PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Beatrice Mgaya Kilima
Title: Lecturer
Area of specialization: Food Science
School: School of Engineering and Technology
Department: Food Science and Agroprocessing
Office Location: Food Science building opposite CRDB bank
Email address: bkilima[at]sua.ac.tz
Dr Beatrice Mgaya Kilima is a Food Scientist expert with a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Master of Food Science of Sokoine University of Agriculture and a PhD in Food Sciences from Norwegian University of Life Science. Dr Beatrice M. Kilima has a professional experience of more than 14 years of teaching in the area of Food Science, Food chemistry, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, researches and consultancies. She is now working for Sokoine University of Agriculture, School of Engineering, Department of Food Science and Agro-processing. In addition, Dr. Beatrice has supervised a number of MSc and PhD students in area of Food Science and Technology. She is also instructor for both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the area of Food Science and Technology.
Academic/Educational Background
PhD degree in Food Science (2014), Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Food Science, Ås, Norway.
Master of Science in Food Science and Technology (2002), Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology (1998), Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.
Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (1993), Weru Weru High School, Dar Es Salaam Tanzania.
Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education (1991), Zanaki Secondary School, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Research Interests / Areas
Dr Beatrice M. Kilima has an experience of more than 14 years on research and consultancy in the area of Food Science and Technology particularly on Food safety, Food Science, Food toxicology, Food preservation, Functional foods, Antioxidants and Food Quality Control
List of courses
Food chemistry
Food Analysis and Instrumentation
Food Packaging
Technology of Legumes and oilseeds
Food Quality Assurance and Legislation
Food Toxicology
Students Supervision
PhD student
Grace Gachara, REG. NO: PFS/P/2020/0002. Quantification of aflatoxin and molecular characterization of Aspergillus species: Case study of the Rift-Valley Region in Kenya.
MSc students
Gabriel, Gabriel Jacob MFQ/D/2020/0009. Occurrence of indicator Polychlorinated Biphenyls in selected marine fish species and potential health effects: a case study of Dar es salaam
Mwankunda Lucy J, MFQ/D/2021/0060.Investigation of potential of Moringa oleifera leaf extract in meat preservation.
Ali, Ali Hamad MFQ/D/2021/0007. Safety and chemical composition of Halwa in Zanzibar
Mfinanga, Mariam Abdu. Assessment of Aflatoxin contamination in maize and maize flour meals (Ugali) in boarding schools: A case study: Dar es salaam.
BSc students
Nikite, Rodrick Dashudi FST/D/2019/0071. Development of instant dried Lentils powder blended with irish potatoes
Shehe, Hassan Mwalimu FST/D/2019/0040. Hygienic practice of beef retailing premises (butcher)
Misana, Magembe FST/E/2019/0011. Assessment of acceptability of pineapple flavoured with soy milk.
Masondole, Nyambona Vedastus, FST/D/2019/0055. Assessing on the minimization of postharvest loss of pineapple by production of pineapple wine.
Chuwa, Editha D, FST/D/2019/0116. Development of avocado tea masala (source of antioxidant)
Katisha, Cesilia D, FST/D/2019/0140. Assessment of hygienic conditions of slaughter houses and their compliance with national standards: A case study of Morogoro Municipality.
Mrema, John J, FST/D/2019/0053. Development of chayote squash pickle to enhance utilization of squash
Munisi, Nadhiru Fadhilahi. FST/2019/0079. Utilization of hermetic storage technology (Pics) on preventing post-harvest weight losses of maize
Yusuph Johari F. FST/D/2019/0065. Assessment of consumer awareness of food labelling and use of the information in purchasing of bread among consumer in Morogoro urban district.
Peter Jumanne S FST/D/2019/0117 Assessment of proximate composition of small-scale processing complementary foods. A case study of Morogoro Municipality.
Kaale, Hosiana Samwel FST/E/2019/0157 Assessment of consumer awareness on use of information contained in label of packed Mango juice before purchasing in Morogoro Municipality
Postal address: P.O. Box 3006, Morogoro, Tanzania
Telephone: +255765291554or or +255713291554
Email address: bkilima[at]sua.ac.tz