As a Laboratory Scientist at the Institute of Marine Sciences, I hold a background in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Dar es Salaam, along with an Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Sciences and Technology from DIT. I am particularly interested in investigating marine symbioses and host–microbe interactions, emphasizing their ecological significance and possible biotechnological uses.

I am currently pursuing an MSc in Marine Biology and have also participated in the NF-POGO Centre of Excellence in Observational Oceanography at the Alfred Wegener Institute, where I received hands-on training in marine observation methods.

My prior research experience includes isolating Vibrio species from European oyster hatcheries, evaluating microbial levels in algae-based products, and studying the antimicrobial properties of metabolites from endophytic fungi.

I am motivated by the goal of contributing to sustainable marine research and fostering a deeper understanding of the microbial dynamics shaping tropical ocean ecosystems.