Faculty of Science

Dr. Buyinza Daniel
Faculty Dean

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Welcome to the center of experimental science, discovery and innovation.

At the faculty of science, we nurture the curious young minds into critical scientific thinkers who work out the needed solutions to the pressing community challenges. Through the diverse scientific disciplines offered, we inspire innovation through teaching and research to shape the younger scientists into the inquisitive thinkers the world needs. We invite students to walk and experience the interesting journey of exploration, inquiry, discovery and innovation in the areas of Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. We boost of a large number of highly qualified and seasoned academic staff in all the fields of science offered. The location of the University in a region rich in minerals, rich flora and fauna plus the volcanic lift with a mountainous terrene all inspire scientific curiosity for innovativeness. We promote product development of our innovations and prioritize protection of the innovations through patents and intellectual property rights with clear revenue sharing policy.

We offer postgraduate training in; master of science in ecology and conservation biology, master of science in chemistry with different applied specialties, master of science in physics focusing on all areas of physics including astrophysics, space physics, electronics and renewable energy, and master of science in mathematics with interest data science and mathematical modelling. At undergraduate we offer a bachelor science in biotechnology, industrial chemistry, industrial and applied physics

Come learn, discover and innovate with our dedicated staff in an enabling environment.

Faculty Vision
To be the number one choice for students seeking access to quality education in basic and applied sciences in the Great Lakes Region and beyond.

Faculty Mission
To provide an accessible and supportive environment for teaching, learning, research & innovation, and community engagement in the sciences.

Faculty Core Values
Our core values are: Excellence, Integrity, People Oriented, Innovation, Team work and Result Oriented. Integrity is at the heart of all our activities- we aim for transparency and dedication to service and while maintaining high standards of ethical behaviour and a strong sense of purpose. We are driven by excellence and a desire to get it right every time. These core values are embedded in the University core values which are Integrity, Excellence, Diversity, Academic Freedom, Collegiality, Community Orientation and Lifelong Learning.

Programmes

Programme Code Duration Study time
Masters degrees
Master of Science in Mathematics MSM 2 Years Fulltime
Master of Science in Chemistry MSC 2 Years Fulltime
Master of Science in Physics MSP 2 Years Fulltime
Bachelors degrees
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry KIC 3 Years Fulltime
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology KIB 3 Years Fulltime
Bachelor of Industrial and Applied Physics KAP 3 Years Fulltime
Short courses
Higher Education Bridging Certificate HEC 1 Year Fulltime

Staff members

Dr. Buyinza Daniel

Faculty Dean
Ph.D. Chemistry (UON), MSc.Chemistry (UON), BSc. Educ (KYU) View Profile

Dr. Namayanja Proscovia

Associate Dean
Ph.D. Applied Math; MSc. Applied Math; PGD. Mathematical Sciences; BSc. Ed View Profile

Dr. Julius Alexander Arinaitwe

Chief, Directorate of Research & Grants
B.Sc. (Hons.) MAK; M.Sc. MAK; Ph. D MAK; MBA USW, UK View Profile

Assoc. Prof. Aventino Kasangaki

Associate Professor
PhD Ecology (MUST), M.Sc Zoology(MAK), PGDE (MAK), B.Sc Botany and Zoology (MAK) View Profile

Dr. Damian Kajunguri

Senior Lecturer
PhD. (Math); MSc. (Math); PGD (Math Sciences); BSc. Educ. (Math/Phys) View Profile

Dr. Steven Rwabona Katashaya

Senior Lecturer
Ph.D, (Electrical Engineering Science); MSc. (Physics & Electronics); BSc. (Phy & Math); Dip. Datametrics View Profile

Dr. Kajumba Pamella Katalihwa

Lecturer
Ph.D. Physics ; PG Cert. Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis, Philosophy of methods, Scholarly writing, Solar systems design & applications; MSc. Renewable energy; BSc. (Physics) Phd(Physics-Student), MRET(MAK): View Profile

