Scholar
Engineer Bainomugisha
Google Scholar ID: QtCIf7wAAAAJ
Professor of Computer Science, Makerere University, Kampala
Citations & Impact
Citations
913
H-index
16
i10-index
21
Publications
20
Co-authors
13
list available
Contact
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Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Founded/co-founded flagship initiatives such as AirQo, Crane Cloud, and Sunbird AI. AirQo provides communities and cities across Africa with accurate, hyperlocal, and real-time air quality data. Crane Cloud is developing a multi-cloud compute solution that supports seamless AI computation. Sunbird AI is at the forefront of developing non-profit AI technologies for social good in Africa.
Research Experience
- Currently leads several research initiatives aimed at creating and applying computational methods and tools that can significantly improve the quality of life, particularly in the context of developing countries. Previously investigated and developed programming languages iScheme and Flute to help programmers easily write highly adaptive and distributed mobile software.
Education
- Received a B.Sc. (First Class Honors) in Computer Science from Makerere University in 2006, where he also received the Best Science and Overall Best graduate award for that year. Received a Ph.D. in Computer Science (with Greatest Distinction - “Summa cum laude”) and MSc. (with Great Distinction) in Computer Science from Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium in 2008 & 2012, respectively.
Background
- Professor of Computer Science and the Chair of the Department of Computer Science at Makerere University. His research is focused on leveraging Computer Science to develop novel solutions to global challenges. He is also passionate about advancing high-quality Computer Science education.
Miscellany
- Believes in the transformative power of computational technology and intelligence to tackle complex society challenges and improve people's lives.
