I did not expect it at all, I was surprised when I got the notification, because I felt that my career was similar to that of other colleagues: - Evelyne Isaack Mbede

I decided to dedicate my life to science during my childhood.

We also do continuous training for people who live in highly tectonic areas, like the Rungwe Mountains. After a seismic event, we rush to the earthquake-stricken area to make sure that people are not affected by aftershock.

This represents a great opportunity for Tanzania: it would pave the way to joint collaborations for researchers from UDSM and private companies, addressing questions of interest for the country. And it would help us build a new class of experts in various disciplines related to this research."