Dr. Lydia Gaspare is an interdisciplinary researcher and lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam School of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology. She earned her PhD in International Environment and Development Studies from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences in 2016, following her earlier studies in Marine Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Dr. Gaspare´s teaching focuses on Fish Processing Technology and Fish Population Dynamics, and she supervises Ph.D. and MSc students. Her research includes significant contributions to understanding fisheries ecology, aquatic pollution, fish biodiversity, and the socio-economic aspects of fisheries in Tanzania. She has collaborated with international institutions and led various projects supported by organizations like the National Geographic Society, GIZ, NORAD and WIOMSA.

Her scholarly output includes articles in journals such as Environmental Pollution and Ocean and Coastal Management. Dr. Gaspare has received several scholarships and awards, including the UDSM Researcher Award in 2021. She is actively involved in professional organizations such as WIOMSA and has held significant administrative positions at her university, where she currently leads the Department of Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries Technology. Throughout her career, Dr. Gaspare has shown a deep commitment to marine science, sustainable fisheries, and the welfare of coastal communities in Tanzania. Her extensive research, teaching, and public engagement continue to make significant contributions to aquatic sciences and environmental sustainability.

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