Marie Goretti Umuhozariho,PhD

Academic rank: 
Lecturer
Department: 
Food Sciences and Technology
School: 
School of Agriculture and Food Sciences
College: 
College of Agriculture ,Animal sciences and Veterinary Medicine (CAVM)
Phone: 
+250788760764
E-mail: 
mg_umuhozariho@yahoo.com
Educational Background: 
Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology Sokoine University of Agriculture, Dept. of Food Science and Technology, Morogoro, Tanzania Thesis topic : Processing methods, Sensory Attributes, Nutritional Quality and Safety of Cassava Leaves Product (isombe) in Rwanda Master of Science Texas A&M University, Dept. of Food Science, Kingsville. USA Thesis topic : Small livestock, sustainable production on small family farms to improve nutrition status : Rwandan case Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology (Honours) University of Burundi. Dept. of Food Science and Technology, Zege Campus, Burundi. Thesis topic : Etude de la possibilité de la substitution de la présure par le jus de citron vert dans la fabrication du fromage affiné
Research Interests and area of expertise : 
Research /consultancies/Community service Food Postharvest handling & Losses Feasibility of Food Processing Unities as source of income in Rwanda
Publications: 

Umuhozariho, M. G., Shayo, N. B., Msuya, J. M. and Sallah, P. Y. K. (2014). Assessment of over time changes of moisture, cyanide and selected nutrients of stored dry leaves from three cassava species. African Journal of Biotechnology13 (42) : 4112-4118.
Umuhozariho, M. G., Shayo, N. B., Msuya, J. M. and Sallah, P. Y. K. (2014). Cyanide and selected nutrients content of different preparations of leaves from three cassava species. African Journal of Food Science 8 (3) : 122-129.
Umuhozariho, M. G., Shayo, N. B., Msuya, J. M. and Sallah, P. Y. K. (2013). Sensory evaluation of different preparations of cassava leaves from three species as a leafy vegetable. African Journal of Biotechnology 12 (46) : 6452-6459.
Umuhozariho, M. G., Shayo, N. B., Msuya, J. M. and Sallah, P. Y. K.
(2011). Utilization of cassava leaves as a vegetable in Rwanda. Rwanda Journal : Agriculture Sciences 24 (Series E):15-27.

Umuhozariho, M.G. and Lukefar, S.D. (2009). Improving income generation and Nutrition in rural communities through production of small livestock. Proceedings of 6th International Research Conference on Poverty Reduction and Development. National University of Rwanda, Huye, Rwanda, 19-21 October, 2009.