Research And Development Department

About Department

The vital role of research is to advance and refine knowledge and provide solutions to problems facing society at local and international levels. It is in this contention that TAEC established the department of Research and Development to enhance implementation of the research culture in nuclear and radiation technology in the country. The overall objective is to create an innovative contribution of nuclear technology applications by doing researches in various under-researched areas to stimulate the Tanzanian economy and the world. The department is responsible for organizing, soliciting and administering research funds from donor, internal and external grants and handling of researches, projects, innovation and handling training programs in nuclear and radiation technology. It is for this reason TAEC maintains several nuclear analytical laboratories that support research activities and provide training to various stakeholders. Various research proposals and projects are encouraged to augment national priorities in agriculture, livestock development, natural resources, human health, nutrition and environment, taking into consideration available human and other resources important areas.

Roles of Research and Development section

  • Coordinate researches and applied research designed to facilitate the evaluation, development or practical applications of atomic energy and radiation sources for safe and peaceful purposes,
  • To enhance the practical use of modem methods in atomic energy and radiation technology applications through dedicated researches.
  • To help the TAEC in disseminating information relating to research findings
  • To formulate and implement programmes for the training of persons to become qualified experts in the development and practical applications of atomic energy, nuclear technology and the use of radiation sources and radiation protection
  • To facilitate the conducting of seminars, workshops or short training courses including Public education for the safe and peaceful uses of atomic energy and nuclear technology
  • Consulting the public and private organization towards the projects on the atomic energy and radiation bases for a safe community.
  • To initiate and implement any project concern the atomic energy and radiation safety when it needed.

 

Some of the Completed and Ongoing Studies: 2019 to 2022

1.    Quality Control Monitoring in Some Diagnostic X-Ray Units in Mtwara and Lindi, Tanzania – Completed.

2.     Workplace radiation dose monitoring in diagnostic radiography facilities in lake zone regions of Tanzania – Completed.

3.    Exposure to natural radioactivity in the United Republic of Tanzania: The impact of building materials – completed.

4.    Assessment of heavy metal Concentration in ipomoea batatas and spinach consumed in Zanzibar by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) – completed.

5.    Assessment of heavy metal pollution in red seaweed collected along intertidal coastal areas in Zanzibar by using EDXRF technique – completed.

6.    Analysis of heavy metals content in cloves cultivated in Zanzibar by using EDXRF method – completed.

7.    Students perception on the use of Information and Communication Technologies in Obtaining Awareness on Nuclear Technology Applications in Tanzania – completed.

8.    Investigation of sedimentation rate of the Nyumba ya Mungu hydropower reservoir using nuclear techniques – Completed.

9.    Pilot assessment of internal radiation contamination in small scale miners at Merelani by using whole body counter – Completed.

10. Estimation of Radiological Impact from Uranium Mining and Milling Operations at Mkuju River Project in United Republic of Tanzania – completed.

11. Assessment of uranium uptake in tobacco plants at tobacco growing regions (Tabora, Singida, Ruvuma) – In progress.

12. Area monitoring of ambient dose rates in parts of Central and Eastern Tanzania – In progress.

13. Assessment of Naturally Occurring Radionuclides in Groundwater Supplies from Selected Areas in Dodoma Region – In progress.

14. Assessment of awareness levels about radiation hazards and knowledge on radiation protection of healthcare personnel in Zanzibar – In progress.

15. Assessment of heavy metals in the livers of cattle and goat in mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar – In progress.

16. How digitalizalization have improved trade facilitation in Tanzania – In progress.

17. Assessment of radioactivity and heavy metal levels in different type of rice consumed in Zanzibar – In progress.

18. Characterization of pictographs at Kondoa rock art in Tanzania using non-destructive nuclear techniques – In progress.

19. Assessment of Natural Radioactivity Levels and Options for Managing NORM Waste in the Oil and Gas Industry in Tanzania – In progress.

20. Assessment of radioactivity at the beaches and radiation protection of the public using the beaches in Mtwara Tanzania – In progress.

21. Assessment of heavy metal concentration in soils of selected garages at Dar es salaam region in Tanzania using EDXRF – In progress.

22. Assessment of Natural Radioactivity in Limestone and Agricultural Soil in the Vicinity of Limestone Mines from Selected Regions in Tanzania– In progress.

23. Assessment of Naturally Occurring Radioactivity and Heavy Metals in Soils and Rocks in Mbeya City– In progress.

24. Determination of indoor radon Concentration and Assessment of its Contribution to Public Exposure in the Vicinity of Minjingu Phosphate Mine– In progress.

25. Assessment of Radioactivity and Trace Elements in Fish from Lake Manyara, Northern Tanzania – In progress.

26. Assessment of the health risks associated with heavy metal concentrations in soils and salad vegetables grown in Mwanza, Tanzania – In progress.

27. Mapping Radioactivity Levels in Soils and Building Materials from Tanzanian Towns and Cities: The Case of Singida Municipal, Central Tanzania– In progress.

28. Development of Diagnostic Reference Levels in Radiography, CT scanning and Mammography in Tanzania – In progress.

29. Assessment of radiation exposure level to the Use of Nuclear Density Gauge Used in Highway Construction Project in Tanzania– In progress.

