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MAKERERE UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES

ANNUAL REPORT 2014ANNUAL REPORT 2014ANNUAL REPORT 2014ANNUAL REPORT 2014

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College Administration

The College is headed by a principal who is assisted by a deputy, 2 deans of schools

and 6 heads of departments. We also have 2 coordinators for special subject areas

of Botany and Sports Science.

Principal

Professor J.Y.T Mugisha, PhD Deputy Principal

Assoc. Professor John M. Magero, PhD Dean – School of Biosciences

Assoc. Professor Fredrick Muyodi, PhD Dean – School of Physical Science

Assoc. Professor Juma Kasozi, PhD Chair – Department of Mathematics

Godwin Kakuba, PhD Chair – Department of Chemistry

Assoc. Professor Muhammed Ntale, PhD Chair – Department of Physics

Winston Tumps Ireeta, PhD Chair – Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies

John Vianney Tiberindwa, PhD Chair – Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science

Joseph Kyambadde, PhD Chair – Department of Biological Sciences

Anne Akol, PhD Coordinator – Botany

Arthur K. Tugume, PhD Coordinator – Sports Science

Mr. Deogratius Bamweyana College Human Resource Officer

Mr. Richard Mugisha College Registrar Ms. Josephine Ataro

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College Bursar

Mr. Andrew Malagala

College Librarian

Ms. Lydia Namugera Ssenjovu College Procurement Officer

Ms. Sarah Nakibuuka College Communication Officer

Ms. Zaam N.K. Ssali E-mail: pr@cns.mak.ac.ug CoNAS General Contact

College of Natural Sciences Makerere University P.O. Box 7062 Kampala, Uganda Tel: +256 414 532401 Website: www.cns.mak.ac.ug Schools: School of Physical Sciences Website: http://sps.mak.ac.ug School of Biosciences Website: http://sbis.mak.ac.ug

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Table of Contents

List of Acronyms................................................................................................................... vi

List of Tables ........................................................................................................................ vii

Foreword by the Principal ................................................................................................. viii

1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Vision of Makerere University ................................................................................... 1

1.3 Mission of the College .............................................................................................. 1

1.4 The College of Natural Sciences Structure ........................................................... 1

1.4.1 Units of the Schools in CoNAS: Activities and Achievements ....................... 1

1.4.1.1 School of Biosciences ....................................................................................... 1

1.4.1.2 School of Physical Sciences ............................................................................ 9

2.0 RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND AWARDS ............................................................... 18

2.1 Projects, Events and Awards ................................................................................. 19

3.0 TEACHING AND LEARNING ........................................................................................ 29

4.0 SUPPORT FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................. 35

4.1 Human Resource: Promotions and Appointments of CoNAS 2014 ................. 35

4.2 Library services ........................................................................................................ 36

4.3 Information Communication Technology ........................................................... 38

5.0 CONCLUSION AND WAYFORWARD ......................................................................... 39

APPENDIX 1: ............................................................................................................................ 40

UPDATED STAFF LIST FOR CoNAS 2014 ................................................................................. 40

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List of Acronyms

BSCB – Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology

BSFA – Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture

BSIC – Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

BSPG – Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Geosciences and Production

BSC – Bachelor of Science

BSPC – Bachelor of Science in Sports Science

CoNAS – College of Natural Sciences

BETB – Bachelor of Science in Ethnobotany

BSBT – Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

MSc. – Master of Science

PhD – Doctor of Philosophy

Sida – Swedish International Development Agency

UNESCO – United Nations Educational and Scientific Cultural Organisation

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List of Tables

TABLE 1: REGISTERED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN 2014 31

TABLE 2: REGISTERED POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS IN 2014 32

TABLE 3: TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES IN 2014 COMPARED WITH 2013 32

TABLE 4: QUALIFICATIONS OF ACADEMIC STAFF AT CONAS IN 2014 32

TABLE 5: ACADEMIC STAFF NUMBERS ON GROUND IN 2014 32

TABLE 6: PUBLICATIONS IN REFEREED JOURNALS IN 2014 33

TABLE 7: TECHNICAL STAFF IN CONAS IN 2014 33

TABLE 8: SUMMARY OF ALL SUPPORT STAFF IN CONAS 34

TABLE 9: SUMMARY OF ALL STAFF IN CONAS 34

TABLE 10: APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS IN THE COLLEGE DURING 2014 35

TABLE 11: DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS 40

TABLE 12: DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY 41

TABLE 13: BIOCHEMISTRY UNIT 42

TABLE 14: SPORTS SCIENCE UNIT 43

TABLE 15: ZOOLOGY UNIT 43

TABLE 16: BOTANY UNIT 44

TABLE 17: DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND PETROLEUM STUDIES 45

TABLE 18: DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS 46

TABLE 19: STAFF FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S OFFICE 47

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Foreword by the Principal

I present to you the annual report for the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) for

the year 2014. The year 2014 was a busy year for the College of Natural Sciences

with major milestones.

The College has continued to deliver on its mission of ‘of creating and imparting

knowledge in basic and applied sciences’ endeavoring to produce graduates for

various sectors of scientific and economic development of Uganda. The College

continued to offer services to other Colleges by teaching branches of basic science

relevant to their disciplines. From research work by staff and students, the college

has registered a total of 85 research publications rising from 54 publications in 2013.

Enhancing capacity building for our members of staff was realized through

attainment of new qualifications at Masters and PhD levels. Attendance of

workshops and seminars both at national and international level has also been

realised. The College was able to hold a research write-shop to equip staff with skills

to write winning projects and grants. We are hopeful more positive results will be

realised in 2015 out of the proposals submitted to various funding partners. The

College has registered a number of research grants won by in the various

departments in the college. One of the major research projects won is the

‘Transmission dynamics of African swine fever in an endemic setting at the livestock-

wildlife interface’. This is an Intermediate Fellowship in Public Health and Tropical

Medicine from the Wellcome Trust awarded to Dr. Charles Masembe. The project is

expected to commence in 2015 and will be implemented over a five year period.

He joins the prestigious community Wellcome Trust Fellows.

I am happy to report that the College hosted various events to showcase research

and innovations by our staff and students. Among the events was the Sida Science

Day at CoNAS held in October and the World Science Day celebrations held in

November in conjunction with UNESCO.

The college has realised a number of new recruitments to replace retiring staff and

also fill gaps where staff had either resigned or died. Specifically, the department of

Biological Sciences was a great beneficially of the recruitment drive with over 10

staff joining the department. In terms of promotions, there were many. The following

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are specifically recognised for promotion to rank of full professor; Professor Deborah

Baranga (Department of Biological Sciences), Professor Silvester Nyakaana

(Department of Biological Sciences) and Professor Jolocam Mbabazi (Department

of Chemistry). Congratulations to the aforementioned staff for the long service and

rising to the top of the academic ladder.

On a sad note, we lost staff who passed away i.e. Mr. Robert Mamgbi (Assistant

Lecturer in Geology and Petroleum Studies who was due to complete his PhD in

Poland), Ms. Jane Kayanja and Mr. Fredrick Banja (both were technicians). We also

lost Professor Bernard Turyagenda Kiremire from the Department of Chemistry who

died in November 2014. Professor Kiremire had served Makerere University for

40years. During his service he was a Principal Investigator on several research

projects, published over 40 publications and supervised many PhD students many of

whom are staff in the department. We pray that the Almighty grants all the

departed souls an eternal peace.

I wish to thank the University Administration and development partners for their

support of our activities during the year. I also thank the College administration, staff

and students for their continued support and participating in the activities of the

College. I also extend thanks to all players in the successful preparation of this report.

The staff for the information provided for production of the report and the College

Communication Office that compiled the report.

As We Build for the Future

Professor J.Y.T Mugisha

PRINCIPAL

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Executive Summary

The College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS) is made up of two schools, the School of

Biological Sciences and School of Physical Sciences. The schools are further divided

into departments. The School of Physical Sciences has the departments of

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Geology and Petroleum Studies. The School of

Biological Sciences has the departments of Biology and department of Biochemistry

and Sports Science.

In 2014, the CoNAS continued to deliver on its mission of creating and imparting

knowledge in basic and applied sciences. The CoNAS offers programmes and

courses in basic and some aspects of Applied Sciences. It should be noted that for

purposes of furthering knowledge, research projects jointly handled by staff and

students are conducted in all departments at graduate (Masters and PhD) level. The

College endeavours to produce graduates for various sectors of a scientific nature.

The College also offers services to other Colleges by teaching branches of basic

science relevant to their disciplines. CoNAS staff have remained busy in research

and teaching. From their work, the college has realized a total of 85 research

publications, a significant rise from 54 research publications in 2013.

The number of students who graduated for both bachelors and graduate degrees

from the College in 2013 was 365 compared to 324 for the year 2013. The registered

students at undergraduate level were 1227 from 1175 in 2013 and 126 students for

postgraduate degrees. New appointments were registered for academic staff in the

various departments with a bumper harvest by the Department of Biological

Sciences.

The College library has continued to grow its collection to serve students in the

college and many others who are serviced form other university units. The

innovations and projects that staff are working on have continued to grow.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

This is a presentation of the annual report of the College of Natural Sciences

(CoNAS) for the year 2014. The report details progress and activities implemented

within the year.

1.2 Vision of Makerere University

As a unit of Makerere University, CoNAS aligns itself to the overall vision of the

university which is, ‘To be the leading institution for academic excellence and

innovations in Africa.’

1.3 Mission of the College

The mission of CONAS is to create and impart knowledge in basic and applied

sciences to society through training, research and extension services for

development.

The general functions of the College of Natural Sciences are to:

a) Produce graduates for various sectors of scientific and economic development

of Uganda and the World at large.

b) Conduct high quality research in basic science.

c) Offer extension services to various sectors of human activities.

d) Provide services to other Colleges/Schools/Institutes by teaching branches of

basic science relevant to their disciplines.

e) promote joint and interdisciplinary research

1.4 The College of Natural Sciences Structure

The College has two schools which have been further divided into departments.

1. School of Biosciences

2. School of Physical Sciences

1.4.1 Units of the Schools in CoNAS: Activities and Achievements

The College has six departments namely, Biochemistry and Sports Science, Biological

Sciences, Chemistry, Geology and Petroleum Studies, Mathematics, and Physics.

Each Department has a specific role/mandate in teaching and research as outlined

below. Their activities and achievements for 2014 are included.

1.4.1.1 School of Biosciences

The Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science

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The Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science is responsible for teaching

biochemistry and sports science in the Colleges of Natural Sciences, College of

Health Sciences and School of Veterinary Medicine. The Department plans to widen

the application of biochemistry and molecular biology for sustainable development.

It is planning to change its name to “The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular

Biology”. The department will temporarily be together with Sports Science until both

grow into independent departments. Sports Science is geared towards producing

graduates who are equipped with adequate scientific knowledge and skills to serve

in the sports industry and enhance development of both elite and mass sports, for all

individuals irrespective of age, physical ability or level of skill both in and outside

Uganda.

Publications for 2014

1. Kyaligonza Vicent, Kawuki Robert, Ferguson Morag, Kaweesi Tadeo, Baguma

Yonsa, Vuzi Peter (2014). Identification of F1 Cassava (Manihot esculenta

Crantz) Progeny using Microsatellite Markers and Capillary Electrophoresis.

American Journal of Plant Sciences 5, 119 – 125.

2. Baingana R.K., Enyaru J.K., Tjalsma H., Swinkels D.W., Davidsson L. (2014). The

aetiology of anaemia during pregnancy: a study to evaluate the contribution

of iron deficiency and common infections in pregnant Ugandan women.

Journal of Public Health Nutrition (Online).

3. Rhona Kezabu Baingana, John Kiboko Enyaru and Lena Davidsson (2014).

Helicobacter pylori infection in pregnant women in four districts of Uganda:

role of geographic location, education and water sources. BioMed Central

Public Health 14:915.

4. Claudius D'Silva, Slyvie Daunes, Vincent Alibu (2014). N-Benzyloxycarbonyl-S-

(2,4-dinitrophenyl)glutathione dibutyl diester is inhibitory to melarsoprol

resistant cell lines over expressing the T. brucei MRPA transporter. Journal of

Medical Virology 23(15):4351-3.

5. Namuwulya P, Abernathy E, Bukenya H, Bwogi J, Tushabe P, Birungi M, Seguya

R, Kabaliisa T, Alibu VP, Kayondo JK, Rivailler P, Icenogle J, Bakamutumaho B.

