Philip Opio

Lecturer

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A dedicated Physics Lecturer and Researcher in space weather and low-latitude ionosphere dynamics. Currently serving as Head of the Department of Physical Sciences, with a proven record of leading academic programs, developing curriculum, and mentoring students. Combines active research with a passion for delivering high-quality education to foster the next generation of scientists

SN	Institution	Period	Qualification attained
1	Mbarara University of Science and Technology	2021- to 2024	PhD in Physics
2	Makerere University	2011 – 2014	Masters of Science in Physics
3	Kyambogo University	2006-2009	Bachelor of Science with Education (Physics and Mathematics)
4	Makerere University	October 2009	Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation

1	Phillip Opio, Geoffrey Andima, Edward Jurua, Characterization of the effective height of the ionosphere using GPS data over East Africa, a low latitude region, Advances in Space Research, Volume 71, Issue 12, 2023, Pages 5196-5207, ISSN 0273-1177, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.asr.2023.02.035.
2	Phillip, Opio, et al. “Comparative analysis of the GNSS-TEC methods for determining effective height of the ionosphere.” Advances in Space Research 74.10 (2024): 4776-4792.
3	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.
4	Phillip Opio, Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga (2017), Latitudinal Response to Geomagnetic Storms by the Ionosphere of the African Sector. Indian journal of Radio and Space physics
5	M D’ujanga, Phillip Opio and Francis Twinomugisha (2017), Variation of the Total Electron Content with Solar Activity During the Ascending Phase of Solar Cycle 24 Observed at Makerere University, Kampala, Chapter 12, Ionospheric Space Weather: Longitude and Hemispheric Dependences and Lower Atmosphere Forcing’’(1^st Ed)
6	Phillip Opio, F.M Dujanga, T.J Ssenyonga (2015), Latitudinal variation of the ionosphere in the African sector using GPS TEC data. Advances in Space Research

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