Staff

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Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta, PhD

Position: Principal
Phone: +256 752 272 366
Email: ireeta@physics.mak.ac.ug
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Physics, School of Physical Sciences

Biography

Prof. Winston Ireeta Tumps has been teaching undergraduate courses, namely Properties of Matter, Electromagnetism, Electronics and Instrumentation, Nuclear Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, Fibre Optics and Microwaves, Electricity and 3 Magnetism and Waves and Optics and also conducted Electronics practicals for third-year students.

The postgraduate courses taught include Signal Processing and Microprocessors, Fibre Optical Communication, Research Methods, Mathematical Physics, Photovoltaics, and Renewable Energy Physics.

Education

  • Ph.D. (Physics) (Cum Laude) from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), an. 2009 – Dec. 2010
  • M.Sc. (Physics) from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Aug. 2003 – June 2005
  • B.Sc. (2nd Class Upper, C.G.P.A 4.37 out of 5.0) from Makerere University, Sept. 1998 -June 2001

Publications

  • Prof. Ireeta Winston Tumps has widely published in a number of both national and international Journals

Prof. Winston Tumps Ireeta, PhD

Principal
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Assoc. Prof. Juma Kasozi, PhD

Position: Deputy Principal
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Mathematics, School of Physical Sciences

Biography

Research Interests: Insurance Mathematics and Financial Mathematics. Numerical methods and Optimisation techniques in risk theory, probability of ruin, dividends, Re-insurance, Investments, Pension schemes, Life and Non-Life insurance. ODeL (Open, Distance and eLearning).

Education Background
2025 Award: Vice Chancellor’s Research Excellence Award 2025, Makerere University, Kampala.
2002 − 2005 PhD. Makerere University-Uganda/University of Bergen-Norway. Awarded in 2006. Thesis: Ruin and Optimal Control in an Insurance Portfolio that earns Returns on Investments.
1999 − 2001 MSc(Mathematical Modelling), University of Zimbabwe. Award: University Book Prize 2000. Courses done: Analysis and Probability, Stochastic Differential Equations, Financial Mathematics, Differential Equations for Mathematical Modelling, Optimisation, Numerical Methods for PDEs, Advanced Numerical Methods, Game Theory, Control Theory, Hydrodynamic Stability Theory. Thesis: Application of Control Theory to Insurance.
1989 − 1994 MSC(Mathematics), Makerere University. Courses done: Real Analysis, General Topology, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Measure Theory, Differential Equations, Numerical Analysis, Computer Science, Operations Research, Biomathematics, Further Abstract Algebra, Number Theory. Thesis: The Distribution of Primes.
1986 − 1989 BSc(Hons), Makerere University. (Mathematics, Physics, Psychology). 1984 − 1986 A-Levels at Namilyango College. (Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics).
1980 − 1983 O-Levels at Kyambogo College School. 1971 − 1979 Primary and pre-primary at Bweyogerere c/u Primary School.