(2014). Phylogenetic analysis of rubella viruses identified in Uganda, 2003–

2012. Journal of Medical Virology 86(12):2107-2113.

6. Matovu E, Bucheton B, Chisi J, Enyaru J, Hertz-Fowler C, Koffi M, Macleod A,

Mumba D, Sidibe I, Simo G, Simuunza M, Mayosi B, Ramesar R, Mulder N,

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Ogendo S, Mocumbi AO, Hugo-Hamman C, Ogah O, El Sayed A, Mondo C,

Musuku J, Engel M, De Vries J, Lesosky M, Shaboodien G, Cordell H, Paré G,

Keavney B, Motala A, Sobngwi E, Mbanya JC, Hennig B, Balde N, Nyirenda M,

Oli J, Adebamowo C, Levitt N, Mayige M, Kapiga S, Kaleebu P, Sandhu M,

Smeeth L, McCarthy M, Rotimi C (2014). Research capacity. Enabling the

genomic revolution in Africa. Science 344(6190):1346-8.

7. Tiono AB, Kangoye DT, Rehman AM, Kargougou DG, Kaboré Y, Diarra A,

Ouedraogo E, Nébié I, Ouédraogo A, Okech B, Milligan P, Sirima S.B. (2014)

Malaria Incidence in Children in South-West Burkina Faso: Comparison of

Active and Passive Case Detection Methods. PLoS ONE 9(1).

8. Alex P. Wacoo, Deborah Wendiro, Peter C. Vuzi, and Joseph F. Hawumba

(2014). Methods for Detection of Aflatoxins in Agricultural Food Crops. Journal

of Applied Chemistry, 1-15.

9. Ephraim Nuwamanya, Patrick R. Rubaihayo, Ssetumba Mukasa, Samuel

Kyamanywa, Joseph Hawumba and Yona Baguma (2014). Influence of

spectral properties on cassava leaf development and metabolism. African

Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 13 (7) pp. 834-843.

10. Nuwamanya, E., Rubaihayo, P. R., Mukasa, S., Kyamanywa, S., Hawumba, J.

F., & Baguma, Y. (2014). Biochemical and secondary metabolites changes

under moisture and temperature stress in cassava (Manihot esculenta

Crantz). African Journal of Biotechnology , 13(31), 3173-3186.

11. Nuwamanya, E., Rubaihayo, P. R., & Baguma, Y. Hawumba, J. (2014). The

Utility of Biomarkers in Selection for Hydrothermal Stress Tolerance in Cassava

(Manihot esculenta Crantz). International Journal of Agriculture and Crop

Science, Paper Code 1440, Accepted.

12. Nuha Muhammed Elhassan, Eyoab Lyasu gebremeskel, Muhammed Ali

Alnour, Dan Isabirye, John Okello, Ayman Hussain, Dominic Kwiatksowski, Jibri

Hirbo, Sara Tishkoff and Muntaser E. Ibrahim (2014). The episode of genetic

drift defining the migration of humans out of Africa is derived from a

spectacularly large population size. PloS ONE 9(5): e97674.

13. Mulindwa, J., Fadda, A, Merce, C., Matovu, E., Enyaru, J., Clayton, C. (2014).

Methods to determine the transcriptomes of trypanosomes in mixtures with

mammalian cells: the effects of parasite purification and selective cDNA

amplification; PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 17; 8(4).

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Workshops attended:

Dr Julius Mulindwa attended a H3ABioNet Postgraduate Bioinformatics Workshop 21st

April to 26th May 2014, Covenant

University, Nigeria.

Dr Julius Mulindwa attended a Computational Metagenomics Workshop 1st to 5th

December 2014, University of Mauritius, Mauritius.

Appointments:

Dr Julius Mulindwa appointed a Trainee Bioinformatician – TrypanoGen, H3Africa

funded project, effective 1st April

2014.

The Department of Biological Sciences

The department offers a broad range of courses in plant and animal sciences, as

well as conservation biology, biotechnology and the utilisation of plant and animal

resources for the benefit and welfare of mankind. Graduates of the department

become skilled at playing important roles in the study and improvement of animal

production, public health and food safety conservation of biodiversity including

genetic and wildlife resources, fisheries and aquaculture. The courses offered by

the department of Biological Sciences fall within the fields of genetics, animal and

plant breeding, evolutionary biology, animal and plant physiology, microbiology,

insect, fish and plant pathology, Entomology, Parasitology, Ecology and Natural

resources conservation, Fresh water biology, Taxonomy and Ethnobotany. The

herbarium and botanic garden are key facilities for the teaching and research in

botany and related fields while the museum and aquarium are one of several

facilities that aid training in the animal sciences.

Publications for 2014

1. M. Kamatenesi Mugisha, Ndukui, J. Gakunga, Namutembi, A., Waako,

P., Karlson, A. - K. Borg, and Vudriko, P., (2014). Acute and Sub-Acute Toxicity

of Ethanolic Leaf Extracts of Rumex abyssinica Jacq. (Polygonaceae) and

Mentha spicata L. (Lamiaceae). Pharmacology & Pharmacy, 309-318.

2. G.Anywar, Oryem-Origa,H.,and Kamatenesi-Mugisha,M., (2014). Antibacterial

and Antifungal Properties of Some Wild Nutraceutical Plant Species from

Nebbi District, Uganda. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, vol. 4(14),

1753-1761.

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3. J. Edirisa Ssenku, Ntale, M., Backéus, I., and Oryem-Origa, H.

(2014). Assessment of Seedling Establishment and Growth Performance of

Leucaena leucocephala (Lam.) De Wit., Senna siamea (Lam.) and

Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill ex Maid. Amended and Untreated Pyrite and

Copper Tailings. Journal of Biosciences and Medicines, 2(1)33-50.

4. N. James Gakunga, Mugisha, K., Owiny, D., and Waako, P. (2014). Effects of

Crude Aqueous Leaf Extracts of Citropsis Articulata and Mystroxylon

Aethiopicum on Sex Hormone Levels In Male Albino Rat. International Journal

of Pharmaceutical Science Invention, 3(1) 5-17.

5. Jamilu Edirisa Ssenku, Muhammad Ntale, Hannington Oryem-Origa. (2014)

The Efficacy of compost, limestone and growth of Leucaena leucocephala

(Lam.) de wit, Senna siamea (Lam.) and Eucalyptus grandis W. Hill ex Maid.

for the restoration of bacterial functional diversity in the rhizosphere in copper

tailings and pyrite soils. Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 4(10)39-54.

6. W. Nkalubo, Chapman, L., and Muyodi, F. (2014). Feeding ecology of the

intensively fished Nile Perch, Lates niloticus, in Lake Victoria, Uganda. Aquatic

Ecosystem Health & Management, 17(1) 62-69.

7. P. Nalumansi, Kamatenesi-Mugisha, M., and Godwin, A. (2014). Medicinal

Plants Used in Paediatric Health Care in Namungalwe Sub County, Iganga

District, Uganda. Medical and Biological Sciences, 2(3).

8. J. Edirisa Ssenku, Ntale, M., and Origa, H. Oryem(2014). Physico-chemical

characteristics of copper tailings and pyrite soils in Western Uganda:

Implication for phytoremediation. International Journal of Environmental

Monitoring and Analysis, 191-198.

9. Bosco, Ninsiima, H., Mutanda, J., Musiime, V., Kityo, C., Mpagi, J., Mutumba,

G. M., Okello, P.,Mutanda, J., and Kayiwa, J. (2014). Rotavirus Infection in HIV-

1 Infected Individuals at an Urban HIV/Aids Treatment Center in Kampala,

Uganda. Journal of Advances in Biomedical Studies, 1(1).

10. É. Saulnier-Talbot, Gregory-Eaves, I., Simpson, K. G., Efitre, J., Nowlan, T.

E., Taranu, Z. E., and Chapman, L. J. (2014). Small Changes in Climate Can

Profoundly Alter the Dynamics and Ecosystem Services of Tropical Crater

Lakes. PLoS One. 31; 9(1): e86561.

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11. G. Anywar, Oryem-Origa, H., and Mugisha, M. Kamatenesi (2014). Wild Plants

Used as Nutraceuticals from Nebbi District, Uganda. European Journal of

Medicinal Plants, 4(6): 641-660.

12. Savina Asiimwe, Agnes Namutebi, Anna-Karin Borg-Karisson, Maud

Kamatenesi Mugisha, and Hannington Oryem-Origa, (2014). Documentation

and consensus of indigenous knowledge on medicinal plants used by the

local communities of Western Uganda. Journal of National Products & Plant

Resources, 4(1): 34-42.

13. Jamilu Edirisa Ssenku, Mohammad Ntale, Ingvar Backeus, Kari Lehtila and H.

Oryem-Origa (2014). Dynamics of plant species composition during

phytostabilization of copper tailings and pyrite soils, Western Uganda. Journal

of Environmental Engineering and Ecological Science, 3(4).

14. Savina Asiimwe, Anna-Karin Borg- Karlson., Muhammad Azeem, Kamatenesi

Maud Mugisha, Agnes Namutebi and Ndukui James Gakunga (2014).

Chemical composition and Toxicological evaluation of the aqueous leaf

extracts of Plectranthus amboinicus Lour. Spreng. International Journal of

Pharmaceutical Science Invention, 3 (2):19-27.

15. Maud Kamatenesi Mugisha, Savina Asiimwe, Agnes Namutebi, Anna-Karin

Borg- Karlson, and Esezah Kyomugisha Kakudidi (2014). Ethnobotanical study

of indigenous knowledge on medicinal and nutritious plants used to manage

opportunistic infections associated with HIV/AIDS in western Uganda. Journal

of Ethnopharmacology 155:194–202.

16. Matthew T. Mwanja, Vincent B. Muwanika, Charles Masembe, Wilson W.

Mwanja and Silvester Nyakaana (2014). Microsatellite DNA analyses reveal

population subdivisions among the recently introduced Nile perch (Lates

spp.) in Lake Victoria. African Zoology 49(2): 181–194.

17. Kaddumukasa, M.A., Mutebi, J.P., Lutwama, J.J., Masembe, C., Akol, A.M.,

(2014). Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: Species Composition and Relative

Abundance. Journal of Medical Entomology, vol. 51, 104-113.

18. Muhangi D, Masembe C, Berg M, Ståhl K and Ocaido M, (2014). Practices in

the pig value chain in Uganda; implications to African swine fever

transmission. Livestock Research for Rural Development. 26(5).

19. Kasangaki, P., Chemurot, M., Sharma, D. and Gupta R. K. (2014). Bee Hives in

the World. In Gupta, R.K., Reybroeck, W., van Veen, J.W., Gupta, A. (Eds.)

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Beekeeping for Poverty Alleviation and Livelihood Security. Vol.1:

Technological Aspects of Beekeeping.

20. Kamatenesi Mugisha, M., S. Asiimwe, A. Namutebi, A. Borg_Karlson, and E. K.

Kakudidi (2014). Ethnobotanical study of indigenous knowledge on medicinal

and nutritious plants used to manage opportunistic infections associated with

HIV/AIDS in western Uganda. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 155:195 – 202.

21. Manuel K. Schneider1, Gisela Lu¨scher, Philippe Jeanneret, Michaela

Arndorfer, Youssef Ammari, Debra Bailey, Katalin Bala´zs, Andra´s Ba´ldi, Jean-

Philippe Choisis, Peter Dennis, Sebastian Eiter, Wendy Fjellstad, Mariecia D.

Fraser, Thomas Frank, Ju¨rgen K. Friedel, Salah Garchi, Ilse R. Geijzendorffer,

Tiziano Gomiero, Guillermo Gonzalez-Bornay, Andy Hector, Gergely Jerkovich,

Rob H.G. Jongman, Esezah Kakudidi, Max Kainz, Aniko´ Kova´cs-Hostya´nszki,

Gerardo Moreno, Charles Nkwiine, Julius Opio, Marie-Louise Oschatz, Maurizio

G. Paoletti, Philippe Pointereau, Fernando J. Pulido, Jean-Pierre Sarthou,

Norman Siebrecht, Daniele Sommaggio, Lindsay A. Turnbull, Sebastian

Wolfrum & Felix Herzog1. (2014). Gains to species diversity in organically

farmed fields are not propagated at the farm level. Nature communications.

