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Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship
A prestigious 3-year research initiative (2025-2028) at the University of Oxford
Dr. Theofrida Julius Maginga
Department of Informatics and Information Technology
About the Fellowship
Dr. Theofrida Julius Maginga, a distinguished member of academic staff at the Department of Informatics and Information Technology, has been awarded the prestigious Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Faculty Fellowship Programme at the University of Oxford.
This three-year initiative (2025-2028) aims to support young researchers in applying artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery and address pressing global challenges.
Research Focus
Under this prestigious fellowship, Dr. Theofrida Maginga will work on a groundbreaking research project:
Predicting Soil Erosion Risk and Sustainable Land Use in Tanzania’s Uluguru Mountains Using AI and Climate Geospatial Data
This innovative research integrates Deep Learning and climate data analytics to support sustainable farming practices and enhance environmental resilience in one of Tanzania’s most critical ecosystems.
Research Objectives
AI Modeling
Develop advanced deep learning models to predict soil erosion patterns and risks in the Uluguru Mountains.
Geospatial Analysis
Integrate high-resolution climate and geospatial data to enhance prediction accuracy and environmental monitoring.
Sustainable Solutions
Provide actionable insights for sustainable land use planning and agricultural practices in vulnerable ecosystems.
Partnership Benefits
Strengthened Collaborations
Enhanced research partnerships between SUA and University of Oxford
Global Visibility
Increased international recognition for SUA in AI and environmental science
Co-publication Opportunities
Joint research publications in high-impact international journals
Capacity Building
Institutional development in AI applications for sustainable development
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