Karim Ally Mtengai

I am adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

• Charles, Byrn, Professor, sbryrn@purdue.edu, +1) 765-714-2808, Purdue University, 575 Stadium Mall Dr, W,, Laf, IN, 47908, Ph.D., Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Dept. of Industrial and Physical Pharmacy, Co-Director, Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Science Center, CSO, Improved Pharma LLC
• Ramasamy, Professor, subbaiya.ramasamy@cbu.ac.zm, +260 971 94 42 67, The Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia, (PhD), Senior Lecturer and Research Advisor,, School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Biological Sciences
• Elisa, Dr., elisa_mwog@yahoo.co.uk, +255 784 613 101, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), (PhD), Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Research Advisor,, College of veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences, Department of Microbiology, Parasitology, and Biotechnology
• Mzula, Dr., amzula@sua.ac.tz, alexandermzula@gmail.com, +255 762022411, Sokoine University of Agriculture, (PhD), Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Research Advisor,, College of Veterinary Medicine and Allied Biomedical Sciences, Department of Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Biotechnology
• Mzirav, Mr., mzirayson@yahoo.com, +255 759 554 812, National Development Corporation (NDC),, Paul, Quality Control and Assurance Manager, former Head of Forensic Laboratory at Tanzania Police Force Head Quarter, Ministry of Home affair, Department of Quality Control and Assurance Management, Tanzania Biotech Products Limited

Investigation of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella Serotype typhi in Foodstuffs in Morogoro Municipality. Funded by Higher Education Students Loan Board (HESLB). Supervised by Mwega Daniel Elisa and Alexander Mzula, lecturers from the Department of Microbiology and Parasitology. Submitted for partial fulfilment of BSc. Biotechnology and Laboratory Sciences, 

Characterization of Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains on heavy metal resistance in the artisanal and small-scale mines as potential agents for Bioremediation in Central Province, Zambia. Research Thesis for Partial Fulfilment of Masters of Philosophy (M.phil Biotechnology) at the School of Mathematics and Natural sciences, Department of Biological Sciences. The Copperbelt University.,

 Product Defects Analysis during Biomanufacturing and Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) Robustness at Tanzania Biotech Products Limited, Tanzania. Research Thesis for Partial Fulfilment of Master of Science in Biotechnology, Innovation and Regulatory Sciences at Department of Agriculture and Biological Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indianapolis, United States of America., 

Industrial Feasibility Study: The feasibility study to scale up Biomanufacturing of Biopesticides (THURISAVE-24), to control crop pests (Lepidopterans). In collaboration with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), National Development Corporation (NDC), and Ministry of Industry and Trade (MIT) in United Republic of Tanzania March 2024 to October 2024 project in progress., Strategic Alliance project between Uganda and Tanzania on Malaria Elimination through Larval Source Management (LSM) using Biolarvicides (Bt) and Bs). project in progress.

Master's Degree scholarship by World Bank Africa at Africa Center of Excellence for Sustainable Mining, Copperbelt University, Zambia: November 2019 to October 2022, Master's Degree Scholarship by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation at Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Center for Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Sciences (BIRS), Purdue University, US: February 2020 to May 2023

• Member of Biotechnology Society of Tanzania (BST).
• Member of BactiVac Network based at University of Birmingham.
• Purdue University Alumnus Member
• Copperbelt University Alumnus: Graduate School Class of 2022
• Member of Tanzania Biotech Products Limited Technical Committee

• Tamsyn Derrick, Athuman M. Ramadhani, Karim Mtengai, Patrick Massaga, Matthew button and Martin J. Holland (2017). miRNA that associates with conjunctival inflammation and ocular Chlamydia trachomatis infection, does not predict progressive disease. Clinical Research Department, London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine, London UK. Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center, Moshi. Pathogens and Disease. DOI:10.1093/femspd/ftx016.
• Mtengai Karim, Ramasamy Subbaiya, FEMMs Peter, Mzula Alexander, Mwega Daniel Elisa (2022). Existence of a novel heavy metal tolerant Pseudomonas aeruginosa strain Zambia SZKk-17 Kabwe ?: The potential bioremediation agent in the heavy metals contaminated area. DOI: 10.1007/s10661-022-10565-z
• Mtengai, Karim, Ramasamy, Subbaiya, Musimuko, Peter, Mzula, Alexander. Musonda, Jadaiah (2022). The extensive heavy metal contaminations due to artisanal and small-scale mining in the central province of Zambia (Kabwe and Old Mushi) raises an environmental concern Manuscript has been submitted for Publication).
• K. Mtengai, E.Z Keczkha, S. Byrn, K. Clase (2023). Product Defects Analysis during Biomanufacturing and Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) Robustness at Tanzania Biotech Products Limited, Tanzania (Manuscript is under review).

