Our Expert Team

Dr. Abdalah Makaranga holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Biotechnology and a Pre-Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB). He also earned a master's degree in molecular biology and biotechnology from Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), Tanzania. With extensive experience in academic and research institutions, Dr. Makaranga has received recognition including a research award from the National University of Singapore and fellowships from the Arturo Falaschi Fellowship Programme and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. He has authored numerous scientific articles in respected international journals. His research focuses on upstream and downstream omics, particularly in the development of high-value bioproducts and pharmaceuticals from microbial consortia.

Samweli is an Omics and Bioinformatics Assistant Consultant specializing in computational biology and integrative multi-omics analysis. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics from the University of Dodoma and brings expertise across high-throughput data processing and omics-driven research. His work spans genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metagenomics, supporting advanced applications in microbial genomics, host-pathogen interactions, and translational research. Samweli contributes to the design and optimization of bioinformatics pipelines for large-scale datasets, leveraging tools in R, Python, and Linux environments to enable robust biological interpretation and data integration. He has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications and collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights in precision medicine, biotechnology, and infectious disease surveillance. His focus lies in advancing scalable, data-driven solutions that bridge molecular science and applied biomedical innovation.