Dr. Hashimu holds a PhD and a master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering from the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha, Tanzania. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering from the University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Dr. Hashimu is a registered professional civil engineer with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB), Tanzania. He works as a Lecturer and Researcher at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), in Arusha, Tanzania. His research interests are sustainable construction materials, green building materials, smart materials, high-performance concrete, corrosion resistance, metal matrix composites, and nanomaterials for structural applications.

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

1. Ceramic Materials MaSE 6212.
2. Advanced Materials Characterization MaSE 7202.
3. Advanced Composite Materials MaSE 7203.
4. Modern Ceramics MaSE 7206.
5. Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis     MaSE 7207.

Dr. Hashimu is a member of the Institute of Engineers, Tanzania, and the Engineers Registration Board, Tanzania.

Dr.  Hashimu, has published the following scientific articles in reputable journals:

1. Hamisi,H., Chambua S.T., Mansouri,S., Mjdoubi.H., Jande, Y.A.C., Tamraoui.Y.,& Hilonga,A. (2025). Compressive strength optimization of the ambient-cured metakaolin-based geopolymer mortar using the Taguchi design approach. Construction and Building Materials, 475, 141248. DOI link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0950061825013960

Hamisi, H., Jande, Y. A. C., & Hilonga, A. (2023). Highly reactive metakaolin: a multi-parameter optimization by response surface methodology. Engineering Research Express, 5(4), 045064.  DOI link: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2631-8695/ad0c0d/meta

DOI Hashimu, H., Eugene.S, P., Byung-Hyun, C., Yong-Taie, A. and Lee, J. (2014). "Influence of firing temperature on physical properties of Same clay and Pugu kaolin for ceramic tiles application." International Journal of Materials Science and Applications. 3(5): 143-146. DOI link: https://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/article/10.11648/j.ijmsa.20140305.12

The published articles can be accessed through the following databases:

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• ORCID ID: 0000-0002-0298-6921

Area of Specialization: Materials Science and Engineering (Structural Materials)

Research Interests:

Green and sustainable construction materials.