Professor Dennis N. Ocholla is a distinguished Professor of Information Studies at the University of Zululand, specializing in Library and Information Science with expertise in information seeking, knowledge management, applied bibliometrics, ICT4D, and information ethics. He holds advanced degrees in library and information studies, forming the foundation of a prolific academic career marked by senior professorial appointments, departmental leadership, research mentorship, and international scholarly engagement. His research addresses LIS education, indigenous knowledge, research visibility, information ethics, and digital transformation, with an extensive record of high-impact publications that have shaped scholarship and policy in Africa and globally. His academic influence is evidenced by 4,371 citations, an h-index of 37, and an i10-index of 96. His contributions are further recognized through prestigious research awards, professional honors, editorial leadership of leading journals, and active membership in prominent national and international scholarly bodies.
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