UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
DAR ES SALAAM UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (DUCE)

Researches-On Going Projects

 

1. Title:   Strengthening Teacher Professional Development and Mentorship in Tanzania, Kenya and South Sudan

           Team Members: Dr. Katherine Fulgence, Dr. Patrick Kavenuke, Dr. Rehema Mwakabenga, Dr. Perpetua Urio, Dr. Oziambo Betweli, and Dr. Florence Kyaruzi (from Dar es Salaam               University College of Education, DUCE, Tanzania), Ms. Nicolata Chipa, Mr. Donatian Marusu, Dr. Felix Bachmann from HELVETAS, a Swiss Organisation in Tanzania, Prof. Julius                 Maiyo, Dr. Manasi Echaune, Prof. Munir Muganda, Dr. Christine Nabwire, and Dr. Tecla Kirwa (from University of Kibabii, Kenya), Dr. Paride Oresto Lolika, Dr. Otim Gama, Dr. Flora               Lado, Dr. Lilly Odwa (from the University of Juba, South Sudan).

           Duration: From 1st July 2024 to 31st December 2026

           Funder: International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

 

       2. Title: Development of Poultry Feed from Under-utilized Food Wastes: A Strategic Step Towards Value Added Food Wastes and Improved Public Health in Tanzanian Cities

            Team Members: James T Zacharia, David Kacholi, Halima Amir and Rita Lyatuu

            Duration:  From March, 2023 to March, 2024

            Department/Unit: Chemistry

            Funder: DUCE 

 

    3. Title: Strengthening Social Accountability for Improving Health System in Tanzania: How Can Health Facility Governing Committees Fulfil their Role? (REACH – Tanzania)

            Team Members: Prof. S. Maluka (co- PI), Dr. R. Kigume, Dr. C. Masawe, Prof. P. Kamuzora, Dr. N. Kapologwe

            Duration: From 2022 to 2024

            Department: History, Political Sciences and Development Studies (HPD)     

            Funder: Swedish Research Council

 

4.  Title:   Computational Investigation of Structural, Vibrational and Thermodynamic Properties of K2MgX4 and K2AlX5 (X = F, Cl, Br, I)

            Team Members: Sixberth Mlowe, Fortunatus Rwegasira Jacob, Geradius Deogratias, Grace Ansgar Kinunda, Lucas P Luchemba, James Mgaya, Silvia Mushi and Ebenezer Ngowi

            Duration: From March 2023 to March 2024

            Department/Unit: Chemistry

            Funder: DUCE

 

5.  Title:      Harvesting Technologies for Climate Change Resilience and Gender Equity among Small-holder farmers in Tanzania

            Team Members: Dr. Nuria Majaliwa (SUA), Dr. Lilian Mulamula (DUCE) and Dr. Rita Alex (DUCE) and Dr. Frida Mnyete (SUA)

            Duration:  From December, 2022 to December, 2026

            Department/Unit: SUA

            Funder: TWAS ELSIVIER

 

6.  Title: Rethinking about Subject Specialization for Primary School Teachers in Tanzania: A Road Map to Quality Education Relevant for 4th Industrial Revolution

           Team Members: Septimi Kitta, David Koloseni Silvester Rugeihyamu Zubeda Mussa and Rose Kisusi

            Duration:  From March, 2023 to March, 2024

            Department/Unit: Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies SoED (EPCS)

            Funder: UDSM

 

7.  Title: Turning Domestic and Agro Waste into Nutritious Animal Feeds

            Team Members: Lucas P. Luchemba (PI), Lilian Kaale, Deokary Joseph, Alice Isibika, James Mgaya, Sixberth Mlowe, Ebenezeri E. Ngowi, Silvia J Mushi

            Duration: From March, 2023 to March, 2024

            Department/Unit: Chemistry

            Funder: DUCE

 

8.  Title: Student and Staff Experience and Perception of Sexual Harassment

            Team Members: Dr. Ikupa Moses (PI), Dr. Cresencia Massawe, Mr. Kisinda & Dr. Hezron Onditi.

            Duration: From March, 2023 to March, 2024.

            Department/Unit: Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies (EPCS)

            Funder: DUCE

 

9.  Title: Strengthening Institutional Capacity for Developing Research and Capacity-Building Grants among Female and Early Career Academic Staff

            Team Members: Dr. Emiliana Mwita, Dr Perpetua John Urio & Dr Maregesi Machumu    

            Duration: From January, 2023 to December, 2024

            Department/Unit: Geography, EFMLL & EPCS

            Funder: African Alliance Partnership (AAP)

 

10.  Title:      Effects of Violence and Maltreatment on the Development and Well-being of Children: Experimental Approaches to Studying the Causal Effects of Maltreatment Reduction in Tanzania, Uganda and Ghana

            Team Members: Hecker, T., Nkuba, Mabula & Machumu, Malegesi.

            Duration: From January, 2023 to October, 2024

            Department/Unit: Educational Psychology and Curriculum Studies (EPCS)

            Funder: DGF funded project