🔬 Assistant Professor at IIT Madras Zanzibar
🌱 Founding Principal Investigator of SAAIL Lab
🤖 AI Researcher specializing in Agriculture & Healthcare
🌍 Transforming East Africa through ethical AI innovation
📚 22+ Publications with 830+ Citations
- 🌾 AI for Sustainable Agriculture - Precision crop management and smart farming
- 🏥 Medical Imaging & Healthcare AI - Diagnostic tools and assistive technologies
- ⚖️ Responsible AI Frameworks - Ethical AI development for African contexts
- 🎓 Research Leadership - Mentoring next generation of AI researchers
| Metric | Value | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 📚 Publications | 22+ | High-impact journals |
| 📈 Citations | 830+ | Growing influence |
| 🎯 h-index | 13 | Research significance |
| 🔬 Active Projects | 6+ | Current innovations |
| 👥 Students Supervised | 3 | MTech researchers |
mindmap
root((Nyalala's Research))
AI for Agriculture
Precision Crop Management
Deep Learning for Quality Grading
Agricultural Data Ecosystems
Supply Chain Innovation
Medical Imaging
Placental Imaging Analysis
3D Reconstruction
Diagnostic AI
Healthcare Informatics
Responsible AI
Ethical Frameworks
Context-Aware AI
CARA-FMs Development
Prime Directives for Africa
| 🏛️ Institution | 🌍 Country | 🔬 Focus Area | 📊 Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deakin University | 🇦🇺 Australia | Cotutelle PhD - AI/IoT Agriculture | 🟢 Active |
| Penn State University | 🇺🇸 USA | PlacentaVision Medical Imaging | 🟢 Active |
| Columbia University | 🇺🇸 USA | AI-driven Air Quality Monitoring | 🟡 Initiating |
| University of Cambridge | 🇬🇧 UK | Responsible AI Frameworks | 🟢 Active |
| Nanjing Agricultural University | 🇨🇳 China | Agricultural Technology | 🟢 Ongoing |
Leading research laboratory at IIT Madras Zanzibar focusing on transformative AI solutions for East Africa
Key Projects:
- 🌿 Deep Learning for Zanzibar Cloves - Quality grading using computer vision
- 🏥 Placental Imaging AI - Medical diagnostics for neonatal care
- 👁️ E-Vision Assistive Tech - AI for visually impaired individuals
- 🔗 Blockchain Spice Supply Chain - Traceability for agricultural products
📄 "Advanced Deep Learning for Cassava Disease Detection"
Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture (IF: 8.2) | 🔗 Read Paper
📄 "3D Reconstruction for Poultry Processing Applications"
Journal of Food Engineering (IF: 5.3) | 🔗 Read Paper
📄 "Signal Modulation Techniques in Agricultural AI"
Computers and Electronics in Agriculture (IF: 7.7) | 🔗 Read Paper
| 🎓 Student | 🔬 Research Focus | 📊 Status |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Vincent Ndowo | Deep Learning for Zanzibar Cloves Quality Grading | 🟢 Active |
| Twamaa Hababuu Makame | Placental Weight & Volume Estimation from 2D Ultrasound | 🟢 Active |
| Shivam Vyas | E-Vision: Intelligent Assistive Application for Visually Impaired | 🟢 Active |
- 💻 In-Charge of Computing Resources - IIT Madras Zanzibar
- 📋 MTech Project Committee Member - Academic oversight
- 👥 Faculty Recruitment Committee - Strategic hiring
🔬 Research Partnerships - Joint projects and funding applications
🎓 Student Exchange - International PhD and MTech programs
🏭 Industry Collaboration - Technology transfer and innovation
🎤 Conference Speaking - Keynotes and technical presentations
- Research collaborations in AI for Agriculture
- PhD/MTech supervision opportunities
- Industry partnerships and consulting
- Speaking engagements and workshops