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.env.example

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VITE_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_project_url
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VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_anon_key

.github/workflows/deploy.yml

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name: Deploy SAAIL Lab to GitHub Pages
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on:
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push:
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branches: [ main ]
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pull_request:
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branches: [ main ]
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workflow_dispatch:
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permissions:
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contents: read
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pages: write
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id-token: write
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concurrency:
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group: "pages"
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cancel-in-progress: false
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jobs:
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build:
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runs-on: ubuntu-latest
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steps:
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- name: Checkout
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uses: actions/checkout@v4
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- name: Setup Node.js
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uses: actions/setup-node@v4
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with:
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node-version: '18'
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- name: Install dependencies
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run: npm install
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- name: Build site
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env:
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VITE_SUPABASE_URL: ${{ secrets.VITE_SUPABASE_URL }}
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VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY: ${{ secrets.VITE_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY }}
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run: npm run build
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- name: Upload artifact
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uses: actions/upload-pages-artifact@v3
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with:
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path: ./dist
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deploy:
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environment:
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name: github-pages
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url: ${{ steps.deployment.outputs.page_url }}
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runs-on: ubuntu-latest
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needs: build
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steps:
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- name: Deploy to GitHub Pages
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id: deployment
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uses: actions/deploy-pages@v4

.gitignore

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# build output
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dist/
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# generated types
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.astro/
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# dependencies
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node_modules/
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# logs
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npm-debug.log*
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yarn-debug.log*
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yarn-error.log*
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pnpm-debug.log*
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# environment variables
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.env
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.env.production
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# macOS-specific files
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.DS_Store
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# jetbrains setting folder
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.idea/

.vscode/extensions.json

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"recommendations": ["astro-build.astro-vscode"],
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"unwantedRecommendations": []
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}

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{
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"version": "0.2.0",
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"configurations": [
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{
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"command": "./node_modules/.bin/astro dev",
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"name": "Development server",
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"request": "launch",
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"type": "node-terminal"
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}
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]
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}

