Dr. Arthur Godfrey BATTE, PhD

Position: Head Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies

Phone: +256 775 929 921

Email: arthur.batte@mak.ac.ug

Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff

Department: Geology & Petroleum Studies

Biography

Dr. Arthur Godfrey Batte is a distinguished Senior Lecturer and the Head of the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies at Makerere University. With over 15 years of expertise in academia and research, Dr. Batte brings a wealth of knowledge to his field. He holds a BSc (Geology/Chemistry) from Makerere University, a Master of Science in Geology also from Makerere University, a Master in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation from the International Institute from Geoinformation Science and Earth Observations, ITC which is now integrated into the University of Twente, The Netherlands, and a PhD in Geosciences from Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, . A specialist in seismology, Dr. Batte has made significant contributions to the study of seismic activity in the Albertine Rift. His research has advanced the understanding of tectonic and magmatic processes in the region, providing critical insights for both academic and practical applications. Additionally, he has guided and supervised numerous graduate research projects focused on the hydrocarbon potential of the Albertine Rift, playing a pivotal role in supporting Uganda’s resource exploration and sustainable development efforts.

Education

• Dr. Phil. Nat. (Natural Sciences), Institute for Geosciences, University of Frankfurt, Germany
• Master (Geoinformatics), The International Institute for Geo-information Science and Earth Observations, ITC, Netherlands
• MSc (Geology), Makerere University
• BSc (Geology), Makerere University

Publications

• Zhang Xin, Justin Jordan Pidho, Arthur Godfrey Batte, Mukiibi Ssewannyaga Ivan, Chuanliang Yan,Yuanfang Cheng (2024). Mechanisms of Near-Wellbore Fracture Growth Considering the Presence of Cement Sheath Microcracks and Their Implications on Wellbore Stability, Engineering Fracture Mechanics Vol 309, 110422, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2024.110422

• D.S. Dawoud, and A.G. Batte (2024). Dictionary of Scientific Quantities, Volume I. Oxford Book Writers

• D.S. Dawoud, and A.G. Batte (2024). Dictionary of Scientific Units of Measurements, Volume II. Oxford Book Writers

• J.J. Pidho, Y. Cheng, A.G. Batte, C. Yan, and I.S. Mukiibi, (2023). Activation of Natural Fractures during Hydraulic Fracturing in Elastoplastic Jointed Rocks, Engineering Fracture Mechanics, Vol 290 109502, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engfracmech.2023.109502.

• J.J. Pidho, A.G. Batte, M.J. Altammar, Y. Cheng, I.S. Mukiibi, and C. Yan (2023). Inclusion of anisotropy in understanding rock deformation and inter-well fracture growth in layered formation through CZM based XFEM, Vol 227, 211663, Geoenergy Science and Engineering, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoen.2023.211863

• A.G. Batte, A. Schumann, and E.M. Twesigomwe (2021). Seismic anisotropy accrued by seven unusually deep local earthquakes (between 50 and 60km) in the Albertine Rift: Implications of asthenospheric melt upwelling. J. Seismol. 25(3): 921-936

• A.G. Batte and G. Rümpker. (2019). Spatial mapping of b-value heterogeneity beneath the Rwenzori region, Albertine rift: evidence of magmatic intrusions. J. Volcan. Geothem. Res. 831:238-245

• B. Homuth, U. Löbl, A.G. Batte, K. Link, C.M. Kasereka, and G. Rümpker. (2016). Seismic anisotropy of the lithosphere/asthenosphere system beneath the Rwenzori region of the Albertine Rift. Int. J. Earth Sci. 105:1681-1692
• M. Gummert, M. Lindenfeld, I. Wölbern, G. Rümpker, K. Celestin, and A.G. Batte. (2015). Crustal structure and high-resolution Moho topography across the Rwenzori region (Albertine rift) from P-receiver functions. Geol. Soc. Lon. Spec. Publ., 420:69-82
• A.G. Batte, Rümpker, G., Lindenfeld, M., and Schumann, A. (2014). Structurally controlled seismic anisotropy above small earthquakes in crustal rocks beneath the Rwenzori region, Albertine rift, Uganda. J. African Earth Sci. 100:579-585

