Eng. Dr. Swaib Semiyaga is a Civil Engineer with a track record spanning over 13 years. Having a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), a Master of Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Dr. Semiyaga possesses a wealth of expertise in the realms of capacity building, research, consultancy, and the construction of Water, Sanitation, and Structural Infrastructure.
Currently, Dr. Semiyaga is a distinguished Lecturer at Makerere University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. With more than 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals being a peer reviewer for over 30 reputable international journals, he has made significant contributions to the field of Civil Engineering. Dr. Semiyaga is recognized as a registered Civil Engineer by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) of Uganda, and he holds membership in the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE).
His dedication extends to global organizations, where he is an active member of the International Water Association (IWA), particularly within the non-sewered sanitation- working group. Moreover, his involvement with the Global Sanitation Graduate School (GSGS) underscores his commitment to advancing onsite sanitation technologies and systems. With a vast portfolio of consultancy projects under his belt, including the comprehensive range of the sanitation value chain, Dr. Semiyaga has played an instrumental role in shaping sanitation standards, guidelines, manuals, and catalogues for Ugandan municipalities.
His versatile expertise is further evidenced by his role in designing and supervising the construction of various infrastructure. Dr. Swaib Semiyaga's multifaceted contributions have benefited the field of Civil Engineering and Sanitation.
First Name | Swaib |
Surname | Semiyaga |
Academic Title | Doctor |
Department | Civil and Environmental Engineering |
Position | Lecturer |
Telephone Number | +256 782 317023 / +256 701 317023 |
semiyaga@gmail.com | |
Courses Taught | Public Health Engineering 1, Civil Engineering Project 1, Civil Engineering Project 2, Wastewater Treatment and Reuse (Masters) |
Areas of Research Interest | Faecal sludge management technologies and practices (containment/toilets, emptying, transportation, treatment and end-uses of faecal sludge products),Solid waste management, Water and wastewater treatment |
Education Background | 2005-2010 BS. Civil Engineering -Makerere University, 2012 – 2013 Msc. Civil Engineering – Major: Environmental Engineering – Makerere University, 2014 -2017 phD, Sanitation, Makerere University, 2019 Proffesional Graduate Diploma, Sanitation – IHE Delft Institute for Water Education |
Published book chapters (recent 5 years) | Bioprocessing of Organic Municipal Solid Waste for Biomethane and Biohydrogen Production, April 2024, Material and Energy Recovery from Solid Waste for Circular Economy |
Published journal articles (recent 5 years) | Impacts of climate and land use/cover change on mini-hydropower generation in River Kyambura watershed in South Western part of Uganda, May 2023, Water Practice & Technology 18(1) Biochar and Its Potential Application for the Improvement of the Anaerobic Digestion Process: A Critical Review, May 2023, Energies 16(10) Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater: A critical review, February 2023, Frontiers I Environmental Science 11:202 Faecal sludge emptying in Sub- Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia: A systematic review of emptying technology choices, challenges, and improvement initiatives, February 2023, Frontiers in Environmental Science 11:158 |
Links to social media (e.g. LinkedIn) | https://www.linkedin.com/in/swaib-semiyaga-a3104027/ |
Links to scholarly collaboration network (e.g. Scholar, ResearchGate, etc) | https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=4dUvJRMAAAAJ&hl=en https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Swaib-Semiyaga-2 |
ORCID No. | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9795-4964 |