Publications

2025 Nicholas Bett, Juma Kasozi and Daniel Ruturwa Sebikabu. Hierarchical forecasting of causes of death with trend breaks in mortality modeling: Kenyan case.Insurance Markets and Companies, 16(1), 15 − 32. doi:10.21511/ins.16(1).2025.02
2024 Angelique Dukunde, Jean Marie Ntaganda, Juma Kasozi, Joseph Nzabanita. Prediction of Hypertension, Tobacco use, Overweight, Obesity in Rwanda using Hamiltonian Monte Carlo Sampling and Gibbs Sampling Methods. African Journal of Biomedical Research, 27(4S), 11640 − 11648. https://doi.org/10.53555/AJBR.v27i4S.4906
2024 Herbert Batte, Mahadi Ddamulira, Juma Kasozi, Florian Luca. Multiplicative independence in the sequence of k-generalized Lucas numbers, Indagationes Mathematicae, 2024, ISSN 0019 − 3577, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indag.2024.09.002.
2024 Herbert Batte, Mahadi Ddamulira, Juma Kasozi, Florian Luca. On the exponential diophantine equation Ux n + Ux n+1 = Um. The Ramanujan Journal, Vol. 64, No. 1. 1 − 32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11139-023-00818-x.
2024 Martin Deosborns Arop, Henry Kasumba, Juma Kasozi, Fredrik Berntsson. Optimal actuator design for control of vibrations induced by pedestrian-bridge interactions. Mathematics in Applied Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 5, No. 2. 85−184. https://doi.org/10.5206/mase/16958.
2023 Quantitative Techniques, Study Materials for Examinations. ISBN 978 9970 531 42 4. First Edition, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). 2023 Yego NKK, Nkurunziza J, Kasozi J (2023). Predicting health insurance uptake in Kenya using Random Forest: An analysis of socio-economic and demographic factors. PLoS ONE 18(11): e0294166. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal. pone.0294166.
2023 Martin Arop, Henry Kasumba, Juma Kasozi and Fredrik Berntsson. Optimal Actuator Placement for Control of Vibrations Induced by Pedestrian-Bridge Interactions. Mathematics in Applied Sciences and Engineering, Vol. 4, No. 3. 172 − 195. DOI: https://doi.org/10.5206/mase/15949.
2023 Nelson K. Yego, Joseph Nkurunziza, Juma Kasozi. Optimizing Pension Participation in Kenya through Predictive Modeling: A Comparative Analysis of Tree-Based Machine Learning Algorithms and Logistic Regression Classifier. Risks 2023, 11(4), 77. https://doi.org/10.3390/risks11040077.
2023 Juma Kasozi, Erina Nanyonga, and Fred Mayambala. Prediction of the Stock Prices at Uganda Securities Exchange Using the Exponential Ornstein–Uhlenbeck Model. International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences, Volume 2023, Article ID 2377314, 8 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/2377314.
2023 Nelson K. Yego, Joseph Nkurunziza, Juma Kasozi. Drivers of potential policyholders’ uptake of insurance in Kenya using Random Forest. Insurance Markets and Companies, 14(1), 22 − 34. doi:10.21511/ins.14(1).2023.03.
2023 Nicholas Bett, Juma Kasozi, Daniel Ruturwa. Dependency Modeling Approach of Cause-Related Mortality and Longevity Risks: HIV/AIDS. Risks 2023, 11(2), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/risks11020038.
2022 Herbert Batte, Mahadi Ddamulira, Juma Kasozi, Florian Luca. On the multiplicity in Pillai’s problem with Fibonacci numbers and powers of a fixed prime. Glasnik Matematicki. Vol. 57(77) : 185 − 201. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2207.12868.
2022 Mukalazi Herbert, Torbj¨orn Larsson, Juma Kasozi and Fred Mayambala. Long term projection of the demographic and financial evolution of the parliamentary pension scheme of Uganda. Operations Research and Decisions. Vol. 32(3) : 92 − 123. DOI: 10.37190/ord220307.
2022 Edison Mayanja, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Juma Kasozi, Rebecca N. Nsubuga. Mathematical Modelling of HIV-HCV Co-infection Dynamics in Presence of HIV Therapy. Biomath. Vol. 11(1), 2207158, https://doi.org/10.55630/j.biomath.2022.07.158.
2022 Mukalazi Herbert, Torbj¨orn Larsson, Juma Kasozi and Fred Mayambala. Asset liability management for the Bank of Uganda defined benefits scheme by stochastic programming. Operations Research and Decisions. Vol. 32(2) : 105 − 124. DOI: 10.37190/ord220207.
2022 Kasozi Juma. (R1503) Numerical Ultimate Survival Probabilities in an Insurance Portfolio Compounded by Risky Investments. Applications and Applied Mathematics: An International Journal (AAM). Vol. 17(1), Article 4 : 54−67. https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/aam/vol17/iss1/4.
2022 Bett, Nicholas, Juma Kasozi, and Daniel Ruturwa. Temporal Clustering of the Causes of Death for Mortality Modelling. Risks 10 : 99. https://doi.org/10.3390/risks10050099
2021 Dukunde, A., Ntaganda, J.M., Kasozi, J., Nzabanita, J. Prediction of Prevalence of type 2 Diabetes in Rwanda using the Metropolis-Hasting Sampling. African Health Sciences, Vol. 21(2) : 702 − 709. DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v21i2.28
2021 Nelson Kemboi Yego, Juma Kasozi and Joseph Nkurunziza. A Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Prediction of Insurance Uptake in Kenya. Data. Vol 6, 116. https://doi.org/10.3390/data6110116.
2021 Mukalazi Herbert, Torbj¨orn Larsson, Juma Kasozi and Fred Mayambala. Asset Liability Management for the Parliamentary Pension Scheme of Uganda by Stochastic Programming. Afrika Statistika. Vol.16(2) : 2689−2716. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.16929/as/2021.2689.179. MR4307914.
2020 Kasozi Juma, Bumali Mwanda and Godwin Kakuba. Enhancing Survival Probability by Proportional Reinsurance for a Cedant with a Debt Liability. Far East Journal of Mathematical Sciences. Vol. 127(1) : 1 − 20. doi.org/10.17654/MS127010001.
2020 Edson Mayanja, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Juma Kasozi and Rebecca N. Nsubuga. Mathematical modelling of HIV-HCV co-infection dynamics in absence of therapy. Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. Vol. 2020, 1 − 27. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/2106570.
2020 Kasumo Christian; Kasozi Juma; Kuznetsov Dmitry. Dividend maximization under a set ruin probability target in the presence of proportional and excess-of-loss reinsurance. Applications and Applied Mathematics, An International Journal (AAM), Vol. 15(1) : 13−37. ZBL07225159, MR4110830. https://digitalcommons.pvamu.edu/aam/vol15/iss1/2.
2019 Kasozi Juma. Maximisation of dividends in an insurance portfolio with a debt obligation for exponential claims. Far East Journal of Mathematical Sciences (FJMS), Vol. 116, No. 2, 141 − 156. DOI: 10.17654/MS116020141.
2018 Christian Kasumo, Juma Kasozi, Dmitry Kuznetsov. Minimizing the ultimate ruin probability in a diffusion-perturbed classical risk process compounded by proportional and excess-of-loss reinsurance. Int. J. Appl. Math. Stat., 57(5): 68 − 83.
2018 Christian Kasumo, Juma Kasozi, Dmitry Kuznetsov. On minimizing the ultimate ruin probability of an insurer by reinsurance. J. Appl. Math. Volume 2018, Part I, DOI: 10.1155/2018/9180780, 11 pages. MR3770640.
2017 Kasozi Juma, David Ssevviiri, Vincent Umutabazi. Red-injective modules. Commutative Algebra. 15 pages. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.1705.06411.
2016 Nansubuga Martha, Juma Kasozi, Fred Mayambala, Charles Wilson Mahera. Maximisation of dividend payouts under infinite ruin probability constraints. International Journal of Mathematics and Computation, 27(4): 68 − 82. MR3492948.
2013 Kasozi Juma and Charles Wilson Mahera. Dividend payouts in a perturbed risk process compounded by investments of the Black-Scholes type. Far East J. Appl. Math., 82(1): 1 − 16. ZBL1285.91058.
2013 Kasozi Juma, Charles Wilson Mahera, Fred Mayambala. Controlling ultimate ruin probability by quota-share reinsurance arrangements. Int. J. Appl. Math. Stat., 49(19): 1 − 15.
2012 Sarah Kisa, Sam Obwoya Kinyera, Charles K. Twesigye, Richard Oriada, Bernard Mugeni, Charles Raymond Okumu, Jude Lubega and Juma Kasozi. A methodological ICTs approach for demystifying the norm that teaching of Mathematics and Science for lower secondary education is hard. in a book titled Special Topics in Computing and ICT Research – ISBN: 978 − 9970 − 25 − 128 − 5.. Pages 168 − 180.
2011 Kasozi Juma, Fred Mayambala, Charles Wilson Mahera. Dividend maximisation in the Cramer-Lundberg model using HAM. J. Mathematics and statistics, 7(1) Pages 61 − 67. ZBL1219.91070. https://doi.org/10.3844/jmssp.2011.61.67.
2005 Kasozi Juma and Jostein Paulsen. Flow of dividends under a constant force of interest. Am. J. Applied Sci., 2(10), 1389 − 1394. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajassp.2005.1389.1394.
2005 Kasozi Juma and Jostein Paulsen. Numerical ultimate ruin probabilities under interest force. J. Math and stat., 1(3), 246 − 251. ZBL1142.60391. MR2208867. https://doi.org/10.3844/jmssp.2005.246.251.
2005 Paulsen Jostein, Kasozi Juma, Steigen Andreas. A numerical method to find the probability of ultimate ruin in the classical risk model with stochastic return on investments. Insurance: Math. and Econ. Vol. 36 Issue 3 Pages 399 − 420. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.insmatheco.2005.02.008. ZBL1242.60071. MR2152852.
Projects /Grant
MAKRIF/CH/02/21 Ug. Shs. 100, 000, 000 Mak-RIF Award for Proposal Titled ”Stochastic model for Sustainable Harvesting of Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) and Nile Perch (Lates niloticus) Fish Populations on Lake Victoria for Optimal Financial Returns and Monitoring.”
* Ug. Shs. 230, 620, 500 Makerere University Research and Innovations Grant, supported by Government of Uganda: Presenting new approaches to teaching and learning of Mathematical Sciences. (Team member).
* USD 2 million Skills Audit for Nothern Corridor Integration Projects 2015 − 2016.
* SEK 39 million SIDA for capacity building in mathematics and its applications at PhD and postdoctoral levels to run 2015 − 2020. The other collaborators in Sweden are Mathematics Departments at Linkoping University, Stockholm University, Uppsala University, Royal Institute of Technology and Malardalen University.
* USD 1.2 million MSI grant for the 4 year project: UPGRADING THE TRAINING OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHERS BY INCORPORATING ICTs THROUGH OPEN, DISTANCE AND e-LEARNING (ODeL) IN UGANDA, Project number MSI/WB2/2/24/08 funded by the Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) and coordinated by Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) (2009 − 2012).
* Pounds 2000 from MARM for a staff exchange with University of Bath in November, 2012.
* SEK 5, 276, 720 from ISP for EAUMP Network for the year 2008 − 2010
* SEK 2, 953, 296 from ISP for EAUMP network for the year 2011
* SEK 2, 888, 696 from ISP for EAUMP network for the year 2012
* SEK 2, 604, 096 from ISP for EAUMP network for the year 2013
* NK 8, 342, 750 from NORAD for NORADs programme for masters Studies(NOMA) – IDNOMAPRO- 2007/10057.
* Ug. Shs. 30 millions on average – managed as Treasurer, UMS from 2007 – 2009.
* Ug. Shs. 70 million on average – managed as Chairperson, Entebbe Girls School from 2005 to date.
* USD 1, 000 IUCEA support to staff exchange to UDSM per year for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010.
* USD 5, 000 AMMSI support to give lectures in Financial Mathematics at UDSM in 2007.
* USD 6, 570 AAU support to give lectures in Insurance Mathematics at UDSM in 2009.
* USD 60, 000 PHEA support to project: GENDER PERCEPTIONS OF STAFF AND STUDENTS ON ACCESS AND USE OF EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY IN TEACHING AND LEARNING AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
* USD 180, 000 SIDA bilateral research project: Mathematical modelling of Eutrophication and pollution in lake Victoria 2010 − 2014 subproject on: Enhancing Capacity in Basic Science Research and Training for Sustainable Development.
Mentorship / Supervision
ongoing:
* Erina Nanyonga (2023). Stochastic models for Illiquidity of stocks at the Uganda Securities Exchange. PhD Thesis, Makerere University.
* Herbert Batte (2022). Solutions to Diophantine equations involving terms of Lucas sequences, Perfect powers and Repdigits. PhD Thesis, Makerere University.
* Nabatanzi Florah (2023). NUMERICAL ULTIMATE RUIN PROBABILITY IN THE STOCHASTIC DUAL RISK MODEL COMPOUNDED BY INVESTMENT INCOME. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Mugabi Muhmadi (2023). SOLUTION TO A DIVIDEND PROBLEM IN INSURANCE INVESTMENT MODEL USING RUNGE – KUTTA SCHEME. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Obonyo Richard (2022). OPTIMIZATION OF INVESTMENT OF THE INSURANCE SURPLUS IN A BLACK SCHOLES MARKET FOR AN INSURANCE PROCESS WITH EXCESSLOSS RE-INSURANCE AND UNDER RUIN PROBABILITY CONSTRAINT.
* Afazali Zabibu (2022). Dynamic ensemble modelling of reserve risk in general insurance. PhD thesis, Makerere University.
* Wegulo Mariam (2021). Optimization of Expected Utility of Consumption and Terminal wealth in a portfolio in continuous time. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Nelson K. Yego Kemboi (2019). Using Machine Learning for Insurance Uptake Prediction in Kenya. PhD thesis, University of Rwanda, ACE-DS.
* Felix Ndayambaje. Mathematical optimization methods in portfolio analysis of insurance companies. PhD thesis, University of Rwanda, ACE-DS.
* Clementine Ndayiragije (2019). Pricing Insurance Policies that are Contingent upon Transitions between Certain States. MSc dissertation, University of Rwanda.
* Nicholas Bett (2019). Incorporation of Causation in Modeling and Forecasting Mortality and Longevity risks using Machine Learning in Kenya. PhD thesis, University of Rwanda, ACE-DS. * Iyakaremye Jean Pierre (2019). Modelling credit risks for life insurers using logistic regression methods. PhD thesis, University of Rwanda, ACE-DS.
* Angelique Dukunde (2018). Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods for predicting diabetes and hypertension in Rwanda. PhD thesis, University of Rwanda, ACE-DS.
* Arop Martin Deosborns (2016). Optimal Control of a Wave Equation Using Actuator Design and Placement. PhD thesis, Makerere University(UGANDA)/University of Graz(AUSTRIA).
* Yasin Kikabi (2016). Multi-agent stochastic simulation for multivariate time series: A case study of the East African stock markets. PhD thesis, Makerere University(UGANDA)/Uppsala University (SWEDEN).
* Bernard Owere(2014). Optimal Dividends in a Stochastic Environment. MSc dissertation, Makerere University. Completed:
* Erina Nanyonga (2023). Geometric Mean-Reverting approach to modelling stock prices at the Uganda Securities Exchange: Case of Stanbic Bank Uganda. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Herbert Mukalazi (2023). Mathematical models for dynamic stochastic asset-liability management of Uganda’s retirement benefits schemes. Ph.D dissertation, Makerere University.
* Edison Mayanja (2022). Modeling the HIV-HCV Co-infection Dynamics and Control Strategies. Ph.D dissertation, Makerere University.
* Herbert Batte (2022). Solutions to a Non-Linear Diophantine Equation of Pillai type. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Christian Kasumo (2019). Optimisation of dividend payouts and reinsurance policies under a set ruin probability target. PhD thesis, The Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania.
* Bumali Mwanda (2018). Controlling Risk Exposure by Quota-share Reinsurance for a Company with a Debt Liability. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Fred Mayambala (2017). Portfolio optimisation under transaction costs and cardinality constraints. PhD thesis, Makerere University(UGANDA)/University of Linkoping(SWEDEN).
* Peter Amutuheire (2015). On Conditions under which a prime ideal is completely prime. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Vincent Umutabazi (2015). Generalisations of Injective Modules: Red-Injective and Strongly Red-Injective modules. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Herbert Mukalazi (2014). Portfolio optimisation under transaction costs and borrowing constraints in continuous time. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Agnes Joseph (2013). Minimising the probability of ultimate ruin by excess of loss reinsurance and investments. MSc dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.
* Martha Nansubuga (2013). Dividend maximisation in an insurance process compounded by investment returns under ruin probability constraint. MSc dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.
* Samya Suleiman (2012). Flow of dividends in classical risk model with investment returns. MSc dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.
* DennisWokiyi (2012). Maximising investment returns of an insurance company while minimising the probability of ruin. MSc dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.
* Simataa Lubasi (2010). Numerical finite horizon ruin probabilities in the classical risk model with stochastic return on investments. MSc dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.
* Christian Kasumo(2010). Minimizing the Probability of Ultimate Ruin Under Proportional Reinsurance and Investments. MSc dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.
* David Ssevviiri (2010). On rational and integral quadratic forms. MSc dissertation, Makerere University.
* Rita Nankanja (2009). ICT and distance education in Makerere and Kyambogo Universities.
* Fred Mayambala (2009). Dividend maximization in an insurance process compounded with Black and Scholes investment. MSc dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.
* Abdallah Ziraba (2009). The role of information and communication technology in the management of selected secondary schools in central Uganda.
* Venance Mpalanzi (2009). Portfolio Investment with proportional transactions costs and uncertain time horizon: a case of two assets. Sc dissertation, University of Dar es Salaam.