• Lindenfeld, M., Rümpker, G., Batte, A.G., and Schumann, A. (2012). Seismicity from February 2006 to September 2007 at the Rwenzori Mountains, East African Rift: earthquake distribution, magnitudes and source mechanisms. Solid Earth, 3:251-264.
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• Lindenfeld, M., Rümpker, G., Link, K., Koehn, D., and Batte, A.G. (2012). Fluid triggered earthquake swarms in the Rwenzori region, East African Rift Evidence for rift initiation. 8/14/2014 Tectonophysics, 566:95-104.

• A.G. Batte, E. Barifaijo, J.M. Kiberu, W. Kawule, A. Muwanga, M. Owor, and J. Kisekulo. (2010). Correlation of Geoelectric data with aquifer parameters to delineate groundwater potential of hard rock terrain in central Uganda. J. Pure. Appl. Geophys., 167:1549-1559.

• A.G. Batte, A. Muwanga, P.W. Sigrist and M. Owor. (2008). Vertical Electrical Sounding as an exploration technique to improve on the certainty of groundwater yield in the fractured crystalline basement aquifers of Eastern Uganda. Hydrogeology. 16:1683-1693.

Mentorship / Supervision

• Peggy Kulyanyingi : Analysis of mantle xenolith to probe the dynamic evolution of the lithospheric mantle beneath the Katwe Kikorongo volcanic field, southwestern Uganda. (PhD in Geology: Under supervision)

• Mark Karokora: Transitioning from Conventional Geophysical Interpretation to Artificial Intelligence-Driven Seismic Characterization of the Semiliki Basin, Western Uganda. (PhD in Petroleum Geosciences: Under supervision)

• Musa Kodi Esmat: Integrated Reservoir Characterization of the Middle Jurassic Plover Formation, Browse Basin, NW Shelf Australia using Seismic Sedimentology, Petrophysical analysis and Analogue Sandbox modelling Strategies. (PhD in Petroleum Geosciences: Under supervision)

• Jok William Nyok: The petrophysical heterogeneity of Reservoir(s) of Moleeta Oilfield, Melut Basin, South Sudan. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Under supervision)

• Kenyi Karen: Investigating the lateral sealing ability of the Yabus Formation Melut basin, South Sudan. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Under supervision)

• Katana Ritah: Analyzing the Stratigraphic detail of Thin Beds Interbedding in the Lake Edward- George Basin EA4: Case Study: The South-Eastern Lakes George -Edward Basin. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Completed)

• Ttendo Kabuye Aaron: Intergrated 3D Facies Modelling of the Makondo Fault Zone, Semliki Basin, Western Uganda. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Graduated)

• Kaloli Namukowa: Validation of Direct Hydrocarbon Indicators for Assessment of the Turaco Prospect in the Semliki Basin, Western Uganda. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Under supervision).

• Karokola Mark: Identification of Geologic Zones Prone to Stuck Pipe Hazards in the Semliki Basin, Western Uganda. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Graduated)

• Silvia Igale Francis: Structural Complexity of the Semliki Basin and its Potential Influence on the Petroleum Processes. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Graduated 2020)

• Firminus Mugumya: Delineation of Fault Features in the Semliki Basin Using 3D Seismic Attributes. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Graduated 2018)

• Winfred Kataike: Detection of Potential Hydrocarbon Traps in the Semliki Basin using Gravity and Magnetic data. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Graduated 2017)

• Sserunjogi Joseph: Reservoir Characterization Using Stochastic Inversion of 3D Seismic Data in the Turaco Prospect Area, Western Uganda. (MSc in Petroleum Geosciences: Graduated 2017)

• Titus T. M. M. Draleke: Groundwater Physical and Hydrochemical Characteristics of the Weathered Crystalline Rock Aquifers in Kamuli District, Eastern Uganda. (MSc in Geology: Graduated 2016)

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