Kampala, Uganda – January 30, 2026. Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) proudly announced the successful defense of a groundbreaking PhD thesis by Mr. Robert Kakebe Sekajja. His research, titled “Evaluation of Transition Pathways from Traditional Bioenergy to Clean Domestic Cooking Energy Services in Uganda Using a System Dynamics Approach”, marks...Read More
Kampala, Uganda – January 23, 2026 Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) witnessed a landmark academic achievement on January 22, 2026, as Eng. Sekaya Ronald successfully defended his PhD thesis titled “Towards an Integrated Planning Framework for Water Supply, Sanitation, and Solid Waste Management Services in Ugandan Small Towns: Case of...Read More
Edited by Kikomeko Pius & Harriet Musinguzi Celebrating success: Mr. Jude Zziwa Byansi with his parent, supervisors, panelists, and opponent after his PhD defense. On January 8, 2026, the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University hosted a landmark academic event: the PhD defense of Mr. Jude Zziwa Byansi. His dissertation,...Read More
On January 5, 2026, the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) at Makerere University witnessed a remarkable academic milestone as Mr. Wangi Geoffrey Mario successfully defended his PhD dissertation. The public defense, held in the CEDAT New Board Room, marked the culmination of years of rigorous research and innovation in the field of...Read More
On July 24, 2025, Makerere University’s College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) proudly celebrated the successful PhD defense of Mr. Derrick Kajjoba. His thesis, titled “Assessment of Thermal Comfort, Air Quality, and Energy Consumption of Naturally Ventilated Residential Buildings in Kampala City, Uganda,” investigated how urban dwellings perform across three vital dimensions: comfort,...Read More
Nakiwala Margaret successfully defended her PhD thesis investigating ways of Enhancing Access to Mortgage Financing services for house Developers in GKMA Uganda, A study of Awareness, Attitudes, Challenges, and Models. Take a look at some pictorials of the Defense event held at the CEDAT Conference Hall, chaired by the Dean, School of the Built Environment,...Read More
Dorah Kasozi from the Margaret Trowel School of Industrial and Fine Art (MTSIFA), College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) successfully defended her Ph.D. on Friday 3rd November 2023. Kasozi is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Industrial Art and Applied Design (DIAAD). The blended public defense event was held in the CEDAT...Read More
The Dean School of Engineering, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT) invites you to a Public PhD Defence for Mr. Timothy Tibesigwa. His thesis is titled: “Techno-Economic Assessment of Viability of B10 Biodiesel Blend for Uganda’s Downstream Petroleum Sub-sector”. He is supervised by Prof. J. B. Kirabira and Assoc. Prof. P. Olupot. The public...Read More
Dr. Ismail Kimuli successfully defended his PhD on Tuesday 11th July 2023 at an event that was both physical in the CEDAT Conference room and virtual. Dr. Ismail Kimuli successfully defended his PhD on Tuesday 11th July 2023 at an event that was both physical in the CEDAT Conference room and virtual. His success attracted...Read More
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