Cyncia Matsika

Cyncia Matsika is a Lecturer in the School of Computing and Digital Technologies at Sheffield Hallam University, part of the College of Business, Technology and Engineering. With 14 years of ICT industry experience including 7 years in management roles, she specializes in database administration and web development pedagogy. Her teaching focuses on HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks (ReactJS/NextJS), and MySQL, emphasizing practical application in modern web technologies.

Her research interests center on digital inclusion in higher education, augmented and virtual reality applications, and cloud computing solutions. Prominent works include a cloud-computing model for smart agriculture and studies on digital inclusion using AVR technologies. She has authored/co-authored multiple publications exploring ICT adoption barriers in marginalized communities, technology's impact on adolescents during the pandemic, and the role of social media in education.

Matsika holds advanced qualifications including a Master of Science in Information Systems Management, Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in IT, and postgraduate diplomas in tertiary education and data science. Her work integrates commercial acumen with technical expertise, addressing challenges in ICT implementation across budget, scope, and procedural constraints.