DOI: 10.1038/ncomms5151.

22. Adia M.M., G. Anywar, R. Byamukama, M. Kamatenesi-Mugisha, Y. Sekagya, E.

K. Kakudidi and B.T. Kiremire (2014). Medicinal plants used in malaria treatment

by Prometra herbalists in Uganda Journal of Ethnopharmacology 155: 580 -588.

23. Galabuzi, C, G. Eilu, L. Mulugo, E. Kakudidi, J.R.S. Tabuti and N. Sibelet (2014).

Strategies for empowering the local people to participate in forest restoration.

Agroforestry Syst. 88.719–734.

Conferences & Workshops attended

Godwin Anywar

• Collaborative research on Multidisciplinary University Traditional Health Initiative

(MUTHI) research project on a Retrospective Treatment Outcome Study on

presumed Malaria in Apac district, northern Uganda.

• 3-7 November, 2014-Attended a research proposal writing course at on the art of

developing research project proposals that solve problems related to the value

chains of Bambara groundnuts and Amaranth in particular and neglected and

underutilized species (NUS) in general at the University of Nairobi, in collaboration

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with Bioversity International and International Foundation for Science at the

Kenyatta University Conference Centre.

• Attended 2nd Annual traditional medicine conference at Hotel African from 27th -

29th August 2014 and presented two papers

• June 2014 Certificate in Open Access & Scholarly Communication: Global and

Local Perspectives. Makerere University Main Library & Swedish University of

Agriculture, Kampala.

• 6-8 August 2014 Writeshop on Grant winning proposal writing. Organised by the

College of Natural Science Research Office, Makerere University.

Charles Masembe

• June 2014 Certificate in Open Access & Scholarly Communication: Global and

Local Perspectives. Makerere University Main Library & Swedish University of

Agriculture, Kampala.

• GCUA Workshop on Aquaculture - Providing Food for the Future, Uppsala October

22-24, 2014. Was attended by Dr. Charles Masembe (presented a paper titled

‘The use of Molecular genetics in aquaculture and fish conservation’. Dr. Gladys

Bwanika and Assoc.Prof. Fredrick Muyodi also attended the workshop.

• International Workshop on Feral Swine Disease and Risk Management November

18-20, 2014, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA, Charles presented on “the unique case for

African swine fever in Africa”

• Wildlife Disease Monitoring and Management Course, November 18-20, 2014, Fort

Collins, Colorado, USA: Charles gave lectures 1) the challenges of capture and

disease monitoring in wild pigs at the livestock- wild life interface, 2) the use of

molecular genetics in investigating animal diseases at the livestock- wild life

interface

Assoc. Prof. Eseza Kakudidi

• 2014 2nd Annual National Traditional Medicine conference. Theme: Promoting

evidence based use of traditional medicine in the health care system; an

opportunity for improving equity in health care; August 27th -29th, Kampala,

Uganda.

• 2014 14th International Congress of Ethnobiology in Bhumtang, Bhutan. Theme: One

earth for all: Regenerating Bio-cultural Ecosystem Resilience; 1st – 7th July.

• 2014 3rd Nature Uganda Conservation conference at Uganda museum, Kampala,

15th – 16th May 2014

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1.4.1.2 School of Physical Sciences

The Department of Chemistry

Chemistry is the key to many other sciences and therefore orientated towards

interdisciplinary teaching and research. The department is also involved in teaching

applied chemistry through the programme called Industrial Chemistry. The

Department also strongly supports the establishment of the planned central

laboratory facility, which will serve the College as a whole. The Department will

contribute equipment as well as technical staff in offering service analyses,

consultancy in research and practical training for selected target groups within the

College.

Publications for 2014

1. E. Tebandeke, Coman, C., Guillois, K., Canning, G., Ataman, E., Knudsen, J., L.

Wallenberg, R.,Ssekaalo, H., Schnadt, J., and Wendt, O. F. (2014). Epoxidation

of olefins with molecular oxygen as the oxidant using gold catalysts supported

on polyoxometalates. Green Chemistry, 16(3)1586-1593.

2. Kadyampakeni, D. M., Morgan, K. T., Nkedi-Kizza, P., & Kasozi, G. N. (2014).

Nutrient Management Options for Florida Citrus: a Review of NPK Application

and Analytical Methods. Journal of Plant Nutrition, (accepted), 38(4) 568-583.

3. Arinaitwe, K., Muir, D. C., Kiremire, B. T., Fellin, P., Li, H., & Teixeira, C. (2014).

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers and alternative flame retardants in air and

precipitation samples from the northern Lake Victoria region, east Africa.

Environmental science & technology, 48(3), 1458-1466.

4. Ssebugere P., Sillanpää M., Kiremire B.T., Kasozi G.N., Wang P., Sojinu

S.O., Otieno P.O., Zhu N., Zhu C., Zhang H., Shang H., Ren D., Li Y., Zhang Q.,

Jiang G. (2014). Polychlorinated biphenyls and hexachlorocyclohexanes in

sediments and fish species from the Napoleon Gulf of Lake Victoria, Uganda.

Science of the Total Environment, 481:55-60.

5. Ssebugere, P., Sillanpää, M., Wang, P., Li, Y., Kiremire, B. T., Kasozi, G. N., ... &

Jiang, G. (2014). Polychlorinated biphenyls in sediments and fish species from

the Murchison Bay of Lake Victoria, Uganda. Science of The Total

Environment, 482:349-357.

6. Ssebugere, P., Sillanpää, M., Wang, P., Li, Y., Kiremire, B. T., Kasozi, G. N., ... &

Jiang, G. (2014). Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, polychlorinated

dibenzofurans and polybrominated diphenyl ethers in sediments and fish

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species from the Murchison Bay of Lake Victoria, Uganda. Science of The

Total Environment, 500:1-10.

7. Adia Madina M, Anywar G, Byamukama R, Kamatenesi-Mugisha M, Sekagya

Y, Kakudidi E K, Kiremire TB: (2014). Medicinal plants used in malaria

treatment by Prometra herbalists in Uganda. Journal of Ethnopharmacology,

155:580–588.

8. Proscovia Nnamuyomba, Jolocam Mbabazi and Muhammad Ntale (2014).

"1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane (DDT) and its derivatives in

marketed Cat Fish (Clarius Werneri) caught from Uganda’s major urban

wetlands." Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences, 6(5)113-

119.

9. Proscovia Nnamuyomba, Jolocam Mbabazi, Muhammad Ntale(2014).

“Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloro-ethane (DDT) residue levels in marketed Silver Fish

(Rastreneobola argentea) caught from major water bodies in Uganda.”

African Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, 8(6)94-101.

10. Moses Egor, Jolocam Mbabazi, Muhammad Ntale (2014). Heavy Metal and

Nutrient Loading of River Rwizi by Effluents from Mbarara Municipality, western

Uganda.” International Journal of Chemistry and Materials Research, 2(5)36 –

47.

11. Apollo Mwongyera, Jolocam Mbabazi, Andrew Muwanga, Muhammad

Ntale and Justus Kwetegyeka (2014). Impact of the disused Kilembe mine

pyrites on the domestic water quality of Kasese town, western Uganda”.

Carribean Journal of Science and Technology, 2:482 – 495.

12. Irene Skaar, Christopher Adaku, Monica Jordheim, Robert Byamukama,

Bernard Kiremire, Øyvind M. Andersen. (2014). Purple anthocyanin colouration

on lower (abaxial) leaf surface of Hemigraphis colorata (Acanthaceae).

Phytochemistry 105:141-146.

13. Jane Namukobe, Bernard. T. Kiremire, Robert Byamukama, John.M.

Kasenene, Vincent Dumontet, Françoise Guéritte, Sabrina Krief, Isabelle

Florent, John D. Kabasa. (2014). Cycloartane Triterpenes from the leaves of

Neoboutonia macrocalyx L. Phytochemistry 102:189-196.

14. Hussein Kisiki Nsamba, Sarah E. Hale, Gerard Cornelissen, Robert Thomas

Bachmann(2014). Improved Gasification of Rice Husks for Optimized Biochar

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Production in a Top Lit Updraft Gasifier. Journal of Sustainable Bioenergy

Systems 4(4).

The Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies

The Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies is the only department teaching

geology in the country. It also teaches geosciences and petroleum production. Its

graduates are employed in ground water, mineral and petroleum exploration and

mineral sectors. The department also offers extension services to various sectors that

deal with geological materials. With the introduction of a new degree programme

students’ population has rapidly increased in the department. The Department of

Geology and Petroleum Studies is very popular at the College following the

exploration and discovery of oil in Uganda. It offers courses at undergraduate,

masters and PhD levels. One of the recent developments is the introduction of the

Bachelor of Science degree in Petroleum Geosciences and Production. The

department has introduced a master’s programme in Petroleum Geosciences and

Production in a partnership with the University of Bergen since 2012/2013 academic

year.

IHRDC support to MSc (Petroleum Geosciences) programme

The International Human Resources Development Corporation (IHRDC), UK in

partnership with AH Consulting, Uganda provided students and staff of the MSc

(Petroleum Geosciences) programme in the Department of Geology and Petroleum

Studies with the International Petroleum Industry Multimedia System (IPIMS) worth

almost UGX 1 billion in May 2014 initially for a period of 6 months. This is an interactive

multimedia and leading e-learning system for analyses in upstream petroleum

technology used by over 70 companies worldwide. It covers four key areas of

petroleum geology, petroleum geophysics, petroleum engineering and formation

evaluation.

Publications for 2014

1. Rolf Nieder, Tobias K.D. Weber, Inga Paulmann, Andrew Muwanga, Michael

Owor, Francois-X Naramabuye, Francis Gakwerere, Michael Biryabarema,

Harald Biester, and Walter Pohl (2014). The geochemical signature of rare-

metal pegmatites in the Central Africa Region: Soils, plants, water and stream

sediments in the Gatumba tin-tantalum mining district, Rwanda. Journal of

Geochemical Exploration.

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Conferences and Workshops attended

1. TEES 2014 The Fifth TOTAL Energy and Education Seminar (TEES) 2014 in Paris,

France, from 31 May to 7 June, 2014, where the Department was represented

by Assoc. Prof. Andrew Muwanga and Dr. Michael Owor. The seminar

involved 80 professors from 50 universities worldwide analyzing and discussing

major education and energy issues, alongside key managers at TOTAL and a

number of experts working in industry and research on Oil and gas,

Environment, Future of energy, Research and Development, Education and

Recruitment. It also included an exclusive study visit to the TOTAL strategic

Exploration and Production Research center at Pau, in southwestern France.

Research collaboration derived from this seminar is currently supporting an

MSc student on field research study.

2. International Association of Hydrogeologists Congress (IAH-2014) in Marrakesh,

Morocco from 13 to 19 September, 2014. Taylor, R.G., Owor, M. and Kaponda,

A. (2014). Oral presentation on Rainfall intensity and groundwater recharge:

evidence from ground-based observations in East Africa. Observed changes

in groundwater storage across Africa. Workshop on The Chronicles

Consortium Collation and Analysis of Multi-decadal Groundwater-level

Observations in Africa.

The Department of Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics is involved in promoting adventure and discovery

in the learning and teaching of mathematics. It is involved in the teaching of

mathematics in the College of Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences,

Health Sciences, Education, Computer Science, and School of Statistics and

Planning. It has its extension services arm: The Uganda Mathematical Society.

Together, they organize an annual schools mathematics contest in mathematics at

all levels with aim of popularizing the subject. The activities of the department in

2014 and their achievements are detailed below.

Publications for 2014

1. Waema R. Mbogo, Livingstone S. Luboobi and John W. Odhiambo (2014).

Stochastic Model for Langerhans Cells and HIV Dynamics In Vivo. ISRN Applied

Mathematics.

2. Waema R. Mbogo, Livingstone S. Luboobi and John W. Odhiambo (2014). Semi-

Markov model for evaluating the HIV patient treatment cost. Available on

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ResearchGate (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259079900_Semi-

Markov_model_for_evaluating_the_HIV_patient_treatment_cost).

3. Saul C. Mpeshe, Livingstone S. Luboobi, and Yaw Nkansah-Gyekye (2014).

Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on the Dynamics of Rift Valley Fever.

Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, vol. 2014, Article ID

627586, 12 pages.

