Head of Research and Global Partnerships

I coordinate research and global partnerships at AirQo, an Africa-based interdisciplinary research group championing new approaches for tackling air pollution in Africa. In this capacity, I also contribute to training the next generation of future scientists through direct co-supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate student-led research projects. I also support the co-designing and implementation of post-doctoral research projects

Co-Facilitator, Africa Clean Air Network (The AfriCAN).

The AfriCAN is a regional platform that unites partner institutions across borders, disciplines and sectors to advance clean air actions in Africa. The network was launched in 2023 and now convenes more than 100 partner institutions from Africa and globally. As a co-facilitator, I oversee the day-to-day activities of the network, serving as the bridge between the network and global partners.

Scientific Appointments

1. Research Fellowship (PhD): School of Environment, Geography and Geosciences, University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom (2024 - 2026)
2. Principal Investigator: Scalable data-driven framework for strengthening local air quality governance towards implementing national air quality regulations in Uganda (2025-2028). Grant from the Energy Policy Institute of the University of Chicago (EPIC Air Quality Program)
3. Co-Principal Investigator: AirQount: Autonomous vehicle emissions estimation system for low-resource cities
4. Co-Investigator (2023-2026): The African Engineering and Technology Network (AFRETEC) solicitation on BUILDING RESEARCH CAPACITY TO ADVANCE THE INCLUSIVE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF AFRICA
5. Co-Principal Investigator (2022-2025): The U.S Department of State the CFP (NOFO) Air Quality Management Community of Practice in Africa
6. Member core-stakeholder network (2021-2022): EU AQ-WATCH (GA 870301). Worldwide analysis and forecasting of atmospheric composition for health
7. Deputy head of delegation, Uganda (2021-). Technical committee for developing East African Air Quality Standards
8. Scientific committee (2020-2023): Developing the National Air Quality Regulations for Uganda.
9. Principal Investigator (Uganda): GEIA: African Emissions Working Group: Improving our understanding of air quality and climate

Teaching and Supervision

1. Guest lecturer (2021-2022): Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
2. Guest lecturer (2021): The Institute for African Development Seminar Series, Cornell University.
3. Guest lecturer (2020 & 2021): Centre for African Studies Summer School. University of Florida.

Professional Affiliations

1. Active Member: the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES), United Kingdom
2. Active Member: Institute of Air Quality Management (IAQM), United Kingdom