Lecturer | Muslim University of Morogoro | Tanzania
Dr. Abdul-Rahman Japhary Mumbu is a dedicated Lecturer in Mathematics at the Muslim University of Morogoro, Tanzania, recognized for his expertise in applied mathematics, mathematical modeling, and epidemiological systems. He holds a Bachelor of Islamic Education (Mathematics/Islamic Studies) from the Muslim University of Morogoro, a Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Dodoma, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Mathematics at the University of Dar es Salaam. His professional journey reflects progressive academic leadership, having served as an Assistant Lecturer, Examinations Officer, and active participant in numerous international workshops and conferences on infectious disease modeling, partial differential equations, and data-driven research integration. Dr. Mumbu’s research primarily focuses on mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, with notable contributions to tuberculosis, pneumonia, and rabies dynamics, employing deterministic and fractional-order approaches integrated with sensitivity and optimal control analyses. His scholarly works, published in reputable journals such as Nonlinear Science, Scientific African, and Research in Mathematics, highlight his commitment to advancing public health modeling and data-driven decision-making. With 40 citations, 4 publications, and an h-index of 2, Dr. Mumbu continues to make impactful contributions to mathematical epidemiology and interdisciplinary research collaboration.
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Featured Publications
1. Mumbu, A. J., & Hugo, A. K. (2020). Mathematical modelling on COVID-19 transmission impacts with preventive measures: A case study of Tanzania. Journal of Biological Dynamics, 14(1), 748–766.
2. Mumbu, A. (2024). Modeling dynamics and stability analysis of pneumonia disease infection with parameters uncertainties control. Mathematics Open, 3(2430001), 1–35.
3. Abdulrahman, M., James, D., Dickson, B., & Jufren, N. (2025). Mathematical modeling of culling and vaccination for dog rabies disease transmission with optimal control and sensitivity analysis approach. Clinical and Molecular Epidemiology, 2(2), 1–11.
4. Mumbu, A., Mlay, G., Mayige, M., & Shaban, N. (2025). Modeling the transmission dynamics of two-strain TB with drug-sensitive and drug-resistant in Tanzania: A fractional order approach. Scientific African, e02731.
5. Mumbu, A. R., Mlay, G., Alendal, G., Mayige, M., Senkoro, M., & Shaban, N. (2025). Fractional order derivative modelling dynamics of tuberculosis with treatment and nutrition in Tanzania. Research in Mathematics, 12(1), 2517440.