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Agronomist, Data Analyst

Wilson Elias Masele

Laboratory Scientist II

College of Agricultural Sciences and Food Technology

Crop Science and Beekeeping Technology

Biography

Currently he is serving as a Laboratory Scientist in the Department of Crop Science and Beekeeping Technology, holding the role of Farm Manager at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His academic journey includes a Diploma in General Agriculture, a BSc degree in Agronomy, and a MSc in Natural Resource Assessment and Management, equipping him with a deep understanding of environmental dynamics and sustainable development. His career includes significant roles such as Agricultural Officer at Bukoba District Council and Field Officer at the Institute of Resource Assessment. He has actively engaged in research, consultancy, and project implementation, with a strong focus on agriculture, climate change, and environmental management. He has contributed to notable publications, including "Exploring Urban Green Packages as Part of Nature-based Solutions for Climate Change Adaptation Measures" and "Performance of Maize-bean intercropping assessed through varied spatial arrangements and nutrient Phosphorus levels in Tanzania." His expertise encompasses statistical data analysis utilizing a range of statistical tools - STATA, NVivo, SPSS, R, GenStat, GIS, and Remote Sensing Techniques for spatial analysis.

Research Interest

  • Exploring new methodologies and technologies to enhance crop yield and sustainability. This includes studies on intercropping systems, nutrient management, and the development of resilient crop varieties
  • Investigating nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate change adaptation, including the implementation of urban green packages and sustainable agricultural practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change on local communities.
  • Analyzing the interactions between agriculture and environmental factors, utilizing GIS and remote sensing techniques to assess land use changes, soil health, and ecosystem services.
  • Employing statistical tools and data analysis to support agricultural research and policy development. This involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform sustainable agricultural practices and resource management.

Contacts

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Projects

  • Climate - Smart Management Strategies for Controlling Yellow Sugarcane Aphids (Sipha flava Forbes) Infestation in Tanzanian Rice Cultivation. This project is funded by COSTECH from 2025 - 2028
  • The role of Urban Agriculture on Community and City Resilience in Kinondoni Manicipal, Dar es Salaam, TZ,  2020 - 2023. I   was the PI of the research project and was funded by Climate Research 4 Development (CR4D) postdoctoral fellowship CR4D-19-21 at the African Climate and Development Initiative, University of Cape Town, implemented by the African Academy of Sciences in partnership with the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DfID) Weather and Climate Information Services for Africa (WISER) programme and the African Climate Policy Center (ACPC) of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA).

Publications

Kisetu, E., Hakimu, B., Masele, W., Madulu, P., & Anatory, C. (2022). Exploring urban green packages as part of Nature-based Solutions for climate change adaptation measures in rapidly growing cities of the Global South. Journal of Environmental Management, 310(October 2021), 114786. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.114786  

 

Masele, W., Kisetu, E., & Faraja, M. (2022). Performance of Maize-Bean Intercropping Assessed Through Varied Spatial Arrangements and Nutrient Phosphorus Levels in Tanzania. InJAR, 05(03), 189–200. https://doi.org/10.32734/injar.v5i03.9422   

Masele, W. E., Nassary, E. K., & John, T. (2020). Workshop Proceeding on Biochar Project in Tanzania, 10-11 September 2020, Center for Climate Change Studies of the University of Dar es Salaam. September, 10–11.