Dr. Mwema is a lecturer and researcher specializing in the intersection of agriculture and the environment. He earned his PhD in Engineering and Technology from Thammasat University in Thailand, a Master of Engineering in Environmental Technology and Management from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (Thailand), and a Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering from Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences in India. He is affiliated with the School of Materials, Energy, Water, and Environmental Sciences (MEWES) at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), where his teaching and research focus on agriculture, environmental science, pesticide risk assessment, food safety, water quality monitoring, resource evaluation and sustainable biomass energy utilization, as well as life cycle assessment of products and services.

Dr. Mwema teaches/ coordinates/ supervises/ examines the following courses at NM-AIST:

1. Environmental Modeling (EnSE 6252).
2. Advanced Environmental Toxicology (EnSE 7253).
3. Advanced Industrial Ecology (EnSE 7255).
4. Environmental Degradation of Materials (MaSE 6211).
5. Research Methods and Communication (MEWE 6101/7101).

Dr. Mwema is a member of the following societies and organizations:

• Aug 2012–to date  -- Graduate Engineer (GradIET), Institution of Engineers Tanzania.

• May 2012–to date -- Graduate Engineer (GE), Engineers Registration Board (Tanzania).

• Jun–Aug 2014 -- Awarded a three month PhD visiting grant to the Department of Agroecology, Aarhus University, Denmark.

• 2013–2016 -- Awarded Excellent Foreign Student scholarship (full scholarship; tuition fee and research support) to pursue a doctoral degree.

• 2009–2011 -- Awarded scholarship type II (partial scholarship; tuition fees and research only) to pursue master’s degree.

• 2009 -- Graduated Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering with first division with honours.

Dr. Mwema, his students, and fellow researchers have recently published the following scientific articles in reputable journals:

• Mbugano, M., Selemani, J. R., Kichonge, B., Mwaijengo, G. N., & Mwema, M. F. (2025). Life cycle assessment and cost analysis of locally made solar powered cooler for vaccine storage. Cleaner Environmental Systems, 17, 100274. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cesys.2025.100274

• Kasambala, H.R., Rwiza, M.J., Mpumi, N., Mwema, M.F., & Njau, K. N. (2025). Agro-Waste-Derived Hybrid Biochar Exhibits High-Efficiency Removal of Endocrine-Disrupting Compounds. Water, Air, & Soil Pollution 236, 323. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11270-025-07960-w

• Kahigi, N. S., Mkunda, J. J., Mwema, M. F., & Machunda, R. (2025). A comprehensive life cycle assessment of sisal yarn production: Unveiling sustainability and resource optimization hotspots. Environmental Challenges, 101085. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2025.101085

• Lushasi, S. C., Mwalugelo, Y. A., Swai, J. K., Mmbando, A. S., Muyaga, L. L., Nyolobi, N. K., Mutashobya, A., Mmbaga, A. T., Kunambi, H. J., Twaha, S., Mwema, M. F., & Lwetoijera, D. W. (2025). The Interspecific Competition Between Larvae of Aedes aegypti and Major African Malaria Vectors in a Semi-Field System in Tanzania. Insects, 16(1), 34. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects16010034

• Mazengo T.E.R, Zhong X., Liu X., Mwema M.F. and Gill R. (2024) Non-flow-through static (closed chamber) method for sampling of greenhouse gases in crop production systems. Frontiers in Agronomy 6:1464495. https://doi.org/10.3389/fagro.2024.1464495

• Kapeleka, J.A. & Mwema, M.F. (2024). State of Nano pesticides Application in Smallholder Agriculture Production Systems: Human and Environmental Exposure Risk Perspectives. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39225

• Kasambala, H.R., Rwiza, M.J., Mpumi, N., Mwema, M.F., & Njau, K. N. (2024). Biochars derived from banana and mango peels in isolated systems revealed high removal efficiency of endocrine-disrupting compounds from water. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13399-024-06196-8

• Kasambala, H. R., Rwiza, M. J., Mpumi, N., Mwema, M. F., Machunda, R., Mtei, K., & Njau, K. N. (2024). A comprehensive review on the distribution of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances in the environment across Sub-Saharan Africa revealed significant variation in their concentrations. Environmental Challenges, 100975. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2024.100975

• Onesmo, B.M., Mamuya, S.H., Mwema, M.F., Hella, J. 2023. Prevalence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and associated factors among small-holder fish vendors along coastal areas in Tanzania. BMC Pulmonary Medicine 23(280). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-023-02576-4

• Röösli M, Fuhrimann S, Atuhaire A, Rother H-A, Dabrowski J, Eskenazi B, Jørs E, Jepson PC, London L, Naidoo S, Rohlman DS, Saunyama I, van Wendel de Joode B, Adeleye AO, Alagbo OO, Aliaj D, Azanaw J, Beerappa R, Brugger C, Chaiklieng S, Chetty-Mhlanga S, Chitra GA, Dhananjayan V, Ejomah A, Enyoh CE, Galani YJH, Hogarh JN, Ihedioha JN, Ingabire JP, Isgren E, Loko YLE, Maree L, Metou’ou Ernest N, Moda HM, Mubiru E, Mwema MF, Ndagire I, Olutona GO, Otieno P, Paguirigan JM, Quansah R, Ssemugabo C, Solomon S, Sosan MB, Sulaiman MB, Teklu BM, Tongo I, Uyi O, Cueva-Vásquez H, Veludo A, Viglietti P and Dalvie MA. 2022. Interventions to Reduce Pesticide Exposure from the Agricultural Sector in Africa: A Workshop Report. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19(15):8973 https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19158973

• Felix, M., Holst, N., and Sharp, A. 2019. PestTox: An object oriented model for modeling fate and transport of pesticides in the environment and their effects on population dynamics of non-target organisms. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture 166: 105022 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2019.105022

The list of publications can be accessed through the following databases:

• ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-1084-2497

• ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mwema-Mwema

• Google Scholar:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=1CRoruwAAAAJ&hl=en

Dr. Mwema is a:

• Trainer on safe use of pesticides, management of pesticides empty containers, and pesticide risk assessment.

• Trainer on ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System.

• Trainer on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.