Ally S. Nyamawe is a computer scientist and researcher at the United Nations University Institute in Macau focusing on the intersection of AI and sustainable development goals.
Before joining UNU Macau, Nyamawe was a Senior Lecturer of computer science at the University of Dodoma, Tanzania. Nyamawe’s recent work focused on contributing to the development of AI-driven innovations that address social challenges, formulation of AI policy in Tanzania Health sector, and AI uptake for sustainable development in Africa. Nyamawe has been working on different research projects with a commitment to fostering the application of AI for social good and leveraging coding and algorithmic skills in addressing real-world problems. Nyamawe is an active contributor to the academic community through publications and participation in renowned workshops, conferences, and international forums. He has served on the program committees for prestigious conferences including the 37th IEEE/ACM International Conference on Automated Software Engineering, the 11th International Workshop on Software and Systems Traceability, and the 1st International Conference on the Advancements of Artificial Intelligence in African Context (AAIAC 2023). His recent recognition includes a 2022 recipient of the Seed Grant for New African Principal Investigators awarded by The World Academy of Sciences under UNESCO funding. His research interests include Software Maintenance, Computer Programming, and AI for Social Good (AI4SG). He advocates for AI4SG and explainable, inclusive, and responsible AI.