Assoc. Prof. Juma Kasozi, PhD

Deputy Principal
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Dr. Agnes Nandutu Masawi, PhD

Position: Head, Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biology
Phone: +256 782 807 027
Email: agnes.nandutu@mak.ac.ug
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Biochemistry, Sports Science

Biography

Dr. Nandutu is a Senior Lecturer, teaching the subject of Biochemistry to Science, Veterinary and Medical students at Makerere University. Dr. Nandutu’s research areas of interest include Food chemistry, food safety, scientific validation of medicinal plants, phytochemical and antioxidant evaluation and starch chemistry. Her PhD study involved investigating Biochemical, physico-chemical and Nutritional properties of sweet potato ( Ipomomea batatas Lam) and its processing into an infant weaning food.  The sweet potato-based infant food developed in this study had the potential to be used as weaning food because of its nutritional values and viscoelastic properties, which compared well with commercial baby foods.

In addition to teaching, Agnes has supervised over 12 MSc. and 4 PhD students and published several articles in refereed journals. She has participated in several projects, but not limited to what is listed below:

Education

  • PhD. Food Chemistry and Nutrition, University of Surrey, UK, 2005
  • M.Sc. Biochemistry, Makerere University, 1998
  • B.Sc. Biochemistry and Chemistry, Makerere University, 1994

Publications

  1. Mary Namwanje, Agnes Nandutu Masawi, Margaret Masette, Esther Babirekere, Godfrey Kawooya Kubiriza, Jackson Efitre, Kashub S Tumwesigye, Nathan Muchwa Semwanga, Robinson Odongo “Silver Cyprinid Fish-Enriched Snack for Pregnant Women’s Nutrient Supplementation” has been published in the Research Journal of Food and Nutrition. ISSN: 2637-5583 | Volume 8, Issue 1, 2025
  2. Biryomumaisho Justus Murokore, Peter Vuzi California, Raphael Wangalwa, Alex Paul Wacoo Clement Olusoji Ajayi, Hannington Gumisiriza,A gnes Nandutu Masawi ( 2023): “Effect of Extraction Period on Total Phenolics, Total Flavonoids, and Antioxidant Capacity of Ugandan Camellia sinensis (L) Kuntze, Black Primary Grades and Green Tea,” Journal of Food Quality, vol. 2023, Article ID 3504280, 8 pages, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3504280.
  3. Biryomumaisho Justus Murokore, Raphael Wangalwa, Alex Paul Wacoo Clement Olusoji Ajayi, Hannington Gumisiriza, Agnes Nandutu Masawi Peter Vuzi California (2023.) “Aflatoxin Susceptible Food Consumption Frequency, Prevalence, and Levels in Household Foodstuffs in Southwestern Uganda,” Journal of Food Quality, vol. 2023, Article ID 4769432, 7 pages, https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/4769432.Agwaya M.S, Nandutu A.M* and Vuzi P.C ( 2016). Protective Effects of Zanthoxylum chalybeum in Diabetes-induced Myocardial Dysfunction in Rats, published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Volume 12(1).
  4. Moses Solomon Agwaya, Peter California Vuzi, and Agnes Masawi Nandutu *( 2016). Hypoglycemic Activity of Aqueous Root Bark Extract Zanthoxylum chalybeum in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats published in Journal of Diabetes Research volume 2016, article ID 8727590 5 pages, 2016. doi:10.1155/2016/8727590.

 

Below is a list of research projects that Dr. Nandutu Agnes Masawi has participated in:

  1. Retention studies of processed products from orange-fleshed sweet potato, a staple food for rural communities in Uganda. This was a collaborative study with HarvestPlus and was supported by IFPRI and CIAT
  2. Biochemical analysis of vitamin A, iron and infection status among women and children in Uganda: a baseline survey. A collaborative study with HarvestPlus supported by IFPRI and CIAT
  3. Postharvest quality of Solanum aethiopicum leafy vegetable subjected to various handling and storage technologies.
  4. The protective properties of different phytochemicals against non-infectious diseases such as diabetes mellitus.
  5. Currently involved in the Eco-innovative Technologies for improved Nutrition, sustainable Production and Marketing of Agro-ecological Food products in Africa (Innoecofood).

Grants Obtained

2008: Biochemical analysis of vitamin A, iron and infection status among women and children in Uganda: a baseline survey. This is also a collaborative study with HarvestPlus supported by IFPRI and CIAT given USD150,000

2008: Targeting Gene-based Markers Associated with Drought Tolerance Mechanisms for cassava breeding Supported by Millenium Science Initiative (MSI) (World Bank) but working on the biochemical aspects. We were given USD 250,000

2024: Assessing feasibility, acceptability and utility of Tuberclosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala (PI) funded by MAkRiF

2024 Eco-innovative Technologies for improved Nutrition, sustainable production and Marketing of Agro-ecological Food products in Africa (Innoecofood) funded European Union.

 

Dr. Agnes Nandutu Masawi, PhD

Head, Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biology
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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
Location: 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 for 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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Dr. Arthur Godfrey BATTE, PhD

Head Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies
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Dr Emmanuel Tebandeke, PhD

Position: Head of Chemistry Department
Phone: +256 752 592 655
Email: emmanuel.tebandeke@mak.ac.ug
Categories: Leaderhsip
Location: Chemistry

Research Interest

Emmanuel Tebandeke is the Leader of the Green Chemistry Research Group at the Department of Chemistry. Part of our work in the Group is focused on development of catalytic systems for the conversion of CO2 into useful chemicals. In this work we are testing both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts for CO2 activation and insertion into organic molecules. We also have interest in designing innovative technologies for remediation of mercury contaminated soils in artisanal and small-scale gold mining areas of Uganda. Other ongoing research in the group include catalytic oxidation using green oxidants, metal and nutrient speciation in different environmental systems, environmental pollution monitoring and analytical method development and validation.

Biography

Emmanuel Tebandeke holds B.Sc in Chemistry and Geology, MSc in Chemistry and PhD in Chemistry from Makerere University. He also holds a Licentiate of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry from Lund University Sweden. Currently he is holding a Position of Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Makerere University, where he is actively involved in teaching and research.

