Ernest Mbega | Molecular Biology of Plant | Best Researcher Award

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Assoc Prof Dr Ernest Mbega | Molecular Biology of Plant | Best Researcher Award

Dean of School of Life Sciences and Bioengineering at  The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania

Prof. Ernest R. Mbega is an accomplished Molecular Plant Pathologist and academic leader currently serving as an Associate Professor and Dean of the School of Life Sciences and Bioengineering at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha, Tanzania, a position he has held since 2020. Dr. Mbega earned his PhD from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, in 2011, following a Master of Science in Crop Science (2007) and a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture General (2004) from Sokoine University of Agriculture in Morogoro, Tanzania.

Publication Profile:🌟👨‍🎓

🎓 Education:

  • PhD in Molecular Plant Pathology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (2011)
  • MSc in Crop Science, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania (2007)
  • BSc in Agriculture General, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania (2004)

📚 Teaching Focus:

  • Molecular Plant Pathology
  • Genomics and Bioinformatics
  • Microbial Diversity and Bioprospecting
  • Plant Molecular Biotechnology/Breeding

🔬 Research Interests:

  • Molecular Biology of Plant-Microbe Interactions
  • Bio-pesticides Development and Formulation
  • Bio-fertilizer Development and Formulations
  • Crop Protection

 

🔬 Research Focus:

Prof. Ernest R. Mbega’s research primarily revolves around sustainable agricultural practices, with a keen emphasis on the utilization of botanical pesticides and Bacilli rhizobacteria for pest management and environmental sustainability. He explores the phytochemical activity of plant extracts for controlling bacterial leaf spot in tomatoes and investigates drought tolerance mechanisms in plants like Solanum lycopersicum. Additionally, he delves into the multifaceted benefits of field margin vegetation for ecological sustainability in agriculture. His work extends to exploring the prebiotic potential of brewers’ spent grain for enhancing livestock health.

citations:

Citations (All): 1871
Citations (Since 2019): 1736
h-index (All): 23
h-index (Since 2019): 21
i10-index (All): 47
i10-index (Since 2019): 46

These citation metrics reflect Prof. Ernest R. Mbega’s significant impact in the field of agricultural research, particularly since 2019, demonstrating consistent contributions and influence within the academic community.

 

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