Irene Tarimo

Lecturer
Irene Tarimo
Born (1964-10-01) 1 October 1964 (age 60)
Kilimanjaro Region, Tanzania, U.R.T.
Other namesIrene Aurelia Tarimo
EducationWeruweru Secondary School, Kilakala Girls Secondary School
Alma materDar es Salaam University College of Education (DipEd)
University of Dar es Salaam (MSc)
Open University of Tanzania-Copenhagen University (PhD)
Open University of Tanzania (BEd)
Known forEnvironmental Science
Title
RelativesJohn Mrosso, Henry Rimisho
Scientific career
Fields
  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Consultancy
  • Law
InstitutionsOpen University of Tanzania
Doctoral advisorsTolly Mbwette, Sven Erik Jorgensen, Senzia Masoud, Crispin Kinabo, Sixtus Kayombo
Military career
Allegiance United Rep. of Tanzania
Service / branchNational Service

Irene Aurelia Tarimo (born 1 October 1964) is a Tanzanian environmental scientist and educator. She currently serves as Head of Department of environmental studies at the Open University of Tanzania (OUT), where she is also a lecturer and a researcher.[1] She previously served as OUT Director in the Lindi Region since 2007 to 2015.[2][3][4][5][6]

Academic degrees and honours

In 1983, she obtained a diploma in biology, chemistry and education from the Dar es Salaam Teachers College, now Dar es Salaam University College of Education. In 2003, she was awarded Bachelor's degree of Science in education (honors) form the Open University of Tanzania, then in 2007 Master of Science in environmental science (thesis) from University of Dar es Salaam and Doctor of Science in environmental pollution control and ecological modelling from Open University of Tanzania sandwich with Copenhagen University.[7][8] In 2011, she was a visiting scholar at the University of Montana.[9] In 2019, she received a certificate from Centre for Foreign Relations.[10]

Selected works

  • Tarimo, Irene; Yohana, Lawi; Senzia, M. A.; Mbogo, M.; Mbwette, Tolly S. A. (December 2014). "Modelling of Municipal Wastewater Treatment in a System Containing of Waste Stabilization Ponds, Constructed Wetlands and Fish Ponds in Tanzania". In Sven Erik Jørgensen; Ni-Bing Chan; Fu-Liu Xu (eds.). Ecological Modelling and Engineering of Lakes and Wetlands. Elsevier. doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-63249-4.00025-7 – via ResearchGate.
  • Tarimo, Irene (11 December 2013). Factors Affecting Students' Enrollment and Dropout at The Open University of Tanzania, Lindi Region. African Journals Online.
  • Tarimo, Irene (24–27 March 2020). TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ODL BLENDED MODEL ENVIRONMENT. Association of African Universities. Archived from the original on 12 April 2023. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  • Tarimo, Irene; Kihampa, Harieth (6 January 2016). Quality of Reclaimed Water and Reared Catfish Carp in Aquaculture Ponds Receiving Treated Municipal Wastewater: Implications to Human Health (PDF). Elixir. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  • Tarimo, Irene (24 June 2021). Environmental Pollution Control Using Wetlands in Poverty Alleviation for Sustainable Development in Tanzania (PDF). Elixir. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 May 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2021.

See also

  • Tolly Mbwette – Tanzanian academic (1956-2020)
  • Sven Erik Jorgensen – Danish ecologist and chemist
  • Elifas Bisanda – Vice Chancellor of Open University of Tanzania
  • Maria Kamm – Tanzanian educator, politician, philanthropist (born 1937)

References

  1. ^ "Head of Department Open University of Tanzania". Retrieved 14 March 2021.
  2. ^ "OUT receive acres of Land for investments". Azizi. September 2013.
  3. ^ "OUT Lindi Regional Director Fundraising scheme". Azizi. February 2014.
  4. ^ "Factors affecting Students' Enrollment and Dropout at The Open University of Tanzania". Society of African Journals Editors. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  5. ^ "Men Should Encourage Women to Develop Themselves in Education". Tanzania Exclusive. February 2014.
  6. ^ "Open University Director encourages to study to benefit from Gas and Oil resources". Rashid. 21 December 2014.
  7. ^ Irene, T.A.; Yohana, L.; Senzia, M.; Mbogo, M.; Mbwette, T.S.A. (2014). "Modeling of Municipal Wastewater Treatment in a System Consisting of Waste Stabilization Ponds, Constructed Wetlands and Fish Ponds in Tanzania". Ecological Modelling and Engineering of Lakes and Wetlands. Developments in Environmental Modelling. Vol. 26. pp. 585–600. doi:10.1016/B978-0-444-63249-4.00025-7. ISBN 9780444632494.
  8. ^ "Masters Dissertation on Heavy Metal Pollution in Water and Soils from Mining Activities in Northeastern Tanzania". University of Dar es Salaam.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Geo-sciences Regional Hydrology lab with Professor Marco Maneta". University of Montana. Archived from the original on 26 September 2022. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Dr Irene Tarimo Archives". Archived from the original on 13 March 2021. Retrieved 14 March 2021.
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