Artificial Intelligence & IoT for Cleaner Air
AIR4LIFE is a collaborative research and academic exchange initiative between Moi University (Kenya) and the University of Bremen (Germany), supported by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.
Launched on May 9, 2025, AIR4LIFE aims to combat one of the world’s most urgent environmental health challenges, air pollution, by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) to create smart, community-driven air quality monitoring systems.
This project not only drives environmental innovation but also builds global academic bridges through student and staff mobility, research mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Our Mission
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Use AI and IoT to monitor and manage air quality.
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Equip students and researchers with practical skills in emerging technologies.
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Strengthen research capacity in environmental sustainability.
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Foster equitable global academic collaboration.
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Raise awareness and support policy-making through science-driven data.
Key Activities
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Student & Staff Exchange: Funded mobility between Kenya and Germany.
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AI/IoT Innovation: Design and deployment of air pollution sensors and smart monitoring tools.
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Joint Research & Publications: Collaborative studies on environmental data and technology solutions.
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Workshops & Conferences: Engagement in academic events, hackathons, and science-for-policy dialogues.
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Mentorship: Ongoing support and training by leading academics and researchers.
Project Timeline
May 2025 – July 2027 (with a possible 1-year extension)
Our Partners
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Moi University, Kenya
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University of Bremen, Germany
With leadership from:
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Prof. Dr. Anna Förster (Project Lead, Bremen)
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Prof. Ambrose Kiprop (Coordinator, Moi University)
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Dr. Gibson Kimutai (Research Lead, Moi University)
Funded By
European Union – Erasmus+ KA171 International Credit Mobility Programme
Why AIR4LIFE Matters
Air pollution is responsible for millions of premature deaths annually. Yet many communities lack access to reliable data and responsive systems. AIR4LIFE bridges that gap—turning universities into engines of real-world change and empowering youth to lead the future of sustainable development.