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UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM 6th Research and Innovation Week-2021 Research and Innovation for Sustainable Industrial and Social Development in Tanzania Directorate of Research and Publication University of Dar es salaam Book of Abstracts UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM 6th Research and Innovation Week-2021 Book of Abstracts Research and Innovation for Sustainable Industrial and Social Development in Tanzania May, 2021 Research Projects Exhibited at the University Level Research and Innovation Week held from 24th – 26th May 2021 at the University Library, University of Dar es Salaam 6th Research and Innovation Week PREAMBLE Welcome to the 6th University of Dar es Salaam Research and Innovation Week (RIW) whose theme for this year is “Research and Innovation for Sustainable Industrial and Social Development in Tanzania” (Utafiti na Ubunifu kwa Maendeleo Endelevu ya Viwanda na Jamii nchini Tanzania). The Prime Minister of the United Republic of Tanzania, Hon. Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa (MP) officiates the RIW events on 24th May 2021 while the closing and award ceremony is graced by Hon. Prof. Joyce Lazaro Ndalichako, Minister for Education, Science and Technology on 26th May 2021. The idea of Research Week was conceived in 2015 for the purpose of creating an avenue for UDSM researchers and innovators to showcase their research findings and innovations. Since then, UDSM has maintained annual culture of having a Research Week annually. However, in 2020 the event could not be held due to COVID-19 pandemic. The RIW serves as a vehicle for disseminating research findings and building stakeholder and public awareness of the University’s research activities. In particular, RIW is a platform for promoting UDSM’s research agenda, visibility as well as contributing to the government development plans. Another importance of RIW is to foster partnerships across disciplines and extend working relationships with local and global public and private organizations and to advance resilient infrastructure grounded in freedom and responsibility. Activities and exhibitions of the current RIW started at Unit levels (Colleges, Schools and Institutes) from 27th – 29th April, 2021 at Mlimani Campus and Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE) and from 3rd – 5th May, 2021 at Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE) in Iringa, Mbeya College of Health and Allied Sciences (MCHAS) in Mbeya and Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) in Zanzibar. During the Unit level exhibitions, researchers and students had three days of sharing their research results and innovations with the University community and members of the public. At the Unit level, a total of 320 research projects, innovative products, publications, consultancies and public services were exhibited. The climax of this event is at the University level, whereby all selected research projects from all Units across the University are exhibited. This year, 117 projects excelled for exhibition and showcasing at the University level. Besides the exhibitions ii 6th Research and Innovation Week of research and innovation outputs, there are also other pertinent events including a Strategic Partnership Dialogue and a Symposium whose aim among others is to forge collaborative platforms for achieving planned research and innovation objectives. In recognizing and motivating staff and students in research and innovation endeavours, outstanding researchers and innovators will be awarded various prizes in terms of cash, trophies, and certificates based on a well-established assessment and evaluation criteria. In particular, this year’s researchers and innovators are evaluated in ten categories namely; Best Multidisciplinary Research Groups Project, Units/Departments that have Excelled in attracting Large amount of Research Funds, Units/ Departments that have Excelled in attracting Large amount of Innovation Funds, Researchers who have Attracted Large Research Funds, Researcher of the Year, Innovator of the Year, UDSM Best Journal, Best Postgraduate Research Project, Best Undergraduate Research Project and Best Public Service/Consultancy. This book of abstracts summarizes findings of various research and innovation projects by UDSM staff and students who are currently exhibiting in RIW. It is our hope that this event ignites collective efforts in solving societal problems through research and fostering innovations. Thank you in advance and enjoy the 6th UDSM RIW in 2021. Prof. Bernadeta Killian Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) iii 6th Research and Innovation Week Contents PREAMBLE .......................................................................................... ii COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET) ...1 Category 1: Best Multidisciplinary Research Group Project ............................2 Development of Integrated Telemedicine Infrastructure for Access to Specialist Doctors for Rural Communities in Tanzania ..............................2 BRrIAC: Building River Resilience through Integrated Approach under Climate Change: A Case of Msimbazi River, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania .....3 Category 2: Units/Departments that have Excelled in Attracting Large Amount of Research Funds .........................................................................4 RESBEN: Unlocking Resilience Benefits from African Water Resources .4 Category 6: Best Innovator of the Year .............................................................6 Performance Optimization of Small Wind Turbine under Low Speed Conditions ...................................................................................................6 Category 8: Best Postgraduate Student Project .................................................7 High Performance Solar Photovoltaic Energy DC-AC Converter with Bipolar Output Voltage for Rural Areas ......................................................7 Category 9: Best Undergraduate Student Project ..............................................8 Automatic Room Light Controller Using Android .....................................8 Category 10: Best Public Service/Consultancy .................................................9 Preparation of an Integrated Water Resource Management and Development Plan for Lake Victoria Basin.................................................9 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND FOOD TECHNOLOGY (CoAF) .............................................................11 Category 1: Best Multidisciplinary Research Group Project ...........................12 Design and Development of Efficient Cashewnut Shelling Machine for Small Scale Farmers in Tanzania ..............................................................12 Category 6: Best Innovator of the Year ...........................................................12 iv 6th Research and Innovation Week Value Addition and Reduction of Post-harvest Losses in Fruits and Vegetables for Sustainable Industrial Development in Tanzania ..............12 Category 9: Best Undergraduate Research Project ..........................................14 Development of Online Application for Enhanced Agricultural Value Chain of Perishable Crops for Sustainable Industrial economy ................14 COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHU) ............................................15 Category 2: Units/Departments that have Excelled in Attracting Large Amount of Research Funds .......................................................................16 Skills, Employability, Sustainable Development for the Humanities: Musical Samples of Tanzania for Music Production ................................16 Category 4: Researchers who have attracted Large Amount of Research Funds .........................................................................................17 Category 5: Researcher of the Year .................................................................19 Digitization of Majimaji War Memory and Memorization .......................19 Category 6: Best Innovator of the Year ...........................................................21 Geometrical Forms Fused with Old Recycled Dhow-wood and Metal Inspired Furniture ......................................................................................21 Category 9: Best Undergraduate Student Project ............................................21 Salama Song: UDSM Remembering JPM ................................................21 COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT) .......................................................23 Category 1: Best Multidisciplinary Research Group Project ...........................24 Through the Wall Radar Imaging for Efficient Rescue Mission ...............24 Category 6: Best Innovator of the Year ............................................................24 SmartStock ................................................................................................24 Category 8: Best Postgraduate Student Project ...............................................25 Intelligent Maintenance Automation in Electrical Secondary Distribution Network ................................................................................25 v 6th Research and Innovation Week Category 9: Best Undergraduate Student Project ............................................25 Child Violence Awareness and Reporting System ....................................25 Category 10: Best Public Service/Consultancy ...............................................26 UDSM DHIS Project: Digital Health Innovations for Development in Tanzania ....................................................................................................26