30. Radiation Dose Assessment for Patients undergoing common X- ray Examinations– In progress

31. Preliminary assessment of Natural radioactivity levels and radiological hazards in Artisanal gold mines; the case of Nyamwaga and Nyamongo gold mines of the North West Tanzania– In progress

32. Determination of radon gas activity concentration and annual effective done to miners in the dwellings of artisan gold mines at Nyamwaga and Nyamongo areas in the north west of Tanzania– In progress.

33. Assessment of Naturally Occurring Radioactivity Concentrations in Soil from Tin Mining Areas in Kyerwa, Kagera Region, Tanzania– In progress.

34. Assessment of radioactivity concentration for closed gold mine site in Tanzania. Case study of the Resolute Gold Mining Site-Nzega– In progress.

35. Assessment of human health risks associated with metals contamination via fish consumption from Lake Burigi in Kagera Region, Tanzania– In progress

36. Assessment of Natural Occurring Radioactivity Concentrations in Soil and vegetables from Nickel Mining areas in Ngara – Kagera Region, Tanzania– In progress.

Some of the published articles between 2021 to 2022.

1.    Busagala and Kayanda 2022. Awareness Enhancement on Atomic Energy and Nuclear Technology Applications Using ICT. African Journal of Applied Research, 8 (1): 362 – 374. https://doi.org/10.26437/ajar.03.2022.24.

2.    Ngoye et al. 2022. Evaluation of diagnostic x-ray equipment performance in Lindi and Mtwara regions – Tanzania. Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences.  DOI: https://doi.org/10.15392/bjrs.v10i2.1802.

3.    Miguta et al 2022. Workplace radiation dose monitoring in diagnostic radiography Centres of the Lake Zone Regions of Tanzania. Brazilian Journal of Radiation Sciences, 10 (3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.15392/bjrs.v10i3.2075.

4.    Ngaile et al. 2021 Estimation of Patient Radiation Doses from Multi-Detector Computed Tomography Angiography Procedures in Tanzania. Radiation Protection Dosimetry (2021), pp. 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1093/rpd/ncab159.

5.    Ngaile et al. 2021. Effect of Lowering Tube Potential and Increase Iodine Concentration of Contrast Medium on Radiation Dose and Image Quality in Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography Procedure: A Phantom Study. Tanzania Journal of Science Vol. 47 No. 3.

6.    Sawe et al. 2021. Assessment of Ecological Risk of Heavy Metals Using Probabilistic Risk Assessment Model (AQUARISK) in Surface Sediments from Wami Estuary, Tanzania. BioMed Research International, (3):1–9. DOI:10.1155/2021/6635903.

7.    Sawe et al. (2021). Reconstruction of metal(loid)s pollution history in sediments of Wami Estuary, Indian Ocean Coast of Tanzania. Environmental Forensics, 1 – 15, DOI:10.1080/15275922.2021.1913676

8.    Kawala et al. 2021. An Early Excessive Release of Cytokines by Ionizing Radiation Exposure in Macrophages Accentuates Inflammatory Disorders. BIOMEDICAL: DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2021.38.006180.

9.    Suleiman et al. 2021. Assessment of Heavy Metal Contamination in Red Seaweeds from the Coastal Areas of Zanzibar by Using EDXRF Technique. Chemical Science International Journal, 30(10): 1-9. DOI: 10.9734/CSJI/2021/v30i1030255.

10. Fatma et al. (2021). Heavy Metals Content in Cloves Spices (Syzygium aromaticum) Cultivated in Zanzibar. Scientific Research, DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1107502.

11. Mammba et al. (2021). Assessment of natural radioactivity and radiation hazards of building materials in Kinondoni District, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Science, DOI: 10.4314/tjs.v47i2.22.

 

Call for Research Proposals in Financial Year 2022/2023

TAEC has set aside research funds for the financial year 2022/2023. Researchers from within TAEC are highly encouraged to submit proposals for review and funding consideration. Individuals and research groups are highly encouraged to take immediate actions. The Research and Development Section has proposed a timeframe which researchers must follow for smooth implementation of research activities. The submission and evaluation of proposals is therefore scheduled in three phases as detailed below:

Phase I

Research proposals for Phase I will be processed in the fourth quarter (April to June) of each financial year. This means that submission of proposals, review and evaluation by the Technical Committee (TC) will be conducted in the 4th quarter and funds will be requested in the first week of July.

Phase II

Research proposals for Phase II will be processed in the first quarter (July to September) of each financial year. This means that submission of proposals, review and evaluation by TC will be conducted in the 1st quarter and funds will be requested in the first week of October.

Phase III

Research proposals for Phase III will be processed in the second quarter (October to December) of each financial year. This means that submission of proposals, review and evaluation by TC will be conducted in the 2nd quarter and funds will be requested in the first week of January.

In summary, the implementation will be guided by the schedule below:

Phase Month Activity
I April Submission of proposals for phase I
May First review of proposals and feedback to authors
June Resubmission, second review of proposals and TC evaluation
II July Funding for phase I and submission of proposals for phase II
August First Review of proposals for phase II and feedback to authors
September Resubmission, second review of proposals and TC evaluation
III October Funding for phase II and submission of proposals for phase
November First review of proposals and feedback to authors
December Resubmission, second review of proposals and TC evaluation
January Funding for phase III

Note that research proposals that will score  less than 50 % marks will not be funded

 

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