Assistant Lecturer | Makerere University | Uganda
Mr. Frank Ssemakula is a distinguished researcher and academic affiliated with Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. His scholarly work bridges the domains of renewable energy systems sustainable infrastructure smart technologies and applied machine learning focusing on the development of resilient locally adaptable and environmentally sustainable engineering solutions. With a Scopus h-index of 2 8 publications and 43 citations Mr. Ssemakula has contributed significantly to advancing research that aligns with Africa’s sustainable development goals.His research portfolio includes major collaborative projects such as the CEDAT–Royal Academy initiative on Integrating Resilience and Sustainability in Planning for Infrastructure Projects in Uganda the GICTACE–NITA-U study on Gap Analysis and Baseline Survey of Electronic Waste the MAK–Ecolog Institute’s ART-D Grids project on Sustainable Modular Grids for Grid Stability and the MAK NRF initiative on Open-Source Design of a Decontamination Device for Personal Protective Equipment. These projects emphasize his strong orientation toward technology innovation for social impact and sustainable infrastructure resilience.Mr. Ssemakula’s publications reflect multidisciplinary expertise including computer vision Internet of Things (IoT) and power systems engineering. His notable works such as Development of a Smart Meter for Deployment in On-Grid and Off-Grid Energy Systems Integration of Centralized and Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems: A Techno-Economic Analysis and “Emerging Technologies for Fast Determination of Nutritional Quality and Safety of Insects for Food and Feed demonstrate his commitment to energy innovation smart automation and sustainable food systems.Actively collaborating with more than 29 co-authors globally Dr. Ssemakula’s work contributes to Uganda’s transition toward smart sustainable energy and infrastructure systems. His research not only supports national policy goals in renewable energy and environmental management but also enhances Africa’s scientific capacity in sustainable technology and digital transformation.
Featured Publications
1. Ssemakula, F., Nawoya, S., Kunyanga, C. N., & Gebreyesus, G. (2025). Emerging technologies for fast determination of nutritional quality and safety of insects for food and feed: A review.