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Dr. Anna Haji Msigwa

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Dr Msigwa is a lecturer in hydrology and water resources engineering at the department of Water Environmental Sciences and Engineering at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Tanzania

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Dr. Anna Haji Msigwa is a Tanzanian hydrologist, researcher, and lecturer at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha, where she teaches and conducts research in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering. She holds a PhD in Engineering Sciences from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium, a Master’s in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering from NM-AIST, and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Engineering from Ardhi University, Tanzania.

Her research focuses on climate change adaptation, water resources management, agricultural water management, hydrological modeling, remote sensing, and machine learning-based early warning systems for drought. She has led projects such as the development of a Machine Learning-Based Early Warning System for Drought in the Pangani Basin and mapping crop water stress using remote sensing in Tanzanian catchments.

Dr. Msigwa has held a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pretoria and is a recipient of several prestigious awards, including the OWSD Early Career Fellowship (2022) and the One Planet Fellowship. She is also a member of the Global Young Academy, where she contributes to advancing science and innovation for sustainable development.

  • Surface Water Hydrology
  • Groundwater Hydrology
  • Applied Surface and Groundwater Modelling
  • Remote Sensing & GIS
  • Integrated Water Resources Management

Dr. Anna Haji Msigwa is a member of several national and international scientific and professional organisations. Some of them include:

1.OWSD Early Career Fellowship (2023)
Awarded by the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), this fellowship provides a USD $50,000 research grant to support Dr. Msigwa's work in establishing a center of international excellence in her field. UNESCO

 

2. One Planet Fellowship Laureate (2020)
As a laureate of the One Planet Fellowship, Dr. Msigwa was recognized for her leadership in climate change research and her commitment to improving livelihoods through integrated management of land, water, and sanitation in the upper Pangani catchment, Tanzania. AWARD

 

3.Future Africa Research Leaders Fellowship (2022)
This fellowship, awarded by the University of Pretoria, provided Dr. Msigwa with a USD $28,000 research grant to further her research in agricultural water management and climate change adaptation. Global Young Academy

 

4.PEER2PEER Fellowship (2025)
Dr. Msigwa was selected as a fellow of the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's PEER2PEER program, which supports collaborative research between U.S. and developing country scientists. Global Young Academy

 

5.Carnegie Corporation Travel Grant (2024)
This grant enabled Dr. Msigwa to present her research at the African Studies Association (ASA) meeting, facilitating international collaboration and knowledge exchange. Global Young Academy

 

6.Best Poster Award at World Climate Research Program Conference (2023)
Dr. Msigwa received this award at the conference held in Kigali, Rwanda, recognizing her outstanding research contributions in climate science.

1.Machine Learning-Based Early Warning System for Droughts in the Pangani Basin

Dr. Msigwa spearheaded the development of an early warning system utilizing machine learning techniques to predict droughts in the Pangani Basin, East Africa. This project aimed to enhance drought preparedness and response strategies, benefiting local communities and stakeholders. Her work in this area was supported by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pretoria and was recognized with the 2020 One Planet Fellowship. Global Young Academy

2.Remote Sensing and Machine Learning for Agricultural Water Stress Detection

In collaboration with the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), Dr. Msigwa is developing a mobile application that integrates remote sensing and machine learning to detect water stress in maize farming. This project focuses on enhancing agricultural resilience to climate change through innovative technology solutions. UNESCO

3.Agro-Climate Water Management in the Kikuletwa Catchment

Dr. Msigwa's research in the Kikuletwa catchment within the Pangani Basin assesses agricultural water use and implements best management practices. This project addresses the challenges faced by rural farmers in managing water resources effectively, aiming to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. AWARD

These projects reflect Dr. Msigwa's commitment to advancing water resource management and climate change adaptation in East Africa, particularly through the integration of innovative technologies and community-based approaches.

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[BOOK] Sustainable Agriculture: Adaptation Strategies to Address Climate Change by 2050

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