Dr. Alatwinusa Mpwaga | Biological Sciences | Best Researcher Award
Researcher at Guangdong Ocean University, China
Dr. Alatwinusa Mpwaga is a distinguished aquaculture specialist with a comprehensive educational background and notable work experience in the field. She earned her PhD in Aquaculture from Guangdong Ocean University’s Fisheries College, specializing in Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Feed. Prior to this, she obtained a Master of Science in Aquaculture from Zhenjiang Ocean University, focusing on Aquaculture Process and Technology. Her foundational education includes a Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture from Sokoine University of Agriculture.
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Dr. Alatwinusa Mpwaga has a robust educational background in the field of aquaculture. From 2021 to 2024, she pursued her PhD in Aquaculture at Guangdong Ocean University, within the Fisheries College’s Laboratory of Aquatic Animal Nutrition and Feed. Prior to this, from 2019 to 2021, she earned a Master of Science in Aquaculture from Zhenjiang Ocean University, where she specialized in Aquaculture Process and Technology through the Fisheries College. Dr. Mpwaga’s foundational education was completed from 2013 to 2016, when she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Aquaculture from Sokoine University of Agriculture. At Sokoine, she studied within the College of Agriculture’s Department of Animal, Aquaculture, and Range Sciences (DAARS).
Pofessional Experience:
In 2016, Dr. Alatwinusa Mpwaga completed an internship at Kiwila Fish Belt in Mbeya, Tanzania. From 2017 to 2019, she served as a farm manager at Galawani Farm Investment in Mkulanga, Tanzania. During this period, she undertook a variety of responsibilities, including educating farmers on fish pond management, instructing students from various colleges, planning breeding programs, overseeing the hatching and rearing of fish, ensuring adequate water supply, and maintaining detailed records of stocks, markets, and sales.
Skills :
Dr. Alatwinusa Mpwaga possesses a strong background in research and data analysis, with extensive experience in designing and implementing research projects, collecting and analyzing data, and presenting findings in a clear and concise manner. She has worked with various types of aquatic organisms, including fish and shellfish, demonstrating a broad range of practical skills. Dr. Mpwaga excels in communication, which is essential for interacting with colleagues, presenting research findings, and writing scientific papers. Additionally, she has expertise in statistical data analysis using SPSS and Excel, conducting laboratory experiments, and formulating fish and shrimp feed. Her experience extends to culturing and sampling fish and shrimp. Dr. Mpwaga is proficient in working both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.
achievements:
Dr. Alatwinusa Mpwaga has been recognized for her exceptional academic achievements. She was honored as an Outstanding Student in Guangdong province, China, for the 2021/2022 academic year. Her commitment to excellence continued to be acknowledged, as she again received the Outstanding Student award in Guangdong province for the 2023/2024 academic year.