Research Interests: Geomatics and Geospatial Technologies, Land Surveying and Land Management, Urbanization and Sustainable Development, and Resource Governance.
Dr. Vincent Mugumya is a Lecturer in the Department of Geomatics and Land Management at the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT), Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. He is part of the academic staff contributing to teaching, research, and innovation in the fields of geomatics, surveying, and land management. His work supports the training of engineers and land professionals who address Uganda’s pressing challenges in urbanization, land use, and sustainable development.
Dr. Mugumya’s academic career is rooted in Makerere University, where he has been actively engaged in both undergraduate and postgraduate instruction. His teaching portfolio covers core areas of geomatics, including geospatial technologies, land surveying, and spatial data management. He is committed to equipping students with practical and theoretical knowledge that aligns with global standards in engineering and land management education.
Beyond teaching, Dr. Mugumya contributes to research initiatives that intersect with land governance, geospatial science, and sustainable resource management. His scholarship emphasizes the role of geomatics in supporting evidence-based decision-making for infrastructure development, environmental monitoring, and land administration systems. Through his academic work, he advances Makerere University’s mission of fostering innovation and producing knowledge that addresses national and regional development priorities.