“The renewability of groundwater withdrawal under the influence of climate and land cover changes in dryland areas of Dodoma Tanzania”
Country of Study
Tanzania
Institution
Sokoine University of Agriculture
Expected Year of Completion
2026
Thematic Area
Energy
Education
Brenda’s PhD thesis is in Integrated Water Resources Management. She holds a Master’s degree in Integrated Water Resources Management from the University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. Currently pursuing her PhD at Sokoine University of Agriculture in Morogoro, Tanzania, she is in her first year of studies and is expected to complete her doctorate in 2026.
Research Summary
Brenda’s study focuses on the challenges of groundwater sustainability in Dodoma, Tanzania, a dryland region heavily reliant on groundwater. The research aims to address the lack of comprehensive models that integrate climate variability and land use changes, which hampers effective groundwater management. By combining field measurements, remote sensing, GIS, and hydrological modeling, the study seeks to assess groundwater withdrawal dynamics, the impact of land cover changes on recharge, and the influence of climate variability. The ultimate goal is to develop a predictive model tailored to Dodoma’s unique conditions, promoting sustainable groundwater management and informing policies applicable to similar dryland regions.
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