …

Exploring the Potential of Remote Sensing to Facilitate Integrated Weed Management in Smallholder Farms: A Scoping Review

Mbulisi Sibanda Information

University

Position

Researcher

Citations(all)

1915

Citations(since 2020)

1585

Cited By

744

hIndex(all)

26

hIndex(since 2020)

23

i10Index(all)

51

i10Index(since 2020)

48

Email

University Profile Page

University of the Western Cape

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Mbulisi Sibanda Skills & Research Interests

Application of Geo-spatial technologies

Top articles of Mbulisi Sibanda

Title

Journal

Author(s)

Publication Date

Comparing Machine Learning Algorithms for Estimating the Maize Crop Water Stress Index (CWSI) Using UAV-Acquired Remotely Sensed Data in Smallholder Croplands

Drones

Mpho Kapari

Mbulisi Sibanda

James Magidi

Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

Luxon Nhamo

...

2024/2/9

Remote sensing crop water productivity and water use for sustainable agriculture during extreme weather events in South Africa

International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation

Kudzai S Mpakairi

Timothy Dube

Mbulisi Sibanda

Onisimo Mutanga

2024/5/1

Comparing the Utility of Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) and Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) on Sentinel-2 MSI to Estimate Dry Season Aboveground Grass Biomass

Sustainability

M Vawda

R. Lottering

O Mutanga

K. Peerbhay

M Sibanda

2024

Using multisource remotely sensed data and cloud computing approaches to map non-native species in the semi-arid savannah rangelands of Mpumalanga, South Africa

South African Geographical Journal

Thabang Maphanga

Timothy Dube

Cletah Shoko

Mbulisi Sibanda

Siyamthanda Gxokwe

2024/4/15

Observation and Geoinformation

International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation

Kassim Kalinaki

Owais Ahmed Malik

Daphne Teck Ching Lai

2023

GEOSPATIAL MODELLING OF RANGELANDS PRODUCTIVITY IN WATER-LIMITED ENVIRONMENTS OF SOUTH AFRICA

O MUTANGA

T DUBE T MABHAUDHI

M SIBANDA

T BANGIRA

2024/4

Use of unmanned aerial vehicle-derived multi-spectral data for the early detection of multi-temporal maize leaf equivalent water thickness and fuel moisture content for the …

Journal of Applied Remote Sensing

Helen S Ndlovu

John Odindi

Mbulisi Sibanda

Onisimo Mutanga

Alistair Clulow

...

2024/1/1

Exploring the Potential of Remote Sensing to Facilitate Integrated Weed Management in Smallholder Farms: A Scoping Review

Shaeden Gokool

Maqsooda Mahomed

Alistair Clulow

Mbulisi Sibanda

Richard Kunz

...

2024/2/26

Crop mapping in smallholder farms using unmanned aerial vehicle imagery and geospatial cloud computing infrastructure

Heliyon

Shaeden Gokool

Maqsooda Mahomed

Kiara Brewer

Vivek Naiken

Alistair Clulow

...

2024/2/25

Spectral saturation in the remote sensing of high-density vegetation traits: A systematic review of progress, challenges, and prospects

Onisimo Mutanga

Anita Masenyama

Mbulisi Sibanda

2023/4/1

Remote sensing hail damage on maize crops in smallholder farms using data acquired by remotely piloted aircraft system

Smart Agricultural Technology

Mbulisi Sibanda

Helen S Ndlovu

Kiara Brewer

Siphiwokuhle Buthelezi

Trylee N Matongera

...

2023/12/1

Assessing the prospects of remote sensing maize leaf area index using UAV-derived multi-spectral data in smallholder farms across the growing season

Remote Sensing

Siphiwokuhle Buthelezi

Onisimo Mutanga

Mbulisi Sibanda

John Odindi

Alistair D Clulow

...

2023/3/15

Quantifying Aboveground Grass Biomass Using Space-Borne Sensors: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Reneilwe Maake

Onisimo Mutanga

George Chirima

Mbulisi Sibanda

2023/10/18

Inter-seasonal estimation of grass water content indicators using multisource remotely sensed data metrics and the cloud-computing google earth engine platform

Applied Sciences

Anita Masenyama

Onisimo Mutanga

Timothy Dube

Mbulisi Sibanda

Omosalewa Odebiri

...

2023/2/28

Fine-scale characterization of irrigated and rainfed croplands at national scale using multi-source data, random forest, and deep learning algorithms

ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing

Kudzai S Mpakairi

Timothy Dube

Mbulisi Sibanda

Onisimo Mutanga

2023/10/1

Crop monitoring in smallholder farms using unmanned aerial vehicles to facilitate precision agriculture practices: a scoping review and bibliometric analysis

Shaeden Gokool

Maqsooda Mahomed

Richard Kunz

Alistair Clulow

Mbulisi Sibanda

...

2023/2/15

A systematic review of UAV applications for mapping neglected and underutilised crop species’ spatial distribution and health

Mishkah Abrahams

Mbulisi Sibanda

Timothy Dube

Vimbayi GP Chimonyo

Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

2023/9/23

Remote sensing grassland productivity attributes: a systematic review

Tsitsi Bangira

Onisimo Mutanga

Mbulisi Sibanda

Timothy Dube

Tafadzwanashe Mabhaudhi

2023/4/12

Exploring the prospects of UAV-Remotely sensed data in estimating productivity of Maize crops in typical smallholder farms of Southern Africa

ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences

Mbulisi Sibanda

Siphiwokuhle Buthelezi

Onisimo Mutanga

John Odindi

Alistair D Clulow

...

2023/12/13

Mapping leaf area index of the Yellowwood tree species in an Afromontane mistbelt forest of southern Africa using topographic variables

Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment

Nokwanda Gumede

Onisimo Mutanga

Mbulisi Sibanda

2022/8/1

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Co-Authors

H-index: 121
Ken E. Giller

Ken E. Giller

Wageningen Universiteit

H-index: 62
Onisimo Mutanga

Onisimo Mutanga

University of KwaZulu-Natal

H-index: 33
Jens A. Andersson

Jens A. Andersson

Wageningen Universiteit

H-index: 17
Samuel Adewale Adelabu

Samuel Adewale Adelabu

University of the Free State

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