Dr. Habakwiha Vianney

Lecturer- Physics
Ph.D (Radiation Physics); MSc. Physics; BSc. Physics & Math, Dip. Educ.(Secondary) ITEK. View Profile

Dr. Habumugisha Isaac

Lecturer
PhD (Astrophysics); MSc. Physics; Post Gr. Dip. – Dev’t Studies (PPM); BSc. Educ. (Math & Physics); Certificates: Basics of Grant and Proposal writing; Research Writing in the Sciences, by INASP-UK(Author AID) View Profile

Dr. Hannington Ngabirano

Lecturer - Cheminstry
PhD. - Chemistry; MSc. Chemistry; BSc. Chemistry; Dip. Ed View Profile

Dr. Nahurira Ruth

Lecturer-Biology
PhD. (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology); MSc. (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology); BSc. Ed View Profile

Dr. Ahimbisibwe John Bosco

Lecturer
PhD Bioresources Science; MPhil. in Fisheries Biology and Fisheries Mgt; BSc. Zoology, Botany & Psychology; Dip. Educ. View Profile

Dr. Mukasa Tebandeke Isharq-Zubair

Lecturer
PhD Philosophy; MSc. View Profile

Dr. George Kwesiga

Lecturer-Organic Synthesis
PhD. Organic Chemistry (University of Potsdam), M.Sc. Chem. (UON), B. Sc. Ed (MAK) View Profile

Dr. Denis Okello

Lecturer-Botany
Ph.D (UST); MSc. Bot. (Mak); BSc. Ed. (MUST) View Profile

Dr. Kito Silas Luliro

Lecturer-Pure Mathematics
PhD-Math(Mak), MSc. Math(Mak), Dip. CES(Mak), BSc(Math, Econ, Stat)-Math-Major(Mak). View Profile

Dr. Nakato Sarah

Lecturer-Mathematics
Ph.D. Math (TU Graz); MSc. Math (Mak); BSc. Ed. (KYU) View Profile

Dr. Jimmy Moses Tindamanyire

Lecturer - Biotechnology
PhD. Biotech (QUT); MSc. Crop Sci (MAK); M. Biosafety (UNIVPM); BSc. Agric (MAK) View Profile

Dr. Andrew Kalyebi

Lecturer - Zoology
PhD (KU), MSc (MUK), BSc (MUK) View Profile

Dr. Ivan Oyege

Lecturer - Physical Chemistry
Ph.D.(FIU); MSc.(FIU); MSc.(MAK); BSCE(BU) View Profile

Tumuhimbise Bazeyo Edson

Assistant Lecturer
MSc. (Maths); BSc. (Math, Computer Science, Physics); Dip. in Educ. Sec View Profile

Twagiramaria Fortunate

Assistant Lecturer
MSc. Bio.; BSc. Educ. View Profile

Twinamatsiko Richard

Assistant Lecturer
PhD student (Chemistry) Kyambogo University, MSc (Chemistry) Kampala International University, BSc Industrial Chemistry Makerere University View Profile

Atuhaire Mackline

Assistant Registrar
PhD - Candidate (KAB) MA. HRM, (KAB) B. Office Mgt & Sec.Studies (BSU) Dip. Sec. Studies (BSU) Cert. Sec. Studies (NCBS) Admin. Officers’ Law (LDC) Cert. PAM (MAK) View Profile

Katende Ronald

Assistant Lecturer
Ph.D - Computational Maths [Machine Learning] (Mak/UiB) MSc. Math (Financial) - (JKUAT/PAUSTI) BSc. Physical (Maths, Statistics) - (Mak) View Profile

Ashabahebwa Catherine

Assistant Lecturer-Mathematics
M.Sc. Mathematics (MUST), BSc.Ed(Hons) – Mathematics & Physics (KAB), DIP.EDU SEC- Mathematics & Physics KYU- NTC KABALE View Profile

Barbara Ganza

Assistant Lecturer - Industrial Cheminstry/Natural Products
MSc.Chem (MUK), BSc.Ed (KYU) View Profile

