EAST AFRICAN ASTRPHYSICS RESEARCH NETWORK

CURRICULUM VITAE FOR THE NETWORK MEMBERS

August, 2016 CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Surname: ANGUMA Other Names: SIMON KATRINI Date of Birth: December 24, 1967 Place of Birth: ARUA DISTRICT

CONTACT

Physical Address: Muni University Office of the Vice Chancellor P.O. BOX 725, Arua, Uganda

Telephone: +256-702-205901 (Mobile) +256-774-535728 (Mobile) +256-476420312/3/4 (Office)

Fax: +256-476 420316 E-mail Addresses: [email protected], [email protected]

PROFESSIONAL RANKS ATTAINED

1. Associate Professor of Physics from July 01, 2014. 2. Senior Lecturer of Physics from May 12, 2004 to June 30, 2014. 3. Lecturer of Physics from January 11, 1999 to May 12, 2004.

2 4. United Nations National Volunteer (Physics Specialist) from December 04, 1997 to November 30th, 1998. 5. Visiting Lecturer of Physics in the Department of Physics at NTC Kakoba from 1999 to 2000. 6. External Examiner of Physics in Kyambogo University from 2001 to 2002 academic year. 7. External Examiner of Physics in Kyambogo University from 2002 to 2003 academic year. 8. External Examiner of physics in Kyambogo University from 2003 to 2004 academic year.

EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics Awarded a Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics in 2013 on the research titled: “The Output Behaviour of Flat Plate Photovoltaic Modules under local climatic conditions: A case of Mbarara University Campus”. The research was funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) research Grant and Uganda Government through the Uganda National Council for Higher Education.

Master of Science (M.Sc) in Physics Awarded a Master of Science in Physics, specializing in nuclear radiation Physics from Makerere University in 1999. The title of the research was: “Determination of Uranium, Thorium, Potassium, and Caesium radionuclides in water, water Hyacinth, and fish samples from Lake Victoria.”

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in physics and Mathematics Awarded a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Mathematics from Makerere University in 1994.

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Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) Awarded Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education by UNEB (St. Joseph’s College Ombachi) in 1991.

4 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Awarded Uganda Certificate of Education by UNEB (St. Peter and Paul Seminary, Pokea) in 1988.

Primary Leaving Education (PLE) Awarded Primary Leaving Examination Certificate by UNEB (Aripea Primary School) in 1984.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Experience at Postgraduate level I have been teaching the following courses at Postgraduate Level: • Advanced Classical Mechanics • Advanced Quantum Mechanics • Advanced Magnetostaics • Physics for Anaesthesiology • Computer Applications for Postgraduate Research. • Research Methods for research in Physics

Teaching Experience at Undergraduate level I have taught the following undergraduate Physics courses from January 1998 to December 2008. • Mathematical Physics • Classical Mechanics • Heat and Thermodynamics • Solid States Physics • Wave Optics • Environmental Physics • Quantum Mechanics • Statistical Mechanics • Astrophysics • Space Science

Teaching Experience at Secondary School level I taught Physics and Mathematics at Advanced Level at St. Joseph’s College Ombachi from June 1994 to October 1995.

5 RESEARCH ACTIVITES AND RESEARCH GRANTS WON

1. Through the Inter University Council for East Africa, I won a Research Grants under Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes) Project for the period from 2003 to 2004 worth US$12,278.

2. Through the Inter University Council for East Africa, I won another Research Grant under Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes) Project for the period of 2005 to 2006 worth US$ 14,237.6.

3. I won a grant from [email protected] for curriculum development in Physical Educations and Sports in 2005 worth US$ 30,466.85.

4. Through the Inter University Council for East Africa, I again won the third round of a Research Grant under Lake Victoria Research Initiative (VicRes) Project for the period of 2007 to 2008 worth US$ 11,865.

5. Member of a research group that won US$ 1,250,000 towards curriculum development in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy under the Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) project (Uganda) in 2010.

6. Deputy Project Leader for Swedish Krona 1,200,000 won in 2012 towards developing human resource capacity in astrophysics in Uganda by training at Masters and PhD levels in Astrophysics and space Science.

7. Principal Investigator for Swedish Krona 1,370,000 won in 2013 towards developing human resource capacity by training at masters and PhD levels in astrophysics in the Eastern African Region.

8. Coordinator-MUST Chapter of the RELOAD Project worth € 40,000 in 2014 towards research for assessing post-harvest losses in the value chain of east African fruits and vegetable.

6 SUPERVISION OF MASTERS AND UNDERGRADUATE SPECIAL RESEARCH PROJECTS

Masters of Physics Dissertations

1. Main Supervisor Tusinguire Samuel. Investigation of energy potential of biomass as a domestic energy source. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2013.

2. Main Supervisor Onyango Silva. Estimation of diffuse solar radiation over Mbarara. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2014.

3. Main Supervisor Nimbashabira Natharius. A study of the effect of thermal variation on the performance of photovoltaic modules deployed in Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2014.

4. Main Supervisor Isaac Habumugisha. A study of dust ion acoustic solitary waves with a streaming ion beam. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2014.

5. Main Supervisor Rukia Nazziwa. A study of solitary waves in electron-positron ion plasma. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2015.

6. Main Supervisor Vianne Habakwiha. Investigation of Activity levels of the radio nuclides present in volcanic soils in Kisoro District: A case of Uranium, Thorium, and Potassium Radionuclides. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2016.

7. Co-supervisor Mungufeni Patrick. Characterisation of the rate of change of total electron content over Mbarara. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2012.

8. Co-supervisor

7 Mickael Atim Design of automated Temperature regulatory system for blood storage unit. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2013.

9. Co-supervisor Prscilla Muheki. The Effect of Disc Twist and Tilt on Accretion Disc Warp in Hercules-X1. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2014.

10. Co-supervisor Bernard Nsamba. Estimation of mass loss and Age of the Red Giant Clump Stars in the Kepler Cluster NGC 6819. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2014.

11. Co-supervisor Barbra Namirimo. Investigation of the existence of combination frequencies in selectedδ Scuti stars. Master of Science thesis in Physics of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and graduated in 2014.

Current Supervision Work in Progress PhD students in their second year of research Michael Robson Atim Silva Onyango

Master of Science Students under my supervision Syson Ninshaba Nichoals Gumishiriza

Special Projects for final year undergraduate Physics students

Special Project for 2008 1. Mr. Cele Geofrey. Design and Implementation of a T-type Thermocouple.

Special Projects for 2007 1. Ms. Namwanje Clare. Waste Paper recycling Technology. 2. Mr. Mutabazi Tom. A study of the effect of wavelength of light on the output of Photovoltaic modules.

Special Projects for 2006 1. Mr.Taremwa Julius. A study of the effect of cloud cover on the performance of A crysaline silon solar module. 2. Mr. Eitu Roy Loius. Determination of Effects of Preservatives on the mechanical properties of wood.

8 3. Mr. Ssenyondo Wilber. Performance degradation of solar panels due to temperature, cloud cover, and humidity.

Special Projects for 2005 1. Mr. Oruru Bosco. Design and implementation of a sundial at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. 2. Mr. Ewo Moi Joshua. A study of the effects of cloud cover on the performance of amorphous silicon solar modules. 3. Andama Eliazah. A study of the effects of temperature on the performance of crystalline solar panels.

Special Projects for 2004 1. Ongom Huxey Vasco. Determination of the basic parameters of a flat plate thin film silicin solar modules. 2. Twinomugisha Francis. A study of the effects of angle of inclination on the performance of a solar panels. 3. Tumwine Joseph Chaka. Design and construction of a Hartley LC oscillator circuit. 4. Sulayi Oron. Design and implementation of a traffic light system for Mbarara University Zebra crossing point. 5. Amabayo Emirant Bertilas. Determination of the solar power and solar constant values for Mbarara Minicipality. 6. Siima Gilbert Gift. Estimation of cloud cover and its relationship to daily temperatures: a case of Mbarara District in southwestern Uganda.

Special Projects for 2003 1. Ahimbisibwe K. Gideon. Design and construction of a DC adapter. 2. Turyahabwa E.R. Silver. Design and construction of a light dimmer circuit.

Special Projects for 2002 1. Einyu Anthony, Musinguzi Yatuwa Elijah, Owalu Joseph Anthony, Wanzunula Rogers Kitemere. Calculation of the solar power within the earth’s equatorial belt. A case study of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Campus. 2. Muzoora Z. Lawrence. The simple Quantrant.

Special Projects for 2000 1. Abu-Baker Wasswa. Construction of electric heat regulator.

Special Projects for 1999 1. Ahimbisibwe Leonard, Turyamureeba Joshua, ArinatweElijio. Investigation of power output of solar panels in relation to the times of the day and and the angle of inclination.

Special Projects for 1998

9 1. A class Project. Determination and comparison of viscosities of liquids.

10 ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

1. Deputy Vice Chancellor –Academic Affairs, Muni University from July 2015 to date. 2. Dean-Elect, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology from March 6, 2015 to July 31, 2015. 3. Dean, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology from January 10, 2008 to November 2014. 4. Acting Dean, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology from August 04, 2005 to January 09, 2008. 5. Associate Dean, Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology from August 29, 2002 to August 03, 2005. 6. Acting Head of Physics Department in Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology from April 30, 1999 to August 28, 2003.

RECOGNITION AWARD Awarded the best mobilizer of research funds in Faculty of science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology for the year 2013

PUBLICATIONS

1. Habumugisha, I., Anguma, S.K., Jurua, E., Noreen, N. (2016). Onset of Linear Instability in a Complex Plasma with Cairns Distributed Electrons. International Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Vol. 6, Pp. 1-7.

2. Patrick Mungufeni, Edward Jurua, John Bosco Habarulema, Simon Anguma Katrini (2015). Modelling the probability of ionospheric irregularity occurrence over African low latitude region. Journal of atmospheric and solar terrestrial Physics, Vol. 128, Pp.46-57.

3. E.B. Amabayo, S.K. Anguma, E. Jurua, (2014). Tracking the Ionospheric Response to the Solar Eclipse of November 03, 2013. International Journal of Atmospheric Physics, 2014, 10.1155/2014/127859 (>50%)

4. Anguma S. K. Ayikoru J. A. and Jurua, E (2012). Development of Education and Establishment of an Astronomy Curriculum in Uganda. African Skies, Vol. 16.

5. Jurua, E; Still, M; Meintjes, P.J; Charles, P.A and Anguma S.K. (2011). Re- assessment of the Accretion Disc Clock in Hercules-X1. Proceedings of The IAU Symposium, 2011, 277: 235.

11 6. Anguma, S. K. and Jurua, E (2010). Developing Astronomy in Uganda. In: Tracing the Ancestry of galaxies on the land of our ancestors, Edited by Carignan Claude, Combes Francoise, and Freeman Ken. Proceedings of the 277th symposium of the International Astronomical Union, Burkina Faso, December 2010. Cambridge University Press.

