Irene Tarimo

Lecturer
Irene Tarimo
Born (1964-10-01) 1 October 1964
Other nameIrene Aurelia Tarimo
EducationDar 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)
TitleCo-founder, Tanzania Environmental Conservation Society
RelativesJohn Mrosso, Henry Rimisho
Scientific career
Fields
  • Research
  • teaching
  • consultancy
  • law
WorkplacesOpen University of Tanzania
Tolly Mbwette, Sven Erik Jorgensen, Senzia Masoud, Crispin Kinabo, Sixtus Kayombo
Military career
Allegiance United Rep. of Tanzania
Branch
National Service

Irene Aurelia Tarimo (born 1 October 1964) is a Tanzanian environmental scientist and educator. She currently serves as head of the 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 from 2007 to 2015.[2][3][4][5][6]

Academic degrees and honours

In 1983, Tarimo 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 a bachelor's degree of Science in education (honors) form the Open University of Tanzania. In 2007 she earned a Master of Science in environmental science (thesis) from University of Dar es Salaam and a 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 Consisting 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. {{cite book}}: Check |url= value (help)
  • 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.

References

  1. ↑ "Head of Department Open University of Tanzania". Archived from the original on 31 October 2021. 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.
  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.