Assoc. Prof. Martine Nyeko

Associate Professor

Dr. Martine Nyeko is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at Gulu University, Uganda. He earned his Ph.D. in Hydrology from the University of Naples Federico II, Italy, in 2010, specializing in the analysis and modeling of water and agricultural systems.

With over fifteen years of teaching and multidisciplinary research experience, Dr. Nyeko’s expertise spans water resource development and management, climate science, and environmental systems analysis. His scholarly work integrates engineering, hydrology, and sustainability science to address critical challenges in water security, agricultural productivity, and climate change adaptation.

A dynamic, forward-thinking, and collaborative professional, Dr. Nyeko has a proven track record in problem-solving and fostering innovation within academic and research settings. He is highly skilled in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing, with advanced capability in interpreting and analysing imagery for environmental applications ranging from watershed management to agricultural monitoring and climate impact assessment.

Through his teaching, research, and community engagement, Dr. Nyeko continues to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers while contributing to sustainable solutions for global water and environmental challenges.

Qualifications

Institution Period Degree obtained
UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES FEDERICO II-ITALY 2010 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD)
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY 2007 MASTER OF SCIENCE – CIVIL ENGINEERING
MAKERERE UNIVERSITY 2001 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Research Interests

Dr. Martine Nyeko’s research focuses on the sustainable management of water and agricultural systems under the pressures of climate change. His work integrates hydrological modeling, climate science, and agricultural systems analysis to develop practical solutions for water security, climate resilience, and food production. Leveraging advanced GIS and Remote Sensing technologies, he applies geospatial analysis to monitor environmental changes, optimize irrigation, and inform policy on land and water use. Driven by a commitment to multidisciplinary problem-solving, Dr. Nyeko bridges engineering, environmental science, and community engagement to advance sustainable development in both local and global contexts.