7. Anguma, S. K. and Jurua, E (2010). Status of astronomy in Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda. In: The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture,. Edited by Valls Gabaud David and Boksenberg Alexander. Proceedings of the 260th symposium of the International Astronomical Union, Paris, France, January 2009. Cambridge University Press.

8. Gor, C. O., Naigaga, I., Anguma, S., Mbabazi, D (2009). Mercury and Radioisotope levels in and their socio-economic impacts around selected wetlands in the Lake Victoria Basin. In: Proceedings of Lake Victoria Research Initiative. Integrated Risk Assessment and Management of Pollutants in Lake Victoria Basin. Edited by Noble Banadda, Paul Isabirye, Simon Onywere, Paul Nampala, and John Steven Tenya.

9. Anguma S.K and IIukor J (2008). Up-take of Uranium and Potassium radioisotopes by water hyacinth AND fish from L. Victoria. Proceedings of the Mbarara University of Science and Technology inaugural Research Dissemination Conference held in September 2004. Edited by Frederick I. B. Kayanja.

10. Handler, G, Wiess W.W, Shobbrook, R.R., Paunzen, E., Anguma S.K., Kalebwe, P.C., Kilkenyi, D., Martinez, P., Maulosi, M.B., Garrido, R., Medupe, R. (2005). The rapidly oscillating AP star HD99563 and its distorted dipole pulsations mode. In: Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Journal.

11. Anguma S.K. and Ayikoru J.A (2004). Towards Introducing Space Science in Uganda. In: Developing Basic Space Science World-wide. A Decade of UN/ESA Workshops. (Eds) Willem, W. Rudolf, A. and Hans J.H. Kluwre Academic Publishers, USA.

12. Handler, G., Wiess, W.W., Shobbrook, R.R., Garrido, R., Paunzen, E., Hempel, A., Maolusi, M.B., Anguma, S.K., Kalenwe, P.C., Guzik, J.A., Beach, T.E., Medupe, R., Chagnon, F., Mathwes, J.M., Reegen, P., Granzer, T. (2002). Multi-site observations of rapidly oscillating Ap stars: HD99563 and HD122970. ASP Conference Proceedings, Vol 256. (Eds) Christian Sterken and Donald W. Kurtz. ISBN: 1-58381-096-X. San Francisco: Astro-nomical Society of Pacific, pp109.

13. Handle, G., O’Donoghue, D., Muller, M., Solheim, J.E., Gonzalez-Perez, J.M., Johannessen, F., Paparo, M., Szeidi, B., Virahgalmy, G., Silvotto, R., Vaucliar, G., Dolez, N., Pallier, E., Chevreton, M., Kurtz, D.W., Bromage, D., Cunha, M.A., Kepler, S.O., Costa, D.A.M., Anderson, R.F., Wood, M.A., Silvestri, N., Klumpe, E.W.,

12 Carlton, R.F., Miller, R.H., McFarland, J.P., Grauer, A.D., Kawaler, S.D., Riddle, R.L., Reed, M.D., Nather, R.E., Winget, D.E., Hill, J.A., Metcalfe, T.S., Mukadam, A.S., Kilic, M., Watson, T.K., Kleinmann, S.J., Nitta, A., Guzik, J.A., Bradley, P.A., Sekiguchi, K., Sullivan, D.J., Sullivan, T., Shobrook, R.R., Jiang, X., Dorokhava, T.N., Dorokhov, N.I., Akan, M.C., Meishtas, E.G., Janulis, R., Kalytis, R., Alisauskas, D., Anguma, S.K., Kalebwe, P.C., Moshalik, P., Ogloza, W., Stachowski, G., Padjosz, G., Zola, S., (2003). Amplitude and frequency variability of the pulsating DB white dwarf stars KUV 05134+2605 and PG 1654+160 observed with the whole Earth telescope. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Journal, Volume 340, Isue3, pp1031-1038.

14. Anguma S.K. (2000). People’s Attitude towards Space Science: a case study carried in Mbarara University of Science and Technology in Southwestern Uganda. Published in WGSSA Newsletter, No.5.

SELECTED CONFERENCES AND TRRAINING WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. Participated at the space photometry Revolution conference and presented a poster. The conference took place in Toulouse, France from July 5, 2014 to July 12, 2014.

2. Participated at the fourth East African Astronomical Society workshop and presented an oral paper. The workshop took place at Hotel LaPlace in Kigali, Rwanda from June 30, 2014 to July 4, 2014.

3. Participated during the second Middle East and Africa Regional IAU meeting (MEARIM II) at Cape Town in South Africa from April 10, 2010 to April 15, 2010. Presented a Paper entitled: The development of education and establishment of astronomy curriculum in Uganda.

4. Participated at the Opening Ceremony Workshop of the International Year of Astronomy held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris-France from January 14th to January 16th , 2009. Poster presentation.

5. Participated during the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Symposium 260, held at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris-France from January 19th to January 23rd, 2009. Presented a paper entitled: The status of Astronomy at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. Poster presentation.

13 6. Participated during the Development Studies Association Conference on Science for Development. Held from September 17th to September 21st, 2007 at Sussex University, London in United Kingdom. I presented a paper entitled: The relevance of Science and Technology to socio-economic development.

7. Participated in a Workshop on Science with The Southern African Large Telescope (SALT) held in Cape Town from October 26th to November 02nd, 2003.

8. Participated during the 46th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics held in Durban, South Africa from July 03rd to July 06th, 2001. Presented a paper entitled: Towards introducing Astronomy and Space Science in Uganda.

9. Participated during the Tenth United Nations/European Space Agency Workshop on Basic Space Science Technologies held from June 25th to June 30th, 2001 at the University in Mauritius. The University of Mauritius on behalf of the Government of Mauritius hosted the Workshop. I presented a paper entitled: People’s attitude towards space Science: A case study carried in Mbarara University of Science and Technology in South Western Uganda.

10. Participated at the Ninth United Nations/European Space Agency Workshop on Basic Space Science: Satellites and network of Telescopes: tools for Global Participation in the study of the Universe. The workshop was hosted by Centre Nationale d’etudes Spatiales (CNES) at the Universite Paul Sabatier Midi-Pyrenees, in Toulouse City, France.

Selected Local Workshops and Conferences attended

1. Participated during the Mbarara University of Science and Technology’s Fourth Research Dissemination Conference held in Mbarara on December 17, 2008. A Certificate was awarded.

2. Participated during the Consultative Forum on Strengthening Uganda’s Intellectual Property Management System held at Colline Hotel in Mukono from October 27th to October 28th, 2008.

3. Participated during the National Conference on Science and Technology and Innovation held at Serena Hotel in Kampala from September 17th to September 19th, 2008.

14 4. Participated during the Information sharing Workshop organized by Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC) held in Kabale from November 17th to November 18th, 2008.

5. Participated during the Second Quality Assurance Workshop held at Colline Hotel in Mukono from September 04th to September 06th, 2008.

6. Participated during the Second Modern University and Research Management Workshop held at Colline Hotel in Mukono from October 16th to October 18th, 2008.

7. Participated during the Pre-CHOGM symposium on Science and Technology organized by Mbarara University of Science and Technology at Lake View Resort Hotel form September 13th to September 15th, 2007.

8. Participated at the National Education Graduate’s Conference with the Theme: Educational Research, Process, and Dissemination of the findings. It was held at the Regency Hotel in Kampala, Uganda from September 27th to September 29th, 2006. A Certificate was awarded.

9. Participated during the Mbarara University of Science and Technology’s Third Annual Research Dissemination Conference held from 22nd to September 23rd, 2006 in Mbarara, Uganda.

10. Participated at the National Stakeholder’s Seminar on the Ordinary Level Secondary School Curriculum Review organized by the Ministry of Education and held at Jokas Hotel in Bweyogerere- Kampala, Uganda. The Seminar was organized between September 21st and September 22nd, 2006.

11. Participated at the African Knowledge Transfer Partnership Workshop organized by the British Council Office in Uganda at Serena Hotel-Kampala on September 18, 2006.

12. Participated during the Mbarara University of Science and Technology’s Second Annual Research Dissemination Conference held in Mbarara from September 24th to September 25th, 2005. A Certificate was awarded.

15 13. Participated during a one-day Workshop on School Practice held in Mbarara University on 07th July 2005.

14. Participated during the Mbarara University of Science and Technology’s Inaugural Research Dissemination Conference held in Mbarara from September 23rd to September 24th, 2004. A Certificate was awarded.

15. Participated during a Workshop on: Globalization: The impact of ICT on Africa held at Uganda Martyrs University form July 13th to July 28th, 2003. A Certificated was awarded.

16. Participated during the Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) Workshop held in Kampala from January 25th to January 28th, 2002. During the Workshop, the Strategies for the development of Science and Technology in Africa were identified and discussed.

Training Workshops

1. Training in Clinical Ethics organized by the School of Health Science at Mulago from February 23rd -27th 2015.

2. Training of Trainers workshop on research ethics organized by Joint Clinical Research centre held at Hotel Africana, from May 9th to 11th 2012. Certificate awarded.

3. Training workshop on research ethics organized by MUST-Havard collaboration from April 23rd to 24th at Lake View Resort Hotel. Certificate awarded.

4. Training Workshop on LASER Science and Applications: Development of Carbon dioxide LASER; held in Nairobi from April 06th to April 09th 2009. A Certificate was awarded.

2. Summer School on Cost-effective Photovoltaic Research; Nairobi-Kenya from August 19th to September 01st 2007. A Certificate was awarded.

3. Training Workshop on Competitive Grants Proposal Writing organized by The Uganda Millennium Science Initiative (MSI) Project from May 2nd to May 03rd, 2007 a Imperial Beach Hotel, Entebbe in Uganda.

16 4. Capacity Building Workshop for Academic Staff for Scholarly Writing organized by [email protected] at Tororo Rock Classic Hotel, in Tororo, Uganda from November 26th to December 02nd, 2006. A Certificate was awarded.

5. Training Workshop on the Basic Principles of Decentralization organized at the Uganda Management Institute from May 31st to June 04th, 2004. A Certificate was awarded.

6. UNESCO Pilot Africa Academic Exchange Programme Fellowship for training in astronomical data acquisition, reduction, and analysis techniques at the South African Astronomical Observatory in South Africa from February 16th to August 31st, 2001. A Certificate was awarded.

7. Training Workshop on Participatory Methodology, Mobilization, and Communication Skills for Uganda National United Nations Volunteers, DDS Field Workers and, Community Leaders. The training Workshop was jointly organized by the UNDP Office in Kampala and the Government of Uganda at former Mukono District Farm Institute in Mukono, Uganda from June 24th to June 27th, 1998.

