Dr. Paul I Mukwaya
 Dr. Paul I MukwayaAcademic Office: Office Number 2: COCIS Building Block A Administrative Office: Department of Geography, Geo-information and Climatic Sciences (DGGCS), College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Makerere University, PO Box 7062 Kampala, Ug  +256 755 653419  paul.isolomukwaya@mak.ac.ug or pmukwaya@gmail.com |
He lives and works in Uganda for Makerere University in the Department of Geography, Geo-informatics and Climatic Sciences (DGGCS). My work is grounded in geography, but frequently interdisciplinary broadly defined; with expertise and research interests at the interface of geography and society, urban and regional sciences, transport policy and planning, human-environmental interactions, and, regional and local economic development. Inspired by his experiences as a Geographer, Paul’s research and publications to date are wide-ranging. His research focus dovetails diverse realms of geographical thought and applications in four core areas, many of which employ interdisciplinary and creative methods for theorizing geographical practice and engaging policy, communities and academia. First, he collaboratively pursues empirical work grounded in quantitative social sciences to address the institutional evolution and effectiveness of laws, regulations, and policies for the governance of environmental and landscape challenges. Secondly, he has paid attention to the transition to sustainable transportation with emphasis in planning and policy to manage travel demand in cities. Thirdly, he explores the processes of urbanization, migration and contemporary problems of urban management across the East African region. Fourthly, he also engages in scholarship on cities and sustainability lies at the intersection of and implications of environmental change, energy policy and responses to changing urban systems Website: |
Publications:
1. Semakula, H. M.; Liang, S., Mukwaya, I. P., Mugagga, F., NSeka D., Wasswa, H., Mwendwa, P., Kayima, P., Achuu, S. P., and Nakato, J.. 2023. Bayesian belief network modeling approach for predicting and ranking risk factors for malaria infections among children under five years in refugee settlements in Uganda. Malaria Journal, 2023) 22:297 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-023-04735-8
2. Semakula, H. M.; Liang, S., Mukwaya, I. P., Mugagga, F. 2023. Application of a Bayesian network modelling approach to predict the cascading effects of COVID-19 restrictions on the planting activities of smallholder farmers in Uganda. Agricultural Systems, 211(2023). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agsy.2023.103733
3. Odwa Atari, D., Mukwaya, I. P., and Ddumba, S. D. 2023. Spatial variations and determinants of childhood diarrhea management in Uganda, African Geographical Review, DOI: 10.1080/19376812.2023.2209552
4. Semakula, H. M.; Liang, S., Mukwaya, I. P., Mugagga, F., Swahn, M., Nseka, D., Wasswa, H., and Kayima, P. 2023. Determinants of malaria infections among children in refugee settlements in Uganda during 2018–2019. Infectious Diseases of Poverty. (2023) 12:31. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-023-01090-3
5. Ortiz, C., Padan, Y., Desmaison, B., Broto, V. C., Kisembo, T., Mbabazi, J., Mukwaya, I. P., Namuli, H., Lwasa, S., and Rendell, J. 2022. Affective Infrastructures of Knowledge Co-production. Urban Transcripts: The Journal 5(2) Dec 2022
6. Kusima, S. K., Egeru, A., Namaalwa, J., Byakagaba, P. Mfitumukiza, D. and Mukwaya, I. P., Mensah, S., Asiimwe, R. 2022. Ecosystem services potential interconnectness with land use/land cover dynamics in Western Uganda. Land 2022, 11, 2056. https://doi.org/10.3390/land11112056
7. Buyana, K., Walubwa, J. J. A., Mukwaya, I. P., Sseviiri, H., Byarugaba, D., Nakyagaba, G. N. 2022. Global Norms, African Contexts: A Framework for Localizing SDGs in Cities. In: Croese, S., Parnell, S. (eds) Localizing the SDGs in African Cities. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-95979-1_3
8. Kusima, S. K., Egeru, A., Namaalwa, J., Byakagaba, P. Mfitumukiza, D. and Mukwaya, I. P. 2022. Anthropogenic induced land use/cover change dynamics of Budongo-Bugoma landscape in the Albertine region, Uganda. The Egyptian Journal of Remote Sensing and Space Sciences 25 (2022) 639–649
9. Buyana, K., McClure, A. Walubwa, J., Korateng, K., Mukwaya, I. P. and Taylor, A. 2022. Power Dynamics in Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Urban Transitions. Environmental Science and Policy 131 (2022) 135–142
10. Were, A. G., Mukiibi, S., Nawangwe, B., Mukwaya, I. P., Nakangu, B., Nambatya, J., Kisitu, D. 2021. A spontaneous location theory and how street vendors acquire spaces. International Journal of Architecture and Urban Development, 12(3): 5-14. DOI: 10.30495/ijaud.2021.58555.1510.
