Academic

Atuhairwe Patience

Atuhairwe Patience is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics and Business Education, Faculty of Education and Humanities at Gulu University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Economics at Makerere University. She completed her Bachelor of Science Education, specializing in Economics at Gulu University in 2007. After graduating, she served as a Teaching Assistant in the department from 2008 to 2009. In 2014, she obtained her Master of Arts in...

Dr. Ayiiko Herbert

Dr. Herbert Ayiiko is a Medical doctor and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Internal Medicine at Gulu University. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from Gulu University and has strong academic and clinical interest in Internal Medicine, with a particular focus on Infectious diseases and cardiology. Dr. Ayiiko has over seven years of clinical experience, including work with Médecins Sans Frontières and Medical Teams International,...

Akello Mercy Linda

A Public Health Specialist with a strong passion for infectious disease prevention and control. My work focuses on improving health outcomes among vulnerable and underserved populations, particularly refugees and displaced communities. Experienced in research and program implementation across areas such as maternal health, neglected tropical diseases, hepatitis B vaccination, and health systems strengthening. Linda is skilled in mixed-methods research and is committed to translating evidence into practical, community-centered solutions that...

Paige Balcom

Dr. Paige Balcom is an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at Gulu University. She is also Co Founder and Co CEO of Takataka Plastics, a social enterprise in Gulu that recycles plastic waste locally while creating jobs for vulnerable youth. Dr. Paige earned her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She was a Fulbright Scholar in 2025, and her work at the intersection of...

Achan Jennifer

Ms. Achan Jennifer is a dedicated professional with Master’s in Public Health (MPH) and a bachelor in Public Administration (BPA). she is making positive impact in her community through education, advocacy and research. she has focus on women cancers specifically on early detection and symptom awareness and she is advancing her research training particularly qualitative research at Gulu University.