4. Saul C. Mpeshe, Livingstone S. Luboobi, and Yaw Nkansah-Gyekye (2014).

Optimal Control Strategies for the Dynamics of Rift Valley Fever.

Communications in Optimization Theory, (5) ISSN 2051-2953.

5. Saul C. Mpeshe, Livingstone S. Luboobi, and Yaw Nkansah-Gyekye (2014).

Stability Analysis of the Rift Valley Fever Dynamical Model. Journal of

Mathematical and Computational Science, ISSN: 1927-5307, 4(2014):20-30.

6. Kajunguri, D, Hargrove, J.W, Rachid Ouifki, R., Mugisha, J.Y.T, Coleman, P.G.,

Susan C. Welburn, S.C. (2014). Modelling the Use of Insecticide-Treated Cattle to

Control Tsetse and Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense in a Multi-host Population.

Bulletin of Mathematical Biology 76(3):673-696.

7. Saul C. Mpeshe, Livingstone S. Luboobi, and Yaw Nkansah-Gyekye (2014).

Optimal Control of Rift Valley Fever Under Budget Constraints. Communications

in Optimization Theory, ISSN: 2051-2953 (Online), 2014(2014), Article ID. 7, 1-15.

8. Maranya Makuru Mayengo, Livingstone S. Luboobi & Dmitry Kuznetsov (2014).

Bioeconomic Model for Tilapia – Nile Perch Fishery in Polluted Environment with

Constant Harvesting Efforts in Tanzanian Waters of Lake Victoria. Mathematical

Theory and Modeling 4(7):13 – 129. ISSN 2224-5804 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0522

(Online).

9. Nyerere, N., Luboobi, L.S. and Nkansah-Gyekye, Y (2014). Bifurcation and

Stability Analysis of The Dynamics Of Tuberculosis Model Incorporating,

Vaccination, Screening and Treatment. Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci. 3, ISSN:

2052-2541, Available online at http://scik.org

10. Nkuba Nyerere, Livingstone S. Luboobi & Yaw Nkansah-Gyekye (2014).

Modeling the Effect of Screening and Treatment on the Transmission of

Tuberculosis Infections. Journal of Mathematical Theory and Modeling, ISSN

(Paper) 2224-5804 ISSN (Online) 2225-0522.

11. Kuteesa Bisaso, Joel Owen, Francis Ojara, Proscovia Namuwenge, Apollo

Mugisha, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Livingstone Luboobi, Jackson Mukonzo (2014).

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Characterizing plasma albumin concentration changes in TB/HIV patients on

anti retroviral and anti Tuberculosis therapy. In Silico Pharmacology 2(3).

12. Maranya Makuru Mayengo, Livingstone S. Luboobi and Dmitry Kuznetsov

(2014)Bioeconomic Model for Tilapia – Nile Perch Fishery in Polluted Environment

with Constant Harvesting Efforts in Tanzanian Waters of Lake Victoria.

Mathematical Theory and Modeling. ISSN 2224-5804 (Paper) ISSN 2225-0522

(Online) 4(7):2014 113.

13. Maranya M. Mayengo, Livingstone S. Luboobi and Dmitry Kuznetsov (2014).

Effort Dynamics of Tilapia-Nile Perch Fishery Model in Polluted Envronment of

Tanzanian Waters of Lake Victoria. Available online at http://scik.org Commun.

Math. Biol. Neurosci. 4, ISSN: 2052-2541.

14. Hasifa Nampala, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Joseph Y.T. Mugisha, and Celestino

Obua (2014). Modelling hepatotoxicity of antiretroviral therapy in the liver

during HIV mono-infection. Hindawi Publishing Corporation International Journal

of Computational Mathematics, Article ID 659675, 17 pages

15. Monica Kung’aro, Livingstone S. Luboobi and Francis Shahada (2014).

Reproduction Number for Yellow Fever Dynamics between Primates and

Human Beings. Available online at http://scik.org Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci.

2014(5), ISSN: 2052-2541.

16. Goodluck M. Mlay, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Dmitry Kuznetsov, and Francis

Shahada (2014). Dynamics of One-Strain Pulmonary Tuberculosis Model with

Vaccination and Treatment . Commun. Math. Biol. Neurosci. 2014:6 ISSN: 2052-

2541. Available online at http://scik.org

17. Hellen Namawejje, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Dmitry Kuznetsov, & Eric Wobudeya

(2014). Modeling Optimal Control of Rotavirus Disease with different Control

Strategies. J. Math. Comput. Sci. 4, No. 5, 892-914; ISSN: 1927-5307, Available

online at http://scik.org.

18. Hellen Namawejje, Livingstone S. Luboobi, Dmitry Kuznetsov, Eric Wobudeya

(2014). Mathematical Model for the Effects of Treatment and Vaccination

Controls on the Dynamics of Rotavirus Disease with reference to Uganda.

Journal of Math. Comput. Sci. 4(5), 958-991, ISSN: 1927-5307, Available online at

http://scik.org

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19. G. Kakuba, M. J. H. Anthonissen and J. M. Mango (2014). Error Analysis for

constant elements in the boundary element method. International Journal of

Numerical Methods and Applications. 12(1):33-60.

20. D. Nkurunziza, G. Kakuba, J. M. Mango, S. E. Rugeihyamu and N. Muyinda

(2014). Boundary Element Method of Modelling Steady State Groundwater

Flow. Applied Mathematical Sciences, 8(162):8051-8078.

21. 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, 85(1): 47-65.

22. G. Kakuba and M. J. H. Anthonissen (2014). Local Defect Correction for

Boundary Integral Equation methods. Computer Modeling in Engineering

Sciences, 99(6):445-462.

23. J. M. Mango, C. Eryenyu and S.E. Rugeihyamu (2014). On finite differences on a

string problem. J. Math. Stat., 10: 139-147.

24. N.Muyinda, G. Kakuba and J.M. Mango (2014). Finite volume method of

modelling transient groundwater flow. J. Math. Stat., 10: 92-110.

25. B. Nannyonga, G. G. Mwanga, H. Haario, I. S. Mbalawata, M. Heilio (2014).

Determining parameter distribution in within-host severe P. Falciparum malaria.

Biosystems, 126: 76 – 84.

26. N.Muyinda, G. Kakuba and J.M. Mango (2014). Finite volume method of

modelling transient groundwater flow. J. Math. Stat., 10: 92-110.

27. Alex Behakanira Tumwesigye and Sergei Silvestrov. On monomial commutativity

of operators satisfying commutation relations and periodic points for one-

dimensional dynamical systems AIP Conf. Proc. 1637, 1110.

Conference and Workshops:

Dr. J. Ssebuliba

1. J. Ssebuliba presented a paper at a conference: “J. Ssebuliba & E.M. Lungu.

Mathematical Modelling of Non-linear Dynamics of AIDS- Related Kaposi’s

Sarcoma Cancerous Growth. SEOUL ICM 2014 International Congress of

Mathematicians: Held in Coex, Seoul, South Korea, from 13 – 21 August, 2014.”

Assoc. Prof. John Mango

2. J. M. Mango Participated in the International Congress of

Mathematicians,Seoul in South Korea, August 12-21st 2014.

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3. J. M. Mango Participated and presented a paper during the HEI-ICI workshop

at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi-Kenya, 1-

6th August 2014.

4. J. M. Mango Participated in Southern Africa, Mathematical Sciences

Association Conference, SAMSA , 24-28 November 2014 at Vic Falls in

Zimbabwe.

5. J.M. Mango Participated in the International Congress of Mathematicians,

Seoul in South Korea, August 12-21st 2014.

Prof. Livingstone S. Luboobi

6. Luboobi L.S. was the chief facilitator of the International School on

Mathematical Epidemiology at the Strathmore University held at Strathmore

University, Nairobi Kenya, 1 – 5 September 2014.

7. Luboobi L.S. was the chairman of National Council for Higher Education

(Uganda) Task Force for developing benchmarks for Conducting PhD &

Masters Programmes in Uganda 15 June – 30 July 2014

Dr. David Sseviiri

8. The department sent graduate students to the East African University

Mathematics Programme (EAUMP) workshop on Representation theory that

was held in Arusha in July 2014. The group was led by Dr. D. Ssevviiri.

Outreach:

The Department was in full support of Uganda Mathematical Society (UMS) as it

organised a successful National Mathematics Contest 2014 and a successful

National Mathematics Teachers Conference 2014.

Workshops organised

Assoc. Prof. J.M. Mango spearheaded events in the college in the following

capacities:

- Chair, Local Organizing Committee for the World Science Day held at the

College of Natural Sciences on 10th November 2014. This was in Conjunction

with UNESCO-Uganda National Commission for UNESCO.

- Chair, Local Organizing Committee, Sida Science Day held at College of

Natural Sciences on 6th October 2014.

- Chair local organising committee organising the HEI – ICI workshop help at

CONAS from 8th to 12th December 2014.

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The Department of Physics

The Department of Physics has been a leader in training physicists in this country for a

long time. Its activities range from servicing education and research in solar energy,

materials Sciences, radiation physics and many other practical related programmes.

It boasts of newly refurbished laboratories under the Millennium Sciences Initiative

programme. The departmental have engaged in international partnerships and

projects as highlighted below.

Publications for 2014

1. T. Ssenyonga, Muyimbwa, D., Okullo, W., Chen, Y. - C., Frette, Ø., Hamre,

B., Steigen, A., Dahlback, A., and Stamnes, J. J. (2014). Aerosols in coastal and

inland areas in the equatorial African belt. Applied Optics, 53(14):2964-2973.

2. N. Kwarikunda, van Dyk, E. E., Vorster, F. J., Okullo, W., and Munji, M. K.

(2014). Application of LBIC measurements for characterisation of triple

junction solar cells. Physica B: Condensed Matter, 439(15):122–125.

3. D. Okello, Nydal, O. J., and Banda, E. J. K. (2014). Experimental investigation

of thermal de-stratification in rock bed TES systems for high temperature

applications. Energy Conversion and Management, 86:125–131.

4. Opio, Kansiime, F., and Otiti, T. (2014). Impact of Photosynthetically Active

Radiation on Temperature, Relative Humidity, Wind Speed and Direction in

Lubigi Cyperus papyrus L. Wetland Surface. Advances in Research, 3(2):156-

164.

5. W. Tumps Ireeta, Musara, V., and Leitch, A. W. R. (2014). Monitoring FO-PMD

and SO-PMD over time with Respect to Environmental Conditions. Applied

Physics Research, 6(4).

6. F. M. D’ujanga and Taabu, S. D. (2014). Study on the occurrence

characteristics of VHF and L-band ionospheric scintillations over East Africa.

Indian Journal of Radio & Space Physics 43(4-5):263-273.

7. Denis Okello, Choo W. Foong, Ole J. Nydal, and Eldad J.K. Banda (2014). An

experimental investigation on the combined use of phase change material

and rock particles for high temperature (350oC) heat storage. Energy

Conversion and Management, 79: 1 - 8.

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Workshops and Conferences attended

1. N. Kwarikunda, and W. Okullo “LBIC measurements as a defect mapping tool

for multijunction solar cells”, 29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy

Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, September 2014

2. N. Kwarikunda and W. Okullo, “Analysis of photo-response of a back contact

silicon solar cell under spot illumination”, 59th Annual Conference of the

South African Institute of Physics, University of Johannesburg, South Africa,

June 2014

3. N. Kwarikunda and W. Okullo, “Characterisation of multijunction solar cells

using the S-LBIC mapping technique” 2nd Southern African Solar Energy

Conference (SASEC), Port Elizabeth, South Africa, January 2014

4. Dr. Ireeta Winston Tumps. Winter College on Optics: Fundamentals of

Photonics – Theory, Devices and Applications, held from 10th to 21st February

2014, ICTP, Trieste, Italy

5. Dr. Ireeta Winston Tumps. Preparatory School to the Winter College on Optics:

Fundamentals of Photonics – Theory, Devices and Applications, held from 3rd

to 7th February 2014, ICTP, Trieste, Italy.

6. T. Ssenyonga, B. Hamre, Ø. Frette, K. Stamnes, and J.J. Stamnes "A new

algorithm for simultaneous retrieval of aerosols and marine parameters",

Ocean Optics XXII, Portland, ME, USA , October 2014

7. Taddeo Ssenyonga, Børge Hamre, Øyvind Frette, Knut Stamnes, and

Jakob Stamnes. "Simultaneous retrieval of aerosol and marine parameters in

coastal waters". Norwegian electro-optics meeting 2014, Fevik, Kristiansand,

Norway, April 2014

8. D. Okello, E.E.van Dyk, F.J. Vorster. Analysis of measured and simulated

performance data of a 3.2 kWp grid-connected PV system in Port Elizabeth,

South Africa, 59th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics,

University of Johannesburg, South Africa, June 2014.

