Mr. Arinaitwe Andrew Izaara | Aquaculture | Best Researcher Award
Aquaculture Scientist, National Agricultural Research Organization, Uganda
Arinaitwe Andrew V. Izaara is a Ugandan aquaculture scientist affiliated with the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) at Mukono ZARDI. With over a decade of experience, he leads the aquaculture research unit in the Lake Victoria Crescent Zone, focusing on enhancing production efficiency and sustainability in freshwater tropical aquaculture through machine learning and AI applications. Arinaitwe specializes in tilapia broodstock improvement, farmed fish production, and data-driven innovations in fish hatcheries. He holds memberships in professional organizations such as the World Aquaculture Society and has authored numerous impactful publications.