17 Conferences and Workshops organized

1. Chairman and the organizer of the Pre-CHOGM Symposium on Science, Technology, and Innovation at Lake view Resort Hotel from September 13th to September 15th, 2007. The symposium attracted one hundred ninety participants from Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America, and Ethiopia. The major outcome of the symposium was a communiqué formulated for the Common Wealth Heads of Governments Meetings, which took place in Uganda in November 2007.

2. Chairperson and the main organizer of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Second Annual Research Dissemination Conference which took place from September 23rd to September 25th, 2005.

3. Organized several mini-workshops within the University during the transformation of the academic calendar from Term system to semester system in 2004.

SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY AND THE COMMUNITY

• Member of Vice Chancellor Search Committee for Mbarara University of Science and Technology from September 2013 to January 2014. • Member of Deputy Vice Chancellor Search Committee for Mbarara University of Science and Technology from April 2005 to July 2005. • Developed a research policy for Mbarara University of Science and Technology • Developed an Intellectual Property Policy for Mbarara University of Science and Technology • Developed Postgraduate guidelines for Mbarara University of Science and Technology. • Developed a curriculum and established the Master of Science in Physics at Faculty of Science in Mbarara University of Science and Technology. • Initiated and developed Guide for Practical experiments for first year physics students at Faculty of Science in Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Membership to University Committee • Member of Muni University Council from July 24 2015 to date • Member of Muni University Senate from July 24, 2015 to date • Member of Muni University Top Management Committee from July 24, 2015 to date • Chairperson of Academic Quality Assurance and Gender Mainstreaming Committee of Muni University from July 24, 2015 to date. • Chairperson of Muni University Admissions Board from January 2016 to date.

18 • Member of Mbarara University Council from April 2011 to June 30, 2015 • Member of Mbarara University Senate from August 2005 to August 11, 2015. • Chairperson Mbarara University of Science and Technology Contracts Committee from July 2009 to June 30, 2015. • Chairperson of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Institutional Research Ethics Committee from March 2006 to date. • Chairperson of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Internal Disciplinary Committee from August 2014 to date. • Member Mbarara University of Science and Technology Internal Appointments Committee since 2006 to date. • Member of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Planning Committee since 2006 to date. • Member of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Space Allocation Committee. • Member of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Higher Degrees Committee. • Member of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Socket works Committee. • Chairperson Dean’s Committee of Mbarara University of Science and Technology from January 2009 to May 2012. • Member of Mbarara University of Science and Technology Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Committee from 2002 to 2004. • Chairperson of Semester Committee. • Chairperson of Faculty Board, Faculty of Science in Mbarara University of Science and Technology. • Chairperson of the Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee of Faculty of Science in Mbarara University of Science and Technology. • School Practice Coordinator at Faculty of Science from July 1999 to February 2001. • Chairperson Faculty Weekly Workshops Committee from January 2004 to January 2008.

Membership to External Committees • Vice Chairperson of Forum of Chairpersons of Institutional Ethics Committees in Uganda from July 2011 to July 09, 2015.

• Member of the Advisory Board of Impenetrable Tropical Forest Conservation in Bwindi.

• Single Point of Contract for the International Year of Astronomy in Uganda in 2009.

19 • Member of Governing Council for Uganda Technical College, Bushenyi from 2006 to 2009. • Chairman of Arua Diocese Cathedral Renovation Committee in Mbarara Region.

• Vice Chairman of West Nile Community Association in South-Western Uganda.

• Member of the National Task Force for the formulation of a Country Programme Framework for Coordinating Technical Assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Uganda during the year 2001.

MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES 1. Member of the Working Group on Space Science in Africa (SGSSA). 2. Member of the South African Institute of Physics. 3. African Astronomical Society 4. East African Astronomical Society 5. African Physical Society

LANGUAGES SPOKEN 1. English (fluent) 2. Lugbara (Very fluent) 3. Kiswahili (Average)

REFEREES 1. Professor Frederick I. B Kayanja Chancellor Gulu University P.O Box 1410, Gulu Tel: 0774 922680; 0701 595620; 0752 985570; 0715 256131 Email: [email protected]

2. Prof. Christine Dranzoa Vice Chancellor Muni University P.O. Box 725 Arua, Uganda

3. Associate Prof. Edward Jurua Head of Department Department of Physics Mbarara University of Science and Technology P.O.Box 1410, Mbarara

20 Tel: 0701 638268; 0712 638268; Email: [email protected]

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4. Associate Prof. Joyce Ayikoru Asiimwe Dean, Faculty of Education Kyambogo University P.O. Box 1, Kyambogo Tel: 0772-381673

Email: [email protected]

DECLARATION I, Simon K. Anguma declare that the information provided in this Curriculum Vita is true.

Signature…………………………………………

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CURRICULUM VITAE FOR DR. PHENEAS NKUNDABAKURA

UNIVERSITY: University of Rwanda

COLLEGE: College of Education

SCHOOL: School of Education

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Pheneas Nkundabakura POSITION TITLE: SENIOR LECTURER

Email: [email protected]

EDUCATION/TRAINING (Begin with Baccalaureate or other initial professional education and include postdoctoral training)

INSTUTITION AND DEGREE YEAR (s) FIELD OF STUDY LOCATION (if applicable)

National University of Baccalaureate 1989 Sciences (Physics) Rwanda (8 Oct 1989) (Rwanda)

National University of Licence 1992 Sciences (Physics) Rwanda (29 June 1992) (Rwanda)

University of Cape Town B. Sc. Hons 2006 Astrophysics

(South Africa) (15 June 2006)

University of the Free Master of Science (MSc) 2007 Astrophysics State (13 September 2007)

23 (South Africa)

University of the Free Philosophiae Doctor 2011 Astrophysics State (PhD) (13 May 2011) (South Africa)

Kigali Institute of Postgraduate Certificate in 2012 Teaching in higher Education Learning and Teaching in education higher Education (PGCLTHE) 29 November 2012 (Rwanda)

A. Positions and Honours. Previous positions listed in chronological order, concluding with the present position.

List of honours. membership, over the last five years, on National or International advisory or professional committee.

A.1. Positions and Work Experience

Period Institution/city/country employer Position

1 Sept 1992-1994 Musanze Science High School Ministry of Teacher of Physics Education

2 August 1997- Karuganda Technical School/ Anglican Church of Head-master 31/03/2004 Musanze/Rwanda Rwanda

3 September 1997- Petit Seminaire St Jean Catholic church of Teacher of Maths 31/03/2004 Nkumba/Ruhengeri/ Rwanda/Ruhengeri and Physics Rwanda Diocese

5 2001-2004 Nyundo Regional Center of Distance Kigali Institute of Tutor of Physics Training Education Education/Distance Training

6 2006 University of Cape Town/Cape University of Cape Tutor (Quantum Town/ South Africa Town/ Department Mechanics) of Maths and applied maths

24 7 1/04/2004 - University of Rwanda University of Assistant Lecturer 19/05/2011 Rwanda College of Education College of Education

8 19/05/2011 – to University of Rwanda University of Lecturer date Rwanda College of Education College of Education

A.2. Honours:

2007- Dr. Edward (TIFFY) King award (ZAR 15,000) - University of the Free State

A.3. Professional Affiliation

2005 to date: Member – South African Institute of Physics (SAIP)

2007 to date: Single Point of Contact (International Astronomical Union -IAU)- Rwanda,

for all official matters on Astronomy.

2009-2010: Member – International implementation committee, International Astronomical

Union (IAU) for the distribution of donated telescopes to Rwanda

in line with the celebration of International Year of Astronomy.

2009- to date: Founding Member -East African Astronomical society (EAAS)

2009-to date: Member – Astronomers without boarders

2013 to date: Founding Member – East African Astronomy Research Network (EAARN)

2011-to date: Member – African Astronomical society (AfAS)

2012- 2013: Member – Steering committee of the Lightning Project in Rwanda

sponsored by MINEDUC.

25 2013- to date: Member- Library committee at University of Rwanda -College of Education.

2013-to date: Member – Rwanda Astrophysics, Space and Climate Science Research Group.

B. Peer-reviewed publications (in chronological order with latest dates first). Publications submitted or in preparation are not included.

B.1. Publications in Refereed Journals:

1. P. Nkundabakura, A. Mahoro and M. Povic. (2016). Morphological and Photometric Properties of Active and Non-Active Galaxies in the Green ValleyRwanda Journal, Series D, Volume1, 2016, Life and Natural Sciences: Special issue I, ISSN: 2305-2678, http://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rj.v1i1S.3D

2. Meintjes P.J., Nkundabakura P., van Soelen B., Odendaal A. (2014). Modelling the multifrequency SED of AGN candidates among the unidentified EGRET and Fermi gamma- ray sources. Reviewed and Accepted. To appear soon in Acta Polytechnica coming issue of end November.

Impact factor: 0.471 (2014)

3. Pieter J. Meintjes and Pheneas Nkundabakura (2013). The search for Blazars among the Unidentified EGRET γ-ray sources. Acta Polytechnica 53 (Supplement): pp 631–634, 2013 , doi:10.14311/AP.2013.53.0631

Impact factor: 0.471 (2014)

4. Nkundabakura, P. , & Meintjes, P. (2012). Unveiling the nature of two unidentified egret blazar candidates through spectroscopic observations. Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 427(1), pp 859-871.

Impact factor: 4.9 (2014)

5. N.Masetti, L.pretorius, E.Palazzi, L.Bassani, A.Bazzano, A.J.Bird, P.A.Charles, A.J.Dean, A.Malizia,P.Nkundabakura,J.B.Stephen and P.Ubertini; Unveiling the nature of INTEGRAL objects through optical spectroscopy III. Observations of seven southern sources, A&A 449, pp 1139-1149 (2006)

26 6. M.Bashahu &P.Nkundabakura, Analysis of daily global irradiation data for five sites in Rwanda and one in Senegal , Renewable energy (Renew energy) ISSN 0960-1481, 1994, Vol 4, n0 4, pp 425-435

B.2. Publications in conference Proceedings:

1. P.J. Meintjes and P. Nkundabakura (2012), in Alison Waldron (ed), The search for blazars among the unidentified EGRET sources, paper presented at 5th International Meeting on High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, Germany:9–13 July 2012, American Institute of Physics, AIP Conf. Proc. 1505, pp. 554-557; doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4772320

2. M. Povic, P. Nkundabakura & J. Uwamahoro, (2012), in Kevin Govender (ed), Status of astronomy in Rwanda and volunteer work at Kigali Institute of Education, paper presented at the xxIIIth IAU general Assembly: Highlights of Astronomy, Beijing (China): 20-31 August 2012. Proceedings of the xxIIIth IAU general Assembly, Highlights of Astronomy, volume 16

3. M. Povic , P. Nkundabakura and A. Mahoro. Morphological and Photometric Properties of Active and Normal Galaxies in the Green Valley. Poster presented at the Fourth East African Astronomical Society conference. 30 June-04 July 2014.

