Tshilidzi Marwala
United Nations University, University of Johannesburg, University of the Witwatersrand
Papers
12
Total Citations
237
H-Index
7
About
Tshilidzi Marwala is a pioneering scholar whose research sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the socioeconomic transformations driven by the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR). With a body of work spanning over two decades, Marwala has established himself as one of the foremost thinkers on how emerging technologies — including AI, blockchain, the Internet of Things, and robotics — are reshaping institutions, economies, and human life. His most cited work, "Technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution" (2023, 107 citations), reflects his commanding influence in this domain, while his exploration of 4IR's impact on higher education has sparked important conversations about the future of universities. Marwala has also tackled provocative policy questions, such as the taxation of robots in response to workforce automation, demonstrating a rare ability to bridge technical expertise with economic and ethical reasoning. His earlier work on proton beam therapy patient positioning systems reveals a versatile scientific mind with roots in applied engineering. Through contributions on robotic process automation, human-robot interaction, and macroeconomic modeling, Marwala continues to shape how researchers and policymakers understand technology's expanding role in modern society.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution107 citations · 2023
- 2The Fourth Industrial Revolution in Higher Education45 citations · 2021
- 3Smart Maintenance for Human–Robot Interaction15 citations · 2017
- 4The Fourth Industrial Revolution13 citations · 2023
- 5Introduction to Human Robot Interaction12 citations · 2017
- 6On Robot Revolution and Taxation12 citations · 2018
- 7The Phillips Curve10 citations · 2020
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- 10Robotic Process Automation in Strategy and Strategy Implementation5 citations · 2021