Kalulu Muzele Taba

Prof. Kalulu Muzele Taba is a distinguished Congolese organic chemist and Professor at the University of Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo. He is internationally recognized for his scientific contributions to organic chemistry, natural products research and the study of local plant-based resources with applications in public health and water purification.

Elected as a Fellow of The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) in 2015, Prof. Taba received the 2017 C.N.R. Rao Prize for scientific research. This distinction recognized his outstanding work on natural products found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, particularly their potential contribution to the treatment of malaria and the purification of water.

His scientific work connects advanced chemistry, local knowledge, public health, environmental resilience and the sustainable use of African natural resources. By studying traditional plant-based remedies and subjecting them to scientific analysis, Prof. Taba contributes to the validation, standardization and responsible use of indigenous knowledge for the benefit of communities.

Within the SIRAGA Forum, Prof. Kalulu Muzele Taba brings a powerful perspective on African scientific sovereignty, research excellence, natural resources, public health innovation, environmental intelligence and the role of science in transforming local knowledge into globally relevant solutions.