To appear in the proceedings of this workshop.

4. P. Nkundabakura, P.J. Meintjes. (2008), in Ahmed Ahdy(ed), Search for possible Synchrotron-Compton in High energy blazars among the Unidetified EGRET sources, paper presented at the 1st Middle-East and Africa IAU regional meeting, Cairo (Egypt): 5-10 April 2008,

2006

B.3. Theses:

. P.Nkundabakura ; Validation of models of estimation of global and diffuse irradiations in rwadan sites, submitted for the BSC degree (Licence), National University of Rwanda, June 1992

2. P.Nkundabakura, Optical identification of Integral gamma-ray sources, Honors project, University of Cape Town , October 2005.

2007

3. Search for Synchrotron- Compton high energy blazars among the unidentified EGRET sources, M.Sc. thesis, University of the Free State, June 2007

27 2010

4. P. Nkundabakura: Potential Synchotron-Compton High energy Blazars among Unidentified EGRET Blazars, PhD thesis, (2010)

B.4. NEWSPAPER / NEWSLETTER ARTICLES (Most recent)

(in the Local Newspapers:)

1. Pheneas Nkundabakura, U Rwanda rwiteguye Ubwirakabiri. Igihe. 31.10.2013

Link: http://www.igihe.com/ikoranabuhanga/ubumenyi/ubumenyibwisi/article/u- rwanda-rwiteguye-ubwirakabiri

2. Pheneas Nkundabakura and NIZEYIMANA Jean Pierre, Menya Isanzure na Dr. Pheneas Nkundabakura (PhD- Astrophysics). Umuseke. 04.04.2014

Link: http://www.umuseke.rw/menya-isanzure-na-dr-nkundabakura-phd-muri- astrophysics.html

• Research support. List selected ongoing or completed (during the last five years) research projects. Briefly indicate the overall goals of the projects and your role in the research project.

2011: International Astronomical Union (IAU)- USD 3,000. Grant to purchase 5 computers (laptops) and 1 printer to help in research with students. 2011: International Astronomical Union (IAU)- USD 3,000. Grant to purchase 5 computers (laptops) and 1 printer to help in research with students.

2013: International Astronomical Union/ Office of Astronomy Development. Workshop grant- USD 7000 for Workshop on Optical data reduction (Kigali 7-13 May 2013).

The primary goal for this workshop was to train final year of Bsc degree students as well lecturers to make a team of Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics. 12 participants from Rwanda and Burundi plus 2 International facilitators/trainers attended the workshop.

2013: International Science Programme (ISP) funded the Rwanda Astrophysics, Space and Climate Science Research Group (RASCSRG) for which I am the deputy leader.

The main goal of the RASCSRG is to build the research capacity in Astrophysics, Space and Climate Science in Rwanda through training and collaboration.

Specific important objectives are:

-Train Postgraduate students in Astrophysics, Space and Climate Science,

28 -Co-supervision and teaching of postgraduate students by lecturers/Professors within and outside the country.

-Support academic staff to attend short training courses in research techniques (research methodology and data analysis techniques) or research visits.

-Support academic staff and students to attend international scientific meetings and conferences.

-Organize scientific meetings related to Astrophysics, Space and Climate Science within Rwanda.

2014: International Astronomical Union (IAU) /Office for Astronomical Development (OAD), International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), International Space Programme (ISP): Workshop grant: 22,000 USD.

To organise the Fourth East African Astronomical Society conference. 45 Astronomers from the region, continent and International

• Teaching. Indicate experience of curriculum and programme development and evaluation, undergraduate and post-graduate teaching and post-graduate research supervision over the last three years or since last promotion. List any honours or achievements in the field of teaching. List any publications in the field of teaching/learning under this heading

D.1. Lecture modules:

At University level, I started teaching in 2004 at University level in 2014 after spending 12 years in teaching at high schools. The following modules were/are delivered to Undergraduate students:

Postgraduate modules:

-Advanced Qunatum Mechanics (MSc –year 1- Mbarara University of Science and Technology), since 2014.

-Extragalactic Astrophysics (MSc-year 1- Mbarara University of Science and Technology), since 2014

Undegraduate modules (Bachelors Hons and Diploma programmes):

-Optics (Level II- UR- College of Education), since 2004

-Analytical Mechanics (Level II -UR-College of Education), since 2004

-Quantum mechanics (Level III -UR- College of Education), since 2010

29 -Astronomy and Astrophysics (Level IV -College of Science and Technology -Huye Campus); since 2010

-Atomic and Molecular Physics (Level III -UR- College of Science and Technology- Nyarugenge Campus); 2011-2013

-All modules of Physics (Diploma level – Level 1 and Level 2) delivered in Distance Learning Programme organised by UR-College of Education).

D.2. Review module:

Peer-review of module: “Optics and Modern Physics (PHY204) offered by UR-CE -Distance Training programme.

D.3. Experience of Curriculum and Programme development and Evaluation.

Member of team of developers of the following curricula:

-A level Physics curriculum development (organised by REB: 2013)

-Integrated Science Curriculum for TTC (organised by KIE: 2011)

-A level Physics Competence-based curriculum (organised by REB : September 2014)

D.4. Postgraduate Supervision

Mahoro Antoine: Photometric and Morphological identification of AGN (on going:2014- 2015). Masters. Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

D.5. External Examiner of postgraduate thesis:

Bernard Nsamba: Effect of Stellar Rotation on the Stellar Parameters of SPBs in the LMC (2014). Master's thesis. Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

E. Service. Indicate contribution to service, as defined in the UR- Academic Workload Framework. List most recent contribution first.

E.1. Normal scheduled teaching responsibilities :

-formal lectures, tutorials, Assessments and Laboratory experiments in modules above mentioned.

-Internship supervision for Level V students.

E.2. Research:

-Detailed indicators are found in B.

-Research Collaboration: Has initiated collaboration with:

30 • Institute of Astrophysics of Andalucia (IAA-Spain). Principal contact: Dr. Mirjana Povic. The Physics section/ UR-CE received 2 projectors, 1 Laptop, some hard copies of books and electronic copies (20 GB).

• The Spanish Astronomical Society (SAS). Received a travel grant to participate in the 24 general Assembly of SAS organised in Teruel -East of Madrid from 8-12 September 2014. • University of the Free-State. Principal contact: Prof. Peter Meintjes (Promoter of my PhD thesis). • University of Uppsala Sweden. Principal Contact: Prof. Ernst van Groengen. The Physics section received a UV- Spectrophotometer. Through Prof. Ernst Van Groengen, the Physics Section/ UR-CE received 258 books of Physics from the “American Physics Society” and the “Physics Today” publishing house.

E.3. Outreach programmes:

We make regular visits at Secondary schools in outreach programme for popularising science (in particular Physics and Astronomy) at High Schools. We have formed 11 Astro- science clubs in 11 schools and TTCs across the country: So far we have created 5: ES Musanze, GS St Aloys, St Paul International School, TTC Matimba, GS Notre Dame du Bon Conseil.

E.4. Conferences/Worshops Organisation:

01-03 October 2014: Local Organiser: International Programme of Physical Sciences:

La Palisse Hotel, Kigali- Rwanda.

15-22 October 2014: Local Organiser: Workshop on Geophysical Monitoring and Modeling

for Sustainable Energy and Geohazard Solutions : UR-Head quarters,

Kigali- Rwanda.

-30 June-04 July 2014: Member of the Organising Committee:

Fourth East African Astronomical society conference,

La Palisse Hotel, Kigali-Rwanda

-30 June-11 July 2014: Member of the Organising committee: African School on Space Science,

UR-Head quarters, Kigali-Rwanda

-05-11 May 2013: Organiser: Workshop on Optical data reduction, Ishema Hotel, Musanze- Rwanda

31 -31 Jan-01 Feb 2013: Member of the Organising committee: Teacher's workshop on the Use of

galileoscopes, La Palisse, Kigali-Rwanda

E.4. Conferences/Workshops Participation:

(List of most important conferences and workshops since last promotion)

July 11-16, 2016: Indo-French Astronomy School for Optical Spectroscopy.

Venue: Centre de Recherche Astrophysique de Lyon, University of Lyon, France.

November 23-28, 2015: Indo-French Astronomy School for Optical Spectroscopy.

Venue: Inter- University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA), Pune, India

27- 29/07/2015: 6th Consortium for Advanced Research and Training in Africa (CARTA) Faculty

and Administrators' Workshop. Venue: Nairobi Kenya,

May 26 -June 5, 2015: Fermi Summer School. Venue: Conference Center in Lewes,

University of Delaware, Delaware, USA

8-12 September 2014: XI th: Conference of Spanish Astronomical society, Teruel, Spain.

Invited speaker: The Status of Astronomy in East Africa.

05-June 2014: Seminar at the Institute of Astrophysics of Andalucia, Spain. Speaker:

Opportunities of collaboration between IAA and EAAS.

19-20 March 2014: Workshop on Validation of postgraduate programmes in Astronomy

and Astrophysics, Satellite Science, Geodesy, Remote Sensing and

Space Science at Entoto Observatory -Ethiopia, Churchill International Hotel,

Addis-Abeba, Kenya.

12 December 2013: Rwanda Academy of Science Awareness meeting, UR-CST, Kigali- Rwanda

20-23 November 2012: Third East African Astronomical Society workshop,

Mukono-Kampala, Uganda.

32 13-18 November 2011: Active Learning in Optics and Photonics (ALOP), KIST (now UR- CST),

Kigali, Rwanda.

July 2011 and January 2012 :

Training on Moodle (Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment). E-learning tools in Education. UR-CE, Kigali, Rwanda.

10-15 April 2011: MEARIM-II: the 2nd Middle-East and Africa Regional IAU Meeting, Ritz Hotel,

Cape Town, South Africa

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CURRICULUM VITAE FOR ASSOC. PROF. EDWARD JURUA

PERSONAL DATA Name: Edward Jurua, PhD Religion: Christian Nationality: Uganda

Contact Address: Official Postal Address Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics P.O.Box 1410 Mbarara Uganda

Private Postal Address P.O.Box 10490 Kampala Uganda Email: [email protected] Cell Phone: +256 712 638268/+256 701 638268

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION: PhD, University of the Free State, South Africa (2008) Msc, University of the Free State, South Africa (2005) Bsc Honours (Postgraduate), University of Cape Town, South Africa (2003) Bsc (Hons) Makerere University (1999) Dip. Education, National Teachers College, Muni (1993)

WORK EXPERIENCE January 2016 to Date Associate Professor Department of Physics Mbarara University of Science and Technology

March 2012 to December 2016 Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics Mbarara University of Science and Technology

September 2009 to Date Visiting Lecturer, Department of Physics Kyambogo University

34 October 2008 – February 2012 Lecturer, Department of Physics, Mbarara University of Science and Technology

July 2004 to September 2008 Student /Research Assistant, Department of Physics, University of Free State, South Africa

February 2003 to June 2004 Tutorial Assistant, Department of Physics, University of Cape Town, South Africa

February 2001 to January 2003 Assistant Lecturer, Department of Physics, Mbarara University of Science and Technology

September 1993 to August 1996 Teacher of Physics and Mathematics, St Charles Lwanga College, Koboko

RESPONSIBILITIES 2009 to Date Head of Department, Physics Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Head of Space Physics and Astrophysics Research group Department of Physics Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Chairman, Curriculum Review Committee Faculty of Science Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Member of the School Practice Committee Faculty o Science Mbarara University of Science and Technology

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP April 2012 to Date Member of the Task Force for Astronomy for Universities and Research, under the IAU’s Office of Astronomy for Development

2011 to date Member of the African Astronomical Society

35 2010 to Date National Contact Point for Space in Uganda, under the European Union’s Seventh Framework programme for Research and Technological Development.

