Improving lives through
sustainable bioinnovations

Cohort 4

Dr Ruth L. Moirana, Tanzania

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Dr Moirana is currently a lecturer at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in the school of materials, energy, water, and environmental sciences (MEWES). Her research focuses on developing a bio-remedial bio-fertilizer derived from seaweed materials to address fluoride contamination in soils, particularly in Northern Tanzania. This work aims to reduce fluoride levels in the food chain and minimize its impact on human health.

Previously, she was awarded the top Ph.D. student title in 2023 at NM-AIST and was the first runner-up in the business plan competition with her project, “Mbolea Bora.” She is also the lead researcher on a project funded by PASET-Rsif under the junior investigator research award (JIRA).

Dr Moirana obtained her bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania, followed by a master’s degree in Environmental Science and Engineering from the Harbin Institute of Science and Technology (HIT), China. She completed her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at NM-AIST.