Atwebembela John Kasenene is an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam, with professional experience in sustainable agricultural systems, irrigation, hydrology, and water resources engineering. She holds an MSc from Nelson Mandela African Institution of science and Technology - Arusha and a BSc from Sokoine University of Agriculture. Her academic and professional work focuses on teaching and mentoring students, as well as conducting research aimed at advancing sustainable water and agricultural systems management.
Sustainable Agricultural systems, Irrigation, and Climate-smart Water Management and Engineering.
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Role: Research Assistant
Institution: Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST)
Period: 2019–2020
Served as a Research Assistant on the Ngaramtoni - Arusha water supply project in Arusha, focusing on water quality analysis and optimization of reverse osmosis treatment systems. The work supported improved potable water supply through system performance assessment, data analysis, and technical reporting for sustainable water management in northern Tanzania contexts settings.
Role: Research Team Member
Collaborating Institution: NIBIO and Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute
Period: 2023–2024
Contributed to a collaborative research project on climate-smart and resource-efficient rice production in Tanzania, emphasizing the System of Rice Intensification. The project strengthened institutional capacity through research support, field-based learning, and training activities aimed at improving irrigation efficiency, productivity, and resilience of smallholder rice farming systems under changing climatic conditions.
Role: Applied Research Participant
Institution: Sokoine University of Agriculture
Period: 2022
Engaged in advanced applied research and training on ecohydrology and watershed management using nature-based solutions. The project focused on integrating hydrological processes and ecosystem functions to address environmental challenges, enhance watershed resilience, and promote sustainable land and water management practices under changing climatic and anthropogenic pressures within Tanzanian agricultural landscapes.
Kasenene, A. J., Machunda, R. L., & Njau, K. N. (2021). Performance of inclined plates settler integrated with constructed wetland for high turbidity water treatment. Water Practice & Technology, 16(2), 516-529