Education

  • Licentiate of Philosophy in Inorganic Chemistry from Lund University Sweden.
  • MSc in Chemistry and PhD in Chemistry from Makerere University
  • B.Sc in Chemistry and Geology

Dr Emmanuel Tebandeke, PhD

Head of Chemistry Department
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Dr Jamilu Ssenku, PhD

Position: Head, Dept of Plant Sciences Microbiology & Biotechnology
Phone: +256 772 494 949
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Plant Sciences & Biotechnology

Research Interests

Phytoremediation, Restoration of Mine waste Degraded Ecosystems, Climate change and food security, Political Ecology and Economy of Extractivitism and Hydrosocial Territories

Biography

Education

  • Ph.D

Dr Jamilu Ssenku, PhD

Head, Dept of Plant Sciences Microbiology & Biotechnology
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Dr Godfrey Kawooya Kubiriza, PhD

Position: Head, Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences
Phone: +256 772 294 240
Email: orkubirizag@gmail.com
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Zoology, Entomology & Fisheries

Research Interest

Research interests: Ornithological Research in general,  Birds and public health, Wildlife surveys and assessments,  Wildlife utilisation, Environmental Impact Assessments and development Vs wildlife conservation

Brief Background

Dr. Kubiriza holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture from Makerere University, a postgraduate diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture Management  from the United Nations University-Fisheries Training programe-Iceland, an MSc degree in Aquaculture and Fisheries Sciences, specializing in Fish Nutrition from the University of Malawi (Bunda College of Agriculture) and a PhD in Aquaculture Sciences with a bias in fish Nutrition from the University of Iceland (HI), Reykjavik, Iceland. He is a fellow of the United Nations University Fisheries training Programme (UNUFTP), a member of the International Institute of Fisheries Economics & Trade (IIFET), the World Aquaculture Society and International Association of Fisheries Inspectors (IAFAI).

His PhD thesis examined “The effects of dietary lipid oxidation on farmed fish.” Specifically, the effects of lipid oxidation on Arctic charr and the tropical Nile tilapia, as well as the efficacy of the natural antioxidants (rosemary: Rosmarinus officinalis and Bladderwrack: Fucus vesiculosus) in stabilizing lipid oxidation in fish feeds were evaluated. Growth and antioxidant enzyme activities in fish fed antioxidants were studied. These findings are published in conference proceedings and peer reviewed journals.

In the department, He collaborate on other projects as a fish nutritionist on the RUFORUM funded-bivalve for fish project that utilizes bivalves in aquafeeds. In the STRECAFISH project funded by the Austrian government, He teaches Fish nutrition to MSc and PhD students in partnering universities. He is a co-investigator on the Collaborative Training and Research in fisheries and aquaculture in East and Central Africa. He is interested in novel studies investigating alternative protein sources to replace the expensive fishmeal from fish feeds. He has particular interests in the use of natural antioxidants to stabilize lipid oxidation in livestock (including fish) feeds as well as examining their effects on farmed fish. He is kin at providing support to sustainable commercialization of aquaculture in Uganda, and East Africa in general through aquafeed research. Currently, He is investigating the possibilities of developing locally adoptable technologies to process and utilize chicken slaughter-house and hatchery wastes as nutrient-rich protein ingredients in aquafeeds.

Education

  • Ph.D
  • MSc
  • BSc

Dr Godfrey Kawooya Kubiriza, PhD

Head, Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences
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Dr. Geoffrey Ismail Mirumbe, PhD

Position: Head of Department / Senior Lecturer
Phone: +256782353552
Email: ismail.mirumbe@mak.ac.ug
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Mathematics, School of Physical Sciences
Short Biography
Mirumbe Ismail has a teaching experience of over fifteen(15) years at the University and my research interests border between Algebra and Analysis (Real and functional Analysis) mainly around the solutions to ordinary differential equations with polynomial coefficients and partial differential equations(elliptic PDE’s).
Education Background
Bachelor of Science, Makerere University
Masters in Mathematics, Makerere University
PhD in Mathematics, Makerere University
Publications
1. G.I. Mirumbe, V.A Ssembatya, R. Bogvad, and J.E. Bjork (2011), on the distribution solutions to ordinary differential equations with polynomial coefficients on the real line. Journal of pure and applied mathematics: Advances and applications volume 6, number 2, pages 135-155.
2. G.I. Mirumbe and V.A Ssembatya (2012), on the coexistence of distributional and rational solutions for ordinary differential equations with polynomial coefficients. Journal of pure and applied mathematics: Advances and applications, volume 8 number 2, pages 75-92.
3. G.I. Mirumbe, V.A Ssembatya and J.M. Mango (2014), on the existence of fundamental solutions for ordinary differential equations with polynomial coefficients, Far east journal of mathematical sciences, volume 85, number 1, pages 47-65.
4. Opio I, G.I Mirumbe, and J.M Mango (2017), on the solution space of ordinary differential equations with polynomial coefficients, Far East journal of Mathematical sciences, volume 101, number 1, pages 103-118.
5. G.I. Mirumbe and J.M. Mango (2018) On generalized solutions of locally Fuchsian ordinary differential equations, Journal of Mathematical Sciences: Advances and Applications Volume 51, Pages 99-117
6. Tumuhimbise B, E, G.I. Mirumbe, and D.Ssevviiri (2018), On the compactification of algebraic Curves Far East Journal of Mathematical Sciences (FJMS), vol. 105, Issue 2 page 283-300.
7. G.I. Mirumbe and J.M. Mango (2019) On the convolution of some analytic functionals via the Fourier transform. International Journal of Advances in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics 6(3) 42-50.
8. Amornrat Sangsuwan, Kamsing Nonlaopon, Somsak Orankitjaroen and G.I. Mirumbe (2019) The generalized solutions of the nth order Cauchy- Euler equation, Mathematics , 7(10), 932. (online journal with free access).
9. A. Bjorn, J.Bjorn (Linkoping University, Sweden) and G.I. Mirumbe(2020), The quasiminimizing constant for the minimum of two quasisuperminimizers in Rn. Vol. 45, 215-225.
10. Ismail Mirumbe(2022), On the quasiminimizing constant for the minimum of two quasisuperminizers on R^n equipped with a p-admissible weight published at https://annalsmcs.org/index.php/amcs/article/view/74
11. Ismail Mirumbe, J. Nakakawa and J. Mango (2023), On the Local Stability of a Certain Class of Polynomial Differential System,
12. Ddamulira, M., Emong, P. & Mirumbe, G.I(2024). Palindromic Concatenations of Two Distinct Repdigits in Narayana’s Cows Sequence. Bull. Iran. Math. Soc. 50, 35. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41980-024-00877-w
Projects /Grants
None at the moment
Mentorship / Supervision
I participate in teaching and supervision of MSc. and PhD Students in Mathematics

Dr. Geoffrey Ismail Mirumbe, PhD

Head of Department / Senior Lecturer
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Dr. David Ssevviiri, PhD

