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Ditram Herman Ngairo

School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology

Aquaculture Technology (DAT)

Biography

Ditram Herman Ngairo is a Laboratory Scientist at the School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology, University of Dar es Salaam, and a Director of ASSO.CO.22TZ. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from Pontifical Urbaniana University( Italy), a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Jordan University, a Bachelor’s Degree in Aquatic Sciences and fisheries and a Diploma in Aquaculture Technologies. He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Aquaculture Technologies at Zhejiang Ocean university China.  His professional interests include aquaculture development, fisheries education, scientific research, laboratory practice, and organizational leadership

Research Interest

Ditram has a strong research focus on fish hybridization programs, especially in tilapia, aimed at improving genetic performance, growth rates, and survival under different environmental conditions, He is particularly interested in the application of AI-driven and interactive systems in aquaculture, such as automated fish counting, smart monitoring of water quality parameters (including temperature, dissolved oxygen, and pH), and real-time data analysis to support decision-making in hatcheries and production units

 

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Projects

Ditram Herman Ngairo has been involved in several impactful projects that integrate science, technology, education, and entrepreneurship in aquaculture and fisheries development. His flagship project is the development of an Automated Fish Fingerling Counting System (AFCOTS), which aims to improve accuracy, efficiency, and reduce stress-induced mortality compared to traditional manual and volumetric counting methods. In addition, he has actively worked on selective breeding and hybrid tilapia production, focusing on improving fish growth performance, survival rates, and productivity to support small-scale farmers and national aquaculture development. He is also engaged in aquaculture systems design, including the development of modern and smart tank systems with integrated sensors, aeration, filtration, and water circulation technologies to enhance fish production and water quality management. Ditram also leads aquaculture business and innovation projects as a Director of ASSO.CO.22TZ( Aquatic science student organization company limited) which support fish fingerling production, fish feed supply, aquaculture consultancy, and youth employment initiatives, contributing to the growth of the blue economy in Tanzania. Ditram has contributed to academic writing through the development of a book chapter titled “Selecting Areas for Aquaculture Systems,” which focuses on guiding learners and practitioners in identifying suitable sites for successful aquaculture development

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