• Bio Ventures for Global Health:Basics of Clinical Trial Management Digital Course July 9,2024 - October 2024
• Universidade Federal de Viçosa Brazil, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department: BCI 602- Biosafety course 14th August -September 2024
• Stellenbosch University Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetic: Cell Image Analysis using the CellProfiler program 21st -22nd August 2024
• Asia Pacific Leaders Malaria Alliance (APLMA): Malaria Vector Surveillance course 12th - 15th August 2024
• University of Dar es Salaam, Ifakara Health Institute and Foundation For the National Health Institute (FNIH): Gene Editing, A Short Course for African Biosciences Professionals 29 July - 02 August 2024
• Clinical Trial Regulation and Ethics February 13 - May 31, 2024
• Sartorius/Polyplus: Integrated Plasmid engineering and manufacturing process: A unified approach from lab to clinic April 2024
• Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal): International Spring School in Global Health September 2023
• International Vaccine Institute (IVI), Seoul, Republic of Korea: 2022 Introductory Training Course for Standard Practice (GxP)at November 2022, Global Training Hub for Biomanufacturing (GTH-B)
• Purdue University, Department of Agriculture and Biological Engineering: Biotechnology Innovation and Regulatory Sciences (BIRS) Symposium 31 October to 18 November 2022
• Sokoine University of Agriculture, College of Veterinary Medicine and Allied Biomedical Sciences :Research exchange Internship: Conducting original research in the microbiology laboratories 12 April to 31 October 2021
• The University of Oxford, The Jenner Institute, Pirbright Institute and Kenya Medical Research Institute: Vaccinology in Africa: The master's level class,5-15 October 2021
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Viena: Preparing for Zoonotic Outbreaks: The Role of Nuclear Science. 21-22 September 2021
• Purdue University, US: Training in Drug Development 14 Aug -2020
• Technical University of Denmark (DTU): Patenting in biotechnology 31 July-10 Aug 2020
• Wellcome Genome campus advanced courses and scientific conferences Training on Bacterial Genome: Antimicrobial resistance in bacterial pathogens 23 July 2020
• Wellcome Genome campuses advanced courses and scientific conferences Training on Bacterial Genome: From DNA to Protein function using bioinformatics 13 June 2020
• Wellcome Genome Campus Advanced Courses and Scientific Conferences London School of Hygiene and Tropical medicine (LSHTM):Training on Bacterial Genomes: Disease outbreaks and antimicrobial resistance 2nd May 2020
• University of Basel, Switzerland: Training on disease outbreaks in low and middle-income countries 16 sept - 16 Oct 2019
• Training one health: Connecting humans, animals, and the environment : Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center and Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute:30 Sept -30 Oct 2019
• Training on Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP's). 6 to 9 October 2014
• Swansea University, Abubakar Tawala Belewa University, Kenyatta University and National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) and MUHAS: The use of natural Products (fungi, botanicals) for Arthropod Pest control July 2012

Appointed as Marketing and Fundraising Advisor-Vector Control Products at Dare Impact Company Limited (Startup).

·Member of Biotechnology Society of Tanzania (BST)

·Member of BactiVac Network based at University of Birmingham.

·Purdue University Alumnus Member

·Copperbelt University Alumnus: Graduate School Class of 2022

Member of Tanzania Biotech Products Limited Technical Committee

I have been appointed as Marketing and Fundraising Advisor-Vector Control Products at Dare Impact Company Limited (Startup).