Position: Dean, School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
Email: david.ssevviiri@mak.ac.ug
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Mathematics, School of Physical Sciences
Short Biography
David Ssevviiri is an Associate Professor of Mathematics. He specialises in Pure Mathematics, working in Algebra and Algebraic Geometry. He is interested in topics such as primeness and nilpotency in both ring theory and module theory, local cohomology, torsion theory, radical theory, homological algebra aspects, and geometric interpretations of the above topics.
Education Background
PhD from the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), South Africa
MSc. Mathematics degree from the NMMU
MSc. Mathematics degree from Makerere University
Bachelor of Science with Education degree from Makerere University.
Publications
21. Ssevviiri D and Kyomuhangi A. Nil modules and the envelope of a submodule, Quaest. Math.,
(2025), 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2989/16073606.2025.2536068
20. Abebaw T, Mamo A, Ssevviiri D and Teshome T; On the Greenlees-May Duality and the Matlis-Greenlees-May Equivalence, Res. Math., 12(1), (2025), 1–11.
19. Kimuli P. I and Ssevviiri D. Modules with reduced endomorphism rings, J. Algebra Appl., accepted, https://doi.org/10.1142/S0219498826500428, (2025).
18. Abebaw T, Arega N, Bihonegn T. W and Ssevviiri D. Reduced submodules of finite dimensional polynomial modules, Res. Math., 11(1), (2024), 1–10.
17. Ssevviiri D. Applications of reduced and coreduced modules I, Int. Elect. J. Algebra, 35, (2024), 61–81.
16. Kimuli P. I and Ssevviiri D. Weakly-morphic modules, Rend. Circ. Mat. Palermo, II, 72, (2023), 1583–1598.
15. Kyomuhangi, A and Ssevviiri D. Generalized reduced modules, Rend. Circ. Mat. Palermo, II., 72, (2023), 421–431.
14. Kimuli P. I and Ssevviiri D. Characterization of regular modules, Int. Elect. J. Algebra, 33, (2023), 54–76.
13. Bamunoba A. S, Kimuli P. I and Ssevviiri D. Morphic elements in regular near-rings, Kyungpook, Math. J., 60(4), (2020), 839–851.
12. Kyomuhangi, A and Ssevviiri D. The locally nilradical for modules over commutative rings. Beitr Algebra Geom, 61,(2020), 759–769.
11. Ssevviiri D. On completely prime modules, Int. Elect. J. Algebra, 19, (2016), 77-90.
10. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. Classical completely prime submodules, Hacet J. Math Stat., 45(3), (2016), 717–729.
9. Ssevviiri D. A relationship between 2-primal modules and modules that satisfy the radical formula, Int. Elect. J. Algebra, 18, (2015), 34–45.
8. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. Properties of different prime radicals of rings and modules, Comm. Algebra, 43(3), (2015), 971–982.
7. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. On the Levitzki radical of modules, Int. Elect. J. Algebra, 15, (2014), 77-89.
6. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. Generalization of nilpotency of ring elements to module elements, Comm. Algebra, 42(2), 2014), 571–577.
5. Ssevviiri D. Characterization of non-nilpotent elements of the $\mathbb Z$-module $\mathbb Z/(p_1^{k_1}\times \cdots \times p_n^{k_n})\mathbb Z$, Int. J. Algebra, {\bf 7}(15), (2013), 699–702.
4. Groenewald N. J and {\bf Ssevviiri D}. K$\stackrel{..}{\text{o}}$the’s upper nil radical for modules, Acta Math. Hungar., 138 (4),(2013), 295–306.
3. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D. Completely prime submodules, Int. Elect. J. Algebra, 13, (2013), 1–14. 2. Groenewald N. J and Ssevviiri D.
2-primal modules, J. Algebra Appl., 12, (2013), 1250226, DOI: 10.1142/S021949881250226X.
1. Ssevviiri D. Structure of non-nilpotent elements of some $\mathbb Z$-modules, Int. J. Algebra, 6 (14), (2012), 691–695.
Projects /Grants
28. 2025, Makerere University Coordinator of a collaboration with the University of L’Aquila
27. Feb 2025, SEK 30,000, ISP towards EAALG
26. Oct 2024, EUR 1,000, EMS CDC support to EAALG workshop
25. Jul 2024, EUR 40,000, Uganda-Austria Collaboration in Algebra and Geometry, Africa- UniNet Research Cooperation project
24. Jun 2024, GBP 1,000, LMS support towards EAALG workshop
23. Mar 2024, SEK 85,000 , ISP support towards EAALG
22. Dec 2022, SEK 1,494,000, ISP support towards EAALG
21. Oct 2022, EUR 1,000, EMS-CDC support towards EAALG Workshop
20. Sept 2022, EUR 3,000, Foundation Compositio support towards EAALG Workshop
19. Sept 2022, EUR 3,000, IMU-CDC support towards EAALG Dec 2022 Workshop
18. Aug 2022, USD 1,750, IMU-GRAID support for one PhD student.
17. Apr 2022 , EUR 4,000, Support from European Mathematical Society (EMS), CDC towards a visit to Makerere University of 2 PhD students from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.
16. Feb – Mar 2022 , GBP 8,390, Abram Gannibal project support towards a research visit to Glasgow University
15. Jan 2022, UGX 169,180,000, PI, Presenting new approaches to the teaching and learning of Maths. Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund
14. Sept 2021, USD 1,750 & IMU-GRAID support for one PhD student.
13. Jul 2021, & SEK 539,000, PI, Eastern Africa Algebra Research Group
12. Dec 2019 – USD 6,520, Continued IMU-GRAID support towards training of 2 PhDs
11. Nov 2019 – UGX 230,620,500, PI, Presenting new approaches to the teaching and learning of Maths. Makerere University Research and Innovation Fund
10. Jul 2018 – USD 5,736.82 – PI, IMU-GRAID support towards training of 2 PhD students
9. 2018-2020 – SEK 8,900,000 & ISP support for EAUMP Network under my coordination
8. Jul 2017 – GBP 5,000 – Africa-Oxford Initiative visiting fellowship
7. May 2017 – GBP 2,410 – LMS grant to have a research visit to: Glasgow University, University of Edinburgh, Oxford University, University of Bath and University of Warwick.
6. Mar 2013- DAAD and RCD NMMU
5. Jun 2013- Supported my Post-doc studies at NMMU
4. 2012 – NRF grant and DAAD, Supported my PhD studies
3. 2010-2011 – NRF grant and NMMU postgraduate bursary supported my MSc studies at NMMU
2. 2008-2009 – LMS/MARM grant and EAUMP which supported my MSc studies at Mak
1. 2002-2005 – Government of Uganda supported my BSc studies at Mak
Mentorship / Supervision
Completed PhD students:
5. Tecklemichael Worku, Reduced submodules of finite dimensional modules and the generalization of the torsion functor, successfully defended the thesis – to graduate in June 2025, (supervised with Dr. Tilahun Abebaw and Dr. Nega Arega).
4. Caroline Namanya – Pure Braids and Group Actions from 3-fold Flops (supervised with Prof. Michael Wemyss) – graduated January 2025.
3. Brian Makonzi – Computing the Artin component using reconstruction algebras (supervised with Prof. Michael Wemyss) – graduated January 2025.
2. Philly Ivan Kimuli worked on the topic: morphic property in modules and near-rings (supervised with Dr. A. S. Bamunoba), graduated February 2023.
1. Annet Kyomuhangi, worked on the topic: Reduced modules relative to functors, (supervised with Dr. A. S. Bamunoba), graduated February 2023.
Completed MSc students:
17. Paul Kivumbi, On the powers of graphs and applications to resolutions of powers of monomial ideals, successfully defended dissertation in 2024 (supervised with Dr. Alex B. Tumwesigye).
16. Patrick Masaba, “Local Cohomology Without Direct Limits and Local Homology Without Inverse Limits”, graduated 14th January 2025 (supervised with Dr. Alex S. Bamunoba).
15. Luijah Maturu, “On the representation theory of symmetric groups”, graduated Jan 2024, (co-supervised with Prof. Bernardo Rodrigues and Dr. Alex B. Tumwesigye).
14. Darius Guma, “The dual of local cohomology modules”, graduated Feb 2023 (supervised with Dr. Alex S. Bamunoba).
13. William Kirabo, “On completely prime ideal principle”- graduated Jan 2020 (supervised with Dr. G. I. Mirumbe).
12. Mustafa Ahmed Moalim, “On Rad-projective modules” – graduated Jan 2020 (supervised with Dr. Alex S. Bamunoba).
11. Samson Mugaya, “A proof of the Poincare-Miranda Theorem via the discretization approach” – graduated Jan 2020 (supervised with Dr. S. H. Nsubuga).
10. Alfred Muwoya, “Classification of quivers of finite type” – graduated Jan 2020 (supervised with Dr. A. S. Bamunoba).
9. Caroline Namanya, “On hulls of semiprime rings” – graduated January 2020 (supervised with Dr. A. S. Bamunoba).
8. Brian Makonzi, “Localization in different categories” – Graduated Jan 2019 (supervised with Dr. G. I. Mirumbe).
7. Peter Amutuheire, “On conditions for which prime ideals are completely prime”, graduated Jan 2017 (supervised with Prof. J. Kasozi).
6. Edson Bazeyo Tumuhimbise, “On the analysis of algebraic curves” – graduated Jan 2016 (supervised with Dr. G. I. Mirumbe).
5. Ivan Philly Kimuli, “Morphic near-rings”- graduated Jan 2016 (supervised with Dr. G. I. Mirumbe).
4. Sarah Nakato, “On the prime ideal principle in commutative rings” – graduated Jan 2016 (supervised with Dr. S. H. Nsubuga).
3. Vincent Umutabazi, “On a generalization of injective modules: Red-injective modules and strongly Red-injective modules” – graduated Jan 2016 (supervised with Prof. J. Kasozi).
2. Stephen Kadedesya, “On the radical formula of modules” – graduated Jan 2015 (supervised with Prof. J. Kasozi).
1. Innocent Ndikubwayo, “On the Cauchy integral formula using winding numbers” – graduated Jan 2015 (supervised with Dr. S. H. Nsubuga).
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Dean, School of Physical Sciences (SPS)
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DR. BOSCO ORURU, PhD

Position: Head Department of Physics / Senior Lecturer
Phone: 0787455948; 0706214750
Email: bosco.oruru@mak.ac.ug / bc.oruru@gmail.com
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Physics, School of Physical Sciences

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a scientist and educationist with over 22 years of continuous university experience,
encompassing diverse environments. I joined the university environment in 2002 as a Bachelor’s
student and continued through to obtaining a PhD in 2012. I was employed instantly and became
an integral part of curriculum development for both undergraduate and graduate programmes.
I am quite flexible in terms of content delivery and research. I have lectured and examined
8 graduate course units and 18 undergraduate course units. I am passionate about graduate
training to the extent that I have also trained graduate supervisors. I have 22 publications
in peer-reviewed journals and 5 conference Proceedings. I have successfully supervised 3 PhD
students, 11 MSc students, and 32 third-year projects. Besides, I have examined 2 PhD Theses
and 22 MSc Dissertations. I have served as a member of the Doctoral Committee of at least 10
students, 8 of whom have successfully completed. Currently, I am supervising 2 PhD students
and 4 MSc students. From 2024 to date, I am the Coordinator of Third Year Projects. From 1st
January 2026 to date, I am the Head, Department of Physics. Besides academic engagements,
I have had hands-on experience in administration and management. In addition, I have been
involved in community development and education for at least two decades.

