Conference Committees

Dr. Mussa Ally Dida is a Senior Lecturer at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) and currently serves as the Deputy Center Leader for the Centre of Excellence of ICT in East Africa (CENIT@EA) and a chairman of 5 university consortium including AKU, SFU, SUA, UDSM, and NM-AIST

Since earning his PhD from the Beijing Institute of Technology in 2017, Dr. Dida has become a prolific mentor, supervising over 45 postgraduate graduates, including 10 PhDs. He has coordinated major projects such as the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Scheme, Erasmus+ KA171, and dSkills@EA. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, his research focuses on communication systems, embedded systems, cybersecurity, and applied artificial intelligence.

Dr. MAAGI, Mtaki Thomas is a Lecturer in the Clean Energy Technologies Research Group within the School of Materials, Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences (MEWES) at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST). He holds a PhD in Oil and Natural Gas Engineering and specializes in both conventional and emerging energy systems. His research focuses on natural gas engineering, oil-well cementing, and drilling fluid technology, alongside advanced areas such as nanotechnology for energy applications and geothermal energy systems. Dr. Maagi is also actively engaged in clean energy technologies and low carbon solutions, energy conversion and storage, contributing to innovative solutions for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Dr. Maagi has authored and co-authored several science citation index publications. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer and editorial board member for both local and international scientific journals, supporting the advancement of research in energy sectorDr. MAAGI, Mtaki Thomas is a Lecturer in the Clean Energy Technologies Research Group within the School of Materials, Energy, Water and Environmental Sciences (MEWES) at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST). He holds a PhD in Oil and Natural Gas Engineering and specializes in both conventional and emerging energy systems. His research focuses on natural gas engineering, oil-well cementing, and drilling fluid technology, alongside advanced areas such as nanotechnology for energy applications and geothermal energy systems. Dr. Maagi is also actively engaged in clean energy technologies and low carbon solutions, energy conversion and storage, contributing to innovative solutions for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. Dr. Maagi has authored and co-authored several science citation index publications. He actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer and editorial board member for both local and international scientific journals, supporting the advancement of research in energy sector.

Senior Research Fellow in Social Development and Community Resilience. Specializes in gender equity, indigenous rights, and youth participation in decision-making.

International development practitioner with 15+ years experience in social protection programs across Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.

Dr. Godiana Hagile Philipo is a Lecturer and Researcher in the School of Materials, Energy, Water, and Environmental Sciences (MEWES) at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST). She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering, specializing in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering. Her research areas include demand-side energy management, smart grids, renewable energy technologies, and sustainable solutions for climate resilience and rural energy access.

Dr. Hagile is actively involved in multidisciplinary research and innovation projects addressing clean energy technologies, energy management approaches, and sustainable community development. She has experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research, proposal development, and collaborative international research initiatives. Her work also explores innovative technologies for energy efficiency, low-carbon development, and resilient energy systems for underserved communities.

Dr. Hagile has authored and co-authored several scientific publications and actively contributes to academic and professional communities through research collaborations, conference participation, mentorship, and technical review activities in the fields of energy and sustainability.

Ms. Ritha Ituwe is a Grant Accountant at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), where she oversees the financial management and compliance of more than 65 donor-funded research and development projects.

Her expertise spans grant accounting, financial reporting, budgetary control, fund reconciliation, and regulatory compliance within complex multi-stakeholder funding environments. She is highly experienced in financial risk management, cost allocation, audit coordination, and ensuring adherence to institutional, donor, and international financial governance frameworks.

Ritha plays a strategic role in strengthening financial accountability, optimizing resource utilization, and supporting sustainable project execution through robust financial oversight and analytical reporting. With a strong foundation in accounting and finance, she is committed to advancing transparency, fiscal integrity, and operational excellence in research grant management and institutional finance.