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), MSc.Civil(MAK), BSc.AGE (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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Paige Balcom

Lecturer 		PhD (UC Berkeley), MSc MechEng (UC Berkeley), BSc M (UNH) View Profile

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

Beatrice Arwenyo, Nyeko Martine, Geoffrey M. Malinga, Jac J. Varco, Todd Mlsna . (2026) . Transport Pathways of Biochar Enhanced Phosphorus Uptake to Root Surface: A Review . Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment, 15(2), pp. 141-172
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
Nyeko Martine, Beatrice Arwenyo, Fredrick Amanyire . (2026) . Systems Approach to Climate Change Crisis, Global Perspective, and Uganda’s Outlook – A Review . Cureus Journal of Engineering
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
Francis Atube, Daniel Micheal Okello, Nyeko Martine, Geoffrey Maxwel Malinga . (2025) . Localising Climate Change: Farmers’ Perception and Rainfall Trends in Amuru District of Uganda. . African Journal of Climate Change and Resource Sustainability
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)

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