2009 to date Secretary, East African Astronomical Society

2003 to 2009 Member of the South African Institute of Physics

2003 to Date Member of the Working group on Space Science in Africa

CURRENT RESEARCH INTEREST Space Physics: Ionospheric Irregularities and Scintillations

Astrophysics: Asteroseismology and Accretion Disc Instabilities

Radiation Physics

POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION COMPLETED

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (1) Simon Katrini Anguma (2013), Mbarara University of Science and Technology A study of the output behavior of flat-plate photovoltaic modules under local climatic conditions in Uganda: a case of Mbarara University of Science and Technology campus

(2) Emirant Bertillas Amabayo (2016), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Characterization of Ionospheric Irregularities Over the Ugandan Regions

MASTER OF SCIENCE (1) Patrick Mungufeni (2012), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Characterization of the Rate of change of Total Electron Content Over Mbarara.

(2) Michael Robson Atim (2013), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Design of Automated Temperature Regulating system for Blood storage unit

36 (3) Kukiriza Grace (2014), Kyambogo University Specific Activity levels of Radionuclides in Spring Water, Selected Plants and Soils along Nakivubo Channel

(4) Byaruhanga Bonaventure (2014), Kyambogo University Intensity of Secondary Scattered X-rays During X-ray Diagnostic Procedures in Selected Diagnostic centres in Uganda

(5) Flavia Owayesu (2015), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Characterisation of Nuclear Star Clusters in Starburst and Interacting Luninous Infrared Galaxies

(6) Pricilla Muheki (2015), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Investigation of the Effect of Disc Tilt and Twist on the Accretion Disc in Hercules X-1

(7) Valence Habyarimana (2015), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Determination of Geomagneticaly Quite time Disturbances of the Ionosphere over the Ugandan Region during the beginning of Solar Cycle 24

(8) Geoffrey Andima (2015), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Statistical Analysis of TEC Perturbation and Traveling Ionospheric Disturbances over the Ugandan Region

(9) Benard Nsamba (2015), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Estimation of Mass loss and Age of stars in the red giant clump in the Kepler Cluster NGC 6819

(10) Barbra Namirimo (2015), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Investigation of Combination Frequencies in Delta Scuti Stars in the Kepler Cluster

(11) Joseph Chaka Tumwine (2016), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Analysis of Ionospheric Disturbances During Magnetic Storms Over the Ugandan Region

(12) Sharon Aol (2016), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Effects of Space Weather on the Ionospheric: A Case Study of the Geomagnetic Storms During the Period of 17 – 28 February 2014 (13) Aron Mugaiga (2016), Kyambogo University Determination of Natural Gamma Radiation Levels Due to Radionuclides in Rock Sample Selected from Eastern Uganda

CO-SUPERVISED

37 (1) Samuel Tusingwire (2013), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Investigation of the thermal energy potential of some biomass residues as a potential domestic energy source

(2) Silver Onyango (2014), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Estimation of Difuse Solar Radiation over Mbarara

(3) Natharius Nimbashabira (2014), Mbarara University of Science and Technology Thermal behavior of silicon based photovoltaic modules deployed at Mbarara University of Science and Technology

(4) Isaac Habumugihsa (2014), Mbarara University of Science and Technology A Study of Ion-Acoustic Solitary Waves with a Streaming Ion Beam

(5) Lukiya Nazziwa (2015), Mbarara University of Science and Technology A Study of Non-Linear Ion-Acoustic Waves in Electron-Positron-Ion Plasmas with Non-Thermal Electrons

IN PROGRESS DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (1) Patrick Mungufeni, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Ionospheric Irregularities at Low Latitude African Region

(2) Andima Geoffrey, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Modeling the African Low Latitude Ionospheric Scintillation

(3) Isaac Habumugisha, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Mechanism for Warping and Precession of Accretion Disc

MASTER OF SCIENCE (1) Robert Bayo, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Investigation of the Relationship between Variation in the Total Electron Content and Meteorological Changes

(2) Bosco Oryema, Makerere University Investigation of the Total Electron Content Variation over the Magnetic Equatorial and Equatorial Anomaly Region of the African Sector

(3) Brian Atukwanse, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Age of rotating stars in the Kepler open cluster NGC 6811

(4) Epiphany Mike Anguani, Kyambogo University Activity Levels of Gamma Ray Emitting Radionuclides in Food Crops Grown in Tobacco Farming Areas in Terego and Maracha Counties

38 (5) Alfred Muhindo, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Search for Possbible Solar like Oscillations in the Large Magellanic Cloud Using the OGLE Data

(6) Frank Mujuni, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Search for Beta- Cepheids in the Kepler Cluster and Locating them on the HR diagram

(7) Nelson Ndugu, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Influence of Stellar Clusters on Planet Formation

(8) Oleni Pascal, Mbarara University of Science and Technology Determination of Joint Statistics of Scintillation on Multiple Satellite links

PUBLICATIONS [1] Oryema, B; Jurua, E; D’ujanga, F.M; Ssebiyonga, N Investigation of TEC variations over the magnetic equatorial and equatorial anomaly regions of the African sector Advances in Space Research, Vol. 2015

[2] Amabayo, E.B; Jurua, E; Cilliers, P.J Validating the use of scintillation proxies to study ionospheric scintillation over the Ugandan region. Journal of Atmospheric and Terretrial Physics, Vol. 128, 2015

[3] Mungufeni, P; Jurua, E; Habarulema, J.B; Anguma, S.K Modelling the probability of ionospheric irregularity occurrence over the African low latitude region. Journal of Atmospheric and solar Terrestrial Physics, Vol. 128, 2015

[4] Andima, G; Jurua, E; Amabayo, E.B; Habarulema, J.B Statistical analysis of TEC perturbations over a low latitude region during the 2009 – 2013 ascending solar activity phase. Advances in Space Research, Vol. 56, Issue 11, 2015

[5] Amabayo, E.B; Anguma K,S; Jurua E Tracking the Ionospheric Response to the Solar Eclipse of November 03, 2013 International Journal of Atmospheric Science, 2014

[6] Amabayo, E.B; Jurua, E; Cilliers P.J; and Habarulema J.B Climatology of ionospheric scintillations and TEC trend over the Ugandan region Advances in Space Research, Vol. 53, Issue 5, 2014

[7] Jurua, E; Charles, P.A; Still, M; and Meintjes, P.J. Optical and X-ray light Curves of Hercules X-1 Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 2011, 372: 1276

39 [8] Jurua, E; Still, M; Meintjes, P.J; Charles, P.A and Anguma S.K. Re-assessment of the Accretion Disc Clock in Hercules X-1 Proceedings of The IAU Symposium, 2011, 277: 235

[9] Anguma, S.K and Jurua E Developing Astronomy in Uganda Proceedings of The IAU Symposium, 2011, 277: 217

[10] Anguma, S.K and Jurua E Status of Astronomy at Mbarara University of Science and Technology Proceedings of The IAU Symposium, 2011, 260: 674

[11] Meintjes, P.J and Jurua, E Secondary Star Magnetic Fields in Close Binaries Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, 2006, 372: 1276

[12] Still, M and Jurua, E The Bimodal Accretion Epochs of Hercules X-1 The American Astronomical Society, 2006, 38: 339

[13] Kilkeny, D; Kotze, P.J; Jurua, E; Brownstone, M and Babiker, H.A Four Rapidly Pulsating SdB Stars Revisited Baltic Astronomy, 2006, 15: 255

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS [1] Jurua, E; Nsamba, B; and Anguma S.K Search for Solar Like Oscillations in the large Magellanic Cloud The Space Photometry Revolution, CoRoT Symposium 3, Kepler KASC-7 Joint Meeting, Toulouse, France. 2014

[2] Jurua, E; Still, M; Meintjes, P.J; Charles, P.A Spectral Analysis of the Anomalous Low State of Hercules X-1 The 2nd Middle East and Africa Regional IAU Meeting Cape Town, South Africa, 2011

[3] Jurua, E; Still, M; Meintjes, P.J; Charles, P.A and Anguma S.K. Re-assessment of the Accretion Disc Clock in Hercules X-1 International Astronomical Union (IAU), Symposium 277, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; 2010

[4] Anguma, S.K and Jurua E Developing Astronomy in Uganda International Astronomical Union (IAU), Symposium 277, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; 2010

[5] Jurua, E

40 The Challenges of Outreach Programmes in Developing Countries Communication Astronomy with Public Conference Ritz Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa, 2010

[6] Anguma, S.K and Jurua, E Status of Astronomy in Mbarara University of Science and Technology International Astronomical Union (IAU), Symposium 260, Paris, France; 2009 [7] Jurua, E; Still, M; and Meintjes, P.J Optical and X-ray lightcurves of Hercules X-1 53rd Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of Limpopo, South Africa; 2008

[8] Jurua, E; Still, M; and Meintjes, P.J Re-assessment of the Accretion Disc Clock in Hercules X-1 52nd Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa; 2007

[9] Jurua, E and Meintjes, P.J Flaring in the Accretion Disc of Black Hole Binaries: V4641 51st Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of Western Cape, South Africa; 2006

[10] Jurua, E; Still, M; and Meintjes, P.J Secondary Star Magnetic Activity and Mass Transfer in Cataclysmic Variables 50th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of Pretoria, South Africa; 2005

[11] Jurua, E Pulsation Frequencies in Hot Sub-Dwarf B stars EC 20338-1925 and HS 2149+0849 49th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of the Free State, South Africa; 2004

WORKSHOPS, SEMINORS AND CONFERENCES ATTENDED The Space Photometry Revolution, CoRoT Symposium 3, Kepler KASC-7 Joint Meeting, Toulouse, France, July, 2014

The Fourth East African Astronomy Workshop, Kigali, Rwanda June – July 2014 Aarhus Spectroscopy workshop, Aarhus University, Denmark, May 2014