 

 

EDUCATION
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (University of the Free State), with Thesis entitled: “The Propeller Driven Pulsar-like Spin-down and Non-thermal Emission in the Nova-like Variable Star AE Aquarii”(2012).

• Master of Science in Physics (University of the Free State/University of Cape Town), with Dissertation entitled: “A Study of Non-thermal Radio to Infrared Emission from the Magnetic Cataclysmic Variable AE Aquarii”(2008).

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Astrophysics and Space Science (University of Cape Town) (2006).

• Bachelor of Science with Education – Physics & Mathematics (Mbarara University of Science and Technology), with a Third Year Project titled: “Design and Implementation of A Sundial at Mbarara University of Science and Technology”(2005).

• Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration & Management (Uganda Management Institute) (2016).
• Diploma in Education Secondary – Physics & Chemistry (Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo) (1997).
• Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (Lira Hall; Dr. Obote College) (2001; 1995).
• Uganda Certificate of Education (Adwari Secondary School) (1992).
• Primary Education – Alebtong Primary School (1982-1987), Ireda Primary School (1987-1988).

 

PHD SUPERVISION
1. Vianney Habakwiha (Makerere University, Uganda) with Thesis entitled: “Estimation of Radiological Effects and Modelling Radionuclide Transfer to Milk and Fish in Kisoro District, South-western Uganda”(2024).
2. Richard Cliffe Ssenyunzi (Makerere University, Uganda) with Thesis entitled: “Modeling Precipitable Water Vapour using Global Navigation Satellite System Data over the East African Tropical Region”(2021).
3. William Ochen (Makerere University, Uganda) with Thesis entitled: “Measurement and Modeling of Residual Stress in Porcelain Tiles Formulated from Various Quartz Particle Sizes in Uganda”(2021).

 

MSC SUPERVISION
1. Moses Oyet (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Approximation of Skin Dose for Selected Setup Parameters During External Beam Radiotherapy at Uganda Cancer Institute”(2025).
2. Nelson Owot Kidega (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Endto- End Dosimetry Test for Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy Treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute”(2025).
3. Joseph Atine (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Assessment of Radioactivity Levels and Radiological Risks of Chemical Fertilizers in Kampala City, Uganda”(2025).
4. Prosscovia Nambi (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Paediatric Clinical Indications Based Computed Tomography Dose Optimisation in Selected Imaging Centres in Kampala”(2023). Bosco Oruru (PhD); January 6, 2026 5
5. Henry Kajubi (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Gamma-ray Spectrometric Analysis of Radionuclides in Chicken Feeds, Meat and Bones from Selected Suppliers in Kampala, Uganda”(2023).
6. Juma Kamulali (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Analysis of X-ray Characteristics of Narrow Line Seyfert 1 Galaxies from NuSTAR Data”(2022).
7. Dickson Okello (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Investigating the Characteristics of X-ray Emission from Black Hole Binaries V4641 Sagittarii and V1033 Scorpii from Chandra Data”(2022).
8. Michael Ojok (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “X-ray Emission Properties of Supernova Remnants SN1987A and SN1006 from Chandra Data”(2021).
9. Moses Todo (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Indoor Radon Concentrations in the Dormitories of Selected Secondary Schools in Otuke District, Northern Uganda”(2019).
10. Jamira Nangobi (Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Characteristic Optical, Ultra-violet and X-ray Radiations from Cygnus X-3 using Swift Data”(2018).
11. Enoch Ejopu (Makerere University, Uganda) with Dissertation entitled: “Determination of the Characteristics of High-Energy Radiations from High-Mass X-ray Binary IGR J17200-3116”(2017).

 

PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
1. Gertrude Ayugi, Bosco Oruru, Henry Kyagulanyi, Emmanuel Muhoozi, Wellen Rukundo (2025). Adult Size Specific, Organ, and Effective Dose Estimates in Computed Tomography. International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine Research, 9(1): 73-81.
2. Bosco Oruru, Henry Kajubi and Winston Tumps Ireeta (2024). Measurement of Radionuclide Concentrations in Chicken Feeds, Meat and Bones from Commercial Suppliers in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, 9(1):53-58.
3. Amos Olanya, Denis Okello, Bosco Oruru, and Akisophel Kisolo (2023). Natural Bosco Oruru (PhD); January 6, 2026 10 Radioactivity Levels and Radiogenic Heat Production in River Sediments from Gulu and Amuru Districts, Northern Uganda. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 70(1): 60-85.
4. Habakwiha V, Oruru B, and Ireeta WT (2023). Modeling Radionuclide Transfer from Pasture to Milk in Kisoro, South-Western Uganda. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 4(3): 1-15.
5. Emmanuel Muhoozi, Gertrude Ayugi, Denis Muyimbwa, Bosco Oruru, Henry Kyagulanyi and Ruth Wabwile (2023). Heavy Metals and Naturally Occurring Radionuclides Distribution Risk Assessment in Wetlands in Kampala, Uganda. Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, 8(2): 35-41.
6. Vianney Habakwiha, Bosco Oruru, and Winston Tumps Ireeta (2023). Estimation of Radiological Effects from Consumption of milk from Volcanic areas of Kisoro, Southwestern Uganda. Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, 8(1): 81-91.
7. Amos Olanya, Denis Okello, Bosco Oruru, and Akisophel Kisolo (2022). The Primordial Radionuclides Activity Concentrations and Associated Minerals in Rocks from Selected Quarries in Northern Uganda. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research, 66(1): 45-65.
8. Bosco Oruru, Harriet Najjemba, Caroline Joyce Atim, Ronald Nteziyaremye, and Merciline Nayibinga (2021). Cultural astronomy in Uganda from the perspectives of the Acholi, Banyankole, Iteso and Lugbara. African Journal of History and Culture, 13(2): 88-101.
9. Ayugi, G., Oruru, B., Kiragga, F., Kisembo, H., Kyagulanyi. H. (2021). Establishment of Computed Tomography Diagnostic Reference Levels on Paediatric Patients in Uganda. Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, 6(3): 189-192.
10. William Ochen, Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga , Bosco Oruru, Peter Wilberforce Olupot (2021). Physical and mechanical properties of porcelain tiles made from raw materials in Uganda. Results in Materials, 11: 100195.
11. Ssenyunzi, C.R., Oruru, B., Florence D’ujanga, M.F. (2021). Linear regression models to predict the tropospheric parameters at the Global Positioning systems’ sites over the East African region. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2(3).
12. William Ochen, Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga , Bosco Oruru (2021). Influence of residual stress on the mechanical behavior of ceramics with various quartz sizes. Scientific African, 11: e00648.
13. Bosco Oruru, Moses Todo, and Akisophel Kisolo (2020). Background Radiations and Radon Concentrations in the Dormitories of Secondary Schools in Otuke District, Uganda. Journal of Radiation and Nuclear Applications, 5(3): 211-218. Bosco Oruru (PhD); January 6, 2026 11
14. Bosco Oruru, Harriet Najjemba, Annet Eva Zawedde, Ronald Nteziyaremye, Merciline Nayibinga, and Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga (2020). The first track of cultural astronomy in Uganda: Perspectives of the Baganda, Bagisu, Banyoro and Langi. African Journal of History and Culture, 12(2): 35-48.
15. Matthias Bissinger n´e K¨uhnel, Ingo Kreykenbohm, Carlo Ferrigno, Katja Pottschmidt, Diana M. Marcu-Cheatham, Felix F¨urst, Richard E. Rothschild, Peter Kretschmar, Dmitry Klochkov, Paul Hemphill, Dominik Hertel, Sebastian M¨uller, Ekaterina Sokolova-Lapa, Bosco Oruru, Victoria Grinberg, Silvia Martinez-N´u˜nez, Jos´e M. Torrej´on, Peter A. Becker, Michael T. Wolff, Ralf Ballhausen, Fritz-Walter Schwarm, and J¨orn Wilms (2020). The giant outburst of 4U 0115+634 in 2011 with Suzaku and RXTE: Minimizing cyclotron
line biases. Astronomy and Astrophysics, 634, A99.
16. Richard Cliffe Ssenyunzi, Bosco Oruru, Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga, Eugenio Realini, Stefano Barindelli, Giulio Tagliaferro, Axel von Engeln, Nick van de Giesen (2020). Performance of ERA5 data in retrieving Precipitable Water Vapour over East African tropical region. Advances in Space Research, 65, 1877–1893.
17. Richard Cliffe Ssenyunzi, Bosco Oruru, Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga, Eugenio Realini, Stefano Barindelli, Giulio Tagliaferro, Nick van de Giesen (2019). Variability and Accuracy of Zenith Total Delay Over the East African Tropical Region. Advances in Space Research, 64(4), 900-920.
18. William Ochen, Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga , Bosco Oruru (2019). Effect of Quartz Particle Size on Sintering Behavior and Flexural Strength of Porcelain Tiles Made from Raw Materials in Uganda. Advances in Materials, 8(1): 33-40.
19. Ochen, W., D’ujanga, F.M., Oruru, B. (2019). Microstructure and Residual Stress Effect on the Flexural Strength of Porcelain Tiles Formulated from Locally Available Materials in Uganda. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, 1(1): 68-81.
20. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J. (2014). The Peculiar Binary System AE Aquarii from its Characteristic Multi-wavelength Emission. EJP Web Conf., 64, 07003.
21. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J. (2012). X-ray Characteristics and the SED of AE Aquarii. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 421, 1557.
22. P. J. Meintjes, B. Oruru and A. Odendaal (2012). The multifrequency properties of AE Aquarii and its evolution from a high mass transfer history. Italian Astron. Soc. J., 83, 643.
23. Rodr´ıguez-L´opez C., Lynas-Gray A. E., Kilkenny D., MacDonald J., Moya A., Koen C., Woudt P. A., Wium D. J., Oruru B., Zietsman E. (2010). The rapidly pulsating sdO star, SDSS J160043.6+074802.9. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 401, 23.
24. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J. (2011). Spectroscopy of the Pulsar-like White Dwarf AE Aquarii Bosco Oruru (PhD); January 6, 2026 12 from Chandra and Swift-XRT Data. Proceeding of Science [PoS (HTRS 2011) 063].
25. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J. (2011). Pulsar-like hard X-ray emission in AE Aquarii from Chandra and Swift-XRT Data. Proceedings of SAIP 2011 (ISBN: 978-1-86888-688-3).
26. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J. (2011). X-ray timing and spectral analysis of the unusual magnetic cataclysmic variable AE Aquarii. Proceedings of SAIP 2011 (ISBN: 978-1-86888-688-3).
27. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J. (2010). A Signature of Non-thermal X-ray Emission in AE
Aquarii: Swift-XRT Data. Proceedings of SAIP 2010 (ISBN: 978-0-620-46211-2).

