The people behind the science.

Leading expert in environmental health and geospatial artificial intelligence with over 10 years of research experience.

Specializes in developing innovative solutions for health-environment interactions using advanced GIS technologies.

Published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has led multiple international research collaborations.

Passionate about building capacity in African geospatial health research and mentoring the next generation of scientists.

Prof. Mushore is an accomplished environmental scientist and geospatial data expert, serving as Research Manager at Place Alert Labs.

He leads major projects such as the Landscape Fire Smoke Project and CHEAQI-MNCH, applying advanced machine learning and monitoring techniques.

His research focuses on understanding the health impacts of pollution through climate science and environmental change studies.

With expertise in geospatial modelling of air quality and exposure, he contributes significantly to environmental health research.

Dr. Upenyu Mupfiga is a post-doctoral researcher and lecturer specializing in spatial data science at Place Alert Labs.

She contributes to environmental modelling and exposure studies under the CHEAQI-MNCH project while mentoring students.

Her research focuses on remote sensing and environmental modelling, land cover/use change and climate-health interactions.

With expertise in spatial data analytics for resilience and sustainability, she leads sustainability-focused research at MSU.

Cherlynn is an early-career researcher applying data science and biostatistics to study the impacts of climate change on maternal and child health.

She coordinates research across projects under the HE²AT Centre consortium and Place Alert Labs with extensive experience in malnutrition research.

Her work focuses on biostatistics and epidemiological analysis, data science for health outcomes, and project coordination.

With expertise in multi-country collaboration, she has conducted research in Zimbabwe and Zambia on malnutrition recovery in children.

Liberty is a dedicated research scientist at Place Alert Labs, contributing to major environmental health projects.

His work integrates GIS, data analytics, and environmental modelling to improve understanding of air quality and health risks.

With expertise in environmental exposure modelling, GIS and spatial analytics for health outcomes, he focuses on climate and air quality science.

He is particularly focused on addressing environmental health challenges in vulnerable African communities.

Bongani is a geospatial data scientist and PhD candidate specializing in environmental exposure modelling.

His work spans CHEAQI-MNCH, ETIQUET, and KADI projects, developing AI-driven methods to predict air quality and climate-health risks.

With expertise in GeoAI for environmental exposure modelling, he focuses on air quality (PM2.5, NO₂) and climate-health interactions.

Bongani specializes in semi-supervised learning and deep learning for sparse datasets, advancing machine learning applications for African contexts.

Anotida is a results-oriented researcher and administrator supporting the ETIQUET Project at Place Alert Labs.

She applies statistical and machine learning methods to environmental datasets while managing financial and administrative operations.

With expertise in data science and machine learning (Python, R), she specializes in GIS and spatial data analysis.

Her interests lie in combining informatics, GIS, and AI to address health challenges in Africa.

Reason is an accomplished researcher and alumnus of Place Alert Labs with significant contributions to environmental health research.

His work has focused on geospatial analysis and environmental exposure assessment in African contexts.

With expertise in remote sensing and spatial data analysis, he has contributed to multiple research projects.

Reason has been instrumental in advancing research methodologies and capacity building initiatives.

Laura Munthali is a dedicated research professional with expertise in maternal and child health research.

She is a Senior Research Nurse and Masters Science Student in Global Health at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

Her work focuses on improving maternal and neonatal health outcomes through rigorous research and community engagement.

Laura is committed to advancing health research in Malawi and contributing to evidence-based policy development.

Rutendo Sibanda is a Research Affiliate at Place Alert Labs, contributing to the lab's geospatial health research initiatives.

His work supports the lab's mission of advancing spatially precise public health research across Africa.

He brings expertise in research, data, and collaboration that strengthens PALs' interdisciplinary approach to environmental and health challenges.

Zororo Chinwadzimba is a Research Affiliate at Place Alert Labs, contributing to the lab's geospatial health research initiatives.

His work supports the lab's mission of advancing spatially precise public health research across Africa.

He brings expertise in research and data science that strengthens PALs' interdisciplinary approach to environmental and health challenges.