The Third East Africa Regional Astronomy Workshop, November 19 – 23, 2012, Collin Hotel, Mukuno, Uganda

Workshop on Science Applications of GNSS in Developing Countries, April 11 – 27, 2012, Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy

41 Seminar on the Development and use of NeQuick Model, April 30, 2012 – May 1, 2012, Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy

The Second Middle East and Africa Regional IAU meeting, April 11 – 15, 2011, Cape Town South Africa

The Second East Africa Regional Astronomy Workshop, February 21 – 25, 2011, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

Tracing the Ancestry of Galaxies: On the land of our Ancestors, International Astronomical Union (IAU), Symposium 277, December 13 – 17, 2010, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

The International Space Weather Initiative School, October 28 – November 4, 2010, Barhir Dar University, Ethiopia

East, Central and Southern Africa GNSS and Space Weather Workshop, July 9 – 13, 2010, Nairobi, Kenya

Communicating Astronomy with the Public (CAP 2010), April 15 – 19, March 2010, Cape Town, South Africa

TAD Regional Astronomy Workshop for East Africa, November 9 – 13, 2009, Nairobi, Kenya

The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture International Astronomical Union (IAU), Symposium 260, January 19 – 23, 2009, Paris, France 53rd Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of Limpopo, South Africa; 2008

52nd Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa; 2007

51st Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of Western Cape, South Africa; 2006

50th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of Pretoria, South Africa; 2005

49th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics, University of the Free State, South Africa; 2004

Students Workshop on Science with Southern African Large Telescope, October 29 – 31, 2003, Cape Town South Africa

42 WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES ORGANISED The Third East Africa Regional Astronomy Workshop, November 19 – 23, 2012, Collin Hotel, Mukuno, Uganda. Grants obtained from IAU and ISP

Astronomy Workshop for Secondary school students and Teachers from Schools in South Western Uganda, July 2009. Grants obtained from IAU.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY East African Astronomy Research Network project worth 1.36 Million Swedish Kroner for human resource Development in Astronomy in East Africa

MUST-ISP Project worth 1.2 Million Swedish Kroner, for human resource development in Astrophysics and Space Science in Uganda

Establishment of Astronomy Computer Laboratory, through grants from the IAU commission 46, Teaching Astronomy for Development, in 2012.

Installation of SCINDA-GPS equipment in the Department of Physics, for Space Physics Research in 2011; through collaboration with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) of the US and Institute for Scientific Research at Boston College (US)

Development of Post graduate Curriculum in Physics, Mbarara University of Science and Technology.

Developed Bsc (Astrophysics and Space Science) Curriculum for the Department of Physics, Mbarara University of Science and Technology

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY Committee member for the construction of Ediofe Cathedral in Arua Diocese

Translation of Rhapsody of Realities, a daily Devotional for Christ Embassy Church, into the Lugbara language

REFERENCES Assoc. Prof. Simon Anguma Katrini, Deputy Vice Chancellor Muni University Email: [email protected]

Prof. P.J., Meintjes Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P.O.Box 339 Bloemfontein 9300 South Africa

43 Email: [email protected]

Associate Prof. Julius Bunny Lejju Associate Dean, Faculty of Science Mbarara University of Science and Technology P.O.Box 1410 Mbarara Email: [email protected]

44 CURRICULUM VITAE FOR DR. BOSCO ORURU

DR. BOSCO ORURU Department of Physics, College of Natural Sciences, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062, Kampala (Uganda) Phones: +256 787 455 948; +256 706 214 750 Emails: [email protected]; [email protected]

A: PERSONAL INFORMATION Name: Bosco Oruru Date of birth: 27/09/1974 Nationality: Ugandan Marital Status: Married Language: English

I was born in Lira district (Northern Uganda), the 5th out of 9 children. I grew up in a rural environment and my Dad passed away when I was 13 years old. Life was extremely hard, given then the insurgency (LRA war) in Northern Uganda. However, with the help of my paternal uncle (RIP), I completed my Secondary and High School successfully (with a Diploma/Teaching break) and joined University on government sponsorship, the period when my Mum also passed away. I completed my Undergraduate Degree colourfully and obtained instant scholarships to pursue Postgraduate Studies in South Africa. I believe perseverance, hard work and faith in God have contributed greatly to my success.

Employment has not been an issue to me. I have, in some cases, heard that people get jobs through “technical know whos”, but my papers have always done the talkings. Besides, my work spirit has always left employers delighted… Those in authority are always my parents. How I wish these continue for the rest of my life… The sky is the limit.

I am happy to be married. My wife, Caroline, and I have helped each other so much. Whoever said, “Behind a successful man, there is a woman”, deserved a noble price. A woman that stands by your side is really for you. I pray that the Lord continues protecting us. To date, we are blessed with five children; Ambrose, Immaculate, Andrew, Joshua & Emmanuel.

I really own God’s words to Prophet Jeremiah; The Lord said to me, “I chose you before I gave you life, and before you were born I selected you…” (Jer 1:4-5). “I alone know the plans I have for you, plans to bring you prosperity and not disaster, plans to bring about the future you hope for.” (Jer 29:11). My response to the Lord follows from Psalms; I will praise him as long as I live; I will sing to my God all my life. (Ps 146:2).

45 B: ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 2011 PhD in Physics (Astrophysics) University of the Free State (South Africa)

2008 MSc in Physics (Astrophysics) University of the Free State (South Africa)

2006 BSc Honours (Astrophys. Sp. Sci.) University of Cape Town (South Africa)

2005 BSc Educ (Physics/Mathematics) Mbarara University of Sci & Tech (MUST)

1997 Dip Educ (Secondary) Institute of Teacher Education, Kyambogo (ITEK)

2001/1995 Uganda Advanced Cert. of Education Lira Hall/Dr. Obote College

1992 Uganda Certificate of Education Adwari Secondary School, Lira

1988 Primary Leaving Examinations Results Ireda Primary School, Lira

C: WORK EXPERIENCE (HIGHER INSTITUTIONS) 2 Jan 2016 to date Lecturer (Physics) Makerere University, Kampala

Jan 2015 – Dec 2015 Senior Lecturer (Physics) Busitema University, Tororo

Aug 2014 to date Visiting Lecturer (Astrophysics Mbarara University (MUST)

Sep 2013 – Dec 2015 Ag. Deputy Dean, FoSCI Busitema University, Tororo

2012 - Aug 2014 Ag. HOD, Physics Busitema University, Tororo

2012 to date Secretary General East African Astronomical Society

2012 – 2014 Lecturer (Physics) Busitema University, Tororo

2012 – 2013 Part-time Lecturer (Physics) Kyambogo University, Kampala

2010 – 2011 Students’ Rep. (Astrophysics) South African Institute of Physics

2007 – 2011 Tutor (Physics) UFS (South Africa)

2007 – 2011 Research Student (Astrophysics) UFS (South Africa)

2007 – 2009 Spiritual Officer/Vice Chairperson, UFS (South Africa) Association of Catholic Tertiary Students

2003 – 2004 General Secretary, Mbarara University Mbarara University (MUST) Science Education Students’ Association

46 I am a co-founder member of the East African Astrophysics Research Network (EAARN), an Astrophysics/Astronomy network (hosted at Mbarara University of Science & Technology), formed by researchers within the East African region, and currently training graduate students from the region.

I have lectured the following Physics and Astrophysics courses: [1] Quantum Mechanics (BSc, MSc), [2] Statistical Mechanics (MSc), Electronics (BSc), [3] Electromagnetism (BSc), [4] Classical Mechanics (BSc), [5] Properties of Matter (BSc), [6] Heat and Thermodynamics (BSc), [7] Elements of Astronomy and Astrophysics (BSc), [8] Introduction to Astrophysics (BSc), [9] Stellar Structure and Evolution (MSc), [10] Teaching & Learning Resources Development in Physics (BSc), [11] High Energy Astrophysics (MSc).

I am currently supervising three (3) postgraduate students, all at Mbarara University of Science & Technology.

I have successfully supervised eleven (11) third year research projects.

D: RESEARCH INTERESTS Accretion onto magnetized compact objects (black holes, neutron stars and white dwarfs) such as in X-ray Binaries and Cataclysmic Variables. I am interested in the dynamics of the interaction of matter (gas) and the magnetic field, radiation (high energy) emission processes, and multi-wavelength modeling at the limit of the magnetically dominated region around compact objects. In the case of fast rotating magnetospheres, the interaction may be turbulent and such processes like the magnetospheric propeller and particle acceleration may result. I intend to study the scenarios theoretically, numerically and observationally.

Exotic phenomena in the universe such as gamma ray bursts, supernovae explosions and Active galactic nuclei. Many of these phenomena are not yet well understood. Just like in the first case, I intend to study these theoretically, numerically and observationally. In both cases, I intend to model the radiation emission mechanisms.

I look forward to securing a postdoctoral scholarship to enable me boost my research knowledge and skills, as well as develop research linkages with experts across the globe. In addition, I require funding to recruit some graduate students who will form part of my Astrophysics Research Team.

47 E: ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND AWARDS Best PhD presentation in astronomy; a documentary presentation was made with South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). SKA Postgraduate Bursary Conference (2009).

MSc dissertation passed with Distinction. Department of Physics, University of the Free State (2008).

BSc (Educ) Honours passed with First Class, also becoming the first student to obtain this at faculty level. Faculty of Science, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (2005).

UCE Best Division I Candidate, also holding school record for five (5) years. Adwari Secondary School (1992).

