Dr.  Dickson Wilson Lwetoijera Is a Medical Entomologist currently saving as Deputy head of Training and Capacity Building Department at (IHI), a Professor at Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), and a Wellcome Trust International Intermediate Fellow (2020-2024).  He holds PhD in Medical Entomology from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. He has more than 12 years’ experience in malaria vectors control research.

He joined IHI12 years ago,Dr. Lwetoijera graduated with PhD in Medical Entomology from Liverpool School ofTropical Medicine in 2016.

Dr. Lwetoijera Within his 12 years of experience in malaria vectors control research, he has made notable contribution that include: - 30 peer reviewed publications; participated in institutional fund raising of 4.2 million USD; and reviewed over 28 research manuscripts submitted for publication international peer review journals within 4 years after PhD; An Editorial board member of Frontiers in sustainable cities Journal.

Research Areas: His research interest focuses on alternative vector control tools with potential to target mosquitoes outdoors. Specifically, he is focused on autodissemination, a mosquito assisted larviciding; genetic based technologies for mosquito control, innovative solutions for malaria control through house improvement; design surveillance and control platform for managing arboviruses transmitting Aedes mosquitoes in urban settings. Most importantly, he aspires to establish local and international collaboration around these research themes with potential to foster his career growth and catalyse generation of data-driven solutions, building local research capacity and support its integration into national vector control efforts. #