Minimizing Fish Mortality in Aquafarms through Proper Monitoring of Water Quality Parameters using Internet of Things

Minimizing Fish Mortality in Aquafarms through Proper Monitoring of Water Quality Parameters using Internet of Things

Research Project Name: Minimizing Fish Mortality in Aquafarms through Proper Monitoring of Water Quality Parameters using Internet of Things

Reg Number: CoICT-ETE23037   

Principal Investigator: Godfrey Chugulu

Funding Agency: University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)

Amount TZS: 19,590,000

Start Date: Apr 3, 2023 

Expected Completion Date: Apr 3, 2024

Description/Main Objective: The main objective of the proposed project is to minimize fish mortality in aquafarms using Internet of Things technologies.

 

Expected Output: The expected research outputs are as follows:

Aquaculture IoT based system for water quality and automatic feeding management will be established in Tanzania A database containing various aquaculture related data. Findings will be published in peer reviewed Journals, refereed conferences, scientific reports, policy briefs and newspaper articles Development and fabrication lab for aquaculture IoT solutions Two MSc degree graduates in aquaculture and IoT technologies. Increased production and hence income through sustainable IoT based aquaculture system in Tanzania.

Team Members:

1. Abdi Abdalla
2. Angelina Misso
3. Baraka Maiseli
4. Eva Shayo
5. Fatuma Simba
6. Kwame Ibwe
7. Libe Massawe
8. Mercy Mbise
9. Samwel Limbu
10. Shamte Kawambwa

Contacts

Please contact the Principal Investigator for all matters related to the project.

Email: chugulu.godfrey@udsm.ac.tz

Mobile: +255754710649

You may also reach the department:

Email: ete@udsm.ac.tz

Telephone: 022 241 0500 (Ext. 2537)