README.md

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# SAAIL Lab - Sustainable AI for Agriculture & Intelligent Livelihoods
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<div align="center">
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![SAAIL Lab Banner](https://img.shields.io/badge/SAAIL%20Lab-IIT%20Madras%20Zanzibar-blue?style=for-the-badge)
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[![Website](https://img.shields.io/badge/Website-saaillab.github.io-green?style=for-the-badge)](https://saaillab.github.io)
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[![Research](https://img.shields.io/badge/Research-AI%20for%20Agriculture-orange?style=for-the-badge)](#research-areas)
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[![Publications](https://img.shields.io/badge/Publications-22+-red?style=for-the-badge)](#publications)
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**Pioneering transformative, ethical, and contextually-aware Artificial Intelligence solutions for East Africa**
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[🌐 Visit Website](https://saaillab.github.io)[📧 Contact Us](mailto:innocent@iitmz.ac.in)[📚 Publications](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jYVzIZUAAAAJ&hl=en)
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</div>
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---
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## 🎯 Mission & Vision
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### Our Mission
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The SAAIL Lab is dedicated to pioneering transformative, ethical, and contextually-aware Artificial Intelligence solutions that leverage local strengths and collaborations. We focus on revolutionizing **Sustainable Agriculture** through AI, enhancing food security, and improving farmer livelihoods in East Africa.
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### Our Vision
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To become a leading research hub in the region, conducting world-class research, developing locally attuned innovations, cultivating future AI leaders, and forging impactful strategic partnerships with institutions like the **Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI)** at IIT Madras.
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## 🔬 Research Areas
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### 🌾 AI for Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
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- **Precision Crop Management**: Deep learning for quality grading of agricultural products
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- **Agricultural Data Ecosystems**: Comprehensive dataset creation for AI applications
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- **Supply Chain Innovation**: Blockchain technology for traceability and transparency
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- **International PhD Programs**: Collaborative research with global institutions
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### 🏥 AI for Intelligent & Healthy Livelihoods
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- **Medical Image Analysis**: AI-powered diagnostics and neonatal outcome prediction
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- **Assistive Technologies**: Low-cost, edge AI solutions for accessibility
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- **Environmental AI**: Air quality monitoring and public health applications
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- **Healthcare Informatics**: Innovative solutions for healthcare delivery
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### ⚖️ Responsible AI Innovation & Ethical Frameworks
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- **Ethical AI for Africa**: Context-aware frameworks for African applications
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- **CARA-FMs Development**: Contextually-Aware Responsible AI Framework Models
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- **Responsible Innovation**: Ensuring AI development serves community needs
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- **Prime Directives for AI**: Establishing ethical guidelines for AI in Africa
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## 🚀 Current Projects
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### Featured Research Projects
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| Project | Description | Status | Collaborators |
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| **🌿 Deep Learning for Zanzibar Cloves** | Fine-grained quality grading using advanced computer vision | Active | Mr. Patrick Ndowo (MTech) |
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| **🏥 Placental Imaging AI** | 2D ultrasound analysis for neonatal outcomes | Active | Ms. Twamaa Makame (MTech), Penn State University |
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| **👁️ E-Vision Assistive Tech** | AI application for visually impaired individuals | Active | Mr. Shivam Vyas (MTech), Cadre Technologies |
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| **📊 Agricultural Data Ecosystems** | Dataset creation for cardamom, millets, and walnuts | Active | RuTAG IIT Madras Chennai |
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| **🔗 Blockchain Spice Supply Chain** | Traceability for Zanzibar's spice industry | Exploration | Local Partners |
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| **🌍 AI-Driven Air Quality Monitoring** | Environmental health applications | Initiation | Dr. Sathish R. S. (Columbia University) |
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## 👥 Team
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### Leadership
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**Dr. Innocent Nyalala** - *Founding Principal Investigator (Prospective)*
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- Assistant Professor, IIT Madras Zanzibar
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- PhD in Agricultural Electrification & Automation, Nanjing Agricultural University
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- 22+ Publications, 830+ Citations, h-index: 13
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### Current Research Students
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- **Patrick Vincent Ndowo** (MTech) - Deep Learning for Agricultural Quality Assessment
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- **Twamaa Hababuu Makame** (MTech) - Medical Imaging and AI
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- **Shivam Vyas** (MTech) - Assistive Technologies and Edge AI
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### Key Collaborators
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- **Prof. Sunil Aryal** (Deakin University) - Cotutelle PhD Program
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- **Dr. Soumya Banerjee** (University of Cambridge) - Responsible AI
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- **Dr. Sathish R. S.** (Columbia University) - Environmental AI
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- **Prof. Nirav Bhatt** (IIT Madras Zanzibar) - Ethical AI Frameworks
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## 🌍 International Collaborations
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| Institution | Country | Collaboration Focus |
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| **Deakin University** | 🇦🇺 Australia | Cotutelle PhD on AI/IoT in Agriculture |
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| **Penn State University** | 🇺🇸 USA | PlacentaVision Medical Imaging |
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| **Columbia University** | 🇺🇸 USA | AI-driven Air Quality Monitoring |
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| **University of Cambridge** | 🇬🇧 UK | Responsible AI Framework Development |
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| **Nanjing Agricultural University** | 🇨🇳 China | Agricultural Technology Research |
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## 📈 Research Impact
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### Publications & Metrics
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- **📚 22+ Research Articles** published in high-impact journals
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- **📊 830+ Citations** across research publications
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- **🎯 h-index: 13** demonstrating research influence
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- **🌟 Impact Factor Journals**: Including Computers and Electronics in Agriculture (7.7), Journal of Food Engineering (5.3), Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture (8.2)