Robert Mugabe

Assistant Lecturer - Physics (Electronics)
MSc. (Physics with Electronics), Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), (2017) BSc. Ed. (Physics and Mathematics), MUST, (2013) View Profile

Gerald Adiga

Assistant Lecturer - Botany
PhD Candidate, Plant Breeding and Biotechnology (MaK), MSc. Botany(Mak), BSc. Ed(MUST), DPPM (UMI) View Profile

Niwamanya Duncan

Assistant Lecturer (Physics)
Master of Science in Physics-(MUST); Bachelor of Science with Education (MUST) View Profile

Kakai Diana

Technician (Physics)
BST-Physics, 1st Class (KYU 2024) Dip. Science Lab. Tech-Physics (MUST 2013) View Profile

Ndahiriwe Emmanuel

Senior Assistant Technician (Chemistry)
DLT(Chemistry), CLT- MUST, CCA- Geses U Ltd. View Profile

Tukamushaba Christine

Senior Assistant Technician (Biology)
Dip. Laboratory Technology; Cert. Electrical installation craft part II; UCE View Profile

Godwin Nuwagaba

Assistant Technician - Chemistry
DLT (MUST) View Profile

Annah Mpirirwe

Assistant Technician - Biology
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Ronald Guma

Assistant Technician - Physics
Diploma in science laboratory technology (MUST) View Profile

Visiting Scholars

Dr. Abubakar Chadi Sadiq

Senior Lecturer
PhD (USM); MSc. BSc (UNIMAID) View Profile

Publications

Mukasa-Tebandeke I. Z. Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, Kabale University, Uganda Karume I. Chemistry Department, School of Physical Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda Mutesasira J. External Studies Department, Institute of Distance Education, Makerere University, Uganda Wasajja H. Z. Departments of Earth Sciences, Wesleyan University, Connecticut USA Nankinga R. Departments of Earth Sciences, Wesleyan University, Connecticut US . (2019) . Biogas Synthesis as Means of Solid Waste Management in Kampala, Uganda . Scientific Review , [online] Volume 5(12), pp. 198-204. Available at: URL: https://arpgweb.com/journal/journal/10
P. Failler, R. Kasisi, C. Akachuku, A. Assogbadjo, E. Boyd, E. Effiom, P. Elias, M. W. A. Halmy, K. Heubach, A. Mohamed, C. Ntshane, G. Rajoelison, , C. Lambini, A. Kasangaki, A. Mahamane . (2018) . Nature’s contributions to people and quality of life . In: E. Archer ,L. Dziba, , K. J. Mulongoy, M. A Maoela, . M. Walters, , The IPBES regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Africa.. Paris: IPBES, pp. 7–130.

Projects

Prof. Balazs Szendroi, Prof. Sophie Frisch, Prof. David Ssevviiri, Dr. Sarah Nakato, Dr. Annet Kyomuhangi January, 2025
1. Dr. George Kwesiga 2. Dr. Daniel Buyinza 3. Dr. Denis Okello 4. Dr. Daniel Matovu January, 2024 → December, 2024
Dr. George Kwesiga, Dr. Daniel Buyinza, Dr. Denis Okello and Dr. Daniel Matovu January, 2024 → December, 2024
Dr. Julius Arinaitwe (Partnership Development & Coordination Consultant), Sempungu Joseph Godfrey (Communication Consultant), Stephen Kigoolo (Training & Survey for Reptiles and Amphibians Consultant), Dr. Fiona Mutekanga (Masters Students Supervisor), Assoc Prof. Ilya Maclean (Principle Technical Advisor), Dr. Lynda Donaldson (Expert on papyrus endemic birds) January, 2023 → January, 2026
Dr. Daniel Buyinza Dr. Ivan Gumula Denis Akampurira Dr. Herbert Ninsiima May, 2021 → May, 2022
Daniel Buyinza, Derese Solomon and Albert Ndakala September, 2015 → May, 2020
Daniel Buyinza, Solomon Derese, Abiy Yenesew, Leonidah Kerubo Omosa and Yusuf Amir O February, 2012 → December, 2012

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