Department of Biosystems Engineering

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Biosystems Engineering Department is mandated to carry out teaching, research and outreach in the application of engineering and biological sciences in the production of food, feed and fibre; provision of potable water and water for production, clean energy and environment management. It hosts the BSc in Biosystems Engineering, MSc in Biosystems Engineering and MSc in Renewable Energy and Energy Access Programmes. A new programme of Bachelor of Science in Water Resources and Climate Resilience Engineering is undergoing accreditation by the National Council for Higher Education. The University plans to grow this department into a fully-fledged engineering faculty.

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Dr. Collins Okello

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Assoc. Prof. Martine Nyeko

Associate Professor 		PhD(UNINA), MA(MAK), BA(MAK) View Profile

Eng. Dr. Emmanuel Menya

Senior Lecturer 		Ph.D(Mak), MSc(KTH), BSc(Mak) View Profile

Eng. Dr. Ebangu Orari Benedict (PhD)

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Dr. Denis Nono

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Dr. Geoffrey Openy

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Eng. Dr. Jimmy Byakatonda

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Joachim Bongomin

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Okiror Grace Patrick

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Okwir Gustavio

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Kivumbi Benard

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Obia Alfred

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Amanyire Fredrick

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Okoya James

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Mwa Peter Okot

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Amony Concy

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Laker Fiona

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Programme Duration Study time
Master of Science in Biosystems Engineering 2 Years Weekday

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Publications

Menya, E., Okello, C., Storz, H., Wakatuntu, J., Turyasingura, M., & Okot, D. K. (2025) . (2026) . A review of progress on torrefaction , pyrolysis and briquetting of banana plant wastes for biofuels. , pp. 13227–13269
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
Kasima, J. S., Mugonola, B., Menya, E., Ndaula, S. and Ndyomugyenyi, E. K. (2025). . (2025) . Black soldier flies as a latent driver to attaining selected SDGs in a developing country context- the case of Uganda . An international journal of environmental health and sustainability, 11(1)
Eling, J., Menya, E., Atim, M.R. et al. (2025) . (2025) . Optimisation of torrefaction conditions of groundnut shell and maize stalk , pp. 19207–19238
Eling, J., Menya, E., Atim, M.R. et al. (2025) . (2025) . Effect of torrefaction on combustion kinetic parameters of groundnut shell and maize stalk , pp. 18311–18329
Olupot, W. P., Ruhweza, G. C., Kavuma, M. E., Bongole, M., Wakatuntu, J., Jjagwe, J., & Menya, E. (2025) . (2025) . Optimization of Phosphates , Nitrates and Turbidity Removal from Handwashing Wastewater Using Char Byproducts from Sponge Iron Production. , pp. 1557–1577
Jimmy Eling, David K. Okot, Emmanuel Menya, Michael R. Atim . (2024) . Densification of raw and torrefied biomass: A review . Biomass and Bioenergy, 184
Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Joel Wakatuntu, Medard Turyasingura, Joseph Jjagwe, Emmanuel Menya, Mackay Okure . (2024) . Optimization of heavy metal removal by activated carbon obtained as a co-product from fast pyrolysis of rice husks
Castellani, P., Ferronato, N., Barbieri, J., Menya, E., Marco, C. M., & Torretta, V. (2024) . (2024) . Solid Waste Management in Ugandan developing cities: Material Flow Analysis and Sustainable Practices for Reducing the Global Warming Potential , pp. 1099-1111
Joseph Atidi, Hillary Kasedde, Emmanuel Menya, Peter Wilberforce Olupot . (2023) . Optimization of physical and mechanical properties of porcelain tiles from coffee parchment husk ash . Journal of Engineering Research
Emmanuel Menya, Henning Storz, Peter Wilberforce Olupot . (2023) . Special issue on extended application of biomass-based activated carbon in water and wastewater treatment . Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 194, pp. 242-244
Emmanuel Menya, Joseph Jjagwe, Herbert Mpagi Kalibbala, Henning Storz, Peter Wilberforce Olupot . (2023) . Progress in deployment of biomass-based activated carbon in point-of-use filters for removal of emerging contaminants from water . Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 192, pp. 412-440
Isaac Rubagumya, Allan J. Komakech, Emmanuel Menya, Simon Kizito, Ahamada Zziwa, Isa Kabenge . (2023) . Postharvest Losses of Fruits and Vegetables Along Their Urban Supply Chain in Eastern Africa: a Case Study of Uganda Towards Sustainable Management . Journal of Biosystems Engineering, 48, pp. 105-114
Joel Wakatuntu, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Joseph Jjagwe, Emmanuel Menya, Mackay Okure . (2023) . Optimization of pyrolysis conditions for production of rice husk-based bio-oil as an energy carrier
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
V. A. Yiga, M. Lubwama, J. Opio, E. Menya, D. Nono & H. N. Lubwama (2023) . (2023) . Production and Characterization of Paper from Banana Stem Fiber: Optimization Using Box-behnken Design (BBD) . Journal of Natural Fibers, 20(1)
Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Emmanuel Menya, Festo Lubwama, Lawrence Ssekaluvu, Betty Nabuuma, Joel Wakatuntu . (2022) . Effects of sawdust and adhesive type on the properties of rice husk particleboards . Results in Engineering, 16
Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Emmanuel Menya, Joseph Jjagwe, Joel Wakatuntu, Franz Román, Oliver Hensel . (2022) . Optimization of roughing filtration unit for a handwashing wastewater recirculation point-of-use system , pp. 2528-2544
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

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