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### Recent Highlights (2024-2025)
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- **Cassava Disease Detection**: Advanced deep learning for agricultural diagnostics
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- **Chicken Carcass Volume Estimation**: 3D reconstruction for poultry processing
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- **Signal Modulation in Agriculture**: Novel approaches to crop disease classification
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## 🛠️ Technologies & Expertise
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### Core Technologies
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- **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning**
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- **Computer Vision & Image Processing**
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- **Deep Learning & Neural Networks**
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- **Natural Language Processing (NLP)**
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- **Internet of Things (IoT)**
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- **Blockchain Technology**
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- **3D Reconstruction & Depth Imaging**
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### Application Domains
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- **Precision Agriculture**
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- **Medical Imaging**
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- **Environmental Monitoring**
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## 🎓 Academic Excellence
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### Educational Programs
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- **MTech Supervision**: Currently supervising 3 MTech students
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- **PhD Opportunities**: Cotutelle programs with international universities
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- **Research Internships**: Opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students
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- **Visiting Researcher Programs**: Collaborative research opportunities
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### Academic Services
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- **Journal Reviewing**: 9+ prestigious journals including Nature Scientific Reports, Elsevier journals
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- **Committee Membership**: MTech Project Committee, Faculty Recruitment Committee
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- **Administrative Roles**: In-Charge of Computing Resources at IIT Madras Zanzibar
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## 🌟 Future Initiatives
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### Upcoming Projects
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- **Cotutelle PhD Program**: International collaboration with Deakin University
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- **CARA-FMs Framework**: Theoretical frameworks for context-aware AI
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- **Prime Directives for Responsible AI**: Collaborative research on ethical AI for Africa
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- **Deep Learning Indaba 2025**: Research submissions and participation
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### Strategic Goals
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- Establish SAAIL Lab as a leading AI research hub in East Africa
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- Develop locally relevant AI solutions for agricultural challenges
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- Foster international collaborations and knowledge exchange
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- Train the next generation of AI researchers and practitioners
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## 📞 Contact & Collaboration
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### Get Involved
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We welcome collaborations with:
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- **Academic Institutions** - Research partnerships and student exchanges
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- **Industry Partners** - Technology transfer and innovation projects
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- **Government Agencies** - Policy development and implementation support
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- **NGOs & Development Organizations** - Community-focused AI applications
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### Contact Information
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- **📧 Email**: innocent@iitmz.ac.in
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- **🏛️ Address**: IIT Madras Zanzibar, Bweleo, Zanzibar, Tanzania
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- **🌐 Website**: [saaillab.github.io](https://saaillab.github.io)
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- **👨‍🔬 Principal Investigator**: [Dr. Innocent Nyalala](https://inyalala.github.io)
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### Social & Academic Profiles
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[![LinkedIn](https://img.shields.io/badge/LinkedIn-Connect-blue?style=flat&logo=linkedin)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/innocentnyalala/)
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[![Google Scholar](https://img.shields.io/badge/Google%20Scholar-Citations-red?style=flat&logo=google-scholar)](https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jYVzIZUAAAAJ&hl=en)
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[![ORCID](https://img.shields.io/badge/ORCID-Profile-green?style=flat&logo=orcid)](https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7969-437X)
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[![ResearchGate](https://img.shields.io/badge/ResearchGate-Profile-cyan?style=flat&logo=researchgate)](https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Innocent-Nyalala)
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## 📄 License & Usage
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This repository contains the source code for the SAAIL Lab website. The research and educational content is shared for academic and research purposes.
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### Citation
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If you reference our work, please cite:
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SAAIL Lab - Sustainable AI for Agriculture & Intelligent Livelihoods
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IIT Madras Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Principal Investigator: Dr. Innocent Nyalala
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Website: https://saaillab.github.io
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**🌱 Growing the Future of AI in Agriculture 🌱**
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*Transforming East African agriculture through ethical AI innovation*
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[![IIT Madras Zanzibar](https://img.shields.io/badge/IIT%20Madras-Zanzibar-blue?style=flat)](https://www.iitmz.ac.in)
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[![Wadhwani School](https://img.shields.io/badge/Wadhwani%20School-Data%20Science%20%26%20AI-orange?style=flat)](https://www.iitmz.ac.in)
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astro.config.mjs

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// @ts-check
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import { defineConfig } from 'astro/config';
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// Configuration for saaillab.github.io deployment
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export default defineConfig({
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site: 'https://saaillab.github.io',
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server: {
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host: true
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},
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compressHTML: true,
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build: {
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inlineStylesheets: 'auto'
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}
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});

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