Staff Publications 2023

  1. Assessment of irrigation water distribution using remotely sensed indicators: A case study of Doho Rice Irrigation Scheme, Uganda: Fawaz Wamala, Anthony Gidudu, Joshua Wanyama, Prossie Nakawuka, Erion Bwambale, Abebe D. Chukalla. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.
    com/science/article/pii/S277237552300014X
  2. Sustainable valorisation of agri-food waste from open-air markets in Kampala, Uganda via standalone and integrated waste conversion technologies: T. Somorin, L.C. Campos, J.R. Kinobe, R.N. Kulabako, O.O.D. Afolabi
  3. Access to and drivers of drinking water and sanitation service levels in informal settlements: evidence from Kampala Uganda: Innocent Tumwebaze, Hakimu Sseviiri, Fred Henry Bateganya, John Twesige, Rebecca Scott, Sam Kayaga, Robinah Kulabako, Guy Howard (Corresponding author for this work). Link: https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/en/publications/access-to-and-drivers-ofdrinking-water-and-sanitation-service-le
  4. Non-emission hydrothermal low-temperature synthesis of carbon nanomaterials from poly (ethylene terephthalate) plastic waste for excellent supercapacitor applications: Moses Kigozi, Gabriel N. Kasozi, Sachin Balaso Mohite, Sizwe Zamisa, Rajshekhar Karpoormath, John Baptist Kirabira & Emmanuel Tebandeke Green Chemistry Letters and Reviews, Volume 16, 2023 – Issue 1 Article | Published Online: 20 Feb 2023 | Views: 548 Link: https://doi.org/10.1 080/17518253.2023.2173025
  5. Development of a sustainable low-carbon footprint for the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area: The efficacy of a TIMES/CGE hybrid framework: Kimuli Ismail, Michael Lubwama, John Baptist Kirabira, Adam Sebbit Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2022.11.144
  6. Electrochemical exfoliation and deposition of sodium-graphene oxide composite for high specific capacity cathode/anode for dual-carbon sodium ion battery application: Moses Kigozi, Gabriel N. Kasozi, Emmanuel Tebandeke, Salluri Aswini, Tanarapu Venkata Anusha, Pawan Kumar Jain, John Baptist Kirabira Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cplett.2023.140499
  7. An integrated energy recovery system for productive biogas applications: Continuous mode operation and assessment: Edmund Tumusiime, John Baptist Kirabira, Wilson Babu Musinguzi. Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2023.03.097
  8. Assessment of the techno-economic viability of B10 synthesis from second-generation biodiesel feed stocks in Uganda: Timothy Tibesigwa, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, John Baptist Kirabira. Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/14786451.2023.2191144
  9. Numerical modelling of a solar salt pan for improved salt production at Lake Katwe, Uganda: Hillary Kasedde, Aidah Namagambe, Joseph Ddumba Lwanyaga, John Baptist Kirabira, Denis Okumu: link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.csite.2022.102592
  10. A low-cost method for developing a β-sheet packed silk fibroin powder for medical application in LMICs: Yvonne Tusiimire, Michael Lubwama, John Baptist Kirabira, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Charles Ibingira, Robert Tamale Ssekitoleko. Link: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2466560/v1
  11. Synthesis and efficacy of cactus-banana peels composite as a natural coagulant for water treatment: Herbert Mpagi Kalibbala, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Onzere Maxwell Ambani. Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.100945 (Available online 8 February 2023)
  12. Effects of waste paper on fuel and mechanical properties of biogas digestate-derived briquettes. Link: Sebyoto Misaeri Lutaaya, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Joel Wakatuntu & Hillary Kasedde; Published: 21 February 2023. Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-023-03929-z
  13. Development of Rice Husk and Sawdust Mycelium-Based Bio-composites: Optimization of Mechanical, Physical and Thermal Properties. Herman Mbabali, Michael Lubwama, Vianney Andrew Yiga, Evans Were & Hillary Kasedde. Journal of The Institution of Engineers (India): Series D (2023). Link: Published: 24 February 2023
  14. Development of a Predictive Model for Industrial Circuit Breaker Degradation in Stochastic Environments. Kayenga Tendo Joshua, Peter Okidi Lating, Milton Edimu. Link: International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, Volume 8, Issue 1, January – 2023. Link: https://ijisrt.com/assets/upload/files/IJISRT23JAN1561_(1).pdf
  15. 2Feacal sludge emptying in Sub-Saharan Africa, South and Southeast Asia: A systematic review of emptying technology choices, challenges, and improvement initiatives: Authors: Muoghalu Chimdi, Semiyaga Swaib, Manga, Musa. DOI: https://doi.org/10.17615/cz3m-q728. Published February 2023
  16. Willingness to pay for COVID-19 mitigation measures in public transport and paratransit in low-income countries. Authors: Andrew Bwambale, Chinebuli Uzondu, Mohaimanul Islam, Farzana Rahman, Zahara Batool, Paul Isolo Mukwaya, Zia Wadud. Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, Volume 167, January 2023, 103561. Link: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tra.2022.103561
  17. Application of black soldier fly larvae in decentralized treatment of faecal sludge from pit latrines in informal settlements in Kampala city. Authors: Richard Tokwaro, Swaib Semiyaga, Charles B. Niwagaba, Musa Manga, Chimdi C. Muoghalu, Jotham Ivan Sempewo, Anne Nakagiri. Front. Environ. Sci., 07 February 2023, Sec. Water and Wastewater Management, Volume 11 – 2023 |https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1118635
