Research Interests: Water Distribution Systems, Hydropower Reliability, Flood Risk Modelling, Renewable Energy Systems, and Infrastructure Asset Management
Dr. Jotham Ivan Sempewo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Makerere University. His expertise spans water and energy systems, flood risk modelling, climate change impacts, and infrastructure asset management. He has published extensively on topics such as hydropower reliability, leakage control in water distribution, and renewable energy integration, with his work cited over 380 times and an h-index of 12. Dr. Sempewo’s research emphasizes sustainable solutions for data-scarce regions, bridging academic inquiry with practical applications. At Makerere, he mentors students while contributing to projects that strengthen Uganda’s resilience in water security, energy systems, and sustainable urban development.