| Name | John Baptist Kirabira |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Designation | Associate Professor |
| Courses Taught | Project management, Research Methods, Product Design and Development, Engineering Management |
| Research interests | Material science and EngineeringProduct Design and DevelopmentEnergy Management |
| Telephone | 256772422738 |
| Office Number | 214 Old Block |
| jbkirabira@cedat.mak.ac.ug |
Publications
Journal Articles
Kayiwa, R., Kasedde, H., Lubwama, M., & Kirabira, J. B. (2021). Mesoporous activated carbon yielded from pre-leached cassava peels. Link
Tibesigwa, T., Olupot, P. W., & Kirabira, J. B. (2021). The critical techno-economic aspects for production of B10 biodiesel from second generation feedstocks: a review. International Journal of Sustainable Energy, 1-21. Link
Ogwang, I., Kasedde, H., Nabuuma, B., Kirabira, J. B., & Lwanyaga, J. D. (2021). Characterization of Biogas Digestate for Solid Biofuel Production in Uganda. Scientific African, 12, e00735. Link
Lwanyaga, J. D., Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., Shemi, A., & Ndlovu, S. (2021). Process Design and Economic Evaluation for the Recovery of Halite and Co-products from Lake Katwe Brine. Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability, 1-16. Link
Fenekansi Kiwumulo, H., Muwonge, H., Ibingira, C., Kirabira, J. B., & Tamale Ssekitoleko, R. (2021). A systematic review of modeling and simulation approaches in designing targeted treatment technologies for Leukemia Cancer in low and middle income countries.
Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D. K., Wampande, E. M., Moja, T. N., Nxumalo, E., Maaza, M., … & Kirabira, J. B. (2021). Isolation and characterization of chitosan from Ugandan edible mushrooms, Nile perch scales and banana weevils for biomedical applications. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1-14.
Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D. K., Kato, C. D., Wampande, E. M., Ejobi, F., Nakavuma, J. L., … & Kirabira, J. B. (2021). Green Strategy–Based Synthesis of Silver Nanoparticles for Antibacterial Applications. Frontiers in Nanotechnology, 59. Link
Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D. K., Kirabira, J. B, Kato, C. D., Ejobi, F., Tweyongyere, R., Lubwama, M., … & Wampande, E. M. (2020). Nanotechnological solutions for controlling transmission and emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, future prospects, and challenges: a systematic review. Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 22, 1-30. Link
Ssekatawa, K., Byarugaba, D., Kato, C., Wampande, E., Ejobi, F., Nakavuma, J., … & Kirabira, J. (2021). Physiochemical properties and antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles green synthesized by Camellia sinensis and Prunus africana extracts. Link
Kigozi, M., Koech, R. K., Orisekeh, K., Kali, R., Kamoga, O. L., Padya, B., … & Dzade, N. Y. (2021). Cobs Porous Carbon-Based Materials With High Energy And Excellent Cycle Stability For Supercapacitor Applications. Link
Sharma, V., Goyat, M. S., Hooda, A., Pandey, J. K., Kirabira, J. B, Kumar, A., Gupta, R., … & Bhargav, P. K. (2020). Recent progress in nano-oxides and CNTs based corrosion resistant superhydrophobic coatings: A critical review. Progress in Organic Coatings, 140, 105512. Link
Lwanyaga, J. D., Kasedde, H., & Kirabira, J. B. (2019). Mineral precipitation sequence during evaporation of Lake Katwe brine. IMWA2019-Mine Water: Technological and Ecological Challenges. International Mine Water Association, Perm, Russia, 515-521. Link
Lwanyaga, J. D., Kasedde, H., & Kirabira, J. B. (2019). Effect of temperature on mineral precipitation sequence of lake Katwe brine during evaporation. Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 33(6), 1-12. Link
Ayaa, F., Chen, C., Kirabira, J. B., & Jiang, X. (2019). PREDICTING THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTAL USING MOLECULAR DYNAMICS. International Conference on Applied Energy 2019
Lubwama, M., Corcoran, B., Baptist, J., Kirabira, A. S., & Sayers, K. (2015). Improving reliability and functional sustainability of groundwater handpumps by coating the rubber piston seals with diamond-like carbon. Honor, 125.
Makumbi, T., Kirabira, J. B., Sebbit, A., & Palm, B. (2015). Investigating the opportunities for environmentally benign options in the refrigeration industry of Uganda. Curr. J. Appl. Sci. Technol, 1-24.
Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., Bäbler, M., Tilliander, A., & Jonsson, S. (2015). Determination and thermodynamic modeling of mineral solubilities in aqueous ternary systems at 303 K.
Makumbi, T., Kucel, S. B., Kirabira, J. B., & Sebbit, A. (2015). Design of a Sustainable Energy System for an Eco-Village: A Case Study of Bulindo Village. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 326-343. Link
Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., Bäbler, M. U., Tilliander, A., & Jonsson, S. (2014). Characterization of brines and evaporites of Lake Katwe, Uganda. Journal of African Earth Sciences, 91, 55-65. Link
Kasedde, H., Lwanyaga, J., Kirabira, J. B., & Bäbler, M. (2014). Optimization of solar energy for salt extraction from Lake Katwe, Uganda. Global NEST. International Journal, 16(6), 1152-1168. Link
Kasedde, H., Kirabira, J. B., Bäbler, M., Tilliander, A., & Jonsson, S. (2014). Phase developments during natural evaporation simulation of Lake Katwe brine based on Pitzer’s model. In 9th Sida Regional Collaboration Conference, July 20-23, 2014, Entebbe, Uganda (pp. 254-258). Link
Kirabira, J. B., Nalweyiso, A., & Makumbi, T. (2014). Energy Management Practices In Ugandan SME Foundries. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 3(4). Link
Kirabira, J. B., Kasedde, H., & Ssemukuuttu, D. (2013). Towards the improvement of salt extraction at Lake Katwe, Uganda. International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research, 2(1), 76-81. Link
Kasedde, H., Bäbler, M., Kirabira, J. B., Tilliander, A., & Jonsson, S. (2013). Mineral recovery from Lake Katwe brines using isothermal evaporation. In IMWA2013 International Mine Water Association-Reliable Mine Water Technology, Golden, Colorado, USA, 6-9 August 2013 (pp. 855-860). IMWA International Mine Water Association. Link
Kirabira, J. B., Jonsson, S., & Byaruhanga, J. K. (2010). Laboratory Benefication And Evaluation of Mutaka Kaolin from the Lake Victoria Region, Uganda. Applied Clay Science.
Kirabira, J. B., Wijk, G., Jonsson, S., & Byaruhanga, J. K. (2006). Fireclay refractories from Ugandan kaolinitic minerals. steel research international, 77(8), 531-536. Link
Kirabira, J. B., Jonsson, S., & Byaruhanga, J. K. (2005). Powder characterization of high temperature ceramic raw materials in the Lake Victoria Region. Silicates industriels, 70(10-sep), 127-134. Link
Kirabira, J. B., Jonsson, S., & Byaruhanga, J. K. (2004). Production of Fireclay Refractories from Kaolinitic Clays of the Lake Victoria Region. Journal of the Australian Ceramic Society, 40, 12-19. Link
Kirabira, J. B. (2003). Characterisation of Ugandan raw-minerals for firebricks-before and after sintering (Doctoral dissertation, Materialvetenskap).
Kirabira, J. B., Jonsson, S., & Byaruhanga, J. K. (2003). State of the art paper on development and manufacture of firebrick refractories from locally available alumnia-rich clays in Uganda.
Conference Proceedings
Kirabira, J. B., Jonsson, S., & Byaruhanga, J. K. (2011). Beneficiation and evaluation of Mutaka kaolin. In Proceedings of Second International Conference on Advances in Engineering and Technology, December (pp. 20-21). Link
Ayaa, F., Chen, C., Kirabira, J. B., & Jiang, X. (2019). PREDICTING THE THERMAL PROPERTIES OF CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTAL USING MOLECULAR DYNAMICS. International Conference on Applied Energy 2019, Aug 12-15, 2019, Västerås, Sweden. Link
Senfuka, C., Kirabira, J. B., & Byaruhanga, J. K. (2011, January). Options for Improvement of the Ugandan Iron and Steel Industry. In Proceedings of the Second Interentionl Conference on Advances in Engineering and Tenchnology, Entebbe, Uganda, Jan (Vol. 31). Link
Book Chapters
Nturanabo, F., Masu, L., & Kirabira, J. B. (2019). Novel applications of aluminium metal matrix composites. Aluminium Alloys and Composites. Link
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