PhD, Tuskegee University, United States.
Hilarie Uwamahoro 🇷🇼 is a dedicated scientist pursuing her Ph.D. in Integrative Biosciences with a focus on biochemistry at Tuskegee University, USA. With a robust academic and research background spanning environmental science, agricultural science, and molecular biochemistry, she is passionate about sustainable innovations and global health. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Kinyarwanda, Hilarie also brings experience in leadership, STEM education, and community outreach. 🌍👩🔬📘
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🎓 Education
Hilarie holds a Ph.D. (ongoing) in Integrative Biosciences from Tuskegee University (2022–), a Master’s in Environmental Science (2021), and a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Sciences from EARTH University, Costa Rica (2019). She completed high school with distinction in Physics–Chemistry–Mathematics at Gashora Girls Academy of Science and Technology. 🎓🌱📘
💼 Experience
Her professional journey includes roles as a research assistant at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board, research fellow at MOMÒ FertiLIFE, and teaching assistant in Organic Chemistry at Tuskegee. She also interned at Michigan State University and conducted fieldwork in Costa Rica and Rwanda. 🧪🌿🌍
🔬 Research Interests
Hilarie focuses on cyclic peptides as antiviral agents, biogas production from cover crops, soil health, and phytocompound antibacterial potential. She is also engaged in plant-soil interactions and sustainable agriculture solutions using advanced molecular and modeling tools. 🧬🧫⚗️
🏆 Awards
She received fellowships from the Mastercard Foundation, USAID, Tuskegee University, and the Howard Buffett Foundation. Notable accolades include the Trellis Fund Fellowship (2025), ACS Research Travel Award (2025), and several certificates for excellence in science, innovation, and leadership. 🏅🎖️🌟
📚 Top Noted Publications
Natural and Designed Cyclic Peptides as Potential Antiviral Drugs (2025), Molecules, 🔗Read — Cited by 2
An In Vitro Evaluation of Industrial Hemp Extracts Against Phytopathogenic Bacteria (2024), Molecules, 🔗Read — Cited by 3
Organic Vegetable Crop Residue Decomposition in Soils (2023), Heliyon, 🔗Read — Cited by 4
Potentials of Winter Cover Crops to Produce Bio-Methane (2021), ASA-CSSA-SSSA Abstracts, 🔗Read
Sediment Reduction of Nyabarongo River Water for Agriculture (2019), EARTH University, 🔗Read
Conclusion
Hilarie Uwamahoro is highly deserving of the Best Researcher Award. Her academic accomplishments, applied research on antiviral and agricultural innovations, dynamic leadership, and commitment to community service make her a standout candidate. While citation metrics and patentable outputs will grow with time, her current trajectory reflects exceptional promise and a solid foundation of research excellence. She embodies the qualities of a modern interdisciplinary scientist—innovative, impactful, and socially engaged. 🌍🔬📈