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Edwin Akugizibwe

Edwin Akugizibwe

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Akugizibwe Edwin is a senior lecturer of Mathematics and Data Science at Mountains of the Moon University.

His research interests include applied mathematical modeling, mathematical e-learning, and the application of machine learning methods for optimizing health care in remote settings. He has published many articles and led many projects in these areas.

PhD in Data Sciences (Chonbuk University, South Korea); MSc Mathematics (MAK); BSC ED (Math major) (MAK)

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List of Publications
Akugizibwe, E., & Ahn, J. Y. (2018). An e-learning model for teaching mathematics on an open source learning platform. International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning, 19(5). https://doi.org/10.19173/irrodl.v19i5.3392

Akugizibwe, E., & Ahn, J. Y. (2020). Perspectives for effective integration of e-learning tools in university mathematics instruction for developing countries. Education and Information Technologies, 25(2), 889–903. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-019-09995-5

Oh, H. J., Yang, D. M., Kim, C. H., Jeon, J. G., Jung, N. H., Kim, C. Y., Symanzik, J., & Akugizibwe, E. (2019). Exploring mortality rates for major causes of death in Korea. The Open Public Health Journal, 12(1). https://doi.org/10.2174/1874944501912010179

Han, K. S., Akugizibwe, E., & Ahn, J. Y. (2019). Designing a digital textbook for the instructor-led classroom based on the principles of learning. ICIC Express Letters, Part B: Applications.

Namayanja, P., Akugizibwe, E., Kajunguri, D., Katende, R., & Bazeyo, T. E. (2021). Factors affecting students’ performance, enrolment and retention in science subjects in secondary schools in Uganda: A case study of Kigezi Region. The Uganda Higher Education Review, 9(2), 212–230.

Tibasiima, T. K., Ekyaligonza, M., Kagorora, J. P. K., Friedel, J. K., Melcher, A., Akugizibwe, E., et al. (2023). Impact of integrating annual and perennial legumes under Coffea arabica on sloping land. Sustainability, 15(3), 2453. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15032453

Ndungo, I., Akugizibwe, E., & Balimuttajjo, S. (2024). Analyzing trends and suggested instructional strategies for geometry education: Insights from Uganda Certificate of Education mathematics examinations, 2016–2022. African Journal of Teacher Education, 13(2), 153–186.

Ndungo, I., Balimuttajjo, S., & Akugizibwe, E. (2025). Towards improved geometry instruction: Learners’ experiences with technology-enhanced and conventional Van Hiele phased instruction. The Electronic Journal for Research in Science & Mathematics Education, 29(2).

Ndungo, I., Nazziwa, C., Kabiswa, W., Opio, P., Akugizibwe, E., & Mpungu, K. (2025). Enhancing STEM instruction through indigenous materials and ICT integration: A critical assessment of teachers’ knowledge, experiences, attitudes, and readiness. East African Journal of Education Studies, 8(2).

Ndungo, I., Balimuttajjo, S., & Akugizibwe, E. (2025). Excel-based qualitative data analysis: Methodological guidelines for systematic organization, iterative coding, and thematic visualization. International Journal of Education, Technology and Science, 5(3), 271–288.

Ndungo, I., Balimuttajjo, S., & Akugizibwe, E. (2025). Conceptual and procedural trajectories in transformation geometry: A comparative study of technology-enhanced and conventional Van Hiele phased instruction. International Journal of Education, Technology and Science, 5(2), 160–184.

Ndungo, I., Balimuttajjo, S., & Akugizibwe, E. (2025). Transformation Geometry Attitude Scale (TGAS): Development and validation for secondary school learners in Uganda. International Journal of Advanced Research, 8, 2861.

Wabinyai, F. R., Sserunjogi, R., Lubisia, G., Okure, D., Akugizibwe, E., et al. (2025). Multilinear regression analysis of PM2.5 in Kampala and Fort Portal cities: Effects of meteorological factors and lagged pollution. Atmospheric Environment: X, 100411.

Ndungo, I., Balimuttajjo, S., Akugizibwe, E., & Muwonge, C. M. (2025). Modeling learners’ attitudinal shifts in transformation geometry under technology-enhanced and conventional Van Hiele phased instruction. African Journal of Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education.

Akugizibwe, E., Ndungo, I., Mpungu, K., Mulinzi, S., & Karahukayo, J. (2025). Analysis of human disease burden, determinants of treatment costs and affordability perceptions in the Rwenzori region, Uganda using DALYs, OLS and Bayesian regression. Cost Effectiveness and Resource Allocation, 23(1), 58. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12962-025-00667-1

Ndungo, I., Balimuttajjo, S., & Akugizibwe, E. (2025). Refining and expanding the Geometry Pedagogical Improvement Cycle (GeoPIC): A conceptual contribution to competency-based geometry instruction. Journal of Research Innovation and Implications in Education.
  1. PI for a data science driven smart city dustbin project under MMU-RIF funding 2022-present
  2. PI for Data science driven project for accident and trauma victims under DSINE AFRICA funding from2024-present
  3. PI for research titled “Assessing the effectiveness of alternative science education teaching methods during and after COVID-19 lockdown in Kigezi region, Western Uganda” sponsored by Kabale University research grants funding program from 2020-2022.
  4. Senior data analyst for the project titled “The baseline study of urban data governance in Uganda under the Open Data Analytics (ODA) program” in 2021
  5. Team leader on research titled “Analysis of disease patterns in Rwenzori region using DALYs and Bayesian parametric methods” under MMU-RIF funding from 2022-2024
  6. Team member on a research titled “Annual short course on EBQ (Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Qualitative Analysis) to public health care practitioners supported by VLIRUOS, 2022-
  7. Team member on research titled “Mathematical analysis of the impact of poor sanitation on human health, environment and economic development in the new cities of Uganda” under Kabale university -RIF funding from 2022-Present.
  8. Team member of EBQ (Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Qualitative methods) project at MMU funded via an international grant in 2022
  9. Conducted various trainings and workshops in STEM e-learning
  10. Team member of the BRIDGE NETWORK program on Data science skills enhancement project consortium involving several Uganda, Africa and Europe universities funded via an international grant in 2023-present.
  11. Conducted various workshops on statistical methodology in research

PhD students Supervised

 1. Ongoing: Currently Supervising 2 PhD students of Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). One is doing Applied mathematics Education and the other is doing Computer Science theory of Tasks Allocation Problems for Heterogenous Servers. They have all successfully defended their research proposals.

 

Masters’ students Supervised

 1. Completed: Supervised the following 4 Masters students of MMU to completion ( name and topic given)

  1. Joseph Twinomujuni. REG.NUMBER:2018/U/MMU/MELPS/010. The effect of Availability and Use of Instructional Materials on the Academic Achievement in Science subjects in Lower Secondary Schools in Kabarole District.
  2. John Bosco Happy. Reg.No. 2019/MMU/MELPS/002. Assessment of Physical Education teachers’ skills and the implementation of the New Physical Education Curriculum. A case of Kabarole District.
  3. Alituha Geofrey: 2021/U/MMU/MELPS/012  Teachers’ Competency on Integration of ICT In Teaching Learning and Students’ Performance in Science Subjects in Secondary Schools in Kabarole District.
  4. Basiima Richard: 2018/U/MMU/MELPS/008 Investigating the Influence of Students’ Attitudes and Teacher Characteristics on Mathematics Achievement in Kasese Municipality’s Secondary Schools.
  5. Ongoing: Currently Supervising 3 Masters students of MMU