Dr Ellen Ambakishe Kalinga holds a PhD Degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology from the University of Dar es Salaam (2011) majoring in Software Engineering using Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) Approach, a degree of Licentiate of Technology (Technoscience Studies) from Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH) in Sweden (2008), an MSc in Electronics Engineering and Information Technology (EEIT) from University of Dar es salaam (2002), and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics (BE E&E) from the University of Mysore in India (1989).

Dr Kalinga is currently a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) of the College of Information and Communication Technologies (CoICT), University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM). Her main research areas of interest are e-Learning and Software Engineering. Currently, she is participating in the iGRID Smart Metering and Training Programme which is one of the research projects at CoICT.