Latifa Mrisho
Goettingen,Germany
Summary
Multi-talented, creative and self-directed researcher with experience working independently and in team-driven collaborative environments. Possess an unwavering determination to tackle difficult problems and drive them to resolution by applying critical thinking to transform complex data into meaningful insights. Possesses strength in research and uses systematic approach to plan and execute research projects.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Graduate trainee
KWS Saat SE & Co KGaA
Göttingen, Germany
09.2021 - Current
- Cultivated working relationships with colleagues in different units (Research and Development - R&D, Intellectual Property - IP, Strategy and soon Business Development).
- Familiarized with the processes, interfaces and structures of the respective units and company, in general.
- Initiated projects in R&D and conducted explorative research to provided insights for strategic decision making in IP and Strategy.
- Participated in Continuous Professional Development opportunities to improve leadership, project management and business skills.
Research Fellow
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
07.2015 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with PlantVillage team, of the Penn State University, to develop a mobile-based app for diagnosis of plant diseases (PlantVillage Nuru)
- Developed methods for evaluating performance of the Nuru app and training its end users, Agroservice and farmers.
- Prepared research proposals, reports and presentations for stakeholders, conferences and the general public
- Authored professional scientific papers for publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
Research Assistant
Bagamoyo Research Institute
Bagamoyo, Tanzania
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Liaised with staff and external representatives at multiple levels for collection, processing and analysis of research samples.
- Analyzed data, evaluated findings and reported results to medical practitioners and other stakeholders.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
University of Dar-Es-Salaam
Tanzania 07.2016 - 06.2022
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Cape Town
South Africa 01.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Biotechnology
University of Cape Town
South Africa 02.2006 - 12.2009
Skills
- Project planning and development
- Critical and Strategic thinking
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Analytical problem solving
- Negotiation & Mediation
- Communication
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Timeline
Graduate trainee
KWS Saat SE & Co KGaA
09.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
Bagamoyo Research Institute
01.2020 - 01.2021
Doctor of Philosophy - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
University of Dar-Es-Salaam
07.2016 - 06.2022
Research Fellow
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
07.2015 - 02.2021
Master of Science - Chemical Engineering
University of Cape Town
01.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry & Biotechnology
University of Cape Town
02.2006 - 12.2009
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