 

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Assoc. Prof. Arthur K. Tugume, PhD

Position: Associate Professor
Phone: +256772514841, +256704514841
Email: arthur.tugume@mak.ac.ug | aktugume@gmail.com
Categories: Leaderhsip, Teaching Staff
Location: Plant Sciences & Biotechnology, School of Biosciences

Dr. Arthur Kajungu Tugume is a Ugandan scientist and academic leader based at the College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University since October 1999. He holds a PhD (with a distinction) in Plant Pathology from the University of Helsinki, Finland (2010), an M.Sc in Crop Science (Genetics) (2003) and 2nd Class upper B.Sc degree (Botany and Biochemistry) (1999) both from Makerere University.

 

Dr. Tugume is Associate Professor of Plant pathology & virology since 2018 in the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, where he has played diverse leadership roles. He was Head of the same Department twice, in 2012-2015 and 2020-2022. Currently, he is the Dean, School of Biosciences (2022-2030), overseeing the administration, academics and implementation of 17 diverse basic science academic programs in four (4) departments. He is the Chairperson of Makerere University Deans’ Forum, an association of Deans and Directors of academic units/institutes aimed at promoting good governance, networking and enhancing inter-disciplinary research. As a member of the Makerere University senate since 2022, he has served on numerous committees of the University senate in execution of his roles as Dean. He is also a member of university senate of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST).

 

Dr. Tugume has been a Principal Investigator, Co-investigator, Coordinator, or Technical advisor for research projects of US$18,000 to US$6,200,000 budgets, with broad collaborative research networks in 12 countries spread across 5 continents. His research interests are focused on genetics; biotechnology; plant-microbe interactions; plant virus evolution, ecology, and transmission; plant pathology; and, plant sexual reproductive biology in diverse cultivated plant species and their wild relatives. He has supervised and mentored numerous next generation scientists at postgraduate and undergraduate levels in the last 18 years. During this time, he has co-authored 44 scientific publications in international peer-reviewed journals. He is a reviewer for dozens of internationally recognized scientific journals as well for local and international funding organizations.

 

Dr. Tugume is the president of the Biology Society of Uganda (BioSU), and hence, at the forefront of motivating and promoting early interest in Biology amongst learners at O’ and A’ levels, as well as prime enrollment to university-level basic biological sciences. His interest was stimulated by a desire to cause positive change against the long-standing poor academic performance in Biology in Uganda’s national examinations. With keen interest in proper science governance, he is an ardent advocate for the creation a robust foundation in basic sciences on which to build all the other [applied] sciences if the science, technology and innovations (STIs) ecosystem is to survive, function and thrive.

 

Dr. Tugume is a member of numerous professional organizations. For example, he is a Fellow of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (FUNAS) a national think-tank for science-based solutions. He is also a member of the board of Trustees for the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA) Social Support Fund and Chair of the fund’s Finance, Administration and Investment committee. He is a co-founder (since 2011) of College of Natural Science Multipurpose Cooperative Society, and founder of MUSTARD-SEED Investments Club: seeking and promoting the financial independence of these formations. As a member of the 6th (2020-2024) and 7th (2025-2029) National Biosafety Committee (NBC) of UNCST, he is instrumental in policy guidance and regulation of biosafety, biotechnology, research investments and scientific applications for Uganda’s advancement.

 

MAIN ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHD) (2003-2010) Subject area: Plant Pathology, Major: Plant Virology, by Coursework and Dissertation, University of Helsinki, FINLAND.
  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE (MSC) (Crop Science), (1999-2003), Major: Genetics and Plant Breeding, coursework and dissertation, Makerere University, UGANDA.
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSC) (HONS) (1995-1999), Botany and Biochemistry (2nd Upper class Degree), Faculty of Science, Makerere University, UGANDA.

 

COMPLETED SUPERVISION (PhD and MSc Graduates):

  • PHD: DR. CYPRIAN OSINDE; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Molecular Basis of Secondary Metabolites-mediated Defense Against Stem Borers in Sorghum Bicolor L. (Moench) and Oryza sativa (Desv.) Steud.” Completed June 2025, Graduated February 2026.
  • PHD: DR. FRED B. MASIKA; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Constraints, characterization and incidence of viruses affecting watermelon and pumpkin production in Uganda.” Completed in 2023, Graduated January 2024.
  • PHD: DR. MUSTAFA A. SADIK; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “ELISA-based quantification and role of callose in the development of BXW disease in bananas.” Completed in 2023, Graduated January 2024.
  • PHD: DR. MARY BUTTIBWA; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Utilizing heated pollen and androgenesis pathways for production of double haploid cassava.” Completed January 2022, Graduated May 2022.
  • MSC: MS. LYDIA AKELLO; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and  Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Incidence and severity of early and late blight diseases and characterization of Phytopthora infestans of Tomato in selected Agro-ecological regions of Uganda.” Completed January 2025, Graduation due Februray 2026.
  • MSC: MS. LILLIAN SAMANYA; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Genetic analysis of cassava resistance in selected crosses to African Cassava whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadium, Hemiptera).” Completed November 2024, Graduated January 2025.
  • MSC: MS. GORRETI VICKY NABAKOOZA; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Variability of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum (Xcm) of bacteria from bananas in Uganda.” Completed in 2023, Graduated January 2024.
  • MSC: MR. BENISON TUGUME; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Role of hydrogen peroxide in defense and recovery from Xanthomonas wilt infection in banana.” Completed in 2022, Graduated in February 2023.
  • MSC: MS. JULIET KEMIGISA; (Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University); Dissertation Title: “Mechanisms of weevil resistance in selected diploid banana genotypes in Uganda.” Completed in September 2021, Graduated in May 2022.
  • SC: MR. GERALD ADIGA; (Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University); Dissertation Title: “Evaluation of selected Cassava genotypes for dual resistance to Cassava mosaic and Cassava Brown streak Diseases in selected environments in Uganda.” Completed in June 2017, Graduated in January 2018.
  • MSC: MR. RONALD KISEKKA (Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), Makerere University); Dissertation title: “Insect-host preferences and their epidemiological significance in the transmission of Sweet potato mild mottle virus (SPMMV) in sweetpotato: a case of four districts in Uganda.” Completed in June 2016, Graduated in February 2017.
  • MSC: MR. FRED M. BWAYO (Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), Makerere University); Dissertation Title: “Comparison of severity of virus diseases and incidence of four viruses infecting watermelon and pumpkins in four Districts in Uganda.” Completed in June 2016, Graduated in February 2017.
  • MSC: MS. MARY BUTTIBWA (Department of Biological Sciences, Makerere University); Dissertation Title: “Development of an in vitro protocol for production of double haploid cassava (Manihot esculenta).”. Completed in April 2015, Graduated in January 2016.
  • MSC: MS. JANE N. MAYAMBALA (Department of Biological Sciences, Makerere University); Dissertation Title: “Optimization of substrate formulations for domestication of a selected edible Agaricus Mushroom.” Completed in 2014, Graduated in January 2015.
  • MSC: MR. MUHAMMAD KASHIF (Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Helsinki, Finland); Dissertation Title: “Detection and characterization of viruses of sweetpotatoes (Ipomoea batatas L.) from Guatemala and Honduras.” Completed in November 2009, Graduated in June 2010.

