A hub for learning, research and practical innovation.
IAHuB-TZ brings together educators, researchers, students, innovators, institutions and communities to create opportunities for learning, collaboration and community-centered solutions.
Our direction
We support meaningful connections, professional events, research participation, innovation development and responsible technology use for education transformation.
AILiteracy
STEMEducation
Our Story
A collaborative platform for digital competence and innovation.
IAHuB-TZ was established through collaboration involving academics and innovators associated with Aga Khan University and Johannes Kepler University Linz. It serves as a space for learning, research collaboration, practical innovation and technology-enhanced opportunities.
Founding Institutions
Institutions and partners
INSTITUTION
The Aga Khan University
Founding Institution: An international institution dedicated to improving quality of life through education, research, and healthcare, contributing to teaching, learning and research capacity development across Africa and beyond.
Founding Institution: A leading Austrian university recognized for research, innovation, digital technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration that supports international educational and societal development.
Education Partner: Schools and teacher communities collaborate with IAHuB-TZ to strengthen classroom practice, digital learning and inclusive technology adoption.
PARTNER
Research Institutions
Research Partner: Research institutions work with the Hub to support academic writing, research methods, dissemination and collaborative projects.
PARTNER
Government and Development Agencies
Public Sector Partner: Public institutions and development agencies support digital transformation, innovation readiness and sustainable development activities.
PARTNER
Community Innovation Networks
Community Partner: Community innovation networks connect local problem solvers with mentors, learning resources, and opportunities to showcase impact.
Founders
People behind the hub
Strategic leadership and academic collaboration supporting IAHuB-TZ.
Prof. Fredrick Mtenzi
Founder and Co-Chairperson · Institute of Educational Development-East Africa, The Aga Khan University, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Fredrick Mtenzi has worked on various projects exploring digital technology integration in education in the East African context. Currently, Fredrick is a Professor of Educational Technology at the Aga Khan University, Institute of Educational Development - East Africa. At AKU, he works on numerous research projects worldwide related to technology integration, teaches and supervises postgraduate students, and leads digital innovations in teaching and learn
... ing. As the IAHUB-TZ founder and co-chairperson, he provides strategic leadership, strengthens partnerships, promotes innovation and responsible AI adoption, supports resource mobilisation, and guides the Hub's long-term growth and impact. Fredrick is the chair of the newly established GeoGebra Centre in Tanzania.
Research interests: Educational Technology; Digital Innovation; AI in Education; Postgraduate Supervision; GeoGebra; Strategic Partnerships
Dr. Musa Saimon
IAHUB-TZ Coordinator · Linz School of Education, STEM Education Centre, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
Musa Saimon is an educator and researcher at Johannes Kepler University, Linz School of Education. He has been involved in projects and publications focusing on digital competence, artificial intelligence literacy, technology-enhanced learning, STEAM education, inclusive education, and culturally responsive pedagogy. Through research, training, and community engagement, he promotes responsible use of emerging technologies to support educational transformat
... ion and sustainable development. As the IAHUB-TZ Coordinator, he serves as the central link between members, partners, and stakeholders, coordinating programmes and events, managing partnerships and communications, leading capacity-building initiatives, supporting research and innovation, monitoring progress, and ensuring effective implementation of the Hub's mission.
Research interests: Digital Competence; AI Literacy; Technology-Enhanced Learning; STEAM Education; Inclusive Education; Culturally Responsive Pedagogy
Univ. Prof. Zsolt Lavicza
Co-Chairperson · Linz School of Education, STEM Education Centre, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
Zsolt Lavicza has worked on research projects examining technology and mathematics teaching in classroom environments in Michigan and Cambridge. He has greatly contributed to the development of the GeoGebra community and research projects on GeoGebra and related technologies worldwide. Currently, Zsolt is a Professor in STEM Education Research Methods at Johannes Kepler University's Linz School of Education. At JKU, he works on worldwide technology integra
... tion projects, leads the doctoral programme in STEM Education, teaches educational research methods, and coordinates projects within the International GeoGebra Institute. As a co-chairperson of IAHUB-TZ, he provides strategic guidance for international collaboration, research excellence and innovation, fosters African-European partnerships, supports capacity building, facilitates access to global expertise and funding, and promotes knowledge exchange in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence.
Research interests: STEM Education; Research Methods; GeoGebra; Mathematics Education; International Collaboration; Emerging Technologies