2.02.02.02.0 RESEARCH, INNOVATIONS AND AWARDS

In the year 2014, various departments in the College continued to undertake research

intended to enhance their work, knowledge and partnerships. The College continued

to initiate new research and some of the projects ended while others that began

earlier are still on-going. The College for purposes of furthering knowledge undertakes

research in various areas under the individual departments. The projects are mainly

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funded by development partners or as collaborations with universities and research

institutions in other countries. The research is jointly handled by staff and students at

graduate (Masters and PhD) level. The research undertaken by staff resulted into a

number of published papers in international peer reviewed journals. Staff were also

recognised and awarded for their work.

2.1 Projects, Events and Awards

Projects

1. The Department of Mathematics, through the leadership of Assoc. Prof. J.

M. Mango has won a five year research project under the SIDA Phase – IV

bilateral program with Makerere 2015-2020. The title of the project is

“Capacity building in Mathematics and its applications”.

2. Dr. Peter Akoll was successful in winning a grant within the Austrian Partnership

Programme in Higher Education and Research for Development with the title

“Strengthening regional capacity in research and training in fisheries and

aquaculture for improved food security and livelihoods in Eastern Africa”.

3. Dr. Charles Masembe (Senior Lecturer in Department of Biological Sciences) is

leading a project to help preserve the local goat species in Uganda titled

Goatgen (Landscape Genomics approach towards improving production

and conservation of the Ugandan Domestic Goat). The project brings

together Ugandan and foreign partners i.e. Makerere University (College of

Natural Sciences (CoNAS), National Animal Genetic Resources Centre

Databank (NAGRC&DB), National Animal Disease Diagnostics and

Epidemiology Centre (Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries),

Cardiff University-UK and Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL) –

Switzerland. The project is funded by NARO through a World Bank grant.

4. Dr. Charles Masembe was also awarded an Intermediate Fellowship in Public

Health and Tropical Medicine for a project titled, ‘Transmission dynamics of

African swine fever in an endemic setting at the livestock-wildlife interface’.

The project is expected to commence in 2015 and be implemented over a

five year period. He joins the prestigious community Wellcome Trust Fellows.

5. Dr. Owor Michael from the Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies is

consortium investigator, on the Research and capacity-strengthening grant

from the Royal Society and DFID (UK), on Sustaining urban groundwater-fed

water supply and sanitation systems in Africa. Workshops were held in Kenya

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(Nairobi and Kisumu) and Uganda (Makerere and Lukaya) from 2 to 8

February 2014.

6. Dr. Owor Michael is also a consortium investigator, on Groundwater Resource

in Basement rocks of Africa (GRIBA) being carried out in Benin, Burkina Faso

and Uganda funded by the Africa Union and European Union. Consortium

workshop and fieldwork including MSc students was carried in central,

western and northern Uganda from 6 March to 3 May 2014.

7. In addition, Dr. Owor Michael is consortium investigator, on Development of

Shared Groundwater resources in the Mt. Elgon Region under conditions of

Climate Variability and Change in Kenya and Uganda funded by IGAD

Inland Water Resources Management Programme (IGAD-INWRMP) Research

Grant Program on Integrated River Basin Management which had a study

progress meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 26 to 27 November, 2014.

8. The Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies represented by Dr.

Michael Owor in Research Consortium Grant awarded in November 2014

over 5 years, on A hidden crisis: unravelling current failures for future success in

rural groundwater supply funded by the Unlocking the Potential for

Groundwater for the Poor in Sub-Saharan Africa (UPGro), funded by Natural

Environment Research Council (NERC), UK.

9. The Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies represented by Dr.

Michael Owor in Research Consortium Grant awarded in December 2014

over 5 years, on Sustaining urban groundwater-fed water supply and

sanitation systems in Africa, to be carried out in Uganda, Kenya and Senegal,

funded by the Royal Society and DFID, UK.

10. Dr. Charles Masembe RUFORUM Graduate Research Grants - Genome

characteristics and transmission dynamics of African swine fever, at the

livestock-wildlife interface: pathways to the control of transboundary animal

diseases. (CONAS, CAES, MAAIF).

11. EDULINK II: Concerted Fit-for-Purpose PhD Training in Fisheries and Aquaculture

led by Dr. Charles Masembe in CoNAS.

12. The Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science represented by Dr

Joseph Kyambadde has for the last four years been working on an outreach

programme with Kampala City Abattoir to develop Integrated Technologies

for Sustainable Agro-process Waste Treatment and Climate Change

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Mitigation with support from Sida under Bio-Innovate Africa Programme. The

project has installed a fully functional abattoir effluent treatment plant (ETP)

encompassing wastewater treatment, biogas production, nutrient fertilisers

and electricity production onsite. The ETP is expected to be officially

commissioned by February 2015.

13. Dr Julius Mulindwa representing the Department of Biochemistry and Sports

Science is running two projects funded by DFG-German as a Co-Principal

Investigator. Project 1 deals with Trypanosome Transcriptome study –

analysing the transcriptome of Trypanosomes from sleeping sickness patients.

Project 2 deals with Trypanosome drug resistance study – analysis of

trypanosome drug resistant isolates from cattle.

14. Dr Dennis Matovu Kasozi representing the Department of Biochemistry and

Sports Science won a small Sida grant to undertake a project entitled

“Development of a microfluoremetric method to evaluate gametocidal

activity of anti-malarial drugs for the period 2014-15.

15. Dr Vuzi and Dr Agnes Masawi Nandutu together with Mr Agwaya Moses (MSc

Biochemistry Student) representing the Department of Biochemistry won a

RISE-AFNNET MSc Research Grant 2014 to undertake a project entitled “Anti-

diabetic potential of Zanthoxylumchalybeum Root bark extract

16. Mr Robert Gumisiriza representing the Department of Biochemistry and Sports

Science won an IFS Grant to design and optimise a bioreactor system for

improved biogas production from fish processing wastewater generated

along the shores of Lake Victoria.

17. Materials Science and Solar Energy Network for Eastern and Southern Africa

(MSSEESA) activities will be coordinated in the Department of Physics, College

of Natural Sciences from 1st January 2015 to December 2017. The handover

from University of Zambia was done on the 15th December 2014. The Chief

Coordinator is Prof. Tom Otiti.

18. Investigating Physical Properties and Microstructure of obliquely deposited

thin films: The project is funded by the International Science Programme,

Uppsala University, Sweden (January 2015 to December 2017). The Principal

Investigator is Prof. Tom Otiti in the Department of Physics.

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Events

1. Vice Chancellor officially opened the Re-equipped Computer Laboratory at

CoNAS On Friday 25th, April 2014. The lab is open for use by both students and

staff. The equipment in the laboratory includes 50 computer clients and two

(2) remote controlled servers. This was made possible through funding by the

University worth 50,000USD.

Figure 2: The ReFigure 2: The ReFigure 2: The ReFigure 2: The Re----equippedequippedequippedequipped Computer LaboratoryComputer LaboratoryComputer LaboratoryComputer Laboratory which was launchewhich was launchewhich was launchewhich was launchedddd

Figure 1: Ms. Zaam Ssali (Communication Officer CoNAS) assists the VC cut the tape to Figure 1: Ms. Zaam Ssali (Communication Officer CoNAS) assists the VC cut the tape to Figure 1: Ms. Zaam Ssali (Communication Officer CoNAS) assists the VC cut the tape to Figure 1: Ms. Zaam Ssali (Communication Officer CoNAS) assists the VC cut the tape to officially open the laboratoryofficially open the laboratoryofficially open the laboratoryofficially open the laboratory

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2. The College of Natural Sciences successfully hosted the Sida Science

Day research workshop on 6th October 2014 under the theme, ‘Basic

Sciences for Sustainable Development’. The event was organised by

the college and the Directorate of Research and Graduate Training

(DRGT), Makerere University with support from the Swedish International

Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). This is an annual event held

to showcase and share work accomplished by Sida supported projects

and students.

Figure 3: Professor J.Y.T Mugisha, the Principal, College of Natural Sciences awarding Certificates Figure 3: Professor J.Y.T Mugisha, the Principal, College of Natural Sciences awarding Certificates Figure 3: Professor J.Y.T Mugisha, the Principal, College of Natural Sciences awarding Certificates Figure 3: Professor J.Y.T Mugisha, the Principal, College of Natural Sciences awarding Certificates to the PhD Students who participated during the Sida Science Dayto the PhD Students who participated during the Sida Science Dayto the PhD Students who participated during the Sida Science Dayto the PhD Students who participated during the Sida Science Day

Figure 4: Professor John Ddumba Sentamu, the VC Makerere University giving his remarks Figure 4: Professor John Ddumba Sentamu, the VC Makerere University giving his remarks Figure 4: Professor John Ddumba Sentamu, the VC Makerere University giving his remarks Figure 4: Professor John Ddumba Sentamu, the VC Makerere University giving his remarks dudududuring the Sida Science Dayring the Sida Science Dayring the Sida Science Dayring the Sida Science Day

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3. The World Science Day celebrations were hosted at the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Makerere University 10th November 2014 with support from the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO. The theme for 2014 was,’ Promoting Quality Science Education: ensuring a sustainable future for all’. Established by UNESCO in 2001, the World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated worldwide on 10 November each year. The day was an opportunity for students to show works they have accomplished from their studies and practicals while at Makerere University.

Figure Figure Figure Figure 6666: A Robot made by Physics Students: A Robot made by Physics Students: A Robot made by Physics Students: A Robot made by Physics Students

Figure 5: The FM Transmitter assembled by Physics Students during the World Science Day Figure 5: The FM Transmitter assembled by Physics Students during the World Science Day Figure 5: The FM Transmitter assembled by Physics Students during the World Science Day Figure 5: The FM Transmitter assembled by Physics Students during the World Science Day CelebrationsCelebrationsCelebrationsCelebrations

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4. The P.H. Greenwood Consortium was launched in September 2014 at the

College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University. The consortium is a

collaboration of Makerere University and the University of Bergen (UiB). This

comes at a time when the collaboration between the two universities has just

been extended for 10years following a 15year collaboration that began way

back in 1999. The Greenwood Research Consortium is named after P.H.

Greenwood (R.I.P) who greatly contributed to fisheries research in the region.

The consortium is intended to bring together researchers in fish ecology and

systematics, biomathematics, aquaculture and fish health.

5. The College of Natural Sciences held a research proposal write-shop to

enhance proposal and grant writing skills of academic staff. This was

held from the 6th to 8th of August 2014 at the School of Gender and

Women Studies conference Hall. The facilitators were Dr. Charles

Mugoya (ASARECA) and Dr. Paul Nampala (RUFORUM). Following the

write-shop the Principal designated the College Communication Office

to coordinate research activities of the College.

Figure Figure Figure Figure 7777: : : : Left is Jennifer Greenwood, her husband Mr. John Peckham (cente) and Prof. John Ddumba Sentamu,

VC Makerere University during the launch of the Greenwood Research Consortium

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6. The College of Natural Sciences in conjunction with the Centre for

Research in Energy and Energy Conservation from the College of

Engineering, Design Art and Technology organised the 3rd Workshop

on Photovoltaic Solar Energy 8th-12th September 2014.

Awards

1. Dr. Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga (Assoc. Prof.) from the Department of

Physics was inducted as a Fellow of the Uganda National Academy of

Sciences (FUNAS) on the 31st October 2014. The Uganda National

Academy of Sciences (UNAS) brings together a diverse group of

scientists from the physical, biological and social/behavioural sciences.

2. Professor Luboobi has received another accolade in recognition of his

contribution to education, nurturing of mathematicians and various

works in Mathematics in Uganda. He was recognised by the Rotary

Club of Kampala-Ssese Island.

Figure 8: Participants during the PV Workshop

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3. Dr WT Ireeta was elected on the executive of African Laser, Atomic,

Molecular and Optical Sciences Network (LAM Network). He will be

representing Uganda on this executive.

4. The 1st Annual Biotechnology Essay Award competition was organised

by NaCRRI (National Crops Resources Research Institute) Namulonge.