Teaching activities:
Current:
1) DRM7208: Urban Risk Management [2018 – To date]
2) DRM7105: Legal Aspects of Disaster Risk Reduction [2018 – To date]
3) GEO7115: Geographical Thought and Applications [2017- To date]
4) GEO1206/ENR2206: Urbanization and Environment [2015 – To date]
5) LUD7218: Field Course: Regional Ecological Planning Studio [2017 – To date]
6) LUD7103: Sustainable Urban and Regional Development [2015 – To date]
7) MET3102: Meteorology and Human Environment [2013 – To date]
8) MET7204: Atmospheric Pollution and Air Quality [2020 – To date]
Previous:
1) GEO2111: Quantitative Techniques in Geography [2013 – 2017]
2) GEO2201: Research Methods [2013 – 2016]
3) GEO2213: Settlement Geography [2013 – To date]
4) GEO3101: Development of Modern Geography [2003 – 2008]
5) GEO3203: Transport Geography [2013 – To date]
6) GEO7102: Philosophy and Foundations of Geography [2013 – 2017]
7) GEO7102: Land Use Planning and Land Evaluation [2013]
8) LUD7201: Regional Development and Urban Planning [2014 – 2017]
9) TOU3234: Transport Laws and Regulations [2013 – 2020]
Student supervision:
PhD- Ongoing:
1. Adeleye, Bamiji Michael. Ongoing PhD research. Modeling the influence of urban change on energy consumption in Niger State Nigeria (PhD Urban Planning – Makerere University) (Submitted for Examination – Expected graduation 2023)
2. Nakanwagi Rasheeda. Ongoing PhD research. Optimization of Urban Public Transport in Uganda: A Case Study of the Greater Kampala. PhD Studies in Regional and Urban Planning at Makerere University College of Engineering, Design Art and Technology -Department of Architecture and Physical Planning
3. Tugume, Denis. Ongoing PhD research. Determining the contribution of Green Infrastructure to ecosystem Services and Resilience in Kampala Metropolitan Area (PhD Geography – Makerere University) (Expected graduation 2023)
4. Oryang, Alex Chono. Ongoing PhD research. Urban Governance and Service Delivery: A Case Study of Lira and Jinja Urban Councils. (PhD Social Sciences – Makerere University) (Expected graduation 2023)
5. Kasaija, Peter. Ongoing PhD research: Livelihoods at Crossroads: Kampala’s Boda Boda Motorcycle Taxi Operators. Makerere University (Expected graduation 2022)
6. Asaba, Joyfred. Ongoing PhD research: The efficiency Material Metabolism in the Kampala Metropolitan Area Basins. Makerere University (Expected graduation 2023)
7. Kinaazika Amina. Ongoing PhD research: An Assessment of Housing and Urban Development in Kampala City. Makerere University (Expected graduation 2023)
Graduated:
8. Oriangi, George. 2020: An Assessment of Climate Change and its Implications on Urban Livelihoods in Uganda. PhD in Geography – Makerere University and Lund University (Graduated 2020)
9. Mubangizi, Narisi. 2019: Determinants of smallholder farmer’s resilience to climate change and seasonal climate variability in Eastern Uganda. PhD in Agricultural and Rural Innovation (ARI) Makerere University (Graduated 2019)
Master’s students (Ongoing):
1) Mwesigwa Bruce: Ongoing MENR research. Assessing the impacts of dam construction on the environment and surrounding communities. A case study of the 600MW Karuma hydropower project in Kiryandongo, Oyam and Nwoya districts.