F: EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS [1] Master of Science Dissertation of Mr. Frank Mujuni (Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda) entitled: “Characterization of ® Cepheid Stars in the Kepler Field of View” (2016)

[2] Master of Science Dissertation of Mr. Paul Ecuru (Makerere University, Uganda) entitled: “Detection of Quiet Time Disturbances (Q Disturbances) in Kampala Using Vertical Total Electron Content (TEC) Data During a Year of Low Solar Activity” (2014)

[3] Master of Science Dissertation of Mr. Phillip Opio (Makerere University, Uganda) entitled: “Measurement of Ionospheric Variation along the Different Latitudes of the African Sector using GPS TEC Data for the Year 2011” (2014)

[4] Master of Science Dissertation of Ms. Barbra Namirimo (Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda) entitled: “Investigation of the Existance of Combination Frequencies in Some Selected δ Scuti Stars” (2014)

[5] 5. Master of Science Dissertation of Ms. Priscilla Muheki (Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda) entitled: “Investigation of the Effect of Disc Tilt and Twist on the Accretion Disc Warp in Hercules X-1” (2014)

[6] Master of Science Dissertation of Ms. Lukiya Nazziwa (Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda) entitled: “A Study of Non-linear Ion-acoustic Waves in Electron- Positron-Ion Plasmas with Non-thermal Electrons” (2014) [7] Master of Science Dissertation of Mr. Isaac Habumugisha (Mbarara University of Science & Technology, Uganda) entitled: “A Study of Dust Ionacoustic Solitary Waves with A Streaming Ion Beam” (2013)

G: PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS 1. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J., 2014. The Peculiar Binary System AE Aquarii from

48 its Characteristic Multi-wavelength Emission. EJP Web Conf., 64, 07003

2. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J., 2012. X-ray Characteristics and the SED of AE Aquarii. MNRAS, 421, 1557

3. P. J. Meintjes, B. Oruru and A. Odendaal, 2012. The multifrequency properties of AE Aquarii and its evolution from a high mass transfer history. Italian Astron. Soc. J., 83, 643

4. Rodriguez-Lopez C., Lynas-Gray A. E., Kilkenny D., MacDonald J., Moya A., Koen C., Woudt P. A., Wium D. J., Oruru B., Zietsman E., 2010. The rapidly pulsating sdO star, SDSS J160043.6+074802.9. MNRAS, 401, 23

5. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J., 2011. Spectroscopy of the Pulsar-like White Dwarf AE Aquarii from Chandra and Swift-XRT Data. Proceeding of Science, Fast X-ray Timing & Spectroscopy at Extreme Count Rates, Champ ́ery, Switzerland [PoS (HTRS 2011) 063]

6. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J., 2011. Pulsar-like hard X-ray emission in AE Aquarii from Chandra and Swift-XRT Data. Proceedings of SAIP 2011, the 56th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics (ISBN: 978-1- 86888-688-3)

7. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J., 2011. X-ray timing and spectral analysis of the unusual magnetic cataclysmic variable AE Aquarii. Proceedings of SAIP 2011, the 56th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics (ISBN: 978-1-86888-688-3)

8. Oruru B., Meintjes P. J., 2010. A Signature of Non-thermal X-ray Emission in AE Aquarii: Swift-XRT Data. Proceedings of SAIP 2010, the 55th Annual Conference of the South African Institute of Physics (ISBN: 978-0-620- 46211-2)

H: CONFERNECES/WORKSHOPS/MEETINGS/SUMMER SCHOOLS 1. 5th East African Astronomical Society Workshop. 29 June - 1 July 2015, Entoto Observatory & Research Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Oral presentation).

2. National Consultative Forum on the Post 2015 Development Agenda. 8 August 2014, Office of the Prime Minister, Kampala, Uganda (Busitema University Representative). 3. 4th East African Astronomical Society Workshop. 30 June - 4 July 2014, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda (Oral presentation).

4. International scientific conference: Physics at the Magnetospheric Boundary. 25-28 June 2013, Geneva, Switzerland (Oral presentation).

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5. 3rd East African Astronomical Society Workshop. 20 - 23 November 2012, Mbarara University (MUST), Mukono, Uganda (Oral presentation).

6. South African Institute of Physics Conference. 12 - 15 July 2011, UNISA, Pretoria, South Africa(Oral & Poster presentations).

7. The 2nd Middle-East and Africa Regional IAU Meeting. 10-15 April 2011, Cape Town, South Africa (Oral presentation).

8. International scientific conference: Fast X-ray timing and spectroscopy at extreme count rates. 7-11 February 2011, Champery, Switzerland (Poster presentation).

9. South African Square Kilometre Array Postgraduate Bursary Conference. 29 November - 3 December 2010, STIAS, Cape Town, South Africa (Oral presentation).

10. Synthesis Imaging in Radio Astronomy. 9-16 October 2010, HartRAO, Pretoria, South Africa (Hands-on sessions).

11. South African Institute of Physics Conference. 27 September - 1 October 2010, CSIR, Pretoria, South Africa (Oral presentation).

12. South African Square Kilometre Array Postgraduate Bursary Conference. 2-6 December 2009, STIAS, Cape Town, South Africa (Oral presentation).

13. The 1st Summer School on Multiwavelength Astronomy. 29 June - 10 July 2009, Paris, France (Hands-on sessions).

14. South African Square Kilometre Array Postgraduate Bursary Conference. 1-5 December 2008, STIAS, Cape Town, South Africa (Oral presentation).

15. High Energy Astrophysics Summer School. 28 July - 1 August 2008, Urbino, Italy (Hands- on sessions).

16. South African National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme Honours Summer School. 28 January - 19 February 2006, Cape Town, South Africa (Hands-on sessions).

50 I: SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED 1. The Square Kilometre Array Project & National Research Foundation (South Africa) - to pursue PhD at the University of the Free State (2008 - 2011).

2. National Astrophysics and Space Science Programme & National Research Foundation (South Africa) - to pursue BSc Honours and MSc at the University of Cape Town and the University of the Free State respectively (2006 - 2008).

3. Ugandan Government Sponsorship - to pursue BSc (Educ) Honours at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (2002 - 2005).

REFEREES 1. Dr. Thumps Winston Ireeta, Department of Physics, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda; Phone: +256 752 272 366; Email: [email protected]

2. Prof. Tom Otiti, Department of Physics, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062, Kampala, Uganda; Phone: +256 772 509655; Email:

3. Prof. P. J. Meintjes, Department of Physics, University of the Free State, P. O. Box 339, Bloemfontein 9300, South Africa; Phone: +27 842 841 250; Email: [email protected]

51 CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) FOR ASSOC. PROF. SOLOMON BELAY TESSEMA

Phone: +251912010792 E-mail: [email protected]

PERSONAL DETAILS Surname: TESSEMA First name SOLOMON Middle name BELAY Date of Birth OCTOBER 12, 1970. Sex Male. Nationality ETHIOPIAN. Marital Status Married Language Fluency English, Amharic, Agawegna

1. Educational Background Oct 2014- Present: Associate Professor of Physics/ Astrophysics)

2010: PhD in Physics (Astrophysics), Addis Ababa University in Collaboration with University of Gothenburg, Sweden,

2007/08: Higher Diploma, Teaching at Higher Education, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

July, 2004 : MSc. in Physics (Astrophysics), Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

July, 1990/91: B.Sc. in Physics, Asmara University, Ethiopia

1985: Certificate, Secondary education, Chagni secondary school, Gojjam, Metekele

2. Leadership Experiences: 11 May 2012 – present: Director, Entoto Observatory and Research Center Served in various positions and committee at Kotebe University

October 2014 –present: Chairperson of Scientific Committee, EORC

2012-October 2014: Members of Academic Commission Kotebe University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2012- Present Member of International Astronomical Union (IAU) and President of National Astronomy Committee (NAC) 2012 –present East African Research Network in Astrophysics and Space Science Steering Committee Members and one of the Founding Member

2011- Present East African Office of Astronomy Development Representative

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2010 – 2014: Research, Publication and Consultancy committee member, Kotebe University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2010- 2014: Research coordinator department of Physics, Kotebe University Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2009- Present: Education, Research and Public outreach coordinator, Ethiopian Space Science Society Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2009-2010: Chairman of the National Committee of IYA 2009 in Ethiopia

2008-March 2015: Member of Board of Directors of Ethiopian Space Science Society

2005-2008: Deputy Manager of Ethiopian Space Science Society

1995-1997: Educational Inspection and Supervision team Leader Awi

1993- 1994: Director and Physics teacher at Chagni Compressive High School

3. Employment October 2014- Present Associate professor of Astrophysics department of Physics Kotebe University and Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Division, Entoto Observatory and Research Center

2010- May 2014 Assistant professor of Astrophysics department of Physics Kotebe University College

December, 2004 – 2010 Present: Lecturer of Physics and Astrophysics, Kotebe University College department of Physics

August, 2004 to November 30, 2004: Lecturer of Physics, Jimma University Department of Physics

Taught Undergraduate Physics and Astrophysics courses for degree and Physics courses for Diploma student and conducted laboratory sessions

Participated in the College Administrative Meetings, Educational Conferences and Teacher Training Workshops 1998- July 30, 2004: Graduate Assistant at Arbaminch water technology institute and MSc students at AAU and Taught Physics, Addis Ababa City government Education Bureau (Yekatite 12, and Ethiopia Tekidem High schools)

1995-1997: Educational Inspection and Supervision team Leader Awi

1993- 1994: Director and Physics teacher at Chagni Compressive High School

53 1990-1992: Teacher of Physics, Harato High School, East Wollega.

4. Honors and Awards Won 2016 International World Quality Commitment (WQC) Gold Category Award for research, commitment, Leadership, innovation and Excellency from BID (Business Initiative Direction)

2013 Won East Africa Regional Office of Astronomy Development (ROAD)

2013 Grant 228,000.00 USD award with East African Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Network Members for three years

Nov 2012 $7000.00 USD grant award from USA Global Air force Research Department

May 05, 2010: IAU Award, Certificate of appreciation, Grateful recognition of commitment and outstanding contribution to the success of the international year of Astronomy 2009 in Ethiopia.

January, 2010: UNAWE and IAU Award, Certificate of appreciation, for contribution to the Universe Awareness Programme to inspire and educate young children in Ethiopia.

2008/09: Swedish Institute (SI) Research Fellowship under Guest Scholarship Programme for one year Award

2007: ICTP, Astrophysical Fluid dynamics Summer School

5. Research Fellows Professor Leondin Berdnikov and Prof. Oleg Yu. Malkove from Moscow State University

Professor Chaboyer Brian, Dartmouth College, USA

Professor Thebe Medupe from North West University, South Africa

Dr. Ulf Torkelsson Associate Professor of Astrophysics, PhD Supervisor, University of Gothenburg department of Physics, Sweden.

Prof. John W. Meriwether, Clemson University (CU), USA Professor John Miller, SISSA and INFN, Via Beirut 2-4, 34014 Trieste, Italy Department of Physics (Astrophysics), University of Oxford, Keble Road, Oxford OX1 3RH, England

Department of Astrophysics, University of Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), South Africa

Korean Astronomy and Space Science Institute

54 6. List of Publications 1. Yikdem M. Gebrehiwot, Solomon B. Tessema,and Oleg Yu. Malkov; “Fictitious and Excess Data in Principal Catalogues of Visual Binaries”, published on ASP Conference Series, 2016, Vol. 505, p 85-91.

2. Malkov, Oleg Yu.; Tessema, Solomon B.; Kniazev, Alexei Yu, “Binary star database: binaries discovered in non-optical bands”, Published on Baltic Astronomy, 2015, Vol. 24, p. 395-402

3. Malkov, Oleg Yu; Tessema, Solomon B.; Kniazev, Alexei Yu, “VizieR Online Data Catalog: X-ray and radio sources in binaries (Malkov+, 2015)”, published on Baltic Astronomy, 2016.

4. Yikdem Mengesha Gebrehiwot, , Solomon Belay Tessema and ,Oleg Malkov, “Study of principal Catalogues of Visual Bouble star” published on International Journal Astronomy and Astrophysics , 2015, Vol. 5, pp 267-274.

