PhD Proposal Defense in Civil Engineering

The Kabale University Faculty of Engineering, Technology, Applied Design and Fine Art, through the Civil Engineering Department, invites members of the academic community, researchers, professionals and the general public to attend a PhD Proposal Defense session featuring postgraduate candidates presenting innovative research in engineering, construction, sustainability, infrastructure and environmental management.

The proposal defense session will provide an opportunity for scholarly engagement, critical discussion and academic exchange on emerging research addressing contemporary engineering and development challenges within Uganda and beyond.

PhD Candidates and Research Topics

  • HAKIZIMANA Venust
    A Structural Modeling Framework for Relocatable Buildings in Resource Constrained Context.
  • SSAALONGO LUWALAGGA Munzi
    Develop Hybrid Project Management E-Framework That Integrates Engineering and Sustainability in Building Construction Delivery.
  • TIBOTI Paul
    Development and Optimization of Low-Carbon Geopolymer Cement from Oil Drilling Waste Reinforced with Nano Silica Extracted from Rice Husks.
  • MUTANDA Hosea Eridadi
    Impact of Urbanisation and Climate Change on Hydrological Regimes and Flood Dynamics of Mpologoma Catchment.
  • OCHEN Ceasor
    Evaluation of Institutional Reforms on Technical Performance Indicators of Uganda’s Road Sector.
  • NAJJOBYO Josephine
    Development of a Nanomaterial Extracted from Coffee Husks to Enhance Durability and Mechanical Properties of Asphalt Mixtures.
  • AKATUKWASA Pheonah
    Development and Optimisation of Invasive Water Hyacinth Fibre-Ash Hybrid Masonry Blocks for Improved Performance in Low Carbon Construction.
  • TIBENDERANA Philip
    Soil Erosion Modelling for Optimizing Soil and Water Conservation in the Kigezi Highlands.
  • GUMUOSHABE Kayanja Joyce
    Hybrid Numerical–Experimental Modelling of Reinforced Concrete Building Components under Flood-Induced Loads.
  • BINGI Francis
    Development of a Construction Management Framework for Enhancing Engineering Timber Utilization in Sustainable Construction.

The Faculty welcomes all interested participants to attend and support the candidates as they advance research and innovation in civil engineering and sustainable infrastructure development.

Contact Person

Eng. Dr. Anania Mbabazi
Faculty Postgraduate Research Coordinator
Email: ambabazi@kab.ac.ug
Tel: 0752743688 / 0778655879

Status

Upcoming

Start Date

May 31, 2026 9:00 am

End Date

May 31, 2026 5:00 pm

Venue

Kabale NTC Digital Hub

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