2) Nakato Rose: Ongoing MLURD research. Assessing sustainability practices in commercial spaces or developments in Kampala: A case of malls and office spaces.
3) Ndyanabangi Kevin Twebaze: Ongoing MLURD research Road Infrastructure Development; Accessing its effects on Rural-urban disparity: A case study of Adjumani District.
4) Mwanje Olivia: Ongoing MCCD research. Urban heat risk vulnerability and awareness in Kampala city.
Graduated:
5) Nakabugo Rhoda. 2023: An Assessment of the Impacts of Water Harvesting Practices on Ground Water Resources in Uganda. Master of Disaster Risk Management Makerere University. (Graduated 2023).
6) Tumuhairwe, Geoffrey. 2023: An Assessment of the Influence of Infrastructure Developments on of Land Values along the Kampala Northern Bypass, Kampala (MA Land Use and Regional Development – Makerere University). (Graduated 2023).
7) Mbabazi, Judith. 2023: Socio-economic and spatial inequality within Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning Makerere University. (Graduated 2023).
8) Nakanjako, Ritah. 2023: Examining the influence of urban heat island on thermal comfort in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area. Master of Geoinformation Science and Technology. Makerere University. (Graduated 2023).
9) Nampeewo, Esther. 2023: Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Adoption of Conservation Agricultural Practices among Smallholder Farmers in Mpigi District. (Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources – Makerere University). (Graduated 2023).
10) Namirembe, Grace. 2022: Assessing the institutional and socio-cultural determinants of adoption of biogas technologies in Mpigi District Uganda (Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning – Makerere University) (Graduated 2022).
11) Senyonga, D. 2022: Assessing social-ecological risks associated with artisanal mining in Karamoja sub-region Uganda. (Masters in Disaster Risk and Management – Makerere University) (Graduated 2022).
12) Nakibuka Susan. 2021: Decoupling industrial development from the Environment – An assessment of the environmental performance of firms in selected industrial parks in Uganda (Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning – Makerere University) (Graduated 2021)
13) Achoroi Aaron. 2021: An Assessment of the Influence of Industrial Parks on Land-Use Transformations in Uganda: Evidence from Kampala Industrial and Business Park (KIBP) (Master of Land Use and Regional Development Planning – Makerere University) (Graduated 2021)
14) Chekwemboi, Christine. 2021: Institutional Capabilities in Adaptation to Climate Change in Teso Sub-Region- Uganda (MSc Environment and Natural Resources – Makerere University) (Graduated 2021)
15) Katongole, Juma. 2020: A Decision Support Model for Estimating Above-Ground Carbon Stock Changes in Mabira Forest, Uganda. Master of Science in Information Technology, Makerere University (Graduated 2020)
16) Bul John Ajak. 2018: The dynamics of choice of adaptation strategies to climate variability among smallholder farmers in maize based cropping in Namutumba District, Eastern Uganda. Master of Science in Agricultural Extension and Education. Makerere University (Graduated 2018)
17) Bwanika, Brian. 2017: Spatial and temporal characteristics of urban sprawl and their implications on environmental planning in Mbarara Municipality. (MA Geography – Makerere University) – (Graduated 2017)
18) Alur, Lillian. 2016: Exploring adaptive capacity of farming households to climate change in Bulambuli District Uganda [MSc in Environment and Natural Resources – Makerere University – (Graduated 2016)
19) Namatovu, Hamidah. 2014: Assessment of the Community Wildlife Management Partnership: A case study of Uganda Wildlife Authority and local communities around Mount Elgon National Park, Uganda (MPhil Sustainable Development) Stellenbosch University South Africa – (Graduated 2014)
20) Oriangi, George. 2013: Climate change/variability and its impact on food security in Paicho Sub county Gulu district Uganda (MA Geography Makerere University – (Graduated 2013)
21) Rhode, Leone. 2006: Strategies to develop the green spaces of Kampala City. Dipl.-Ing. Landscape Architect and Environmental Planning (FH) at Technische Fachhochschule Berlin (TFH) – (Graduated 2006).