2015 - First place in UNIKAT ideas competition

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Agricultural scientist Isaiah Etemo Muchilwa took first place in this year's UNIKAT ideas competition at the University of Kassel. He received the award and prize money of 1,500 euros for a novel, simple and at the same time cost-effective moisture measurement system that can improve food storage in developing countries.

Muchilwa, a member of the Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences, hopes his development will help farmers and food producers in developing countries. His easy-to-use method of measuring moisture can prevent the formation of mold and health-threatening bacteria caused by storing food that is too moist.

Isaiah Etemo Muchilwa presents his project idea in a pitch, a short presentation lasting 60 seconds. He holds a bag of seeds in his hand. Photo: Andreas Fischer/University of Kassel.