  18. Biochar as a novel technology for treatment of onsite domestic wastewater: A critical review: Authors; Chimdi C. Muoghalu, Prosper Achaw Owusu, Sarah Lebu, Anne Nakagiri, Swaib Semiyaga, Oliver Terna Iorhemen, Musa Manga. Front. Environ. Sci., 23 February 2023, Sec. Water and Wastewater Management, Volume 11 – 2023, Link: https://doi.org/10.3389/ fenvs.2023.1095920
  19. Production and Characterization of Paper from Banana Stem Fiber: Optimization Using Boxbehnken Design (BBD). Authors: Vianney Andrew Yiga, Michael Lubwama, James Opio, Emmanuel Menya, Denis Nono, Harriet Nalubega Lubwama. Published online: 22 Mar 2023. Link: https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2023.2192019
  20. Emissions and emission factors for Dichrostachys cinerea, Morus Lactea, Piliostigma thonningii, Combretum molle, and Albizia grandibracteata firewood species and their charcoals. Authors: Michael Lubwama, Vianney Andrew Yiga, Harriet Nalubega Lubwama, Ivan Ssempijja & Joseph Kihedu. Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery (2023). Published: 01 March. Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-023-04005-2
  21. James Kaconco , Betty Nabuuma , Jude Thaddeo Mugarura , John Baptist Kirabira; (2023): Investigating relationship of master production scheduling on blood transfusion sustainability in Uganda. Published by Elsevier B.V, Social Sciences & Humanities Open, Accepted 1 April 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssaho.2023.100514
  22. Vianney Andrew Yiga, Michael Lubwama, Peter Wilberforce Olupot. (2023) Thermal stability of NaOH modified rice husk fiber-reinforced polylactic acid composites: Effect of rice husks and clay loading; Published by Elsevier B.V, Available online 15 April 2023, https://doi. org/10.1016/j.rinma.2023.100398
  23. Innocent K. Tumwebaze, Hakimu Sseviiri, Fred Henry Bateganya, John Twesige, Rebecca Scott, Sam Kayaga, Robinah Kulabako, Guy Howard; (2023) Access to and factors influencing drinking water and sanitation service levels in informal settlements: Evidence from Kampala, Uganda. Published by Elsevier Ltd, Available online 2 May 2023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.habitatint.2023.102829
  24. P.J. White, Dorothy Okello, Brian P. Casey, Claire Najjuuko, Ronald Lukanga, (2023): Codesigning with engineers for community engagement in rural Uganda. Design Science , Volume 9 , 2023 , e12; Published online by Cambridge University Press: 04 May 2023. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/dsj.2023.10
  25. Godwin Erima, Anthony Egeru, Anthony Gidudu, Yazidhi Bamutaze, Isa Kabenge, Robert Asiimwe; (2023) Determinants of households’ flood risk coping strategies in a high exposure system of the Manafwa catchment and Lake Kyoga Basin: Volume 25, Issue 5, 1 May 2023, Water Policy (2023) 25 (5): 468–491, https://doi.org/10.2166/wp.2023.231
  26. Victor Alirach, Michael Lubwama, Peter Wilberforce Olupot & Loyce Kukunda: Development and characterisation of bio-sheets from sugarcane bagasse as a potential packaging material, Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, Published: 04 August 2023. Link: https://link. springer.com/article/10.1007/s13399-023-04689-6
  27. Derrick Robert Irumba, Anthony Gidudu, Lydia Mazzi Kayondo: Analyzing the Variability of Wildfire Susceptibility in Queen Elizabeth National Park – Uganda; https://doi.org/10.5194/ica-abs-6-99-2023
  28. G. M. Wangi, P. W. Olupot, J. Byaruhanga & R. Kulabako: Characterization of Natural Zeolite and Determination of its Ion-exchange Potential for Selected Metal Ions in Water; Published: 18 September 2023, Springer line, Environmental Processes , link:https://link. springer.com/article/10.1007/s40710-023-00654-7
  29. Ivan Bamweyana, Moses Musinguzi, Lydia Mazzi Kayondo; Geostatistical Assessment of Forest-Based, Exponential Smoothing and Curve Fitting Algorithms in Forecasting Wet and Dry Conditions of the Short Rain Season at a Local Scale in Uganda. Vol 6, No 4: SeptemberLink: https://revues.imist.ma/index.php/AJLP-GS/article/view/40215/0
  30. V.A. Yiga, A. Nuwamanya, A Birungi, M. Lubwama, H.N. Lubwama: Development of carbonized rice husks briquettes: Synergy between emissions, combustion, kinetics and thermodynamic characteristics. Energy Reports, Volume 9, December 2023, 5977-5991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2023.05.066
  31. V.A. Yiga, M. Katamba, M. Lubwama, K.H. Adolfsson, M. Hakkarainen, E. Kamalha. Combustion, kinetics and thermodynamic characteristics of rice husks and rice husk-bio-composites using thermogravimetric analysis. Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. Volume 148, 11435-11454 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12458-w
  32. H.F. Kiwumulo, H. Muwonge, C. Ibingira. M. Lubwama, J.B. Kirabira, R.T. Ssekitoleko. A dielectrophoteric simulation procedure of iron-oxide micro-particle drug attachment system for leukemia treatment using COMSOL software: a potential treatment reference for LMICs. Frontiers in Medical Technology, Volume 5, 2023. https://doi.org/10.3389/fmedt.2023.1250964
  33. J. Atidi, H. Kasedde, E. Menya, P. W. Olupot, Optimization of physical and mechanical properties of porcelain tiles from coffee parchment husk ash, Journal of Engineering Research, 2023, ISSN 2307-1877, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2023.11.013
  34. J. Jjagwe, P. W. Olupot, S. Carrara, Iron oxide nanoparticles/nanocomposites derived from steel and iron wastes for water treatment: A review, Journal of Environmental Management, Volume 343, 2023, 118236, ISSN 0301-4797, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.118236.