 

ON-GOING SUPERVISION (MSc & PhD Candidates):

  • PHD: MR. RONALD KISEKKA; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Mechanisms for improving coffee disease resistance by plant-mediated soil microbiota in tree coffee systems.” Supervision On-going.
  • PHD: MS. TEDDY MARY ASIIMWE TINDYEBWA: Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology, CONAS, Makerere University. Dissertation Title: “The socio-economic and ecological drivers of arbovirus transmission and disease outbreaks in selected rural regions of Uganda” Doctoral study on-going.
  • PHD: MR. SYLAS ISOUT; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Phenotypic and genotypic screening of climate resilient banana germplasm for biotic stress tolerance in Uganda.” Supervision On-going.
  • PHD: MR. FRANK KALUNGI; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Microbial-mediated tolerance to Fusarium wilt in bananas.” Supervision Ongoing.
  • MSC: MR. JULIUS MUSINGE; Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB), CONAS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Microbial-mediated tolerance to drought stress in bananas.” Supervision Ongoing.
  • MSC: MR. EMMANUAL WANYAMA; Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology, CHS, Makerere University: Dissertation Title: “Characterization of genetic polymorphism across 23 forensic autosomal STRs in Uganda’s population.” Supervision On-going.

 

MEMBERSHIP ON DOCTORAL COMMITTEE FOR PHD STUDENTS:

  • Godwin Anywar: Dissertation Title: “Ethnopharmacology, cytotoxicity, antiviral, and immunomodulatory profiles of medicinal plant species used by herbalists in treating people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda.” Doctoral study completed in 2020.
  • Allan Waniale: Dissertation Title: “Floral Biology and Crossability Studies for Improving Matooke and Mchare Banana Breeding in East Africa.” Doctoral study completed in 2023.
  • Peter Ziribagwa Sabakaki: Dissertation Title: “The influence of land use change on arboviral emergence among humans in the Albertine region, Uganda.” Doctoral study on-going.
  • Arnold Katungisa: Dissertation Title: “High throughput phenotyping platforms as novel tools for estimating storage root quality traits in sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas Lam) germplasm.” Doctoral study on-going.
  • Paul Akuyenze: Dissertation Title: “Profiling Starch Properties and their Genetic Markers in selected East African Highland Cooking Bananas.” Doctoral study on-going.
  • Jeremy Adedeji: Dissertation Title: Molecular epidemiology of African swine fever virus in Nigeria” Doctoral study on-going.
  • Mohammed Iliya: Dissertation Title: Incidence, Characterization and Management of Onion purple blotch disease in Uganda. Doctoral study under Examination.
  • Rachael Jamobol Anvu: Dissertation Title: “Patterns of population genetics and disease resistance among domestic pigs in Nigeria.” Doctoral study ongoing.

 

Undergraduate Supervision:  Supervised (or still supervising) undergraduate students’ special projects TO COMPLETION AND GRADUATION as follows:

  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Daniel Mitieduma (23/U/11351/PS). Title: Mapping Uganda’s HIV Genomes to Identify Antiretroviral Resistance Hotspots for Precision Public Health. Completed June 2026; Graduation January 2027.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Grace Julia Nantume (23/U/1191). Title: Quantification of Phenolic Compounds at the Different Ripening Stages in Banana Cultivars of Gros Michel and Apple Banana. Completed June 2026; Graduation January 2027.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Benitah Nambalirwa (23/U/1104). Title: Exploring Sorghum Leaves, Pumpkin Seed Extract, and Sweet Potato Leaves for Extending Tomato Shelf Life. Completed June 2026; Graduation January 2027.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Alex Kazibwe (22/U/4426/PS). Title: Prevalence of pathogenic bacteria in Kitagata, Rwagimba, and Kiruba Kyathumba hot springs in Western Uganda. Completed June 2025; Graduated February 2026.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Fadhil Wamimbi (21/U/07100/PS). Title: The efficacy of Tithonia diversifolia and banana peeling ash as biocomposite for the growth of Amaranthus spp. Completed July 2024; Graduated January 2025.
  • SC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Daniel Ochola Oyuk (19/U/6138/PS). Title: The role of Mentha piperite (pepper mint) and Ocinum gratissimum (Mujaaja) in the management of fungal contamination of beef. Completed in January 2024; Graduated January 2025.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Joshua Magezi (21/U/080909/PS). Title: The bioinsectcide potential of Datura stramonium seed extract on Sitophilus zeamais (maize weevil). Completed in July 2024; Graduated January 2025.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Jacob Bakashaba Ruhanga (20/U/11847/PS). Title: Assessing the synergistic activity of Metarhizium anisopliace and a Pyrethroid against Phaseolus vulgaris bruchids. Completed July 2023; Graduated January 2024.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Jimmy Buyego Mugambe (20/U/18105/PS). Title: Assessment of Optimal UV wavelength for efficient elimination of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. Lactis in dairy products for enhanced shelf life and product quality. Completed in July 2023; Graduated January 2024.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Benard Epanu (20/U/11884/PS). Title: Exploring larvicidal potentail of Citrus limon peel extracts as alternative control agent for Aedes aegypti. Completed in July 2023; Graduated January 2024.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Keneth Kisenyi (17/U/5279/PS). Title: Validation of sample pooling strategy in the diagnostics of SARS-COV-2. Completed in March 2022; Graduated January 2023.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Agatha Mwebaze (17/U/6868/PS). Title: Antifungal activity of Aloe vera on pityriasis capitis-causing fungi Malassezia furfur. Completed in February 2022; Graduated January 2023.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Mercy Priscilla Kwaga (17/U/5499/PS). Title: Assessing the effectiveness of different antiseptics on Escherichia coli. Completed in January 2021; Graduated January 2022.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Sandra Kamikazi (16/X/2325/PS). Title: Effectiveness of Dettol detergent in the management of Xanthomonas campestris pv musacearum in banana plantations. Completed in August 2019; Graduated January 2020.
  • BSC (ETHNOBOTANY): Mr. Barnabas Arinaitwe: Title: Cultural methods used by farmers in controlling banana bacterial wilt in Mbarara district. Completed in June 2018; Graduated January 2019.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Lydia Akello (14/U/4729/PS). Title: Determination of proteinase activity of crude extracts from papaya. Completed in June 2017; Graduated January 2018.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Faith Hyabene (14/U/6439/PS). Title: Determination of iodine content of different organs of Bidens pilosa by titration methods. Completed in June 2017; Graduated January 2018.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Bosco Kwitonda (13/U/7231/PS). Title: In vitro evaluation of antibiotic potential of ginger on selected micro-organisms. Completed in June 2017; Graduated January 2018.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Mr. Willian Opeesa Otai (13/U/13197/PS). Title: Incidence and severity of cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) in Ngora district, Eastern Uganda. Completed in June 2016; Graduated January 2017.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Primah J. Nakyazze (12/U/10848/PS). Title: Molecular detection of cucurbit infecting viruses in Watermelon and Pumpkin samples. Completed in July 2015; Graduated January 2016.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Rosette Nangozi (12/U/11850/PS). Title: Phylogenetic analysis of cassava brown streak associated virus isolates based on their coat protein nucleotide sequences. Completed in July 2015; Graduated January 2016.
  • BSC (BIOTECHNOLOGY): Ms. Lillian Samanya (11/U/24041/PS). Title: Detection of Sweet potato feathery mottle virus in sweetpotato plants. Completed in June 2014; Graduated January 2015.
  • BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: EXTERNAL: Mr. Moses Ebellu-Elaun (07/U/16067/EXT), Title: Yield performance of 23 candidate maize hybrids in an advanced yield trial. Completed in June 2013; Graduated January 2014.
  • BSC CONSERVATION BIOLOGY: Ms. Hikmah Nabukenya (10/U/973), Title: The Impact of human activities on wetlands: a case study of Kajjansi wetland along Entebbe Road. Completed in June 2013; Graduated January 2014.
  • BSC ETHNOBOTANY: Ms. Rebeckah Namulindwa (08/U/21776/PS), Title: Anti-fungal activity of crude extracts from Curcuma longa (Zingiberaceae). Completed in July 2011; Graduated January 2012.
  • BSC CONSERVATION BIOLOGY: Ms. Diane Benbella Esaete Shelagh (08/U/1400), Title: DNA-based diagnosis of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.manihotis in selected districts of Uganda. Completed in June 2011; Graduated January 2012.
  • BACHELOR OFSCIENCE: BOTANY: Mr. Bruno Wagubi (08/U/19135/PS), Title: Incidence of virus diseases of pumpkins in Bugabula county, Kamuli district. Completed in May 2011; Graduated January 2012.
  • BSC ETHNOBOTANY: Ms. Doreen T. Nabukalu (08/U/23574/PS). Title: A comparative Investigation of the anti-candida activity of Aloe vera and Aloe ferox. Completed in May 2011; Graduated January 2012.

 

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