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Name
Dr. Mussa A. Stephano

Academic Rank
Lecturer

Department
Mathematics, Physics, and Informatics

Biography

Biography

Dr. Mussa A. Stephano is a researcher and academic specializing in Mathematics, with a PhD in Mathematical and Computational Science and Engineering from Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Tanzania, and a Master's degree from Pusan National University, South Korea. His research applies mathematical modeling, computational techniques, and AI to complex problems in biomathematics and beyond. Dr. Stephano's work focuses on innovative solutions for teaching, learning, and research, emphasizing mathematics education and EdTech. He engages in interdisciplinary research and outreach initiatives, leveraging EdTech and AI to drive positive change and improve learning outcomes.

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Email Address
mussa.amos@muce.ac.tz

Research Interest

Research Interest
Mathematical modelling, Stochastic Process, Prediction and Analysis

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Publications
  1.  Stephano, M.A., Irunde, J.I., Mwasunda, J.A. et al. A contin- uous time Markov chain model for the dynamics of bovine tuberculosis in humans and cattle. Ricerche mat (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11587-022-00696-3
  2.  Stephano, M. A., Mayengo, M. M., Irunde, J. I., & Kuznetsov, D. (2023). Sensitivity analysis and parameters estimation for the trans- mission of lymphatic filariasis. Heliyon, 9(9).
  3.  Stephano,M.A,Irunde,J.I.,Mayengo,M.M.,&Kuznetsov,D.(2024). The randomness and uncertainty in dynamics of lymphatic filaria- sis: CTMC stochastic approach. The European Physical Journal Plus, 139(2), 162.
  4.  Stephano, M. A., Irunde, J. I., Mayengo, M. M., & Kuznetsov, D. (2024). The Significance of Stochastic CTMC Over Deterministic Model in Understanding the Dynamics of Lymphatic Filariasis With Asymptomatic Carriers. Journal of Applied Mathematics, 2024(1), 2130429.
  5. Stephano, M. A., & Jung, I. H. (2019). Estimation and prediction of population using mathematical models in Tanzania. IOSR Journal of Mathematics (IOSR-JM)
  6.  Mwasunda, J. A., Irunde, J. I., Stephano, M. A., & Chacha, C. S. (2023). Fish-borne parasitic zoonoses transmission dynamics: The case of anisakiasis. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 38, 101205. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/ pii/S2352914823000473
  7.  Chacha, C. S., Stephano, M. A., Irunde, J. I., & Mwasunda, J. A. (2023). Cystic echinococcosis dynamics in dogs, humans and cattle: Deterministic and stochastic modeling. Results in Physics, 106697. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/ s40314-022-02034-7
  8. Stephano, M. A., & Jung, I. H. (2019). Stability Analysis of Prey- Predator in Inconsistent Habitations and Non-Selective Harvesting Factor10.4314/tjs.v47i4.4
  9. Mwasunda, J.A., Chacha S. C., Stephano M.A., Irunde J. I., Modelling cystic echinococcosis and bovine cysticercosis co-infections with optimal control. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/ s40314-022-02034-7
  10.  Stephano, M. A., & Jung, I. H. (2021). Effects of Refuge Prey on Stability of the Prey-Predator Model Subject to Immigrants: A Math- ematical Modelling Approach. Tanzania Journal of Science, 47(4), 1376-1391.DOI:10.4314/tjs.v47i4.4
  11.  Mwasunda, J. A., Stephano, M. A., & Irunde, J. I. (2022). Pasteurel- losis transmission dynamics in free range chicken and wild birds: A deterministic and stochastic modeling approach. Informatics in Medicine Unlocked, 34, 101108. https://scholar.google.co.kr/ citations?user=PbD4rUwAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao
  12.  Stephano, M. A., Mayengo, M. M., & Irunde, J. I. (2024). The role of asymptomatic carriers on the dynamics of a lymphatic filariasis model incorporating control strategies. Results in Control and Opti- mization, 15, 100425.
  13. Stephano, M. A. (2025). Dynamics of Allee and Refuge Effects in Prey–Predator System With Holling′ s Type III Functional Response. Journal of Applied Mathematics, 2025(1), 9030706.