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Edith Luhanga is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University Africa. She previously served as a lecturer at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Tanzania. Her research focuses on designing theory-based behavior change systems that integrate human-centered approaches, with applications in health informatics (nutrition, maternal and child health, disabilities management), digital financial inclusion, and privacy/security.
- Education:
- Ph.D. in Information Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan
- MSc in Advanced Computing Science
- BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Computer Engineering, University of Nottingham, UK
Her recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in mobile security, health informatics, and environmental monitoring, particularly using machine learning and deep learning for flood prediction in Tanzania's Kikuletwa River. She has also explored biometric technology adoption and mobile money practices in East Africa.
- Scientific Awards:
- OWSD Early Career Fellowship (2023)
- Next Einstein Forum Award (2022)
Luhanga served as deputy project leader for a 10-year capacity-building project via digital technologies at NM-AIST and represented Tanzania in UNESCO's intergovernmental committee on AI ethics. She is affiliated with the Persuasive Technologies Lab and FINIA research group.
