Dr Alice Titus Bakera is a Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania, and concurrently serves as a postdoctoral researcher at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Civil and Structural Engineering from UDSM. Subsequently, Dr. Bakera pursued her academic journey, achieving both her Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in the same discipline at the University of Cape Town (UCT), South Africa. Dr Bakera's research endeavours are centred on the durability and service life modelling of sewer concrete structures, innovative binders for fostering sustainable construction, and pioneering methodologies and techniques for constructing affordable housing in Africa. Her profound contributions have earned her distinction and recognition within the academic and professional communities. Furthermore, Dr. Bakera holds esteemed memberships in the Laboratory of Construction Materials (LMC) at EPFL, the Concrete Materials and Structural Integrity Research Unit (CoMSIRU) at UCT, the International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials, Systems and Structures (RILEM), and the Cement and Concrete South Africa (CCSA), where she has previously served as the CCSA Western Cape branch secretary, demonstrating her commitment to advancing the field of construction materials and structures.