Dr. Titus Luomba Ombori | Analytical Techniques
| Best Researcher Award

Dr. Titus Luomba Ombori, PhD, is a Tanzanian Geoarchaeologist and Senior Lecturer in Archaeological Science at the University of Dar es Salaam, Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE),he has established a distinguished academic and research career with expertise in geoarchaeology, quaternary science, and cultural heritage management. He earned his PhD through the International Doctorate in Quaternary Science and Prehistory at the University of Ferrara, Italy, and previously obtained his MA and BA in Archaeology from the University of Dar es Salaam. His academic excellence is recognized by numerous awards, including the Erasmus Mundus PhD Scholarship, Sida/SAREC Fellowship, and government sponsorships. Dr. Ombori has broad professional memberships in prestigious organizations such as INQUA, SAfA, AFQUA, and EGU, reflecting his active participation in global scholarly communities. With extensive fieldwork experience across Tanzania and Italy, he has led and contributed to major archaeological and paleoenvironmental projects, including the Olduvai Gorge excavations, the DeepCHALLA drilling project, and the Mbuamaji site investigations. His research and consultancy work with UNESCO highlight his ability to bridge science, policy, and community impact. An accomplished scholar with influential publications and invited presentations worldwide, Dr. Ombori continues to shape archaeological knowledge and heritage conservation in Africa and beyond.