Short Bio
Dr. Charles B. NIWAGABA is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Makerere University. He holds BSc. Civil Engineering and MSc. from Makerere University; and PhD in Environmental Technology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden. He has 22 years of experience in research, teaching and consultancy in Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Charles B. Niwagaba has been involved in various research and consultancies funded locally by Government of Uganda and by various multi-lateral agencies. Dr. Niwagaba has extensive knowledge in development of innovative practices in sanitation improvement (from Engineering, social marketing to financing); solid waste management with emphasis on recycling and re-use e.g. composting, biogas, grey water treatment and use, application of faecal sludge in industrial kilns and boilers, design of faecal sludge treatment plants etc.
Dr. Niwagaba has experience environmental impact assessments of projects in the water and sanitation sector, hydropower dams, port infrastructure, roads and faecal sludge management. Niwagaba has contributed to more than 100 publications in peer reviewed journals, conference proceedings, book chapters, policy briefs etc. Niwagaba is widely travelled and has worked with a wide network of researchers from various parts of the World.
Motivation/Commitment to the GSC
I am a strong and ardent communicator. Consequently, I will participate in decision making of the global steering committee, gather and communicating action items, follow up to ensure that actions are taken appropriately, and monitor the progress. I will regularly attend Steering Committee Meetings and allocate 2-3 hours per week on the GSC activities. I will raise awareness about SuSanA 2.0 in order to attract more in-country and regional members. I will raise awareness about the materials developed by SuSanA 2.0 steering committee or their members to in-country and regional (SSA) members for uptake.
Is there anything else you would like to say to the SuSanA community?
To the SuSanA community, there is a lot to do; we are lagging behind as a result of disruptions by climate change, COVID-19 and the war between Russia and Ukraine. We need to work harder because the SDG deadline is just around the corner. Together, we shall deliver to humanity and improve our mother nature.
Links to personal website, social media
CV Page - Makerere University
DR CHARLES NIWAGABA: HOW HE ROSE TO GLOBAL FAME
