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Prof. Hulda Shaidi Swai

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Prof. Hulda Shaidi Swai

Residence:

Tanzania
City:

Arusha
Institute:

NM-AIST

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30 +

Years
Experience

100 +

Research &
Publications

14 +

Honors and
Awards

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Prof. Hulda Shaidi Swai, holds a Ph.D. in Biomaterials, from Queen Mary's College, University of London, the UK where she also worked as a Researcher for 9 years. Prof. Swai, who is a renowned Nanotechnology Scientist, is a Biomedical Researcher with 27 years of experience in Drug Development and Drug delivery systems and over the years has focused on Poverty Related Diseases (PRDs) like HIV, Tuberculosis, and Malaria
In her science career, she has portrayed great ability and experience in successfully formulating and executing Scientific research projects independently and collaboratively. In this journey, she has trained and mentored researchers and students of different academic levels both nationally and internationally. She has a remarkable history of implementing Biomedical research programs, both in public and private sectors, with a great impact in not only Sub-Saharan Africa but also Globally. In a unique way, she brought novelty to the field of Nanomedicine by pioneering Nanomedicine research in Poverty Related Diseases (PRDs) drug development for TB and Malaria. Her drive and objective have been to use Nanomedicine’s great potential to revolutionize infectious disease diagnosis and treatment for the population of the world that is most vulnerable. Prof. Swai has remained enthusiastic in her Nanomedicine research and with great commitment; she has directed her professional activities towards multidisciplinary and technological innovation research and training, to develop the capacity necessary to accelerate the development of new or improved drugs for the treatment and management of HIV, TB, Malaria and other Poverty Related Diseases (PRDs) of relevance for Africa. She has used Nanomedicine and brought a level of innovativeness in the formulation of improved antibiotics for the treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) and its management in Africa.

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Core Competencies

Nanotechnology

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Drug Discovery

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Biomaterials Sciences

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Herbal Medicines

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Testimonials

James Alex

IT Manager

I am extremely grateful to Prof. Hulda Swai for introducing me to the field of nanotechnology during my MSc in Health and Biomedical Sciences at NM-AIST. It was my first exposure to this fascinating field. Her teaching style was inspiring and motivational.

Christina Charles

Managing Director

I am Christina Charles, Co-founder and CEO of BioNutra company, a nutrition company that offers science-backed sustainable nutrition solutions to promote optimal health across all life stages, from preconception to healthy ageing.

Dr Raymond

Managing Director

Prof Hulda Swai is an accomplished scientist and mentor with expertise in the field of nanoscience. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to researching and developing innovative solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing society today.

As a mentor, Prof Hulda has trained and supervised numerous postdoc fellows, PhD and MSc students, who have gone on to make significant contributions to their respective fields. She is well known for her ability to inspire and motivate her team to reach their full potential.

In her most recent project, Prof Hulda, together with her postdoc fellow, Dr Jofrey Raymond, and other team members, has been focused on addressing food and nutrition security in the African region. They have applied nanotechnology to develop different nutrition formulations that target health and nutrition in the region.

Their work has resulted in the establishment of the DDI, a data-driven innovation incubation center that transforms research outputs into commercially viable businesses. The team's efforts were recognized when they won a competitive World Bank funding through IUCEA applied through CREATES, a center of excellence focusing on food and nutrition security, hosted at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology.

Through the DDI, Prof Hulda and her team have developed several plant-based nutrition formulations that are intended to address food and nutrition security in the African region. Some of these products include omega3-superfood, Spirulina powder, vitamin D supplements, vegan yoghurt powder, Nutrano: nutritional formula for children and mother, SimBar: a healthy snack made from sesame seeds, and anti-aging formulation.

Prof Hulda is a role model for many young researchers and scientists, demonstrating that with dedication, hard work, and innovation, significant impact can be made in the field. Her work has not only contributed to food and nutrition security in the African region but has also inspired many others to pursue their own research in this area.

Overall, Prof Hulda is a brilliant scientist, mentor, and innovator, who has made a significant contribution to the field of nano science and to society as a whole. Her accomplishments have been recognized by the scientific community and she continues to be a driving force for change and progress in her field.