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Mechanical and process engineer at Sasakawa Africa Association who designed solar-powered irrigation and mechanization projects.

Uganda
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At Sasakawa Africa Association, I led solar-powered irrigation and lighting projects in rural Uganda and assessed mechanization technologies for value chains such as coffee. I also developed climate-smart, gender-sensitive agri-technology manuals and mechanization business models.

I designed a 2 kW solar-powered drip irrigation model and 500 W solar lighting systems, and contributed to the design and fabrication of a maize sheath remover and sheller. I also designed a tractor hire model in Karamoja under the WFP–AMS project.

At Makerere University, my master's research focused on a modified zeolite-iron oxide nanocomposite for removing pharmaceuticals from wastewater. I carried out materials laboratory experiments and analyzed samples using SEM, XRD, FTIR, BET, and ZETA sizer.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

SA
Current

Program Officer – Mechanization

Sasakawa Africa Association

May 2023 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Led solar-powered irrigation and lighting projects in rural areas, assessed mechanization technologies for value chains, developed manuals for climate-smart agri-technologies, and led mechanization business models.

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Research Assistant/Masters student

Makerere University

Jan 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Conducted laboratory experiments in materials laboratory, wrote documents such as proposals and dissertations, and performed data collection and analysis using analytical machines such as SEM, XRD, FTIR, BET and ZETA sizer.

JL

Assistant maintenance planner

JESA Farm Dairy Ltd

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)

Improved workforce productivity and work quality by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of labour, parts, materials, and equipment access.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Makerere University logoMU

Makerere University

Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering

2022 - 2024

Masters of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with dissertation on modified zeolite-iron oxide nanocomposite for wastewater treatment.

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Busitema University

Bachelor of Science, Agro-Processing Engineering

2014 - 2018

Bachelor of Science in Agro-Processing Engineering, with dissertation on design and construction of a domestic sugarcane juice extraction machine.

BS

Buddo Senior Secondary School

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, General

2012 - 2013

Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with subjects including Physics, Math, Technical Drawing, Computer Science, and General Paper.

BS

Buddo Senior Secondary School

Uganda Certificate of Education, General

2008 - 2011

Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with sciences and arts subjects.

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Software and tools used professionally

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