A second year Bachelor of Biotechnology student, Okwasimiire

Rodney, under the guidance of our staff, Mr.Sadik Mustafa, won the

Essay for the Category of Universities/Tertiary Institutions. He received a

gift of a brand new laptop, and will be given 2-full weeks (sponsored by

NaCRRI) to stay at the institute to receive additional free practical

training in Biotechnology and its applications.

5. Alex P. Wacoo et al. exhibited and won an award for the best

innovation for their work of: “Development of a portable aflatoxin

detection device for use by rural women farmers”. The biosensor

platform for this device was developed collaboratively by Biochemistry

and Sports Science Department and the Biotechnology Department at

Uganda Industrial Research Institute as a Master of Science Project for

Alex P. Wacoo.

Figure Figure Figure Figure 9999: The Ch: The Ch: The Ch: The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Katumba Wamala handing over ief of Defence Forces, Gen. Katumba Wamala handing over ief of Defence Forces, Gen. Katumba Wamala handing over ief of Defence Forces, Gen. Katumba Wamala handing over a Plaque to Professor Luboobia Plaque to Professor Luboobia Plaque to Professor Luboobia Plaque to Professor Luboobi

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6. The Department of Biochemistry and Sports has applied for a patent

i.e. The Biosensor platform developed for detection of aflatoxin B1 in

Foodstuff and Feeds arising from the above mentioned in 5.

7. Nicholas Kwarikunda, an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Physics

worn two awards in joint presentations:

• N. Kwarikunda, E.E. van Dyk, F.J. Vorster, W. Okullo, “LBIC

measurements as a defect mapping tool for multijunction solar cells”,

Poster Award winner in the thematic area of “Solar

cells/Assemblies/Modules for Terrestrial Concentrator Systems and for

Space Solar Generators”, 29th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy

Conference and Exhibition, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2014.

• N. Kwarikunda, E.E. van Dyk, F.J. Vorster, W. Okullo, “Analysis of photo-

response of a back contact silicon solar cell under spot illumination”,

Best PhD Poster Presentation in the Applied Physics Forum at the 59th

Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of

Johannesburg, South Africa, 2014.

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3.03.03.03.0 TEACHING AND LEARNING

The College of Natural Sciences offers courses in basic and some aspects of

Applied Sciences. Additionally, we have courses in Biochemistry for students

from the College of Health Sciences and School of Veterinary Medicine. We

also teach students from the College of Education and External Studies,

College of Computing and Information Science and School of Statistics and

Applied Economics a number of courses in Chemistry, Mathematics, and

Physics.

In addition to the theoretical classes by our students, courses offered at the

College are supplemented by laboratory based learning for practicals and e-

learning. The department of biology also conducts field-based teaching to

supplement the work in laboratories. This offers the students an appreciation

of the work handled in class. Field attachments to ensure hands-on

experience for the students has been introduced.

Figure 10: First year students during their orientationFigure 10: First year students during their orientationFigure 10: First year students during their orientationFigure 10: First year students during their orientation

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ft

The College has a herbarium and museum that staff and students use for

curation (preserving and preparing of materials).Work in the herbarium is

conducted physically and electronically, since the facility was recently

digitized. A botanical garden is also maintained for practical work. In

Figure 12: A Geology Student demonstrating on how the different types of rocks can be testedFigure 12: A Geology Student demonstrating on how the different types of rocks can be testedFigure 12: A Geology Student demonstrating on how the different types of rocks can be testedFigure 12: A Geology Student demonstrating on how the different types of rocks can be tested

Figure 11: Students from the Department of Biological Sciences, during a FieldFigure 11: Students from the Department of Biological Sciences, during a FieldFigure 11: Students from the Department of Biological Sciences, during a FieldFigure 11: Students from the Department of Biological Sciences, during a Field----based based based based TeachingTeachingTeachingTeaching

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addition, an aquarium with live fish is available for practical classes for the

zoology and aquaculture students.

It should be noted that for purposes of furthering knowledge, research

projects jointly handled by staff and students are conducted in all

departments at graduate (Masters and PhD) level.

Students and Staff Statistics for CoNAS

The student enrolment for the year 2014 was as follows:

Table 1: Registered Undergraduate Students in 2014 Programme Year I Year II Year III Year IV Grand Total

BSCI. 155 141 151 0 447

BSIC 51 48 93 0 192

BSFA 31 23 16 0 70

BETB 6 19 18 0 43

BSPC 7 27 36 0 70

BSCB 10 5 7 0 22

BBPG 60 37 60 69 226

BSBT 51 58 48 0 157

Total 371 358 429 69 1227

FiFiFiFigure 13: The Herbariumgure 13: The Herbariumgure 13: The Herbariumgure 13: The Herbarium

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Table 2: Registered Postgraduate Students in 2014 Department M.Sc. PhD Total

Biochemistry and Sports Science 16 0 16

Biological Sciences 20 21 41

Chemistry 9 9 18

Geology and Petroleum Studies 27 1 28

Mathematics 9 6 15

Physics 4 4 8

Total 85 41 126

Table 3: Total number of graduates in 2014 compared with 2013 Programme Bachelors Masters Doctorates Total Graduates

2014

Graduates

2013

F M F M F M F M BSCI 52 118 4 11 0 3 56 132 188 198 BSIC 13 39 - - - - 13 39 52 58 BSFA 3 11 - - - - 3 11 14 15 BETB 3 6 - - - - 3 6 9 9 BSPC 14 18 - - - - 14 18 32 28 BSCB 3 13 - - - - 3 13 16 16 Total 88 205 4 11 0 3 92 219 311 324

Table 4: Qualifications of Academic Staff at CONAS in 2014 Department PhD Masters Bachelors Total

Principal’s Office 1 1

Biochemistry and Sports Science

Biochemistry 10 10 0 20

Sports Science 2 3 3 8

Biological Sciences

Zoology 18 3 0 21

Botany 17 8 2 27

Physics 12 7 1 20

Mathematics 12 11 2 25

Chemistry 12 13 0 25

Geology and Petroleum Studies 9 4 0 13

Total 92 59 9 160

Table 5: Academic Staff numbers on ground in 2014 Department P AP SL L AL Curators TA Librarian Total

Principal’s Office 1 1

Biochemistry and Sports Science

Biochemistry 1 0 2 8 9 0 0 20

Sports Science 0 0 0 2 3 0 3 8

Biological Sciences Zoology 3 2 7 4 4 1 0 21

Botany 2 3 3 6 8 2 3 27

Physics 3 1 3 5 7 0 1 20

Mathematics 2 2 1 8 8 0 4 25

Chemistry 1 4 1 8 11 0 0 25

Geology and Petroleum Studies

0 2 3 6 2 0 0 13

Total 12 14 20 47 52 3 11 1 160

Key: P = Professor; AP = Associate Professor; SL = Senior Lecturer;

L = Lecturer; AL = Assistant Lecturer; TA = Teaching Assistant

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Table 6: Publications in refereed Journals in 2014 Specialty Publications in ref. Journals

Biochemistry and Sports Science 13 Biological Sciences 23 Chemistry 14 Geology and Petroleum Studies 1 Mathematics 27 Physics 7 Total 85

Table 7: TechTable 7: TechTable 7: TechTable 7: Technical Staff in CoNAS in 2014nical Staff in CoNAS in 2014nical Staff in CoNAS in 2014nical Staff in CoNAS in 2014 Staff

Category

Unit / Department

Principal’s Office

Math Physics G&P Chem. Biol.Sc. Biochem & SPS

Total

Botany Zoology Biochem. SPS Chief Technician

0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2

Principal Technician

0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 4

Senior Technician

0 1 1 1 1 1 2 0 7

Technician1 0 1 1 2 2 1 2 0 9

Technician2 0 0 1 3 1 0 2 0 7

Asst. Technician

0 1 0 0 2 2 2 0 7

Lab Assistant

0 2 1 6 2 4 5 0 20

Lab Attendant

1 0 2 4 1 3 2 0 13

Computer Technician

1 1

Grand Total 1 1 6 6 18 10 11 17 0 70

Key:

G&P: Geology and Petroleum Studies

Biol. Sc.: Biological Sciences

Biochem & SPS: Biochemistry and Sports Science

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Table Table Table Table 8: 8: 8: 8: Summary of all Support Staff in CoNASSummary of all Support Staff in CoNASSummary of all Support Staff in CoNASSummary of all Support Staff in CoNAS Staff

Category

Unit/Department

Principal’s Office

Math Physics G&P Chemistry Bio.Sc. Biochem & SPS Total

Zoology Botany Biochem SPS Secretary/Copy Typist

4 1 1 1 1 1 1 10

Custodian 1 1

Accounts Clerk

1 1

Workshop Assistant

1 1

Machine Operator

1 1

Messenger 2 1 1 4

Library Assistant

3 3

Cleaner 5 2 6 2 4 2 6 5 1 33

Sanitary Cleaner

3

Driver 1 1

Grounds men/women

4 4

Grand

Total

21 4 8 4 5 3 11 5 1 62

Key:

G&P: Geology and Petroleum Studies

Biol. Sc.: Biological Sciences

Biochem & SPS: Biochemistry and Sports Science

Table Table Table Table 9: 9: 9: 9: Summary of all Staff in CoNASSummary of all Staff in CoNASSummary of all Staff in CoNASSummary of all Staff in CoNAS

Staff

Category

Unit/ Department

Total Principal’s Office

Math Physics G&P Chemistry Biol.Sc. Biochem & SPS

Zoology Botany Biochem SPS Academic Staff

1 25 20 13 25 21 27 20 8 160

Administrative Staff

11 11

Technical Staff

1 1 6 6 18 11 10 17 0 70

Support Staff 21 4 8 4 5 3 11 5 1 62

Grand Total 34 30 34 23 48 35 48 42 9 303

Key:

G&P: Geology and Petroleum Studies

Biol.Sc.: Biological Sciences

Biochem & SPS: Biochemistry and Sports Science

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4.04.04.04.0 SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

4.1 Human Resource: Promotions and Appointments of CoNAS 2014

The College human resource base comprises of Academic, Technical,

administrative and support staff. With the launch of the collegiate system at

Makerere University, a human resource office has been created for the College to

ensure efficiency in handling of labour issues.

During the year 2014, the College received newly appointed staff while others were

promoted. The College also registered departure of staff. The details are presented

in the following table.

Table 10: Appointments and Promotions in the College during 2014 NAMES TITLE DEPARTMENT/UNIT

Promotions

Dr. Deborah Baranga Professor Department of Biological Sciences Dr. Silvester Nyakaana Professor Department of Biological Sciences Dr. Jolocam Mbabazi Professor Department of Chemistry Dr. Muhammed Ntale Associate Professor Department of Chemistry Dr. John M. Mango Associate Professor Department of Mathematics Dr. Juma Kasozi Associate Professor Department of Mathematics Dr. D. Sseviiri Senior Lecturer Department of Mathematics Mr. Nathan Muyinda Assistant Lecturer Department of Mathematics Confirmations

Mr. David Ddumba Walakira Assistant Lecturer Department of Mathematics Mr. O. Kurama Assistant Lecturer Department of Mathematics New Appointments Dr. Lule Ivan Lecturer Department of Chemistry Dr. Hussein Kisiki Nsamba

Lecturer Department of Chemistry

Dr. Anthony Mutebi Nsubuga Lecturer Department of Biological Sciences

Dr. Esther Katuura Lecturer Department of Biological Sciences Ms. Dorothy Ndagire

Lecturer Department of Biological Sciences

Dr. Yusuf Athman Shahasi Lecturer Department of Biological Sciences Ms. Teddy Mary Asiimwe Tindyebwa

Assistant Lecturer

Department of Biological Sciences

Ms. Margret Atim

Assistant Lecturer

Department of Biological Sciences

Ms. Alice Nabatanzi

Assistant Lecturer Department of Biological Sciences

Mr. Sadik Mustafa Abubaker

Assistant Lecturer Department of Biological Sciences

Mr. Collins Edward Bulafu

Assistant Lecturer Department of Biological Sciences

Ms. Lydia Nabyonga

Assistant Lecturer Department of Biological Sciences

Mr. Karume Ibrahim Assistant Lecturer Department of Chemistry

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NAMES TITLE DEPARTMENT/UNIT

Mrs. Nantaba Florence Kayizzi

Assistant Lecturer Department of Chemistry

Mr. I. Ndikubwayo Teaching Assistant Department of Mathematics Mr. Richard Mugisha Human Resource Officer CoNAS Ms. Agnes Kemigisa Assistant Registrar CoNAS Ms. Lydia Namugera Ssenjovu College Librarian CoNAS Resignations

Dr. Harriet Namata

Lecturer Department of Mathematics

Dr. James Mubiru Lecturer Department of physics

On a sad note, we lost staff who passed away i.e. Mr. Robert Mamgbi (Assistant

Lecturer in Geology and Petroleum Studies who was due to complete his PhD in

Poland), Ms. Jane Kayanja and Mr. Fredrick Banja (both were technicians). We also

lost Professor Bernard Turyagenda Kiremire from the Department of Chemistry who

died in November 2014. Professor Kiremire had served Makerere University for

40years. During his service he was a Principal Investigator on several research

projects, published over 40 publications and supervised many PhD students many of

whom are staff in the department. We pray that the Almighty grants all the

departed souls an eternal peace.

