Our Projects
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well integrated projects in 1 programme Overall focus Academic
Developmental. · To contribute to the livelihood improvement of people living in the upper Pangani Basin. · The research programme will work in the area of livelihood improvement through interventions in soil, water and sanitation. Main focus areas of the projects |
Improving Sanitation, Water quality and Agricultural productivity in the Upper Pangani Basin. Goal: The ultimate aim of this project is to sustainably intensify banana-based farming systems in the target region, based on documented nutrient budgets, fine-tuned integrated soil fertility interventions, capitalizing on fundamental understanding of nutrient-water use efficiency interactions. This will be achieved through training of NM-AIST students, carrying out their PhD research work within this context, in close cooperation with relevant stakeholders such as NGO’s (TRIAS, RECODA), Farmers Network in Arusha and Kilimanjaro Regions and public extension services.
Prof. Bart Van der Bruggen KU Leuven Academic Prof. Roel Merckx KU Leuven Academic Prof. Rony Swennen KU Leuven Academic Prof. Matthieu Kervyn VUB Academic Jean Poesen KU Leuven Academic Prof. Seppe Deckers KU Leuven Academic Prof. Eric Van Ranst U Gent Academic Prof. Rob Van Deun KHK Academic Mia Van Dyck KHK Academic Prof.Luc Brendonck KU Leuven Academic Prof. Luc De Meester KU Leuven Academic Patricia Luis Alconero KU Leuven Academic Geert Haesaert Hogent Academic Miet Maertens KU Leuven Academic Ann Verdoodt U Gent Academic Geert Baert Hogent Academic Prof. Patrick Ndakidemi NM-AIST Academic Dr. Revocatus Machunda NM-AIST Academic Prof. Mokiti Tarimo NM-AIST Academic Prof. Karoli Njau NM-AIST Academic Dr. Kelvin Mtei NM-AIST Academic Prof. Joram Buza NM-AIST Academic Ms. Anita Rugaika NM-AIST Academic Mr. Akida Meya NM-AIST Academic Ms. Siah Koka NM-AIST Academic
Development of water purification technologies Goal: To develop water purification technologies for wastewater treatment with constructed wetlands and for defluoridation of community water supplies in Northern Tanzania. The project would like to ensure that people are informed of the potential of technology to solve water quality challenges, especially in Northern Tanzania. Therefore, P2 is planning to implement actions on Sanitation (through Constructed Wetland Technology) and Water purification (Defluoridation of Water supplies) by implementing technologies that are adapted to local contexts and that are sustainable. These actions are done through building capacities to future generations under PhD studentships.
PROJECT MEMBERS PROJECT LEADER NORTH Prof. Ann van Griensven Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) Academic TEAM MEMBER NORTH Dr. Bram Van Schoenwinkel KU Leuven Academic Prof. Luc Brendonck KU Leuven Academic Prof. Christine Walraevens Ghent University Academic Prof. Philippe Quevauvillier VUB Academic PROJECT LEADER SOUTH Dr. Hans C. Komakech NM-AIST Academic TEAM MEMBER SOUTH Dr. Linus Munishi NM-AIST Academic Prof. Alfred Muzuka NM-AIST Academic Prof. Karoli Njau NM-AIST Academic Mr. Alvin Rujweka NM-AIST Academic Ms.Grite Nelson NM-AIST Academic Ms. Anna Msigwa NM-AIST Academic
Applied aquatic ecology Goal: To sustain healthy aquatic ecosystems in Northern Tanzania to promote long term sustainable ecosystem services that improve the livelihoods of local communities. Project objectives: While training and community outreach are part of the activities within the project, specific activities will be done in ways that reflect the training of PhD and project goals and targets.
PROJECT LEADER NORTH Prof. De Egbert Smet UniversiteitAntwerpen Academic TEAM MEMBER NORTH Prof. Marc Goovaerts Universiteit Hasselt Technical expert Prof. Rudy Gevaert Universiteit Gent Technical expert Prof. Frederik Questier Vrije Universiteit Brussel Academic Prof. Erik Fransen Universiteit Antwerpen Academic PROJECT LEADER SOUTH Dr. Michael Kisangiri The Nelson Mandela – African Institute of Science and Technology Academic expertise (IT networks and telecommunications) TEAM MEMBER SOUTH Dr. Dina Machuve The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Academic Dr. Liliane Pasape The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Academic Dr. Shubi Kaijage The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Academic Mr. Baraka Shuma The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Academic Mr. Joshua Jacob The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Technical expertise (IT systems and networks) Ms. Judith Leo The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Technical expertise (IT systems and networks) Mr. Augustino Faustino The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Technical expertise (Web systems, smart cards) Mr. Mdoe Mwamnyange The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Technical expertise (IT systems and networks) Ms. Neema Mosha The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology Technical expertise (Knowledge management and transfer)
Institutional Strengthening Goal: improving NM-AIST research and education quality through the use of big data, open data and artificial intelligence, all major trends in current and future scientific research. Technology Park Goal: To increase technology transfer to society and industry originating from Academic and R & D in the Northern Tanzania through enhanced industrial collaboration and creation of spin-offs. This is expected to be achieved through support on NM AIST’s Incubation Centre, Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and Commercialization Office. The PSU provides administrative and logistical support to the other IUC projects regarding implementation of activities in a defined channel. It continues to provide information to all stakeholders involved in the partner programme, such facts as to financial and technical issues of the partner programme. In the process of ensuring smooth administrative and logistical support PSU focuses in meeting the overall objectives which encompass both academic and developmental aspects.
PROJECT MEMBERS PROJECT LEADER NORTH Prof. Luc Brendonck KU Leuven Academic/Flemish Coordinator TEAM MEMBERS NORTH Elise Konings KU Leuven ICOS Ms. Conny Coeckelberghs KU Leuven Financial Officer PROJECT LEADER SOUTH Prof. Karoli Njau NM-AIST Academic/Local Coordinator TEAM MEMBERS SOUTH Joyce Rugakingila NM-AIST Programme Manager Mr. Himili Mbawalla NM-AIST Accountant
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