Jecha S Jecha

Curriculum Vitae

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Education

PhD in Educational Technology (in progress), Southwest University, Chongqing, China (Sept 2024 – July 2028). Doctoral research on artificial intelligence in education, with a focus on AI adoption and readiness in higher education and AI-supported self-regulated learning.

Master of Industrial Design Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou / Ningbo, China (Sept 2021 – Mar 2024). Graduate study in industrial design engineering, human factors, and ergonomics.

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with Education, Zanzibar University, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Nov 2013 – Aug 2016). Undergraduate training combining information technology and education.

Diploma in Business Information Technology, Zanzibar University, Zanzibar, Tanzania (July 2012 – July 2013).

Academic appointments

Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Science, Zanzibar University, Zanzibar, Tanzania (July 2017 – present). Lecturing, supervising tutorials, seminars, and practicals; research, consultancy, and outreach; setting, marking, and invigilating university examinations; and administrative duties for the Faculty of Science.

Researcher and IT Administrator, Zanzibar Research Centre for Socio-Economic and Policy Analysis (ZRCP), Zanzibar, Tanzania (Sept 2019 – May 2023). Administered IT facilities and conducted research and policy analysis.

Administrative Officer, Faculty of Science, Zanzibar University, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Sept 2016 – July 2017). Supported the Dean in running the faculty; served as secretary to the Faculty Board.

Teacher and IT Technician, Bwejuu Charity School, Zanzibar, Tanzania (Feb 2011 – Sept 2012). Taught IT and general science; managed the school’s IT systems and computer laboratory.

Research interests

  • Artificial Intelligence in Education
  • AI Adoption in Higher Education
  • Self-Regulated Learning
  • Educational Technology
  • Human-AI Interaction
  • Human Factors and Ergonomics

Publications

  • Nyagoga, L. M., Mapunda, E. J., Shirima, M. J., Jecha, J. S., Nicodemus, M. W., & Adarkwah, M. A. (2026). Beyond skepticism: Question marks surrounding AI and AIED policies in Africa. Computers and Education Open, 10, 100370. Published.
  • Jecha, J., Igwean, C. C., & Banaras, A. (2026). Generative AI and Adaptive Systems for Customising Help-Seeking Scaffolds: A Systematic Review. Research Square. Preprint (Research Square).
  • Jecha, J., & Nassor, H. (2026). Navigating the Future: Assessing the Impacts and Challenges of AI Integration in Higher Education Institutions in Zanzibar. Research Square. Preprint (Research Square).
  • Jecha, J., Ali, A., & Mussa, A. (2026). When Readiness Doesn’t Lead to Adoption: A TOE-TAM Analysis of AI-Enabled HR Digitalization in a Resource-Constrained SIDS. Research Square. Preprint (Research Square).
  • Said, K. M., & Jecha, J. S. (2026). Spatial Distribution and Health Risk Implications of Nitrate Contamination in Groundwater from Rural and Peri-Urban Areas of Zanzibar, Tanzania. Preprints.org. Preprint (Preprints.org).
  • Jecha, J. S. (2025). AI Integration Readiness in Higher Education: Structural Equation Modeling Analysis Based on UTAUT. 11th Forum on Empirical Education Research (FEER). Conference paper.
  • Jecha, J. S. (2025). Optimizing Teaching Effectiveness Through Educational Technology: A Pilot Study on Lecturer Perspectives and Application at Zanzibar University. F4L Education Conference. Conference paper.
  • Walusimbi, P., Hui, Y. C., Mengru, X., & Jecha, J. S. (2025). The Interaction Design of Registration Machines. 16th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2025). Conference paper.
  • Jecha, J. S. (2023). Ergonomic Mismatch Between University Student Anthropometry and Classroom Furniture in Tanzania. Chartered Institute of Ergonomics & Human Factors (CIEHF) 2023. Conference paper.
  • Rafique, S., Jecha, J. S., & Lyu, H. (2023). Evaluation of Ergonomic Needs Among Female Sewing Machine Operators in Garments Industry of Bangladesh: A Pilot Study. AHFE International. Conference paper.

See the publications page for abstracts, DOIs, and BibTeX.

Teaching

  • Information Technology (Faculty of Science) — Zanzibar University (Assistant Lecturer)
  • Information Technology with Education — Zanzibar University (Assistant Lecturer)
  • Computer Skills Training — Various schools & institutions, Zanzibar (Trainer)

Skills

  • Research: Research design, writing and publication, policy analysis, and research training
  • Educational technology & AI: AI in education, AI training for academics, instructional technology
  • Human factors: Ergonomics, anthropometry, industrial and interaction design
  • Languages: Swahili (native), English (fluent), Chinese (working proficiency)

Awards & recognition

  • 2025 — 2025 International Students’ Excellent Academic Paper Award.
  • 2021 — Culture from Afar — International Charity Digital Arts Exhibition (World Eco-Design Conference & National Eco-Industrial Design Institute).
  • 2020 — FIRST EDU Transfer — Designing and Facilitating Active Deep Learner Experience (ADLX), NAMA Foundation.
  • 2018 — Workshop on Competence-Based Education and Training curriculum development, delivery, and assessment (NACTE).

Consultancy & service

  • Consultant (2024) to UNCDF on behalf of Zanzibar’s Ministry of Infrastructure, Communication and Transport and ZRCP — study on the Inclusive Digital Economy Scorecard (IDES) and Zanzibar Digital Transformation Policy.
  • Contributor (2023) to the transition of the Jamii ni Afya digital health program to the Government of Zanzibar, with D-tree International and ZRCP.
  • Curriculum development and review panels for Zanzibar University’s Science with Education programmes (2018–2019).

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