4.2 Library services

The College of Natural Science library has a collection of approximately 25,000

information materials constituting of monographs, journals, serials and archival

materials. Before the collegiate system, each of the departments in the College had

its own library or book-bank where departmental – specific scientific information has

been kept for only its staff and students, and usually manned by technicians. With

the advent of a collegiate system and deployment of a professional librarian, all

these libraries have been merged to compose one college library. Scientific

information materials in the College of Natural Science remains unprocessed, hence

an information gap to the numerous scientific research.

Building on the work accomplished in the previous year, the college now has three

fully functional libraries. These include: the School of Biosciences book bank housing

books received under the book bank vote for botany, zoology, biochemistry and

sports science; School of Physical Sciences book bank housing books received

under the book bank vote for chemistry, mathematics, physics, geology and

petroleum studies; and the CONAS Library comprising of books received through

donations, purchase, dissertations and theses.

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Staffing

CONAS Library has four permanent staff and one cleaner. These include:

• Ms. Lydia Namugera Ssenjovu, Librarian II and Team Leader.

• Brenda Kemigisha, Library assistant in charge of CONAS Library.

• Ms. Harriet Najjemba, Library assistant in charge of Biochemistry book bank.

• Ms. Zaamu Namigadde Kulubya in charge of Biosciences book bank.

• Ms. Namande Jane in charge of cleaning all the three libraries.

Acquisitions

I worked hand in hand with the book bank staff in April to visit various departments in

CONAS requesting lectures to submit updated reading lists. In August, CONAS

received new text books. The department of chemistry received 22 titles and 55

copies, biochemistry department received 44 titles and 93 copies, Physics

department received 33 titles and 39 copies while botany department received 26

titles and 30 copies.

Book maintenance and repair

In June, a total of 203 Titles and 400 copies from the CONAS library and 2 book banks

were taken to the bindery for repair. 151 titles and 163 copies were from CONAS

Library; 13 titles and 134 copies were from the School of Physical Sciences Book

Bank, while 39 titles and 103 copies were from the school of Biosciences book bank.

These are still in the bindery, awaiting availability of materials to be bound.

Book Processing

Cataloguing is on-going and records are entered in the virtua system. However,

there are still many books not yet entered in virtua especially in the CONAS Library.

Over 500 books have been catalogued, spine labelled and shelved back.

Challenges and Solutions

• Accessibility of books which are not yet in virtua system is hard. To address

this, we have embarked on typing lists of all the books as a strategy of easing

access to the collection as well as stocktaking. This is to improvise easy access

until all the books are catalogued and entered in virtua to allow professional

access using the catalogue.

• Limited space: Many books are either lying on the floor or piled in corners due

to lack of space to shelve them. The number of library users is also high

compared to the available space for reading.

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• Periodicals and some Math books are piled up in certain rooms in the

basements and can’t be accessed by Library users. This came as a result of

merging the libraries and shifting of books.

Recommendations

• Provision of more shelves: More shelves should be provided to the libraries to

shelve books now lying on the floor.

• Bigger space: It is necessary that a bigger space be provided to

accommodate readers not only from CoNAS but also other colleges who

utilise CoNAS books.

• Staffing needs to be improved if the isolated periodicals and Math books are

to be processed shelved and accessed by Library users.

4.3 Information Communication Technology

In a period of transformation, information and communication technology plays an

important role in the College services to students and staff. The College has 3 IT labs

reserved for use by students i.e. the E-learning lab, in the Mathematics and Physics

departments. The labs have a total of 150 computers between them; however some

of the computers have been vandalized or stolen due to the rampant thefts that

have dogged the College throughout this year. E-learning forms an integral part of

teaching and learning at the College particularly through the MUELE platform.

However, the ratio of the available computers to the number of students is still

unfavourable standing at 1:8.

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5.05.05.05.0 CONCLUSION AND WAYFORWARD

In Conclusion, 2014 was a fruitful year for the College in terms of publications

research and innovations at the College of Natural Sciences. The achievements

were realized despite the challenges of funding, staffing and new changes as a

result of the conversion to the collegiate system. In the year 2015 the College plans

to work on recruitment of staff to match establishment with the staff on ground.

Plans are also in place to increase partnerships so as to increase its research

initiatives.

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APPENDIX 1:

UPDATED STAFF LIST FOR CoNAS 2014

Table 11Table 11Table 11Table 11:::: Department of MathematicsDepartment of MathematicsDepartment of MathematicsDepartment of Mathematics No. Name Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Prof. L. S. Luboobi Professor PhD Contract 2

Prof. J.Y.T. Mugisha Professor (Principal, CoNAS)

PhD Permanent

3 Dr. J. M. Mango

Assoc. Professor (Deputy Principal, CoNAS)

PhD Permanent

4 Dr. J. Kasozi

Assoc. Professor (Dean/School of Physical Sciences)

PhD Permanent

5 Dr. D. Sseviiri Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent 6 Dr. S. H. Nsubuga Lecturer PhD Permanent 7 Dr. I.G. Mirumbe Lecturer PhD Permanent 8 Mr. M. K. Nganda Lecturer MSc. Permanent 9 Mr. W. G. Naigambi Lecturer MSc. Permanent 10 Dr. G. Kakuba Lecturer PhD Permanent 11 Dr. J. Sebuliba Lecturer PhD Permanent 12 Dr. B. K. Nannyonga Lecturer PhD Permanent 13 Dr. H. Ddumba Lecturer PhD Permanent 14 Mr. H.W. Kayondo Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation 15 Mr. Y. Kikabi Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation 16 Mrs. B. K. N. Kirenga Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 17 Mr. O. Kurama Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation 18 Mr. D. W. Ddumba Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 19 Dr. J. M. Kitayimbwa Assistant Lecturer PhD Permanent 20 Ms. J. Nakakawa Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract 21 Mr. N. Muyinda Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract 22 Mr. A. B. Tumwesigye Teaching Assistant MSc. Contract 23 Mr. F. Mayambala Teaching Assistant MSc. Contract 24 Mr. I. Ndikubwayo Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract 25 Mr. D. Wokiyi Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract

Technical Staff

1 Mr. A.Wandera Computer Lab/ Librarian Permanent Support Staff

1 Ms. G. Nakasi Secretary 2 Mr. A. Habarurema Cleaner/Messenger Permanent 3 Ms. P. Nazziwa Cleaner/Messenger Permanent 4 Ms. J. Nakazibwe Messenger Permanent

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Table Table Table Table 11112222: Department of Chemis: Department of Chemis: Department of Chemis: Department of Chemistrytrytrytry

No. Name Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Prof. J. Mbabazi Professor PhD Contract 2 Dr. S.A. Nyanzi Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent 3 Dr. G.W. Nyakairu Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent 4 Dr. R. Byamukama Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent 5 Dr. M. Ntale Assoc. Professor

(Head of Department) PhD Permanent

6 Dr. J. Wasswa Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent 7 Dr. E. Tebandeke Lecturer PhD Permanent 8 Dr. G. Kasozi Lecturer PhD Permanent 9 Mr. R. S. Muyanja Lecturer MSc. Permanent 10 Mr. M. G. Mabudo Lecturer MSc. Permanent 11 Mr. J. Sekamatte Lecturer MSc. Permanent 12 Dr. B.B. Naziriwo Lecturer PhD Permanent 13 Dr. I. Lule Lecturer PhD Probation 14 Dr. H.K. Nsamba Lecturer PhD Probation 15 Mr. E. Mubiru Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 16 Dr. J. O. Namukobe Assistant Lecturer PhD Permanent 17 Mr. P. Ssebugere Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 18 Mr. P.E. Maiki Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 19 Mr. A. Kenneth Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 20 Ms. M.M. Adia Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 21 Mr. S. Yiga Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 22 Mr. D. Egesa Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation 23 Mr. R. Ochieng Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation 24 Mr. K. Ibrahim Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation 25 Mrs. F.N. Kayizzi Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation

Technical Staff

1 Mr. R. Budigi Chief Technician Contract 2 Mr. C. Bitainensha Principal Technician Permanent 3 Mr. S. Mulinda Senior Technician Permanent 4 Mr. J.G. Nkalubo Technician I Permanent 5 Mr. S. Tindyebwa Technician I Permanent 6 Ms. S. Tebbadanya Technician II Permanent 7 Mr. P. Kavuma Technician II Permanent 8 Mr. D. Ssensamba Technician II Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. M. Nabachwa Copy Typist Permanent 2 Mr. J. Kasozi Laboratory Assistant Permanent 3 Mr. J. Amanya Laboratory Assistant Permanent 4 Mr. S. Masongole Laboratory Assistant Permanent 5 Mr. E. Mukasa Laboratory Assistant Permanent 6 Mr. E. Mukeda Laboratory Assistant Permanent 7 Mr. Mugisa Tito Laboratory Assistant Permanent 8 Mr. M. Mutenyo Laboratory attendant 9 Mr. Adriko Tom Laboratory Attendant Permanent 10 Mr. J. Opio Laboratory Attendant Permanent

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11 Mr. J. Tumwekwase Laboratory Attendant Permanent 12 Ms. Z. Asaba Cleaner Permanent 13 Ms. H. Nazziwa Cleaner Permanent 14 Mr. C. Mugisa Cleaner Permanent 15 Mr. S. Mugisha Cleaner Permanent

Department of Biochemistry and Sports Science

Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 13333: Biochemistry Unit: Biochemistry Unit: Biochemistry Unit: Biochemistry Unit No. Name Designation Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Prof. J.C.K.Enyaru Professor PhD Contract 2 Dr. J. Kyambadde Senior Lecturer / Head

of Department PhD Permanent

3 Dr. J. Hawumba Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent 4 Dr. A.M. Nandutu Lecturer PhD Permanent 5 Dr. D. Isabirye Lecturer PhD Permanent 6 Dr. P. Vuzi Lecturer PhD Permanent 7 Dr. V.P. Alibu Lecturer PhD Permanent 8 Dr. A.S.P. Balyedhusa Lecturer PhD Permanent 9 Dr. D.M. Kasozi Lecturer PhD Permanent 10 Dr.B. Okech Lecturer PhD Permanent 11 Ms. R. Baingana Lecturer MSc. Permanent 12 Mr. S.W.Wamutu Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 13 Mr. J. Isanga Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation 14 Mr. J. Mulindwa Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation 15 Mr. K. Rutaro Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation 16 Mr. M. Okol Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation 17 Mr. R. Gumisiriza Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 18 Ms. H. Butungi Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract 19 Mr. J. Omara Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract 20 Ms C. Aguttu Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract

Technical Staff 1 Mr. W.P.Owilla Chief Technician Contract 2 Mr. J.F. Jjuuko Principal Technician Permanent 3 Mr. P.J.N. Ojambo Senior Technician Permanent 4 Ms. R. Nabacwa Senior Technician Permanent 5 Mr. S. Lutwama Technician I Permanent 6 Mr. K. Mukisa Technician I Permanent 7 Mr. G. Mugenyi Technician II Permanent 8 Mr. T. Abok Technician II Permanent 9 Mr. E. Musali Assistant Technician Permanent 10 Mr. A.M. Muteijuka Assistant Technician Permanent 11 Mr. E. Musisi Laboratory Assistant Permanent 12 Mr. A. Bukenya Laboratory Assistant Permanent 13 Ms. P. Namande Laboratory Assistant Permanent 14 Ms. F. Kabahenda Laboratory Assistant Permanent 15 Ms. C. Nuwagaba Laboratory Assistant Permanent 16 Ms. F. Mulinda Laboratory Attendant Permanent 17 Mr. F. Ssemuju Laboratory Attendant Permanent

