Department of Biosystems Engineering

Department of Biosystems Engineering

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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Staff Members

	Assoc. Prof. Martine Nyeko Associate Professor		View Profile
	Dr. Collins Okello Senior Lecturer		View Profile
	Eng. Dr. Ebangu Orari Benedict (PhD) Senior Lecturer		View Profile
	Dr. Denis Nono Lecturer		View Profile
	Amanyire Fredrick Lecturer		View Profile
	Obia Alfred Lecturer		View Profile
	Kivumbi Bernard Lecturer		View Profile
	Okwir Gustavio Lecturer		View Profile
	Okiror Grace Patrick Lecturer		View Profile
	Joachim Bongomin Lecturer		View Profile
	Eng. Dr. Jimmy Byakatonda Lecturer		View Profile
	Dr. Geoffrey Openy Lecturer		View Profile
	Dr. Emmanuel Menya Lecturer	Ph.D(Mak), MSc(KTH), BSc(Mak)	View Profile
	Okoya James Assistant Lecturer		View Profile
	Mwa Peter Okot Technician		View Profile
	Amony Concy computer Laboratory Attendant		View Profile
	Laker Fiona Office Attendant		View Profile

Programmes

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

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Publications

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

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

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

Joseph Jjagwe, Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Emmanuel Menya, Herbert Mpagi Kalibbala . (2021) . Synthesis and Application of Granular Activated Carbon from Biomass Waste Materials for Water Treatment . Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 6(4), pp. 292-322

Peter Wilberforce Olupot, Emmanuel Menya, Joseph Jjagwe, Joel Wakatuntu, Tonny Kavuma, Andrew Wabwire, Steven Kavuma, Samuel Okodi Mcmondo, Betty Nabuuma, Herbert Mpagi Kalibbala . (2021) . Development and appraisal of handwash-wastewater treatment system for water recycling as a resilient response to COVID-19 . Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 9(5)

G. Ogwang, P.W. Olupot, H. Kasedde, E. Menya, H. Storz, Y. Kiros . (2021) . Experimental evaluation of rice husk ash for applications in geopolymer mortars . Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, 6(2), pp. 160-167

E. Menya, P. W. Olupot, H. Storz, M. Lubwama, Y. Kiros . (2020) . Synthesis and evaluation of activated carbon from rice husks for removal of humic acid from water . Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 12, pp. 3229-3248

E. Menya, P. W. Olupot, H. Storz, M. Lubwama, Y. Kiros & M. J. John . (2019) . Effect of alkaline pretreatment on the thermal behavior and chemical properties of rice husk varieties in relation to activated carbon production . Journal of Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry, 139, pp. 1681-1691

E. Menya, P. W. Olupot, H. Storz, M. Lubwama, Y. Kiros, M. J. John . (2019) . Optimization of pyrolysis conditions for char production from rice husks and its characterization as a precursor for production of activated carbon . Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery, 10, pp. 57-72

E. Menya, P.W. Olupot, H. Storz, M. Lubwama, Y. Kiros . (2018) . Characterization and alkaline pretreatment of rice husk varieties in Uganda for potential utilization as precursors in the production of activated carbon and other value-added products . Waste Management, 81, pp. 104-116

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