Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha | Environmental | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha, Mzumbe University,Tanzania.

Dr. Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha is a Senior Lecturer at Mzumbe University, Tanzania. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics from Sokoine University of Agriculture, she has expertise in agricultural economics, agribusiness, and environmental economics. She has served as Head of the Department of Administrative Studies and currently leads the Department of Economics. Dr. Kamugisha has a passion for teaching, research, and community engagement, focusing on innovations in agricultural economics and supply chain management. Fluent in English and Kiswahili, she actively contributes to academia and consultancy projects.

Publication profile

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Education and Experience

Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics (2015) – Sokoine University of Agriculture
MSc in Agricultural Economics (2006) – Sokoine University of Agriculture
BSc in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (2002) – Sokoine University of Agriculture
Head of Department – Administrative Studies (2020-2023)
Head of Department – Economics (2024 – Present)
Core Researcher and Principal Investigator in multiple agricultural consultancy projects.

Suitability For The Award

Dr. Proscovia Paschal Kamugisha, Senior Lecturer at Mzumbe University, is an exceptional candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given her remarkable contributions to agricultural economics, agribusiness, and sustainable agricultural development. With an extensive academic and research career, Dr. Kamugisha has demonstrated leadership and innovation in her field, making significant strides in livestock economics, environmental economics, aquaculture economics, and supply chain management.

Professional Development

Dr. Kamugisha is a dedicated educator, researcher, and consultant with over 15 years of experience in teaching economics and supervising impactful research projects. She has guided numerous postgraduate theses on topics such as agricultural productivity, poverty reduction, and climate-smart technologies. Her contributions extend to consultancy work, including equitable delivery of farming inputs and innovative broiler production using black soldier fly larvae. An active member of professional bodies like the Agricultural Economists of Tanzania, Dr. Kamugisha is known for her collaborative and forward-thinking approach in advancing sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Focus

Dr. Kamugisha’s research spans livestock economics, agribusiness, environmental economics, and crop economics. Her interests include exploring innovations in agricultural economics, fisheries, and aquaculture economics, with a focus on developing sustainable supply chains and improving livelihoods. She works on climate-smart agriculture, poverty reduction, and commercialization strategies for smallholder farmers. Her interdisciplinary approach combines economic analysis with environmental and social aspects to address challenges in agricultural development and food security.

Awards and Honors

Recognized for excellence in coastal ecology research by Fujian Province
Recipient of Outstanding Faculty Award, Xiamen University
Awarded grants for innovative projects in nitrogen and carbon cycling
Honored for significant contributions to watershed-coast management research

Publications Top Notes

“Characterizing the Tanzanian quality beef supply chain: A case of Arusha and Dar-es-Salaam cities” (PP Kamugisha, NSY Mdoe, LA Mtenga, 2017) – Cited by 10
“Sustainable solid waste management in developing countries: Tanzania outlook” (PP Kamugisha, SF Mhanga, 2020) – Cited by 4
“Public private partnerships for successful solid waste management and prospects for reducing public health risks in Kinondoni Municipality-Dar es Salaam, Tanzania” (P Kamugisha, J Ludete, S Mhanga, 2019) – Cited by 2
“Evaluation of quality beef supply chain efficiency in Tanzania’s niche markets: A case study of Arusha and Dar-es-Salam cities” (PP Kamugisha, NSY Mdoe, LA Mtenga, 2017) – Cited by 2
“Biomass to liquefied petroleum gas cooking energy: A solution to indoor pollution ailments in Temeke Municipality, Dar-Es-Salaam” (P Kamugisha, MM Kombo, S Mhanga, 2019) – Cited by 1
“Quality beef supply chain efficiency and consumption in Arusha and Dar es Salaam cities, Tanzania” (PP Kamugisha, 2015) – Cited by 1