Support Staff 1 Ms. B. Kainza Cleaner Permanent 2 Mr. G. Kaleera Cleaner Permanent 3 Mr. P. Kibibi Cleaner Permanent

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4 Ms. M. Babikinamu Cleaner Permanent 5 Mr. P. Kitengo Cleaner Permanent

Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 14444: Sports Science Unit: Sports Science Unit: Sports Science Unit: Sports Science Unit

Department of Biological Sciences

Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 15555: Zoology Unit: Zoology Unit: Zoology Unit: Zoology Unit

No. Names Title Education Status

Academic Staff

1 Dr. S. Kasoma Lecturer PhD Permanent 2 Dr. A. Nankwanga Lecturer PhD Permanent 3 Mr. D. D. Bamweyana Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 4 Mr. B. Wandera Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 5 Ms. B. Nakabazzi Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 6 Ms. L. Mugisha Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract 7 Ms. W. Nakazibwe Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract 8 Mr. S.K. Oola Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract

Support Staff 9 Mr. J. Sennyonga Cleaner / Office

Messenger - Permanent

NO. NAME TITLE Education STATUS

Academic Staff

1 Prof. F. Bugenyi Professor PhD Contract

2 Prof. J.B. Kaddu Professor PhD Contract

3 Dr. D. Baranga Professor PhD Contract

4 Dr. G.I. Basuta Assoc. Professor PhD Contract

5 Dr. F.J. Muyodi Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

6 Dr. A. M Akol Senior Lecturer / HOD PhD Permanent

7 Dr. C. Masembe Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

8 Dr. S. Mugisha Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr. A.K. Miyingo, Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

10 Dr. E. Sande Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

11 Dr. G. Bwanika Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

12 Dr. J. Efitre Lecturer PhD Permanent

13 Dr. C. Bakuneeta Lecturer PhD Permanent

14 Dr. I. B. Rwego Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

15 Dr. P. Akoll Lecturer PhD Permanent

16 Dr. R. Kityo Museum Curator PhD Permanent

17 Dr. J.J. Kisakye Lecturer PhD Permanent

18 Ms. J.N. Kigongo Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

19 Dr. R. Odongo Assistant Lecturer PhD Permanent 20 Mr. K. G. Kubiriza Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

21 Mr. M. Chemrot Assistant Lecturer MSc. Probation

Technical Staff

1 Ms. N. Ndagire Senior Technician/Ag. Chief Technician

Permanent

2 Mr. A. Walyelo Technician I Permanent

3 Ms. D. Nampiima Laboratory Assistant Permanent

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Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 16666: Botany Unit: Botany Unit: Botany Unit: Botany Unit NO. NAME TITLE Education STATUS

Academic Staff

1 Prof. H.Oryem- Origa Professor PhD Contract

2 Prof. S. Nyakaana Professor PhD Permanent

3 Dr. E. Kakudidi Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

4 Dr. G. Mutumba Assoc. Professor PhD Contract

5 Dr. P. Mucunguzi Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent

6 Dr. J. Kalema Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

7 Dr. A. Tugume Senior Lecturer (Coordinator Botany)

PhD Permanent

8 Dr. P. Ipulet Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent

9 Dr. C. Nyakoojo Lecturer PhD Permanent

10 Dr.E. Nakamatte Lecturer PhD Permanent

11 Dr. A.M. Nsubuga Lecturer PhD Probation

12 Dr. D. Ndagire Lecturer PhD Probation

13 Dr. Y.A. Shahasi Lecturer PhD Probation

13 Dr. E. Katuura Lecturer PhD Probation

15 Mr. A.Ochieng Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

16 Mr. C. Osinde Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

17 Ms. A. Nabatanzi Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

18 Ms. T.M. A. Tindyebwa Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

19 Ms. M. Atim Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

20 Ms. L. Nabyonga Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

21 Dr. C. E. Bulafu Assistant Lecturer PhD Probation

22 Mr. S.A. Mustafa Assistant Lecturer MSc Probation

23 Mr. S. Ojelel Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract

24 Mr.G. Anywar Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract

25 Ms. P. Tugume Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract

26 Dr. M. Namaganda

Principal Assistant Curator

PhD Permanent

27 Dr. P. Ssegawa Herbarium Curator PhD Permanent

Technical Staff

1 Ms. M. Rugomwa Principal Technician Permanent

4 Mr. B. Rugasira Assistant Technician Permanent

5 Ms. V. Namagala Assistant Technician Permanent

6 Mr. D. Nsubuga Laboratory Assistant I Permanent

7 Mr. F. Ebonga Laboratory Assistant I Permanent

8 Mr. J. Muchunguzi Laboratory Assistant Permanent

9 Ms. G. Oyo Laboratory Attendant Permanent

10 Ms. G.N. Babirye Laboratory Attendant Permanent

11 Ms. C. Nansikombi Laboratory Attendant Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. E. Kobusingye Principle Copy Typist Temporary

2 Ms. L. Gimbo Cleaner Temporary

3 Mr. A. Kintu Cleaner Temporary

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2 Mr. M. Zziwa Senior Technician Permanent

3 Mr. E. Niyonzima Technician I Permanent

4 Ms. O.W. Maganyi Technician I Permanent

5 Mrs S. Byarugaba Technician II Permanent

6 Mr. S. Ochepa Laboratory Attendant

Permanent

7 Mr. D. Senoga Laboratory Assistant Permanent

8 Mr. S. Ofwono Laboratory Assistant Permanent

9 Mr. T. Mangeni Technical Assistant II Permanent

10 Mr. C. Abba Technical Assistant II Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. J. Namigadde Copy Typist Contract

2 Ms. A. Namembwa Cleaner Permanent

3 Mr. R. Mfitumukiza Cleaner Permanent

4 Ms. Nabwami Cleaner Permanent

5 Ms. C. Auma Cleaner Permanent

6 Ms. A. Katusiime Cleaner Permanent

7 Ms. R. Nanfuka Groundswoman Permanent

8 Mr. R. Kiluge Groundsman Permanent 9 Ms. M.W. Iyundhu Groundswoman Permanent 10 Ms. J. Nabatanzi Cleaner/Messenger Permanent

11 Mr. F. Sekandi Groundsman Permanent

Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 17777: Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies: Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies: Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies: Department of Geology and Petroleum Studies

NO. NAME TITLE Education STATUS

Academic Staff

1 Dr. E. Barifaijo Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent 2 Dr. A. Muwanga Assoc. Professor PhD Permanent 3 Dr. J.V. Tiberindwa Senior Lecturer/ Head

of Department PhD Permanent

4 Dr. I.S.Nakimera Senior Lecturer PhD Contract 5 Dr. M. Owor Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent 6 Dr. B. Nagudi Lecturer PhD Permanent 7 Dr. J. M. Kiberu Lecturer PhD Permanent 8 Ms. P.Kulyanyingi Lecturer MSc. Permanent 9 Ms. A. Kuterema Lecturer MSc. Permanent 10 Dr. K. Aanyu Lecturer PhD Permanent 11 Dr. A. G. Batte Lecturer PhD Permanent 12 Mr. W. Kawule Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 13 Mr. L. Twinomujuni Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

Technical Staff

1 Ms. S. Kigozi Senior Technician/Ag. Chief Technician

Permanent

2 Mr. M.Kasaka Technician I Permanent 3 Mr. W. Kasule Technician II Contract 4 Mr. R. Sessanga Laboratory Assistant II Contract 5 Mr. E. Emodock Laboratory Attendant Permanent 6 Ms. G. Ssekamanya Laboratory Attendant Permanent

Support Staff

1 Ms. J. Tumwebaze Senior Copy Typist Permanent

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Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 18888: Department of Physics: Department of Physics: Department of Physics: Department of Physics NO. NAME TITLE Education STATUS

Academic Staff

1 Prof. Y. Kaahwa Professor PhD Contract 2 Prof. E.J.B.K. Banda Professor PhD Contract 3 Dr. F. D’Ujanga Assoc. Professor PhD Contract 4 Prof. T. T. Otiti Professor PhD Permanent 5 Dr. T.J. Ssenyonga Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent 6 Dr. W. T. Ireeta Senior Lecturer /Head of

Department PhD Permanent

7 Dr. W. Okullo Senior Lecturer PhD Permanent 8 Dr. A.N. Kisolo Lecturer PhD Permanent 9 Dr. N. Ssebiyonga Lecturer PhD Permanent 10 Dr. K. Nyeinga Lecturer PhD Permanent 11 Dr. D. Okello Lecturer PhD Permanent 12 Dr. N. Karidewa Lecturer PhD Permanent 13 Mr. N. Kwarikunda Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 14 Mr. B.F. Twinamasiko Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 15 Mr. J.P. Eneku Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 16 Mr. S. Tusiime Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent 17 Mr. A. Okello Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract 18 Mr. D. Muyimbwa Assistant Lecturer MSc. Contract 19 Ms. A. E. Zawedde Teaching Assistant BSc. Contract 20 Ms. G. Ayugi Assistant Lecturer MSc. Permanent

Technical Staff 1 Mr. M.Musoke Principal Technician

(Ag. Chief Technician) BSc. Permanent

2 Mr. S.L. Kwizera Senior Technician SLT II Permanent 3 Mr. R. Nteziyaremye Technician I H. Diploma Permanent 4 Mr. F. M. Okiror Technical Assistant City & Guilds III Permanent 5 Mr. M. Kawumba Laboratory Assistant I Master Cert. in

Electronics & CVTI

Permanent

6 Ms. M. Nayibinga Laboratory Assistant II BSc. Permanent Support Staff

1 Ms. Christine Zake Secretary MA. PAM Permanent 2 Mr. R. Kasozi Cleaner/Lab. Assistant Permanent 3 Ms. I. Namalwa Cleaner Permanent 4 Mr. J. Okullo Cleaner Permanent 5 Ms. D. Nakiwuge Messenger/Cleaner Permanent 6 Ms. S. Kobusingye Cleaner Permanent 7 Ms. Y. Namusisi Cleaner Permanent 8 Ms. R. Nakabuye Cleaner Permanent

2 Ms. H. Namisango Cleaner/Messenger Permanent 3 Mr. Balyejusa Driver Permanent 4 Mr. C. Bagaramba Cleaner Permanent

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Table 1Table 1Table 1Table 19999: : : : Staff from the Staff from the Staff from the Staff from the PrinPrinPrinPrincipal’s Officecipal’s Officecipal’s Officecipal’s Office No. Name Designation

1 Prof. J.Y.T. Mugisha Principal 2 Dr. J.M. Mango Deputy Principal 3 Dr. F. Muyodi Ag. Dean, School of Biosciences 4 Dr. J. Kasozi Dean, School of Physical Sciences 5 Ms. A. Kemigisha College Administrator 6 Ms. J. Ataro Asst. College Registrar 7 Ms. S. Nakibuuka College Procurement Officer 8 Ms. L. Namugera College Librarian 9 Ms. Z. Ssali College Communication Officer 10 Ms. M. Kasemiire College Web Administrator 11 Mr. A. Malagala College Bursar 12 Mr. J. Senyonga Computer Technician 13 Mr. H. Sekajja Custodian 14 Ms. G. Wandera Secretary/Principal 15 Ms. R. Kulabako Secretary/Dean SBS 16 Ms. E. Namatovu Secretary/Dep. Principal 17 Ms. J. Zzaake Secretary/ Dean SPS 18 Ms. M. Ndimala Accounts Clerk 19 Mr. J.M. Sserwada Workshop Assistant 20 Mr. C. Basalirwa Messenger 21 Mr. C. Kiyingi Machine Operator 22 Mr. C. Munyamasoko Cleaner 23 Ms. A.S. Nalyazi Cleaner 24 Ms. M. Namwase Cleaner 25 Ms. R. Nakaggwa Sanitary Cleaner 26 Ms. R. Namutebi Sanitary Cleaner 27 Ms. A. Nakintu Sanitary Cleaner 28 Ms. H.Najjemba Library Assistant 29 Ms. Z. Namigadde Library Assistant 30 Ms. B.M. Kemigisha Library Assistant 31 Mr. E. Wamundu Messenger 32 Ms. M. Nakiyingi Cleaner 33 Ms. J. Namande Cleaner