Latest News & Updates
Stay informed about our latest research breakthroughs, publications, collaborations, and achievements at SAAIL Lab.
2025
ZRCP 4th Joint Annual Conference
Invited presentation: "How Can Innovation Modernize Public Service Delivery and Create an Inclusive Digital Economy" at the ZRCP 4th Joint Annual Conference in Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Oral Presentation at Responsible AI Workshop
Presented CARA-FMs research at the Responsible AI Workshop, Deep Learning Indaba 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, showcasing our framework for context-aware AI in East Africa.
Best Poster Award - Deep Learning Indaba 2025
Won Best Poster Award in Publication & Dataset Category at Deep Learning Indaba 2025, Kigali, Rwanda for the CARA-FMs framework research.
CARA-FMs Framework Accepted at Deep Learning Indaba 2025
Context-Aware and Responsible AI Framework for East Africa accepted at Deep Learning Indaba 2025, Kigali, Rwanda. This framework addresses ethical AI development for African contexts.
SAAIL Lab Research Impact Grows
Lab publications reach 22+ papers with 830+ citations, establishing strong research presence in AI for agriculture and healthcare with growing international recognition.
MTech Students Present Research Progress
Patrick Ndowo, Twamaa Makame, and Shivam Vyas present significant progress in their respective AI research projects in agriculture, healthcare, and assistive technologies.
2024
SAAIL Lab Research Initiatives Begin
Initial research planning and project development begins for the Sustainable AI for Agriculture & Intelligent Livelihoods Laboratory at IIT Madras Zanzibar.
First MTech Students Join Research Projects
Patrick Ndowo, Twamaa Makame, and Shivam Vyas begin their MTech research projects in AI for agriculture, healthcare, and assistive technologies.
Innocent Nyalala Joins IIT Madras Zanzibar
Innocent Nyalala begins his appointment as Assistant Professor at IIT Madras Zanzibar, bringing expertise in AI for agriculture and establishing the foundation for SAAIL Lab.
Upcoming Events
Research Seminar: AI for Agriculture
Dr. Nyalala will present latest findings on AI applications in precision agriculture
International Conference Presentation
Presenting research on responsible AI frameworks at international conference
PhD Application Deadline
Final deadline for PhD applications in Agentic AI Framework for Agricultural Technologies