Mr Salum Azizi | Medical Entomology | Best Researcher Award

Vector Biologist at  Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Tanzania

 

Salum Azizi is a distinguished Tanzanian researcher specializing in parasitology and medical entomology, currently based at the Pan African Malaria Vector Research Consortium, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (KCMUCo) in Moshi, Tanzania. Born on April 23, 1983, he has made significant contributions to vector control and disease elimination efforts. Azizi is pursuing his Ph.D. at KCMUCo, having previously earned a Master of Science in Biology and Control of African Disease Vectors from the University of Witwatersrand and a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Dar es Salaam.

 

Profile:

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🎓 Education:

• PhD Fellow, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College (2020 – 2024)
• MSc in Biology and Control of African Disease Vectors, University of Witwatersrand, South Africa (2010 – 2012)
• BSc in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (2005 – 2008)

🔬 Recent Employment:

• Research Scientist (2015 – Present) at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, leading studies on vector control and disease elimination.
• Technical Consultant (2023 – Present) for the Joint Malaria Programme, providing expertise on vector control products.
• National Health Research Ethics Committee Member (2023 – Present) at the National Institute for Medical Research.

🛠️ Skills:

• Manuscript reviewing for journals
• Scientific and ethical proposal reviewing
• Product evaluation experience with LLINs and IRS
• Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• WHO MPAG and PQ VC guidelines

• Guest Editor for multiple journals

🏆 Honors & Awards:

• Falcon Award for community-led surveillance on lymphatic filariasis
• Safeguarding Champion Award from PAMCA
• Grant for Early Career Researchers by Nature Springer, Communication Biology UK

📚 Citation Metrics:

• Total Citations: 850
• Citations Since 2019: 413
• h-index: 6
• h-index Since 2019: 6
• i10-index: 6
• i10-index Since 2019: 5

Publication Top Notes:

1. Russell, T. L., Govella, N. J., Azizi, S., Drakeley, C. J., Kachur, S. P., & Killeen, G. F. (2011). Increased proportions of outdoor feeding among residual malaria vector populations following increased use of insecticide-treated nets in rural Tanzania. Malaria Journal, 10(1), 80. Link
   Citations: 761
2. Mwanziva, C. E., Kitau, J., Tungu, P. K., Mweya, C. N., Mkali, H., & Ndege, C. M., et al. (2011). Transmission intensity and malaria vector population structure in Magugu, Babati District in northern Tanzania. Tanzania Journal of Health Research, 13(1), 54-61. Link
   Citations: 29
3. Begg, S., Wright, A., Small, G., Mosha, F., Kirby, M., Snetselaar, J., Azizi, S., et al. (2020). Developing laboratory capacity for Good Laboratory Practice certification: Lessons from a Tanzanian insecticide testing facility. Gates Open Research, 4, 11. Link
   Citations: 11
4. Lees, R. S., Armistead, J. S., Azizi, S., Constant, E., Fornadel, C., & Gimnig, J. E., et al. (2022). Strain characterisation for measuring bioefficacy of ITNs treated with two active ingredients (Dual-AI ITNs): developing a robust protocol by building consensus. Insects, 13(5), 434. Link
   Citations: 10
5. Azizi, S., Snetselaar, J., Wright, A., Matowo, J., Shirima, B., & Kaaya, R., et al. (2021). Colonization and Authentication of the Pyrethroid-Resistant Anopheles gambiae s.s. Muleba-Kis Strain; an Important Test System for Laboratory Screening of New Insecticides. Insects, 12(8), 710. Link
   Citations: 10
6. Azizi, S., Martin, J., Mbewe, N. J., Msapalla, A., Mwacha, S., Joram, A., Mawa, B., et al. (2023). Evaluation of durability as a function of fabric strength and residual bio-efficacy for the Olyset Plus and Interceptor G2 LLINs after 3 years of field use in Tanzania. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 8(8), 379. Link
   Citations: 3
7. Mbewe, N. J., Kirby, M. J., Snetselaar, J., Kaaya, R. D., Small, G., Azizi, S., & Ezekia, K. (2023). A non-inferiority and GLP-compliant study of broflanilide IRS (VECTRON™ T500), a novel meta-diamide insecticide against Anopheles arabiensis. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, 4, 1126869. Link
   Citations: 3
8. Azizi, S., Snetselaar, J., Kaaya, R., Matowo, J., Onen, H., Shayo, M., & Kisengwa, E. (2022). Implementing OECD GLP principles for the evaluation of novel vector control tools: a case study with two novel LLINs, SafeNet® and SafeNet NF®. Malaria Journal, 21(1), 183. Link
   Citations: 3
9. Msapalla, A., Azizi, S., Jangu, M., Mbewe, N. J., Matowo, J., Shayo, M., & Kaaya, R. (2022). Simplified procedures for managing insecticidal wastes; a case of KCMUCo-PAMVERC vector control product testing facility in North-Eastern Tanzania. Preprints. Link
   Citations: 3
10. Mbewe, N. J., Rowland, M. W., Snetselaar, J., Azizi, S., Small, G., Nimmo, D. D., et al. (2022). Efficacy of bednets with dual insecticide-treated netting (Interceptor® G2) on side and roof panels against Anopheles arabiensis in north-eastern Tanzania. Parasites & Vectors, 15(1), 326. Link
    Citations: 2
11. Msapalla, A., Azizi, S., Jangu, M., Mbewe, N. J., Matowo, J., Shayo, M., & Kaaya, R. (2022). Simplified procedures for managing insecticidal waste: A case report of KCMUCo-PAMVERC vector control product testing facility in north-Eastern Tanzania. Environments, 9(6), 65. Link
    Citations: 2
12. Azizi, S., Mbewe, N. J., Mo, H., Edward, F., Sumari, G., Mwacha, S., & Msapalla, A. (2024). Is Anopheles gambiae (sensu stricto), the principal malaria vector in Africa prone to resistance development against new insecticides? Outcomes from laboratory exposure of Anopheles gambiae to novel insecticides. Current Research in Parasitology & Vector-Borne Diseases, 5, 100172. Link
    Citations: 1
13. Snetselaar, J., Rowland, M. W., Azizi, S., Mawa, B., Malone, D. J., & Kirby, M. J. (2023). Laboratory evaluation of broflanilide (TENEBENAL™) against Anopheles gambiae in Moshi, Tanzania – delayed mortality, cross-resistance, and residual efficacy. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, 4, 1097189. Link
    Citations: 1
14. Azizi, S., Matowo, J., Mbewe, N. J., Protopopoff, N., Athumani, R., Matiku, W., et al. (2022). Laboratory and semi-field efficacy evaluation of permethrin–piperonyl butoxide treated blankets against pyrethroid-resistant malaria vectors. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 22166. Link
    Citations: 1