Publications

Openy, G., Nono, D., Byakatonda, J., Labeja, R. L., Nyeko, M. (2025) . (2025) . Application of Geomodeller in Production of Enhanced Lithological Map for Groundwater Exploration . Cureus Journal of Engineering, [online] Volume . Available at: https://www.cureusjournals.com/articles/5364-application-of-geomodeller-in-production-of-enhanced-lithological-map-for-groundwater-exploration#!/
Atube, F., Okello, M. D,, Nyeko, M., Malinga, G. M., Omony, W. G., Okello, I. U. (2025) . (2025) . Analysis of Seasonal Rainfall Trends and Farmers’ Perceptions of Rainfall Variability Impacts in Amuru District, Uganda . Ipolto; Preprint
Bwambale, Bosco; Muhumuza, Moses; Kahigwa, Thaddeo Tibasiima; Baluku, Stanley Mbalibulha Bakahinga; Kasozi, Humphrey; Nyeko, Martine; Kervyn, Matthieu (2021) . (2023) . Foundations of indigenous knowledge on disasters due to natural hazards: lessons from the outlook on floods among the Bayira of the Rwenzori region . Disasters, [online] Volume 47(1), pp. 181-204. Available at: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/disa.12529
Bwambale, Bosco; Nyeko, Martine; Sekajugo, John; Kervyn, Matthieu (2022) . (2022) . The essential contribution of indigenous knowledge to understanding natural hazards and disaster risk: historical evidence from the Rwenzori (Uganda) . Nat Hazards , [online] Volume 110, pp. 1847–1867. Available at: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11069-021-05015-x
Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Basil Mugonola, George William Omony & Ipolto Okello-Uma . (2022) . Farmers’ perceptions of climate change, long-term variability and trends in rainfall in Apac district, northern Uganda
Atube, Francis; Malinga, Geoffrey M; Nyeko, Martine; Okello, Daniel M; Mugonola, Basil; Omony, George William; Okello-Uma, Ipolto(2022) . (2022) . Farmers’ perceptions of climate change, long-term variability and trends in rainfall in Apac district, northern Uganda . CABI Agriculture and Bioscience, 3
Francis Atube, Daniel M. Okello, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko & Ipolto Okello-Uma . (2022) . Farmers’ adaptation to climate change and crop yield: a case of Amuru and Apac districts of Northern Uganda . International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability , 20(5), pp. 967-981
Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Simon Peter Alarakol & Ipolto Okello-Uma . (2021) . Determinants of smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to the effects of climate change: Evidence from northern Uganda . Available at: https://agricultureandfoodsecurity.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40066-020-00279-1
Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Simon Peter Alarakol and Ipolto Okello‑Uma (2021) . (2021) . Determinants of smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to the effects of climate change: Evidence from northern Uganda . Agriculture & Food Security, 10, p. 6
Francis Atube, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Martine Nyeko, Daniel M. Okello, Simon Peter Alarakol and Ipolto Okello‑Uma; Agriculture & Food Security. (2021) . (2021) . Determinants of smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to the effects of climate change: Evidence from northern Uganda . Agriculture & Food Security, 10(6)
Francis Atube1*, Geoffrey M. Malinga2, Martine Nyeko3, Daniel M. Okello4, Simon Peter Alarakol5 and Ipolto Okello‑Uma6 . (2021) . Determinants of smallholder farmers’ adaptation strategies to the effects of climate change: Evidence from northern Uganda . Agriculture & Food Security, 10(6)
Bosco Bwambale, Martine Nyeko, Moses Muhumuza Matthieu Kervyn (2020) . (2020) . Questioning knowledge foundation: What is the best way to integrate knowledge to achieve substantial disaster risk reduction? . International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction, 51
Atube, Francis; Okello, Daniel M; Malinga, Geoffrey M; Nyeko, Martine; Okello-Uma, Ipolto; International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, Taylor & Francis, . (2020) . Farmers’ adaptation to climate change and crop yield: a case of Amuru and Apac districts of Northern Uganda . International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability , 20(4), pp. 967-981
. (2019) . Using indigenous knowledge to model land suitability for crops in Amuru district, northern Uganda . African Journal of Food Agriculture Nutrition and Development , 19(4)
Nuwategeka, E., and Nyeko, M. (2019). . (2019) . Using indigenous knowledge to model land suitability evaluation for crops in Amuru district, Northern Uganda . African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition, and Development, 19(4)
. (2019) . Using Indigenous Knowledge to Model Land Suitability for crops in Amuru District, Northern Uganda. . African Journal Of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development , 19(3)
Pen-Mogi N., Nyeko M.; Leal Filho W. (eds) (2018) . (2018) . Introduction of a Biodiversity Farming Concept in Amuru District, Uganda . Handbook of Climate Change Resilience. Springer, Cham, [online] Volume , pp. 1-18. Available at: https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-3-319-71025-9_103-1
Bwambale, B. Muhumuza, M. & Nyeko, M., (2018). . (2018) . Traditional ecological knowledge and flood risk management: A preliminary case study of the Rwenzori . Journal of Disaster Risk Studies , 10(1), pp. a536
B. Arwenyo  1 *, J. Wasswa 2, M. Nyeko 3, G.N. Kasozi 2 . (2017) . The impact of septic systems density and nearness to spring water points, on water quality . African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 11(1), pp. 11-18
Nuwategeka, E. Nyeko, M (2017) . (2017) . Indigenous land suitability evaluation system of the Acholi tribe of Northern Uganda
Arwenyo, B., Wasswa, J., Nyeko, M. and Kasozi, G. N. (2017) . (2017) . The impact of septic systems density and nearness to spring water points, on water quality. , pp. 11-18
Arwenyo, B., Wasswa, J., Nyeko, M. and Kasozi, G. N. (2017) . (2017) . The impact of septic systems density and nearness to spring water points, on water quality , pp. 11-18
Nono, D, T Odirile, P., P Parida, B., & Nyeko, M (2016) . (2016) . Sampling design for calibration of hydraulic and chlorine decay models of water distribution systems . Available at: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Sampling-Design-for-Calibration-of-Hydraulic-and-of-Nono-Odirile/37fc7dbf59b28f3c60cdfbec0ffdfa372f3bc9bc?p2df
Nyeko M., 2015 . (2014) . Hydrologic Modelling of Data Scarce Basin with SWAT Model: Capabilities and Limitations . Water Resources Management, 29, pp. 81-94
Nyeko M., 2012 . (2012) . GIS and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis for Land Use Resource Planning . Journal of Geographic Information System., 4(4), pp. 341-348
Nyeko M., G. D'Urso, W. W., Immerzeel (2012) . (2012) . Adaptive simulation of land use change impact on water resources in Aswa basin . Journal of Agricultural Engineering, 43(4)

Projects

Supervision

Ph.D. students
1. Atube Francis (Gulu University), Title of Thesis: The effects of climatic variability on agricultural productivity and adaptation strategies of smallholder farmers. Completed

2. Bwambbale Bosco (Universiteit Brussel – VUB), Title of Thesis: The role of indigenous knowledge in building resilience to flood risks: A socio-epistemic outlook on case study from the Rwenzori Region (Uganda). Completed

3. Nuwetegeka Expidito (Gulu University), Title of Thesis: Using Indigenous Knowledge to Model Land Suitability for crops in Amuru District, Northern Uganda. Completed

4. Bongomin Joachim (Gulu University), Title of Thesis: Groundwater potential mapping using hydrologic, hydrogeologic and structural models in Tochi Watershed (Uganda), On-going

5. Achan Hilda (Gulu University), Title of Thesis: Sustainability of Crop Residues for Energy Production: A Geospatial Modelling Approach), On-going

MSc. students.
1. Acan Hilda (Gulu University), Dissertation: Effects of land use/cover changes on sediment loading and streamflow in Agago sub-catchment, northern Uganda. Completed

2. Oguli Francis (Gulu University), Dissertation: Access & utilization of agrometeorological Information by farmers’ in Teso sub-region. Completed

3. Lajul Peter (Gulu University), Dissertation: Effect of Using Indigenous Knowledge of Weather Forecast on Crop Production in Gulu District. Completed

4. Kilama David (Gulu University), Dissertation: Effect of Deforestation on Local Climate: A Case of Adjumani and Amuru Districts. Completed

5. Ekwaniat Ignatius (Gulu University), Dissertation: under development

6. Okwir Boniface (Gulu University), Dissertation: under development

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