  35. Davis Ssemwanga, Ronald Ssengendo, Lilian Mono, Ivan Bamweyana, 2023. Exploring the spatial variation of the effect of COVID-19 on property market activity in Kampala District, South African Journal of Geomatics, Vol. 12. No. 1, February 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/sajg.v12i1.2
  36. Josephine Moriku Thomas Celestino, Peter Okidi Lating, Betty Nabuuma, Vianney Andrew Yiga. (2023) “Effects of clay, gum Arabic and hybrid binders on the properties of rice and coffee husk briquettes” Results in Engineering. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rineng.2023.101488
  37. Vianney Andrew Yiga, Moses Katamba, Michael Lubwama, Karin. H. Adolfsson, Minna Hakkarainen, Edwin Kamalha. (2023) “Combustion, kinetics and thermodynamic characteristics of rice husks and rice husk-biocomposites using thermogravimetric analysis” Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10973-023-12458-w
  38. Vianney Andrew Yiga, Michael Lubwama, Denis Karemani, Denis Bbosa, Emmanuel B.O. Olotu, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Faith Natukunda. (2023) “Prediction of tensile strength of biochar filled polylactic acid composites via box-behnken design”. Journal of Engineering Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jer.2023.100142
  39. Vianney Andrew Yiga, Andrew Nuwamanya, Agatha Birungi, Michael Lubwama, Harriet Nalubega Lubwama. (2023) “Development of carbonized rice husks briquettes: Synergy between emissions, combustion, kinetics and thermodynamic characteristics”. Energy Reports. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2023.05.066
  40. Vianney Andrew Yiga, Michael Lubwama & Peter Wilberforce Olupot. (2023) “Thermal stability of NAOH modified rice husk fiber-reinforced polylactic acid composites: Effect of rice husks and clay loading”. Results in Materials. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rinma.2023.100398
  41. Denis Nsubuga, Isa Kabenge, Ahamada Zziwa, Vianney Andrew Yiga, Yusufu Mpendo, Mawejje Harbert, Ronald Kizza, Noble Banadda & Kerstin D. Wydra. (2023) “Optimization of adsorbent dose and contact time for the production of jackfruit waste nutrient-enriched biochar”. Waste Disposal & Sustainable Energy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42768-022-00123-1
  42. Athony Gidudu, Yazidhi Bamutaze, Anthony Egeru & Isa Kabenge (2023): Spatiotemporal Analysis of the Hydrological Responses to Land-Use Land-Cover Changes in the Manafwa Catchment, Eastern Uganda. https://doi.org/10.1080/00330124.2023.2275317
  43. Henry Fenekansi Kiwumulo, Haruna Muwonge, Charles Ibingira’ Michael Lubwama, John Baptist Kirabira, Robert Tamale Ssekitoleko (2030) A di-electrophoretic simulation procedure of iron-oxide micro-particle drug attachment system for leukemia treatment using COMSOL software: a potential treatment reference for LMICs. Volume 5 – 2023, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmedt.2023.1250964
  44. Nakiwala, M., Mukiibi, S., Kiggundu, A., & Elias, H. (2023). Examining Awareness, Attitudes, and Challenges of Owner Developers Regarding Mortgage Financing Eligibility Terms in GKMA, Uganda. East African Journal of Business and Economics, 6(1), 456-472. https://doi.org/10.37284/eajbe.6.1.1512
  45. Christopher Kanyesigye, Innocent Twesigye, Sara J. Marks, Charles B. Niwagaba, Robinah N. Kulabako, Giuliana Ferrero, Frank Kansiime (2023); Assessment of risks to the quality of water supplied in Bushenyi-Uganda using the water safety plan approach. https://doi.org/10.2166/wpt.2023.193