5. Seblu H. Negu and Solomon B. Tessema, “ Mass Transfer in Binary Stellar Evolution and its stability” published on International Journal Astronomy and Astrophysics , 2015, Vol. 5, pp 222-241.

6. Oleg Yu. Malkov, Solomon B. Tessema and Alexexi Yu. Kniazev, “ Binary star Database: Binaries Discovered at non-visible wavelengths” accepted to The Acta Astronomica Journal 2015 for publication

7. Tessema S.B. and Torkelsson U,"Time-dependent accretion discs around magnetized stars", submitted to The Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society Journal under peer review

8. Solomon B. Tessema and Tulu Bedada,” Launching post-graduate program at Entoto Observatory and Research Center: A need assessment survey study” published in 2014 by Entoto Observatory 9. Tessema S.B., awaiting launch: perspectives on the draft ICOC for outer space activities on African Prospective” Book chapter, Published on Observator Research Foundation, India , 2014, PP 177-185

10. Tessema S.B. “Stability of Accretion Discs around Magnetized Stars”, published on International Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics, 2014, vol. 4, issue 02, pp. 319-331.

11. Cherkos, Alemayehu Mengesha; Tessema, S. B.,” Gravitational instability on propagation of MHD waves in astrophysical plasma”, published on Journal of Plasma Physics, 2013 vol. 79, issue 05, pp. 805-816.

12. Mengesha, Alemayehu; Tessema, S. B., “Effect of viscosity on propagation of MHD waves in astrophysical plasma”, published on Journal of Plasma Physics, 2013,vol. 79, issue 05, pp. 535-544

13. Tessema S.B. “Astronomy and Space Science Development in Ethiopia” MEARIM II Proceeding, published on African skies, No. 16, March 2012

14. Tessema S.B. “Accretion Disc around magnetised Stars” Book, published on

55 LAMBERT Academic Publishing, ISBN 978-38454-1736-3, July, 2011.

15. Tessema, PhD Dissertation “On Accretion Disc around Magnetized stars, in particular neutron stars”, Publisher AAU , http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/1349 Addis Ababa University, department of Physics, June, 2010, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

16. Tessema S.B., and Torkelsson U.,"The structure of thin accretion discs around magnetised stars", published on Astronomy and Astrophysics, 2010,509, A45.

17. Tessema S.B., and Torkelsson U.,"The structure of thin accretion discs around magnetised stars", online published on arXiv: 0911.2084v1, astro-ph.HE, 11 Nov 2009

18. Tessema S.B. and Torkelsson U.,”The accretion discs around millisecond X-ray pulsars", published on Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, MNRAS, 2011, 412, 1650.

19. Tessema S.B. and Torkelsson U.,”The accretion discs around millisecond X-ray pulsars", online published on arXiv:1011.2621v1, astro-ph.HE, 11 Nov 2010.

20. Tessema S.B, Biressa T and Mohammed S, Aspect of Space Science in Ethiopia, abstract proceeding on World Year of Physics 2005 Conference, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

21. Tessema, Gravitational Lensing, abstract proceeding on World Year of Physics 2005 conference, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia

22. Tessema, MSc. Thesis, “Contribution of Magnetic Dipole Radiation to Pulsar Magnetic Field Decay”, Addis Ababa University, department of Physics, June, 2004, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Under Peer review: 1. Yikdem M. Gebrehiwot, Solomon B. Tessema and Berdinkov, “Evolutionary obrbital period Change in BH virgins” Under peer review on Journal of Astrophysics and Space Science.

2. Seblu Humne Negu and Solomon B. Tessema” Theoretical Model of orbital momentum and mass transfer rate in close binary stars, under peer review on Journal of New Astronomy Review

3. Seblu Humne Negu and Solomon B. Tessema” Dynamical stability of mass transfer in the evolution of double white adwarf red giant binary system, under peer review on Journal of New Astronomy.

7. Teaching Materials Prepared [1] Stellar Physics I text book for under graduate degree program in preparation [2] Module for Electricity and Magnetism for Diploma Programme [3] Module for Basic Astronomy and Space Science for public outreach programme in Local Language, unpublished [4] Module for Classical Physics II for undergraduate and graduate students, June,

56 2011 [5] Text Book for Classical Physics II for undergraduate and graduate students, under preparation, [6] Module for advanced experimental Physics for undergraduate programme, 2010

7. Conference Contributions 7.1. International Conferences 1. Poster Presentation: “Journey of Ethiopia Astronomy” 29th IAU GA organized by International Astronomical Union and American Astronomical Society, August 3- 14, 2015, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

2. Poster Presentation: “Entoto Twining Telescopes: first robotic facilities in East Africa for astronomy research” ” 29th IAU GA organized by International Astronomical Union and American Astronomical Society, August 3-14, 2015, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.

3. Presenation: Invited speaker “Astronomy and Space Science Activities in Ethiopia” Chapman International Conference organized by AGU and Ethiopia, Nov 12-16, 2012, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

4. Presentation, ‘Astronomy and Space Science in Ethiopia’ Second Workshop on Satellite Navigation Science and Technology for developing Countries, April 10- May 1, 2012, International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Treiste, Italy.

57 5. Lecture, “on Solar system” Basic Astronomy training” held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 04-08 July, 2011 organized by ESSS.

6. Paper presentation, “On stability of accretion disc around Magnetised stars,” MEARIM II (2nd Middle East and Africa Regional IAU Meeting) Conference held in Cape Town, 10-16 April, 2011.

7. Paper presentation, “On Astronomy and Space Science Development in Ethiopia,” MEARIM II Conference held in Cape Town, 10-16 April, 2011.

8. Paper presentation, “Thin accretion disc around millisecond X-ray Pulsars” East African Astronomy workshop held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 21-26 February 2011.

9. Paper presentation, "On The structure of accretion discs around magnetised stars", Astrophysical Magnetohydrodynamics Conference held in Kilijavanranta Conference center, Kiljava, Finland, 6-10 April 2009.

10. Summer School on Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics, 15-26 October 2007, International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Treiste, Italy.

11. Paper presentation, “The Linear Stability of Magnetized Accretion Discs”, Chalmers University of Science and Technology, Center for Radio Astronomy and Space Science, April 13-15, 2009, Gothenburg, Sweden

12. Participation, Second Workshop on Satellite Navigation Science and Technology for Africa, April 05-24, 2010, International Center for Theoretical Physics (ICTP), Treiste, Italy.

7.2. National Conferences 1. Paper presentation, Importance of Astronomy for the sustainable development of Economy, especially for the developing nation, one day conference, October 23, 2010, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

2. Paper Presentation, ten years of strategic plan for the development of Space Science and Astronomy in Ethiopia, Fifth Ethiopian Physical society conference (EPS), October 1-2, Jimma University, Jimma

3. Paper Presentation, “Astronomy and Culture in Ethiopia”, International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA 2009) Conferences, October 24, 2009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

4. Tessema S., Getinet F., and Adugna G., “Gender Performance in Physics at Kotebe College of Teacher Education”, May 2007, Addis Ababa Ethiopia, Unpublished research 5. Oral Presentation, Importance of Astronomy and Space Science for the Sustainable development of the nation, August 07, 2006, Debre Zeit, Ethiopia.

8. PhD Thesis Advising: (1) Seblu Humne Negu, PhD student, Entoto Observatory and Research Center affiliated with Addis Ababa University, Evolution of Binary

58 stars in Multiple Stellar Cluster as a Consequence of Mass Transfer.

(2) Negasse Tilahun, PhD student, Entoto Observatory and Research Center affiliated with Addis Ababa University, Origin of Brightness variability of the sun and sun-like stars and its impact on their Planet.

(3) Yikdem Mengesha, PhD student, Entoto Observatory and Research Center affiliated with Addis Ababa University, Star Formation Function of Wide Binaries.

(4) Zeleke Beyoro Amado, PhD student, , Entoto Observatory and Research Center affiliated with Addis Ababa University, Properties and evolution of galaxies in galaxy clusters up to z ~ 1.0 using the Entoto and GLACE data.

(5) Habumugisha Issac, PhD student, Mbrara University of Science and Technology (MUST), Uganda: Accretion Disk Modelling: New Mechanism for Warping and Precession of Accretion Accretion Disk.

(6) Etsegenet Getachew, MSc student, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda, Photometric properties of variable stars.

I advised MSc thesis, senior project for 33 undergraduate students

Advised different internship courses for diploma and undergraduate students

9. PhD and MSc. External Examiner’s (1) Tsega Birhan, in 2016 Addis Ababa University Department of Physics.

(2) Mohammed Seid Yimmer 2016 Mekele University. (3) 20 Master students in Astrophysics and Space Science (4) Organizing Workshop and Conferences

! SOC Members and LOC Chair for East African Astronomical Society Workshop held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from June 29- July 04, 2015.

! SOC Member and LOC secretary for International Chapman Conference

! SOC member and LOC chair East African Astronomy held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 21-26 February, 2011

! Chair astronomy software training held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 04-06 August, 2010 organized by ESSS

! Chair for many the national astronomy and space science workshops and conferences held in different regional states of Ethiopia.

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11. COURSE TAUGHT 10.1. Graduate Program [1] Stellar structure and Evolution for PhD students [2] Stellar Structure and Evolution for MSc. Students [3] High Energy Astrophysics for MSc students [4] Advanced High Energy Astrophysics for PhD students [5] PhD Seminar for 6 students

10.2. Undergraduate Programme (BSc. Degree) Mechanics and Heat Electricity and magnetism Introduction to Modern Physics Classical Mechanics I and II Electrodynamics I and II Wave and Optics Modern Wave and Optics Quantum Mechanics I and II Introduction to Astrophysics First course in General Relativity Stellar Physics I Stellar Physics II Space Physics Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics I and II Experimental Physics I, II , III and IV Subject Method of Teaching Physics Research writing

10.3. Diploma Programme General Physics I and II Electricity and magnetism Heat and Thermodynamics Electronics Introduction to Earth Science and Astronomy Introduction to Modern Physics Wave and Optics Modern Wave and Optics Teaching Physics I &II

MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE International Astronomical Union (IAU) East African Astronomical Society (EAAS) and one of the Founding Members African Astronomical Society (AfAS)

60 One of the Founding Member of Ethiopian Space Science Society (ESSS), Member of Board and Education, Research and Public Outreach Coordinator ESSS Deputy Manager Member of Ethiopian Physical Society (EPS) Leader Lalibela High-grade Research Telescope project Under developed Curriculum developing committee member

Main RESSEARCH INTEREST Accretion Disc around Magnetic Stars Magnetohydroynamic Turbulence X-Binaries Astrophysical Modeling Star Formations and evolution of the universe Stability and instability of discs Radio Astronomy and Space Science Astrophysical Plasma Satellite technology and application of Space Science Ethinoastronomy

COMPUTER SKILLS DOS, Windows, MS-Word, and Excel Fortran Programming, Mathematica, Matlab

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